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Location and hours
231 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110
Sunday | ||
12:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Dinner | |
Monday | ||
04:30 PM - 09:00 PM | Dinner | |
Tuesday - Friday | ||
04:30 PM - 09:00 PM | Dinner | |
11:30 AM - 03:00 PM | Lunch | |
Saturday | ||
12:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Dinner |
Thai Essence Restaurant
231 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110
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$ • Thai • Asian • Noodles • Family Friendly • Group Friendly
- Picked for you
- Pad ThaiGluten free. Sauteed rice noodles with chicken or beef, egg, bean curd, scallions, bean sprouts, and ground peanuts.
- Vegetable Thai Spring RollsServed with sweet plum sauce.
- Chicken DumplingsSteamed chicken dumplings served with house garlic-soy dipping
- Drunken NoodleSauteed flat rice noodles with onion, bell pepper, Thai chili paste and fresh basil
- Pad See EwSauteed flat noodles with black soy sauce, egg, and Chinese broccoli.
- Specials Entrees
- Crispy Pan Fried Salmon
- Sizzling Salmon
- Salt and Pepper Shrimp GarlicJumbo shrimp in aromatic spices with roasted garlic and scallions. Served with Romaine lettuce.
- Shrimp RamaGluten free. Grilled jumbo shrimp served with sauteed spinach. Topped with roasted peanuts, fried shallots, and peanut sauce.
- Ruby TunaPan seared tuna served with teriyaki ginger sauce.
- Sides
- Steamed NoodlesGluten free.
- Steamed VegetablesGluten free.
- Brown RiceGluten free.
- Sticky RiceGluten free.
- Jasmine RiceGluten free.
- Specials Appetizers
- Sampler Platter Trio
- Crispy Duck Salad
- Spicy Grilled Scallops SaladTossed with red onions, tomatoes, lime juice, chili paste, and Thai condiments.
- Desserts
- Sweet Mango with Coconut Sticky Rice
- Soup
- Mushroom SoupGluten free. Combination of mushrooms in a clear broth soup
- Ravioli SoupShrimp and crabmeat ravioli in clear broth soup with mixed vegetables.
- Fresh Crabmeat SoupWith mushrooms.
- Chicken Soup with GalangalTom ka kai. Gluten free. Chicken coconut soup with fresh Kaffir lime leaves and galangal.
- Tom Yum KoongSpicy. Gluten free. Spicy and sour shrimp soup with mushrooms and lemongrass.
- Seafood
- Crystal Shrimp PineappleCrispy pan fried jumbo shrimp on a bed of sauteed spinach. Topped with sauteed garlic, shallots, and fresh pineapple.
- Fried Squid CurryCrispy fried squid topped with green coconut curry and mixed vegetables.
- Grilled TunaWith roasted garlic, chili sauce, mushrooms, green peppercorns, and Thai basil.
- Essence Salmon CurryGrilled salmon with green curry, Thai basil, and mixed vegetables.
- Fish in Thai Chili SauceCrispy fried whole or fillet red snapper topped with three flavors of tamarind chili sauce. Served with Asian greens.
- Fish Falling in LoveDeep fried whole or fillet red snapper topped with sauteed sweet and sour sauce, fresh ginger, and mixed vegetables.
- Sautes
- Gra PaoBasil. Spicy. Sauteed with Thai basil, mushrooms, chili pepper, and mixed vegetables. Served with jasmine rice.
- Cashew NutsSauteed with cashew nuts, chili paste, scallions, mushrooms, and broccoli.
- Pad KhingGinger. Sauteed with fresh ginger, mushrooms, scallions, and mixed vegetables. Served with jasmine rice.
- Salad
- Papaya SaladGluten free. With shrimp, tomatoes, string beans, fresh sliced garlic, and chili in spicy lime juice.
- Spicy Beef SaladSliced charcoal broiled steak with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, lime juice, mint, fresh chili, and Thai herbs.
- Thai Essence SaladWith lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bean curd, and chips. Served with Thai peanut dressing.
- Thai SaladBean sprouts, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and bean cake. Served with peanut dressing.
- Mixed Greens SaladTossed with walnuts and grapes. Served with choice of balsamic or peanut dressing.
- Squid SaladTossed in lime juice, lemongrass, fresh garlic, Thai chili paste, tomatoes, and Thai condiments.
- Rice Dishes
- Crabmeat Fried RiceWith egg and mixed vegetables.
