Ordered takeout here from Grubhub, Shrimp Pad Thai and calamari. The order came quickly. The food was good and I will order again if in the area, and someone wants Thai food. Price and amount was fair. The a shrimp were a bit overcooked for my taste but I got through the meal. I would say try for yourself if you are into Thai as there was nothing bad with the order. read more

Food and service was really good! We had beef Pad Thai and chicken seafood drunken noodles. The appetizer-veggie rolls were delicious as well! read more

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Made a reservation for 7pm on Saturday before Mother's Day. When we arrived , there was plenty of seating and were sat immediately . We order our drinks and food within minutes of arriving. Although we waited about 25/30 minutes for our food , it was well worth the wait. My husband and I enjoyed the drunken noodles , chicken pad Thai and shared the vegetable spring rolls as appetizer . I tried their Thai iced tea , when it arrived to table I was shocked at how orange it was but it was so refreshing and delicious. They even had a kid meals with chicken fries for our picky 7 year old daughter and she ate everything on her plate. So that says a lot !! Everything we had was delicious and fresh ! I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant and recommending to friends. I did notice the take a lot of door dash and Uber eats , so if you prefer to stay in Thai Essence can accommodate that need also read more

Ordered during the Covid-19 pandemic. We had green curry, chicken satay, and curry puff. Green curry with chicken was good, a decent amount of veggies in. It was a tad too sweet and salty for our taste, but it was good. Curry puff was a bit dry, but it took about 20 mins delivery so it could be different if you eat them right away. The chicken satay was nothing like we expected, good portion though. read more

Thai Essence - Thai Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

This place is absolutely delicious! Everything tastes fresh, and flavorful. Delivery or dine in, comes hot like it's right off the stove. Our favorite thing to order always is the Calamari - holy yum. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was really because of the awkward standing around in the middle of the dining room while waiting to be seated and the employees seeing us stand there and still not seating for a few minutes. It's happened a few times. Other than that, great service, kind staff, and amazing food!! read more

Thai Essence - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

The first time we tried Thai Essence we did take out. We had two chicken pad Thais, one spicy and the other regular. When I asked for spicy pad thai, they gave us an option of three levels of spicy; I got level 3 and surprisingly it wasn't too spicy. We were satisfied with our take out order, so we came in a second time to dine in. The ambiance was very classy: nice decor and jazz music played in the background. We order the sample trio to start, which comes with a delicious peanut sauce (sauces were a little too sweet, but fresh and delicious). For our main courses we had cashew nuts stir fried with beef and chicken pad Thai. Pad Thai was as delicious as the first time we had it! Overall, it was a good experience. My girlfriend loved it, but it was too sweet for my liking. Nonetheless, we'll be coming here again to try other things on the menu. read more

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Items missing from the delivery and to be honest we have had better tasting curry puffs and calamari. The drunken noodles were really greasy. The steak dish was good but again missing the sticky rice. I would probably give it a 2.75 in stars if I could! read more

Great BYOB local Thai spot. Food is amazing, service is a little slow, but overall would definitely try again!

Get the basil rolls and the pad Thai, you'll be thankful that you did. The photos of the food don't do this place justice! read more

Not happy with the Salmon lunch it weighed about 3 oz's called to complain no solutions provided just that the message would be passed along to the manager smh read more

Thai Essence - Crispy Pan Fried Salmon - Thai Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

A lot of inconsistency with this business. What's consistent is their poor service. Also their business hours are not as advertised. Food is fair. read more

I enjoy this place. Never been in person but ordered delivery. I love to support local businesses.

