Thai Essence
231 Franklin Avenue, Nutley, NJ
Online ordering hours: 12:00 PM - 8:40 PMOpens 12:00 PM
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Featured Items
#1 Most liked
Pad Thai
$19.15
#2 Most liked
Drunken Noodle
$19.15
#3 Most liked
Drunken Fried Rice
$21.55
Pad Se Ew
$19.15
Red Curry
$20.35
Green Curry
$20.35
Fried Rice
$19.15
Grilled Shrimp
$30.60
Pineapple Fried Rice
$21.55
Grilled Squid
$30.60
Massaman Curry
$20.35
Gra Pao
$19.15
Chicken Stay
$14.40
Cashew Nuts
$19.15
Essence Duck Curry
$35.40
Vegetables Thai Spring Rolls
$10.20
Duck Honey
$35.40
Crabmeat Fried Rice
$21.55
Sticky Rice Mango
$10.80
Fish Falling In Love
$39.00
Sampler Platter Trio
$30.00
Crispy Pan Fried Salmon
$31.15
Chicken Dumplings
$10.80
Salt And Pepper Shrimp Garlic
$29.95
Grilled Beef
$25.80
Dinner Menu
12:00 pm - 8:40 pmMost Ordered
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store
Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice noodles, egg, bean curds, bean sprouts, scallions and peanut. Gluten free.
$19.15•409
#1 Most liked
Drunken Noodle
Stir-fry flat rice noodle with chili, onion, mixed vegetables, and basil
$19.15•373
#2 Most liked
Drunken Fried Rice
Spicy fried rice with egg, onion, red bell peppers, and basil
$21.55•181
#3 Most liked
Pad Se Ew
Stir-fry flat noodle with black soy sauce, egg, and Asian broccoli
$19.15•11
Vegetables Thai Spring Rolls
Served with sweet plum sauce.
$10.20•9
Thai Iced Tea
Sweetened black tea with creamy milk, served over ice.
$5.40•50
Red Curry
Coconut milk, red curry paste, bamboo, mixed vegetables and basil
$20.35•68
Sticky Rice Mango
Sweet sticky rice topped with ripe mango slices and drizzled with coconut cream, garnished with fresh strawberries and mint.
$10.80
Chicken Dumplings
Steamed chicken dumpings served with house garlic-soy dipping.
$10.80•20
Fried Rice
With egg, onion, and mixed vegetables
$19.15•104
Special Appetizers
Sampler Platter Trio
Chicken sate, chicken curry puffs, and thai spring rolls.
$30.00•56
Crispy Duck Salad
Roasted duck tossed with julienned apples, carrots, mushrooms, red onions, chili paste, lime juice
$18.00•37
Mee Krob
Sweet crispy noodles and shrimp.
$12.10
Special Entrees
Crispy Pan Fried Salmon
With light caramel sauce and truffle oil on a bed of sautéed spinach
$31.15•16
Shrimp Rama
Grilled jumbo shrimps served with sautéed spinach topped with roasted peanuts,
fried shallots and peanut sauce
$29.95•11
Salt And Pepper Shrimp Garlic
Jumbo shrimps in aromatic spices with roasted garlic and scallions
$29.95•12
Sizzling Salmon
With minced shrimps, shallots and garlic. Served with sautéed spinach
$31.15•18
Appetizers
Chicken Curry Puff
Thai pastry stuffed with grounded chicken, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and onion. Served with cucumber relish.
$11.40•18
Crabmeat Pancake
Stuffed crab meat and taro topped with avocado salad and peach dipping sauce.
$12.00•13
Fried Calamari
Served with Thai sweet and sour sauce.
$13.80•57
Chicken Dumplings
Steamed chicken dumpings served with house garlic-soy dipping.
$10.80•20
Dim Sim
Steamed shrimp and fresh crabmeat ravioli served with Worcestershire dipping sauce.
$12.00•27
Fried Tofu
with sweet chili sauce.
$10.00
Chicken Stay
Marinated chicken on skewer with coconut milk, curry and Thai herbs. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
$14.40
Vegetables Thai Spring Rolls
Served with sweet plum sauce.
$10.20•9
Soup
Fresh Crabmeat Soup
With fresh crabmeat and mushrooms.
$10.20•10
Mushroom Soup
Combination of mushrooms in a clear broth soup.
$9.00•14
Ravioli Soup
Shrimp and crab meat ravioli in clear broth soup with mixed vegetable
$9.00•14
Tom Yum Koong
Spicy and sour soup with mushroom and lemon grass.
$9.00•22
Tom Ka Kai
Coconut soup with mushrooms, lemongrass and galangal.
$9.00•26
Salad
Mixed Greens Salad
Simple green mixed salad with house balsamic or peanuts dressing.
$10.20
Papaya Salad
With shrimp, tomato, string bean, fresh garlic, lime juice and Thai condiments.
$14.40•9
Thai Salad
With romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bean curd and chips served with Thai peanut
$10.20
Squid Salad
Tossed with lime juice, lemongrass, fresh garlic, Thai chili paste, tomatoes, and Thai condiments.
$14.40
Spicy Beef Salad
Sliced charcoal broiled steak with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, lime juice, mint, fresh chili, and Thai herbs.
