Emperor's House in Portlaoise

Firstly I thought to myself that I'd wait to review to which I am glad that I did , this is my third time( two collections and one delivery)eating from Emperor's house and every time was flawless . The produce is fresh and plentiful to satisfy any type hunger, the building may look dated but don't let that put you off as for as I said the food is flawless and delicious too . What stood out for me is the freshness of the veg and meat to which is has me coming back for more and the wait time for delivery is very efficient and the food arrived just like it came straight out of the kitchen to the restaurant table fresh and hot , I have eaten from other Chinese restaurants in Portlaoise and this is the best one I had for quantity and quality. The price is very reasonable too so go ahead and treat yourself . The staff are on point , very attentive and welcoming and to what I experienced they will go above and beyond. To the Management and Chef thank you for providing a great takeaway I will definitely be returning for a sit in meal .

Our main course dishes were nice and tasty, very generous in portion. Side rice, we're ok. My spring rolls were ok, little cool on the inside! Service was quick and polite. Basic interior, but functional.

We recently dined at Emperor's House in Portlaoise and overall had a pleasant experience. The food was very good, arriving nice and hot, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. That said, we found the pricing quite high, particularly when you consider that all sides are charged separately. For example, BBQ ribs were €10.50, soup was €7, and a spring roll starter was €7.50. Two children's goujons and chips meals came to €24 in total. It's important to note that rice (€4.50), chips (€4.50), and noodles (€6.50) are all additional charges. Sauces were also extra, with curry sauce and honey sauce both costing €5 each. One of our daughters wanted something similar to a spice bag and was served salt and chilli chips (€7) plus salt and chilli chicken (€10.50), bringing the cost of that meal to €17.50 before any extras. Drinks were also on the expensive side, with Heineken Zero and Smirnoff Ice both priced at €5.95, a bottle of rosé at €27, and coffee at €3.90. Overall, I would rate the food 8/10 for quality and presentation. The food and service were very good, but the pricing structure, particularly the additional charges for sides and sauces, made the overall bill much higher than expected.

Since moving to portlaoise 2 years ago It was hard finding a Chinese we liked and finally have! Ive got food off them 3 times now and I love everytime! Highly recommend 🥰

10/10 recommend. some of the nicest staff i’ve ever had the pleasure of running into, particularly this one girl named rebecca. not to mention the food was outstanding as well.

Don’t judge this place by its cover—while the entrance and décor might feel a little dated at first glance, what’s coming out of the kitchen tells a completely different story. We had a genuinely lovely family meal here. I went for the Szechaun beef, which was full of flavour. My wife’s sweet and sour chicken was equally impressive. The kids’ meals were a big hit too—always a good sign for a family outing. But the real standout for them was the milkshakes. In their words, “the best milkshakes ever,” which is about as high a compliment as you’ll get. All in all, this is one of those places where the food far exceeds expectations set by appearances. We’ll definitely be back.