Essence Of Chin
Essence Of Chin
Essence Of Chin

Essence Of China

Chinese

At Essence of China, friendly service is efficient and the menu is seasoned with diversity. Chef Chen is an experienced chef, bringing Mandarin cuisine to Portland.Our amazing menu offers new and familiar entrées. Lightly sauced Cantonese dishes are piled high with pure ingredients, while only fresh ingredients are used to ensure the best tasting Chinese food. Our lunch menu specials are served from 11:00am to 3:00pm daily. These specials can be delivered to groups and offices for no extra charge. Dinner is served daily from 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Deliveries are also available for orders over $20.00.

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Location and hours

Location

Location

1727 Willamette Falls Dr , West Linn, OR

(503) 656-6578

Hours

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

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4.8

(407 reviews)

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Reviewed on July 1, 2020 Verified Purchase

wonderfully delicious food

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Jessica V.
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Reviewed on June 30, 2020 Verified Purchase

It’s the best food and drink very good

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Randall C.
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Reviewed on June 24, 2020 Verified Purchase

Polite and friendly as usual.

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Cody W.
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Reviewed on June 17, 2020 Verified Purchase

The waitress that has been there for years is one of the best in the bussines! Probably the main reason we go, she is delightful.

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Shawn T.
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Reviewed on June 12, 2020 Verified Purchase

Quick service and take out was easy.

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on May 22, 2020 Verified Purchase

Although it was takeout, it is always a great place to get Chinese food!

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Sharon H.
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Reviewed on May 16, 2020 Verified Purchase

We have ordered from this restaurant many times and we are very pleased with the service and quality of good. We recommend this restaurant to many friends

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Annette S.
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Reviewed on May 8, 2020 Verified Purchase

The food was wonderful!

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Melia S.
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Reviewed on December 1, 2019 Verified Purchase

Service and food consistently excellent. We tried the crispy tofu this time and were not disappointed--it was delicious!

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Debra R.
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Reviewed on December 1, 2019 Verified Purchase

Service and food consistently excellent. We tried the crispy tofu this time and were not disappointed--it was delicious!

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Debra R.
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Reviewed on November 26, 2019 Verified Purchase

fast and friendly service food was good hot and fresh

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on November 4, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food always consistent, Love Jennifer she the best!!

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Sharon H.
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Reviewed on September 5, 2019 Verified Purchase

Loved the whole dining experience from entering to departing!

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Marilyn S.
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Reviewed on September 5, 2019 Verified Purchase

Loved the whole dining experience from entering to departing!

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Marilyn S.
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Reviewed on September 1, 2019 Verified Purchase

When we want good Chinese food we go to this restaurant They are very pleasant and we really enjoy their food. We have moved but it is worth the drive

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Annette S.
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Reviewed on September 1, 2019 Verified Purchase

When we want good Chinese food we go to this restaurant They are very pleasant and we really enjoy their food. We have moved but it is worth the drive

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Annette S.
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Reviewed on August 13, 2019 Verified Purchase

I had eggplant rollatini. The eggplant was cooked just right and the sauce was delicious. The waitstaff was very attentive. The food was served in a reasonable amount of time.

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Mary T.
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Reviewed on July 19, 2019 Verified Purchase

Wedrive all the way from Eugene to eat here! Excellent serviceabs Lucious foods!

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Sherrene W.
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Reviewed on July 14, 2019 Verified Purchase

Jennifer is awesome!!! We love this place and will be forever customers.

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Sharon H.
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Reviewed on July 11, 2019 Verified Purchase

Selections were many and server was very helpful. Very nice and calm atmosphere.

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Marilyn S.
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Reviewed on July 11, 2019 Verified Purchase

Selections were many and server was very helpful. Very nice and calm atmosphere.

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Marilyn S.
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Reviewed on July 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Service was excellent. Food could have been a little bit warmer.

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Cheryl N.
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Reviewed on July 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Service was excellent. Food could have been a little bit warmer.

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Cheryl N.
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Reviewed on July 3, 2019 Verified Purchase

BBQ Pork was very good,. Proportions of the entries Were very good Parking was easy during dinner hours Waitress (Jay) was exceptional

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Jim B.
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Reviewed on July 3, 2019 Verified Purchase

BBQ Pork was very good,. Proportions of the entries Were very good Parking was easy during dinner hours Waitress (Jay) was exceptional

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Jim B.
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Reviewed on May 12, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food fresh, tasty and plentiful. Wait staff very attentive.

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Wayne F.
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Reviewed on May 12, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food fresh, tasty and plentiful. Wait staff very attentive.

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Wayne F.
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Reviewed on May 11, 2019 Verified Purchase

Jennifer is Awesome! Fast excellent service always. Food is delicious.

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Sharon H.
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Reviewed on May 11, 2019 Verified Purchase

Jennifer is Awesome! Fast excellent service always. Food is delicious.

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Sharon H.
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Reviewed on April 16, 2019 Verified Purchase

The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about their Asian dishes--the style of cooking and the ingredients. Everything we had was very tasty although they seemed to make sugary sweet sauce quite often. That is probably the usual procedure for the dish tho and we may choose another item on our next visit.

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Carol F.
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Reviewed on April 16, 2019 Verified Purchase

The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about their Asian dishes--the style of cooking and the ingredients. Everything we had was very tasty although they seemed to make sugary sweet sauce quite often. That is probably the usual procedure for the dish tho and we may choose another item on our next visit.

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Carol F.
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Reviewed on March 7, 2019 Verified Purchase

Everything is excellent. Food is delicious. Large portions which costs less than similar restaurants. Meals prepared fast. Worth the drive to West Linn.

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Deborah K.
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Reviewed on March 3, 2019 Verified Purchase

While we've dined in here before, most of the time we get 'take out' food to enjoy at home.

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Janice M.
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Reviewed on March 3, 2019 Verified Purchase

While we've dined in here before, most of the time we get 'take out' food to enjoy at home.

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Janice M.
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Reviewed on February 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Service is always friendly and efficient and they don't scoff when we bring our own containers for leftovers to save on landfill trash. Food is fresh, delicious and prepared to perfection. Love it!

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Debra R.
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Reviewed on February 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Service is always friendly and efficient and they don't scoff when we bring our own containers for leftovers to save on landfill trash. Food is fresh, delicious and prepared to perfection. Love it!

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Debra R.
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Reviewed on January 16, 2019 Verified Purchase

Our food was hot and tasty. The timing of the appetizers and entree's was good, and our server did a great job.

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Joseph G.
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Reviewed on January 14, 2019 Verified Purchase

Everyone here is so friendly! They made a special dessert (off menu) & wrote a Chinese birthday greeting for my husband's birthday. The food is very reasonably priced and yummm...esp the schezuan green bean chicken!

