The place is very clean. Staff is attentive. Decor and setup is modern. The menu is clearly presented on an electronic screen, and on plastified paper menus. The quality of the food is good, and executed with care and attention. My only minus is that it is a bit on the expensive side. For $8.99 + tax, all I got was two dosas of the side of pancakes. Food portion was too small. Not going back. Looking for other outlets of quality indian food. read more

Jalsa - $8.99 for two dosa the size of pancakes - Indian Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Deliciousssssss Indian food! We've ordered a few times from here and we love it. The chicken korma is phenomenal. We've also had the chicken tikka masala and it is super flavorful and delicious. If you like Indian food, you'll like this place! read more

Delicious Indian food in an Indian community center. I love the chicken tikka masala, spicy without being too hot and so much flavor! Friendly staff and they have outdoor seating too! It's one of my favorites in Carnegie. read more

This one is tough: the food was really good, but everything else was really rough. You order at the counter and they bring it to the table of your choice. But there was no one at the counter for about 5 minutes as 4 of us patrons waited to place orders. Eventually an attendant came by, but apparently the patrons that call in their orders are given preference to those at the counter. If I hadn't been craving Indian food as badly as I was, I would have walked out. The cafe was very loud with children screaming and running around. The floors were slick and greasy. But in the end, the food was delicious. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place! One of my friend suggested me to visit this restaurant and I did! Omg, food if finger licking good. I got to go and do not dine in but the person at the register was extremely sweet, asked me where I was coming for and to enjoy my food. I had garlic naan, chicken tikka and rice - everything excellent! read more

Very good food great service excellent family place......I would love to give it a 4 or higher but the meet in portions are getting less and less. My family eats here at least 5 times a month and this time I had to call to complain after ordering $61 in food and it was 80% sauce ...I called to tell them how disappointed I was and they corrected the situation by remaking 1/2 my order.... But when prices are rising faster than salaries and eating out is a choice not a necessity and when your dollars have options consistency matters. I'll give it one more chance and I hope it will continue to be my restaurant of choice read more

I ordered goat curry plate to go. There are only 3 pieces of goat meat in the dish and two of them are mostly bones. The meat is very stiff and hard to chew. Very bad experience. read more

Best chicken Tikka Masala I have ever had! Have been back for more many times. Delicious and always consistent.

This place was excellent. The food had so much flavor and is truly authentic Indian food. The service is great. I will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

The food is consistently good. Have eaten here or ordered take out at least 25 times in the last two years. More of a cafeteria-like setup. Not much ambiance. However the food is excellent. Chicken Do Piaza, Chicken Chettinad, Samosa, Samosa Chat are all excellent. Highly recommend the place. read more

Great! Tasted very fresh and full of flavor. Love all of the options. Super fast service. Very nice and helpful staff. Will definitely be a regular here! read more

This cafe is pretty easy to find, with ample parking. However, given its popularity during the peak hours the parking lot is pretty full and the place is buzzing. You would want to plan and come a little early if you would like to be seated immediately. We discovered this treasure of a place very recently and have been a regular since! The ambiance is that of a cafe as the name suggests, it isn't as big as a restaurant. They operate like a cafe, you have to place your order at the counter and seat yourself, pretty much self-service. The staff is pretty friendly. The food however is the highlight, as should be! They have the most authentic Indian food of all the Indian restaurants we have tried in Pittsburgh. They have a variety of snack options too which is another thing that sets them apart from the other Indian restaurants in the area. It will take a few visits to gauge your comfort with the spice level of the food here though. We are a couple that has a pretty decent spice tolerance, however an 8/10 was too Spicy for us, a 5 or 6 is what I would suggest if you are into spicy food and way lesser if you aren't. We are now a regular and will be unless we find something better which we doubt! read more

