Most Popular (Lunch)
Little Italy Sandwich
Grilled chicken, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Charcoal Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
All thigh meat & boneless. Comes with white or brown rice, steamed veggies & green salad with sesame ginger dressing.$8.95
Beef Udon/Soba
Beef, seaweed, yubu, carrot, scallion, spinach, tofu.$7.95
Signature Cold Sandwiches
Italian Supreme Sandwich
Capicola, Genoa salami, prosciutto, peperoni, provolone, roasted pepper, lettuce, tomato with oil & vinegar.$7.75
American Supreme Sandwich
Roast beef, turkey, ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato with Russian dressing.$7.75
Turkey Brie Sandwich
Smoked turkey, brie, sliced green apple, lettuce with honey mustard.$7.75
Nova Scotia Salmon Sandwich
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion on a bagel.$7.75
The 22nd Sandwich
Cracked pepper turkey, jack cheese, sliced onion, lettuce with honey mustard.$7.75
Ave. of America's Sandwich
Turkey breast, roast beef, muenster, avocado, roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion with honey mustard.$7.75
Metropolitan Sandwich
Avocado, romaine, tomato, carrot, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, roasted pepper with hummus spread.$7.75
Diet Style Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, romaine, tomato, carrot, cucumber, avocado, alfalfa sprouts with balsamic vinaigrette.$7.75
Essen Steam Table Sandwiches
Turkey Club Sandwich
Turkey, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato with herb aioli mayo.$7.75
Chelsea Thanksgiving Sandwich
Turkey, peppers, watercress, avocado, cucumber with cranberry sauce.$7.75
Chelsea Combo Sandwich
Turkey, pastrami, Jack cheese, coleslaw with Russian dressing.$7.75
Metro Combo Sandwich
Turkey, ham, smoked gouda, romaine with honey mustard.$7.75
Westside Combo Sandwich
Pastrami, corned beef, Swiss, coleslaw, peppers, romaine.$7.75
Chipotle Sandwich
Grilled chicken, pepperjack, tomato, romaine with chipotle sauce.$7.75
Essen Tossed Salad Bar
Make Your Own Salad
Build it just the way you like! Pick your base, dressing, veggies & protein.$8.25
Healthy Choice Signature Salad
Tuna Salad
Prepared fresh daily.$5.75
Fat Free Tuna Salad
Prepared fresh daily.$5.75
Italian Tuna Salad
Prepared fresh daily.$5.75
Chicken Salad
Prepared fresh daily.$5.75
Egg Salad
Prepared fresh daily.$4.95
Brick Oven Sandwiches
East Village Sandwich
Grilled eggplant, red onion, hummus, fresh basil on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Upstate Sandwich
Buffalo chicken, blue cheese, celery, lettuce on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Grand Canal Sandwich
Portobello mushroom, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato with vinaigrette on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Little Italy Sandwich
Grilled chicken, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Campania Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomato on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
NYU Sandwich
Fresh tuna, melted cheddar with vinaigrette on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Cardini Sandwich
Grilled chicken, parmesan cheese with Caesar dressing on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Little Rome Sandwich
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Tuscan Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken, lettuce with sundried tomato spread on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Parsons Sandwich
Grilled chicken, eggplant with hummus on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Fit Sandwich
Grilled veggies, cucumber with feta cheese on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Red Line
Chipotle chicken, avocado, red onion, brie cheese on a daily baked flat bread.$8.75
Grill Bar
Chelsea Combo
Roast beef, turkey, provolone, onion, mayo.$7.75
Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef, pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss, mustard.$7.75
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ham, turkey, Swiss on challah.$7.75
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Fresh tuna, American cheese.$7.75
Cuban Sandwich
Roast pork, ham, turkey, Swiss, pickle, mustard.$7.75
Gyro Sandwich
3 strips of meat, lettuce, tomato, tzatziki on pita.$7.75
East Side Sandwich
Grilled veggies, mozzarella with balsamic vinaigrette.$7.75
Philly Special Sandwich
Roast beef, lettuce, mozzarella on garlic bread.$7.75
Canal Street Sandwich
Turkey, bacon, mozzarella.$7.75
Chicken Philly Sandwich
