4.8
600+ Ratings
Essence of India
4.8 x (600+) • 1191.7 km • Indian • Vegetarian • Asian • Group Friendly • $ • Info
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4601 N Lincoln Ave
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Rating and reviews
"First time having butter chicken and I'm in heaven. The Mango Lassi was so good I could cry"
• Marjorie K. • 06/11/22
"Malai Ka Kofta is mega fire. Best Indian food I’ve ever had."
• summer M. • 12/05/21
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Delivery time
Sunday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Appetizers
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Appetizers
Monday
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM • Appetizers
Tuesday
Wednesday - Thursday
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM • Appetizers
Friday
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM • Appetizers
Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Appetizers
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM • Appetizers
Featured items
Appetizers
- Vegetable Samosas$8.35 • 95% (82)Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas
- Keema Samosas$10.75 • 97% (34)Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb
- Jhinga Karahi$9.55 • 100% (5)Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour
- Papadum$3.60 • 88% (18)Crispy, delicate thin wafers 4 pieces of seasoned lentil flour
- Coconut Fried Shrimp$9.60 • 100% (12)Special. Fried shrimp served with a one of a kind mango mint chutney
- Vegetable Pakoras$8.35 • 83% (12)Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden
- Vegetable Sampler$11.95Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras
- Paneer Pakoras$9.55Homemade batter fried cottage cheese fritters
- Non-Vegetarian Sampler From the Tandoor Oven$17.95Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab
- Masala Papadum$5.40Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala
- Vegetable Cutlets$7.15Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables
Vegetable Essence
- Vegetable Korma$15.55 • 100% (9)Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce. Rice is not included
- Saag Chaman$15.55Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices. Rice is not includedPopular
- Dal Turka$14.35 • 100% (13)Yellow lentils sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies. Rice is not included
- Mutter Paneer$15.55 • 96% (30)Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce. Rice is not included
- Gobhi Gulastan$15.55Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger. Rice is not included
- Chana Masala$15.55 • 100% (20)Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Rice is not included
- Shahi Paneer$15.55Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy. Rice is not included
- Dal Makhani$15.55 • 100% (11)Black lentils cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Rice is not included
- Malai Ka Kofta$15.55 • 100% (9)Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce. Rice is not included
Chicken Essence
Lamb Essence
Tandoor Essence (Clay and Charcoal Oven)
Fish and Seafood Essence
Biryani and Rice Essence
Bread Essence
Beverages
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- Rating and reviews
4.8
•600+ Ratings •
17 Reviews
Lisa P.• 02/11/24Seasoning is amazing
Gabe Y.• 01/13/24Tasty food. Highly recommend
Chris R.• 12/07/23the best Indian food ever, especially Dal soup
Courtney L.• 11/02/23My favorite Indian food in Chicago
Meredith D.• 10/17/23great tasting Indian cuisine. Everything was delicious.
Nadia B.• 08/03/23Never delivered
Amine H.• 07/11/23Great byriani
Hector M.• 02/06/23Spicy masala; delicious vindaloo chicken
Toya W.• 12/20/22Best Indian food
Peter L.• 10/03/22Good job
Michelle W.• 07/01/22Amazing even with carry out!
Marjorie K.• 06/11/22First time having butter chicken and I'm in heaven. The Mango Lassi was so good I could cry
Angela E.• 04/25/22Best Indian Food in Chicago
Archie E.• 03/26/22Great Indian dishes.
Elizabeth R.• 02/25/22Butter chicken is the best
summer M.• 12/05/21Malai Ka Kofta is mega fire. Best Indian food I’ve ever had.
Erik P.• 07/23/21Outstanding in every way.
