Essence Of China
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The Essence of China is a friendly and efficient Chinese restaurant seasoned with diversity. The amazing menu offers new and traditional items. Lightly sauced Cantonese dishes are piled high with pure and fresh ingredients, to ensure the best tasting Chinese food.
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Customer Reviews (22 reviews)
osuchic3381
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2009I had heard great things about this place through friends and family and finally ventured in. I love hot and sour soup and it was amazing. The perfect blend of spicy. We also shared pot stickers which were good. I tried a... (more)
Oregon City family
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2009This is by far the best Chinese food we have had since leaving the San Francisco Bay Area. We are frequent customers of the delivery service. We brought a large family group to the restaurant and everyone was... (more)
dadster
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2009We have been to this little place several times on sunday afternoons for lunch in the last couple of years. People are always friendly, and the food has always been superb. For those that say fheir prices are high, we... (more)
bkkissel
on Citysearch May 30, 2009This is a great restaurant with good food and service, convenient location, reasonable prices, etc. Looking forward to trying more restaurants recommended in CitySearch (more)
OregonCityFamily
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2008Neat 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 chicken... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2008Generally 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 doggie... (more)
starride
on Citysearch Jun 10, 2008We 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 food was... (more)
redrider829
on Citysearch May 07, 2008This 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 since you're... (more)
jman1066
on Citysearch Mar 14, 2008Awesome 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. (more)
djschlotthauer
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2007Excelant 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 while. I would... (more)
mrscruff
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2007It 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 instead of... (more)
damdweller
on Citysearch Jun 30, 2007I 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 accommodate. I... (more)
chiz
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2007Wow, 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 the food as... (more)
shutupcatpower
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2007Oh 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, most... (more)
iamasianiwouldknow
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2007Everything they serve here tastes bland and undercooked. White people should stay away from Chinese food and stick to what they do best: imperialism. (more)
gibberishforallicare
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2007Well, 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 the crispy... (more)
savvydiner007
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2006I 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 is great and... (more)
alison_solari
on Citysearch Aug 25, 2006Even 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 chewy-gooey.... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2005Casual neighborhood restaurant serving Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine seven days a week. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2005This 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.... (more)
ramonesfan
on Citysearch May 12, 2005My 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 clean and... (more)
mmcdowe
on Citysearch Sep 26, 2004We 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 have moved... (more)