East Essence - Down

European, Noodles, Food
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East Essence

East Essence
4.3 / 5 (826 reviews)

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Visitors to the restaurant have shared mixed feedback, with some expressing disappointment in the service and portions. Complaints about unfriendly staff and small chip portions were balanced by positive comments on the quality of the food and service. The revamp of the restaurant was appreciated, but suggestions were made for ambient background music to improve the atmosphere. Overall, some diners found the experience to be exceptional, with delicious food, friendly staff, and great value for money. However, issues with payment methods may impact returning customers. Despite mixed reviews, the restaurant continues to have loyal patrons praising the cuisine and service.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Graham

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 826 reviews

Was Robert Popa Emil at East Essence a mag?
Food excellent, service 1st class. Restaurant been revamped which is very nice but the only thing missing was just a bit of soft background music which would have filled the empty atmosphere. Many thanks, beautiful meal. View all feedback.

What LadyElayn dislikes about East Essence:
After reading reviews looking at menu, was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant .. I 'm struggling to say anything positive. The service was slow and a couldn 't be bothered attitude was evident. The waitresses spent more time talking with a pal who was dining rather than work. No complimentary prawn crackers served. Main complaint was the meal was not hot, clearly it had been sitting waiting on waitres... View all feedback.

yhughes-1
18.07.2022

Omg after reading some of the negative reviews we have almost not visited this restaurant. but luckily we have a visit and wow. eat awesome, staff amazing, service faultless HAPPY/SMILEY.... thank you for being there! please note them when they read the negative reviews that some people just find out to find mistakes and complain! we really couldn't blame. not even the prices (actually not expensive huge thanks to all employees of karen and marcus

dphillips
30.11.2021

Perfect as always, everytime we are in Ardglass we go here for dinner. It is always fab

hall-zoe
30.11.2021

I always get a very satisfactory meal here many a weekend. And the staff are very good. Good lay out too.

graham-keeling-2
02.08.2024

Absolutely fantastic restaurant, food was lovely and the service was freindly and quick, 1st rate.

stephen-barnes-cat15
02.08.2024

Great takeaway food. Edit: We've been using East Essence for about 2 years and been very impressed by their food and quality. However recently they've stopped taking card payments. I only use card and haven't used cash in about 5 years. I really don't understand why they'd remove a modern and convenient payment method and force me to go a mile away to get old-fashioned cash. There are other Chinese restaurants nearby who take cards, so I guess I'll be using these from now on.

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