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Today: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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20 Years

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Hours

Regular Hours

Mon:	5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue	Closed
Wed - Thu:	5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sun:	12:00 pm - 12:00 am

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Menu

Vegetable Samosas
Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas
$3.95
Vegetable Pakoras
Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden
$3.95
Vegetable Cutlets
Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables
$3.95

Vegetable Essence

Malai Ka Kofta
Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce
$10.95
Shahi Paneer
Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy
$10.95
Saag Chaman
Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices
$10.95

Tandoor Essence (clay/charcoal Oven)

Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Oriental spices
$19.95
Seekh Kabab
Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven
$11.95
Bhuni Machhli
Catfish flavored with tamarind then cooked in the tandoor oven
$15.95

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09/18/2015

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Overall

We loved having an Indian restaurant right around the corner from our house. We really enjoy the food here. The service is great. The menu is your pretty standard Indian fare. Be aware that due to the Old Town School of Music a block away this place can get pretty busy.

06/14/2012

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I loved their food. A bit pric...

I loved their food. A bit pricey but overall a nice place to eat. Very Clean and fresh

Details

Phone: (773) 506-0002

Address: 4601 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Website: https://www.essenceofindiachicago.com

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Neighborhoods

North Side, Ravenswood

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Categories

Indian Restaurants, Restaurants

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Cuisines: Indian

Price Range : Average

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Menu

Vegetable Samosas
Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with potatoes and green peas
$3.95
Vegetable Pakoras
Vegetables of the day dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried until crisp and golden
$3.95
Vegetable Cutlets
Two deep fried patties made with seasoned vegetables
$3.95
Paneer Pakoras
Home made batter fried cottage cheese fritters
$5.75
Papadum
Crispy, delicate thin wafers (4) of seasoned lentil flour
$1.95
Masala Papadum
Papadum topped with onion, cilantro, tomato, spices and masala
$2.50
Vegetable sampler
Platter includes a vegetable samosa, a vegetable cutlet and vegetable pakoras
$7.95
Jhinga Karahi
Deep fried shrimp marinated in vinegar and lemon juice along with garlic, ginger, sesame seed, black pepper and corn flour
$6.95
Non-vegetarian sampler from the tandoori oven
Platter includes chicken malai kabob, murg tikka, shrimp and seekh kabab
$11.95

Vegetable Essence

Malai Ka Kofta
Fresh cottage cheese and potato, dried fruit, and Indian spices in a tomato and cream sauce
$10.95
Shahi Paneer
Cubes of fresh cottage cheese in a rich cashew, tomato and cream gravy
$10.95
Saag Chaman
Spinach and homemade cottage cheese simmered in spices
$10.95
Mutter Paneer
Combination of peas and cheese cooked in a rich creamy sauce
$10.95
Paneer Khurchan
Homemade cottage cheese with yellow, red and green bell peppers, onions, tomato and Indian spices
$10.95
Baigan Bharta
Smoked, pureed eggplant cooked with tomato and onion
$10.75
Bhindi Ka Masala
Mild curry sauce cooked with fresh okra, tomatoes and onion
$10.75
Gobhi Gulastan
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with herbs and ginger
$10.75
Vegetable Korma
Corn, potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans and cottage cheese in a curry sauce
$10.75
Aloo do Pyaza
Potatoes, onion and tomato mixed with Indian spices
$10.75
Chana Masala
Chick peas cooked in a curry sauce with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices
$10.75
Mushroom Mutter
Sliced mushrooms and peas saute'd in a creamy curry sauce
$10.75
Dal Makhani
Black lentils cooked in a curry sauce
$8.95
Dal Turka*
Yellow lentils saute'd with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, Indian spices and whole red chilies
$8.95

Tandoor Essence (clay/charcoal Oven)

Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in caraway seeds and a flavored yogurt blended with Oriental spices
$19.95
Seekh Kabab
Tender rolls of minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor oven
$11.95
Bhuni Machhli
Catfish flavored with tamarind then cooked in the tandoor oven
$15.95
Indian Chicken Tandoori
Skinless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt then barbecued in the clay oven
$9.95
Chicken Malai Kabob Chef's Specialty
Skewered boneless chicken marinated in vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, egg white, corn flour and cream cheese with a sprinkle of lemon juice, green chili and cilantro
$14.95
Murg Tikka
Skewered boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices then barbecued in the clay oven
$12.95
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated in yogurt and spices then barbecued in the tandoor oven
$15.95