Started off with the chicken dumplings. They were a good choice. Then we moved onto the chicken pad Thai and the green chicken curry, spicy level two. Level two was in my spicy zone. Level three would have been tolerable, but not enjoyable. Then we took the recommendations from here and went for the chocolate soufflé. It was the best decision of the night. It takes an extra fifteen minutes to prepare, but when the place is BYOB and you go with good company the time won't drag. Even though it isn't the best Thai out there, we enjoyed our meals and the ambiance. We will certainly return at some point. We've returned twice since then to confirm that spicy level three is above my spicy zone. The chocolate soufflé should be ordered in advance since it takes 30 minutes. read more

I've only eaten at the store once, which had a very relaxed ambiance. I usually order for pick up and get their red curry with chicken (spicy and luscious ) and jasmine rice. They can be a little pricey depending on your order, but they are redefined worth it. read more

I ordered chicken pad thai, fried calamari, and thai ice tea from Ubereats. The chicken in the pad Thai was overcooked and dry. They also did not put a lime slice in the dish (which I like to use for extra flavor). The calamari was also overcooked and rubbery. The Thai ice tea was standard; it's pretty hard to jack Thai ice tea. read more

Had a pretty large order from here if about 80 dollars. We ordered 2 types of noodles - Pad See Ew and Drunken Noodles. Both items were luke warm and the Pad See Ew had a weird smell to it. There was nothing special about these items. The drunken noodles were not sautéed properly as only the flavoring could only be seen on the outside and not toward the inside. The Thai iced tea was fabulous! read more

Dreadful. Big fly in the iced tea, then the wide noodles were an indigestible congealed mess. We complained, and the waitress took both back but wanted to charge us. read more

Just ordered delivery and everything was delish! Ordered chicken pad Thai, grilled beef, vegetable spring rolls, and chicken fried rice. When it arrived everything was still hot and the rolls were still crispy, which I loved! Even my kids liked it (and they're finicky eaters!). Would def order from here again! read more

We ordered food on Uber eats. I love their pad Thai you can really taste the tamarin and fish sauce which what I like about it. When we got it it was a bit probably because of the wait but the flavor is definitely there. read more

Just stopped in for lunch today and the food was actually very, very tasy. Two co-workers and I were in the mood for Thai and our first choice, House of Thai Cuisine 2 in Newark, seemed a little dumpy and didn't take credit cards and our second choice, Orchid Thai Cuisine in Nutley, is now closed. Thankfully we didn't give up and we found Thai Essence. We started with the basil rolls and chicken dumplings for an appetizer and I had the PAD KRA PAO with shrimp. Unfortunately I didn't order it spicy enough (dummy), but it tasted delicious. The vegetables were done very well (not overcooked) and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. My co-workers had the PAD KRA PAO with Chicken and the Thai Essence Fried Rice. Both seemed to enjoy their meal as much as I did. BIG fan of their Thai Iced Tea! Place was a little pricy for lunch, but our waiter was friendly and we were served quickly...always a big plus for me. Since we're kind of limited around here when it comes to Thai food, I will definitely go back to Thai Essence... read more

Located right on Franklin Avenue, in the heart of Nutley, Thai Essence stands out. I met up with a friend there and the place was half-packed at 6 p.m. on a Thursday night. We were seated immediately, at the smallest table they had (when there was a table for two right next to us that was larger - made no sense). The food was good. I had Chicken Satay as an appetizer and the Sauted Eggplant with Chicken as my main dish. For dessert, Carmelized Bananas with Ginger Ice Cream. The Chicken Satay was delish and the dipping sauces were unbelievable. The chicken was barbequed to perfection. The Sauted Eggplant was good as well. Very tantalizing to the tongue. The dessert had my tongue confused. Every time I would take a spoon of the ice cream, it was so different every taste. By the time we left, the place was packed. Word must have gotten around .... Over all this is a great place. Good food. Pricing not too bad. Decor was like something right out of NYC. There was also some free entertainment. Someone who worked there must have brought their daughter - she was about 3 or so - and she was quite the entertainment. LOL!! One complaint that the lighting was too dim. Once the sun started to go down, they dimmed the lights. Oh, and it is a BYOB. read more

