Essence Drinks and Dining in Westminster, CA offers a Vietnamese menu with a variety of dishes like Banh Canh Tom Cua, Bun Ga Xao Mang, and Pho Ga. Customers praise the flavorful Bo Ne steak meal, crispy Banh Quay, and comforting Chao Ca Hoi porridge. The restaurant provides a cozy atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating options. Friendly staff members deliver excellent service. While some customers mention rushed service, the overall dining experience is top-notch. The menu showcases traditional Vietnamese breakfast items and hearty noodle soups. With options for delivery, takeout, catering, and private dining, Essence Drinks and Dining caters to a diverse range of preferences and occasions. A must-visit for those craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a welcoming setting.
Cho / Porridge
Banh Quay (Cut)
$2.10Cha Ca Trang (Swai Porridge)
$10.50Chao Bau Ngu (Abalone Porridge)
$10.50Chao Bo Bam (Ground Beef Porridge)
$10.50Chao Ca Hoi (King Salmon Porridge)
$13.20Chao Chon
$10.50Chao Ga (Chicken Porridge
$10.50Chao Huyet (Blood Porridge)
$10.50Chao Khong (Rice Porridge Only)
$7.20Chao Long (Innards & Sausage Porridge)
$10.50Chao Thi Bam (Ground Pork Porridge)
$10.50Chao Thit Bam Trung Bac Thao (Ground Meat and Century Egg)
$12.00Chao Vit (Duck Porridge)
$10.50 Pho
Pho Dac Biet *(Pho Special Combination Bowl)
$15.30Ph Chn (Choose Pho)
$15.30Pho Tai Fillet Mignon (Pho with Fillet Mignon)
$15.30Pho Ga (Chicken Broth Pho)
$15.30Pho Ap Chao Do Bien (Pan Fried Pho w Seafood & Veggies)
$15.30Pho Ap Chao Bo Fillet (Pan Fried Pho w Fillet Beef)
$15.30Pho Ap Chao Chay (Vegan Pan Fried Pho Noodle)
$15.30 M / Nui / Bn / Noodles
Banh Canh Tom Cua (Crab Meat Udon Soup, Shrimps, Shitake Mushroom)
$16.80Bun Ca Salmon
$16.80Bun Ga Xao Mang
$15.30Bun Ga Xao Mang Goi
$18.90Bun Moc (Noodle, Pork Balls Combination Soup)
$15.30Bun Rieu (Noodle, Crab Paste, Pork Blood, Tofu)
$15.30Bun Rieu Oc
$17.10Bun Vit Xao Mang (Duck Soup with Bamboo)
$15.30Bun Vit Xao Mang Goi
$18.90Canh Bun (Noodle, Crab Paste, Pork Blood, Tofu, Water Spinach)
$15.30Canh Bun Oc
$17.10Hu Tiu Bo Kho (Beef Stew with Noodle)
$16.80Mi Xao Toi Bo Wagyu (Garlic Noodle w Wagyu Beef)
$20.40Mi Xao Toi v Tom (Garlic Noodle w Shrimps)
$16.80Nui Xao Bo (Sauteed Macaroni & Beef)
$15.30Sup Nui (Macaroni Rib & Shrimp Soup)
$15.30 Cm / Rice
Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio
$15.30Com Bi Cha Suon Nuong
$15.30Com Bi Cha Suon Nuong (BBQ Pork Combination Plate)
$15.30Com Bi Cha Thit Nuong
$15.30Com Bo Luc Lac (Shaken Beef Rice Plate)
$16.80Com Bo Xao Nam (Beef Mushroom)
$16.80Com Ca Salmon (King Salmon Rice Plate)
$16.80Com Chien Ca Man (Salted Fish Fried Rice)
$16.80Com Chien Dac Biet (House Special Fried Rice)
$16.80Com Chien Nam Bo Wagyu
$20.40Com Chien Trung
$15.30Com Ga Hap (Free-Range Steamed Chicken Plate)
$15.30Com Ga Xi Dau (Chicken Plate with Soy Sauce Plate)
$15.30Com Suon Non Bi Cha Trung (Pork Rib, Skin, Egg Cake)
