They're permanently CLOSED !! Sadly missed, was the best self service, eat as much as you like…read moreplace to eat in Maldon !!

I've been back to Izumi again today, and again I was not let down, the food was great as usual, the…read morestaff can not be more helpful, the other thing that impresses me is that the management works on the floor with the staff. another thing I like is how children are catered for it's great to see them being able to help themselves. If there is anything to mention it's the food could be kept a little bit hotter. Having said that Izumi is at the top of my favourite places to eat. Karl Bottomley

Great place food was excellent. Past reviews have complained about the price but you pay for…read morequality so if you want a meal for five pounds in five minutes go to KFC! Service was good and attentive. All around great!

I have only every eastern in this exceptional Chinese restaurant, but I can still remember how…read moreAmazing the food and service were. Now that's not something you can sayoftern right! So, for anyone who hasn't eaten here and things they've had Chinese cuisine I would say very simply, you haven't eaten Chinese until you've eaten here. It the bomb, it amazing, it will give you taste buds a work out and best of all you won't wake up the next day full of Mac's regretting every mouthful. Expect to pay top money for a top meal and ambience A++++ The Risk

Great place to eat locally…read more Can feel a little like a school canteen but fast service.

I have had a really enjoyable time at Aroma. Having only had the buffet food it has always been…read morewarm, freshly topped up and very tasty. The range of food available caters for everyone there is even an incredible choice of desserts. Whilst I could only manage one plate of food, my boyfriend returned to top his plate up around 3 or 4 times and nobody complained. The price of the food is reasonable but the drinks are a bit expensive. I think you're paying for the choice more than anything but the price is clear when you enter the restaurant so you are not surprised when you sit down. Staff are happy and willing to let you stay as long as you feel like. I have never felt pressured to leave as you do in some restaurants. I will be returning to Aroma and taking the family!!

The servers here were nice enough, if a bit curt. The food tasted fine, but absolutely was not…read moreworth the price. I'm perfectly happy to pay for quality but the price did not match the quality here.

Fantastic restaurant which is buffett style but lets you choose from the menu so if you only wanted…read moreto eat duck and pancakes all night you could. A set price for all you can eat you just choose what you want and it comes out freshly cooked as opposed to getting something that may have been cooked an hour ago and is uner a heater. Nice atmosphere as well as nice staff

My sister and I were craving some cantonese food, the type you find in those restaurants which have…read morebeen operating since before the hipster revolution. This place is great, they have all of the traditional starters such as Sesame Prawn Toast and Battered King Prawns, which go so well with chilli sauce. Since we had stuffed ourselves with starters, we opted for chicken with green peppers and black bean sauce, with Egg Fried Rice of course. If you are looking for 'no frills' cantonese food, then this place is recommended. The service was polite and friendly too. The price is very reasonable, it's a great place to go.

Chan's. Yum. While…read morestaying with my grandparents for a few weeks in East Ham, I got tired of eating at home. My Aunt is obsessed with Chan's and sings its praises whenever she gets a chance (for a short time, she used to frequent this place almost every week). I walked to Chan's as it was getting dark, slightly nervous that I wasn't going the right way. When I entered, I saw a tiny (really) restaurant with plenty of tables full of people eating happily. It's a good sign when the type of food served in a restaurant is being devoured by people of the same ethnic group, it gives you a feeling that you can trust the place. I got my food to go. A heaping vegetarian dish and rice. The prices were fair and everything was packed perfectly. I relished it at home that night and the next. Everything was excellent. What got me was the service. Although the man taking my order had never met me, he was concerned about my walk home and offered to call me a cab. He advised me (since as an American I was clearly out of my element) that the area wasn't great to be alone in at night and wanted to make sure I got home safely. Since I didn't know my address heart, I didn't have a chance to take him up on the offer and walked home. Chan's isn't the type of restaurant that stuns you with high ceilings or decor or exciting lighting. They focus on the food and their customers. It is a restaurant of people who come with their families continually. I will be back the next time I am in East Ham.

Unfortunately, I would disagree with the first review…read more The restaurant, from the outside, does not look like the average Chinese restaurant and, likewise, inside the wooden beamed low ceiling is totally non-oriental. On entering there was a very friendly welcoming and we sat in the bar and had a drink while ordering. Being called to the table the waitress took our drinks for us. Just a nice touch. The food was beyond my expectations with plenty of choice. If you are hungry, then I would recommend the set menus. Otherwise, go for your own choices. A very nice restaurant, very friendly. We will be back

mm loved this place was really in the mood for a Chinese after a boring training day again…read more spring rolls were really nice and the crispy duck was lovely and there was loads of it great staff and no spray tans

Completely ruined my daughter's birthday. Had the same experience both times I've been here. Both…read moretimes, waited an hour and a half for food. Never saw our food and had to leave to go to a show (hungry). It seemed to be the same for the majority of tables there. We only saw deliveries being served, actual diners were ignored and told "it's cooking" whenever anyone asked after their orders. Perhaps just be a takeout service rather than a restaurant if you aren't actually going to serve people?

We have bought from Zen several times but more often than not items are missing. Usually if you…read morecall up they will replace items but it's bad that we have to expect things to be missing everytime. Today we ordered 2 chow mein but only 1 arrived. Ordered a mushroom chow mein because I'm vegetarian but arrived today with one chunk of chicken mixed it. When phoning the restaurant we were then told that No, we didnt order mushroom chow mein but rather mixed vegetable chow mein so have gotten that item as replacement. Last year Zen was a lovely chinese and the quality of the food made the missing items worth it. However, changing chili chips recipe and this chicken in Mushroom chow mein situation has completely turned me off this place. Will NOT be buying again and advise any vegetarians to avoid :(

I was thrilled they have takeaway as an option! I was in London for a conference and stayed as…read moreclose to the Excel as possible. There are not a lot of restaurants in the area, however China Palace by the Excel had great Yelp reviews so I checked it out! The server was amazingly helpful! He advised on what to order and I actually went back at the end of the stay for another meal! I loved the first spicy shrimp so much. The taste was incredible. While I waited there were nice couches and it seemed like a popular place for business dinners. I was dining alone and very tired from my conference so I got my meals to go. I absolutely would recommend this for Chinese food in the area!

I really enjoyed eating here. The place is small but very nice. The only drawback is service is…read moreslow, and you cannot find your waiter or any waiter when you need one. I am ok with being left alone to dine peacefully, but I would expect that my waiter would check in every now and then.