4.7
600+ Ratings
Essence of India
4.7 x (600+) • 1853.2 mi • Indian • Vegetarian • Asian • Group Friendly • $ • Info
4601 N Lincoln Ave
Essence of India, located in Chicago's Lincoln Square, offers a diverse menu that captures the rich flavors of Indian cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes from their extensive menu, including popular i... More
Essence of India, located in Chicago's Lincoln Square, offers a diverse menu that captures the rich flavors of Indian cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes from their extensive menu, including popular items like Chicken Makhani and Vegetable Samosas. The restaurant also features a selection of seafood options, such as Shrimp in Coconut Masala and Goan Fish Curry, alongside traditional desserts like Kulfi. Rated highly by patrons, Essence of India is particularly favored during the evening for its authentic Indian offerings. Less
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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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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 • 96% (33)Two deep fried crispy stuffed pastries with fresh minced lamb
- Jhinga Karahi$9.55 • 100% (6)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% (10)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% (8)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% (10)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
Dessert Essence
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- Rating and reviews
4.7
•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.• 07/31/22Amazing 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.
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