The Essence of China

1727 Willamette Falls Dr, West Linn
(503) 656-6578

Recent Reviews

Krista Myers

Really good Chinese food with great prices and portions! We had the General Tso’s Chicken, fried shrimp, Lo Mein, and Broccoli Beef. We don’t get Chinese all the time but this is our new favorite!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hugh Greenshields

Delivery order we received was not what was ordered. Receipt on bag was our order contents wasn't. The food shows improvement from previous orders.

Food: 4

Service: 1

Carrie, Beal

Consistently outstanding. They do their own local delivery which is a genuine attribute on a night where you just don't want to venture out.The wait staff is superior and always cheery and friendly. Nothing but the highest praise.Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible for physically handicapped diners, perfect for a wheelchair plus during warmer weather they have outside seating that's glorious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef, Mongolian Beef, Hot and Sour Soup, Soup

Kelsey Voss

The fact you can still order delivery without going through some annoying door dash postmate or food delivery app is quite a rarity. They have pretty authentic Mandarin style Chinese food. I enjoy that they still the same people working there they had eight years ago. I give it two thumbs up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lori Kemper

This had to be the worst Chinese Food that I have ever eaten!The Beef in the broccoli beef had no flavor what so ever after obviously being tenderized with baking soda (Way too long! ) and, the salted shrimp dish no better ….

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Connor Brown

The most heart-warming customer service! You feel super welcome there ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

von clark

They rarely disappoint and their very consistent. The hot and sour soup rules on a hangover and the won ton is excellent for a cold or feeling down.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Soup

Glenna White

Always good, fresh food. Nicest people that serve the customers. Restaurant very clean!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric M

Orange chicken is delicious, one of the top restaurants for orange chicken. Always have a little trouble with the takeout ordering but the staff is friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

J VN

The rice was very bland and the chicken needed more flavor. I also think if Tabasco sauce is the go to hot sauce then something is clearly wrong. I will say that the service was good, but more attention needs to be focused on the food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Julio Valdez-Nolasco

The rice was very bland and the chicken needed more flavor. I also think if Tabasco sauce is the go to hot sauce then something is clearly wrong. I will say that the service was good, but more attention needs to be focused on the food.

Doris Newton-Skinner

The food was amazing. Highly recommend eating here. The staff was excellent.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Very easy access

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sweet and Sour Chicken

Steve Pieters

My family and I went to Essence of China and for my daughter’s 14th birthday lunch. It was awesome! Most everyone had something different but in my opinion the hot and sour soup with General Tso was the best. My wife on the hand loves the Egg Foo Young. It is definitely one of her favorites. Guys all in all it’s a very good Chinese restaurant and worth a taste.

Recommended dishes: Sweet and Sour Chicken

Santa Rimsevica

Best Chinese food I’ve had in a long time. Flavorful, crispy, fresh - delicious!The staff is warm and welcoming and restaurant is spotless! Thank you!

Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice

Caelan Stefancik

Food was great. Got shrimp lo mein which was excellent as well as the egg drop soup and the other meals my parents were served. Staff was awesome. The owner made good conversation and seemed genuinely interested in talking to his customers. He was a very sweet guy who obviously really enjoyed the company his customers provided. Whenever I come back to West Linn I will definitely drop in to say hello and grab some more food!

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