Rank 1.
Empire Express
chinese · dessert-shop · Brooklyn
cheap chinese spot that does the basics without pretense—google and yelp don't totally agree on it, but that's because people have different expectations for a corner shop.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:30G4.2T1.0Y3.8MS
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warningtripadvisor hated it, so if you're expecting fine dining vibes, walk past.