Long-standing eatery & takeaway with humble decor whipping up traditional Chinese specialties.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 340 US-202, Pomona, NY 10970
Phone: (845) 354-8218
Website: https://www.oceanempire.net/
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Ocean Empire | Chinese Restaurant
***. Our Address: 340 Route 202. Pomona, NY 10970. Google Maps · Map Quest. Phone: (845)354-8218 or (845)354-8206. Fax: (845)354-8268. Hours: Sunday – Saturday: …
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Reviews
Ivy & Baby G
If you’re craving authentic Chinese food, this is your spot. Singapore rice noodles, chicken and broccoli and general tsos delight was delicious. They also give you complimentary hot tea. Establishment is clean, staff was extremely friendly.
… moreEE Grimshaw
This place is a LOOK. If you told me with a straight face that the interior has been upgraded at any point since the Nixon administration, I flat out wouldn’t believe you. And I’m willing to admit a huge chunk of my rating is based on the sheer kitsch value – I’ve never seen this many aquariums in one establishment that wasn’t a pet store. Truly wild. Also? You will not have any type of cell phone service while dining here, which seems fitting given that you chose to eat in a literal time warp. I wouldn’t expect technology to work in that situation either.
I stopped here for a sit-down lunch yesterday afternoon, having gotten take-out a few times in the last 10 months or so. There are a TON of Chinese options in this area but this is definitely the best in terms of overall quality. Admittedly, most if not all of their competition is generic take-out establishments, but the price point is right on par with them and you’re getting better flavors with food that looks and tastes like it’s actually being made to order, more or less. I don’t know what the target audience is for Ocean Empire, but based on the baffled gapes of the barflies at the bar by the entrance (yes, this place has a bar that you’ll be stunned to learn has an aquarium next to it) and the senior citizens dotting the restaurant interior, it’s not me. That said, I was shown to a table promptly and had solid service throughout.
I ordered my tried and true, the Sweet and Sour Chicken entree ($13), though I had the option of the lunch special which was a few dollars less. I figured since I made the trek and was hanging out with a giant fish less than a foot from my head (see attached picture), I might as well go all the way with the experience. And I loved that the waiter DID redirect me to the lunch menu, just to make sure I wanted the more expensive option. A lot of places would quietly note the order and not offer a cheaper alternative. Good for them. The chicken was very good. I don’t know that it’s particularly hard to master this dish behind the scenes, but bare minimum I think you want to ensure that it’s not overly deep fried where you’re eating literal bites of fried skin. This was perfectly done and a generous portion (when is Chinese food not a generous portion?). The only quibble I had was with the sauce. It’s more orange than red, which is interesting and I’m not sure what the significance is if any, but I thought it was on the watery side and difficult to apply to my accompanying rice, which was a LITTLE too al dente for me. But just a little.
The menu (hilariously they just gave me the paper takeout menu to look at; totally fine and somehow seemed on brand) looks pretty legit beyond the standard takeout options so this is a very rare instance where I would actually come back and order something else. And like most Chinese food, it didn’t take long for the food to arrive, so this is a very reasonable lunch hour-type destination if that’s your jam. And a fun perk if you’re in the market? There’s a random party room in the back you can apparently reserve. Because of course there is.
… moreI stopped here for a sit-down lunch yesterday afternoon, having gotten take-out a few times in the last 10 months or so. There are a TON of Chinese options in this area but this is definitely the best in terms of overall quality. Admittedly, most if not all of their competition is generic take-out establishments, but the price point is right on par with them and you’re getting better flavors with food that looks and tastes like it’s actually being made to order, more or less. I don’t know what the target audience is for Ocean Empire, but based on the baffled gapes of the barflies at the bar by the entrance (yes, this place has a bar that you’ll be stunned to learn has an aquarium next to it) and the senior citizens dotting the restaurant interior, it’s not me. That said, I was shown to a table promptly and had solid service throughout.
I ordered my tried and true, the Sweet and Sour Chicken entree ($13), though I had the option of the lunch special which was a few dollars less. I figured since I made the trek and was hanging out with a giant fish less than a foot from my head (see attached picture), I might as well go all the way with the experience. And I loved that the waiter DID redirect me to the lunch menu, just to make sure I wanted the more expensive option. A lot of places would quietly note the order and not offer a cheaper alternative. Good for them. The chicken was very good. I don’t know that it’s particularly hard to master this dish behind the scenes, but bare minimum I think you want to ensure that it’s not overly deep fried where you’re eating literal bites of fried skin. This was perfectly done and a generous portion (when is Chinese food not a generous portion?). The only quibble I had was with the sauce. It’s more orange than red, which is interesting and I’m not sure what the significance is if any, but I thought it was on the watery side and difficult to apply to my accompanying rice, which was a LITTLE too al dente for me. But just a little.