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Lindy C.
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Reviewed on January 6, 2019 Verified Purchase

Very fast service and the taste of the food was excellent!

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on January 6, 2019 Verified Purchase

Very fast service and the taste of the food was excellent!

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on December 14, 2018 Verified Purchase

Essence of China is a perfect place to go for a relaxing meal! Quiet, relaxing atmosphere, excellent food. The staff is very inviting and attentive.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on December 7, 2018 Verified Purchase

So easy to use my coupons! Love this restaurant so glad it is on restaurants.com!

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Makenna C.
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Reviewed on November 30, 2018 Verified Purchase

Excellent food and service. Suggest calling ahead for a reservation if you have a large party. The restaurant is small and can only accommodate one or two large parties. Great part of our West Linn restaurant scene.

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Reviewed on November 21, 2018 Verified Purchase

We have our food delivered to our home and it always arrives fresh, hot and with a smile!

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Lorilynn F.
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Reviewed on November 10, 2018 Verified Purchase

They know us and they prepare everything the way we like it.

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Kari R.
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Reviewed on October 18, 2018 Verified Purchase

One of our favorite restaurants. Friendly good service good food - been there so much they know what we want when we get there

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Lori K.
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Reviewed on October 16, 2018 Verified Purchase

Waitress and all the people working there are so friendly. The food was excellent!

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Kathleen W.
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Reviewed on October 9, 2018 Verified Purchase

The service was great. The food arrived quickly and was quite flavorful. We were pleasantly surprised with our overall experience.

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Hellen S.
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Reviewed on October 6, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food is always great, they were very busy but the food service was speedy! We will return!

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Sharon H.
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Reviewed on September 18, 2018 Verified Purchase

Jeanette, our server, took great care of us. Everything was delivered to our table hot and delicious. Food was outstanding as was the service. Thank you so much.

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Marilyn S.
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Reviewed on September 10, 2018 Verified Purchase

Our waiter was very nice. The place was clean. The food was very good and lots of it.

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Reviewed on September 2, 2018 Verified Purchase

A nice little neighborhood restaurant, not worth a drive across town, but a great find in Downtown West Linn.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on September 1, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food was excellent. Service was attentive yet subtle. Had a great time!

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Sami M.
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Reviewed on August 26, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food is great with pretty good sized portions. Service is fast and friendly.

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Jessica V.
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Reviewed on August 26, 2018 Verified Purchase

The food was excellent in large portions. Busy there but servers bustled around.

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Reviewed on August 25, 2018 Verified Purchase

The staff is ALWAYS friendly, quick and friendly. The food is very good and affordable and large portions. I am a happy customer and will continue to dine there.

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Kimberly A.
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Reviewed on July 24, 2018 Verified Purchase

Server was great. She was fast, efficient and friendly. Food was hot and tasty.

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Belle T.
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Reviewed on July 22, 2018 Verified Purchase

The food is always great and we actually squeezed in a bit of dessert

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on July 13, 2018 Verified Purchase

Excellent service , food is always cisuatentky delicious. Hot and excellent selection.?we love the Seseme beef.

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Kathryn H.
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Reviewed on July 11, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food is always delicious. Our waitress was friendly and took good care of us.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on June 29, 2018 Verified Purchase

The service and the food are both outstanding! I can't even begin to describe how good the food is. And, Jeanette, our server was just a wonder. She has little conversations with all the diners which make us all feel special!!

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Marilyn S.
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Reviewed on June 6, 2018 Verified Purchase

food was amazing have to try to beleave it how good it tastes great price also and the owner very nice and friendly have been going to eccents of china for over 19 yrs

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Randall C.
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Reviewed on May 25, 2018 Verified Purchase

very slow not enough help quality of service compared to usually was poor. tables were not cleaned due to shortage of help atmosphere due to wait was poor

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on May 22, 2018 Verified Purchase

Our server is always so friendly and the food is always excellent.

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Reviewed on May 20, 2018 Verified Purchase

Great service and they know exactly how we like ore dishes prepared.

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Kari R.
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Reviewed on April 8, 2018 Verified Purchase

Wait staff was very attentive and all items arrived at table at about the same or correct time.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on March 20, 2018 Verified Purchase

the best Gen Tso chicken that I have had since 1989! make sure you get it.

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Bryan W.
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Reviewed on March 13, 2018 Verified Purchase

Five star service from start to finish. Wait staff and delicious gourmet food made for a perfect evening.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on March 6, 2018 Verified Purchase

The staff at Essence of China is amazing! They even open the door for you when you leave. I highly recommend the Happy Family and also enjoy their combination lo mein.

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Joelle I.
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Reviewed on February 19, 2018 Verified Purchase

We are trying new places because our old place closed. Ordered to go, so hard to answer all questions. Overall the food was good. BBQ pork Very moist, good flavor.

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Richard H.
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Reviewed on February 8, 2018 Verified Purchase

Yum! We go there for the Sesame Chicken and it did not disappoint--lean breast meat chicken and a delicious spicy-sweet sauce. Also ordered beef in oyster sauce, sautéed string beans, fried rice and BBQ pork--all fresh ingredients and perfectly prepared. Service is efficient and very friendly. Our favorite Chinese Restaurant.

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Debra R.
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Reviewed on February 4, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food is always delicious. Wait staff attentive. Great value.

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Deborah K.
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Reviewed on February 4, 2018 Verified Purchase

Staff is always friendly and very attentive. Welcoming atmosphere and quick service.

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Katherine K.
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Reviewed on January 30, 2018 Verified Purchase

We ordered for delivery this time but when we do go. It's delicious and service staff are very nice. Delivery order was perfect and on time! Thanks, Essence of China.

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Lisa S.
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Reviewed on January 23, 2018 Verified Purchase

Very busy tonight. Love our server, she remembers our order.

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Martyn H.
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Reviewed on January 14, 2018 Verified Purchase

Hadbnt been there for a while glad the food and service are still good parking can be an issue, other than that it is worth going

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on December 28, 2017 Verified Purchase

A true gem of a restaurant. Great service, plenty of high quality authentic Chinese dishes and a great value as well. Couldn't ask for more.

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Wayne F.
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Reviewed on December 23, 2017 Verified Purchase

Very friendly!

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Debra J.
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Reviewed on December 13, 2017 Verified Purchase

Love fried bananas

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Martyn H.
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Reviewed on November 25, 2017 Verified Purchase

Excellent food, always consistent, very friendly and polite staff! My family and I love this place! It’s small and quaint.

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Mitzi E.
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Reviewed on November 12, 2017 Verified Purchase

Our service was amazing!

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Julie G.
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Reviewed on November 10, 2017 Verified Purchase

Quality and quantity of food in this location is excellent and great customer service.

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on November 5, 2017 Verified Purchase

I am addicted to their Happy Family and combination lo mein!

