The Essence by JohnNNair,Indian Carryout Menu

4.9
(150+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Butter Chicken

      Shredded tandoori chicken in mild creamy tomato gravy.
      $12.99
    • Garlic Naan

      $3.45
    • Veg Samosa (2 pcs)

      Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and herbs. Two pieces per serving.
      $4.95
    • Tikka Masala

      Signature creamy tomato sauce.
      $11.99
    • Wings

      Chicken wings available in four flavors: Tandoor, Manchurian, Magic Mango, Indian Pepper. Options include 6, 10, or 18 pieces.
      $7.45
    • Butter Naan

      Fluffy, butter-infused traditional Indian bread
      $2.95
    • Cheese Naan

      Soft, tandoori-baked bread, generously filled with melting cheese.
      $3.95
    • Sag Curry's

      Fresh spinach cooked with Indian spices and tomato onion gravy.
      $11.99
    • Korma Curry's

      Rich creamy cashew sauce.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, garnished with fried onions and herbs.
      $13.99
  • Extras

    • Rice (16 oz)

      Steamed basmati rice, known for its aromatic essence and fluffy texture.
      $2.00
  • BEVERAGES

    • Mango Lassi

      Traditional Indian drink with mango and yogurt.
      $2.99
    • Dr. Pepper

      Unique blend of 23 flavors, carbonated soft drink.
      $1.49
    • Coca cola original

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $1.49
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $1.49
    • Fanta pineapple

      Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
      $1.49
    • Fanta orange

      Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
      $1.49
    • Diet coke

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
      $1.49
    • Coke zero

      The same great taste but with zero calories.
      $1.49
    • Pepsi

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $1.49
    • Red bull

      Invigorating Energy Surge: The Classic Red Bull Experience
      $2.99
    • Apple Juice

      Freshly squeezed apple nectar, packed with the tart and sweet essence of ripe apples.
      $1.99
    • Coconut water

      Refreshingly pure coconut water, perfectly hydrating and energizing.
      $2.49
    • Sunkist orange

      Sunkist Orange: A sweet, carbonated orange-flavored beverage commonly served in a can.
      $1.49
    • Sunkist grape

      Grape juice typically includes freshly extracted grape juice, offering a sweet and fruity beverage.
      $1.49
    • Canada dry ginger ale

      Sparkling and refreshing, with a hint of ginger.
      $1.49
    • Mountain Dew

      Exhilarate and quench your thirst with a one of a kind taste.
      $1.49
    • Water Bottle (17 fl oz)

      Sealed bottle of purified water, ideal for quenching your thirst and complementing your meal.
      $0.99
  • Appetizer - Vegetarian

    • Veg Samosa (2 pcs)

      Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and herbs. Two pieces per serving.
      $4.95
    • Veg Pakora

      Assorted vegetables are coated in a chickpea flour batter, seasoned with Indian spices, and deep-fried.
      $4.95
    • Mozzarella Stick

      Crispy, vegetarian mozzarella sticks. Available in three sizes: 6, 10, or 18 pieces.
      $4.95
    • French Fries

      Crispy French fries, available in medium or large. Vegetarian friendly.
      $2.75
  • Appetizer - Non Vegetarian

    • Chicken 65

      Spicy, marinated boneless chicken, fried to perfection
      $8.95
    • Fish Kolivada

      Marinated in a blend of Indian spices, then dipped in a spicy batter and deep-fried, offering a crispy texture.
      $8.95
    • Crab Cake (3 pcs)

      Delicately mixed crab meat with traditional Indian spices, formed into cakes and lightly fried for a crisp exterior.
      $8.95
    • Fried Calamari

      Crispy battered calamari rings, served golden brown with marinara sauce drizzle.
      $8.95
    • Fried Shrimp

      Crispy fried shrimp, available in 6, 10, or 18 pieces.
      $7.95
    • Chicken Tender's

      Crispy chicken tenders. Options: 3, 5, or 10 pieces.
      $4.45
    • Chicken Nuggets

      Indian-style chicken nuggets, available in 6, 10, or 18 piece options.
      $3.95
    • Wings

      Chicken wings available in four flavors: Tandoor, Manchurian, Magic Mango, Indian Pepper. Options include 6, 10, or 18 pieces.
      $7.45
  • Biriyani

    Flavored basmati rice cooked with chef's own spices.
    • Vegetable Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice mixed with assorted fresh vegetables and traditional spices.
      $11.99
    • Paneer Biryani

      Layered basmati rice with succulent paneer (cheese) cubes and aromatic spices
      $12.99
    • Chicken Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, garnished with fried onions and herbs.
      $13.99
    • Lamb Biryani

      Tender lamb pieces nestled in aromatic basmati rice, seasoned with traditional spices.
      $15.99
    • Goat Biryani

      Tender goat meat cooked with aromatic spices, basmati rice, and exotic flavors in our signature Biryani.
      $14.99
    • Salmon Biryani

      Salmon marinated in Indian spices, cooked with saffron-infused basmati rice and typically includes nuts and herbs.
      $14.99
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Spicy blend of aromatic basmati rice and succulent shrimp cooked to perfection.
      $14.99
  • Tandoor Special

