We love checking out new places (for us). Encore was busy, but we got in and had plenty of time to check out the menu and eat before heading to the men's KU vs AZ basketball game. **What an amazing game** Encore's menu is so different and we enjoyed reviewing to make our selection. We started with the variety from the Appetizer Sampler which was our easy choice. We struggled to decide on the main course choice due to all the interesting choices. We settled on the Bird's Nest because of the proteins included and the change of pace to have pan-fried Canton noodles. Overall it was a good meal. We probably needed more flavor than the Birds Nest provided, but we enjoyed having the pan-fried Canton noodles. Due to the variety of the menu, I can see us going read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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I always love eating at Encore. It's one of those restaurants where eating in person makes the food taste better. The entire vibe of the restaurant is immaculate and extremely cozy. Our server was great! He did a really good job and was attentive but not overbearing. A great waiter balance. The food was delicious as always. And the leftovers were just as delicious for lunch the next day. I'm sure we'll be back soon! read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Cashew Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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We stopped in last Monday for a bite to eat. We were waited on by Brian, who was fantastic. Great conversation and he didn't let our glasses get empty. We started with the Szechwan Wontons which were flavorful and plentiful. For dinner I ordered the szechwan green beans which are my favorite and my husband got shrimp fried rice and egg rolls. The food was delicious as it always is every time we have eaten here. We sat at the bar and it was not to noisy, everyone was enjoying the ambiance. I had the Lush cocktail and my husband had a Manhattan both were yummy. Definitely give this Lawrence favorite a try, you will LOVE it!! read more

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Amazing Asian fusion spot in Lawrence, vibes were great when I walked in. Seating all around, food itself came out steamy & hot. Limited vegetarian/vegan options BUT the few present were great. Service itself was great but the food is the star of the show Vegan friendly read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Lawrence, but recently I had a very poor experience there and I want to make everyone aware of what happened so you can make sure it doesn't happen to you. After a very delicious meal, I asked for the check and instead the paystation was brought to me without the check. The total was $90.00, and asking for a $20 dollar tip on the screen. I almost tapped, and then I thought about it and after some internal calculations realized my order shouldn't have been over $50. I asked to see the receipt, and then she was like "there must have been some kind of mistake, and left the table to get the actual check. When she came back, my bill was $50. I asked her how this happened. Her explanation was that it was "busy" and "the previous table paid in cash so the table was accidentally left open." When she brought this paystation however, this time she brought the check so she could show me that everything was there. Interesting how she didn't bring it the first time when the bill was much higher. Unsatisfied with her explanation, I went to the bar and asked to speak to the manager and told him what had just transpired. He apologized and asked if I had paid the correct amount in the end. I told him I had, but at that time no offer of compensation was offered for this egregious mistake. At that point we left the restaurant. I understand "mistakes" happen, but this did not seem like a mistake. By her mannerisms and underhanded actions, this seemed like an intentional action by a slimy waitress in an attempt to obtain a bigger tip, and I want to make everyone aware of that! Lastly, while I would have been able to absorb the additional costs without it adversely effecting me, I know that that is not the case with all people or families, and I want to make sure that everyone is double checking their receipts before paying, because there is at least one waitress out there, degrading the consumer trust that encore has spent years building and cultivating. Look out for yourselves and each other. TLDR: waitress tried to scam me into paying double, management didn't seem very concerned. No compensation was proffered to the aggrieved party. Reviewers are urged to carefully check their bills at the end of their meal to keep themselves safe. I will update this if anything changes. read more

Best chinese food in lawrence, even in Kansas in general! I always get the mongolian beef & it is to die for. The Thai Style Tong Yum Soup was delicious and perfect for a chilly rainy day. read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Mongolian Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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i looooove the vegetarian general tsos! slaps always and even delicious the next day reheated

I love this . The food is great and service is pretty good as well. Everyone is nice. Clean bathrooms. chinese food is on point and they do great salads. Drinks are kept refilled. read more

We love this place, always an amazing experience! General Taos is my favorite, had good flavor and a slight kick. Chicken lettuce wraps always hit the spot, great flavor. Birds nest is a great mix of proteins and veggies. Beef teriyaki bamboo pot is a classic, relatively simple and good flavor! Have never had a bad experience here, all the staff is wonderful! A clean place, great service! read more

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Love this place! Excellent food, drinks, and service. We love the Soju pitchers and the Mongolian Beef