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Joelle I.
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Reviewed on October 21, 2017 Verified Purchase

Service was amazing! Really nice people. Food was good & serving sizes large.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on October 20, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food was cold when served.

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Reviewed on October 16, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food was excellent for Cantonese food

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on October 13, 2017 Verified Purchase

The happy family is outstanding! Service is always great!

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Joelle I.
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Reviewed on October 7, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food was great, might have been short staffed but waiter was very polite and service was good

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Reviewed on October 7, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food was great, might have been short staffed but waiter was very polite and service was good

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Reviewed on September 30, 2017 Verified Purchase

They have great costumer service!!

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on September 13, 2017 Verified Purchase

This is the best Chinese food within 20 miles of our house! Love this place!

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Bonnie P.
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Reviewed on September 12, 2017 Verified Purchase

unknown that mean but the women was so nice help because restaurent to get the 15 is real suput and the that easy that need bettter way of buying for food

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on September 9, 2017 Verified Purchase

We've dined here on several occasions and have always had good experiences.

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Janice M.
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Reviewed on September 6, 2017 Verified Purchase

They know how we like our dishes and prepare them just right.

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Kari R.
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Reviewed on September 3, 2017 Verified Purchase

Excellent food and service ., Always so pleased to see the lovely lady who often serves us who although quiet is very attentive and concerned that our meal is pleasing . It's a non assuming restaurant and is nothing to rave about but the food is top notch, affordable and consistently excellent.

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Kathryn H.
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Reviewed on August 27, 2017 Verified Purchase

Wonderful friendly service and delicious food!

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Sherrene W.
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Reviewed on August 12, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food is served quick in this location and the server is always happy to serve the customer!

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on August 7, 2017 Verified Purchase

unbeatable service, always prompt, friendly

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on July 24, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great customer service and quick food service!

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on July 23, 2017 Verified Purchase

These people are the greatest! Their food is superb. But should one find a particular dish not to his or her likening, Janette,who owns the restaurant along with her husband will see that it is remade to the individual's preference. I can think of very few eateries that have such a commitment to their customer's dinning experience.

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Reviewed on July 19, 2017 Verified Purchase

Attentive service, good food at a reasonable price.

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Reviewed on July 16, 2017 Verified Purchase

Wonderful service! Food was very good=) We were glad that we bought this certificate. We will be back.

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Sharon H.
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Reviewed on July 12, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food was excellent.

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Amber L.
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Reviewed on June 23, 2017 Verified Purchase

They are always very friendly and genuinely want you to enjoy your meal.

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Brad L.
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Reviewed on June 21, 2017 Verified Purchase

From the order being placed to the food being ready for take-out, no kidding was 10 minutes! Super fast! We arrived around 1 o'clock on Sunday and was amazed at how fast they were! The food was wonderful and the staff was very friendly and sweet! Definitely happy with this experience!

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Shelby O.
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Reviewed on June 17, 2017 Verified Purchase

Owner was understaffed. It slowed our service and my spouse had to leave before finishing her meal so she could make to work on time.

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Kari R.
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Reviewed on May 31, 2017 Verified Purchase

Excellent service in this restaurant and definitely highly recommended for great Chinese cuisine!

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on May 25, 2017 Verified Purchase

Friendly and attentive staff, excellent food, healthy portions and reasonable prices. Love this place!

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Lisa S.
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Reviewed on May 23, 2017 Verified Purchase

This food was excellent. And the service was awesome

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on May 23, 2017 Verified Purchase

Best entree is General Tso's Chicken! I also like Salt & Pepper Shrimp.

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Amber L.
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Reviewed on May 16, 2017 Verified Purchase

We love this restaurant. Wonderful food - always - and friendly fast service.

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Reviewed on May 13, 2017 Verified Purchase

The was good and the service was good

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Danny N.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

I have the same server every time. She is so efficient and friendly. Besides, the food is great.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

The staff is always very personable and attentive. The food is always excellent. The honey walnut shrimp is so good!

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great place

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Azael G.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great place

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Azael G.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great service and employees are happy to serve you.

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

staff is personable, food is excellent

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Arlee H.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

great quality and flavor

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Jennifer C.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

great quality and flavor

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Jennifer C.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

great quality and flavor

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Jennifer C.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Waitress was exceptional. Food also excellent.

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Wayne F.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Waitress was exceptional. Food also excellent.

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Wayne F.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Service is good and place is clean

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Danny N.
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Reviewed on December 27, 2016 Verified Purchase

Small restaurant with long time staff that is very personable and hard working. Food is always good to excellent. We always enjoy coming back.

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Reviewed on December 24, 2016 Verified Purchase

It was for take out.

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Jon Y.
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Reviewed on December 24, 2016 Verified Purchase

Staff couldn't be nicer! Good, fast service and pleasant, comfortable atmosphere.

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Reviewed on November 5, 2016 Verified Purchase

Wonderful customer service! Very family friendly and relaxing. The food quality is excellent. Lots of options with quality ingredients, well prepared.

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Reviewed on October 10, 2016 Verified Purchase

service and food excellent

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on September 18, 2016 Verified Purchase

Friendly Wonderful food Always clean

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Lynne S.
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Reviewed on September 18, 2016 Verified Purchase

Awesome

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Trista K.
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Reviewed on September 18, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food is excellent and service awesome!

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Phyllis K.
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Reviewed on September 7, 2016 Verified Purchase

Could use some AC in warmer weather

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Chris J.
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Reviewed on September 3, 2016 Verified Purchase

Good food and service

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Martyn H.
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Reviewed on September 1, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food prepared perfectly, staff superior.

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Wayne F.
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Reviewed on August 27, 2016 Verified Purchase

They are always very good. Almost like family

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on August 26, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great service, Great Food, Quick and attentive.

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Jessica V.
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Reviewed on August 10, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great service and very happy server.

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Francis F.
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Reviewed on August 8, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food was delicious. We ordered a very diverse meal - egg rolls, shrimp rolls, honey walnut shrimp, General Tso's Chicken and Lemon Chicken (with the sauce on the side) Only slip up was that they forgot the lemon sauce. Very nice quality of food and prices were very reasonable for what you received. I did request that they go light on the bok choy, since none of us particularly like it.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on August 7, 2016 Verified Purchase

Service

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Michael D.
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Reviewed on July 28, 2016 Verified Purchase

The food is always excellent and seems to be made of fresh ingredients. The staff are very pleasant and always do a great job. It is by far the best tasting food of this kind available.

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Reviewed on July 25, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great service and delicious food!

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Reviewed on July 20, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great service. Great food. Great prices

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Reviewed on July 20, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great service. Great food. Great prices

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Reviewed on July 19, 2016 Verified Purchase

Essence of China is my favorite Chinese Restaurant. The food is excellent and the value is good. I have been eating at this restaurant for years. The restaurant.com is great for a family.