Hello Delhi! I kept seeing signs for this on my way back from work. Tucked away in an unassuming corner off of Mansfield Blvd, Cafe Delhi is a treat for your taste buds. Their concept breaks the typical Indian restaurant mold. Fast food, tea, coffee, Indian specialty beverages and tapas at reasonable prices! The menu is simple with recognizable Indian dishes as well as some new ones. This place is meant for snacking and take out. I ordered two popular Indian snacks, Pani Puri and Papdi chaat. Pani puri (fry bread with water - literally) consists of little puffs of fried crispy dough filled with spiced potatoes and cilantro chutney. They come with a small pouring bowl filled with spicy savory water that's slightly chilled. The perfect way to eat them is to fill your golden crisp puff with the water and pop it in your mouth before the water spills out. Eating it without making a mess is an art to be mastered! Cafe Delhi's pani puri and Papdi chaat were fresh and tasty. I loved every bite - it was the perfect wrap up for a busy week. Steven ordered his Indian staple, Paneer Tikka Masala with Naan. The masala base was creamy and spicy with green peppers and onions. The Paneer rightfully was the true star of this dish. Soft and succulent, this Paneer was melt in your mouth good - a 9.5 on the yumm factor. I enjoyed my first adventure at Cafe Delhi and am already planning the next one! read more

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My wife and I are visiting Pittsburgh from the Indian food wasteland that is South Carolina, and craving our favorite food we consulted Yelp, which resulted in a trip to Cafe Delhi in Carnegie. I will start with criticism and then will move on to praise (of which I wish to heap a great deal). The ambiance of Cafe Delhi is not very nice, reminiscent of a cheap takeaway restaurant in London in which the food is considered important but the act of dining is a mere afterthought. The tables are not very nice, the walls fairly plain, and you order at a counter rather than a waiter visiting your table. There is no alcohol served but BYOB is acceptable, and they do provide a bottle opener and wine glasses should you bring a nice vino. The menus are a single laminated sheet of paper, and are honestly a bit on the grungy side. If your goal is to eat fine Indian food, then do not let these observations alarm you. If you are properly armed with these expectations, Cafe Delhi will be a very good experience. Our visit was on a snowy Pittsburgh evening. We parked in the public parking lot nearly behind the building, which is free after 6pm. A very brief walk delivered us to the threshold of Cafe Delhi. Upon entering, we were handed our menus and instructed to order at the counter once we'd made our decision. They immediately noticed our bottle of wine and brought us wine glasses and a bottle opener. We seated ourselves at a table of our choosing in a corner, and my wife and I both decided on the Butter Chicken. I often try this on a first visit to an Indian restaurant to gauge the quality of the food, and even if it is not the most complex in flavour, if done well will still deliver a delightful taste and texture. We were asked how hot we would like our dishes, to which end my wife had mild and I medium. I initially said 'hot' but was warned that 'hot' was a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. We were asked if we wanted naan or rice, which was a little unexpected as in my experience this isn't usually an either/or proposition, but I opted to pay a bit more and had both. We also ordered vegetable samosas as an appetizer, which we did not regret. I requested mango chutney but was told they only carried tamarind and mint chutneys, which was quite acceptable. After a wait of about 10 to 15 minutes our samosas arrived. I had actually asked for "two samosas" but this was evidently received as "two orders", in which there are two per order. No matter, as this allowed us to have a bit more the next day. The samosas were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just as they should be. The taste was excellent, and rivaled that of fine Indian restaurants I've eaten at in other cities. Both chutneys tasted very good; the tamarind was a bit on the sweet side and the mint had a nice spice and bite to it. Our entrees arrived about two minutes later which was a bit too soon, but again, no matter. With one samosa dispatched apiece, we moved on to our Butter Chicken. We were not disappointed. The sauce was smooth and creamy, with a nice silkiness. The taste was exquisite, and we savoured every bite. The individual spices are discernible, and you can tell that they do not merely rely on fat to make a good flavour. The naan was also very hot and tasty, and provided just enough crispness to delight the senses. If you eat slowly and savour each bite, whatever shortcomings Cafe Delhi may have can be easily overlooked. C'est bon! read more