$15.30Com Suon Nuong
$15.30Com Thit Nuong
$15.30Com Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork Plate)
$15.30Com Tom Chien Nuoc Mam
$15.30 Packaged
Banh Da Lon (2c)
$4.80Banh Quay
$2.50Banh Tieu
$2.40Bo la lot
$12.00Cha Bi Chien
$10.20Cha Chien
$10.20Cha Hue
$3.00Cha Oc
$3.30Cha Trung
$7.20Flan
$3.60Gio Bi
$10.20Gio Bo
$10.20Gio Hue
$10.20Gio Lua
$10.20Gio Song Bo
$10.20Gio Song Heo
$7.20Gio Song Heo (hon 1)
$6.60Gio Song Hue
$7.80Kho Bo Gion
$37.20Kho Bo Mem
$31.20Lap Xuong
$11.40Mam
$7.20Rau Cau
$3.60Tai Heo
$10.80 Nhu / Drinking Foods
Chan Ga Thai
$12.00Chan Ga Xa Tac
$12.00Du Du Kho Bo Gan Chay / Papaya Salad
$14.40Goi Ngoi Sen / Lotus Root Salad
$15.60Hop Long Heo Cut San / Pork Innard Precut
$16.80 Nuong vi / Skillets / Stews
Bo Ne Waygu (Wagyu, Egg, Pate, Mushrooms)
$21.60Trung Op La v Ca Hop (Egg, Can Mackerel)
$16.80Trung Op La Spam Pate (Egg, Spam, Pt)
$19.20Trung OP La Lap Xuong Gio Lua Pate (Egg, Sausage, Pork Roll, Pt)
$19.20Trung Op La (3 Eggs Sunny Side Up)
$12.00Bo Kho (Beef Stew)
$16.80Cari Ga (Chicken Curry)
$16.80Banh Mi Xiu Mai (Meat Balls in Tomato Sauce) $14
$16.80 Trng Ming / Desserts
Che Khoai Mon
$4.80 Coffee
Cafe Essence
$7.20Cafe Cappuccino (American Cappuccino Hot)
$7.20Cafe Cream Hoa Hong (Rose Coffee Cream w Ice)
$7.20Cafe Khoai Tim (Ube Cream Coffee w Ice)
$7.20Cafe Latte (American Latte) (Hot or Cold)
$7.20Cafe Muoi Bien Cream (Seasalt Crem Coffee w Ice)
$7.20Cafe Sua Nong Vietnam (Viet Hot Milk Coffee)
$6.00Cafe Sua Da Hazelnut (Hazelnut Milk Iced Coffee)
$6.00Cafe Sua Da Vietnam (Viet Milk Ice Coffee)
$6.00Cafe Trung (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) (Hot or Cold)
$7.20Cafe Den Da (Black Coffee w Ice)
$5.40Tra Xanh Sua Nong (Hot Matcha Latte)
$7.20Cafe Den Nong
$5.40Cafe Sua Nong
$6.00Cafe Dua
$7.20Cafe Bo
$8.40Tra Nong
$1.80 Tea
Tr en (Black Tea)
$6.60Nc Mt v Sng So (Herbal Tea w Grass Jelly)
$6.60Tr Dm Bt v Du (Strawberry Hibiscus Tea)
$6.60Tr Hoa Li Mui Bin (Jasmin Sea Salt Cream)
$6.60Tr o Tc (Peach Tea w Kumquat)
$6.60 Milk Tea
Tr Sa en (Milk Tea)
$6.60Tr Sa Jasmin (Jasmine Milk Tea)
$6.60Tr Sa Matcha (Matcha Milk Tea)
$6.60Tr Thi (Thai Tea)
$6.60Tr Sa Du/Vi/Mt Ong (Milk Tea Strawberry/Lychee/Honey)
$6.60 Refreshments
Binh Tra Nong (Hot Tea Pot)
$7.20Cam Vat (Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice)
$6.60Chanh Day (Passion Fruit Juice)
$6.60Chanh Muoi (Salted Lemon)
$6.60Da Lanh
$0.00Da Me (Tamarind)
$6.60Nuoc Chai (Bottled Water)
$1.20Nuoc Dua (Coconut Juice)
$6.60Nuoc Dua Hat Chia (Coconut Juice, Lychee&Chia Seeds)
$7.80Nuoc Hoi Perrier (Perrier Club Soda)
$3.60Nuoc Mang Cau (Sour Sop Juice)
$7.20Rau Ma (Pennyworth Juice)
$6.60Rau Ma Nuoc Dua (Pennyworth n Coconut Juice)
$7.80Soda Chanh (Soda Lime)
$6.60Soda Lon (Cans Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, 7up)
$3.00Soda Xi Muoi Tac (Salted Plum w Kumquat & Soda)
$6.60Tra Da (Iced Tea)
$1.80YaUa Da (Yogurt and Ice)
$7.20YaUa Da Chanh Day (Passion Fruit Yogurt)
$8.40