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Reviewed on July 17, 2016 Verified Purchase

I would have rated this visit as excellent, EXCEPT that our food was not very hot. Chinese food is always served hot, even tea was not as hot as it should be. You would not think of serving me MELTED ice cream, so why would you serve food that is to be eaten hot, very barley warm???

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Reviewed on July 15, 2016 Verified Purchase

The owner really makes you feel at home! No problems with special requests.

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Ron G.
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Reviewed on July 12, 2016 Verified Purchase

Our favorite Chinese restaurant. Have been going there for many years

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Lori K.
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Reviewed on July 2, 2016 Verified Purchase

Jeanette is an excellent server and a great ambassador of this restaurant. She knows our order by heart and starts the appetizer when we enter! The food is super and very reasonable, can't wait for next trip!!

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Marilyn S.
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Reviewed on May 24, 2016 Verified Purchase

The food was great

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Reviewed on May 23, 2016 Verified Purchase

the people there are always so cheerful and working very hard. Our favorite restaurant. We feel they are almost family.

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Reviewed on May 16, 2016 Verified Purchase

We received plenty of attention, very polite service (as always), and delicious food.

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Reviewed on April 28, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great service and conversation! Add in the delicious food and you have a winner!

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Reviewed on April 27, 2016 Verified Purchase

Excellent and abundant food!

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Reviewed on April 17, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great variety and well presented.

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Reviewed on March 23, 2016 Verified Purchase

Very clean, quiet environment, light jazz music playing in background, food was excellent, friendly staff

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Reviewed on March 6, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food is fantastic! Staff is very helpful. Clean inside and plenty of parking outside.

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Reviewed on March 6, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food is fantastic! Staff is very helpful. Clean inside and plenty of parking outside.

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Reviewed on February 28, 2016 Verified Purchase

One of the best overall restaurants I have ever ate at !!!

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Reviewed on January 10, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great food, Great service, Friendly people

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Scott L.
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Reviewed on December 26, 2015 Verified Purchase

Friendly hostesses.

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Reviewed on November 25, 2015 Verified Purchase

The preparation and presentation have greatly improved over the years. I really enjoyed the meal our family shared.

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Reviewed on November 4, 2015 Verified Purchase

Our favorite restaurant in all of Portland never fails to deliver. Staff very friendly, food fantastic; just a great place to spend an evening with friends. I'd give it all 6's on your rating scale if it was possible.

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Reviewed on October 30, 2015 Verified Purchase

The kitchen was right on and all food came out quickly and was delicious!

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Reviewed on October 17, 2015 Verified Purchase

Always, Always Awesome! We need to come more often! (And the leftovers were fabulous also!)

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Reviewed on October 13, 2015 Verified Purchase

best service of any restaurant ever!!!!!!!

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Reviewed on September 28, 2015 Verified Purchase

Service is friendly and efficient. Good ambience. Cook staff is willing to make off-menu items.

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Reviewed on September 6, 2015 Verified Purchase

Food is always delicious and service is first-rate.

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Reviewed on September 2, 2015 Verified Purchase

Awesome staff!

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Reviewed on August 30, 2015 Verified Purchase

So good! Great service and food

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Reviewed on August 30, 2015 Verified Purchase

Kung pow chicken was perfect, as was the calamari. We ordered the kung pow spicy and it was just right spicy. The house Lo Mein was excellent. And the Mango Margurita as also delicious

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Reviewed on August 30, 2015 Verified Purchase

Wonderful service

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Reviewed on August 29, 2015 Verified Purchase

So good! Great service and food

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Reviewed on August 25, 2015 Verified Purchase

Food was excellent, server was awesome!

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Reviewed on July 13, 2015 Verified Purchase

Jeanette is a wonderful employee! She always remembers where we like to sit, and just about everything we like to order! It is like being with a good friend!!

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Reviewed on July 12, 2015 Verified Purchase

Large menu selection, fast service, very reasonable prices and they give you a lot of food. And they are very pleasant too! They also have outside curbside seating if you'd prefer to be in the sunshine!

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Reviewed on June 15, 2015 Verified Purchase

the fried rice is a little dry and not so tasty, but everything was very good.

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Reviewed on June 15, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great food and service and friendly, attentive staff. They checked in but were not intrusive.

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Reviewed on June 14, 2015 Verified Purchase

Servers are very helpful and attentive. It is always that way.

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Reviewed on June 14, 2015 Verified Purchase

We were greeted upon arrival, treated with extreme courtesy and pleasantness. From taking our order,throughout the meal,ending with our dessert, all personnel here were only concerned with our satisfaction.

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Reviewed on June 13, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great food, the waiter was excellent. WE used a Restaurant .com certificate so really had over $5.00 in food.

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Reviewed on June 11, 2015 Verified Purchase

Jeanette is just the best! She remembers us and even what kind of soup is our favorite. She treats every customer like a valued patron and makes you feel very welcome.

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Reviewed on May 14, 2015 Verified Purchase

Nothing but the Best, food and service

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Reviewed on April 28, 2015 Verified Purchase

Everything was just great! Our server remembered us and we got service above and beyond!

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Reviewed on April 9, 2015 Verified Purchase

Our server was very helpful and attentive!

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Reviewed on March 29, 2015 Verified Purchase

good service,always quick to bring food, and food always good!

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Reviewed on March 13, 2015 Verified Purchase

Service and great food

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Reviewed on February 27, 2015 Verified Purchase

food is consistently good they honor special requests and the help is very friendly

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Reviewed on January 11, 2015 Verified Purchase

food is always good fresh and hot help is always pleasant and efficent

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Reviewed on January 11, 2015 Verified Purchase

The crispy eggplant is delicious.

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Reviewed on December 29, 2014 Verified Purchase

Always great food and service!

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Reviewed on December 27, 2014 Verified Purchase

Great staff and good food.

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Reviewed on December 19, 2014 Verified Purchase

This year we have been there several time. ..The food is always very good and the service excellent.

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Reviewed on December 11, 2014 Verified Purchase

jannette always does a terrific job and is always happy to see us

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Reviewed on November 17, 2014 Verified Purchase

Always the best tasting and the best quality Chinese food we can find anywhere. Service is always great.

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Reviewed on November 15, 2014 Verified Purchase

We had to go looking for the server to lodge a complaint. There was no greeter when we entered the restaurant and we had to call out. The egg roll was almost ice cold and the entrees just barely warm.

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Reviewed on November 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

food is always fresh and hot the help is exceptional

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Reviewed on November 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

FOOD WAS EXCELLENT AND SERVICE WAS GREAT. ALWAYS GOOD FOOD AND SERVICE

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Reviewed on November 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

terrific service and food.

