We were staying next door at the Microtel and stopped in to get some takeout. Decided to have a drink at the bar. Bartender was sweet and accommodating, really enjoyed him. Ordered a pupu platter for one and liked the crab rangoon and beef teriyaki very much.

Very impressed with the staff, courteous, pleasant and very friendly. Food was excellent, hot and extremely tasty. Prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you for the great meal!!!

The food here is incredible on the portions are great. The cost for the amount of food and quality of food you get is definitely worth it. Just a great place to go if you're looking for a hole in the wall Chinese restaurant. Well the atmosphere may not be as nice, the service and food make it worth it if you're looking for agree American Chinese food experience. The only thing we didn't care for that much is there crab rangoons. We ordered their chow mein, chicken fingers, broccoli and beef, and there orange chicken.

It's a little rough around the edges, but wow the food is good. Extremely good service. Good prices with big portions. Generals Tsos beef was good but not what most would expect, just battered beef in sauce. It was quite good. Only thing I wasn't enjoying was the fried rice that came with my meal. Highly recommend.

My first time in and what a hidden gem! Fast friendly service and a take out area to sit. Dinning room was clean and welcoming. Looking forward to sit in next time. This first experience was take out

I've been here half a dozen times now, consistently good food and service.

Been here many times. This last meal wasn’t as good. Items we ordered described as spicy were actually sweet? Plenty of food. Had enough spicy condiments I could pep it up. Staff are really nice even the stoic lady upstairs eventually cracked a smile. This place is always busy and warm and comfortable. The amount of takeout business is very very steady which indicates to me repeat happy customers in Winter. Plenty of seating and they have room for larger parties. I don’t appreciate sushi as some do but the sushi bar is pretty busy so I’m betting it’s good. My father would get it back in the day.

I love coming here to eat in or take out and eat on the beach. 🥰 The staff is attentive and nice. The food has always been very, very good. Our service this evening was speedy. From the water we requested, the drinks, ordering food, to the check. We were in and out! Great experience.

I was here for dinner, walking in, it’s a nice little restaurant. The interior decor and design is great. I had the spicy dumplings for starter which was so delicious. Then I ordered the spicy pork noodles, they never asked me about the spice level so I assumed it would be what most can eat. The food came out extremely spicy, I tried one bite and knew there was no way I could eat it. They were generous enough to make my food again on a milder spice level but please make sure you specify how spicy you want your food. The heat is real. Besides that, I had a good experience here and I might be back to try more menu items.

This place blew me away. I wasn't expecting to have such bright bursts of complex Szechuan cuisine but every bite was an eyes widening head nodding "ooohhh yeah!!!" Tian shui noodles were the perfect way to start off. The sweet and sour cabbage was a sleeper agent. Really flavorful and cooked just right- some crunch but also soft enough. The double cooked pork was so tender. The xiao long bao also tasted so fresh. Everything was spicy and flavorful and unique. without all tasting the same. The menu had so many authentic options that I can't wait to try. Such kind calm service and peaceful atmosphere.

This was excellent. The staff were pleasant but also unobtrusive. We met with friends that hadn't seen in a while and needed to catch up. Didn't feel rushed. Food was excellent. Peking duck buns were delicious. I'd never had soup dumplings and was amazed by the perfect temperature and flavor. The green beans were so tasty! I only wish we had ordered the bacon fried rice ..next time!

A very hip spot for quite delicious Chinese fare. We tried a few dishes, all nicely executed with authentic flavor and flare while pleasing to the American palate. The plate arrangement suits solo or couples' portions, unlike old school setups, where food is meant to be shared by many off large oval plates. Empire serves up elevated home-style creations with matching technique and subtle spice blends that make them memorable and reminiscent of grandma's cooking. The food is truly delightful! Service is attentive, mindful and respectful. The space is well-appointed with personal touches everywhere that make you feel welcome and like you're dining in someone's home. Long live the Empire!

