American & Middle EasternRestaurant

Essence

36-21 Steinway Street, Long Island City, NY
MondayClosedTuesdayClosedWednesdayClosedThursday4 PM to 2 AMFriday4 PM to 2 AMSaturday4 PM to 2 AMSunday4 PM to 2 AMChecked October 25, 2026.
A community source lists it as halal. The place itself makes no halal claim. Checked August 9, 2026.
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The evidence

Is Essence halal?

Essence makes no halal claim of its own. A community source lists it as halal.

The communityA community listing.
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