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Reviewed on October 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Wonderful as always!

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Reviewed on September 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

It was fast hot and delicious! Will be back again!

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Reviewed on September 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

The employees are very friendly and the food is consistently excellent! I always know my food will be delicious and served quickly.

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Reviewed on August 24, 2014 Verified Purchase

Food is VERY fresh

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Reviewed on August 6, 2014 Verified Purchase

We always appreciate the attentive service that we receive.

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Ismael M.
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Reviewed on July 23, 2014 Verified Purchase

while the interior is not lavishly decorated in a Chinese decor, the food and service is excellent.

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Reviewed on June 25, 2014 Verified Purchase

Slow day there, average food and service, less than their usual. Still will go back.

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Reviewed on June 22, 2014 Verified Purchase

The food and service are good. Plenty of it, too.

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Reviewed on June 21, 2014 Verified Purchase

It has been a while since we were here. We have to go more often. Great food. Great owner!

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Reviewed on June 19, 2014 Verified Purchase

Marvelously courteous service by a slightly shy yet friendly and helpful waitress. We loved the asparagus with beef. Potstickers looked handmade and had great flavor but thicker than usual shells; sauce was spicy. Gen. Tso's chicken was dark, rich, sweet, could have used a balancing vinegar nip. Room was dark and bland but clean and pleasant, with low-key classy art.

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Reviewed on June 17, 2014 Verified Purchase

General Tso chicken is fantastic, as was Happy Family and the Sizzling plate. Couple we introduced to "our" place decided it will become theirs as well. Waitress was always there without being intrusive. We first went thru restaurant.com but did not use certificate until maybe 12th visit because prices are so reasonable - needed 4 adults to make it worth using!

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Reviewed on May 17, 2014 Verified Purchase

The food is soooo good. Ambiance is ok.

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Reviewed on May 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.

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Reviewed on May 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.

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Reviewed on May 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.

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Reviewed on May 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.

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Reviewed on May 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.

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Reviewed on May 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.

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Reviewed on May 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.

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Reviewed on May 2, 2014 Verified Purchase

Great food, so fresh! Wonderful staff and clean facilities

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Reviewed on April 29, 2014 Verified Purchase

It was a quaint little restaurant with great service:-)

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Reviewed on April 18, 2014 Verified Purchase

This is the third time we have arrived after 11 am and the restaurant was not open. The last time we waited til 11:30 and then left. This time we waited until 11:30 am and when they opened said they were at the grocery store!!

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Reviewed on April 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Good family diner. No frills but great food. Quiet enough for relaxed conversations. Professional and speedy wait staff.

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Reviewed on April 12, 2014 Verified Purchase

Fast great service, amazing food, awesome prices.

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Reviewed on March 29, 2014 Verified Purchase

Delicious food. Wonderful service.

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Reviewed on March 27, 2014 Verified Purchase

The food is consistantly good and the service is great.

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Reviewed on March 23, 2014 Verified Purchase

This is the best Chinese food around!

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Reviewed on March 21, 2014 Verified Purchase

Food was excellent as was the service. Very affordable and nice atmosphere. We will be back.

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Reviewed on February 22, 2014 Verified Purchase

Great service and good meals.

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Reviewed on February 18, 2014 Verified Purchase

Food is always the best!

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Robin T.
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Reviewed on February 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Probably the best Chinese food in West Linn! The General's Tso is highly recommended!!

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Reviewed on February 8, 2014 Verified Purchase

Food is excellent. Fresh, tasty hot; Great experience.

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Reviewed on February 5, 2014 Verified Purchase

food was fresh and abundant, the service excellent and we never wanted for anything, she was very attentive.

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Reviewed on January 24, 2014 Verified Purchase

Excellent prawns and walnuts. Huge portions.

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Reviewed on January 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Love this neighborhood restaurant. Food is good and service is wonderful. They can taylor their sauces to your request. Plenty of food for very reasonable prices.

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Reviewed on January 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Always excellent service from our very attentive waitress.

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Ismael M.
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Reviewed on January 13, 2014 Verified Purchase

GReat and friendly...quick service!

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Reviewed on January 12, 2014 Verified Purchase

Essence of China took reservations, food was delivered in a timely manner, service was efficient and friendly. The entire party enjoyed the meal including children 9 and 6.

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Reviewed on January 5, 2014 Verified Purchase

Understaffed for amount of customer traffic. Food not hot. Jest warm.

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Reviewed on January 1, 2014 Verified Purchase

meal was excellent, service was excellent, we will be back. SOON!!

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Reviewed on November 16, 2013 Verified Purchase

Attentive and friendly customer service and most importantly, great food which make the besr leftovers!

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Reviewed on November 7, 2013 Verified Purchase

Very good food. Portions were good. Service was also very good. Relaxed atmosphere

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Reviewed on October 15, 2013 Verified Purchase

Very nice server.

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Reviewed on October 7, 2013 Verified Purchase

Great food, great service and very fair pricing

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Reviewed on September 23, 2013 Verified Purchase

great food and friendly helpful staff

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Reviewed on September 23, 2013 Verified Purchase

The food was hot and steaming, it was also very delicious.

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Reviewed on September 14, 2013 Verified Purchase

It's always yummi!

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Robin T.
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Reviewed on September 12, 2013 Verified Purchase

We were all very impressed with the quality of our meals! We will be back & definately recommend Essence of China to others. Thank You

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Reviewed on September 10, 2013 Verified Purchase

The help are always friendly and accomodating. Nice people.

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Reviewed on September 8, 2013 Verified Purchase

Love this place n the service and food are excellent.

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Reviewed on August 31, 2013 Verified Purchase

Love this place. Really good food, great portions, kind and attentive service. Great location and family atmosphere.

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Reviewed on August 16, 2013 Verified Purchase

Friendly owners, incredibly tasty food, and a small but intimate room.

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Reviewed on August 9, 2013 Verified Purchase

Service and food were both excellent.

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Reviewed on August 5, 2013 Verified Purchase

Great service. Great food!

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Reviewed on August 2, 2013 Verified Purchase

Lovely, caring staff who make you very welcome and are responsive.

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Reviewed on August 1, 2013 Verified Purchase

the food is always good!

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Robin T.
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Reviewed on July 29, 2013 Verified Purchase

We had been there once before over a year ago and the food was great. Unfortunatley, this time around it was not. There was a good dinner crowd and we thought maybe we just ordered the wrong things, but judging by other patrons reactions, it seemed to be across the board bad.

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Reviewed on July 24, 2013 Verified Purchase

We had heard the food and amounts were excellent here and they were ceertainly correct. Enjoyable dining experience.

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Reviewed on July 18, 2013 Verified Purchase

Freindy staff and fantastic food.

