March 2024 by Anna Coles
Very expensive (£400 for 6 people - 2 of them children) service was poor, we weren?t made to feel welcome at all! The restaurant was dated and the food was just ok! Such a shame as this all made for a disappointing evening!
February 2024 by Daniel Vaughan
Me and my partner often go here when we get an evening from our children. The food is always spot on! Table service is excellent. It's on the pricier side of Chinese restaurants in the New Forest but with Imperial China you get what you pay for, proper table service, tasty food that is plentiful.I would recommend to anyone that loves a Chinese who hasn't had the experience before of Imperial China's value through quality service and quality food ?Parking: Parking is easy to find and only a 2 minute walk away
January 2024 by Derek Rees
Spectacular vegetarian options. The food is a joy. It's not often an initail mouthful gives a tingle on the bavck of one's neck.It does here!Vegetarian options: Vegetables in sweet &sour sauce or black bean sauce are our favourites. Spectacular. Every mouthful dufferent.
January 2024 by Sally S
Came down from Northamptonshire for a walikng trip in the New Forest. Came across this little restaurant as staying in Lyndhurst. Food was absolutely top notch! Staff really friendly and was amenable to my order. 5 stars!!!!
January 2024 by Banjo2011
We wen to Lyndhurst for the new year weekend staying at the Crown Hotel (wish we hadn't) the high point was this restaurant without doubt, we went on two consecutive nights and indeed told the staff that they could make a fortune should they ever decide to come to Looe in Cornwall and start up there, and they would!!! Best ever Chinese meal we have had, my Wife agrees, I actually spoiled the meal on the second night by adding a curry sauce to the special chow mien, as I would usually do, and it spoiled the natural flavour of the meal. cannot praise the restaurant or the service levels enough, it's almost worth the horrible A35 drive from Cornwall to Lyndhurst for another evening ...
December 2023 by musclecarO8916ZS
Usual excellent quality and friendly staff. We have been customers of IC for over 20 years, through the ups and downs and various managements. Billy and his crew are always pleased to see you and the service is fairly relaxed but very professional.
November 2023 by BRIGHTSPARKGEM
Have been going here for many years. But this time I was so ill only a few hours after eating. Cannot possibly go there again. My friend also was unwell.
September 2023 by stephen6363636363636
We last ate here a couple of years ago and all aspects were excellent. How things can change! We now understand that the Management has changed since then. On entering, the reception area looked 'upmarket' and gave expectations of good things to come. Sadly no. Our greeting was less than cordial with no smile or warmth. Having passed through the screens, which section off the reception area, we were faced with an 'old factory-style canteen' area. There was absolutely no ambience, plastic table clothes, bright pink walls, stark lighting and unsmiling service. We ordered sizzling chicken (£14) and lamb (£17) dishes, with ginger and spring onion, and, albeit portions were plentiful, the meat was 'chewy' and flavours not to the delight anticipated. We lived in Hong Kong and Singapore for six years so have a more than average experience of Chinese food. No soy sauce or chopsticks were offered. A small Chardonnay (£6) and a non-alcoholic beer (£3), plain rice (£5) and 10% service charge made the bill total £50.71 . We are not the 'complaining type' but felt overcharged for a disappointing experience.
September 2023 by Rob Braybrook
Went for dinner here and was very impressed with the whole experienceVegetarian options: Lots of choice
September 2023 by Thingy H
Visited as a family of 4 with 2 teens. Its hard to find a Chinese restaurant where its possible to eat in and I hadn't done this for years. The decor is a little dated but the staff and food make up for it. The teens were most impressed with the lazy Susan on the table. We all ate from the set menu and there was so much food - ordering for 3 would have left us with plenty of food. Everything was delicious. The only let down was the cola which was awful like some supermarket own- brand. When we hot home I realised I had not asked for chopsticks which would have added much amusement to our evening. Perhaps these could be put on the table? We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and wi return.
September 2023 by Emma van Andel
Nice quiet restaurant with lots of vegan options too. Very good prices and portions, and quick and friendly service.
August 2023 by Ben CG
excellent dishes, solid prices and the fastest takeaway times i?ve seen.
August 2023 by Fearless00511414040
This was a fantastic meal, fresh and full of flavour. We had alot of food and it was all excellent. I would highly recommend this place. Bill was very reasonable too and service excellent and friendly
August 2023 by Peter H
Really friendly service, the food was beautifully prepared and just right amount for two of us. They also participate in the Go New Forest discount scheme so gave 10% off.
July 2023 by Remiden
excellent dishes, solid prices and the fastest takeaway times i?ve seen.
