Jin Yuan - Waterville

This restaurant is nearly the best Chinese place I've been to in Maine. The portion sizes are modest, but the food is exceptionally well-prepared. From the outs... read more This restaurant is nearly the best Chinese place I've been to in Maine. The portion sizes are modest, but the food is exceptionally well-prepared. From the outside, it may look like a hidden gem, but inside it's a different story—it's clean and welcoming. Highly recommended!

One of the best meals of our trip, one of the best Chinese dishes I’ve honestly ever had. Portions were massive, food was fresh and complexly flavored. Wonderfu... read more One of the best meals of our trip, one of the best Chinese dishes I’ve honestly ever had. Portions were massive, food was fresh and complexly flavored. Wonderful service by the charming owner. A genuinely lovely place that appears to have lots of repeat customers. Try the spicy tofu!

Great place, was a little slow. Probably through the construction on Main Street. Service was amazing and went through what they had. Food came in a contemporar... read more Great place, was a little slow. Probably through the construction on Main Street. Service was amazing and went through what they had. Food came in a contemporary mansion and tasted amazing.

The food at Jin Yuan is outstanding, and the staff are exceptionally friendly. I wished I had a Chinese-speaking friend with me—perhaps then the owner might hav... read more The food at Jin Yuan is outstanding, and the staff are exceptionally friendly. I wished I had a Chinese-speaking friend with me—perhaps then the owner might have smiled my way. Nonetheless, I came for the food, thoroughly enjoyed my meal, and left satisfied. I especially loved the freshly made crispy bread and butter they served as a starter while we waited for our mains. The wonton soup was wonderfully warm and perfectly balanced in flavor, and the egg drop soup was rich and delicious. They also offered tea alongside small dishes of duck sauce to complement the appetizers and sides. The hot chili was excellent too—full of flavor without being oily.

During our trip, we enjoyed one of the best meals we've ever had, and honestly, it was one of the finest Chinese dishes I've ever tasted. The portions were gene... read more During our trip, we enjoyed one of the best meals we've ever had, and honestly, it was one of the finest Chinese dishes I've ever tasted. The portions were generous, the food was fresh, and the flavors were wonderfully complex. The delightful owner offered exceptional service, enhancing the overall experience. It's a lovely restaurant that clearly has many loyal customers. Be sure to try the spicy tofu!