Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB

4.5

11 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Vegetarian-friendly

Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB is a modern Indian restaurant in Englewood, New Jersey, that offers a diverse array of regional specialties and recipes passed down through generations. The restaurant's team of chefs has years of experience and expertise, and they use the finest ingredients that are sourced locally and imported directly from India. Essence Of Kesar is a great place to enjoy a delicious and authentic Indian meal.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 300-0331
Website
https://essenceofkesar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Suraj Pawar

Location
34 E Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631-2935
Neighborhood
Englewood
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Spinach And Kale Chat (gf)(v-or)$16.00
crispy battered fried spinach, yogurt mousse, tamarind gel, dragonfruit dust
Litti Chokha (4pcs)$16.00
smoked charcoal eggplant, sattu, tomato pachadi
Truffel Lahsooni Cauliflower (v-or)$16.00
crispy golden cauliflower, lehsooni kadhi mousse, watermelon radish, goat cheese
Potato Sphere DhaiBhalla (gf)$18.00
white pea ragda, dhai bhalla, sweet yoguri, tamrind & mint gel
Edamame Paniyaram (gf)(v)$17.00
edamame infused rice, black lentil batter dumpling, smoked chilli tomato
Paneer Chilli Katafi Roll$20.00
schezwan sauce, mango chunda

NON-VEGETARIAN

Baked Masala Oyster (gf)$24.00
hirva watan, masala bread crumb, green mango caviar, beet pickle gel
Solkadhi Scallop Ceviche (gf)$23.00
solkadhi infused scallops, fresh kokam coriander oil, kejora golden berries
Tibetian chicken Momos$21.00
Roasted bell pepper coulis, roasted cherry tomato marinara
Chidiyaa Ka Ghosla$22.00
masala quail egg, baby curry leaves naan
Duck Kurchan Corrneto$23.00
masala duck, bell peppers, ajwain cormeto Kaffir lime mousse
Pulled Lamb Ghee Rost Bao$23.00
pulled lamb, garam masala, bedgi chilli mayo

TANDOOR (FROM CLAY OVEN)

Kesar Infused Chicken Tikka$25.00
black olive raita
Junglee Lamb Chop$38.00
potato salad, lamb biryani
Kafir Lime Chicken Tikka$25.00
pomegranate raifa
Kasundi Mustard Prawns$28.00
kasundi pickle, toasted salad
Paneer Shashli Skewer$24.00
kasundi pickle, toasted salad
Creamy Soya Malai Chop$25.00
toasted salad, pomegranate raita

MAINS

VEGETARIAN

Sarson Ka Saag (gf)(v-or)$25.00
sarson ka saag, corn waffle, jaggery chutney
Paneer MethiMalai Steak (gf)$25.00
creamy coftage cheese steak, fenugreek sauce, asparagus
Parsi Soya Kheema Chilli$24.00
rosemary bun, parsi masala, soya kheema
Truffel Pav Bhaji$25.00
truffel mumbai bhaji, rosemary bun
Kesar Malai Kofta$26.00
kesar (saffron) infused malai sauce apricot dumplings
Konkani Eggplant$25.00
konkani tangy sweet sauce, rosted eggplant
Kolhapuri Medley$25.00
mix kolhapuri fambada rassa, grilled vegetables
Fresh Vegetable Biryani$24.00
mix vegetables, cottage cheese

NON-VEGETARIAN

Chicken Lababdar$27.00
grilled chicken breast, roasted bell pepper, almond sauce
Octopus Moilee$34.00
grilled octopus, coconut meen moilee
Konkani Halibut$36.00
sous vide halibut, kokam infused malvani sauce
Champaran Ka Mutton$29.00
clay pot cooked mution, champaran masala
Old Delhi Butter Chicken$30.00
creamy fomato sauce
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh$30.00
braised lamb, garam masala, yogurt
Masala Quails$27.00
8hrs marinated quails, fadka mayo
Kesar Goat Chop Biryani$32.00
8hrs marinated quails, fadka mayo
Thalassery Bamboo Biryani$30.00
biryani slow-cooked with cardamon, kesar in bamboo

BREADS

Kesar Butter Naan$6.00
Garlic Naan$7.00
Onion Flatbread$7.00
Whole Wheat Roti$6.00
Gluten Free Bread$6.00

SIDES

Sweet & Spicy Mango Sauce$5.00
Saag Paneer$15.00
Yellow Lentils (Dal Taclka)$14.00
Black Lentils (Dal Makhani)$15.00
Spiced Chickpeas (Chana Masala)$14.00

DESSERTS

Kharvas Cream Brulée$12.00
Mesti Doi (Canaloni)$12.00
Desi Kulfi Trio$15.00

DRINKS

Mango Yogurt Lassi /AamPanna$7.00
Jamun Refresh / Sparkling Water$7.00
Soda / Water$5.00

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Essence Of Kesar offers a "fantastic surprise" with its modern Indian dining experience in Englewood. Guests rave about the "exceptionally well crafted dishes" and "unique flavours" like kesar-infused chicken and bamboo biryani. While some note waiting times, the "great service" and authentic atmosphere make it a "highly recommend" spot.

