Engimono - Lyon

Interesting evening! I had an 8:30 reservation but service quite slow due to a busy fully booked restaurant with 2 lovely and friendly waitresses and a nice own... read more Interesting evening! I had an 8:30 reservation but service quite slow due to a busy fully booked restaurant with 2 lovely and friendly waitresses and a nice owner at first, who was the ONLY one seating and taking all orders for the entire restaurant inside and outside). After waiting quite some time to place our order—I mistakenly took a recommendation for my son’s order from the owner after his initial choice of pork dish was already finished for the evening. After the long wait to order food, it totally slipped my mind to even asked her what was in the recommended chicken dish—which had peanuts my son is allergic to). I will say they ask online to mentioned allergies etc. but felt she also should have asked us about allergies before giving her unwarranted recommendation. Now, what was disappointing is though I took full accountability for not asking—the owner just smiled and accepted I pay entirely for this dish on top of still ordering another meal for my son. No real apology from her nor did she take any accountability not professional and no etiquette). Now, on to the meals—his dumpling soup was average and did not match soup perhaps wrong choice). My shrimp dish barely had any shrimps and I believe they rationed off maybe 4 small shrimps I’m probably being generous on how many shrimps was actually in this dish). It was a few chopped pieces breaded and fried in sweet and sour sauce then mixed in a bowl of mostly spicy peppers, onions expensive for that it was). This dish was overpowered by peppers, onions, celery etc. It really was missing the main opening act—“The SHRIMP”!

Very good restaurant which deserves its very good rating. It was a discovery for me this evening and it has become my favorite Chinese restaurant in Lyon. The w... read more Very good restaurant which deserves its very good rating. It was a discovery for me this evening and it has become my favorite Chinese restaurant in Lyon. The waitresses are very pleasant and very helpful, we received very good advice on our dishes. The dishes were just delicious, we enjoyed ourselves. For people who like spicy food, I recommend the shredded chicken pot which was very good.

August Not many choices out there in Lyon at the moment and certainly not many that are aware and protected. Engimlno was brilliant tonight, keeping everyone at... read more August Not many choices out there in Lyon at the moment and certainly not many that are aware and protected. Engimlno was brilliant tonight, keeping everyone at a safe distance from other customers and ensuring cleanliness was at the forefront of their service....The food was exceptional. Service was brilliant and staff warm and welcoming. Would definitely go back if our stay in Lyon was longer.

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

In my opinion the best Chinese restaurant I have ever been to! Far from clichés, we can enjoy real and authentic cuisine, made with fresh products! I'm a fan ju... read more In my opinion the best Chinese restaurant I have ever been to! Far from clichés, we can enjoy real and authentic cuisine, made with fresh products! I'm a fan just like all the friends to whom I introduce this gem!!!