Likreid 8.
Google
On a quest to discover Oklahoma’s after-hour spots, I stumbled upon this place on Google Maps. My wife and I arrived around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The place was empty, and 2013 hip-hop filled the space. We were immediately seated by a young woman named Wanda (if I remember correctly), who was helpful throughout the service, describing the dishes and how each dish was served. We ordered the steamed Shanghai dumplings, pan-fried turnip cake, chicken fried rice, vegetable flat noodles, and deep-fried bean curd skin roll with shrimp.
Steamed Shanghai Dumplings: These were soup dumplings. They seemed to be previously frozen, which is okay with me, but they were served inside an aluminum foil holder, making it difficult to get out without tearing the dumpling and spilling the soup.
Rating: 2.3/5
Pan-Fried Turnip Cake: Delicious. It was crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside.
Rating: 5/5
Chicken Fried Rice: I’ve yet to find a Chinese spot with good fried rice in OKC. Empire did not disappoint. The rice was fluffy and fried, not just doused in soy sauce for color. The portion size was good; we had enough to take home. I’m taking a point off because I like bean sprouts and eggs in my fried rice.
Rating: 4/5
Vegetable Flat Noodles: Yum! That’s all I have for this one.
Rating: 5/5
Deep-Fried Bean Curd Skin Roll with Shrimp: I didn’t know what to expect here, but it did not disappoint. The roll was fresh, crispy on the outside, and full of hearty shrimp on the inside.
Rating: 4/5
Overall we will return because it's open late and the dishes are fresh and plentiful. A final note: all ordering is done digitally on the TOAST platform. We ordered food and paid electronically, so make sure your phone is charged.
