Came here recently with family and learned that there are new owners, but it is still a family…read morebusiness. While some of the prices have increased, the menu has also expanded. We were served pretty quickly and the waitress was super friendly and helpful! She made great recommendations, and was super sweet helping us out with choosing desserts. There was light cultural music also playing in the background. A small space, but can easily accommodate at least 8 tables. Solid choices: mango lassi, samosa, butter chicken, lamb curry. The dishes come with white rice, but I recommend getting at least one bread to pair with the food. A bit cheaper price compared to other Indian places in the area, but it's more of a single person's dish, rather than sharing size. Flavor is solid, and I definitely will be back to try other dishes!

07/02/25 -- Been coming here for two years now. Great spot for a quick, authentic Indian food…read morecraving. The new owners have improved both the service and the overall flavor of the dishes. They do tend to keep the spice level pretty low (borderline bland), so if you're looking for that real Indian heat, I recommend asking them to make it spicy. The place gives off a hole-in-the-wall vibe--simple setup with regular tables and chairs. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. My go-to dish is the Aloo Paratha and a cup of Masala Chai Tea . Taste: 7/10 Vibes: 5/10 Service: 9/10

I absolutely love their food, especially the chicken, tikka masala, samosas, and garlic naan bread…read more They're always quick with service and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommend!

All their dishes, vegetarian and non-veg, have great flavor. Everything is nice and spicy which…read morepairs well with their selection of Indian beers. Mostly a takeout joint but there is a quiet spot in the back to chill or bring a group and be a bit rowdy.

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is clean and delicious, and the staff are very…read morenice--especially Vic, who is very accommodating. You will surely enjoy dining here. We'll definitely visit your Fairfield branch again! The food is absolutely worth the drive from Fairfield, and our cravings are always satisfied.

I came in here for a late lunch after dropping my car off at the nearby dealership so I got white…read moreglove dedicated service from the wait staff. My water cup was never close to empty! I had the chicken Saag with potato filled flatbread. Everything was very good. The chicken was very tender and flavorful. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and well kept.

We just recently moved to the area and were wanting some Indian food but didn't want to drive to…read morefar. We ended up coming here on a Friday night after we settled in after the move. This restaurant is located in a shopping mall close to Safeway and Costco. We arrived and the place was empty. We were a bit afraid since there was no body there. We were greeted immediately and got to sit where ever we wanted. This place has comfy booths which I like because its more comfy. The reason why I didn't give this place five stars because all their beer on draft were out of order. But hey, its ok, we ordered the Indian beer large bottle which was about a pint each. We ordered the Briyani and the wrap with chicken. If you are not prepared to eat something spicy, do not ask for that!!!!! Big mistake!! It was so good but it did hurt my tummy a bit. I know Indian food is suppose to be spicy so I cant complain! The wrap was really good, kinda skimpy on the wrap itself. The crackers or whatever those things are in the plate are disgusting. Like why? Maybe call them crackers instead of fries. The price and the amount was a bit on the pricey side, but I am used to paying about $20.00 a plate at this time and age.

Got the chicken tikka masala lunch deal and samosas. Price point was decent. Even though there…read morewasn't a lot of chicken in the masala it was still delicious and piping hot. Not much to be expected with the ambiance.. very bland and basic, which isn't a big deal to me. BUT, they NEED to pay attention to cleanliness! I sat by the window and it was dusty, dirty and full of dead bugs! Seating was sparse, so I didn't move to a different table. The restroom was extremely cleaned and stocked. Service wasn't good but also wasn't bad. No greeting upon entry really and I was never asked if I needed anything or how I was doing.

This place was phenomenal, lots of flavors. Very welcoming as soon as you enter, came for Wednesday…read morelunch, plenty of open spots and they let me just sit where I wanted. Seating area was cozy and relaxing. Everything looked clean and in order. Ordered the samosa chaat and was out fairly quickly, was delicious and had a ton of flavors. Tried the Essence Lamb, best lamb I ever had. Meat was tender and absorbed all the Indian spices. Gravy was delicious and had to order naan to help absorb all that goodness to eat. Will definitely be coming back here as it was delicious. Also was advised to order Indian spicy, I orders spicy, but they ended up bringing me hot sauce and chili powder. Flavors were good, but being on the spice!

Tucked away in a quieter part of Vacaville, Essence Indian Cuisine feels like one of those spots…read moreyou're almost tempted to gatekeep -- but the food is too good not to share. A friend and I met here for lunch to celebrate her birthday and catch up. We arrived right at opening and had the place to ourselves for about an hour. Guests slowly trickled in closer to the lunch rush, but I was honestly surprised it wasn't packed -- because what they're serving deserves more buzz. We ordered the chicken tikka kebab, butter chicken, methi malai shrimp, and garlic naan. I'll admit, I was skeptical about the chicken tikka since I'm not usually a fan of chicken breast (hello, dryness). But this? Tender, juicy, well-seasoned, and paired beautifully with the mint sauce. A strong start. The butter chicken was slightly different from what I'm used to -- more red orange in color, clearly leaning into a stronger tomato base. Creamy, flavorful, and a bit brighter than the typical richer versions. Different, but still very good. And then... the methi malai shrimp. Wow. Just wow. This was new to me and absolutely the standout. The coconut-based sauce was rich without being heavy, beautifully balanced, and full of flavor. The shrimp were cooked perfectly -- tender, not rubbery, and not curled tight (which usually signals overcooking). This dish alone makes the 30-minute drive worth it. I've since checked menus closer to home hoping to find it elsewhere... no luck. The garlic naan was the perfect companion -- flavorful but not overpowering, ideal for scooping up every last bit of sauce from both dishes. Service deserves its own spotlight. The host/waiter was phenomenal -- attentive without hovering. Water glasses stayed filled, he checked in just enough, and at one point mentioned he didn't want to interrupt because it looked like we were deep in conversation. That level of awareness? Appreciated. Smaller, intimate setting. Thoughtful service. Well-executed food. If you're in Vacaville and craving Indian food, give this place a try. In my opinion, it absolutely holds its own -- and maybe even edges out the more "popular" spot in town. And yes, I'll be back for that methi malai shrimp.