Grilled chicken, sauteed onions & peppers.$7.75
Sirloin Steak Wrap
Sirloin, arugula, onion & peppers, tomato, Peter luger sauce.$7.75
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Sliced rib eye, American cheese, sauteed onion & peppers.$7.75
Herb Philly Sandwich
Sliced rib eye, cheddar, mushroom, pepper, onion, herb aioli mayo.$7.75
Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich
Roast beef, pepper jack, romaine, tomato, onion, hot peppers with tabasco sauce.$7.75
Pressed Paninis
Chicken Parm Panini
Breaded chicken, mozzarella, marinara, basil, parmesan cheese. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Eggplant Parm Panini
Roasted eggplant, mozzarella, basil, marinara, parmesan cheese. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Firenze Panini
Peppercorn turkey, cheddar, cucumber, plum tomato, herb aioli. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Chicken Fajita Panini
Grilled chicken, cheddar, roasted pepper, onion with hudson salsa. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Cuban Panini
Roast pork, ham, turkey, Swiss, pickle, mustard. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Vegetarian Panini
Grilled veggies, fresh mozzarella with balsamic vinegar. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Italian Panini
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella with pesto sauce. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Russian Panini
Roast beef, lettuce, muenster, onion, tomato, Russian dressing. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Tuna Melt Panini
Fresh tuna, cheddar, lettuce, plum tomato. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Monte Cristo Panini
Ham, smoked turkey, Swiss, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, honey mustard dressing. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Summer Combo Panini
Grilled chicken, Jack, red onion, lettuce, tomato with herb aioli. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Tuscan Panini
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, fresh spinach, sundried tomato, balsamic dressing. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
California Panini
Chicken, roasted peppers, tomato, Jack cheese, chipotle aioli, mayo. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Chicken Club Panini
Grilled chicken, bacon, brie, tomato with chipotle sauce. Served on European flatbread.$8.45
Signature Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Caesar Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with Swiss, parmesan cheese, romaine, lettuce, croutons & house Caesar dressing.$7.75
California Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with avocado, cucumber, plum tomato, roasted pepper, lettuce & Ranch dressing.$7.75
Cajun Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, roast pepper & cajun sauce.$7.75
Essen Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, roasted pepper & Italian dressing.$7.75
Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted pepper, lettuce & pesto sauce.$7.75
The King Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with bacon, melted mozzarella, roasted pepper, lettuce & Russian dressing.$7.75
Jimmy T Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with melted mozzarella cheese, roasted pepper, lettuce, tomato & honey mustard.$7.75
CK Philly Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with melted American cheese, sauteed onion & pepper.$7.75
C.T.A. Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, plum tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce.$7.75
C.B.S. Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, sundried tomato, basil sauce.$7.75
C.M.P. Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted pepper & sundry tomato, basil sauce.$7.75
Signature Breaded Chicken Sandwiches
Jimmy T Sandwich
Chicken cutlet, melted Swiss cheese, sauteed onion, pepper & honey mustard.$7.75
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken cutlet, melted Swiss cheese, sauteed onion, mushroom & hot sauce.$7.75
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
Chicken cutlet, melted American cheese, mushroom & teriyaki sauce.$7.75
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Chicken cutlet, melted American cheese, sauteed onion, pepper & bbq sauce.$7.75
Chicken Club Sandwich
Chicken cutlet, bacon, lettuce, tomato, roast pepper & mayo.$7.75
Chicken Supreme Sandwich
Chicken cutlet, melted pepper Jack cheese, bacon, lettuce & Russian dressing.$7.75
Italiano Sandwich
Chicken cutlet with grilled ham, melted mozzarella cheese & garlic bread.$7.75
Burnside Sandwich
