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    Jalsa

    3.9 (245 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Raita
    J E.

    While staying in the Pittsburgh area a lot over the past year, I've been trying many different places... I love really good Pakistani food, and am not nearly as fond of Indian food, but I came here one night for dinner and absolutely appreciated the owner's service, as well as the food they make here! I tried several things: Vegetable Pakora - These unfortunately were sent back because they were slightly over-done, but they apologized sincerely for that and removed them from the bill. Vegetable Biryanni - Absolutely Excellent! Nice and spicy and loaded with robust, authentic flavors!! This paired with their raita was amazing!!! And wow, was it spicy!! Keema Muttar - This was decent, but was a little saucier than I prefer (and than I'm used to). The flavors were excellent! The meat was lamb and there was the slight flavor of that. But overall, it was a decent dish. Bullet Naan - I've never heard of this, so I had to try it, especially since it's made with green pepper and supposedly spicy. It was definitely spicy, but their naan was very thin. I actually prefer it thin, so I don't get filled up on bread. The only issues I've got is I eat in the traditional way, with my hands and in order to do so, you fold the naan or roti in half and then break off a piece - Well, many of these places cut it into quarters which limits ow you can break off pieces. The other huge gripe I have is that they add ghee or butter to it, thus making it a greasy mess. Aside from those issues, it tasted great. Roti - This resembled the bullet naan, but without spices, but with so much greasiness, the last slice was completely soaked and oily. The flavor was decent though. Lastly, He offered me mango lassi and I've not had lassi in probably 35 years, when I was last in Pakistan.... This lassi was very tasty and you could see and taste the fresh mango in it. Overall, this is my favorite Indian restaurant in the Pittsburgh area so far... I've tried several, but they do it the most authentic and best here. I'd definitely suggest it for those seeking some really good, authentic flavors. I'll be back!

    Lamb vindaloo with naan
    Aaron Z.

    I came here on a Tuesday afternoon to grab lunch with a friend from out of town. Parking in Carnegie is mostly street and can be tricky depending on what time of day you are arriving so it's good to give yourself a little buffer on time. My friend and I walked in and were able to order at the cash register fairly quickly. The menu is up on the board behind the counter and we both ordered the Lamb Vindaloo with naan bread. We then were given a number and able to choose a seat in the restaurant. The setup is nice and efficient. A water pitcher was brought to our table and there were already napkins, cups, and forks on the tables. Our food was brought out shortly after. I ordered my dish at a medium/hot spice level. Although it was more on the medium level, it had a nice smooth heat throughout. I enjoyed dipping my naan bread in the sauce. Overall the lamb, potatoes, and sauce all came together for a decent heat and flavor. I enjoyed my experience here and the price was reasonable. The amount of food served could easily be two portions but I was able to finish in one sitting. I will be back again, especially since once or twice a year we take our dogs to the Meadery next to it.

    Bhatura
    Ulyana K.

    Carnegie is quite a ways away from my house, but I was really craving to try a new Indian place. Cafe Delhi had some interesting menu items and some menu staples. Plus, I was curious as to what restaurants in the area served. I ended up ordering the Chana bhatura and gulab jamun. The bhatura bread was absolutely delicious. Portion was quite good. It was just oily enough to be flavorful, but not so oily that it was greasy in a bad way. There were also little crunchy pieces, as well as soft pieces. It was overall an excellent bread and something I'd recommend ordering on the side even if you don't get it with your main meal. The Chana itself was quite flavorful. It was a little bit spicy, but I could handle it. The texture was a little off for me. There seemed to be less whole chunks of chickpeas and more small pieces. Portion was pretty decent and it was overall tasty. The gulab jamun are a go to Indian dessert order for me (along with kheer). These gulab jamun balls were a little small. However, they were well made. They used an adequate amount of syrup (which is very sweet, but I could probably drink it on its own since it's so good). Not the best I've ever had, but definitely tasty. All in all, this is definitely high quality Indian food, especially for the area. There aren't too many Indian places near Carnegie, so I definitely recommend giving Cafe Delhi a try. Portions aren't as huge as they are in other places, but the flavors are there.

    Boneless chicken.
    Patrick P.

    Wear your big boy pants and get ready to journey through flavortown. My boss and I met for lunch. He introduced me to Cafe Delhi. This is a place in my neck of the woods that I saw but never ventured. I will be back. I have had Indian before. I know the popular dishes and various curries. I decided to get what the server recommended. Both my boss and I had different goat dishes. The meat was tender like a pot roast. The meal served with fresh naan and rice hit the spot on a cold/wet day. Shout out to their wings. They were super addictive. They were very crunchy and had some spice. The staff was great, and the place was clean. I will be back :)

    Lamb wrap
    Kara B.

    Very authentic Indian place right in Carnegie. You order at the counter, and someone will deliver your food to you table. The place was packed, so I figured it must be good! I really don't eat Indian food, so I asked the girl at the counter what's good and she told me she doesn't eat there so she didn't know lol. I thought that was a strange response! We ordered the Mirchi as an appetizer and it was so delicious!!! My fiend ordered some kind of potato pancake with vegetables in it and she loved it. I had a bite and wished I would have ordered that too! I got the lamb wrap and wasn't a fan. The lamb was red. Not red as in bloody and rare, just red. It freaked me out a little bit. I've never seen bright red lamb before. I should also note that Cafe Delhi is BYOB and they don't charge a corking fee! If you like Indian food, you should check this place out.

    Goat curry
    Alyona Z.

    I came here with my coworker on a Sunday for dinner and we ordered some delicious food. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. I ordered the lamb spiced level 2 which was plenty for me, and my coworker ordered goat curry level 6, and it was hotter than hell for her lol. She was sweating with the heat but she loved it. What a sight to see, I must say! The garlic naan is spectacular and is highly recommend trying it with your food. I also ordered chicken tikki masala to go level 2 and it was so good! I will definitely return again!

    Lamb Chettinad Plate
    Danny N.

    I was impressed with Cafe Delhi. It stopped by on a Thursday for lunch. The restaurant was busy, but not packed. You order up front and get a number. I asked for suggestions and ended with the lamb chettinad. It was a perfect portion, large, but not too large. The naan was great. The spice, which I ordered a 5/10, was on the mark. The lamb and the gravy or whatever the sauce is called was very tasty. I'll definitely return.

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    We love cafe Delhi - great BYOB dine in and fantastic take out. The patio is comfy and intimate in good weather

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    The chicken tiki masala is absolutely the food of the gods, and I could literally eat the nan bread until I die it is so good

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    Great food great service. Ambiance was very casual. You order at a counter a they bring it out to your table.

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    This is one of my new favorites! Everything I've had so far is full of flavor and so delicious! I've done takeout and delivery.

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