$18.00
Curry
Red Curry
Coconut milk, red curry paste, bamboo, mixed vegetables and basil
$20.35•68
Green Curry
oconut milk, green curry paste, bamboo, mix vegetables and basil
$20.35•115
Massaman Curry
With red potatoes, avocado, red onion, peanuts
and coconut milk
$20.35•79
Jungle Curry
With rhizome, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, and fresh Thai basil
$20.35
Sautes
Cashew Nuts
Sautéed with cashew nuts, chili paste, onion, mushroom, and broccoli
$19.15•37
Pad Khing
Sautéed with fresh ginger, mushrooms, onion, and mixed vegetables
$19.15•19
Gra Pao
Sautéed with Thai basil, mushrooms, chili pepper and mixed vegetable
$19.15•41
Saucy Garlic
With garlic sauce.
$19.15
Noodles
Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice noodles, egg, bean curds, bean sprouts, scallions and peanut. Gluten free.
$19.15•409
#1 Most liked
Drunken Noodle
Stir-fry flat rice noodle with chili, onion, mixed vegetables, and basil
$19.15•373
#2 Most liked
Pad Se Ew
Stir-fry flat noodle with black soy sauce, egg, and Asian broccoli
$19.15•11
Lard Na
Pan fried flat noodle with Chinese broccoli in brown gravy sauce
$19.15
Rice Dishes
Crabmeat Fried Rice
With egg, onion, and mixed vegetables
$21.55•30
Pineapple Fried Rice
With fresh pineapple, egg, onion, and mixed vegetables
$21.55
Fried Rice
With egg, onion, and mixed vegetables
$19.15•104
Drunken Fried Rice
Spicy fried rice with egg, onion, red bell peppers, and basil
$21.55•181
#3 Most liked
Seafood
Essence Salmon Curry
Grilled salmon with green curry, basil, and mix vegetables
$31.80
Fish Falling In Love
Deep-Fried whole or fillet of red snapper topped with sauté sweet and sour sauce, fresh
ginger and mix vegetables
$39.00
Fish In Thai Chili Sauce
Crispy fried red snapper (whole or fillet) topped with three flavors tamarind chili sauce served with Asian greens
$39.00
Crystal Shrimp Pinneapple
pan fried jumbo shrimp the bed of sautéed spinach topped with sautéed garlic, shallots and fresh pineapple
$30.60
Grilled
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
With grilled vegetables
$24.60•7
Grilled Beef
With grilled vegetables
$25.80•20
Grilled Squid
With grilled vegetables
$30.60
Grilled Shrimp
With grilled vegetables
$30.60
Grilled Salmon
With grilled vegetables
$31.80
Duck
Duck Honey
Roasted half boneless duck topped with our honey ginger sauce and Asian greens
$35.40•21
Duck Tamarind
Roasted half boneless duck served with a tamarind sauce with eggplant and carrot tempura
$35.40•7
Essence Duck Curry
Roasted half boneless duck served in red curry, fresh pineapple, red bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and Thai basil
$35.40•10
Duck Basil
Roasted half boneless duck with garlic, peppers, onions, and basil.
$35.40
Chicken Fingers With Fries
Crispy breaded chicken strips paired with golden fries, offering a simple and satisfying meal for kids.
$12.00
Hot Dogs With Fries
Juicy sausages paired with crispy fries, offering a simple and satisfying meal for kids.
$12.00
Vegetables Tempura
Crispy battered vegetables including broccoli and peppers, served with a side of dipping sauce.
$8.40
French Fries
Crispy, golden potato strips lightly salted for a simple and satisfying snack.
$7.20
Kid Chicken Noodle Soup
Tender chicken slices with rice noodles in a light broth, garnished with fresh cilantro.
$7.20
Drinks
Thai Iced Tea
Sweetened black tea with creamy milk, served over ice.
$5.40•50
Thai Iced Coffee
Rich coffee blended with sweetened condensed milk and topped with crushed ice.
$5.40
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Brewed tea with a slice of lemon.
$4.20
Soda
Variety of sodas including classic cola, diet options, and clear sodas like Sprite and ginger ale.
$4.20
Bottle Water
A bottle of water to help maintain hydration and refresh your palate.
$4.80
Sparking Water Small
Effervescent and refreshing, this small sparkling water is typically enjoyed as a standalone drink, complementing a variety of dishes.
$4.80
Sides
Sticky Rice
Sweet, glutinous rice wrapped in a banana leaf, offering a chewy texture and subtle flavor.
$4.80•30
Jasmine Rice
Fragrant, fluffy jasmine rice with a delicate aroma, perfect for complementing any main dish.
$3.60•51
Brown Rice
Nutty and chewy brown rice, a wholesome side to complement your meal.
$3.60•6
Steamed Noodles
Soft, tender noodles complemented by vibrant broccoli and crisp snow peas, creating a simple and fresh side dish.
$6.00
Steamed Vegetables
A medley of broccoli, zucchini, green beans, and snow peas, lightly steamed to preserve natural flavors and textures.
$6.00•16
Desserts
Sticky Rice Mango
Sweet sticky rice topped with ripe mango slices and drizzled with coconut cream, garnished with fresh strawberries and mint.
$10.80
Creme Brulee
Caramelized custard topped with a fresh strawberry, mint leaf, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
$10.80•19
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