Chicken cutlet, melted fresh mozzarella cheese, roast pepper, grilled onion & honey mustard.$7.75
Essen Burgers
Classic Beef Burger
1/2 pound burger on seeded buns.$5.25
Classic Cheese Burger
1/2 pound burger on seeded buns.$5.95
Bacon Cheese Burger
1/2 pound burger on seeded buns.$6.75
California Burger
1/2 pound burger on seeded buns. Comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, mayo, and alfalfa.$6.75
Veggie Burger
1/2 pound burger on seeded buns.$5.25
Turkey Burger
1/2 pound burger on seeded buns.$5.95
Turkey Cheese Burger
1/2 pound burger on seeded buns.$6.75
Homemade Soup
Homemade Soup
Daily soup.$4.25
Side Orders
French Fries
The perfect complement for your meal.$2.75
Onion Rings
The perfect complement for your meal.$2.95
Curly Fries
The perfect complement for your meal.$3.45
Essen Burrito Bar
Roasted Veggie
Roasted veggies with your choice of four toppings.$6.95
Chipotle Chicken
Chipotle chicken with your choice of four toppings.$7.50
Grilled Steak
Sirloin steak with choice of four toppings.$8.95
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken with your choice of four toppings.$7.50
Breaded Chicken
Breaded chicken with your choice of four toppings.$7.50
Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp with your choice of four toppings.$8.95
Quesadillas
Cheese Quesadilla
Jack & cheddar, black olives, roasted peppers, onions, sliced chillies.$7.50
Vegetarian Quesadilla
Roasted veggies, jack & cheddar, chilies, roasted peppers, onions.$7.50
Grilled Steak Quesadilla
Grilled steak, jack & cheddar, sliced chilies, roasted peppers, onion.$7.50
Cajun Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken, Jack & cheddar, chilies, roasted peppers, onion.$7.50
Sea Breeze Quesadilla
Shrimp, mozzarella, Jack & cheddar, onions with olive oil.$8.50
Stir Fry Bar
Stir Fry Bar
Choice of noodle/rice, protein, 3 veggies & sauce.$8.95
Noodle Bar
Veggie Udon/Soba
Seaweed, yubu, carrot, scallion, spinach, tofu.$7.50
Chicken Udon/Soba
Chicken, seaweed, yubu, carrot, scallion, spinach, tofu.$7.95
Beef Udon/Soba
Beef, seaweed, yubu, carrot, scallion, spinach, tofu.$7.95
Tempura Udon/Soba
Shrimp tempura, seaweed, yubu, scallion, spinach, tofu, carrot.$8.50
Shumai Udon/Soba
Shrimp, shumai, seaweed, yubu, scallion, spinach, tofu, carrot.$8.50
Veggie Ramen
Onion, carrot, mushroom, scallion, tofu.$7.45
Chicken Ramen
Chopped chicken, onion, carrot, mushroom, scallion, tofu.$7.95
Beef Ramen
Beef, onion, carrot, mushroom, scallion, tofu.$7.95
Kimchi Ramen
Kimchi, onion, carrot, mushroom, scallion, tofu.$7.95
Essen Bibimbap
Veggie Bibimbap
Medley of Korean veggies, fried egg with Korean spicy sauce.$7.95
Chicken Bibimbap
Chicken, medley of Korean veggies, fried egg with Korean spicy sauce.$8.95
Beef Bibimbap
Beef, medley of Korean veggies, fried egg with Korean spicy sauce.$8.95
Korean Food
Bulgogi Bowl
Marinated sliced rib eye & steamed vegetables.$8.95
Spicy Pork Bowl
Marinated with Korean pepper paste & steamed vegetables.$8.95
Sweet Chili Squid Bowl
Sauteed with Korean pepper sauce & steamed vegetables.$8.95
Kimchi & Pork Bowl
Sauteed Kimchi & pork but with Korean pepper sauce.$8.95
Traditional Korean Beef Soup
Beef brisket, vegetables, egg in spicy beef broth comes with white rice.$9.95
Dumpling Soup
Beef dumpling, vegetables, egg in clear broth.$9.95
Soon Doo Boo
Vegetables Soon Doo Boo
Comes with vegetables & white rice.$7.95
Kimchi Soon Doo Boo
Comes with vegetables & white rice.$8.95
Beef Soon Doo Boo
Comes with vegetables & white rice.$8.95
Chicken Soon Doo Boo
Comes with vegetables & white rice.$8.95
Seafood Soon Doo Boo
Comes with vegetables & white rice.$8.95
Mandoo Station
Vegetables Dumpling
Choice of fried or boiled. Contained egg & flours.$6.95
Kimchee Dumpling
Choice of fried or boiled. Contained egg & flours.$7.95
Seafood Dumpling
Choice of fried or boiled. Contained egg & flours.$7.95
Pork Dumpling
Choice of fried or boiled. Contained egg & flours.$7.95
Chicken Dumpling
Choice of fried or boiled. Contained egg & flours.$7.95
Beef Dumpling
Choice of fried or boiled. Contained egg & flours.$7.95
Sushi Rolls
California Roll
Sushi rice, avocado, crab meat, cucumber, laver. 2 rolls per order.$5.25
Avocado Roll
Sushi rice, avocado, laver. 2 rolls per order.$4.95
Vegetable Roll
Sushi rice, cucumber, carrot, avocado, laver. 2 rolls per order.$4.95
Spicy Tuna Roll
Sushi rice, chopped tuna, avocado, laver, house spicy mayo. 2 rolls per order.$5.95
Spicy Salmon Roll
Sushi rice, chopped salmon, avocado, laver, house spicy mayo. 2 rolls per order.$6.25
Eel Avocado Roll