I've never understood how my Indian friend's stay skinny when their food is so delicious! My wife and I are Indian restaurant aficionados and we've journeyed to almost every one in the Pittsburgh area. Cafe Delhi is among the best, and easily has the best prices and the fastest friendliest service of any of them. Almost every dish on the menu is just $4-$8, so you can easily get a few things to try. You'll want to, because it's too hard to choose between the huge number of options. The dishes have their traditional Indian names, with English descriptions underneath, which I found very helpful. They offer to spice everything as you request from 1-10 and we all found their spice levels to be perfect, very full flavored but never overwhelming. Despite the low prices, the portion sizes are generous, and we ended up taking home enough leftovers for a future Indian feast! The only negative is that the restaurant is fairly unassuming, with a simple awning to mark the front, and little in the way of decoration or atmosphere inside. That said, it's clean, well maintained, and the waiters were responsible and helpful. Cafe Delhi believes, as I do, that nothing should distract away from food as the center of the dining experience. Get ready for a diverse offering of fantastic dishes, fast service, generous portions and an unbelievable value. I do not throw 5 star ratings around lightly, but Cafe Delhi has absolutely earned the highest possible rating. I'm tempted to move next door, just so I can eat there every day! read more

The food is great here! Only complaint is when calling for a take out order the time they say it will ready has never been accurate. I have showed up on time and waited an additional 15 minutes for the meals I ordered. This has happened on more than one occasion. read more

Absolutely won't be back. This is one of the worst Indian "restaurants" I have ever been to. I eat a lot of this cuisine across the country and this was an effrontery. The navrattan korma was frozen vegetables in Velveeta cheese sauce. I'm disgusted. It was even the same color. These people should not be trusted to cook for you. They have air fresheners on the walls spurting chemicals at you while you eat! I asked about it and the guy said it was to cover up the bad smells! I asked what bad smell and didn't get an answer. It should smell like delicious Indian food not whatever was loaded in these units. I heard they're owned by Mintt and the cakes are made there. I'm wondering what else isn't made here. read more

I'm one picky ass snobby eater. So, it warms me when I proclaim the following: This place, along with Shalimar in San Francisco are the two best Indo-Pak Restaurants in the USA. Dont waste your time with the plethora of mediocre Indian restaurants found all over the country. Spartans! Ready your dinner and eat hearty... For tonight, we dine in heaven! read more

They have an updated menu now with few more delicious items. Sadly, the updated menu cannot be found online! read more

Jalsa - Indian Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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2.5 stars if I could but I'm willing to give this place the benefit of the doubt and try it again. I ordered the samosa chaat and the malai kofta with naan while the boyfriend ordered the tandoori chicken with naan. The samosa chaat was decent and for Pittsburgh standards pretty good. I did find a few tomatoes mixed in and was disappointed by the lack of authenticity. I would try some of the other chaats since I did enjoy this appetizer - it's no Bombay chaat but it'll have to do in the 'Burgh. On to the Malai Kofta, the best way to describe this dish is nacho cheese sauce with vegetable dumplings, two dumplings to be exact. Yes, two measly dumplings in a sea of cheese like sauce. Please be reminded that Malai Kofta is not meant to have any cheese so I'm not sure why it tasted so. Needless to say, I wasn't a fan. The vegetable dumplings were good, but I did expect to get more than 2. The naan was also disappointing as it was apparent they weren't cooked in a clay oven and had that typical naan flavor. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish and perhaps I should've stuck with my usual Indian dish that I order at all Indian restaurants (chicken tikka masala) but thought I'd expand my horizons. I tried my boyfriend's tandoori chicken and while it looked very appetizing it was missing the distinctly tandoori flavor and spice. I don't think I'd make a special trip to come by again but if I was in the area, I'd try some of the other appetizers. read more