- Crab Meat Fried RiceWith egg and mixed vegetables
- Fried RiceChoice of chicken or beef, egg, and mixed vegetables.
- Drunken Fried RiceSpicy fried rice with fresh Thai basil, red bell peppers, and onions.
- Essence Fried RiceWith egg, fresh pineapple, and mixed vegetables.
- Noodles
- Pad ThaiGluten free. Sauteed rice noodles with chicken or beef, egg, bean curd, scallions, bean sprouts, and ground peanuts.
- Lad NaPan fried flat noodles with Chinese broccoli in brown gravy sauce.
- Pad See EwSauteed flat noodles with black soy sauce, egg, and Chinese broccoli.
- Drunken NoodleSauteed flat rice noodles with onion, bell pepper, Thai chili paste and fresh basil
- Kids Mains
- Hot Dogs with Fries
- Chicken Fingers with Fries
- Vegetable Tempura
- French Fries
- Kid Chicken Noodle Soup
- Grilled
- Grilled BeefGluten free. Served with sticky rice and grilled assorted vegetables.
- Grilled Red SnapperGluten free. Whole or fillet. Served with sticky rice and grilled assorted vegetables.
- Grilled SquidGluten free. Served with sticky rice and grilled assorted vegetables.
- Grilled Jumbo ShrimpGluten free. Served with sticky rice and grilled assorted vegetables.
- Grilled Lemongrass ChickenGluten free. Served with sticky rice and grilled assorted vegetables.
- Grilled ScallopsGluten free. Served with sticky rice and grilled assorted vegetables.
- Grilled SalmonGluten free. Served with sticky rice and grilled assorted vegetables.
- Duck
- Duck HoneyRoasted half boneless duck topped with honey ginger sauce and Asian greens. Served with jasmine rice.
- Essence Duck CurryRoasted half boneless duck served in red curry, fresh pineapple, red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice.
- Duck TamarindRoasted half boneless duck served with tamarind sauce. With eggplant and carrot tempura. Served with jasmine rice.
- Curry
- Massaman CurryGluten-free. Chicken, beef, or jumbo shrimp with red potatoes, avocado, red onions, peanuts, and coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice. Dishes can be made vegetarian.
- Jungle CurryGang paa. Spicy. Gluten-free. With rhizome, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and fresh Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice. Dishes can be made vegetarian.
- Red CurrySpicy. Gluten-free. Chicken, beef, or jumbo shrimp with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, mixed vegetables, and fresh Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice. Dishes can be made vegetarian.
- Green CurrySpicy. Gluten-free. Chicken, beef, or jumbo shrimp with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, mixed vegetables, and fresh Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice. Dishes can be made vegetarian.
- Appetizers
- Crispy Duck Salad
- Papaya Salad
- Fresh Basil RollsCarrots, shiitake mushrooms, Romaine lettuce, Thai basil, and mint wrapped in thin rice paper. Served with hoisin sauce.
- Seared Tuna SashimiGluten free. With citrus salad and mustard ginger sauce.
- Golden Curry PuffBaked puff pastry stuffed with chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, and curry powder. Served with cucumber salad.
- Thai SaladWith Thai peanut dressing.
- Fried CalamariCrispy fried calamari served with Thai sweet and sour sauce.
- Tom Ka KaiCombination of chicken, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, and mushrooms.
- Chicken SatayMarinated chicken on a skewer served with peanut sauce and cucumber radish.
- Dim SumThai ravioli stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, and herbs.
- Crabmeat PancakeFresh crabmeat and taro served with avocado apple sauce.
- Dim SimSteamed Thai ravioli stuffed with fresh crab meat and shrimp. Served with Worcestershire dipping sauce.
- Vegetable Thai Spring RollsServed with sweet plum sauce.
- Tom Yum KoongSour and spicy shrimp soup with lemongrass and mushrooms.
- Chicken DumplingsSteamed chicken dumplings served with house garlic-soy dipping
- Crab Meat PancakeStuffed crab meat and taro topped with avocado salad and peach dipping sauce
- Chicken Curry PuffThai pastry stuffed with grounded chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots and onion. Served with cucumber salad
- Drinks
- Bottle Water
- Soft Drinkscoke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, club soda, lemonade
- Thai Iced Tea
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Thai Iced Coffee
- Sparkling Water500 ml
- JuicesApple, Orange, or Cranberry
- Coffee