DELICIOUS!!!!! Been coming here for the past year. 10/10 definitely recommend this place to others…read moreand will definitely be back soon too.

The Gobi Manchurian did not disappoint, absolutely amazing! Punjabi Grill and Lamb Vindaloo were…read moreboth tender and flavorful.

Good food and best customer service by Savita and Preet. Very tasty food and also variety of sweets.read more

This place is the best Indian food in Fairfield. I have been coming here for years and they never…read moredisappoint. The food is always fresh and delicious and the portions are always more than reasonable. The inside is decorated nicely with some authentic Indian decor and the staff are always so inviting and attentive. We also got the chai tea And it was so good! I could hear the tandoori chicken as it was coming out of the kitchen because it was sizzling on the cast-iron skillet. It was so moist and juicy and had an amazing flavor. I highly recommend this place if you want some good Indian food.

Essence Indian Cuisine was SO good! Everything we ordered was full of flavor, perfectly seasoned,…read moreand tasted really fresh. You can tell they put a lot of care into the food because every dish had its own distinct flavor instead of everything tasting the same. The sauces were rich and delicious, the portions were generous, and the food came out hot and fresh. I also really appreciated how friendly and attentive the service was. The whole experience felt warm and welcoming. This is definitely one of those places where you leave already thinking about what you want to order next time . If you're craving Indian food in Vacaville, I would absolutely recommend giving Essence a try. We loved it and will definitely be back!

This was my second visit and was a delightful meal. I first came with a coworker and they ordered…read morethe pani puri, something I'd never had. After trying it I had to come back with my wife to share that experience. It's a crispy and savory appetizer that comes with a tamarind and mint juice that when combined is an experience itself. Both refreshing and comforting - it tastes like a healthy snack that is also a close comparison to texture of potato chips. We also ordered two naan and we each got butter chicken. They were delicious, flavorful, and filling. To celebrate Father's Day we each got a dessert. The saffron ice cream was super unique, and was enjoyable. The pudding was very tasty and was our preference. The ice cream we both felt was refreshing and not overly sweet. Our service was wonderful - reservation and they called to confirm (about 5 minutes before) and had us seated immediately. Our waiter checked on us often without being too frequent, a good balance of support. Ambiance is intimate - smaller indoor seating area of about 10 tables and you can see the staff the whole time. Clean and comfortable restaurant and great service. Highly recommend - and I'd recommend the naan, butter chicken, and pani puri (going to adventure out and try more when we come back again!)

We just recently moved to the area and were wanting some Indian food but didn't want to drive to…read morefar. We ended up coming here on a Friday night after we settled in after the move. This restaurant is located in a shopping mall close to Safeway and Costco. We arrived and the place was empty. We were a bit afraid since there was no body there. We were greeted immediately and got to sit where ever we wanted. This place has comfy booths which I like because its more comfy. The reason why I didn't give this place five stars because all their beer on draft were out of order. But hey, its ok, we ordered the Indian beer large bottle which was about a pint each. We ordered the Briyani and the wrap with chicken. If you are not prepared to eat something spicy, do not ask for that!!!!! Big mistake!! It was so good but it did hurt my tummy a bit. I know Indian food is suppose to be spicy so I cant complain! The wrap was really good, kinda skimpy on the wrap itself. The crackers or whatever those things are in the plate are disgusting. Like why? Maybe call them crackers instead of fries. The price and the amount was a bit on the pricey side, but I am used to paying about $20.00 a plate at this time and age.

Got the chicken tikka masala lunch deal and samosas. Price point was decent. Even though there…read morewasn't a lot of chicken in the masala it was still delicious and piping hot. Not much to be expected with the ambiance.. very bland and basic, which isn't a big deal to me. BUT, they NEED to pay attention to cleanliness! I sat by the window and it was dusty, dirty and full of dead bugs! Seating was sparse, so I didn't move to a different table. The restroom was extremely cleaned and stocked. Service wasn't good but also wasn't bad. No greeting upon entry really and I was never asked if I needed anything or how I was doing.

Went to dinner with some friends and we loved it so much! Def will be coming back! Also Jeet was…read morevery helpful and customer service was 10/10

Very good food and excellent service .Abhi was always there to see if we needed anything and…read morechecking on the quality of the food

Chicken wrap is amazing! Baklava very good…read more Our favorite place in town. Always fresh ingredients and pleasant interactions. Highly recommend to try it out!