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Reviewed on July 18, 2013 Verified Purchase

Freindy staff and fantastic food.

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Reviewed on July 11, 2013 Verified Purchase

Wonderful food. And awesome service.

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Reviewed on July 9, 2013 Verified Purchase

Great selection of food; great atmosphere; enjoyable personnel; great prices.

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Reviewed on July 3, 2013 Verified Purchase

They made substitutions on each entrée that we ordered, and were happy to do it. We ordered five entrees and everything was soooo good. We will definitely be back! And the service was excellent.

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Reviewed on July 2, 2013 Verified Purchase

We as a family eat at Essence of China at least once a month. Tonight it was just the 2 of us on a date night. We ordered a couple of different dinners than we usually do and we didn't care for the taste of them. Nonetheless, it will not stop us from coming back. We will just order what we are use to!

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Reviewed on June 24, 2013 Verified Purchase

Lots of great food and even had some left over to make a great lunch the next day.

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Reviewed on June 19, 2013 Verified Purchase

Incredible food and exceptional service!

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Reviewed on June 17, 2013 Verified Purchase

the meal was delicious, hot and fast. the staff was attentive and very friendly as usual. It's our favorite restaurant and we take lots of our friends there and it has become one of their favorites also.

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Reviewed on May 24, 2013 Verified Purchase

The waitress was extremely friendly and was so attentive to every need. Made my kids chopsticks with rubber bands and little extras made it really nice.

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Reviewed on May 16, 2013 Verified Purchase

Food and wait staff was excellent!

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Reviewed on May 12, 2013 Verified Purchase

Very good service and delicious food.

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Reviewed on April 27, 2013 Verified Purchase

We always enjoy going to this restaurant food is excellent and the wait staff is wonderful.

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Reviewed on April 24, 2013 Verified Purchase

The staff was friendly and helpful.

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Reviewed on April 15, 2013 Verified Purchase

best Chinese in town, best service in world

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Reviewed on April 14, 2013 Verified Purchase

a nice surprise

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Reviewed on April 11, 2013 Verified Purchase

Food was served a bit on the cool side...could have been warmer...

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Reviewed on April 10, 2013 Verified Purchase

They are very nice and they have a good selection on their menu

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Reviewed on April 8, 2013 Verified Purchase

Great food and great, quick service...always!

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Reviewed on April 1, 2013 Verified Purchase

Excellent food & service.

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Reviewed on March 27, 2013 Verified Purchase

Meals are always great!

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Robin T.
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Reviewed on March 22, 2013 Verified Purchase

The Twice Cooked Sizzle noodles were fabulous! Loved the sesame beef and Chicken Trio!!

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Reviewed on March 16, 2013 Verified Purchase

Great service. Great food.

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Reviewed on February 28, 2013 Verified Purchase

Best restaurant in Oregon.

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Reviewed on February 20, 2013 Verified Purchase

place is very small, lucky we got there before the crowd! Not excited about the fried rice...seemed overcooked.

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Reviewed on February 19, 2013 Verified Purchase

Janet is extremely friendly but not a chatter :-) which is good. Parking is always easy. Don't forget the Crispy eggplants (signature dish) and the chicken noodle soup. They're fantabulous!

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Reviewed on February 18, 2013 Verified Purchase

Great restaurant to take friends; great food; great owners.

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Reviewed on February 15, 2013 Verified Purchase

Love the salt and pepper shrimp here!

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Reviewed on February 11, 2013 Verified Purchase

Perfect, just perfect!

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Reviewed on January 23, 2013 Verified Purchase

Just ok.

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Reviewed on January 23, 2013 Verified Purchase

Jeanette is an awesome owner! She's very attentive. Foods are always delicious.

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Reviewed on January 21, 2013 Verified Purchase

Excellent dining, excellent service, excellent variety of food

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Reviewed on January 17, 2013 Verified Purchase

casual atmosphere and personable, attentive servers; great meal for the price

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Reviewed on January 16, 2013 Verified Purchase

It was New Year's day and we waited 15 minutes before being acknowledged. There were about 8 people in the lobby area, that were all waiting for food to go. There were 4 tables of (about the 10) that needed to be cleaned. After we were seated it was another 20 before they took our order...35 minutes from when we arrived. We were in the restaurant for over 1 1/2 hours of which we found out when we were leaving, that they were short staffed, an employee did not show up.

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Reviewed on January 8, 2013 Verified Purchase

The food is always good but although nice, the service is slow and a little unorganized. I think they understaff to save costs which I understand the reasoning but the guests suffer.

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Reviewed on January 8, 2013 Verified Purchase

Wonderful suggestions were made for us and the staff went out of their way to be friendly.

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Reviewed on January 8, 2013 Verified Purchase

We've been coming to Essence of China since 2008 and always have a pleasure to see the owner, his wife and the staff greet everyone. Foods are fresh and great. Try the Fried eggplant in brown sauce, it's amazing! Prices are excellent and the portion are HUGE!

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Reviewed on January 8, 2013 Verified Purchase

We've been coming to Essence of China since 2008 and always have a pleasure to see the owner, his wife and the staff greet everyone. Foods are fresh and great. Try the Fried eggplant in brown sauce, it's amazing! Prices are excellent and the portion are HUGE!

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Reviewed on January 7, 2013 Verified Purchase

The food was very tasty and hot. The server was very attentive.

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Reviewed on December 11, 2012 Verified Purchase

Always GOOD food and great wait staff!!

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Reviewed on December 10, 2012 Verified Purchase

Food is always excellent. Vegetables are fresh and prepared just right. Service is excellent; always open to our desires. Highly recommended.

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Reviewed on December 5, 2012 Verified Purchase

Excellent restaurant!

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Reviewed on December 4, 2012 Verified Purchase

The service was outstanding and the food was abosolutely fantastic.

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Reviewed on December 1, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great food and great service as always.

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Reviewed on November 19, 2012 Verified Purchase

great food...slow service due to presence of large party and only one server

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Reviewed on November 14, 2012 Verified Purchase

Love food. Gary couldn't be nicer!

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Reviewed on November 12, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great food, great service...very personable.

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Reviewed on November 11, 2012 Verified Purchase

Service a little slow, it was busy. The food came within reason, but hard to get their attention later. Fried food was very greasy.

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Reviewed on November 5, 2012 Verified Purchase

The waitress that served us was wonderful! She described the entrees with detailed descriptions, and the food was fresh.

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Reviewed on November 3, 2012 Verified Purchase

The service was exceptional and the food was good.Only problem is my husband likes teriyaki chicken and beef with egg noodles. They don't have egg noodles, only rice noodles, and couldn't see any teriyaki chicken or beef on menu.

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Reviewed on October 23, 2012 Verified Purchase

This is my favorite place to go! I even drive all the way from Beaverton!

