East Essence Chinese Restaurant

Information updated again, from 11 December 2020, our sit-ins will reopen from 4PM-10PM. - Reservation required; please call to book a table, you will only be permitted to stay a maximum of 1hr. We will be collecting contact details for contact tracing purposes. - A maximum of 6 people from 2 households per our round tables, rest of our tables are 4 seaters.... - Sanitising station as you come into our sit-in area is available, so make use of our hand santisers (we have plenty of it). - Ensure you wear a mask at all times unless you're seated. E.g. if you're walking in, walking about, leaving, need to go to the toilets, please wear a face mask. - If you have tested positive for COVID-19, or the app tells you to be self-isolating as you could have been exposed, please comply with current COVID-19 guidelines. We look forward to seeing you all! :)

Don't worry folks, we're still open everyday (including this Friday) for takeaways, collections and deliveries from 4pm- late!

NOTICE: As we are a fully licensed restaurant, it means currently sit-ins will remain closed until at least 11 December 2020, dependent on the NI Executive. We continue to be open for takeaways, collections and deliveries from 4pm - Late.... Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. #StaySafe #StayAtHome2 #AllInThisTogether #SupportLocal

NOTICE: If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and/or the STOPCOVIDNI app has advised you to be self isolating and you're ordering a delivery from us, as a common courtesy to all members of our staff, please let us know during the phone call so we can implement the necessary precautions to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep everyone safe. Please do not come into the restaurant. Thank you.

Updated information.

This scheme is fast ending! Get your booking in now for Monday 31st August 2020 to avoid disappointment!

Please be aware from Monday 10th August, customers collecting pick up or walking in to get takeaway have to wear a face mask/covering as announced by the Northern Ireland Executive today. At this time, this does not impact sit-in customers. Thanks!

Up to 10* Off Per Person - Mondays to Wednesdays We are happy to announce that we will be taking part in the Government's 'Eat Out to Help Out Scheme' every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 03 - 31 August! This means that you can get 50% discount off your food and non-alcoholic drinks up to a max of 10 per person. And can be used as many times as you like on those days in August!... The scheme will be valid on our sit-in menu! It will not apply to takeaways. We have all the registering dealt with at our end, so customers do not need to worry about anything but enjoy their meal! We do ask that you BOOK ahead to avoid disappointment as we have reduced capacity. Current social distancing (2m/6ft) rule still applies, tables are not able to be moved, we encourage our patrons to make use of our santisers coming in and again, if you're unwell or exhibit COVID-19 symptoms; for the safety of others, please do not come into the restaurant. Many thanks!

SIT-IN NOW OPEN! REDUCED CAPACITY, SO RESERVE YOUR TABLE! DELIVERY/COLLECTION STILL AVAILABLE. We know many have been calling and messaging us when are we going to be opening our sit-in area - well good news! We are opening our sit-in area from Saturday 11 July 2020! We have made the necessary changes to comply with legislation, so that includes less tables to ensure 2m/6ft distancing, serving food and drinks on trays, PPE made available to our staff, contact information r...equest, a sanitising station upon arrival, amongst other things. There is 2x 6-seater round tables, 6x 4-seater tables available, it would not be possible to move or put tables together as it would compromise the safety of others. We suggest reserving a table to avoid disappointment by calling or PM. There will be a time limit per seating - 90mins max. Sit-ins will be open from 4PM and close at 10PM. When you arrive, we will be requesting for your contact information in case we have to contact you. If you are unwell, and/or exhibit any COVID-19 symptoms, please do not enter the restaurant for the safety of others and staff. Please do think of other patrons, avoid unnecessarily touching of surfaces and do avail to our sanitising station. We have been open throughout all this offering collections and deliveries, continuing to serve our lovely customers and have worked very hard to get our sit-in area re-opened again; there will be some changes but you can still expect our amazing top quality food, with great personal service from our super friendly staff! We look forward to hosting you all again. See you all soon! :D

We have decided to delay the opening of our sit-in area until we can fully implement the requirements as stipulated by the Northern Ireland Executive’s guidelines. I know everyone can’t wait to sit down and enjoy our freshly cooked meals with great service, so please bear with us. Takeaway and delivery service will continue as before. https://covid19.tourismni.com//tni-working-safely-restaura

Don’t forget folks - we have now extended our opening times from 4PM to 11:00PM every night, 7 days a week! Last orders:- Last collection orders have to be in by 10:45PM Last delivery orders have to be in by 10:30PM*... *For deliveries over 3 miles, please try to ring before our delivery cut off time to give our drivers plenty of time to reach to you.

May Day Bank Holiday weekend is here and we continue to be open for collections and deliveries. - Please call with your order (collection) beforehand. Tel: 02844842588 - 2 customers permitted within the premise at any one time. - If there’s 2 inside, please wait outside until one has left or return to your car (after you have notified us you’re here). ... - Keep a distance of 2m (6ft) between any individuals including staff. - We also deliver food, we deliver to Killough, Ardglass, Ballyhornan, Kilclief, Downpatrick and Strangford. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

From tomorrow we will be providing a drop in service where people can come along and pick up a freshly made soup. You are more that welcome to drop by pick up a... soup and have a chat. This is our trust cafe without the cafe.We are situated at 10 cloonagh road bt306ly Downpatrick .Thats next to the MOT center.Tomorrows soup will be potato and leek See more

As per the list of permitted businesses allowed open released by Stormont, we continue to be open for takeaways and deliveries. - Please call with your order (collection) beforehand. Tel: 02844842588 - 2 customers permitted within the premise at any one time. - If there’s 2 inside, please wait outside until one has left or return to your car (after you have notified us you’re here). ... - Keep a distance of 2m (6ft) between any individuals including staff. - We also deliver food, we deliver to Killough, Ardglass, Ballyhornan, Kilclief, Downpatrick and Strangford. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We continue to be open for takeaway and deliveries. - Please call with your order (collection) beforehand. Tel: 02844842588 - 2 customers permitted within the premise at any one time. - If there’s 2 inside, please wait outside until one has left.... - Keep a distance of 2m (6ft) between any individuals including staff. - We also deliver food, but will now only deliver to Killough, Ardglass, Ballyhornan and Kilclief. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

SUMMARY: - Please call with your order (collection) beforehand. - 2 customers permitted within the premise at any one time. - If there’s 2 inside, please wait outside until one has left.... - Keep a distance of 2m (6ft) between any individuals including staff. - We also deliver food, but will now only deliver to Killough, Ardglass, Ballyhornan and Kilclief. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

NOTICE: Please be aware from tomorrow (TUE 24 MAR 2020), a maximum of 2 customers would be permitted within the premise at any one time, so please call with your order beforehand. We would ask that if there are already 2 customers in, to kindly wait outside until one has left. Always ensure there's 2 metres (6 feet) between individuals. Alternatively, call us to arrange for food deliveries. To ensure maximum, effective and efficient delivery service, we would need to red...uce the delivery area. We will now only deliver to: Killough, Ardglass, Ballyhornan and Kilclef. We will no longer deliver to Downpatrick or Strangford until further notice. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Thank you.

As per government advice, starting from tomorrow, sit ins will no longer be possible. However, we still have takeaways and deliveries!