Got the c23 with beef skewers as substitution from the spring roll. Dined in food took about 15 minutes. Boneless ribs were really flavorful but the texture of jerky, kinda chewy and some other piece were tender but that’s because of the fat, food was warm. Beef skewers were also good and flavorful, nice and tender but was warm when it came out. Fried rice was not bad, slightly dry. Chicken wings were the only thing hot that came out. They were good nothing special. Overall not a bad place for a quick bite, 6.8/10

We moved to Kennebunk 6 years ago. We got take out here and were so excited to have fresh, well prepared Asian food. The service was great. In the past 2 years it just seems like every time we go it is worse. Lack of attention to detail, indifferent service. Last visit the food was 20 minutes late, came out soggy and lukewarm. The only good news was while waiting I had a drink at the bar. Bartender was very friendly and attentive.

We chose Zen Chinese Bistro to celebrate our large Staff Christmas Dinner and we were so happy we did! The food was absolutely delicious and brought out in a timely manner all our guests loved the Huge variety of cuisine to enjoy as part of the family style dinner options! We had such a wonderful time on the second floor of the restaurant and had it all to ourselves. Our servers were Excellent and provided courteous and friendly service. Anything that was needed our guests were immediately tended to! We brought our own selection of holiday music. We truly enjoyed amazing food, cocktails and great company! Delicious flavors, excellent portions and wonderful customer service. Great selection of cocktails and beers. The restaurant is beautiful and elegant on the inside. We highly recommend and will be one of our go to Chinese restaurants in Portland! We highly recommend Zen Chinese Bistro for your next dinner party or holiday staff party!! All our guests loved the delicious food and festive location to commemorate a special occasion!!

I have lived in Portland my entire life and had never been here. We came in and decided to dine in. The resturant is so nice and well decorated. The bar area is beautiful. The service was fantastic, and the food was phenomenal. The portions are also very large, it was nice to have left overs for lunch the next day. Will definitely be back!

the food was absolutely amazing! i had orange chicken dinner combo and my fiance got the option c from the ABC section, plus one order of rangoons. the portions were INSANE! $45 is going to feed us both 3 times! i consider myself a bit of a food snob, but everything was pretty amazing. the orange chicken had a beautiful crunch, and a perfect not too sweet not too tangy sauce. the rangoons had a fantastic filling, not too cream cheesy and not too sweet but perfectly combined for an amazing taste. you know how sometimes the tea at chinese restaurants is a bit bitter? this one was spot on!! and the tea is free for all 🥲 i love it here and i will be coming back every single time im in the area! the service at the front desk was stellar as well, very personably and friendly staff. extremely kind folks over there! very attentive & professional!

I am not sure if they owned it back then, but I would come here a growing up, every year as a faimly we would order as a faimly when I was a child so I have a ton of positive nostalgic feelings here. would have leftovers for days. I strongly suggest getting a dinner or lunch specials they are a great amount of food for the money. It is probably one of the best Chinese restaurant in Southern Maine. The staff my last visit was incredible. It's a kennebunk staple.

The place isn't for dinning in. It's take out only. My wife loves the chicken wings in the pupu platter, she doesn't normally from other Chinese restaurants. The food has a good clean taste to it. Considering the location it's worth the visit if your in the area.

They like to falsify reciepets . I have my receipt that says it was 25 $ charged me 32 dollars according to my bank . I'll be contacting the bbb on them . Not even good food ,

Best Chinese food I have had in a very long time! Amazing,fresh,food and portions are good size!! My new favorite spot! The staff was friendly and professional. I got take out but, can't wait to dine in. ❤️

Most of the food was amazing, I loved the egg rolls. But the beef teriyaki on the stick didn't have the normal Teriyaki sauce on it, It was just beef. And the dining room was relaxing and had some nice art, but they weren't playing Chinese music, so it didn't quite fit. There was also a guy at the table behind us mouthing off at the waitress and asked "What flavor of pork fried rice do you have?" Which is a pointless question clearly trying to irritate the staff. So please if you do come here do not be like him, its really disrespectful towards staff, and you are just trying to make everyone elses day worse. Overall I loved the restaurant but its not too popular due to the outside decor. I definitely recommend it tho, and plentyyyy of leftovers. 4☆!

This place is amazing! Their tofu is absolutely my favorite—perfectly cooked and so flavorful. The service is fast, and the staff is always friendly. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a quick and delicious meal!！

This was my first time here. I had the eggplant with tofu and veggies. It was so fresh and yummy! Service was very nice, too. Thx