11 Reviews

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Nancy
VIP
New York City
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely incredible food. So happy to have this restaurant in Englewood, as there is no other delicious Indian food in the area.
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Poornima
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was really good and unique flavours. We tried kesar infused chicken, fish tacos , bamboo biryani and kulcha and everything was mouth watering and we enjoyed our dinner way too much. Highly recommend this place if you are in the neighbourhood.
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komal
New York City
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the mocktails. The appetizers were amazing. I felt the main dishes were lacking a little flavor that was evident in the apps.
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Ilyssa
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Twice in one week. Had to bring my friends it was so good!
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MJ
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Service was superb and food was no doubt delicious as well. Keep it up!
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Nancy
VIP
New York City
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a fantastic surprise, a delicious Indian restaurant in Englewood. We were there on a Monday, and they were not busy, but we were the only non-Indians in the restaurant, which is always a good sign. The food is a little nontraditional, and mixes some western ingredients into well-known dishes. There was even goat cheese sprinkled on top of a traditional cauliflower dish, but somehow it all worked and tasted fantastic. Definitely will go back, and highly recommend people in Bergen County to try this new gem
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Bhupinder
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A very authentic Indian experience, including noisy customers and diaper changing of a baby in plain site of other diners! As a new establishment i understand not wanting to upset customers but surely some semblance of control should be excercised!
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Nandit
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptionally well crafted dishes presented well and great service!
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Krishnan
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food some vegetarian starters needs to be revised and needs to be more tasty but non vegetarian startes are very nice main course dishes were Excellent 10 out of 10 ambience is very good nice location nice service so giving 5 star definitely
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Sam
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waited for 30 minutes to get table even after book the table in advance. My main course not even ready after 90 minutes of waiting . I will never go back , very bad experience. They ate very poorly organized team , never go back .
Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOBResponded on August 27, 2024
Hi Sam, We sincerely apologize for not meeting expectations. At Essence of Kesar we strive to provide best service and food. Unfortunately we ran into staff issues which compromised our standards that day. I would like to make things correct and host you again please email us.
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Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 300-0331.

Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB is rated 4.5 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB

34 E Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631-2935

Additional information

Neighborhood
Englewood
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Suraj Pawar
Additional
BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://essenceofkesar.com/
Phone number
(201) 300-0331

Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

SMALL PLATES

VEGETARIAN

Spinach And Kale Chat (gf)(v-or)$16.00

Litti Chokha (4pcs)$16.00

Truffel Lahsooni Cauliflower (v-or)$16.00

Potato Sphere DhaiBhalla (gf)$18.00

Edamame Paniyaram (gf)(v)$17.00

Paneer Chilli Katafi Roll$20.00

NON-VEGETARIAN

Baked Masala Oyster (gf)$24.00

Solkadhi Scallop Ceviche (gf)$23.00

Tibetian chicken Momos$21.00

Chidiyaa Ka Ghosla$22.00

Duck Kurchan Corrneto$23.00

Pulled Lamb Ghee Rost Bao$23.00

TANDOOR (FROM CLAY OVEN)

Kesar Infused Chicken Tikka$25.00

Junglee Lamb Chop$38.00

Kafir Lime Chicken Tikka$25.00

Kasundi Mustard Prawns$28.00

Paneer Shashli Skewer$24.00

Creamy Soya Malai Chop$25.00

MAINS

VEGETARIAN

Sarson Ka Saag (gf)(v-or)$25.00

Paneer MethiMalai Steak (gf)$25.00

Parsi Soya Kheema Chilli$24.00

Truffel Pav Bhaji$25.00

Kesar Malai Kofta$26.00

Konkani Eggplant$25.00

Kolhapuri Medley$25.00

Fresh Vegetable Biryani$24.00

NON-VEGETARIAN

Chicken Lababdar$27.00

Octopus Moilee$34.00

Konkani Halibut$36.00

Champaran Ka Mutton$29.00

Old Delhi Butter Chicken$30.00

Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh$30.00

Masala Quails$27.00

Kesar Goat Chop Biryani$32.00

Thalassery Bamboo Biryani$30.00

BREADS

Kesar Butter Naan$6.00

Garlic Naan$7.00

Onion Flatbread$7.00

Whole Wheat Roti$6.00

Gluten Free Bread$6.00

SIDES

Sweet & Spicy Mango Sauce$5.00

Saag Paneer$15.00

Yellow Lentils (Dal Taclka)$14.00

Black Lentils (Dal Makhani)$15.00

Spiced Chickpeas (Chana Masala)$14.00

DESSERTS

Kharvas Cream Brulée$12.00

Mesti Doi (Canaloni)$12.00

Desi Kulfi Trio$15.00

DRINKS

Mango Yogurt Lassi /AamPanna$7.00

Jamun Refresh / Sparkling Water$7.00

Soda / Water$5.00

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