Sushi rice, avocado, eel, cucumber, laver. 2 rolls per order.$6.50
Vegetable Tempura Roll
Sushi rice, carrot, onion, squash, avocado, laver. 2 rolls per order.$5.95
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Sushi rice, fried shrimp, cucumber, avocado, laver. 2 rolls per order.$6.75
Tuna Avocado Roll
Sushi rice, tuna, avocado, laver. 2 rolls per order.$6.50
Salmon Avocado Roll
Sushi rice, salmon, avocado, laver. 2 rolls per order.$6.50
Spicy California Roll
Sushi rice, avocado, crabmeat, cucumber, laver, house spicy mayo. 2 rolls per order.$5.95
Tuna & Salmon Roll
Sushi rice, tuna, salmon, laver. 2 rolls per order.$6.75
Tuna Roll
Sushi rice, tuna, laver. 2 rolls per order.$6.50
Salmon Roll
Sushi rice, salmon, laver. 2 rolls per order.$6.50
Rainbow Roll
Sushi rice, tuna, salmon, cucumber, avocado, laver. 2 rolls per order.$9.95
Naruto Roll
Cucumber, tuna, salmon, yellowtail. 2 rolls per order.$8.95
Nigiri / Sashimi Combination
Medium Sushi Box
4 pieces of assorted nigiri with sushi roll.$9.95
Large Sushi Box
6 pieces of assorted nigiri with sushi roll.$12.95
Sashimi
Sushi Sashimi Combo
Assorted sashimi with assorted sushi rolls. Chef's choice, a combination of salmon, white tuna, yellow tail, or red tuna depending on supply available for the day. Prepared fresh daily.$15.95
Sashimi Box
Assorted sashimi. Chef's choice, a combination of salmon, white tuna, yellow tail, or red tuna depending on supply available for the day. Prepared fresh daily.$9.95
Teriyaki Station
Charcoal Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
All thigh meat & boneless. Comes with white or brown rice, steamed veggies & green salad with sesame ginger dressing.$8.95
Charcoal Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Comes with white or brown rice, steamed veggies & green salad with sesame ginger dressing.$8.95
Thai Marinated Skirt Steak
Comes with white or brown rice, steamed veggies & green salad with sesame ginger dressing.$10.95
Freshly Cook Lemon Grilled Salmon
Skinless & boneless. Comes with white or brown rice, steamed veggies & green salad with sesame ginger dressing.$8.95
Grilled Marinated Tofu
All vegetarian. Comes with white or brown rice, steamed veggies & green salad with sesame ginger dressing.$8.95
Grilled Shrimp Teriyaki
Comes with white or brown rice, steamed veggies & green salad with sesame ginger dressing.$10.95
Salad & Don
Sashimi Salad
Assorted sashimi over greens with sesame ginger dressing.$7.95
Spicy Sashimi Salad
Assorted sashimi over greens with Korean spicy dressing.$7.95
Eel Don
Eel & avocado over sushi rice.$8.50
Salmon Don
Salmon & avocado over sushi rice.$7.95
Tuna Don
Tuna & avocado over sushi rice.$7.25
Pho Vietnamese Beef Noodles
Beef Noodles
Rice noodles with cilantro, lime, pickled onion, bean sprouts, sliced brisket & clear beef broth. Choice of hoisin sauce & sriracha.$7.95
Seafood Noodles
Rice noodles with cilantro, lime, pickled onion, bean sprouts, sliced brisket & clear beef broth. Choice of hoisin sauce & sriracha.$8.95
Coffee & Tea
Premium Coffee
House blend, decaf, flavored varieties.$1.25
Tea
Wide selection of blended, spiced & herbal teas from around the world.$1.25
Espresso
Bold & velvety espresso.$2.00
Cappuccino
Espresso with a layer of steamed milk & a layer of foam.$2.50
Cafe Mocha
Espresso & chocolate with steamed milk.$3.00
Cafe Latte
Espresso with steamed milk.$2.75
Iced Coffee
House blend, decaf, flavored varieties.$2.25
Iced Tea
Wide selection of blended, spiced & herbal teas from around the world.$2.25
Iced Cappuccino
Espresso with a layer of steamed milk & a layer of foam over ice.$3.50
Iced Cafe Mocha
Espresso & chocolate with steamed milk over ice.$4.00
Iced Cafe Latte
Espresso with steamed milk over ice.$4.00
Fresh Juice Bar
Apple Berry Juice
Apple, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry.$5.95
ABC Juice
Apple, beet, carrot.$5.95
Green Monster Juice
Cucumber, spinach, lemon, apple.$5.95
Cleanse Juice
Carrot, apple, parsley, beet.$5.95
Super 6 Juice
Carrot, apple, ginger, beet, cucumber, celery.$5.95
Ginger Punch Juice
Carrot, apple, ginger.$5.95
Immunity Juice
Orange, carrot, ginger.$5.95
Essen Smoothie Bar
Power Breakfast Smoothie
Granola, honey, greek yogurt, banana.$4.95
Funky Monkey Smoothie
Bananas, chocolate, peanut butter, milk.$4.95
Strawberry Wild Smoothie
Strawberry, banana, apple, apple juice.$4.95
Hudson Colada Smoothie
Pineapple, banana, coconut milk.$4.95
Very Berry Smoothie
Blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry Juice.$4.95
Carribean Smoothie
Mango, blueberry, banana, orange juice.$4.95
Snacks
Kettle Chips
Your choice of flavor.$2.00