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Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

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Local(425) 656-0999
Fax(425) 251-1900

18230 E Valley Hwy
Kent, WA 98032

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Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant
Local(425) 656-0999
Fax(425) 251-1900

18230 E Valley Hwy
Kent, WA 98032

http://www.imperialgardenseafood.com

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Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant in Kent is a four star Chinese restaurant. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its dim sum. It's been awarded the Best of Dim Sum award. This place features catering and lunch. This place is good for groups.

User Reviews of Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Travis E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't had any other Dim Sum so I cannot compare. This place has great service and the food is delicious. I'm not sure why so many people think it's overpriced, but I certainly think the prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dill w.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wish I had read the reviews of this place before setting foot in the door. Me and the SO were driving through Kent yesterday afternoon (3pm) and hungry. Saw their sign said dim sum all day -- I had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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All day dimsum

Decent. Not too many carts being pushed around. Alright taste. Convenient when going shopping at ranch 99. Great wall plaza.
judysbook.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Unbelievably mediocre, and waaaay overpriced...I was astonished at this establishment, which seemed to attract some clientele, put up such poor quality menu items at such outrageous prices. They even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Corrine C.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you like overpriced - ugh tasting Chinese food, then this is the place for YOU! The last time I came here was over 3 years ago. I was craving some wonton noodle soup and didn't want to drive all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leslie P.

1.0 of 5 stars. I came here for dinner because my husband said their crab was good. We ordered three dishes, the crab, a tofu pot and beef. NOT HAPPY. The crab was just okay, the tofu was average but the beef was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Never, EVER in my life have I eaten at a dim sum place with three people and had the bill come out to over $40. NEVER. Until now.I could understand if I were eating food that had descended from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandra P.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is by far the worst dim sum place that I've ever been and I have dim sum regularly. We went there on a weekday at noon and it's indeed not that many people. Just like other reviewers said,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee L.

1.0 of 5 stars. worst dim sum we have ever ate!!!!!!!!!Horrible service!!!No soy sauce or hot sauce on tablestables are crammed togetherOnly 2 carts in the whole place and when it got to us, nothing was leftno sticky...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by AJ F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best Dim Sum in the Seattle Area. Not cheap, but the place is bigger and cleaner than the other good dim sum spots (Jade Garden, Joy Palace).
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karl S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Double the price of anything in the ID....!!Walked in at 6pm....empty building! That should have told the story.I took a gander at the prices....They are very nearly double that of anything in the ID....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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worst dim sum in Seattle area

omg. they had one cart for dim sum for the whole restaurant and there was barely anything to eat .. looking at other tables everyone was waiting holding their chopsticks and it's a teaser. I can't believe ppls...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I never write reviews, but I felt that I had to write one about Imperial Garden. I have to concur with Betty's review, just went there today with some coworkers.PROS:-Nice ambiance.-They seated us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M. M.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite dim sum places in town...except (1) I wish it were closer to Seattle (2) it is a little pricey. The style (food service) there is really similar to what you'd get in Hong Kong....
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty N.

1.0 of 5 stars. My co-workers & I have boycotted this place. Every heard of anyone charging you for table setting? Well, they sure do! They bring you hot tea and charge you $1 per person without your knowledge or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Piao Piao L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here several times now, mostly for dim sum and once (never again) for dinner. So actually it's kind of like 2 reviews in one. As far as the dim sum goes, I have to say it's pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Great Dim Sum by Anli J. at InsiderPages

This restaurant has a great dim sum menu. It is clean and pleasant, and in a great location. Their food tastes more authentic than most Chinese restaurants in the area.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Where IG stands out is with their Lo-Bak-Go (aka Radish cake). Hot off the grill and melt-in-your-mouth soft - this is the place to go if this was a comfort food of your youth. Also, their Sweet &...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Horrible Customer Serice and very expensive price

I took 4 tables for my mother in law birthday party there. We wait the food for 45 minutes and an hour coming to our table. After we ate the food , and we order again for fish dish. We had to wait another one...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Authentic Dim Sum by Brett C. at InsiderPages

We usually come here for dim sum. Imperial Garden would be right at home in SF's Chinatown. Dim sum is served until 10 pm, but after about 2 or 3 pm, it's made to order. The kids love the ha gow, cha sui bow...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by non o.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I go to Ikea, I usually stop here for dim sum. Yummy! They are usually crowded which means fresh and hot dim sum stroll around you.Don't forget Mango pudding for dessert. Yumx3!
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Naomi B.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is a great place to go in the south end...the wait is never too long, and its a great place to get your dimsum fix, and go home quick to pass out after. if you are tired of driving to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane a.

3.0 of 5 stars. REGULATE ON THOSE SAND FILLED CLAMSMy search continues for a yummy dimsum spot. And after eating here, it still hasn't stopped. I would definately choose this place over any chinese restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wai W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Unless you're crazy like me and like driving from Seattle to Vancouver, Cananda every other day... this place is okay for Dim Sum. Hey! If this place was really good, I wouldn't have gone to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Imperial Garden Seafood Resturant by Cindy H. at InsiderPages

Located at the Great Mall shopping center in Kent near Valley Medical Center. A great place for dim-sum. Pleasant atmosphere, the prices are reasonable and great variety to choose from. It could get very...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ten W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yum yum! Good dim-sum in Seattle! Get there early, the people line up pretty fast by noon.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overall: Mediocre Dim SumOk, I AM a yellow-skinned dim sum snob. The dim sum in Imperial Garden was mediocre - it certainly wasn't the worst I've ever had, but it wasn't far off.In general the dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen R.

