What a wonderful experience at Essence Indian Cuisine. My sister and I enjoyed the Chicken Korma…read morealong with some other very delicious dishes. The food was so good. I am sorry that I only found this place now, it's been open for 4 years. Mr. Bala our server was wonderful. I will be going back for sure.

This was my second visit and was a delightful meal. I first came with a coworker and they ordered…read morethe pani puri, something I'd never had. After trying it I had to come back with my wife to share that experience. It's a crispy and savory appetizer that comes with a tamarind and mint juice that when combined is an experience itself. Both refreshing and comforting - it tastes like a healthy snack that is also a close comparison to texture of potato chips. We also ordered two naan and we each got butter chicken. They were delicious, flavorful, and filling. To celebrate Father's Day we each got a dessert. The saffron ice cream was super unique, and was enjoyable. The pudding was very tasty and was our preference. The ice cream we both felt was refreshing and not overly sweet. Our service was wonderful - reservation and they called to confirm (about 5 minutes before) and had us seated immediately. Our waiter checked on us often without being too frequent, a good balance of support. Ambiance is intimate - smaller indoor seating area of about 10 tables and you can see the staff the whole time. Clean and comfortable restaurant and great service. Highly recommend - and I'd recommend the naan, butter chicken, and pani puri (going to adventure out and try more when we come back again!)

Good food and best customer service by Savita and Preet. Very tasty food and also variety of sweets.read more

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.

This place is awesome!! So good! One of my favorite Spots to go to! The people are super nice and…read morefood is soo good! The best in town! Yumm!

The ambience and service are excellent! Very diverse options…read moreto choose from. The naan bread with basil and garlic was outstanding!

Great food and incredible service! Large portions, too. Our favorite Halal spot in town.read more

Food is delicious!! My work bought us chicken wraps for an end of year celebration and I have been…read moreback 3 times since. Friendly staff that answers any questions you have. If you haven't tried them you are missing out!!

I ordered samosas, naan, raita and chicken seikh kabob…read more Most of it was good, especially the samosas. They were brown and krispy on the outside. The downside was the chicken seikh kabob. I ordered over the phone and told them I have no tolerance for spicy hot food. I wish it wasn't so. I requested very mild. I got the food home and to my disappointment the chicken was so hot and salty I could not eat it. Even if it had been mild the saltiness might have made it inedible on its own. I tried it tonight as a leftover. I squeezed a bunch of lemon on it. The saltiness had mellowed a bit but the heat did not. Despite my one disappointment I will try it again and order something different. I will definitely order the samosas again.

We ordered catering service from Butter Chicken Blockbuster for 40 guest capacity of family friends…read moreget together throw. The food was excellent as well as quantity was well sufficient. Had good experience with cater host as well. Entire staff was supportive. Really efficient and helpful service. Will be coming back for more work related meeting orders. Definitely recommended!!!

It was really great. We were looking for made that was Halal approved. This place was it. Service…read morewas excellent and she treated us well and with respect. The place was well kept and lit. Very clean and tidy. Thank you brother and sister for a good tasting meal. As-salamu alaykum

It was freezing inside. I'm not saying a little chilly, but freezing. I'm not sure why we didn't…read morejust leave and go to the Thai place next store, but we didn't. Prices have gone up with the new ownership significantly. So be ware. The food is tasty, I ordered the gyro wrap. It was very tasty and filling. They no longer have a operating soda fountain. If you want a soda they offer canned beverages. As for water they offer bottled water or cups and you can use the back water dispenser and ice machine. The water dispenser has a hot and cold option. The cold lever gives out chilled water, not what you want when it's so cold inside. The hot lever gives you room temperature water, which was better under the circumstances. I doubt we will return in the wintertime again. I hope in the summertime they have adequate AC so it's not too hot, but I'm not crossing my fingers. They had a portable AC/Fan unit in the entry way so there is something telling me that there AC/Heating unit isn't working. Food is good, but expensive and the temperature is a bigger deterrent.

Met up with a friend for lunch. She's been here plenty of times -- this was my first go, so I let…read moreher take the lead on ordering. Solid decision. We were seated immediately, which I always appreciate. The space is pretty big with a modern feel, and there's plenty of parking out front (no circling the lot like a hawk -- love that). Even though they gave us the lunch menu, we went à la carte. Ordered: tandoori chicken, butter chicken, coconut shrimp, butter naan, and rice -- all medium spice where applicable. The tandoori chicken was tender and well seasoned -- no dry chicken nonsense here. The butter chicken was exactly what you want it to be: rich, creamy, tomato-forward, and comforting. But the one that caught me off guard a bit was the coconut shrimp -- creamy, slightly sweet, and a little more mild than "medium" heat, probably because of the coconut milk, but still really good. And listen... the butter naan? Fresh, warm, and absolutely necessary. Both the butter chicken and coconut shrimp were made for dipping. No shame in wiping those plates clean. Service was great. Staff was kind, checked in on us without hovering, and kept our water filled without us needing to flag anyone down. Overall -- easy, enjoyable lunch. Good food, good service, no complaints. I'd definitely come back.

it was my first time here and i was impressed by how busy it was at 3-4pm on a sunday afternoon. it…read morefeels like the perfect spot for families, friends, and even date nights. service was attentive here and there, did feel forgotten during the checkout process as we were placed in a corner that might be hard to see. portions were great for ordering a la carte or family style. parking was easy and plenty, shared with the neighboring motel. we ordered the combo appetizers, mango lassi, chicken bomb biryani, and chicken tikka masala. combo appetizers: 8/10 i'm familiar with samosas, but it was my first time trying the other two appetizers. they were all really great! paired with the tamarind chutney, which was honestly life changing, and the mint cilantro chutney, it was such a strong start to the meal. mango lassi: 8/10 refreshing, smooth, and a solid option if you're craving something fruity and refreshing. chicken bomb biryani: 8.5/10 really well seasoned and spiced. we ordered medium and it had great flavor without being overwhelming. chicken tikka masala: 100000/10 not even kidding. rich, creamy, perfectly spiced, and the chicken was incredibly tender. easily the highlight of the whole experience.

I had almost given up on the quality of the food. However my last order was the BEST i have ever…read morehad. The Chicken Curry, Samosas, garlic naan and rice were the best i have had in over 10 years. Thank you for your new excellence in food quality!

Our New Favorite Indian Spot, Right Here in Vallejo…read more My wife and I went out for a date night, hoping to find a new Indian restaurant closer to home. We already had a favorite in Fairfield, so our expectations were high -- we just wanted to see if Vallejo had something that came close. Long story short: we found our new favorite Indian food spot, and it's just minutes from our house. The food was amazing from start to finish. Our server, Naavi, was kind and made us feel genuinely welcomed. We started with samosas, then had chicken tikka masala and chicken biryani with garlic naan. They cook everything in a clay oven, and you can really taste the difference in each dish. A big plus for my family: everything here is halal. If you have family members who can only eat halal foods, this place makes planning lunch or dinner so much easier. 5 out of 5 stars! This is an easy recommendation for lunch or dinner, especially if you're in Vallejo.