The Imperial

Happy Thanksgiving! Order your Thanksgiving meal to pickup between 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. today and enjoy this holiday with us. View the entire Thanksgiving menu: https://theimperialrestaurant.com//Thanksgiving-Day-Menu-2 ... Order your meal now.

Looking for some extra flavor to add to your brunch visit? Mix it up with our Pickle Barrel! This Bloody Mary contains Pickleshine and pickle juice, garnish pickle, cheese cube, a little piece of smoked meat, and one potato chip. Join us for brunch on Sunday from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. View our brunch menu below.

Chef Abou is working late this week to make sure everyone has plenty to eat this Thanksgiving. If you still haven't ordered your take out meal it's not too lat...e! We'll be accepting orders through 7pm Wednesday night. Orders can be placed here: https://theimperialrestaurant.square.site/

Have you met Executive Chef Abou Kouyate? What made you want to become a chef? Growing up in Africa, my grandmother inspired me to support people in need who couldn’t afford to eat. She also encouraged me to add some flavor in dishes no matter how much food there was. ... How did you get started in cooking? I started cooking with my mom and grandma at an early age in my childhood. They always told me to learn so I could cook for my own family one day. After coming to America, I started teaching myself in my apartment and had friends and family taste my dishes. I also learned from the many chefs that I came across at the restaurants I worked at. What led you to The Imperial Restaurant? The Imperial gave me a lot of motivation for how I started and shared my goals and visions. The restaurant is located in a great city that I often visited because of the local farming and produce that is grown there. What is your favorite dish? My favorite dish came from my mom and has a potato green sauce. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, from vegetarian to chicken, fish or beef. It is a flavorful dish with many different seasonings. I also like peanut butter stew with jollof rice. Learn more about Chef Abou!

Searching for a new Thanksgiving dinner option this year? Pickup your meal between 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and choose from a variety of holiday menu items, from Roasted Stuffed Acorn Squash with Farrow and Risotto to Lemon Rosemary Poached Salmon. See our entire Thanksgiving menu: https://theimperialrestaurant.com//Thanksgiving-Day-Menu-2 ... Order your Thanksgiving meal now.

VOTE Chef Abou of The Imperial for best Black Chef for a chance to win $500 in cash announced during the end of Philadelphia Black Restaurant Week's Black Plate Awards presented by Courvoisier USA! . . . The winners for the Black Plate Awards are announced, Monday, October 26th on Black Restaurant Week social media pages. VOTING LINK below.

We are less than a week away from our exclusive Collaborative Chef’s Table experience! Book your tickets now and join Chef Abou Kouyate and The Left Bank’s Chef Sean Arnold on Monday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. as they explore global dishes and wine pairings for a unique Chef’s Table at The Imperial. Order your tickets online now:

Chef Aboubacar Kouyaté was prohibited from entering the kitchen at his childhood home in the West African country of Guinea. His father believed cooking was a frivolous distraction to his education. A self-taught chef, Executive Chef Abou has a passion for creating flavorful, cultural dishes that liven up The Imperial’s vast menu. Thank you to Philadelphia Inquirer for featuring Chef in this week’s coverage! Read more about Chef Abou at the link below.

Born and raised in Guinea, West Africa, Chef Abou Kouyate is a self-taught culinary professional. He started working for the United Nations at age 18 as a translator while attending school and cooking on the side. He also taught students at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia. Chef Abou likes to bring different cultures to every dish by experimenting with global seasonings and spices. Learn more about Chef Abou!

Have you bought your tickets yet for our exclusive Collaborative Chef’s Table Experience? This first-ever unique dinner experience will feature a Chef-guided multi-course meal with Executive Chef Abou Kouyate and The Left Bank’s Chef Sean Arnold. Join us on Monday, October 26 at 6 p.m. Get your tickets now.

The brunch menu would not be complete without a Bloody Mary, and we’ve got options for you. From the Classic Bloody Mary to our Peppa Pig Juice, we have the perfect cocktail pairing for every meal! Join us for Sunday brunch (10 a.m. 2 p.m.). Check out our brunch menu. https://theimperialrestaurant.com//Imperial-Restaurant-Fal

Don’t miss our first-ever collabortive Chef’s Table Experience on October 26 at 6 p.m. at The Imperial. Executive Chef Abou Kouyate will welcome Chef Sean from The Left Bank Restaurant into his kitchen to create a flavorful dinner expereince with wine pairings. Don’t miss this unique event! Featured Menu:... Wine pairings included. First Course Seared Scallops - red pepper coulis and pear chutney Second Course Grilled Belgian Endives - radicchio, lemongrass vinaigrette and pickle Third Course Braised Short Rib Ravioli - truffle wild mushroom, spring onions, baby kale and roasted walnut Intermezzo Fourth Course Lavender Rosemary Roasted Duck Legs - blackberry bourbon BBQ sauce, puree parsnip and pomegranate seeds Dessert Red Wine Chocolate Mousse Buy your tickets now.

Looking to experience new dishes to liven up your brunch routine? Come in Sunday from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and taste our Napolean Pancakes. Four pancakes stuffed with cheddar, Swiss, applewood bacon bits and pork belly home fries. Brunch Menu link: https://theimperialrestaurant.com//Fall-2020-Brunch-Menu-v

Hi Everyone! We've got some great weekend specials! Come and enjoy them next to our new flame throwin' patio heater! (717) 399-4040 www.theimperialrestaurant.com

Say farewell to summer with one of our six Mimosa flavors! Served during our Sunday brunch (10 a.m. 2 p.m.), we offer great-tasting flavors like orange, cherry, pomegranate, pineapple, grapefruit and peach. Menu link: https://theimperialrestaurant.com//Imperial-Restaurant-Fal