The menu (hilariously they just gave me the paper takeout menu to look at; totally fine and somehow seemed on brand) looks pretty legit beyond the standard takeout options so this is a very rare instance where I would actually come back and order something else. And like most Chinese food, it didn’t take long for the food to arrive, so this is a very reasonable lunch hour-type destination if that’s your jam. And a fun perk if you’re in the market? There’s a random party room in the back you can apparently reserve. Because of course there is.
DAWN VELAPOLDI
Went to p.f. Chang’s and left a bad taste in my mouth with Chinese however we were craving it so we found this on the internet this place is amazing the building is outdated and doesn’t look too well but the food is over four stars I had fresh wonton soup handmade also I have the shrimp marnier cream sauce and the cream sauce was so decadent so tasty it was a pleasure to my palate my husband had the wonton soup egg roll and then he had the lobster and shrimp well what you said was excellent this place should teach pfchangs how to cook this is my new favorite place and you’ll enjoy it also also they have fish in tanks that the kids will enjoy to watch
… moreElizabeth Gerena
First time in town and we were not disappointed with our choice for dinner! Ocean Empire was very hospitable and a friendly environment. They brought out chips with sauce and hot tea as soon as we sat down. My daughter and I decided to share an order of fried rice, boneless ribs and French fries and I’m glad we did because the amount of food we had was more than enough for both of us! It was all delicious! At the end they brought out fortune cookies and cut pineapple with our bill which was a pleasant surprise! Loved it, would definitely recommend!
… morearmie0h 0h
My favorite Chinese Dine In when I’m home in Rockland! Crispy fish is a family favorite and man they just always know how to get me with their on point pork dumplings. Highly recommended
… moreMaria Tamez
Staff are friendly,food are delicious..my family always pick this restaurant. Our fav. In Rockland.
… moreAlby Wrb
I truly love this place. Theyve stood the Pomona restaurant curse and have been around for a decade. Its a lovely place to go out to eat and they have a surprisingly good bar. The foods a but better then the usual Chinese take out places but i give em four stars instead of five simply cause if they delivered it would be an improvement. I cant really think of any negative things other then lack of delivery service. The people are always great there so leave a good tip.
… moreFelita Zhang
Amazing food and super authentic! Ate here on Chinese New Year Eve because we were looking for a Chinese restaurant and we got in pretty late around 9 PM and they were still very happy to serve us. We ordered the “Happy Family” dish on the specials list consisting of chicken, roasted pork, shrimp and scallops served with a bowl of rice on the side and the sauce on the meat was so good! It included quite a bit of vegetables too which was really nice. We also ordered the meat dumplings and I HIGHLY recommend those because they taste so authentic like the dumplings my family makes! Even my boyfriend (who usually does not like Asian food lol) loved these dumplings so much and said he could eat probably 2 plates of them if he were hungrier. There are plenty of vegetarian options on the menu too, such as the stir fry tofu and vegetables, fried rice, noodles, vegetable dumplings and more. We only waited about 10 mins total for the food so it came super quick and we were very satisfied with the service. Will definitely be back here if in the area again!
… moreJustin Daly
Service is mehh, Food is AMAZING!
The dining room and restrooms look like a time capsule from the late 90s/early 2000s – very outdated and kind of disappointing.
Must emphasize how great the food is, though.
Sesame chicken and shrimp in garlic sauce were so delicious.
… moreThe dining room and restrooms look like a time capsule from the late 90s/early 2000s – very outdated and kind of disappointing.
Must emphasize how great the food is, though.
Sesame chicken and shrimp in garlic sauce were so delicious.
S P
I was excited to find an old school Chinese spot. The restaurant was clearly understaffed when I got here and it couldn’t have been more obvious. The waiter was in a rush, took my order as soon as I sat down, and kept dropping random parts of my order before even bringing me water. The food was good, but I would have preferred to wait 5-10 minutes so that the waiter could get his head together to bring everything out in order, water refills, and white rice with my general tsao’s chicken without my reminding him. Food was good so I’m leaving 4 stars, but service could be improved.
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