Love this place. Grab lunch here at least once a week. Best Indian food in the South Hills. My only minor complaint is the heat (they ask for a 1 - 10) seems fairly random. I usually as for a 5-6 heat and sometimes its hot, other times its scorching. If you dont like hot food ask for a 1 or 2. read more

Jalsa - Indian Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

I don't rate Indian food highly easily having eaten authentic all the time. That said, my spouse (the chef in the family) and I are both big fans of the food here! Egg Curry, Bhindi, Dahi Poori, Mushroom Masala and salty lassi are all to die for! They even make a couple things as good as her (gasp!!). Cannot speak for the meats but the way they make everything, I'd imagine it to be super tasty as well! The ONLY thing I would improve would be the speed of service. They get backed up usually from ~7:15 to 9:00 so set aside an hour+ if you go during that window. I have been there 4 times already, which for me is a lot for any single establishment, much less one I'm picky about. read more

While the menu here has plenty of vegetarian options, they don't offer much in the way of actual vegetables. And the food is just not good. I went with another person, and we chose the Navratan Korma and Chicken Chettinad to share. Navratan Korma, when made well, is the jewel in a good Indian chef's repertoire. It's a Mughlai dish that features "nine gems", a mix of nine vegetables and sometimes paneer cheese in a rich creamy sauce with some nuts and dried fruit. It's a rich dish, and I usually avoid it if there is another curry on the menu that doesn't feature cream, but, as I said, vegetables were scarce. The korma that arrived at our table wasn't a korma at all, but previously frozen vegetables (I can always tell...can't you?) in a sauce that had the color and flavor of a processed cheese sauce. Kind of like Kraft macaroni and cheese without the macaroni. This dish is an affront to the idea of korma, and laughably bad. We fared a little better with the chicken chettinad, which was spicy and somewhat flavorful, although the chicken was served in a bowl that was too small for the contents, and it hadn't been cut into small enough pieces to eat without a knife. I wasn't actually given a knife to use, but had I been, I would have made a mess of my plate. I have no idea why you would have air fresheners in your dining room. Air fresheners are meant to go in a bathroom, where I still don't like them, but understand their use. Every 30 seconds or so the 2 wall mounted units sent another spritz of chemical aroma into the dining room. Yuck. Dining rooms should smell of food. Maybe these people don't even have that much confidence in their cooking skills. It's too bad, as this is a nice location near a charming stretch of Main Street. Needless to say, I won't be returning. read more

This place has excellent modern Indian cuisine from both south and north India. They have a very nice selection of traditional Indian street food. They do have some modern interpretations of some of them. The Cut Mirchi is a particular standout. The atmosphere is casual and this is a good lunch place. Prices are very reasonable. The quality of the Indian food here is in the top 90th percentile of all Indian restaurants that I have been to. read more

Jalsa - Indian Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Delicious, authentic Indian food and a friendly wait staff. It can be crowded at lunch time but isn't that one of the ways to gauge how good the food is? The menu has a wide variety of options and prices are reasonable. Best naan in town! read more

Heard about this place from my bf. Its in the same building complex as the Carnegie Indian Community Center, so that has to give some klout, right? I ordered the chicken Dum Biryani. Good amount of food, ordered a level 6 and it was perfectly spicy for my tastes...just the right amount of spice to make me sniffle! My bf ordered the chicken Chettinad. His was yummy. Had a bit of coconut milk, just enough to taste it, not overly sweet. We also had the chili chicken appetizer, which is almost like an indian General Tso's. Two entrees, appetizer, mango lassi, all for $25. Great meals for a reasonable price. This is now my go-to Indian restaurant. On a side note, I asked one of the staff what time they closed. She said its supposed to be 9:30, but if they aren't busy, they close earlier, around 8 or 8:30. So if you are expecting them to be open for a late night meal, you probably should call first before you make the trip! read more

The prices increased but the portions remained the same. For the prices, you're better off going to Mintt or Tamarind

Their biryanis are a must have food item and the quality stays same anytime you go there.