The egg drop soup is amazing! Also tried the lo-mein which was also incredible. Highly recommend this place, our server Abby did a great job! read more

Best Asian Food around! So fresh and yummy. If you are downtown Lawrence it's worth it to stop. read more

Like many Asian restaurants in Lawrence, Encore tries to cover the map. Almost everything is delectable, including the best Kung Po in town. Pleasant atmosphere. read more

We LOVE Encore! Even our picky kids will eat the Sesame Chicken with us. Great fried rice. I love to get the crab Rangoon as an appetizer and the Gyoza is my favorite! I'm always surprised we are able to be seated quickly even when they are busy. To go orders are always ready fast and are delicious at home (but nothing beats eating there fresh!). If you've never tried Encore don't wait! Also their pad Thai is wonderful. read more

A delicious Asian restaurant on Mass street! I can't believe it took me this long to try Encore. I have heard nothing but great things from friends, so I finally went there to try it a few weeks back. I ordered the chow mein with beef which was amazing! My mom order the Thai Mango Chicken which was very flavorful. In addition, we also shared a jug of Strawberry Basil Soju that was so good! That was my first time having a special-made soju like that and I definitely wanted to order a second. The jug was about 2 healthy sized servings each. Soju did take a long time to come out unfortunately. Same time as our food even though we ordered it early. Plenty of low tables and booths as well as bar seating. Big windows out front that showed the bustle of Mass St. well. I'll be back! read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Beef Chow Mein - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Food is very delicious, hot, and fresh. Service: staff is kind and willing to answer any questions. Ambience: not too crowded and not empty plus it was very chill. read more

Just had lunch here and the food was good, but we had a really TERRIBLE waiter. Didn't get his name but he was bald & had a beard. He really should be in another profession. Try to avoid him if possible! Terrible people skills! read more

I come here often with my boyfriend and we absolutely love it. The staff is very welcoming and efficient when seating us, taking our order and checking in on us. The food NEVER misses and it always so tasty ( not to mention it's very consistent in flavor! ) and lastly the vibe in the restaurant is always great! Whether it's date night or take out we always feel welcomed. Love coming here! read more

Every bite was pure magic, with bold flavors and creativity shining through. The commitment to excellence and quality ingredients makes this place truly exceptional, and I'm excited to return soon! read more

The manager is AWFUL. Hate to leave this review because I have heard so many good things about this place - BUT - our waitress was amazing, food was ok but the manager was AWFUL. The way he spoke to the employees in front of customers was disrespectful and rude. He was condescending and honestly, embarrassing. Will absolutely not be returning, will never recommend it and caution any young people from seeking employment there. read more

Nice place. Lots of space. Super nice people. Food was alright. Not traditional Asian food. The ma po tofu was brown, which is not the traditional Chinese color and the Singapore rice noodles were a bit off too. Good for Americans but if you're actually Asian, probably not the place for you. Still tasted great though! Just not traditional haha. But they also don't claim to be traditional. They are American fusion. So all good. read more

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Excellent place. Asia fusion. Good quality of food and service. Best Asian place In downtown area read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Mango Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Probably one of the best restaurant in Lawrence, KS. Great for big group because they have a couple of private rooms in the back. Clean bathrooms. One word of warning though, The mirror connecting the male and female bathrooms is see-through but it's only at the sink. Food here is excellent. Beef teriyaki in bamboo is delicious and provide a unique dining experience. Fried rice in there is moist and tasteful. Mango chicken is really good as well. The mango taste varies depending on the season though. When I had it, it was a little sour. But overall, the think it complements well with the chicken and sweet chili source. Even hot tea comes in a unique cup with the tea leave filter. Highly recommend to check it out if you happen to be in Lawrence. read more

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The quality is slightly better than average. But the fried rice we got was not worth the price because the chicken fried rice was wayy too bland. My waitress was nice but then I was pretty much ignored the whole time and it took a long time just to get my check. I gave an extra star because it's a Friday and it was kind of busy. read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Chicken fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Favorite Asian cuisine in Lawrence! I love the presentation in the bamboo boat and the teriyaki chicken and beef are yummy.

