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  • Non Veg Appetizers
  • Veg Entree
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  • Egg Specials
  • Rice/Biryani Specialties
  • Combos
  • Indo-Chinese Fast Food
  • Chapatis
  • Naans
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Essence N Spice Menu

162 E 174th St, Bronx, NY

162 E 174th St, Bronx, NY

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  • Most orderedCurrent Category
  • House Specials
  • Veg Appetizers
  • Non Veg Appetizers
  • Veg Entree
  • Non Veg Entree
  • Egg Specials
  • Rice/Biryani Specialties
  • Combos
  • Indo-Chinese Fast Food
  • Chapatis
  • Naans
  • Drinks

Most ordered

  • EssenceNspice Spl Boneless Chicken Biryani 24 oz.

    EssenceNspice Spl Boneless Chicken Biryani 24 oz

    $19.99

  • Dal Tadka.

    Dal Tadka

    $10.99

  • Butter Chicken.

    Butter Chicken

    $16.99

  • Chicken Tikka Masala.

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    $16.99

  • Samosa Chat.

    Samosa Chat

    $12.99

  • Street Style Chicken Pakora (Chef's Special).

    Street Style Chicken Pakora (Chef's Special)

    $15.99

  • Saag Paneer.

    Saag Paneer

    $15.99

  • Jeera Rice 16 oz.

    Jeera Rice 16 oz

    $5.99


House Specials

Pachi Mirchi Paneer 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Pachi Mirchi Paneer is a spicy and flavorful paneer dish made with fresh green chilies, aromatic spices, and soft paneer cubes.

$14.99

Pachi Mirchi Paneer 🌶️🌶️🌶️.

Samosa Chat

Samosa Chaat is a popular Indian street food made with crispy samosas topped with tangy chutneys, creamy yogurt, fresh onions, tomatoes, sev, and aromatic spices. It delivers a delicious combination of crunchy, spicy, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite.

$12.99

Samosa Chat.

Paneer Lababdar

Paneer Lababdar is a rich and creamy North Indian delicacy featuring soft paneer cubes simmered in a luscious tomato-based gravy, blended with butter, cream, aromatic spices, and cashew paste.

$14.99

Paneer Lababdar.

Pachi Mirchi Chicken🌶️🌶️🌶️

Pachi Mirchi Chicken is a spicy and aromatic chicken dish prepared with fresh green chilies, fragrant herbs, and traditional Indian spices. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a flavorful green chili masala, delivering a bold, fiery taste balanced with rich savory flavors.

$15.99

Pachi Mirchi Chicken🌶️🌶️🌶️.

Murgh Mughalai

Murgh Mughlai is a royal North Indian chicken delicacy featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy gravy made with cashews, cream, yogurt, onions, and aromatic Mughlai spices

$19.99

Murgh Mughalai.

Veg Appetizers

Tue-Thu 11 AM - 8:30 PMFri 11 AM - 10 PMSat 12 PM - 9 PMSun 12 PM - 8:30 PM

Punjabi Samosa 2 Pcs

Most famous Punjabi Samosa with Mint and Sweet Tamarind chutney

$8.99

Punjabi Samosa 2 Pcs.

Onion Samosa 8 pc

Street Style Onion samosa

$8.99

Onion Samosa 8 pc.

Veg Manchurian

Blend of vegetables deep fried and sauteed in sauces (16oz)

$12.99

Veg Manchurian.

Baby Corn Manchurian

Crispy baby corn tossed in a glossy, tangy Indo‑Chinese gravy that hits that perfect sweet‑spicy balance.

$13.99

Baby Corn Manchurian.

Chilli Baby Corn

Tender Baby Corn coated in a flavorful batter and deep fried (16 oz)

$12.99

Chilli Baby Corn.

Chilli Paneer

Cubes of paneer (cottage cheese) sauteed with Cubes of bell peppers and Onions (16 oz).

$12.99

Chilli Paneer.

Paneer 65

Flavorful paneer (cottage cheese) that is crispy on the outside and soft inside (16oz)

$12.99

Paneer 65.

Non Veg Appetizers

Street Style Chicken Pakora (Chef's Special)

Andhra street style chicken pakora, crispy on the outside, juicy inside with extraordinary aroma (16 oz)

$15.99

Street Style Chicken Pakora (Chef's Special).