Fantastic Indian food, tucked away in a very unassuming part of Carnegie. I loved the selection of different types of chats, kati rolls, and appetizers. I could make a meal on that alone! My family and I came here and ordered quite a few things for lunch. Standouts were the cut mirchi, Gobhi Manchurian, fried rice, and pani puri. I ordered the chicken tikka masala for my entree, and while it was good I felt it was extremely creamy. I was hoping of more of a tomato based taste. I think it would have tasted a lot better without the cream, or at least less of it. My family and I stuffed ourselves to the bone, and ended up not eating dinner that night at all. I will definitely be back, and might even consider them to cater an event. Worth the trip to Carnegie! read more

I was here for dinner with my friends. We placed order for papadi chat, chicken drumsticks, dahi puri( not sure if the name is completey correct, it is panipuri with dahi in it) and salt lassi. Both papdi chat and panipuri are good. My friends enjoyed it. However, I was disappointed both with the lassi and chicken drumsticks taste. Lassi had too much of masala flavor. I wish I had gone for mango lassi instead. Chicken drumsticks which is my favorite item on the menu was a disappointment for the first time. It was over fried, oily (I could see oil dripping off the piece) and bland. read more

Exceeded my expectations. Really great quality food! Highly recommend the corn chowder and chili chicken.

We drove there from Oakland just for food. We have been told that this is the best Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh and yeah..we weren't disappointed. You can tell that this place must have authentic Indian food by people in the restaurant. All are Indian. When you go there, you need to order food at the counter. I love mango lassi there. It is not too sweet, just right. For appetizer, I go with Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower flitters with spicy sauce). read more

Jalsa - Spring dosa - Indian Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Amazing. Indian food and I've never had subpar service here. It's a staple for my boyfriend and I. He claims it is not spicey enough but I've tasted his paneer and it's delicious. I recommend the chicken tikka, goat curry, samosa chat, paneer wraps and malai kafta. I've eaten here at least six times and every time the quality and taste of the food is reliable. I love it and will continue to frequent. read more

good food. great prices. Complete authentic india food. Gongura mutton, chcken fried rice. read more

The food is good, but waiters are slow to serve the initial water and plates. Food rarely arrives in the order in which it was ordered. (some items are always supposed to be ready, for example steamed idli's always arrive fast in other restaurants, here it may not). Quantity of paneer is very low, always. Air conditioning is horrible. Expect to sweat in summer! The seating area is too weird, causes too much loud noise to resonate, even if there is 1 or 2 loud talkers. Not cheap compared to Udipi or Tamarind (Quantity is different). When there is too much crowd they should not allow people to come in. Its a fire hazard. Planning to notify local authorities. They should have a Hostess who denies entry to keep the area safe and not get filled with CO2. read more

Fantastic Indian cuisine. This is my favorite Indian restaurant. I love the dal mahkni. It is attached to a church. The owners are a part if it. The outdoor seating is quaint. The naan is excellent. I love the garlic naan. It is a must to try this place. They are closed on Mondays and they have weird hours otherwise, so call first. read more

Jalsa - Dal mahkni with rice and garlic naan. Yum!! - Indian Near Me - Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Not good quality food and it was cold when I picked it up. I am an avid fan of Indian cuisine but this did not satisfy my expectations

Very disappointed with the paneer roll . It could definitely use more spice and chutneys . It would be much better if they used paneer tikka instead of the barely flavorful paneer . Rest of the food including the chicken biryani , chicken lollipop and idli were good read more

Best Indian food in the city. Best Indian food I've ever had. Malai kofta and bhindi masala are my favorites. The people working here are so nice! read more

Very tasty food. Great quantities. Very reasonable prices. Good service. Hygienic. If they can, they should advertise and expand more! read more