For diners who love a hot and spicy meal, swing into Spicy Empire and feel your taste buds come alive. From the red lanterns hanging outside to the fresh bamboo plants inside, this restaurant offers an authentic Chinese experience right near Hillsdale Square.

Spicy Empire serves a large menu of classic Szechaun-style Chinese cuisine like spicy tofu with black beans, hot and sour soup and baked whole fish. Classic appetizers include pot stickers and green onion pancakes, and everything on the menu is made fresh to order. There are also a number of Chinese appetizers to share amongst the table. If you dine inside, you'll enjoy observing executive chef Master Truman Du prepare each dish with the utmost care. If you just don't have time to eat in, Spicy Empire also offers all of its dishes for take-out dining.

Spicy Empire
105 West 25th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 522-9098
www.spicy-empire.com/en/locations.html
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