Essence Of The Orient

Probably the best Chinese restaurant and takeaway around the town. We have been ordering for years and it is always consistently good. The restaurant is nice and clean and normally it is not crowded which is a plus this days. Take away is usually fast so food arrives hot and before you starve too much. I don't know how they do it but I get delivered in Baswich in about 30 minutes after ordering and paying by phone with my debit card. If you collect they have the order ready usually in 15/20 minutes.
My favourites are the Singapore Vermicelli, the bean curd in black bean sauce (tofu) ...but they have many other delicious options like the crispy chicken and salt and pepper squid, crab and corn soup, etc.

Had such a wonderful meal here for my friend's birthday. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was absolutely delicious. I was excited to see they had my favourite dish, mapo tofu, which I struggle to find in other Chinese restaurants in this town. I wish they would also put it on the takeaway menu :) Thank you for a lovely evening!

..the 'Won Tuns'..in my soup were bits of Cumberland sausage..instead of traditional pork and prawn..?...I ordered the 'dry' special noodles...a favourite of mine since the main flavour is from the Wok itself...'the taste of a 1000 meals' the Chinese call it...unfortunately mine was not clean and executed correctly...

Ordered for the first time, after being recommended from a family member. Came in about 40 minutes which is standard to what we expect, especially on a Saturday night. Food was piping hot still, well sealed and tasted amazing. We had the meal option for two people, which when arrived could easily fill 4 people, if you were to purchase a portion of chips on the side too. Honestly. everything was spot on! Will definitely be ordering again 😊

What a very dissapointing evening. To be fair the food was good but the restraunt was very cold. Staff were serving customers in their coat and gloves. Chinese New Year was not even evident, no music ,no atmosphere, couldn't wait to get out. Too cold to sit and chat over a glass of wine. No ambiance what so ever.
What a shame, they missed promoting Chinese New Year. !

No atmosphere, freezing cold ,no music and lighting dim and cold feeling ..a terrible place to dine out ...the food was ok but couldnt get out fast enough..Staff were wearing winter coats and gloves to stay warm ......avoid

The only Chinese restaurant in Stafford and within walking distance from the town centre. The rest are Chinese takeaways. Ample seating. Fast service. Accept card payment which is a bonus (lots of Chinese places are cash-only). Good value for money.

The lady who served us was lovely but the restaurant was so cold and an awful draft blowing. My elderly parents had chosen the venue and I was concerned for them but the low temperature was uncomfortable for everyone. I spoke to the lady serving snd she turned down the air con which was blowing cold and fetched a small fan heater for my Mother but it was not sufficient heat and the draft persisted. Only a few tables in use in this fairly large space so maybe that's why heating was at a minimum and little atmosphere. Food was OK but won't be hurrying back as the temperature made for an uncomfortable experience.