Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Lincoln: 1:04 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (402) 817-5880 to confirm.
Location & directions
2401 North 48th Street #3Lincoln, NE 68504
About Imperial Kitchen
Imperial Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 2401 North 48th Street #3 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It's part of our guide to 515 restaurants, cafes and bars in Lincoln.
Imperial Kitchen is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday).
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (402) 817-5880.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 2401 North 48th Street #3, Lincoln, NE 68504
- Phone
- (402) 817-5880
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Imperial Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 13 other Chinese restaurants in Lincoln. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 63 hours a week, 8 hours fewer than the local median of 71. 92% of Chinese restaurants in Lincoln open on Sundays, and Imperial Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 13 other Chinese restaurants in Lincoln that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants across the US
Based on 1,260 menus with 138,613 priced items from Chinese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $16.65.
We don’t have Imperial Kitchen’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 47% | $13.50 |
| Sesame Chicken | 46% | $14.39 |
| Beef | 46% | $14.50 |
| Shrimp | 45% | $14.25 |
| Wonton Soup | 45% | $4.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 44% | $4.25 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 41% | $14.20 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 41% | $12.40 |
Calculated from 1,260 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Imperial Kitchen there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), Pizza (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), and Bakeries & Desserts (2).
Imperial Kitchen is the only Chinese restaurant within a mile (12 within three miles). The next closest is Mr. Hui's, 1.1 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaDomino's< 0.1 mi
- AmericanLeighton's Pub< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexAbelardo's Mexican Fresh0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDQ Grill & Chill0.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeMo Java Cafe & Roasting Co.0.2 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Imperial Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Imperial Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Imperial Kitchen is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Imperial Kitchen located?
Imperial Kitchen is located at 2401 North 48th Street #3, Lincoln, NE 68504.
What is the phone number of Imperial Kitchen?
You can call Imperial Kitchen at (402) 817-5880.
Does Imperial Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Imperial Kitchen. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Imperial Kitchen open late?
No, Imperial Kitchen usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Imperial Kitchen?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Imperial Kitchen. Nearby options include Domino's (< 0.1 mi), Leighton's Pub (< 0.1 mi), and Abelardo's Mexican Fresh (0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Imperial Kitchen?
None within a mile. The closest is Mr. Hui's, 1.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 1,260 menus with 138,613 priced items from Chinese restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $16.65.
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