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    The Essence

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mango Habanero Wings 10pcs
    Arren J.

    Place is a hidden gem. Wings to die for no matter what flavor you get. Looking forward to trying new things !

    Shrimp Saag & Garlic Naan
    Ranielle W.

    Authenticity delicious, always delivered hot and great portions love that they aren't all the way across town or deep in VA or MD somewhere

    Fried chicken sandwich
    Darnnell R.

    I was at this location today and saw this restaurant with a lot of tasty looking foodie pics on their exterior window. So I go in and am very surprised that it's a walk up window to place your order. Like a fast food but walk up, but it's actually not fast food. It's prepared while you wait in the foyer area. The lady that waited on me was very nice and friendly. I told her I wanted the chicken sandwich and pointed to the picture on the wall. At first she said they didn't have it but she went to the back and verified. Then she came back and said they do have the chicken burger. I was then confused. I don't want a chicken burger. I said I want this and pointed to what looked like a fried piece of chicken on a brioche bun. She said yes, that's what we have. I believe she was Indian and that's why there was a communication gap. But I ordered it and a piece of chocolate cake. The prices were reasonable and the food was good. It was a typical fried chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes condiments and cheese. The portion size was normal and the food was flavorful. She asked if I wanted it hot, medium or mild. I chose medium but I detected no spiciness. Maybe I should have gone for hot instead. I was pleasantly surprised by the food because I thought perhaps it would have a very Indian flavors rather than what I'm used to. However it was very typical and was not anything different or unusual. I would definitely recommend this place for a reasonable priced meal and good tasting food. The customer service was very nice which also goes a long way.

    Garlic naan that's not lacking in flavor

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    1 year ago

    So good! I've eaten there so many times. The Naan is wonderful. I also love the Mango Lasi drink. The family is very friendly as well

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    10 months ago

    Food is very good there. I love the curry saag. This is the 1st time I've seen a Indian Carry-Out

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    Fresh, delicious food every time! Spot is small, staff is very nice. Highly recommend the Magic Mango , and Tandoori (spicy) wings

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    Chicken burger is a must for adding something different to your palate. Service is always great!

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    We ordered two types of wings, butter chicken, chicken tiki masala, roti and two types of naan (one recommended by the cashier).

    $16.25 Butter Chicken

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    Bistro 64

    Bistro 64

    3.8(28 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Went here for a chill bar night on a Friday . It was chill . Drinks seem to be a little high priced…read more. Overall a good quick spot to meet up. Seems to have a plumbing issue . it had that bathroom sewage smell.

    Well...I finally made my way to this spot and I can say not sure if I would be back. Now the…read morelocation is only about 10 mins from my house and has potential.... I got here around 4:45 and it was empty. I was the only person there from the time until I left around 7pm. There was a couple that had came in but they left quickly without ordering anything not sure why but they were out in about 10 minutes. There was only one waiter who informed me the bar tender would be in around 5:30 but she didn't get there until around 5:45. She did make up for it with a on the house lemon drop which was really good! So I ordered honey lemon wings and jollof spaghetti with shrimp. Now the wings and blue cheese were so hot and tasty!! But the jollof rice tasted like spaghetti with some bland sauce on it and shrimp tasted fishy not good at all. So the waiter suggested I order oxtail, plantains, and coconut rice which I ordered which I did. Everything but the rice was good. The rice didn't have any coconut flavor and was like some type of veggie rice concoctions. I would not recommend the rice, jollof spaghetti even the broccoli which was cold when I received my food. The restaurant is set up real cute and artsy but the food options need to be upgraded. And I did not like they charge a 18% gratuity on your bill even if you are by yourself. The restaurant was completely empty when I left so not sure how they are staying in business unless the crowed comes after 8pm. The only saving grace was the lemon drop was really good and the rum punch! Other than that besides the wings, small oxtails, blue cheese, and plantains I would not recommend. Also go during happy hour save a little bit but you still will get the 18% gratuity....smdh

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    Wingstop

    Wingstop

    2.3(65 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Well, what can I say or better yet write. I will say that when you go to certain places you know…read morewhat type of service you will get. In the end it is my fault for still having hope that you can find that diamond in the rough....very rough. Heck I will be satisfied with a fake quartz at this point. The service is going to outweigh the food. The wings were decent, and a BOGO TMobile offer brought me here on this day which was June 8th at around 1130AM. Upon entering this place I see three workers and the female finally looked up from her phone with a look of I guess I have to say something to you. There was another guy standing there who did not make any eye contact or moved. Upon seeing this I am so glad I did a mobile order as to not deal with what I could foresee coming. I gave her my name and said it was an online order. She checked and said it was not ready and moved to a doorway but you could still see her cell phone sticking out. Priorities. Curious as to how much longer my food would take which is something I think is basic after saying your food is not ready. Also, maybe it is just me but I feel a way when someone is on their cell phone who handles food. Let's keep it real we know where people take their phones and pretty sure it is not being cleaned as much as it should. Here is where I saw the "I don't give a damn" turned up to next level. First the guy cooking gets a pass as he was of course working. Two people came in and there was no effort to greet them despite it being obvious that customers were awaiting. It's like that's not my job. After both waiting there was a fourth person working there. He came from the back to speak to the customers and see what they would like. WTH. As far as the only doing one job I was correct. When my food was ready the female (on that phone still and no handwashing) on the phone placed my food in the bag and the guy just standing there placed my fries in the bag. No multitasking here. It is one thing to have one job but how about do the job good. First of all if you work in almost any industry you have to deal with customers. If you do not like talking to people, then don't take jobs in customer service. Yes, if you offer any type of assistance especially when a purchase has taken place then you are in customer service. Perhaps my idea of customer service has changed as I thought it was being proactive, clearly communicating, being a professional, and being responsive. Then the audacity to ask you for a tip starting at 20% on top of not being able to do the basics, which is a basic life skill in in saying hello to a person. I write this and it does not matter because the saddest part is that the workers here perform their job at a level which is only lowering the bar and that low bar is becoming the norm. Excuse me, it is the norm.

    Ordered online, arrived during the pickup time... and it was not ready. The lady said they were…read more30-45 mins behind, as I waited I noticed no one had food and everyone was waiting (5 people ahead of me). They seemed to be short staffed and could use some additional help there were only 2 workers in the entire restaurant working. The lady working in the back packing orders did not have on gloves, as she fixed food (fries with cheese sauce) which was extremely concerning. She also took an order at the register and then went back to fix orders still no gloves. She also picked up cups from the floor and put them on the counter. Ambiance: needed some attention, floor is dirty. No straws for my drink. Suggestion: drive the extra miles if you are wanting Wingstop... or skip it completely.

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