There is really no reason to stop in Bishop. Except hunger. Crippling, gut-ripping starvation at 6 PM, knowing you won't hit another real town until 9.
Greasy Americanized Chinese food sounded really good at the time, and Imperial Gourmet was right there. We weren't in the right place at the right time, but apparently, the Orange Chicken was. It's GOOD. Like really good. The chicken evenly breaded, and the pieces are smaller and manageably bite-size. Fresh from a fryer with new oil, served with a lot of smiles.
The Mushu Pork comes pre-made, a generous portion of tender pork, crisp cabbage, and crunchy wood-ear mushrooms wrapped in a tortilla-like pancake. The pancake could be thinner, but the flavors, textures, and bread-to-filling ratios are right on otherwise.
We came here craving greasy Chinese take-out, but Imperial Gourmet is actually more gourmet than I would expect. Interior is tasteful, food is very tasty, and the smaller portions seem to drive up the quality. There is still no reason other than Schatz's to stop in Bishop, and I wouldn't stop just for Imperial Gourmet, but it's a definite thumbs up and a surprisingly enjoyable place to eat!
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