Chicken Essence

Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)
Tandoori chicken simmered in tomato sauce, butter and spices
$11.95
Murg Lajwab
Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices in a curry sauce
$10.95
Chicken Shahi Korma
Chicken, nuts and spices prepared in a mild creamy curry
$11.95
Chicken Karahi
Masala chicken tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh garlic
$11.95
Murg Tikka Masala
Skewered boneless marinated chicken cooked with Indian spices and herbs in a cream sauce
$13.95
Achari Murgh
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek
$11.95
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken and spinach cooked in a gravy sauce
$11.95
Bhuna Chicken*
Chicken in a masala sauce with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and green chilies
$11.95
Chicken Vindaloo*
Marinated chicken and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices
$11.95

Gosht Korma
Cubes of lamb cooked in a sweet saffron sauce combined with finely ground raisins and almonds
$12.95
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb marinated in yogurt then cooked in a cream sauce
$12.95
Rogan Josh
Lamb marinated in a spiced yogurt with an onion and tomato gravy
$12.95
Lamb Palak
Lamb and fresh spinach leaves cooked in a combination of ginger, coriander, garlic and garam masala
$12.95
Achari Gosht
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with ground spices such as cumin, rye, fennel and fenugreek
$12.95
Lamb Vindaloo*
Marinated lamb and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices
$12.95
Goan Lamb*
Lamb curry cooked in a coconut sauce
$12.95

Goan Fish Curry*
Catfish cooked in a spicy coconut curry sauce
$14.95
Jhinga Masala
Shrimp cooked with onions, ginger and Indian spices
$14.95
Shrimp Vindaloo*
Marinated shrimp and potatoes with fresh herbs, vinegar and spices
$14.95
Amritsari Fried Catfish
Deep fried breaded catfish marinated in garlic and ginger paste
$14.95

Biriyani / Rice Essence

Non-Vegetarian Biriyani
Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables, herbs and your choice of:
$11.95
Vegetable Biriyani
Traditional Indian rice dish made with vegetables and herbs
$10.95
Peas Pulao
Fried rice cooked with peas
$7.95
Kashmiri Pulao
Saffron flavored basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts
$8.95
Saffron Rice
Basmati rice cooked with saffron threads, cardamom and cloves
$7.95
Plain Basmati Rice
Long grain steamed basmati rice
$3.95

Naan
Leavened bread made in the tandoor
$2.50
Butter Naan
Naan with butter
$2.75
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with garlic
$2.95
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with ground lamb
$3.95
Peshwari Naan
Naan topped with cherries, pistachios and coconut
$2.95
Onion Kulcha
Flour bread stuffed with onions
$2.95
Paneer Kulcha
Flour bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese
$3.95
Paratha Tandoori
Whole-wheat dough twisted and lightly brushed with butter and cooked in the tandoor
$2.75
Pudina Paratha
Paratha layered with fresh mint
$2.95
Aloo Paratha
Paratha stuffed with potatoes
$2.95
Tandoori Roti
Flat bread cooked in the clay oven
$1.95
Poori
Two puffy deep fried breads
$3.50
Bread Assortment
1 peshwari naan, 1 garlic naan, 1 onion kulcha and 1 pudina paratha
$9.95

Raita
Plain yogurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices
$2.50
Mango Chutney
Sweet pickles made from mangoes
$2.95
Mixed Salad
Individual lettuce salad with tomato, onion, carrot, and cucumber, garnished with lemon wedges, green chili and cilantro
$2.95

Dessert Essence

Gulab Jamun
Golden fried dumpling of milk pastry soaked in a sweet syrup
$3.95
Ras Malai
Flat cottage cheese dumpling poached in milk and garnished with pistachios
$3.95
Kheer
Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar and nuts
$3.50
Gajar ka Halwa
Cooked grated carrots combined with sugar, milk, butter, cashews and raisins
$3.95
Kulfi
Indian style ice cream: choice of pistachio or mango
$4.25
Essence Faluda Chef's Specialty
Mango, pistachio and rose flavored ice cream layered with Indian soft noodles and tukmari (similar to tapioca) then topped with a touch of rose syrup
$5.95

Lassi
Homemade yogurt shake Choice of sweet or salted
$2.50
Mango Lassi
Homemade mango yogurt shake
$3.50
Masala Tea (Chai)
Indian style tea boiled with water, milk and herbs
$1.95
Soft Drinks
$1.95
Coffee/Tea
$1.95
Cappuccino
$3.50
Espresso
$2.50

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