Empress Palace - Calgary

Dim Sum buffet is clearly on the sign but offering was limited but quite adequate for a buffet style, better than most. I think there were around 8 dim sum items, what they had were fresh and tasty so no complaints here. Other offerings were also quite good.

We always have a good meal at lunch smorgasbord. Good variety with the basic dim sum favorites. Very left hungry or disappointed

Just picked up our dinner. It seems like 3 of 5 items were left over from the lunch buffet. Items were dried out and barely warm. Freshly cooked food should be hot. Won't be back.

We've eaten here a couple of times since it opened and have had takeout a few times as well. The food was okay, but really wasn't anything to write home about. It's close to where we live, so it's convenient. This visit, we were quite surprised with the food quality. The salt and pepper squid was perfect, the ginger beef was very good, and the other dishes we ordered were quite good as well. It was quiet that evening (only a couple of other tables were occupied,) so the service was excellent, and the food came out hot and fast. The portions were large, so the value was definitely there, and we had enough left over for a big lunch the next day. The price includes the salad bar with salad, fruit and ice cream.....value added. We were actually impressed at how good the food was. New chef maybe? Anyway, we will definitely return to see if the food quality has really improved, or if we just happened to hit them on a good night.

Lets see ribs or shall I say fat. Um how can you screw up a deep fried wonton really. Ok positive note should free up retail space in royal oak. tzyzwq