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Reviewed on October 22, 2012 Verified Purchase

food is good and fresh and service is friendly.

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Reviewed on October 21, 2012 Verified Purchase

Our waiter was awesome!Thank you, we will come back.

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Reviewed on October 20, 2012 Verified Purchase

Very friendly staff. Dining with kids can be tough but our server was patient and friendly even when our one year old kept trying to steal his pen. We'll be going again.

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Reviewed on October 15, 2012 Verified Purchase

When we come to visit our son and his family we always insist on coming to this wonderful family restaurant. Unfortunately it has been a couple of years since we came to OR, but I used one of my certificates I purchased on my account. We haven't found any as consistently good as well as reasonable in CA.

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Reviewed on October 15, 2012 Verified Purchase

One server for about ten tables.

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Reviewed on October 14, 2012 Verified Purchase

This is the best Chinese food we've ever eaten

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Reviewed on September 10, 2012 Verified Purchase

The best Chinese food I've ever eaten, and the hostess has to be the sweetest woman in the world. Huge portions of authentic perfectly-flavored food and attentive servers plus AMAZING prices. And they just added a cocktail menu!!

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Reviewed on September 9, 2012 Verified Purchase

Outstanding service, excellent quality of food, and very generous portions. Better than average Chinese food. Nice presentation also.

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Reviewed on September 4, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great food and excellent service!

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Reviewed on August 12, 2012 Verified Purchase

Very congenial atmosphere. Decor is a bit plain, but very serviceable. Food is excellent, with generous portions.

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Reviewed on August 10, 2012 Verified Purchase

The waiter is awesome

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Reviewed on August 10, 2012 Verified Purchase

the food is always exceptional and the service is prompt and friendly

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Reviewed on August 3, 2012 Verified Purchase

1st time there. Will be back!!

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Reviewed on August 3, 2012 Verified Purchase

2nd time there in a month! Very good food and friendly service!!

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Reviewed on July 29, 2012 Verified Purchase

This is a special place for my husband and I, and we are always delighted with the food, the service, and the the interaction with the owner and the rest of the staff.

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Reviewed on July 23, 2012 Verified Purchase

It is a delight to dine here. We always enjoy ourselves and the food.

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Reviewed on July 16, 2012 Verified Purchase

Food was PERFECT! Huge portions exactly the way we ordered, staff was friendly, quick, and attentive to our every need. WONDERFUL PLACE for a family visit or romantic evening out!!!!

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Reviewed on July 13, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great taste and quick, friendly service.

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Reviewed on July 10, 2012 Verified Purchase

Love that smokey flavor in the fried rice!

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Reviewed on July 10, 2012 Verified Purchase

Excellent food, great value and service!

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Reviewed on July 9, 2012 Verified Purchase

I have eaten there many times and the gentleman who owns it takes pride in his service and food. I highly reccomend it.

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Reviewed on July 9, 2012 Verified Purchase

The homemade banana coconut ice cream is not to be missed. Great delivery service too. Restaurant.com brought us into the restaurant and the service was supurb!

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Reviewed on July 8, 2012 Verified Purchase

completely excellent.

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Reviewed on July 7, 2012 Verified Purchase

The service was excellent as well as the food! Atmosphere could use some help but other than that it was excellent!!

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Reviewed on June 23, 2012 Verified Purchase

Wonderful food and wonderful staff

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Reviewed on June 12, 2012 Verified Purchase

BEST FOOD EVER!!!! The portions are huge, the prices are great, the restaurant/bathrooms are immaculate, and the entire staff is absolutely some of the nicest people I've ever met. YOU GOTTA EAT HERE!!!!!!!!

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Reviewed on June 3, 2012 Verified Purchase

The waiter we had was very rushed and not at all friendly or personal. I think the restaurant is really understaffed and needs more waiters. The one we had had to rush quickly and didn't have time to even listen to our wishes!

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Reviewed on May 20, 2012 Verified Purchase

Wonderful place to eat. We will definitely go again.

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Reviewed on May 12, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great food, service, price,and efficiency. I have recommended this restaurant numerous times to family and friends.I brought my son and his family today for dinner and they loved the food. They will definitely come again.

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Reviewed on May 11, 2012 Verified Purchase

I had eaten here before using restaurant.com resource. I thought the most recent dining experience to be better than the previous. The food was the best Chinese food I have ever eaten.

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Reviewed on May 10, 2012 Verified Purchase

BEST Chinese food ever! Fabulous quick friendly service, huge portions, great low prices. YOU GOTTA EAT HERE

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Reviewed on May 5, 2012 Verified Purchase

Essence of China is the best Chinese restaurant around. Great food, friendly and excellent service!

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Reviewed on May 3, 2012 Verified Purchase

Wonderful food and service.

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Reviewed on May 1, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great little restaurant! We took our in-laws from Australia.

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Reviewed on May 1, 2012 Verified Purchase

never would have found this qiuaint restaurant on our own. Great place to eat, and we loved using our restaurant.com coupons.

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Reviewed on April 30, 2012 Verified Purchase

Some of the best Chinese food I have had in Portland!

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Reviewed on April 27, 2012 Verified Purchase

The server was excelent. He was available without hovering and didn't make me feel pressured or rushed. It was a great casual and comfortable environment. Though the food was very good, I was a little disipointed with the Pork, it was a little dry, but tender and very tasty. All the portions were well worth the cost and I had leftovers enough for dinner.

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Reviewed on April 15, 2012 Verified Purchase

Excellent food, service and good portion.

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Reviewed on April 13, 2012 Verified Purchase

Wonderful experience, and I loved the pork fried rice.

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Reviewed on March 29, 2012 Verified Purchase

Excellent food and service!

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Reviewed on March 28, 2012 Verified Purchase

I was very pleased with the taste,serving size,value and service.I will definitely recommend this restaurant to my family and friends.

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Reviewed on March 27, 2012 Verified Purchase

Very Good Overall experience. Thank You!

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Reviewed on March 19, 2012 Verified Purchase

Food was FABULOUS, hot, fresh, perfectly seasoned, and plenty of it! We had a great dinner, will definitely return!!

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Reviewed on March 19, 2012 Verified Purchase

I really enjoyed this restaurant and plan to visit again. Thank you for a great experience and for helping me find a new favorite.

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Reviewed on February 29, 2012 Verified Purchase

can't wait for next time!

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Reviewed on February 20, 2012 Verified Purchase

good food, and great friendly service. thanks so much - we will be back!

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Reviewed on February 19, 2012 Verified Purchase

The restaurant was extremely busy when we were there but that was great to see because a lot of the businesses in the area have closed. Glad to see they are thriving. Great food! Service was great and sure working their butts off!

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Reviewed on February 19, 2012 Verified Purchase

Fantastic restaurant; one of our favorite restaurant. We recommend this restaurant to all of our friends.

