China Essence
“Home make chinese food takeaway”
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About China Essence
In Carnforth, China Essence is a takeout restaurant at 2 Scotland Rd that prepares its Chinese dishes from scratch. The kitchen sits at the back of the shop, so customers collecting an order can watch the cooking from the front counter. Orders are collected in person. The menu includes salt and pepper chicken, sweet and sour prawns made with tempura-battered king prawns, and crispy duck. Fried rice comes in versions with king prawn or mushroom, and chicken curry is also available. Salt and chili chips round out the choices for anyone who wants a side.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salt and chilli chips, sweet and sour king prawns, chicken curry and crispy duck.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salt and chilli chips, sweet and sour king prawns, chicken curry and crispy duck.
Customer Review Summary
Chicken curry with fried rice, including a king prawn and mushroom version, is what several reviewers order, and one says they will order again. Close behind are the salt and chilli chips, which one couple calls the best they have had, and sweet and sour prawns made with tempura battered king prawns rather than the usual sweaty balls. Others praise ribs in honey sauce, crispy duck, and chicken in green pepper and black bean sauce, along with generous portions and friendly, quick service. The complaints are specific. One reviewer says the pork ribs and deep fried pork had a funny smell and reports that everyone in the party had stomach trouble the next morning. Another says the online menu was out of date, the bill came in far above the expected total, and the owner declined a refund, while the salt and pepper chicken was dry and came as about six pieces. A third found the food bland yet overly salty, with no prawn crackers on a big order. Several ask diners not to judge the shop front, since the cooking is visible in the back kitchen.
Customer Review Summary
Chicken curry with fried rice, including a king prawn and mushroom version, is what several reviewers order, and one says they will order again. Close behind are the salt and chilli chips, which one couple calls the best they have had, and sweet and sour prawns made with tempura battered king prawns rather than the usual sweaty balls. Others praise ribs in honey sauce, crispy duck, and chicken in green pepper and black bean sauce, along with generous portions and friendly, quick service. The complaints are specific. One reviewer says the pork ribs and deep fried pork had a funny smell and reports that everyone in the party had stomach trouble the next morning. Another says the online menu was out of date, the bill came in far above the expected total, and the owner declined a refund, while the salt and pepper chicken was dry and came as about six pieces. A third found the food bland yet overly salty, with no prawn crackers on a big order. Several ask diners not to judge the shop front, since the cooking is visible in the back kitchen.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lonely people, quick service, great food. We got take-out, so not sure what it is like eating in.”
- Google user
“Amazing food, staff were so nice, go here!”
- Google user
“Ordered chicken curry and fried rice with king prawn and mushroom with fried rice. Both were delicious. We will definately order from here again.”
- Google user
“Great food, polite and a must go if you are staying around Carnforth or Pine Lake”
- Google user
“Wow! What a find , this has been a great experience! We had Mini Starter, Ribs in Honey sauce, 1/4 Crispy Duck, Chicken in Green Pepper n Black Bean sauce, Chicken Curry, fried rice The tastiest Chinese meal we have had actually! Portions are generous and the flavours were outstanding. Please don’t judge the front of the shop as the business is in the back and you can see all the cooking going on too!! Prices are standard and cheaper than others around the area.”
Location
Restaurants near China Essence
- 1.6 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, fish and chips, pizza with chilli honey
- Slyne Lodge4.38573.3 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
overcooked steaks, cold food served, order-at-bar system confusion
- Gallico Lounge4.58535.7 mi away
tapas, gluten free menu, fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Essence | 4.4154 | — | salt and chilli chips, sweet and sour king prawns, chicken curry |
| Waters Edge Restaurant & BarWheelchair accessible | 4.2411 | 1.6 mi | sunday roast, fish and chips, pizza with chilli honey |
| Slyne LodgeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.3857 | 3.3 mi | overcooked steaks, cold food served, order-at-bar system confusion |
| Gallico Lounge | 4.5853 | 5.7 mi away | tapas, gluten free menu, fries |
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