This is a vegetarian paradise! Before their redesign (note the picture here is out of date) , Encore seemed like a bit of a hole in the wall. That's a good thing because you were always able to get a table. The redesign is spectacular with bamboo artwork, running water fixtures and full windows onto Mass Street so you can do some serious people watching. Now the place tends to be busy, so you can expect to wait a while for a table which is fine with me. The wait is totally worth it.

My favorite dish there by far is the Vegetarian General Tso's Chicken. The same sweet and spicy sauce that makes this General so sought after is drenched over tasty bits of a tofu mix and then served with broccoli and hot chili peppers. Pure delight. They are extremely accommodating to vegetarian requests with vegetable fried rice, pad thai, etc. I also appreciate their willingness to provide brown rice inside of white for those of us health conscious. Ok, how healthy conscious can you really be if you order General Tso's chicken, but you get the point. No matter what flavor of Asian you like, they've got it here. Bobo teas, curries, thai noodles are all available.

Service is acceptable for a college town: spotty at times but competent. A full bar makes an excellent complement to any meal.

Got to love this place. Get the General Tao's chicken with the green beans... it is fantastic!

I really enjoyed their food, and I would suggest this restaurant for anyone. The portions are large and making a decision on what to order is a hard choice.

Encore is one of the best places to eat in the entire city of Lawrence. From rather humble beginnings, Encore has grown in both space and quality of food. When someone asks my favorite dish, it is iimpossible to mention just one! You need to go back many times so you can try them all!! I'm working my way through the menu. Encore deserves a standing ovation!!

Deserving of it's name, you'll want to go back! It's my new favorite place in Lawrence. The lunch specials are served in bento boxes, it makes the meal unique and fun!