Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Brooklyn: 1:55 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (718) 455-2161 to confirm.
Location & directions
617 Wilson AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11207
About Empire
Empire is a Chinese restaurant located at 617 Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Our Brooklyn guide covers 3,238 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Empire is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Service options include takeout and delivery. On the menu: tex-mex.
You can reach the team at (718) 455-2161.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant · Tex-Mex
- Address
- 617 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- Phone
- (718) 455-2161
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Empire’s weekday schedule with 114 other Chinese restaurants in Brooklyn. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 95% of them (typical closing time: 10:30 PM).
In total it is open about 86.5 hours a week, 10 hours more than the local median of 77. 89% of Chinese restaurants in Brooklyn open on Sundays, and Empire is one of them.
Compared with 114 other Chinese restaurants in Brooklyn that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in New York
Based on 148 menus with 16,626 priced items from Chinese restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.04 and $16.95.
We don’t have Empire’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 49% | $13.50 |
| Sesame Chicken | 47% | $14.07 |
| Beef | 46% | $13.12 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 45% | $4.50 |
| Wonton Soup | 43% | $4.75 |
| Shrimp | 41% | $10.25 |
| White Rice | 39% | $2.50 |
| Pepper Steak | 38% | $11.85 |
Calculated from 148 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Empire there are 45 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 263 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (32), Bars & Pubs (31), Mexican & Tex-Mex (30), and Latin American & Caribbean (27).
Competition is strong: 19 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 86 within three miles. The closest is No. 1 Restaurant, 0.1 mi away.
145 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ThaiThey Say That< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsNew Texas Fried Chicken< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiSakura Japan< 0.1 mi
- VietnameseMoney Cat Vietnamese American0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeTikal Cafe0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Empire's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM.
Is Empire open on Sunday?
Yes, Empire is open on Sundays: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Empire located?
Empire is located at 617 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
What is the phone number of Empire?
You can call Empire at (718) 455-2161.
Does Empire offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Empire offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and delivery.
Is Empire open late?
Yes – Empire is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Empire?
There are 263 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Empire. Nearby options include They Say That (< 0.1 mi), New Texas Fried Chicken (< 0.1 mi), and Sakura Japan (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Empire?
19 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is No. 1 Restaurant, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 148 menus with 16,626 priced items from Chinese restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.04 and $16.95.
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