Encore Cafe

If you’re looking for good quality Chinese food this is the place. It doesn’t compare to any of the drive thru or sit down places in town. The service is nice and the setting is pleasant.

People always think they like Encore, but then they go after being away for five years and realize they don’t like it all because the food is not that good. I always went here in High School with friends because you never had to wait long and it was decently cheap, trendy food. Also we loved the bubble tea. I think I still love the bubble tea (coconut is the best).
I went back recently now that I am older, and after a couple tries, I just really don’t like it. Things that should be crispy are soggy, and nothing is all that flavorful. Its just kind of mushy and feels like its bad for you. I’ve had good asian food, and this does not cut it.
The bathroom is funny though, definitely check that out if you go here.

I have been here many a time and as always I get great service and especially great food. As a guy that used to travel often and eat out, I can easily tell the real deal vs. the pretenders. Encore is the real deal. My go to item I usually order is the Shrimp Pad Thai but I went out of my comfort zone this last time and got the bento box and definitely was not disappointed. They also have private rooms in the back for larger parties and a very interesting «mirror» in the bathroom.

Food is alright, service is not good. I liked their soup and some of their appetizers.

Very bad customer service and I question its sanitary practices. Our glasses had lipstick stains and the waitress was in no hurry to bring us new water. Then, we were rushed through our meal even though there were other tables available.
Please change the bathroom mirror. It is very uncomfortable and disturbing when men can look into the women’s room.

Great food! Just kind of awkward environment and the waitress was moody.

Hands down best Chinese I’ve had in Lawrence.

Good Chinese dine-​in restaurant. combo fried rice and black pepper rib-​eye are my favorite.

I don’t know that it’s fair to give a review of a restaurant that we didn’t actually eat at, but the hostess service was so terrible that I feel it deserves a review.
I’m the first person to share good experiences and as a former server, I’m very forgiving. We usually eat at Zen Zero down the street and decided to try Encore. When we walked in, the hostess was told us there would be a 5 – 10 minute wait. Since there were several empty tables and we had two hungry kids with us (family of 4), I was surprised and didn’t even try to hide my surprise. There were definitely staff members just standing around. It just didn’t make sense to me. She proceeded to approach me with a VERY condescending tone and give me a very long list of reasons why we couldn’t be seated immediately. I truly had no problem waiting a few minutes to be seated. A rude, condescending hostess is the face of your business so we took our business down the street to Zen Zero. It was fabulous.

Great restaurant! We walked by and were attracted to the bamboo and cleanliness. There were a lot if people, so we knew it must be good. First, the service was the best! Very nice and helpful. We had the pork potstickers and beef teriyaki in a bamboo bowl. Reasonably priced and you get a good portion. I would recommend this place!

Nice, friendly café with good warm Chinese food, reasonably priced. Nice location at 10^th & Mass St.

The vegetarian food here is sooooo good. There aren’t a lot of places that offer what they do and it’s horrible being vegetarian and craving pan asian food. The prices are not cheap but for the amount and quality it’s reasonable. The bathrooms are a little kooky but the atmosphere is fun

Pros: large amounts of food, the fake meat tastes like the real deal, nice place for a date and doesn’t cost too much $$$$
Cons: service can be rather slow and the food can be overly sweet…

I moved to Kansas about a month ago and I have been desperately seeking Asian Fusion food. I decided to give this place a try and was not disappointed. The service was awesome, our food came out quickly and tasted fresh, and it wasn’t too expensive. I will definitely come back here.

This is a good choice for a quick sit down meal. Prices are reasonable and the food is good. The bathrooms are strange – especially the mirror which shows part of the other bathroom. I about had a stroke when I saw a man in the mirror and realized he wasn’t behind me, but rather washing his hands in the men’s bathroom.

What can I say? I absolutely hate going here because I want to buy everything on the menu. The food is amazing, the staff is upbeat. I tried the cantonese chow fun today, something different ive never tried and it was phenomenal! I highly recommend this place to anyone when visiting Lawrence if looking for variety of asian cuisine, as I live in Prairie Village. Way better than PF Changs.

While their exterior design leaves something to be desired, once you get inside Encore, the business has a very nice, modern look to it. I’ve been here on multiple occasions and I’ve never had a seat that had an unpleasant view or felt crowded. Staff has always been friendly and it’s a nice, open restaurant that doesn’t feel at all awkward to walk into.
The food here is very good; I’ve always been impressed with the meals I’ve gotten. This really is a great place for both vegetarians and their carnivorous friends; I’ve tried their tofu dishes and several pork and chicken dishes and they were phenomenal; great flavors all around. They also have a nice selection behind the bar and are happy to try any weird mixed drink that you request. One of the female bartenders that was there while I was eating once was very friendly; she let me chat happily at her while I was sampling dishes prior to bringing a group of friends in. She was happy to make recommendations, all of which were very tasty.
All in all, I will certainly be returning several times. Encore has certainly earned its name in my opinion.

Wow! We recently discovered this place. The Mango Chicken is the best Chinese food I have ever had. It was un-​breaded chickens in a sweet mango sauce with red peppers and yellow and green peppers. Was it ever tasty. The sliced mango complimented the chicken and vegetables. We asked for noodles instead of rice. It was by far the standout of everything we had. I can’t wait to have it again. We tried the Pineapple Fried Rice, which is served in a pineapple. It was really good as well. We also tried the Dan Dan Noodles. They were in my opinion just ok, but my wife loved them, I thought the sauce was heavy. She loved the mushroom taste. It always looked a little pretentious from the outside but it is fabulous once inside. I highly recommend that you try this fabulous place. Love it.

One of my favorite Americanized Asian eateries. My favorite part is it’s in a college town, so portions and pricing are just right.
Loved the crab rangoon, thought the spring rolls were a little bland without soy sauce. We also had some sort of chili-​dumpling-​appetizers that were delicious — the spice has a good kick. Our go-​to dish is the lo mein with chicken. Our friend had a sweet and sour shrimp dish that was excellent, will have to try it next time.
They have lots of tea options. I wanted a non-​fruity bubble tea, so I tried the Thai Milk, iced. It had a little spice, but was also sweet and, well, milky — I’m not good at describing it. But the bartender recommended it, and it was delicious.
The atmosphere is relaxed but they’ve taken a bit of care in the décor. We’ve always had great service. They also have the strangest restroom I’ve ever been in… I won’t ruin the surprise.
Great little local spot on Mass. Not too exotic, but a solid standard.

The food at Encore is always a hit, and always delicious. I have been a patron since before their renovations – it has been a hangout since freshman of college, nearly 6 years ago. We typically get the same server: tall, Pacific Islander who is always attentive and great. This time around, I ordered the clear wonton soup with bok choy, and a lychee bubble tea with coconut jelly. The bok choy was perfectly cooked and crunchy; wontons were full and meaty; soup was savory and light. The jelly tea was a bit sweet for my taste, but once the ice melted a bit, it was just right. I love to order different things every time, all of their items on the menu come out delicious. Meats come out tender, and vegetables are fully cooked and crunchy.