Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant in Philadelphia, PA

4.1(830)Philadelphia, PA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.1 stars based on 830 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Philadelphia, PA • 4.1★
Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant, a renowned Philadelphia, Pennsylvania eatery, offers an exceptional Chinese buffet experience. This 4.1-star rated gem serves an all-you-can-eat selection of Chinese delicacies, delighting patrons with every visit. From casual comfort food to late-night bites, Imperial Palace caters to diverse tastes and preferences, making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy dishes like Great vegetable fried rice, BBQ fried wings, and more, all within a lively atmosphere on Broad Street. With quick bite service options and ample parking, this restaurant is a convenient and satisfying dining destination. Whether you're in the mood for a small plates experience or a hearty vegetarian options meal, Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant has something for everyone.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
5921 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA, Olney-Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phone
(215) 276-3000
Today
3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Rating
4.1 (830 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday
3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday
3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday
3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday
3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Saturday
3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday
Closed

Popular Times

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Curbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerLunchDinnerServes BreakfastServes Lunch

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Cash-only

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodLate-night foodQuick biteSmall platesVegetarian options

Planning

Reservations and groups
Usually a wait

Reviews

830 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What kind of dishes do they have?

They have delicious BBQ fried wings, chicken& broccoli, crab cheese wontons, beef and broccoli, and fried rice.

Are the chicken wings small?

The wings are small to medium sized.

Is the food kid-friendly?

They have chicken wings and other kid-friendly options.

What is the wait time like?

You don't sit in to eat ctfu... Get & Go!

Is the staff friendly?

Ppl around there aren't that friendly.

Is the food consistent?

Even though the wings have gone down in recent years, I still think that they are unmatched in terms of Chinese American Store wings.

What is the rating of Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant?

Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant has a 4.1-star rating based on 830 customer reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

47 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~0.6 mi

Banking

PNC Bank

Bank

~290 ft

Restaurants

Wendy's

Fast Food

6001 North Broad Street

~430 ft09:00-22:00
+1 215-276-8550Website
Taco Bell

Fast Food

5840 Old York Road

~470 ftMo-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-23:00
+1 215-424-2134Website
KFC

Fast Food

5840 Old York Road

~490 ft
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Dunkin'

Fast Food

6017 North Broad Street

~540 ft24/7
+1 215-424-2962Website
Ron's Caribbean Cafe

Restaurant

5726 North Broad Street

~1050 ft
+1 215-924-3966Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

1345 West Olney Avenue

~0.3 mi04:00-17:00
+1 215-924-2184Website
Empanadas & More

Fast Food

910 West Godfrey Avenue

~0.5 mi
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Grocery & Markets

APlus

Convenience

~440 ft

Food & Beverages

Johnny's Groceries

Grocery;Convenience

~0.6 mi

Emergency services

Philadelphia Company 51 and Ladder 29 Fire Station

Fire Station

~340 ft
Philadelphia District 35 Police Station

Police

~410 ft

Postal services

Logan Station Post Office

Post Office

~0.3 mi
USPS

Post Box

~0.3 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi

Hospitals & clinics

DaVita Northern Philadelphia Dialysis

Clinic

5933 North Broad Street

~150 ft

Primary care

Einstein Emergency Room

Doctors

~0.5 mi

Other services

Newsagent

Newsagent

~0.4 mi
Olney Laundromat

Laundry

616 West Olney Avenue

~0.4 mi

Parks & amenities

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~0.3 mi
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~0.3 mi
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~0.3 mi
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~0.3 mi
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Bench

~0.3 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Harpers Hollow Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Belfield Recreation Center

Park

~0.5 mi

Places of worship

Mt Carmel United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

~310 ft
Ray of Hope Outreach for Christ Ministries

Place Of Worship

~340 ft
Philippian Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

5801 North Broad Street

~740 ft
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Christ Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

1509 Church Lane

~0.2 mi
Saints Tabernacle Church

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
Covenant Ministries International

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi

General retail

Dollar General

Variety Store

6000 North Broad Street

~590 ft08:00-21:00
+1 267-529-6422Website
Dollar Tree

Variety Store

5715 North Broad Street

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-20:00
+1 445-223-9890Website
Super Dollar City

Variety Store

~0.3 mi
Olney Transportation Center Farmers Market

Marketplace

~0.3 miJul-Nov: Tu 14:00-18:00
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Family Dollar

Variety Store

~0.5 mi

Vehicle rentals

Enterprise

Car Rental

5847 North Broad Street

~330 ftMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Su off
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Academia Suites

Car Sharing

~0.4 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Sunoco

Fuel

~520 ft
+1 215-424-7710Website
Speedway

Fuel

~0.3 mi
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Conoco

Fuel

~0.3 mi
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Shell

Fuel

~0.3 mi

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.4 mi