The Orient really was the place to eat at one stage, I think many would agree with that. We found that after Falcon moved on, the portions of everything just got smaller and smaller, and the menu also just got stuck in a time warp. We love Falcon and also George, but Falcon was a restaurant manager and George a waiter (albeit a very good one). Once Falcon went, things changed and I have a feeling it was him and his management that prevented the meals getting smaller and also keeping the menu lively and trying new things.
It's a real shame, we have many great memories of the Orient - I too would wish that it's refurb will herald it's return to being one of the great restaurants of Calis.