Chilli Chicken

Cubes of Chicken with a medley of sauces along with Diced bellpeppers and Onions (16 oz)

$14.99

Chilli Chicken.

Chicken Manchurian

Crispy chicken tossed in a tangy, garlicky Indo‑Chinese sauce with peppers and scallions — bold, saucy, and seriously satisfying (16 oz)

$15.99

Chicken Manchurian.

Chicken 65

Crispy, juicy chicken tossed in a fiery South Indian chili‑garlic marinade, finished with curry leaves for a bold, addictive bite (16 oz)

$14.99

Chicken 65.

Dragon Chicken 🌶️🌶️

Crispy chicken strips tossed in a spicy garlic‑chili sauce with peppers and spring onions — fiery, saucy, and full of Indo‑Chinese swagger (16 oz)

$15.99

Dragon Chicken 🌶️🌶️.

Pepper Chicken 🌶️🌶️

Tender chicken cooked with crushed black pepper, curry leaves, and aromatics for a bold, earthy, pepper‑forward heat (16 oz)

$15.99

Pepper Chicken 🌶️🌶️.

Andhra Chicken Fry (Bone-in) Chef's Special🌶️

Spicy, crispy pan-fried chicken cooked with roasted Andhra masala, curry leaves, and black pepper.

$18.99

Andhra Chicken Fry (Bone-in) Chef's Special🌶️.

Karampodi Chicken (Chef's Special) 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Spice lovers, this spicy chicken dish satisfies your taste buds.

$17.99

Karampodi Chicken (Chef's Special) 🌶️🌶️🌶️.

Garlic Cilantro Chicken

Tender chicken cooked with fresh garlic, cilantro, chilies, and lemon for a bright, aromatic flavor.

$17.99

Garlic Cilantro Chicken.

Apollo Fish

Crispy, batter‑fried fish tossed in a spicy, tangy masala with curry leaves — bold, aromatic, and irresistibly flavorful (16 oz)

$15.99

Apollo Fish.

Masala Fried Fish 🌶️

Crispy, golden fish seasoned with mild spices for a light, flavorful bite that pairs well with any meal (16 oz)

$15.99

Masala Fried Fish 🌶️.

Garlic Shrimp

Tender shrimp tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with a hint of chili and herbs (16 oz)

$16.99

Garlic Shrimp.

Street Style Shrimp Pakoda 🌶️

Shrimp marinated in a tangy, spicy blend of red chili, garlic, ginger, ajwain, and lemon.

$18.99

Street Style Shrimp Pakoda 🌶️.

Goat Sukka🌶️

Popular dry-style South Indian (Tamil Nadu/Mangalorean) dish featuring tender, pan-roasted goat meat coated in a thick, spicy, and aromatic masala

$21.99

Goat Sukka🌶️.

Veg Entree

Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils tempered with aroma of spices. Goes wonderfully with Rotis (White Rice on the side) (16 oz)

$10.99

Dal Tadka.

Punjabi Chole Masala

Classic dish made with tender chickpeas and house blend spices (White Rice on the side) (16 oz)

$11.99

Punjabi Chole Masala.

Paneer Butter Masala

Rich Paneer (cottage cheese) Gravy with Soft Paneer cubes found in every bite (White Rice on the side) (16 oz)

$15.99

Paneer Butter Masala.

Paneer Tikka Masala

Marinated, grilled paneer (cottage cheese) cubes served in a rich, creamy, and spiced tomato-based gravy (16 oz)

$15.99

Paneer Tikka Masala.

Kadai Paneer🌶️

Flavorful Paneer (cottage cheese) dish with diced onions and bell peppers.Goes well with Naans (White Rice on the side) (16 oz).

$15.99

Kadai Paneer🌶️.

Saag Paneer

Healthy, protein & flavor-packed dish of Indian cheese, served in a buttery, spicy & creamy curry made with plenty of leafy greens (White Rice on the side) (16 oz)

$15.99

Saag Paneer.

Vegetable Korma

Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy cashew‑coconut gravy with mild spices and aromatic herbs.

$15.99

Vegetable Korma.

Paneer Bhurji

Crumbled paneer cooked with onions, tomatoes, chilies, and spices for a soft, flavorful scramble.

$16.99

Paneer Bhurji.