    Cooked in traditional play oven. Served with rice, salad and chutneys.
    • Tandoor Chicken

      Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a tandoor for a smoky finish.
      $13.95
    • Tandoor Shrimp

      Shrimp marinated in a blend of yogurt and traditional Indian spices, then grilled in a tandoor oven.
      $14.95
    • Lamb Sheekh Kebab

      Minced lamb mixed with onions, herbs, and spices, then hand-rolled on skewers and cooked in a tandoor oven.
      $15.95
  • Breads

    • Butter Naan

      Fluffy, butter-infused traditional Indian bread
      $2.95
    • Garlic Naan

      $3.45
    • Cheese Naan

      Soft, tandoori-baked bread, generously filled with melting cheese.
      $3.95
    • Peshwari Naan

      Soft, stuffed naan with sweet fillings- great to snack on or to have with curries
      $3.95
    • Onion Kulcha

      Flavorful and fluffy Indian bread filled with caramelized onions, perfect to accompany any meal.
      $3.95
    • Roti

      Fluffy, freshly made flatbread, perfect as a versatile accompaniment or standalone snack.
      $2.95
    • Kerala Porotta 2 pcs

      Two pieces of South Indian layered flatbread made from plain flour, typically pan-fried to achieve a flaky texture.
      $3.95
  • Main Course

    • Channa Masala

      Chickpeas cooked with Indian gravy.
      $9.99
    • Dal Makhani

      Medley of lentils swimmerd in creamy tomatoes and ground spices.
      $9.99
    • Butter Chicken

      Shredded tandoori chicken in mild creamy tomato gravy.
      $12.99
    • Beef Ullarth

      Beef sauteed with onion, curry leaves spices and sliced coconut.
      $13.99
    • Beef Roast

      Slow roasted in classic South Indian gravy.
      $13.99
  • Main Course - Currys

    All curry's served with rice.
    • Korma Curry's

      Rich creamy cashew sauce.
      $11.99
    • Sag Curry's

      Fresh spinach cooked with Indian spices and tomato onion gravy.
      $11.99
    • Kadai Curry's

      Medium spiced tomato gravy with bell peppers and onion.
      $11.99
    • Chettinad Curry's

      Spiced coconut gravy.
      $11.99
    • Malabar Curry's

      South Indian creamy coconut sauce.
      $11.99
    • Tikka Masala

      Signature creamy tomato sauce.
      $11.99
  • House Special

    • Chicken Over The Rice

      Tender chicken pieces served over steamed rice, typically includes a blend of aromatic Indian spices.
      $10.95
    • Lamb Over The Rice

      Tender lamb marinated in a blend of spices, served over fragrant basmati rice.
      $12.95
    • Salmon Over The Rice

      Salmon gently laid over a bed of aromatic basmati rice, typically includes a blend of traditional Indian spices.
      $11.95
    • Signature Burger

      A handcrafted patty, blending traditional Indian spices and ingredients, nestled in a freshly baked bun, typically includes a fusion of unique sauces and select vegetables.
      $5.99
    • Salmon Steak Sandwich

      Salmon fillet, subtly seasoned and grilled, nestled between slices of bread with a hint of Indian spices and condiments.
      $7.99
    • Grilled Salmon with Veggies and Rice

      Salmon grilled with a blend of Indian spices, served alongside seasoned vegetables and basmati rice.
      $7.95
    • Chicken Roll

      Chicken, salad and sauce.
      $6.95
    • Lamb Roll

      Lamb, salad and sauce.
      $9.95
    • Naan Roll

      Cheese naan, tandoori chicken, salad and chutneys.
      $8.95
    • Fish Fry (Whole Pompano Fish)

      Served with rice and salad.
      $12.95
  • Combos

    • Chicken Burger + Fries + Drink's

      Chicken burger served with crispy fries. Choice of drink includes cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime.
      $9.45
    • Salmon Sandwich + Fries + Drink's

      Salmon sandwich served with fries. Choice of drink: cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime.
      $10.45
    • Chicken Roll + Fries + Drink's

      Chicken roll paired with crispy fries. Comes with a choice of cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime drink.
      $9.45
    • 4 Wings + 2 Tender + 4 Nuggets + Fries + Drink's

      Combo includes 4 chicken wings, 2 tenders, 4 nuggets, fries. Choice of cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime drink.
      $12.45
  • DESSERTS

    • Gulab Jamun (2 pcs)

      Milk-solid dumplings, delicately fried and immersed in a sweet syrup flavored with cardamom and rose.
      $2.95
    • Rasmalai (3 pcs)

      Soft cheese dumplings typically soaked in sweet, cardamom-infused milk, often garnished with pistachios and saffron.
      $3.95
    • Semiya Payasam 6 oz.

      Vermicelli cooked in milk, sweetened with sugar, and typically includes a garnish of nuts and raisins, flavored with cardamom.
      $3.95
    • Chocolate Cake

      $4.95
    • Carrot Cake

      Classic moist cake made with fresh carrots, rich cream cheese frosting, and a hint of spice.
      $4.95

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