Cathay Inn Imperial Restaurant

I'll start with the fact that I am a little bias bc this place has been around since I was born, and my family has gone to it casually over the years. The inside of this place is absolutely made for a movie. That's why I asked my boyfriend if we could stop here on our way in from California. I didn't know honestly if the food was going to be good or not because I didn't remember how it was the last time I had been here, luckily for us the food was better than expected. We got egg foo young and split it - and it was more than enough food for both of us. The food was excellent. I know that you kind of need to have an idea of what you want before you go here... So let me give you a few ideas...Egg foo young, mapo tofu, any vegetable, steamed rice, and anything with eggplant.

This is our favorite Chinese restaurant. They have one unique dish, Shrimp and Bacon Cantonese, and have good Mai Tais, egg rolls, Egg Foo Young, Shrimp with Eggplant, and Mandarin Chicken, as well as a good variety of other dishes.

It had been a long time since I had come to Cathay Imperial so I decided to give it another try. I am glad I did. The food is really good, especially the egg rolls, boneless chicken and hot and sour soup. I have already gotten the soup and egg rolls several times as takeout since my visit. I look forward to trying other things!

Really good for a quick dinner! I have been eating here for several years. Mandarin chicken is a go to for me! The mandarin gravy is excellent. I also tried the hot and sour soup for the first time today and absolutely loved it. Best hot and sour soup around. The fried rice here is just ok. Definitely prefer the rice at other places but the other parts of the meal make up for it. It is a little pricey compared to other Chinese restaurants around here when you take into consideration the portion sizes, but is still a decent price for the combination dinner plates.

Only been once and got takeout. Was some of the best Chinese I've had in the area. Will definitely be back.

The food was good worth going back. Service was great and friendly atmosphere was nice.

The best Chinese food in metairie. I love the hi hops appetizer. Their egg rolls are perfect and every entree I have tried has been delicious.

Service and good are always great! Christy remembers everyone! Our favorite dish is the sesame chicken

This ain't it.. I was charged around 18 dollars for this . There are literally 8 shrimp, and this small portion of rice. I was assured that this would be the better way to go if I wanted more food than the combination plate.. really? Doesn't seem like it. All together I spent 30 something cause I also had a crab Rangoon, and a coke. I haven't been here in forever, and was roll it really went down hill. They def have , the entree tastes pretty ok though, just wth with the portion size? That's ridiculous ..prob won't be back .

The food is decent, BUT yesterday I ordered 3 plates to be picked up. I ordered at 3pm The total came to $80+. It was a to go order and they expected a tip! (for whose service?) It was a to go order and there was no service. What a ripoff!