Non Veg Entree

Butter Chicken

Creamy buttery gravy with tender chicken cubes sauteed in aroma of spices (White Rice on the side)(16 oz)

$16.99

Butter Chicken.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Char‑grilled chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato gravy with a rich, smoky warmth in every bite (White Rice on the side) (16 oz)

$16.99

Chicken Tikka Masala.

Kadai Chicken 🌶️

Chicken cooked with onions, peppers, and bold kadai spices for a rustic, smoky, and aromatic finish (White Rice on the side) (16 oz)

$16.99

Kadai Chicken 🌶️.

Desi Style Chicken Curry (Bone-in) 🌶️

Desi Style chicken curry that's marinated and infused with ginger, garlic, and freshly ground spices.

$16.99

Desi Style Chicken Curry (Bone-in) 🌶️.

Chicken Korma

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy cashew‑almond gravy with yogurt, spices, and ghee.

$16.99

Chicken Korma.

Chicken Kolhapuri🌶️

Popular North Indian chicken curry thats made with roasted coconut, red chilies, and a punchy Kolhapuri masala.

$16.99

Chicken Kolhapuri🌶️.

Chicken Saag Wala

Tender chicken simmered in a thick, nutritious, and mildly spiced spinach gravy (saag)(White Rice on the side) (16 oz)

$16.99

Chicken Saag Wala.

Village Style Goat Curry (Bone-in)

Village style goat curry made with homemade masalas and cooked in a low flame to perfection (White Rice on the side) (16 oz)

$21.99

Village Style Goat Curry (Bone-in).

Goat Korma (Bone-in)

Tender goat simmered in a creamy nut‑based gravy with yogurt, spices, and clarified butter.

$21.99

Goat Korma (Bone-in).

Egg Specials

Boiled Egg Fry (4 eggs)

Boiled egg slightly tossed in Indian spices.

$10.99

Boiled Egg Fry (4 eggs).

Egg Bhurji

Popular scrambled egg recipe cooked in aromatic flavors.

$12.99

Egg Bhurji.

Egg Masala Gravy (4 eggs)

Egg Masala gravy that goes perfectly with Naan, Roti or rice . Perfect combination of Healthy and tasty.

$15.99

Egg Masala Gravy (4 eggs).

Egg Surti Gotala

Fiery, flavorful street‑style egg dish that has grated eggs tossed in buttery surti masala.

$16.99

Egg Surti Gotala.

South Indian Egg Curry (4 eggs)

Boiled eggs cooked in flavorful onion tomato gravy and chef's special spices. This goes well with Rice or Roti or Naan. (8 oz Rice on the side).

$16.99

South Indian Egg Curry (4 eggs).

Rice/Biryani Specialties

Plain Rice 16oz

$2.99

Plain Rice 16oz.

Jeera Rice 16 oz

Flavorful Basmati rice cooked in Jeera and wholesome spices (16 oz)

$5.99

Jeera Rice 16 oz.

Veg Biryani 24 oz

Fragrant spice-layered rice dish cooked with mixed vegetables, herbs, and saffron for a rich, aromatic flavor 24 oz.

$12.99

Veg Biryani 24 oz.

Paneer Makhani Biryani 24 oz

A rich, vegetarian fusion dish that combines the creamy, tangy flavors of North Indian Paneer Butter Masala (Makhani) with the aromatic, layered structure of a traditional Hyderabadi-style Dum Biryani.

$15.99

Paneer Makhani Biryani 24 oz.

Chicken Dum Biryani 24oz

Our Chicken Dum Biryani delivers a depth of flavor that simply can’t be matched. Every bite proves why its taste remains truly unbeatable. Try it yourself 24 oz

$17.99

Chicken Dum Biryani 24oz.

EssenceNspice Spl Boneless Chicken Biryani 24 oz

Our chef's special boneless chicken biryani has the unbeatable flavor that simply can’t be matched. Every bite proves its taste. Try it yourself.

$19.99

EssenceNspice Spl Boneless Chicken Biryani 24 oz.

Goat Dum Biryani

Our Goat biryani has an aroma that you would have never experienced. Try it yourself and treat yourself.

$21.99

Goat Dum Biryani.

Combos

Paneer Butter Masala Combo

Served with two hot butter naans, a portion of steamed plain rice, a fresh crunchy salad, and a sweet dessert to complete the meal

$20.99

Paneer Butter Masala Combo.

