The Emperor

Unfortunately The Emperor has gone downhill since change of owner and staff. Chicken satay was stringy and tough, looked deep fried, didn’t even look like pieces of chicken. The ribs were greasy and just revolting. My chicken and cashew nuts, and my rice, were stone cold. The waiters kept bringing the wrong meals to our table. The apple and banana dessert was watery and tasteless inside just out of the freezer? I am sure none of these meals are cooked on the premises, I feel they may have been imported and frozen. Even the crispy duck was not carved at the table was it other people’s leftovers? Since the original owners have left, this place is not run correctly, the waiters/​kitchen do not seem to understand the correct orders, and food is definitely one out of five. Emperor, bring back original owner and staff, I can’t understand how you are still so busy. Maybe some people are easily pleased. But I won’t be back.

They do shark fin soup.

The Emperor. The name conjures up regal images and connections. Concerto. Of a kingdom. Penguin!
Well, the Emperor restaurant in Stonecot Hill has a regal reputation and whatever day of the week you plan to dine here, I would strongly advise booking as this restaurant is very popular.
They have quite a unique menu — you pay one price and you can then order any dishes from their extensive menu as often as you want. Yes, you really can.
There is a wide choice — there are all the usual Anglo-​Canto favourites as well as more unusual dishes such as prawns on sugar cane.
I’ve been here many times with friends and it’s so great that everyone can order what they like and if they want more, just order more. The starters are particularly strong. Then most people would follow with crispy aromatic duck with pancakes or Mongolian lamb in lettuce leaves as a middle course.
Main courses can be served with rice or noodles. One dish that you should have is the sizzling beef — super tender.
Included in the price for dessert are lychees and toffee banana or apple with vanilla ice cream. You can order special ice cream creations for extra charge.
The staff are always very friendly and will be happy to help you select dishes.
I also like the calming videos of scenes from diving on their big flat screen TVs
Not as cute an emperor penguins but an excellent Chinese restaurant

I’ve been coming to this restaurant for years and it never fails to impress. We’ve had lots of family celebrations here and everyone goes home happy with a full tummy!
They have a set price menu which you can order as much as you like from. You won’t find any cheap fillers here, it’s all great quality, fresh seafood and meats with plenty of veggie options.
Also included in the price is aromatic duck (¼, ½, whole depending on party size). A couple of recommendations are the salt & pepper squid — (oh, so good!) and peached king prawns — they’re addictive.
The price is £17 for adults and £11 for children. This is great value and we will keep coming back.
You’ll need to book as this place gets very busy. Your booking is also for a 2 hr sitting, so it’s not ideal for a long meal — but definitely worth a visit!
They also do a buffet on a Sunday which is always popular.