4.0 of 5 stars. UPDATE 01/04 - Went back for dim sum lunch yesterday and had the char siew soh again. GOOOOOOD!! Warm and flakey pastry with good chair siew filling. (drool)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Imperial Garden is very good for Seattle area Cantonese food. Dim Sum is consistent. The dinners are very good.At the moment (Dec 2007) they are operating out of Cafe Taipan, due to an unfortunate...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerome B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Imperial garden was less than impressive. I've been there a few times, mainly because it was a last resort restaurant in very little time. For starters, the food was bland. Season your shit up, damn!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been able to find much good Chinese food up here, but this place comes pretty close. Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to in Seattle. A bit pricey though. In fact,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Delong Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is great here, but the servers can be a little slow or rude, depending on which one comes your way.The Dim sum is very good and there is a bountiful selection. The Peking Duck is the best I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry y.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I crave dim sum and I am being picky, I usually make the long drive down to Renton. I am a bit picky about my dimsum. For me, I qualify a good dimsum place by the chicken feet, shrimp har gow,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitzie H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I will admit I'm a white girl not some dim sum snob, but I do enjoy the stuff on a regular bases. Via the lovely-ness that is Yelp I discovered this little dim sum place in the far off reaches of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas L.

3.0 of 5 stars. On my way back from some errands in Seattle, I decided to stop by the Great Wall Mall for some shopping and check out the asian restaurants here. Yelp really is addicting and basically makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin H.

4.0 of 5 stars. 0 - eating in less than 60 seconds. Its a dim-sum drag race!We showed up on a Sunday afternoon, starving. I swear, we were seated and besieged by ladies with carts faster than you could say "I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a very good Dim Sum restaurant. Have gone there many times - it offers great food. I like the Curried Squid, the Shrimp or Lobster dumpling. I also like the Radish Cake (Lobo Gau). If you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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lilaguide | Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant Editorial Review

Best dim sum in town... family oriented place
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to dimsum here once, but that's mostly because it's hella far away. I really enjoyed the food, and the service wasn't too shabby either. Plus, it's so convenient if you're gonna go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to live on Beacon Hill and would regularly go out for dim sum. When I moved to South King County, I thought that would be it--I'd have to drive in to the International District for dim sum....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Latife N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Does anyone else worry that their stomach might actually rupture after a big meal? Dim sum puts me in a mood to roll the dice on tummy blowout, with those ladies rolling by my table with more and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Woohoo, dim sum mission accomplished. I arrived in Seattle from the Bay Area with the sinking feeling that perhaps my years of good dim sum were over. I was wrong.Imperial Garden has a great selection...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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The Worst Service Ever and Very Bad Dim Sum and a Cover Charge!!!!!!!!

Wow. I don't think it can get any worse. The service was horrible. The servers went by with the dim sum cart and served everyone around my table but completely ignored my table. I had to stop them couple of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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horrible service and DIRTY

After being promptly seated, I found that my tea cup was quite dirty (and easy to see this, as teacups are white at Chinese restaurants). We were sitting down for around 5 minutes and we did not get TEA, nor...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Worst service not worth the trip for okay food

I'm quite used to the restaurants with not-very-good service, but this was the worst I've ever experienced in Seattle. It took us at least 3 requests to get some water after we sat down and for refills we had...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Sudden, sharp turn for the worse

This used to be the best dim sum restaurant in the area, with a very authentic taste, and well worth the drive south from Seattle. But a recent visit revealed the food is not up to its previous standard. Too...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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Ok but not great...

I've had a lot of dim sum up and down the west coast, and thought my mom would enjoy it as something different. Based on various rave reviews I took her to Imperial Garden for dim sum and was, frankly,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2005
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lilaguide | Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

Best dim sum in town. Be ware of carts with steaming hot food, otherwise a very family oriented place
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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Valentine Treat

I recommend Imperial Garden on Valentines Day. They have the best menu, including drinks. Try the lobster!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2004
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Some of the Best of Seattle

Since I first tried this restaurant a few years ago, I have come back prehaps a few dozen times for the Dim Sum. It is not the best I've ever had but it is VERY Good. It can be very crowded at lunch time due...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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great dim sum

Dim sum is consistently the best in Seattle. Not on par w/ Hong Kong or Vancouver, but for Seattle, it's great!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2002
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Chinese Dragon

Food is greasy but some of them are good. The service is Chinese style, in other words, it is sucks if you compared as an American standard.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Great food, out of the ordinary dishes.

The usual course is much above average in quality, with slightly above average prices. Their speciality dishes are their speciality, birds nest soup, seafood dishes to name a few. This would be considered...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Best Dim Sum!!!

I would really recommend this place if you want to have dim sum. I would say this is the best dim sum place....it's not greasy at all and has a convenience place. The people usually go around with the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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Fabulous!

Some friends just introduced us to Imperial Garden. The food was outstanding! We will definitely be returning, even though it is a hike from where we live.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2002
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AOL CityGuide

lauded dim sum and seafood in great wall mall...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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10Best

located in kent's great wall shopping mall, this chinese restaurant may seem a little over-the-top to first timers, especially when the afternoon dim sum lunch carts roll around any apprehension quickly fades...
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AOL CityGuide

lots of great reviews in the papers on this place - but we had the worst service ever!! totally ignored us at first, then begrudgingly served us, overcharged on the bill, then wanted to argue about it. we...
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Seattle Times

elegant anchor restaurant at pan-asian mall a sea of happy humanity. reason: food's great. dim sum and seafood star...
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