Princess Garden Restaurant

I have been going to this place forever!. I have been going to this place since my Grandfather started me when I was a boy. I thought of this restaurant as a special place because my family never really went out to eat much. I always thought I was in another world being there because of the decor. Now, the decor is what makes the place happen. The food is wonderful. With so many Chinese buffets out there. Princess Garden is the only place I go to sit and have Chinese food in town. There are other places but, I measure them against Princess Garden. The steam dumplings are the best and the Duck is the best in town. My niece and I have coming since she was a little girl she was raised on this restaurant, now my niece is in KU. Everytime she comes into town to see her Aunt and I there's only one place we go. I think because the owners and staff know us so well and have known my niece since she was a little girl it's like home. The owners always come and talk to us and they know what we love. So, they just go get the food going. Many times I have been in the restaurant and you will see two or three generations at one table and the staff knows everyone in Waldo and Brookside. It is like home for me and my family. The memories just grow.

New Favorite!. I went to this restaurant today, and I have to say that it is the best Chinese restaurant in the area! The decor was absolutely beautiful and the music was just the right volume. I was impressed by how much thought and effort clearly went into the decor. The food was served very quickly and the waitress was polite. The food tasted great. The crab rangoons weren't too greasy and had a good flavor. The egg-drop soup was excellent. Even my mother, who is notoriously picky, complemented them on their food. Because of the fancy atmosphere, I was worried about the cost, but the price was great, too. Also, when I left, I forgot my to-go bag. The waitress came running out in the rain to give it to me! Great food, great service, great price. I will definitely be back.

What a Great Afternoon. From the outside, The Princess Garden looked kind of small, but cute. When I entered there was another door leading to the restaurant and I did not know what to expect. The moment I walked in a Korean man seated me in a booth, just as I wanted. My server, also Korean, came within a minute with a water and my menu also asking what I would like to drink. I ordered hot tea. I also put in my order, knowing exactly what I wanted: Egg drop soup, shrimp fried rice and shrimp lo mein. Once he came with the hot tea, he poured a cup for me. Shortly after, he brought me my soup, which was delicious and nice and hot. Five minutes later he came with a cute covered dish holding my fried rice. Two gentlemen, a few tables from me, were talking about how delicious their food is. The server then came with the lo mein covered with a similar lid. And even though it was noon, I ordered the dinner portion of both. I watched as the server quickly cleared off a table that had been occupied by a couple a few minutes before. He had done it so quickly, I had not even tried my lo mein yet. The rice and lo mein had plenty of shrimp, which is usually not the case at a majority of the Chinese restaurants I eat at. The lo mein noodles were cooked perfectly as I listen to the gentlemen mmm-ing and ooo-ing about the tastes of their own food. They hid their kitchen door with a very traditional wall with a Chinese dragon in the middle. The lighting was dim but there was enough light for me to read the book I had brought with me. The food was not too greasy and none of it tasted like it came from a plastic bag. The server came to check up on me a few times, always asking how the food was and serving me more water. I was not offered chopsticks, but that is to be expected because of their demographic. My server brought me to-go containers, which indicates he was watching how much I had been eating, and also took my empty soup bowl. Once I start slowing my eating, I notice the music. Traditional, with a bright, cheery sound. I can tell the instruments are xylophones, marimbas, and vibraphones. All percussion instruments played with two rods with a soft ball of yarn at the end, in contact with the instrument, causing resonance. Twenty minutes after my first helping, I take the lid off of the lo mein and find it still nice and warm. Just as I start eating my little portion on my plate, my server comes with the bill. I tell him I will be here a while still and he tells me to "relax and enjoy myself". He also asks if this is my first time here, I tell him yes, and he thanks me for choosing to have my lunch there. The portions were so bug that I had to use a big box to put my leftover rice and lo mein in. I finish the rest of my rice on my plate and wait. My money is ready to be taken and I hear how busy they are in the kitchen. Only three minutes go by when a different server comes to take my bill and asks if I am leaving already, and even though I had been there for a good hour, I wish I could of stayed in that environment longer. But my time had been spent.

Great Atmosphere, Service, Food. We love this place! The ambiance is very laid back with some very cool decor, the service is so personable -- everyone is treated like family -- and the food is always amazing. I love the Empress Chicken and Shrimp, which is basically chicken and shrimp fried in tempura with veggies and a wonderful sauce. My husband always like to get one of the Triple Delight options, which is chicken, shrimp and pork mixed with different things, and no matter which he chooses, he always loves it. There are always ample leftovers. OH! The crab rangoon are big and full of crab and the egg rolls are huge and crispy and not greasy. It's definitely more pricey than your standard grab-and-go Chinese takeout, but it's worth the splurge every now and then. It's up there with Bo Lings in quality and value for us!

This place is an "oldy but goody" in Kansas City. My husband and I ordered take out from here but the inside of the restaurant is something special and we've eaten inside previously. While the inside of the restaurant is unique the parking lot can be tricky to navigate when they're busy. We ordered Shrimp Fried Rice 🍚 (spicy), Combination Fried Rice and Crab 🦀 Rangoon. All dishes were tasty. You get a nice value for your money as well. The service was a bit slow but they do make it fresh so I'll take that over quick old or cold food. We'll definitely have to make it a point to visit a couple more times prior to them closing in 2024 for good. That makes me sad because they've been in the same spot for decades but I suppose change is inevitable. I will say it can be tough when they're closed three days a week. Many a day I've forgotten that and called to place an order only to realize they're closed. 😐😟 If you catch them during their operating hours than I definitely hope you enjoy!

This, by far, is some of the best food we call Chinese cuisine I've ever tasted. Do they havel food like chicken feet, or pigs elbow or some of the food I've tried over the years? No. But they know their audience and cater perfectly to them. From the crispness of the egg rolls to the spicy Sichuan chicken, everything was well made. I'm saddened to hear they will close in 2024, but every time I visit Kansas, this is my go-to.

We love this place! Best Chinese in Kansas City. The crunchy beef is a must! Weirdly great tropical cocktails.

Feel like I'm back living in China again. The owners are wonderful, the interior is very South China, & the food is excellent...try the crispy orange duck...yum, yum, yum

Long time great establishment. Attended recent dinner in their event space. Excellent food & great service.