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Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB, Englewood, NJ

Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB

4.7
4.7
21 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
34 E Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631-2935

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Suraj Pawar
  • Area
    Englewood
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 21 people are saying

Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essence Of Kesar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" that creatively blends traditional Indian with Western ingredients. Guests appreciate the "superb" service and unique menu options, including standout dishes like "kesar infused chicken" and "bamboo biryani." Though the restaurant faces staffing challenges, it's a "great addition to the area."
21 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Staff was very attentive, food was delicious. All the recommendations from the waiter were perfect!

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  2. eatsjfk

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was friendly. The menu was a little different and more creative than what is usually offered at neighborhood Indian restaurants. I’m happy to have found a great option in the area.

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  3. Victoria

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trendy place with great food and service. Amazing addition to the neighborhood.

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  4. NeelyP VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the dishes were super tasty. We really enjoyed the Onion kulcha (and I’m a fluffy naan girl) and the paneer tikka masala was amazing!! The service was ok at best. Literally 1 waiter managing everything so it took super long.

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  5. Gurmeet

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food, each dish presented exceptionally and each very very tasty. Will definitely be returning to Kesar soon.

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  6. halleh VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Lunch - service was very slow and servers were not together. Received an appetizer item after main courses arrived. Portions are so small and rice is additional. The taste was nothing special. Would not go back.

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  7. Rasheed VIP

    London21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great indian food but the restaurant was heavily understaffed. There was just one waiter for what was a pretty full restaurant. Also there was ALOT of salt in the food.

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  8. Mwari

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, great host. A great new spot for Indian food

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  9. Ritesh

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good. Restaurants is small so had to wait long for the table to be ready. Rest all was nice.

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  10. Raghu

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food that’s different from the norm. Great addition to the area.

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FAQs

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 4.7 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New Jersey
  4. Bergen
  5. Englewood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Essence Of Kesar I Modern Indian Dining I BYOB

34 E Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631-2935

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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