House of Emperor (CLOSED)

This standard run-of-the-mill Americanized Chinese food restaurant is gone and closed. Back when Ashburn had only 2 or 3 restaurants, it was the go-to for carry-out or a listless meal. Combined with the mediocre food and the increased competition, th ... more

This standard run-of-the-mill Americanized Chinese food restaurant is gone and closed. Back when Ashburn had only 2 or 3 restaurants, it was the go-to for carry-out or a listless meal. Combined with the mediocre food and the increased competition, then the mortgage economy mess, it finally closed. Unfortunately although we have a couple of sushi and Thai restaurants, there's no Chinese sit-down restaurant around here now. Guess I'll hafta go to DC for the dim sum and chicken feet. LOL. okay... well this place never offered that anyway. less

I'd take the earlier comment further -- all the way to bland. It's very Americanized versions of mostly southeast Chinese dishes. Very light on spices, boring presentation, and often soggy or limp vegetables. "Szechwan" dishes we ... more

I'd take the earlier comment further -- all the way to bland. It's very Americanized versions of mostly southeast Chinese dishes. Very light on spices, boring presentation, and often soggy or limp vegetables. "Szechwan" dishes were flat and tasteless -- limp carrots lightly disguised in way too much oyster sauce. <br> Disappointing. less