Unlike other Thai restaurants, Thai Essence's drunken noodles was very good without straying away from the classic recipe. We ordered take out and received good portions of noodles, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, and other mixed veggies. You're also able to choose your spice level. Though I love spice, my tolerance to it is low, so I went with level 1 while my date went with 2. There was definitely a difference in spice level and we were both satisfied with our choices. First time trying dim sum and I'm so glad we decided to do so. It was delicious! Our takeout order came with six pieces and each one was packed with flavor. The Thai iced tea, as per usual, was a great addition to the meal. Even though I ordered takeout, I got to experience how kind the staff is here. I will definitely be coming back and dining in! read more

Don't eat here I found a roach in my food and when I complained they gave me a fake gift card with no money on it stay away

We normally order from this place and the food is good. But... Today it was horrible all around. Well... Where do I start. Waiter was rude, which was not normal. Then as the salad comes out my boss had a HUGE fly embedded in it(alive). The waiters response was "oh it must have flew in there" then he picked up the fly with a napkin and left the salad on the table. He then realized it and picked up the plate then.... as we were deciding whether we walk out or stay and give him one more chance. He spills 2 cups of soda on us. Lets just we will NEVER be ordering from there again read more

This is our go-to place for Thai food. Nice space and always great service. nice pad Thai and chicken satay. Recently, the curries have been a bit too greasy, but overall good place. read more

I've only ordered delivery or pickup from them. And the food is amazing every time. We've had the drunken noodles, pad Thai, crab fried rice, and spring rolls. All I would recommend and of course the Thai iced tea which I enjoy. This is our go to Thai restaurant and they don't disappoint. Top tier! And the food is very fulling. I like to eat but I can never finish my meal. So trust, you will have leftovers. read more

Intro: I've been here time and time again. Simply put, they do not disappoint. Pro: The food is amazing. The ambiance is calming. The staff is friendly. The wait is not very long. The prices are very reasonable. Have I mentioned the food is amazing? I've had the steamed mussels, fried calamari, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew (Shrimp), Massaman Curry (Chicken), Essence Salmon Curry, grilled salmon, and chocolate souffle. TIp: When asked at the beginning whether you'd like a souffle, I think you should say yes. With the possibility of sounding bias, I must say all have been delicious. Maybe I've been lucky. I can't complain. Con: I've read some of the previous reviews. I understand how the place can get very busy and the efficiency of service compromised. I do understand how prices can seem steep for items expected to be much larger. All very understandable and agreeable complaints. Conclusion: The food, I repeat, is amazing. Remember, this isn't a buffet. This isn't fast food. The quality of care put into making these dishes remains evident. The place can get very busy. Understandable. The amount of food served may be less than expected for the price you paid. Nevertheless, in my opinion, it's enough. Hence, be prepared to spend just enough money for just enough great tasting food. read more

I have to admit, I was in one of those "I'm hungry but I have no idea what I want for dinner nights." My husband suggested Thai and off we went. The inside is cute, and has a decent atmosphere. The restaurant is a BYOB which is always a plus. There is a municipal 24 hour metered lot behind the restaurant. We started with appetizers: Thai salad and roasted eggplant. The thai salad was normal and neither fabulous nor displeasing. The eggplant dish was odd, but quite good. It was roasted eggplant, shrimp, lettuce in a spicy sauce. As for entrees, we ordered the Pad Ke Mow, Beef Fried rice and Chicken Green Curry. The Pad Ke Mow was OK, but nothing compared to others we've had in the past. My husband called the Beef fried rice - barely edible. My husband also didn't care for the green curry, but he doesn't like coconut so take that with a grain of salt. I thought it was quite good but the sauce was a bit thin. No dessert that night so nothing to report. Overall things were OK. However, I've had other Thai food in the area that blows this one away so I'd have to say I won't return. I wish there were half stars because i'd really like to rate this place a 2.5. read more

I frequently order for pick-up from this establishment and enjoy their food. Making todays experience very unpleasant. I ordered a meal for delivery from the website at 5:40pm. After all the fees and charges I learned they partner with DoorDash for deliveries. The original estimated delivery time was 6:24pm it's 7:15pm and my food has not yet arrived. I called the main number to have them address the issue and the receptionist said their was nothing he could do and gave an insincere apology. He basically said: oh well, it left the premise it's no longer my issue. read more

