Empress M Menu
Welcome to Empress M, a standout gem in Napa that beautifully marries the vibrant flavors of Szechuan cuisine with the comforting charm of a sports bar atmosphere. Known for its authentic dishes, Empress M elevates your dining experience with an inviting ambiance accentuated by artistic Chinese decor.
- Signature Dishes: Don't miss the Roast Peking Duck, renowned for its crispy skin and succulent meat, a true highlight that keeps diners returning. The Honey-Crispy Walnut Shrimp and Sauteed String Beans also impress, bringing lightness and flavor to the table.
- Catering to All: With an extensive menu offering vegan, pescatarian, and vegetarian options, Empress M ensures everyone finds something delightful. The restaurant's relaxed yet classy setting is perfect for groups, romantic dinners, or casual lunches.
- Exceptional Service: Rave reviews highlight the attentive staff, dedicated to enhancing your culinary journey.
Empress M promises a dining experience filled with authentic flavors and welcoming hospitality!
Dim Sums
Har Gow Shrimp Dumplings
3 pieces. Shrimp and bamboo shoot steamed.
Shanghai Spring Rolls
Cabbage, carrot, mushroom, and glass noodle fried. Vegetarian.
BBQ Pork Steam Buns
2 pieces. Barbecue pork steamed.
Snow Pea Shoot Shrimp Dumplings
3 pieces. Shrimp, shiitake mushroom, and pea shoot, shrimp roe steamed.
Hong Kong Chicken Feet
4 pieces. Chicken feet, peanut, and douchi steamed.
Steamed Pork Spare Ribs
Bone-in spare rib, taro root, and douchi steamed.
Fried Impossible Wonton
6 pieces. Impossible beef and mushroom fried. Vegetarian.
Phoenix Fried Shrimp
2 pieces. Chopped shrimp fried.
Dim Sum Sampler
5 pieces. Har gow, shumai, snow pea shoot, mushroom, spinach dumplings steamed.
Shumai Dumplings
3 pieces. Kurobuta pork, shrimp, and shrimp roe steamed.
Mushroom Dumplings
3 pieces. Shiitake mushroom, wood ear, and carrot steamed. Vegetarian.
Spinach Dumplings
3 pieces. Spinach and garlic steamed. Vegetarian.
Pan-Fried Potstickers
6 pieces. Pork and cabbage pan-fried. Vegetarian.
Seafood Rolls
2 pieces. Shrimp, bamboo shoot and scallion fried.
Spicy Chicken Wings
Crispy Walnut Shrimp
Battered shrimp with vanilla honey sauce fried.
Lettuce Wrap
3 pieces. Mushroom, choice of chicken or impossible beef, green bean, bamboo shoot, and cilantro with plum sauce.
Wood Ear Salad
Black and silver wood ear mushroom, black vinaigrette, chili oil and jalapeno. Vegetarian.
Cucumber Salad
Vegetarian.
Sichuan Calamari
Battered squid with ground sichuan peppercorn fried.
Salt and Pepper Salmon with Asparagus
Salt And Pepper Crispy Tofu
Vegetarian.
Small Plates
Soups
Corn and Minced Chicken Soup
Shrimp Wonton and Noodle Soup
Shrimp and pork wonton, prawns and bok choy in a savory broth with noodles.
Shanghai Hot and Sour Soup
Tofu, egg, bamboo shoot, black wood ear, spicy chili oil, and white pepper. Vegetarian.
Tofu and Seaweed Soup
Tofu and seaweed soup. Vegetarian.
Eggplant with String Beans
Eggplant with string beans with satay sauce stir-fried. Vegetarian.
Chengdu Eggplant
Hot chilis, sichuan peppercorn, and choice of ground pork or impossible beef. Vegetarian.
Sauteed String Beans
Sauteed string bean, douchi, garlic, and choice of ground pork or impossible beef. Vegetarian.
Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Bok choy and shiitake mushroom. Vegetarian.
Chinese Broccoli
Chinese Broccoli with Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
Vegetables
Rice and Noodles
Yangzhou Fried Rice
Vegetables and egg with the option to add chicken pork beef shrimp or combo stir fried. Vegetarian.
Suzhou Chow Mein
Cabbage, bean sprouts, onion, and scallion with the option to add chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, or combo. Stir-fried. Vegetarian.
Chow Fun
Ho fun with bean sprout and scallion with the option to add chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, or combo. Stir-fried. Vegetarian.
Dan Dan Noodles
Cucumber, hot chili, and choice of ground pork or impossible beef. Vegetarian.
Thin Rice Noodles in Clay Pot
Thin rice noodle, bean sprouts, egg, shrimp, chicken, and cabbage.
Sausage Sticky Rice
Served with mushroom and XO sauce.
Salmon Fried Rice
Served with XO sauce, edamame, and seaweed.
Peking Roast Duck
Roast duck served with steamed bun, cucumber, scallion, and sweet soy paste.
Macau Seafood Curry on Clay Pot
Shrimp, scallop, squid, pepper, onion, and potato.
Emperor Baked Sea Bass
Honey glazed sea bass. Served with seaweed salad.
Sichuan Spicy Fish
Rock cod poached with cucumber, hot chili, and sichuan peppercorn.
XiAn Short Ribs
Braised beef short ribs with black and white pepper. Served with broccoli.
Silk Road Big Plate Chicken
Chicken with bell pepper, scallion, spicy chilli. Served with noodles.
Mapo Tofu
Tofu with spicy chili, sichuan peppercorn, and choice of ground pork or impossible beef. Vegetarian.
Hainan Pineapple Pork
Pork cubes tossed with pineapple, bell pepper, sweet and sour sauce.
Mongolian Beef
Beef with bell pepper, onion, scallion stir-fried.
Ribeye Beef with Tofu
Prime ribeye stripes with deep-fried tofu and our house BBQ sauce.
Kung Pao Chicken and Shrimp
Chicken and shrimp with peanut, pepper, onion, hot chili, and our house kung pao sauce.
Empress Citrus Chicken
Kung Pao Shrimp
Shrimp with peanuts, pepper, onion, hot chili, and our house kung pao sauce.
Iron-Plate Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs with bell pepper, onion, and celery.
Wuxi Ribs
Bone in pork spareribs with vinegar and sweet soy sauce.
Entrees
Small Plates, Noodles, & Rices
Steamed White Rice
Sesame Balls
3 pieces. Vegetarian.