This place is amazing. My sister and I go quite a bit. It is a great place in between KU and Baker University. We are picky with our Asian food, and adore this place. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, service is great and friendly. Fried rice is amazing, crab wontons are to die for, and sweet and sour chicken is awesome! Can't wait to take my friends here more. read more

The food was absolutely amazing, the portion sizes perfect for me and my grandmother. We both got the sesame chicken and have never finished so much food. It tasted absolutely amazing, I would like to go back in time just so I can taste it again. The little bowl of white rice served with it just completed the meal. 10/10, would go again. read more

Good food. I like that I can get it delivered straight to the office. The lunch bento box is my favorite

The pineapple chicken dish is fresh and delicious the chicken with cashews is just delicious the appetizer plate includes egg rolls gyoza and wontons is a great choice read more

Amazing food and good drinks. It's one of the best places in Lawrence. The gyoza and generals chicken are my favorites

I love the stylish and modern interior, which I heard is a huge improvement over the old decor. Customer service was very good and our waitress recommended her favorite dish, the Mongolian beef. Portion sizes were generous and the food was delicious. Sadly they were out of boba when we went, but I'll be back to try theirs sometime. read more

Bad service as in no service at all we left after waiting 10 minutes for someone to take a drink order and there was only three tables with four servers standing around. read more

The food was amazing and the service was great. I'd go back in a heartbeat! I love when there are veggie versions of meat dishes. The only downside was that they were out of their house lychee vodka (I was dying to try this on its own with soda water). Oh well, guess I'll have to go back! read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Vegetarian General Tso's Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Encore is our favorite Asian spot. Five of us today for gyoza, so delicious and crab Rangoon for grandkids. Bubble tea is fun and tasty. I had my usual GAO wen tea. Schezuan chicken is spicy and the vegetables are perfect. Service was friendly but we lost one late drink order. Very pleasant space and comfortable noise level read more

Place smelled great so we stopped back in the next day. Very pleasantly surprised with a bunch of awesome menu items, hot teas, lunch specials. We had a few things and definitely enjoyed them all! read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Gyoza , Kung Pow, General Tso's - Bento Box - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Moved here in March and have had a lot of Chinese, but I don't know how i missed that this place was in town. I called to order food to pick up, staff on the line was very friendly. The food was packaged nicely, place is cute and would even venture to come again to stay and eat. Have a 10 minute drive home and food was intact and even still hot! I ordered the sesame chicken which had a wonderful flavor. Almost Half the container was broccoli which was different. Could have done without that and more of the main dish. But regardless I very much enjoyed the chicken. The crab Rangoons were filled generously and fried to perfection. The egg drop soup was one of our favorites that we have had from a Chinese food place. We ordered the large one and it was enough for 3 big bowls or 4 small bowls of soup. My husband ordered Mongolian beef and he loved it. Excited to have found this gem, this is probably going to be our new go to place in town! read more

Encore Asian Bistro - Mongolian beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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This is our daughter's favorite place to eat in Lawerence. We visit most times we come to visit her. So yummy & fresh!

I grew up a rabid Mizzou fan. The idea of going to Lawrence for any reason was akin to treason. However, while driving a U-Haul 900 miles to Denver, ya get hungry. Around 7pm, my companions noted that Salina was a long way off, and suggested Encore. I hope my ancestors can forgive me. This place impressed on every level. If we were hitchhikers, the thumbs we put up for Encore would be visible for miles in the Kansas flatlands. On a busy Saturday night, we waited 15 minutes, but were seated promptly after our table was cleaned off. Our server was friendly and handled questions with ease. Prices were very low compared to Denver. Based on the food, you'd never know it's a college kids' hangout. As soon as we sat down, I was stoked to order Vietnamese coffee with chicory-more on that later. Each of the following was well-prepared with quality ingredients: Egg rolls; fried calamari; pineapple fried rice; bird's nest; general tso's chicken; "pad" thai. Sounds perfect, right? Almost. Be warned (I was not). The Vietnamese coffee takes forever to make. Other beverages came, followed by appetizers. When entrees arrived, I asked about the coffee. It hadn't been forgotten. It just takes that long. Is it worth the wait? Yes. Just be prepared to have it for dessert. Final word: Even if you don't need to go, check out the bathrooms. I guarantee a double take when you go to the sink to wash up. read more

Two words: HOUSE TOFU. Best tofu dish anywhere! Really cute vibe inside the restaurant, friendly service, good prices. I'm hooked.

Absolutely love this place hands down. Been going here for years and it's my go to always and highly recommend. I do however wish they had a location that wasn't down town read more