I've been to Thai Essence about 4 or 5x and each time i come here I have an amazing experience. I was very afraid of trying a new type of food but I definitely don't regret doing so! Their food is amazing. The drunken noodle is my favorite dish. It's something I've never tasted before. Totally recommend everyone to try it! The quality of the service is excellent. The waiters are so sweet and attentive! For my sister and boyfriends birthday, I asked if they do any kind of desserts and sing happy birthday and they said they do. They sang to them happy birthday and played a HBD song relating to the Thailand culture. The atmosphere of this place is relaxing. Also, I'd like to add for anyone debating on trying out this restaurant make sure to bring cash. Your bill at the end of the night will be cheaper! read more

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Tonight is my first time ordering from here and I don't think I'll be repeating the experience. I ordered the Dim Sum, which was cold upon delivery and so not particularly appetizing, Tom Yum Koong, scallops salad, spring rolls, and green curry. The Tom yum koong had an odd flavor that I couldn't identify but I did not like it. Usually I find Tom yum to have a bright, clear flavor, and this was dark and strange tasting. The spring rolls were probably my favorite item, not greasy with a nice crunch and packed full. The scallops salad was extremely tasty, the scallops had that wonderful grilled flavor but my enthusiasm for this dish was somewhat soured by my experience with the green curry. I ordered the green curry with tofu and vegetables and there was just a giant chunk of tofu in it. While stirring the curry and trying to break up the tofu, a hair popped up out of it. Thankfully, I hadn't eaten any of it yet. I'm really grossed out with this whole meal now and would not recommend this place. The two stars are for the spring rolls and the scallops only. read more

Thai Essence - Hair found in my Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

I have eaten here many times by myself and with groups. The service and food are always amazing. The new renovations give a fresh new look to the restaurant. I would recommend eating here the next time anyone is in the Nutley area. read more

Excellent food but the serving size is getting smaller and smaller .. service is fair.. overall too expensive ..

Excellent! Nice decor. BYOB Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Chicken curry puffs are amazing and the chicken pad Thai is delicious. read more

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"Sample platter trio" is a go to for app if you come as a group. This place is cozy and they serve delicious Thai food. Try their whole fish. it is always my favorite. Friendly service. Could get a bit crowd on weekend night in the house which cause a bit slow service but nobody is rushing their meals on weekend dinner, right ? I am fine with that. one more thing: BYOB .. bring it on!!! read more

Thai Essence - Thai Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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First time taking out. Shrimp Pad thai was delicious and so were the vegetable spring rolls. The sweet peach chili sauce was also a great accompaniment to the spring rolls. Service was fast and friendly. I look forward to dining in to experience more! read more

Thai Essence - Vegetable Spring Rolls/Peach Chili Sauce - Thai Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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Aside from friendly and quick service, food was well prepared and tasty! I love the presentation of their food. I also love their fired calamari which I know it might be typical food that you can find it anywhere BUT trust me it is really good here! . . Their lunch specials are truly blessing and inexpensive! They have salmon for only $11 and their carrot soup is just so smooth and enjoyable. I just love everything here! :) . . Last but not least, I now love to come here & eat at least once a week and the dessert, CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ, is the one I will never miss. read more

I've been to plenty of thai places but this one unfortunately is the least one I liked. Chicken dumpling tasted weird, my stomach didn't react to it nicely and I ordered there garlic chicken and it was bland. chicken kinda dry and broccoli cold. Won't be coming back, it's a bit far from my location so I rather have other Thai dishes closer to me that are better. read more

Restaurant was very clean, food presentation was beautiful and it was delicious. We had the curry squid and the shrimp with spinach and pineapple. The mango sticky rice was the perfect way to top off a very nice meal. Planning to return asap. Service was very good, we were in for an early Friday dinner. read more

The food is phenomenal and authentic. Great quality for a fair price and great people there too!