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575 Congress Street | Portland, Maine     ♦     (207) 747-5063

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prices and items are subject to change

Small Plates

EMPIRE EGGROLL         7

local beef pastrami, asparagus, cabbage

SZECHUAN COLD CUCUMBERS         5

garlic & chili vinaigrette, sesame oil (vegan & gluten-free)
-add pickled jellyfish 3-

LOBSTER RANGOONS         8

(4) wasabi tobiko & scallion

SPRING ROLLS        5.5

(2) red cabbage & brussel sprout crispy spring rolls (vegan)

GARLIC GREEN BEANS         6

roasted garlic, grilled onion (vegan & gluten-free)

SAUTéED BABY BOK CHOY         6

white pepper sauce (vegan & gluten-free)

SA CHA CHICKEN SKEWERS         7.5

{2} marinated in sesame jam, with garlic peanut sauce

PEKING DUCK BUNS         8.5

(2) steam buns, seared duck, hoisin, spring onion

SPICY PORK BELLY BUNS         8

(2) steam buns, 5-spice braised belly, chili plum sauce, pickles

FLOUNDER TEMPURA         11

lightly battered flounder, roasted garlic & wok-fried onions

HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP         10

crispy shrimp, candied walnut, citrus Japanese mayo


-small plates below are served with rice-

CHINESE EGGPLANT         8

wok-fried in sweet & tangy garlic sauce (vegan)

ORANGE BEEF         12

orange peel & garlic glazed crispy grass-fed angus steak (GF)

CHINATOWN ROAST PORK         9

boneless BBQ’d pork

extra side of steamed rice 1

Dim Sum

...meaning “touches the heart”
our handmade dumplings are made fresh daily

BRIOCHE BUNS         6

((2) baked fluffy buns with BBQ’d pork

CHIVE SHIITAKE DUMPLINGS         6

(3) garlic, celery, pan fried (vegan & gluten-free)

PORK POTSTICKERS         6.5

(4) pan-fried pork dumplings

LOBSTER DUMPLINGS         9

(3) bamboo shoots & coriander (gluten-free)

SHANGHAI SOUP DUMPLINGS         6.5

(4) juicy pork dumplings with savory soup inside

STICKY RICE POCKET         5

{1} chicken, shiitake, shrimp, & Chinese sausage, lotus leaf wrap

HAR GOW         7.5

(4) steamed shrimp dumplings (gluten-free)

SHU MAI         6.5

(4) pork and shrimp stuffing

SPINACH DUMPLINGS         6

(4) carrot, ginger, sweet corn, in hand-rolled dough (vegan & gluten-free)

STEAMED PORK DUMPLINGS         7.5

(4) with scallion & nappa (gluten-free)

CHAR SIU BAO         5.5

(2) BBQ’d pork stuffed steam buns

 Soups & Ramen 

WONTON SOUP         5

pork & shrimp wontons, duck broth

HOT & SOUR SOUP        5

bamboo, tofu, enoki mushroom, egg (gluten-free & vegetarian)


-ramen bowls can serve 1 person or be shared-

SZECHUAN RAMEN         15

wontons, roast pork, bok choy, tofu & soba noodles in duck broth

VEGETABLE RAMEN         14

bok choy, enoki, broccoli, tofy, soba noodles & pepper mushroom broth (vegan)

BRAISED BEEF RAMEN         16

slow-cooked beef, carrot, bok choy, broccoli, & soba in beef broth

 Rice and Noodles 

BACON FRIED RICE         14

local bacon, sweet corn, spring onion (gluten-free)

KALE & NOODLES         13.5

kale, beansprouts, tamari, house-made broad rice noodles
(vegan & gluten-free)

CHICKEN AND SALT COD RICE         15

minced local salt cod/ lettuce / egg / Chinese sausage

BEEF AND BROAD NOODLES         16

marinated grass-fed angus / beansprouts / onion/ house-made broad rice noodles

GINGER FRIED RICE         13

green bean / bok choy / broccoli / minced ginger (vegan & gluten-free)

DUCK FRIED RICE         16

chopped roast duck, ginger, beansprouts, green bean

KUNG PAO CHICKEN         16

lightly spicy cage-free chicken / roasted peanuts / thin noodles
-OR with 5-spice tofu & fresh mushrooms (vegan) 15

Large Plates

TERIYAKI CHICKEN         15

marinated & wok-fried natural cage-free chicken / steamed bok choy / rice

MONGOLIAN BEEF         16

sliced flank steak / mint / dried Szechuan pepper / onion / broccoli / rice

JALAPENO SHRIMP         18

spicy wok-seared jumbo shrimp / steamed bok choy / rice

SINGAPORE RICE NOODLES         17.5

thin vermicelli / jumbo shrimp / chopped pork / Chinese sausage / egg / fragrant curry powder

LOBSTER LONGEVITY NOODLE         24

whole lobster wok fried shell-on / house-made broad rice noodles / tamari & shaoxing

I am the Emperor, and I want dumplings!" -Ferdinand I

Once the site of Portland's first deluxe Chinese Restaurant, The Empire (1916-1953), our doors are open once again to serve authentic Chinese food of the finest quality. Our kitchen specializes in Dim Sum, a style of Chinese brunch comprised of delectable dumplings and savory small dishes meant to be leisurely eaten family-style. The menu also features traditional and modern Chinese soul food, sourced locally, taking advantage of Maine’s amazing natural offerings. We invite you to join us in the true spirit of Dim Sum, to have a nourishing meal in the company of friends and family.

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575 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 747-5063

Sunday and Monday
11:30am to 9pm

Weds through
Saturday
11:30am to 10pm

We take reservations for parties of 4 or more


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