Essence Restaurant

This new hookah lounge is absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxing, with stunning décor that’s thoughtfully designed and really elevates the entire experience. The service was excellent from start to finish — attentive, friendly, and professional. The hookah was smooth, flavorful, and clearly well prepared, which made the experience even better. Overall, everything from the ambiance to the service and quality was amazing. A perfect spot to unwind and enjoy great vibes. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! 10/10

Amazing experience! The staff and food was fantastic! Sarah gave us great recommendations and made our first time here wonderful!! Can’t wait to come back 😄

Miami Nightlife energy just entered Astoria!! Hands down the hottest new restaurant lounge in Astoria. It’s bringing full Miami nightlife energy to Queens. From the moment you walk in, NYC disappears. You’re surrounded by green, chic, tropical vibes that’s literally photo worthy in every corner! They’re serving Asian fusion, creative cocktails n mocktails & hookah! 💨 Hookah is $49.99 🍹 Happy hour EVERY SINGLE DAY from 4–7 PM with 50% OFF EVERYTHING 😮‍💨 The sushi was chef’s kiss 🍣 don’t miss the Tiger Roll & Rainbow Roll. & the Thai style fried rice with beef pad kaphrao? So good. The food is halal & the hookah is top tier. They are in their soft opening phase so stay tuned for their Grand Opening! This spot is pure main character energy! Perfect for date night, celebrations, special o

The place itself is absolutely beautiful. The decor, the ambiance, is just perfect. For the girlies that love aesthetics this is the place for you! Service was amazing! Sarah was friendly and welcoming and very accommodating. She went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. Pollin was also very polite and had amazing customer service. Love her energy! The drinks were very tasty. I had the “Mi Rosita” which was not only pretty but tasteful. The food??? OMG flavorful, great portions and came out in a reasonable amount of time! Every meal we ordered was amazing. My favorite was the chicken Thai fried rice. They also had hookah great as well. Music selection was a vibe as well! This place has won over my heart. I will definitely be returning!

The food and drinks were amazing, but what really stood out was the service. Sarah was incredible! She went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and made the whole experience feel special. She was friendly, attentive, and just overall amazing.