I've been to Essex twice in the last 7 days! once on a Friday night and once on a Sunday evening. both times the service was EXCELLENT! super fast, super good, and the servers are super friendly. My Friday night experience was cool. the place was packed and very energetic. my party was a little late and the hostess asked me if I wanted a drink while I waited. I thought that was so sweet. most restaurants are hounding you for the test of your party to show up.
I ordered the shawarma tacos or pita (can't remember the name). Super good, however the sauce was too spicy for me. If you like spice though, dig in. hubby ordered the butter chicken which he raved about (and got the following Sunday we went. lol). we didn't do dessert on our first visit, but got some last night. I had the golden apple (and so did 3 other people at my table). It was TO DIE FOR!! SO YUMMY!!!
I'm 7 months pregnant so I couldn't drink but everyone at our table got a drink and said they were good!
we basically shut the place down on the Sunday evening we went...although we weren't rushed out. it was such a pleasant experience and I can't wait to go back!