Paneer Tikka Masala Combo

Served with two hot butter naans, a portion of steamed plain rice, a fresh crunchy salad, and a sweet dessert to complete the meal

$20.99

Paneer Tikka Masala Combo.

Butter Chicken Combo

Served with two hot butter naans, a portion of steamed plain rice, a fresh crunchy salad, and a sweet dessert to complete the meal.

$20.99

Butter Chicken Combo.

Chicken Tikka Masala Combo

Served with two hot butter naans, a portion of steamed plain rice, a fresh crunchy salad, and a sweet dessert to complete the meal.

$20.99

Chicken Tikka Masala Combo.

Kadai Chicken Combo

Served with two hot butter naans, a portion of steamed plain rice, a fresh crunchy salad, and a sweet dessert to complete the meal

$20.99

Kadai Chicken Combo.

Indo-Chinese Fast Food

Veg Fried Rice

Our Indo Chinese Veg Fried rice is wok‑tossed on high flame with colorful veggies, garlic, spring onions, and a touch of soy — smoky, savory, and effortlessly satisfying (24 oz)

$14.99

Veg Fried Rice.

Mushroom Fried Rice

Mushroom lovers, this is for you. Our mushroom fried rice is made with long-grain rice stir-fried over high flame with tender mushrooms, fresh scallions, and golden garlic (24 oz)

$15.99

Mushroom Fried Rice.

Schezwan Fried Rice

Spicy Indo‑Chinese fried rice tossed with vegetables, aromatics, and fiery Schezwan chili sauce for a smoky, punchy flavor in every bite

$16.99

Schezwan Fried Rice.

Egg Fried Rice

Fluffy long‑grain rice tossed on a blazing wok with soft scrambled eggs, golden garlic, spring onions, and a delicate soy glaze — smoky, aromatic, and effortlessly comforting with every bite (24 oz)

$16.99

Egg Fried Rice.

Chicken Fried Rice

High‑flame fried rice loaded with juicy fried chicken, crunchy veggies, garlic, and spring onions — tossed in smoky soy, chili heat, and that unmistakable desi‑Chinese wok‑hei that hits instantly (24 oz)

$17.99

Chicken Fried Rice.

Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice

Aromatic long‑grain rice stir‑fried on high flame with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, garlic, and spring onions, tossed in a bold Schezwan chili sauce that delivers a smoky, spicy Indo‑Chinese kick in every bite.

$18.99

Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice.

Veg Manchurian with Gravy

Blend of vegetables deep fried and sautéed in sauces (16oz)

$13.99

Veg Manchurian with Gravy.

Chicken Manchurian with Gravy

Crispy chicken tossed in a tangy, garlicky Indo‑Chinese sauce with peppers and scallions — bold, saucy, and seriously satisfying (16 oz)

$14.99

Chicken Manchurian with Gravy.

Chapatis

Whole Wheat Chapati 2pcs

Soft whole wheat chapatis made to the perfection. The healthiest option.

$4.99

Whole Wheat Chapati 2pcs.

Phulka

A warm, soft whole‑wheat roti puffed on the flame for that classic homemade touch

$2.99

Phulka.

Naans

Plain Naan

Soft, fluffy flatbread baked in a traditional tandoor — perfect for scooping up curries, gravies, and sauces.

$2.99

Plain Naan.

Butter Naan

Naans with a generous amount of butter applied.

$3.99

Butter Naan.

Garlic Naan

Soft, fluffy tandoor‑baked flatbreads brushed with garlic‑infused butter for a warm, aromatic finish.

$4.99

Garlic Naan.

Drinks

Mango Lassi

$4.99

Mango Lassi.

Sweet Lassi

$3.99

Sweet Lassi.

Chaas (Buttermilk)

$3.99

Chaas (Buttermilk).

Pepsi

$1.99

Pepsi.

Diet Pepsi

$1.99

Diet Pepsi.

Ginger Ale

$1.99

Ginger Ale.

Orange Crush

$1.99

Orange Crush.

Mountain Dew

$1.99

Mountain Dew.

Arizona Mango

$1.99

Arizona Mango.

Arizona Water Melon

$1.99

Arizona Water Melon.

Bottled Water

$1.99

Bottled Water.
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