The Courses

Chef Ojok's menu features seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients in classic and innovative dishes. He prioritizes balance of flavors and stunning presentation, reflecting his passion for farm-to-table cooking and commitment to using fresh ingredients.

Starters

Double Dip

Pick 2 dips: Artichoke, Hummus, Guacamole, Salsa with tortilla chips

 

$12

Tofu Spinach Dumplings

6 steamed dumplings filled with tofu and spinach.

 

$11

Pakora "Bhajias"

This fritters features a harmonious blend of flavors and textures onions, potatoes, and carrots that will tantalize your taste bud…

 

$9

Sambosa

3 fried middle eastern pastry filled with savory spinach

 

$7

Cauliflower

Fried cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce. Buffalo or BBQ.

 

$12

Tabouleh

Tabbouleh is a refreshing and vibrant salad that is made with bulgur, fresh herbs, vegetables, and a zesty dressing.

 

$9

Handheld

Falafel Burger

Fresh made falafel patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, hummus and tahini spread on a slightly toasted bun.

 

$14

Essence Burger

Classic style plant-based burger topped American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles.

 

$14

Harrisa Wrap

Harissa wrap packed with mouthwatering features and combination of tender chickpeas, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a medley of fresh veggies including onions.

 

$15

Veggie Wrap

Tomato, sauteed sweet peepers, squash, green peppers, red peppers, onions and hummus wrapped in toasted tortilla.

 

$11

Main Course

Pilau

East African Pilau with Rice and Chickpeas is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines the nuttiness of rice with the chickpeas, tomatoes.

$13

Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice is a central Africa special

 

$14

Cauliflower Curry

Yellow curry with cauliflower, onions, and potatoes on a bed of rice.

 

$14

Ful Madammas

A stew of cooked fava beans served with olive oil, cumin, and optionally with chopped parsley, onion, lemon juice, chili pepper, pita bread.

 

$13

Black Bean Bowl

Rice bowl packed with black beans, grilled veggies, corn, with creamy sauce.

 

$14

Essence Salad

Ask about our weekly salad specials.

 

$9

Kivali Marga

A delicious stew consisting of potatoes, peppers in spiced tomato broth, served with Essence special rice.

 

$15