My family and I were recommended this place and we were all pleasantly surprised by the variety of…read morehalal pizzas and wings. Simply wow.. and the flavors are spot on. The owner and staff were so kind and helped give us recommendations! Great halal spot for family dinners to dine in with a nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this spot for those looking to try something new. I will definitely be visiting again soon.

Great quality, food came out quick too. Perfect for warm weather. Server was also very kind.read more

Still one of my gotos for good Indian Food…read more I've been going here for years. I went recently with my girls family for lunch and everything was amazing per usual. I did wanna mention that we sat outside in the back patio. It's really nice back there. I sometimes forget it's back there. They've done a really good job on renovating the place. Anywho maybe when it gets a little warmer, try eating outside sometime!

I guess Indian Aroma got their name right... because the aroma started before we even reached the…read morerestaurant. My friend and I walked 16 minutes because we were starving and didn't have a car. The reviews looked decent, so we figured it was worth the trek. As we got closer, however, we ended up on a street with a smell that could only be described as a warning sign from the universe. I told my friend, "If the restaurant is on this street, I'm not going in." Naturally, it was. My friend convinced me to at least give it a chance. We walked inside, and while the smell wasn't quite enough to send me running, it definitely wasn't helping build confidence. My friend was fine with it. Later I realized she was simply too tired to walk anywhere else. I ordered the lamb biryani, and she ordered the butter chicken. We also got what was advertised as a green salad. Calling it a green salad felt generous--it was more of an onion convention with a few green leaves attending as guests. The food arrived, and I was so hungry that I would have eaten almost anything at that point. I started enthusiastically. Then something magical happened: as soon as my hunger went away, so did my desire to continue eating. The butter chicken was the biggest mystery of the evening. It tasted nothing like butter chicken. In fact, I'm still trying to solve the case. Was it chicken? Was it butter? Was it an entirely new life form? The world may never know. The lamb biryani wasn't terrible, but it wasn't memorable either. The most memorable part of the meal was trying to figure out what exactly we were eating. There were only two other occupied tables, and they looked just like us--hungry tourists who had followed the reviews and were now silently reevaluating their life choices. As we left, my Indian friends' advice finally came back to me: "If you walk into an Indian restaurant and there are no Indian customers, keep walking." Sadly, my brain remembered this valuable life lesson only after I had already met the world's most mysterious butter chicken. Some lessons are learned the hard way. Others are learned 16 minutes from your hotel while carrying a to-go box you know you're never going to open. On the bright side, the walk there and back counted as cardio, and I left with a story that was more satisfying than the meal. for the adventure. for the food.

First time there. Fantastic butter chicken. Best I have had in Fairfield. The service was very…read morefriendly as well.

This place is the best Indian food in Fairfield. I have been coming here for years and they never…read moredisappoint. The food is always fresh and delicious and the portions are always more than reasonable. The inside is decorated nicely with some authentic Indian decor and the staff are always so inviting and attentive. We also got the chai tea And it was so good! I could hear the tandoori chicken as it was coming out of the kitchen because it was sizzling on the cast-iron skillet. It was so moist and juicy and had an amazing flavor. I highly recommend this place if you want some good Indian food.

Just had a late lunch here. Food was great. Our server, Navi, was attentive and professional…read more Definitely recommend.

husband and I stopped by this restaurant after visiting Napa Valley because we were looking for an…read moreIndian restaurant nearby. As people from an Asian background, we were excited to try the food, but the experience turned out to be one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had. First, the customer service was terrible. There was barely any greeting when we walked in, no smile, and no sense that they cared about customers at all. It felt very unwelcoming from the start. We ordered naan, chicken tikka masala, and rice. Usually rice comes with chicken tikka masala, but they charged us separately for it, which already felt misleading. On top of that, the naan they served tasted stale, like it had been sitting around for a long time instead of being freshly made. The worst part was the food quality. After eating there, both my husband and I got sick. I had diarrhea and severe stomach pain for two days afterward. That's completely unacceptable for any restaurant. Between the rude service, stale food, and getting sick after eating there, this place was a huge disappointment. I definitely would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

The food was absolutely phenomenal. Every morsel was delicious. I would say that the spicy option…read morewas not at all spicy, in my opinion. Would have preferred a bit more kick. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive to our every need.

Been going here for a while now and everything I have tried is absolutely great! Best spot in townread more