The Essence by JohnNNair,Indian Carryout

Came here and when I say flavorful. The food is definitely flavorful. The Mango Sticky Wings are way beyond delicious. The sweets are delicious knock your teeth out sweet but definitely worth trying for sure. The customer service was amazing so no complaints there. Small little hole in the wall and the food as stated is definitely worth it.

Just picked up our first order. We were hungry and I wanted to dine-in at an Indian restaurant in the area and so we goggle searched and decided on Essence. When we pulled up and found out it was a take-out spot instead of a dine-in we left and that made me upset because I really wanted to eat there cuz the food in the pictures online looked so good and the prices were very reasonable! So, after sitting in the car looking for other Indian places in the area we decided to just order from here and wait the 30 minutes (better than driving around for God knows how long and waiting 45 after ordering) and ya’ll?, it was worth the entire wait! When I tell you the food was AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS I mean that…the aroma is intoxicating, the spice level is on point as well cuz I ordered the mild sag shr

I have never been here in person. I order from here through doordash. They have the BEST butter chicken ai have ever tasted! I almost cried when doordash wouldn't let me order the other day and said it was too far away. I wish you would open a location in DC.

If you love South Indian(Kerala) style food this is one of the best place in DMV area !! I ordered Egg Puffs and Beef Kizhi Poratta from their Sunday Special menu and they were absolutely delightful! The pastry was perfectly flaky and golden brown, while the filling was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning. Each bite was a delicious blend of textures, and they were served warm. Beef Kizhi Poratta ,it was a standout dish. The beef was incredibly tender and packed with flavorful spices that created a delicious depth. Wrapped in a perfectly flaky poratta, the bread had a nice crispiness on the outside while remaining soft inside. enhancing the overall experience. The portion size was generous, making them a great value for the price. I can’t recommend these enough—defi

My first time was today. My cousin and I was craving Indian food bcuz the last spot was TERRIBLE. But baaaby this place right here ain't nun but the TRUTH also customer service and the food was DELICIOUS and reasonable I couldn't even eat it all the bread was fresh and DELICIOUS also. This was food for the soul you can tell it was cooked with LOVE. What a way to start off my New Year I'll most definitely be back. THANK YOU 😊