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Reviewed on February 19, 2012 Verified Purchase

We love this place. They have the best chinese food ever! The waiter is also extremely friendly.

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Reviewed on February 3, 2012 Verified Purchase

I enjoy coming to Essence of China for its good foor and excellent service. Thank you!

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Reviewed on January 23, 2012 Verified Purchase

Consistently excellent all the way around.

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Reviewed on January 22, 2012 Verified Purchase

Best Chinese restaurant in Oregon.this includes waiters and waitresses.

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Reviewed on January 21, 2012 Verified Purchase

Staff was very homespun and helpful in every way. A great family restaurant.

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Reviewed on January 11, 2012 Verified Purchase

I have been coming here for over a decade and I really, really love the food, service and atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place!

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Reviewed on January 3, 2012 Verified Purchase

Happy New Year!

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Reviewed on January 1, 2012 Verified Purchase

delicious! and great quantity too :)

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Reviewed on December 28, 2011 Verified Purchase

One of our favorite restaurants. We enjoy taking friends to this place. Never have left hungry.

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Reviewed on December 27, 2011 Verified Purchase

love it

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Reviewed on December 23, 2011 Verified Purchase

The food and service were both fantastic. Don't miss ordering the My Soup which is especially great!

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Reviewed on December 21, 2011 Verified Purchase

Great friendly service and fabulous food!

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Reviewed on December 14, 2011 Verified Purchase

Terrific food and service. Always a pleasure to go there and with the coupon it makes the experience even better.

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Reviewed on December 4, 2011 Verified Purchase

Wonderful restaurant. Very quaint and warm. Service was excellent and waiter was very accommodating to special request.

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Reviewed on November 28, 2011 Verified Purchase

consistently good

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Reviewed on November 20, 2011 Verified Purchase

Service was lovely. I brought a friend who was impressed. I usually get take-out from Essence of China and it is always good.The staff are all just great.

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Reviewed on November 17, 2011 Verified Purchase

Always an excellent experience. We try to recommend this restaurant as often as possible to friends and people we come in contact with. Better tasting food can't be found anywhere else. Thanks again for a great experience!

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Reviewed on November 13, 2011 Verified Purchase

The atmosphere was lovely. The server was very friendly and described meals to us when asked. The food was very reasonably priced and delicious. We had extras to take home and enjoy later! Will definitely return.

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Reviewed on November 11, 2011 Verified Purchase

best service in town

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Reviewed on November 10, 2011 Verified Purchase

The server was very helpful and pleasant.

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Reviewed on November 5, 2011 Verified Purchase

Always great service and delicious food! :)

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Reviewed on November 5, 2011 Verified Purchase

Our new favorite restaurant.

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Reviewed on October 26, 2011 Verified Purchase

Service and food is the best around!

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Reviewed on October 21, 2011 Verified Purchase

at first, this was my little escape one-on-one time with myself. But it now has much more significance. This is where my husband and I would go when we were dating, and this is where he chose to propose to me. We thoroughly enjoy its simplicity, the staff, and the food. Every time is special and enjoyable! We look forward to many years of dining here.AAR & MJR

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Reviewed on October 18, 2011 Verified Purchase

Great restaurant...we've been there with friends and we'll be back

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Reviewed on October 15, 2011 Verified Purchase

Parking was difficult. There was a rowdy crowd at the pub next door. Great service and nice seating arrangement.

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Reviewed on October 9, 2011 Verified Purchase

Love it.

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Reviewed on October 7, 2011 Verified Purchase

the best chinese food around!

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Reviewed on October 2, 2011 Verified Purchase

Best service in town

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Reviewed on September 25, 2011 Verified Purchase

Loved the people that worked there and the food.

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Reviewed on September 24, 2011 Verified Purchase

It is in Old town West Linn, which is a very quaint place to visit. We had a very pleasant experience and the food was great.

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Reviewed on September 20, 2011 Verified Purchase

Our waiter was extremely friendly and accomodating! The food was excellent as well! We will definitely be going back again.

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Reviewed on September 18, 2011 Verified Purchase

Fantastic restaurant, fantastic family; fantastic food; one of our favorite restaurants. Yes, WE WILLBE BACK !

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Reviewed on September 10, 2011 Verified Purchase

awsome food

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Reviewed on September 9, 2011 Verified Purchase

Received the help we needed to stay on our vegetarian diet. Brought home enough for dinner. So the two of us enjoyed two full meals out of it. Plus my wife enjoyed looking in the nearby stores.

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Reviewed on August 29, 2011 Verified Purchase

I wish you didn't have to spend $35. to use the $25. certificate!

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Reviewed on August 26, 2011 Verified Purchase

This is by far the best Chinese restaurant I have been to in Oregon. The food is the best! the staff is awesome! You will not be disappointed if you eat here!

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Reviewed on August 24, 2011 Verified Purchase

The waiter has a phenomenal memory. Even with 5 people ordering different menu items and drinks, he didn't have to write anything down and didn't miss anything!

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Reviewed on August 23, 2011 Verified Purchase

The service is always fantastic. The young man that was our waiter is always very helpful, kind and gracious. The food is also very good.

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Reviewed on August 23, 2011 Verified Purchase

Essence of China has consistent excellent food and service. Our server Gary is the best in town.

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Reviewed on August 19, 2011 Verified Purchase

We had so much food that we will be eating left overs for days.

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Reviewed on August 18, 2011 Verified Purchase

The food tonight was especially excellent! Everything tasted so fresh and good. We recommend this Restaurant to everyone we can. Always a great experience. Gary is the best waiter!!

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Reviewed on August 10, 2011 Verified Purchase

Meal was great, and waiters very friendly and efficient.

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Reviewed on August 10, 2011 Verified Purchase

Food quality was not very good.

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Reviewed on August 9, 2011 Verified Purchase

Great food and service!

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Reviewed on August 5, 2011 Verified Purchase

Excellent, wonderful fresh food and quick service!

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Reviewed on August 3, 2011 Verified Purchase

The waiter memorizes orders. Also, very polite.

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Reviewed on August 1, 2011 Verified Purchase

It isn't ever busy which we like, but at the same time, I reccomend you, and want you to continue to be a great restaurant. One thing I would change is the newspaper is always on the table, where people are making a first restaurant impression, and I would change that. You want a good memory not a newspaper memory in a restaurant. We are there about 5 times a year.

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Reviewed on July 30, 2011 Verified Purchase

The service is great, good wonderful. A nice dining experience

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Reviewed on July 27, 2011 Verified Purchase

Service is Incredible!

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Reviewed on July 23, 2011 Verified Purchase

Our server was awesome. Always willing to take the time to explain the different foods and willing to accommodate if we wanted to change something. This is my favorite Chinese food restaurant.

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