The Essence of China

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Essence Of China Restaurant is located in Oregon. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Chilean dishes.

User Reviews of The Essence of China

Good, basic Chinese food

Neat old building, but watch your step where it slopes up into the dining room. Standard dishes were good -- sesame beef was flavorful but not very spicy. They have a kind-of "sampler" dish with three types of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Sherwood Dog Training club fundraiser by Linda B. at InsiderPages

Generally great food, good location tho parking can be a nuisance at times as there is a sports bar in same strip-mall. Nice service, very relaxed atmosphere, friendly people. Very ample portions make great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Madras M.

2.0 of 5 stars. OK food, nothing great. They put too much soy sauce!
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I finally wandered down the block to the Essence of China hoping against hope that it wouldn't be packed for lunch. The place was bustling but the waiter was very quick to take my to-go order and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Safeway chinese food beats this place anyday, sad but true.

We read the reviews before we went out because we wanted some good Chinese food. This place has some great reviews from people, dont believe them. I hate to be down on anyone but we were very disappointed. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Restaurant.com | Essence Of China

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...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Great food and service!

This place is great. We eat here at least once a month! Good sized, very tasty portions. Get the string beans! As with most of Willamette the parking is not so good, but a little walk never hurts, especially...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is my neighborhood Chinese place and I sooo wish I could give it a rave or even say it was great, but it is just fair to middling at best. Great location (except for the parking situation) in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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My new favorite Take out.

Awesome food, large portions great price.I enjoyed the Orange Chicken and the Noodle soup. I called and it was ready in less than 15 min.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Dry, tasteless food and horrible customer Service

It took over an hour for them to deliver a simple order of Genral Tsos Chicken, Fried Wontons and Sweet and Sour Pork.The pork was fried and tasteless, the sauce (that I had to add myself) was too sweet and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Beyond my expectations

Excelant customer service! Great food!We had our meal delivered and it was extremley fast and still hot when it arrived. The food was super yummy and fresh! Some of the best Chinese food we have had in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Authentic Chinese

I have always enjoyed the Essence of China Restaurant. They have friendly service, and although at times it maybe difficult to understand them, they make sure you are satisfied and do their best to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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This is the real thing.

Wow, I totally disagree with these negative reviews! Are you sure you have the right restaurant people??? I love this place and come to eat here at least a few times a month. So do my coworkers and they love...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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I'd rather eat rendered animal fat every day for the rest of my life than eat here again.

Well, I don't know precisely what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. The Chinese food at this restaurant is unexceptional at best. The kung pao chicken had no kung pao, the garlic chicken had no garlic, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Don't eat Chinese food in West Linn.

Oh my god. I can't believe that cost me money. If you're the type of person who eats your sesame chicken with a fork, then maybe this place is for you, but for the more discerning customer, it's the blandest,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Avoid like the plague

Everything they serve here tastes bland and undercooked. White people should stay away from Chinese food and stick to what they do best: imperialism.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Very tasteful

I have dined here since the restaurant opened 6 1/2 years ago and there some must haves you must try! The Egg Foo Young is terrific (ignore last post) especially if you have it with chicken, the Hot and Sour...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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The worst Chinese food we've ever had!

Even the steamed white rice was bad -- hard and dry! The egg foo young was a hard bread patty with funky yellow sauce, the mu shu pork was gross and the pancakes were stale and hard. The sweet & sour combo was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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Exelent Chinese by Ryan K. at InsiderPages

This is probably one of the better Chinese restaurant in the West Linn area. The wairessess are nice, the food is exelent, and the prices are cheap. If you go before 3, be sure to ask for the lunch menu.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Best we've found

My wife and I tried 5-6 Chinese restaurants in the WL/LO area before finding Essence of China, and deciding it would be "our" Chinese restauarant. Quality, flavorful food, and friendly service. Basic, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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The Best Chinese in the Portland Area

We have experienced several different Chinese restaurants in Portland and have to say that this is the best! Service is prompt. Food arrives fast, and it is very fresh! You can't go wrong with any dish. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2004
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Wcities

chef chen brings his expertise to portland at this authentic restaurant that serves exceptionally fresh mandarin and cantonese delicacies in an efficient manner. chinese lanterns and prints add to the asian...
wcities.com - user review
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