MAR2026 Got food for takeout since it was a work lunch…read more Pickup was quick. I had ordered the chicken salad, garlic naan, veggie samosas, 2 oz tzatziki, and one falafel to try things out. I'm glad I got the naan along with everything. The chicken salad had good flavor, and was great on amount aside. Not dry which was great. I kinda wished I had more salad to balance things out. I was using the naan to build little tacos with everything and tzatziki to bind. The veggie samosas were pretty good though I wanted more flavor wise. I had different things to dip and add but it needed something. The falafel was decent, a bit dry and grainy for my tastes. I think a garlic sauce, sriracha, or something to really bring things together. All in all worked pretty well. I'll certainly try other things next time through.

Best Indian food in town- why is this dining room consistently empty?!? Our waiter tonight, Navi,…read morewas a pleasure- he was patient while we took a lifetime to decide what to order, he got everything right and he kept the water refills coming and checked on us at perfect intervals (not bothersome, nor was he MIA!) The food is always outstanding- we tried some old favorites and some new things tonight and loved it all! Strongly recommend the samosas chaat (what an adventure for your taste buds- who would eat regular samosas ever again?!?), coconut masala shrimp, and mattar paneer.

Best Indian food in town by a mile!…read more We always order too much but can't help ourselves it's so good. Bringing friends is also a great option that way you can go ahead and order all the things and family style it up! Everytime we come we leave so full and happy about it! Nice atmosphere, clean and any place that trusts you to leave a carafe of water so you can pour your own is always a huge plus with me. Samosa Chaat, Butter Chicken, the Vindaloo, the garlic naan are some of the musts. We always try something new as well and have yet to be disappointed. Server was super nice and very patient, we took a while to order cause we were studying and writing down our own list so we didn't forget anything. Our food came out apps first then mains in a great time flow as not to rush us or leave us starving. I can't say enough good things about this place. Don't let the location across from a gas station turn you away. It's a very quiet minimall area with some great small businesses. They seem to do a lot of togo orders and the restaurant itself is usually pretty empty, but don't take that as a sign of the food or quality. It is amazing and worth your time. Please go and try for yourself. We've tried all the other Indian options that have better locations here in town but they don't hold a candle to this place. Five freaking stars for this delicious restaurant and I will be coming back again and again and singing their praises! Sorry I didn't take any pictures, it was too good and we all wanted to dig in

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. We stopped here on our drive back from South Lake…read moreTahoe to San Jose, and it was easily the best decision of our trip. First, the restaurant itself is fantastic. The Indian buffet is excellent, everything was fresh and packed with flavor, and the ambience is wonderful. The entire staff was incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in. But what happened next proved that the owner is a genuinely amazing person. Our car broke down right in their driveway, and we were stuck waiting a long time for a tow truck. The owner Dilawar didn't just tolerate us blocking the path; he actively took care of us. He checked on us constantly to make sure we were comfortable, let us plug in our phones to charge, and when it became clear we had to spend the night at a nearby hotel, he personally drove us there himself. This level of hospitality is almost unheard of these days. Incredible food, immaculate vibes, and a business owner with a massive heart. Please support this place--they deserve every bit of success!

We visited this place after long time. I had dinner buffet on weekend. The taste and quality of…read morefood was really low. Nowhere close to old punjabi dhaba food. Looking at the number of items they had for the buffet, it was expensive $22 something. I think, this is under new ownership right now. I didn't see anyone who was working here before. The naan was very disappointing. Other curries were lacking flavors of old punjabi dhaba food. Overall, We got very disappointed that it is not the Old Punjabi Dhaba anymore.

Delicious Indian-Nepalese food in a cozy setting…read more The service was good and the price reasonable for our party of six.

Food - Most of our dishes tasted good. But we were disappointed in the chicken tikka masala dish,…read morewhich had no flavor, and the sauce just tasted like cream. Momos were good though. Service - It was busy, and the food took a while to come. The people were pleasant and friendly. Ambiance - Family friendly/casual spot.

Food is yummy. Service is very good as well. highly recommended. It is good India place to go.read more

This little gem was the perfect dinner stop after our visit to Napa!…read more The Indian food was fresh, flavourful, and clearly made with so much attention to detail. We ordered the jackfruit tacos, dal tadka, dal makhni, rice, and chapati and everything was delicious. We had a clear divide at our table over which dal was better, which I think is the best possible sign because both were equally fantastic! The rice deserves a special mention too, beautifully flavoured that you could just eat it plain. It's the little details like this that really stood out. The service made the experience even better. The owner was helping us, and she was incredibly sweet and welcoming. The hospitality was warm, genuine, and just wonderful. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. We'd absolutely stop by again when we're in the area without thinking twice! Highly recommend this place for some delicious Indian food and lovely hospitality.