Essence Drinks and Dining — Restaurant in Westminster

I am a manager and had experience tonight not to be desired. I am writing this review hoping it can be a learning moment and improve your business. My wife and I stopped by to give this restaurant a try. We actually ordered 3 different entrees to try this restaurant offerings (Wagyu Sizzling Skillet, Banh Canh Tom Cua, and Chao Ga plus optional +3 salad). the waitresses read back our order. Though this was only accomplished after I had to ask one of the waitresses to take our order 15 minutes or so after seating. though there were 4 or 5 other tables they were not that busy, especially with at least 5-6 wait/front staffers.

They brought us 2 soups base items first but without the optional additional salad. 20 minutes later after we finished what was brought out, I flagged the waitress to let her know we were still missing THREE ITEMS Wagyu Steak, the salad additional cost accompaniment to my Chao Ga, and our drinks. from what I observed, and I am only guessing that somehow my food was given to another guest and they were halfway done enjoying it. I told them then, that I no longer wanted the items considering our dinner was almost done and items were not even started to be produced.

When I went to pay for the meal I inquired what went wrong. All I got was no eye contact mumbled excuse that kitchen forgot. The apology was not sincere and almost inaudible. I know mishaps happen we are all human and are infallible. I do not know any people there were ownership or management but ownership of mistakes and accountability can go a long way toward more positive outcomes and opinions and return of...

My family came here twice, during our trip to Cali!

The first time, I had the Bún Riêu, fried belly salmon and fried squid. It comes with a green sauce that’s sour and spicy— really good. I wasn’t a big fan of the fried squid BUT the salmon belly is to die for! I don’t know any other place that has this dish. The Bún Riêu— which is crab meat and crab paste with rice noodle soup and you can add snails as an option, which I did. The dish super flavorful, balanced between the sweetness from the tomato, shrimp and pork and saltiness from the crab. It has lots of toppings and they nailed the broth 💯

The second time, I tried their Wagyu Bò Né which comes with a piece of wagyu steak, fried eggs, pâté and mushroom. You eat it with Vietnamese Baguette which was super fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. My mom had the Bánh Canh Cua, which is also made from crab but this time the broth and rice noodle is thicker. It was also very tasty but the portion could have been better.

For drinks, I had the corn milk. You NEED to try it. This is the best corn milk I’ve had in the States.

Would definitely recommend you trying this out. It’s authentic, super yummy and the...

Come here for some authentic Vietnamese cuisine & drinks!! They have Indoor and outdoor seats available! Nice outdoor vibes with lanterns. Love that they open early at 7am and close late at 10pm! Options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Service here was great. The staff was very nice explaining items on their menu.

What I tired- Grilled Pork Spring Rolls -Viet fried rice cake with egg; great appetizer to share! Beef Wagyu on Skillet. Served with salad and bread - this was my favorite and definitely recommend! Garlic Noodles with Wagyu Beef Pan Fried Pho with Seafood & Veggies : one of the best pan fried pho I had. it was very crispy and flavorful! -Crab Meat Udon Soup, Shrimp, Shitake

Don't forget to order their drinks too! They were very refreshing! -Avocado & Durian Smash -Sour Sop Smoothie -Pennyworth & Coconut Juice

They also sell snacks on the side too! Definitely will...