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Kings County Imperial

Chinese Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Ranked #2 for dumplings in Brooklyn
"Get the soup dumplings, ants on a tree, and the crispy chicken!"(36 Tips)
"Dan Dan Mien, Mock Eel, Double Garlic Eggplant all delicious."(19 Tips)
"... garlic eggplant and sesame noodles."(6 Tips)
"crispy garlic chicken and wilted greens"(4 Tips)

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Noah WeissNovember 28, 2015
Tasty, spicy Chinese food with surprisingly good (tiki) cocktails. Like a less crazy Mission Chinese, or a more affordable Red Farm. Pork soup dumplings, garlic eggplant, and rice cakes with sausage.
Noah WeissMarch 27, 2016
Ambitious take on normal dim sum menu, a perfect alternative to the New American Williamsburg brunch. The long dumplings and pork and shrimp shumai were stellar.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantMarch 19, 2017
Love this place. The on-tap negroni is a great way to start dinner. We had the soup dumplings, mock eel, eggplant, beans and much more. All delish.
Sue LeeJuly 12, 2015
Go if you're looking for something that's not General Tso's. I recommend the crispy fried chicken, fried ho fun noodles, watercress salad, and dan dan noodles. Drinks are fantastic too.
Nikki BogopolskayaNovember 11, 2015
Amazing din for a group, the booth tables have Lazy Susans for even easier sharing. Get all the dumplings on the menu (do it), spring rolls, crispy garlic chicken & Mai tais on tap.
Bin YangOctober 8, 2015
Mock eel's flavor and crunch is spot on like the traditional non-mock dish; ends up with juicy umami packed mushrooms - it's great. Get the soup dumplings, ants on a tree, and the crispy chicken!
Robert GleybermanNovember 5, 2015
Pork soup dumplings are crack. As are the eggplant and bok choy apps. Dope cocktails + black tea ice cream was amazing. Can't wait to go back!
Ben K.August 30, 2015
Really solid new Chinese spot in the burg with great cocktails. Pretty sure the entire menu is great but try the soup dumplings, cold sesame noodles, mapo dofu, and crispy garlic chicken.
AmateurConciergeAugust 7, 2015
One of the better Chinese meals I've had in NYC lately. Pork dumplings, crispy garlic chicken and wilted greens were all good.
Emmett DziezaJuly 9, 2015
Fantastic creatively done Chinese. Great addition to the neighborhood. Also, ridiculous tiki drinks!
Terri ROctober 1, 2018
Really delicious Chinese food, will definitely return! Things I tried and loved: Pork soup dumplings, Dan dan noodles, Radish cake appetizer, Kamehameha cocktail. The service was great, too!
Joseph LDecember 30, 2015
Definitely the best Chinese in the area.Specials were amazing, dry fry was legit and classics like Mapo tofu and hot and sour soup were spot on. Everything was seriously delicious.
Eddie POctober 23, 2015
Great space, great vibes, great drinks and friendly staff. But so much of the food was super, super salty. Not bad, but hope they back off on the salt.
Matt GreenApril 1, 2016
Mock eel was so good! (It's fried mushrooms) I also liked the pork fried rice and the pork soup dumplings.
Sue ApfelbaumJuly 10, 2015
must try the chicken dumplings in cinnamon red oil, the prawn fries, steel pot beef, the whole fish, the cocktails. so much love and care went into this menu.
Marie RicherNovember 13, 2016
The mock eel was really unique and tasty. The soup dumplings, pork cabbage soup and duck were all fine but average. Service, decor and cocktails were good though.
AmateurConciergeJanuary 6, 2019
King K is the drink, mock eel is the veg, Kung Po with cashew sub is the chicken.
Kaya GrimNovember 13, 2018
I come here with my family often! I like the Chinese hanging pork ribs, the Soy Braised crispy Pork Belly, the house kimchi, Dan Dan Mien, any fried rice, ants climbing a tree, and their Tiki Lemonade
Alex PyatetskyJuly 8, 2017
One of the best restaurants in Williamsburg. A Mecca of savory delights. Not cheap but portions big. May have to ask ingredients if paleo or keto, but all in all delicious. Ambiance cool too.
kara silvermanSeptember 13, 2015
Cocktails are delicious and strong. Ambiance is super fun. Double garlic eggplant is a must order.
Saarim ZamanOctober 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Get the soup dumplings special (if they're available). The mock eel is definitely the star of the show though, so definitely don't skip that
