Best Chinese food in Colorado. The Tropical Fried Rice - Shrimp is a great entree with loads of shrimp and great flavor. The shrimp dumplings are a great textural experience. The Baked Sweet Buns are the best thing on the menu. I order several orders a few times per week, ever since I discovered this place more than a decade ago. Baked Sweet Buns are fluffy rolls filled with sweet vanilla custard. The stuff dreams are made of. Enjoy!
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David B
1 contributions
Loved
• 8/11/25
• DoorDash order
My favorite Chinese food in Denver. Higher quality ingredients than other places. Best fried rice in town for sure. I will say though that their wonton soup is not very good. Flavor of broth and the taste and size of the wontons are a bit lacking.
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Aubrey H
Local Expert • 92 contributions
Loved
• 5/5/24
• DoorDash order
I wish I could get a half order of the BBQ Chicken because it comes with so much, but delicious and easy to reheat. The Baked BBQ Buns are one of my favorites from here, always delicious. A Choy Garlic is something I had in the restaurant once and have to order every time now! Meal came with white right, will always order from here!
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Evan S
Emerging Expert • 35 contributions
Loved
• 9/27/25
• DoorDash order
Another amazing order from Empress. The fresh flavors and high quality, are what keep me coming back. I order from here at least a couple times a week. Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaf is a unique blend of different meats, encased in delicious sticky rice. The Steamed Egg Custard Buns are the perfect delicate, flavorful dessert. The shrimp dumplings are an all time favorite starter of mine. The vip are the Baked Sweet Buns. I order a few orders of these, and heat them up with my breakfast, for several days. Do yourself a favor, and order a variety of things. This place never disappoints.
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Evan S
Emerging Expert • 35 contributions
Loved
• 9/12/25
• DoorDash order
Everything is incredible, as always. I order Baked Sweet Buns every week or so, and eat one with breakfast ea morning. The Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaf is sticky and flavorful. The shrimp dumplings are always a treat. The Steamed Egg Custard Buns are a sweet dessert, that is like no other. Delicious!
