Essex Chinese Kitchen

We are seriously SO impressed with Essex Chinese Kitchen. The food is amazing — everything tasted incredibly fresh, flavorful, and high quality. And on top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the portions you get. We ordered the bubble teas (brown sugar milk tea and original milk tea), and they were SO good — perfectly balanced with that floral black tea flavor coming through. Not overly sweet, just smooth and refreshing. I got the golden fried brown shrimp with fried rice and it was FIRE. Crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and broccoli, and they absolutely do NOT skimp on portions. The serving sizes were generous and so satisfying. The staff were also super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Honestly, we

I dont recommend the Shrimp egg roll! Szechuan shrimp- nice portion, but didnt taste fresh!

I went there yesterday because of the 4.7 star rating. I usually don't leave reviews, but I don't want others to be mislead like I was. I went there after lunchtime so it was not busy and the service is fine. There is some limited seating, but is really a take-out place. My order was take out. The food is mediocre at best, and I will not be returning. The food was bland, tasteless and greasy. The wonton soup was more clear than traditional yellow chicken broth based wonton soup, and tasted like it was watered down. The chicken fried rice with cashews and pineapple was meh. The chicken lo mein was thick, overly soft, greasy, and again tasteless. I did not try the shrimp with lobster sauce, but my wife told me not to go there again. The chinese noodles were big and looked liked they

Food was good. Usual Chinese food menu. Wasn't the best I've ever had but it was a good solid meal. I especially liked the taste and texture of the boneless spare ribs. The egg rolls were not as good as other places I've eaten.

Soups (egg drop and wonton) and egg rolls are great. Boneless sparerib Combo platter was 80% rice but good flavor. Disappointed with the portion. The general tso chicken was awful and a rip off. I paid more for white meat. What arrived was a dish of fried bread. Literally $20 for fried bread covered in sauce. Service was good but I can’t speak to the atmosphere since I’ve never being inside, but considering general tso is usually what I order I wouldn’t go back.