Niran BabalolaApril 20, 2016
The dan dan noodles are incredible. Soup dumplings aren't on the menu, but you'll probably be able to order them anyway. Do it.
Kate FurmanOctober 25, 2016
Skip the soup dumpling, get the roasted chicken, garlic eggplant and sesame noodles.
Luc DoanFebruary 17, 2016
Mapo tofu, sesame noodles were great. Will be back to try more. Kamehameha cocktail was also perfect
Melissa YuJanuary 16, 2017
Weeping tiger salad was delicious. Dan dan mien was raging spicy and I eat REAL spicy food.
Kimberly LaBluesDecember 25, 2015
Delicious dumplings, pea shoots, crispy chicken, Dan Dan noodles.. Crispy dry fry 😍amazing food!!! Fave drink here: Moscow mule
Graylyn RooseJuly 11, 2017
Best Chinese food I've had outside of Chinatown. It's even better than some Chinatown places. Dumplings are wonderful, so are the noodles. Be prepared to wait though!
Christopher TAugust 25, 2019
Dan Dan Mien, Mock Eel, Double Garlic Eggplant all delicious. String beans looked amazing. Great drinks. XLB (special) are better elsewhere (my fav: Shanghai 21 on Mott.)
BreNovember 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
They weren't kidding about the mock eel — amazing. (And this is coming from someone who usually hates mushrooms!)
Emily WilsonOctober 25, 2015
The mock eel is the must-have dish here. The soup dumplings and the sesame noodles are great, too.
Danny NathanJuly 8, 2016
Best sit-down Chinese food in the hood. Great cocktails, plenty of veggie options. A bit expensive.
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellAugust 25, 2018
Best Chinese in Williamsburg, hands down! Drinks are great, wonderful for groups, good plates for sharing and food is beyond tasty. Amazing service as well!
miles lennonFebruary 12, 2017
Best Chinese food I've had in NYC. Make sure to get dumplings, spare ribs and string beans.
Tim McClureAugust 8, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Everything is good here - pork/shrimp shumai, Copper Well Street noodle and steel pot beef are all favorites.
Luyba ZeylikmanNovember 2, 2015
Cozy meal in Williamsburg. Dumplings were the highlight we tried the pork shumai and of course the soup dumplings
Jean TranFebruary 20, 2017
Must get the peashoots and mu shu duck! Also the cocktail special was amazing
Sarah BrinkFebruary 7, 2016
My favourite Chinese food I've ever had hands down. Super quaint location with great decor.
Will MahonyFebruary 17, 2017
You could come just for dumplings and cocktails. Hard to go wrong
Sunny HSeptember 6, 2015
The chili oil noodles were great, nice and spicy. The standout dish for me was the Hot & Sour soup and the soup dumplings were overrated.
Rami Haykal-ManningApril 5, 2016
Soup dumplings were spot on, better than any other ones in the area. Cold Noodles were similar to those of Mission Chinese. Garlic chicken was tasty but a bit hard to eat. Spring rolls were ok.
CarpsJune 6, 2016
In love with the Dan Dan noodles. The scallop spring rolls are fantastic as well 👌🏼
Bram HubbellNovember 23, 2017
The cold sesame noodles and the mock eel are incredible! Lots of vegan options!
AlessandraNovember 24, 2015
Dan Dan noodles and soup dumplings are great! Plus Meg is a fantastic bartender!
Alex PyatetskyJuly 11, 2017
2nd meal in a week. 2nd homerun. Crispy garlic chicken and kung Pao (the real deal not shitty takeout style) both excellent.
Matt RosenJuly 2, 2018
Soup dumplings (xiao long bao - off menu item so have to ask for it), fried green long beans, Kung po chicken, Dan Dan Mian
Alex RobertsonApril 30, 2022
Good food. Surprisingly huge. Wouldn’t say any of it amazed me tho. Long bean 👍🏻
Amanda HuDecember 11, 2016
Hip trendy vibe. Dim lights. Fancified Chinese food (not in a bad way). Really good cocktails
Mike McBryanSeptember 23, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Dry fry long bean. Soup dumplings. Spicy cucumbers. General Tso's. Every damn time.
Claudia FilthNovember 10, 2015
Fancy Chinese food. Ask for rice if you're someone that usually eats rice - it doesn't come with the dishes.
Claudia FilthNovember 10, 2015
Fancy Chinese food. Ask for rice if you're someone that usually eats rice - it doesn't come with the dishes.

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