We went there to eat food, it was such a delicious meal And best place to eat. I recommend it. read more

Hillsboro hasn't had an issue attracting quality Indian and Indian-fusion establishments. Retaining them has been another story. I'm really hoping Jalsa breaks that streak, and early crowds indicate it will. When my family first moved to Western Washington County, they talked about all of the great first-generation Indian places there were and how restaurants like Maharaja, Virundu and Chennai Masala reminded them of the first places they went to in Edison, N.J., just before it became an Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi hub in the late '80s and early '90s. Throughout the years, however, we saw a younger generation of chefs plying their trade and creating far more inventive menus. Chaat Cafe on Third never took off the way it should, but its wraps-and-apps approach and even its counter-serve, grab-and-go approach to picking up a meal and mango lassi was ahead of its time here. Southern Spice was more of a Portland bar than a suburban restaurant when it opened on Imbrie prior to the pandamic, and its dosas and decor made it a destination before COVID knocked everything out and the things that made it special didn't travel well. And Top Burmese was a great introduction to Indo-Chinese cuisine for the area, even if the town never quite wrapped its mind around Burmese food, the inventive menu of wings, curries, and other favorites that caught on in Portland and Beaverton, or the robot servers. Jalsa?! Well it's really difficult not to like or understand Jalsa. Even if you know nothing about Indo-Chinese cuisine, Southern Indian cuisine, or playful bar foods, Jalsa's really making it easy for diners to get to know it. If you're an old pro, the biryani, dosa, and mirchi chat are going to serve you well. It's not going all the way back to lunch-crowd tiffins like Virundu did in the same space before it, but that's because it clearly has different designs on what it wants the space to be. At its best, the Top Burmese here functioned as perhaps the best higher-end bar in the city. It could draw people in, it had a lovely cocktail menu, and it had a layer of formality to it that read more like a date night than, say, the nearby bars, the brewpub across the street, or even the short-lived Mexican cocktail bar. Eating our way through the top of the menu for its first few weeks: The tikka disco fries, the mac and cheese, the tikka nachos, the samosas... this is fun, quality bar food that you might expect from, say, Bollywood Theater. It's something that can serve as training wheels for a market like Hillsboro, but a unique little starter for folks who are just going to dig into the hakka noodles, fried rice, and samosas. I initially mourned the fact that Hillsboro couldn't support something as widely accepted as a Top Burmese, but Jalsa proves that we got something better in return--an establishment and kitchen that knows its market, knows what it's fussiest about, knows how to work past those fears, and knows how to bring people in. My biggest complaint is that it's been too busy for sit-down service on weekends since opening, which is a really nice issue to have. I really want Jalsa to receive a better fate than some of the beloved places I've named earlier, so I plan to take advantage of the feature that's a rarity here in Hillsboro: Its reservation platform. It's been a pleasant surprise, and I'd like it to stick around a while. read more

tl;dr? : "Holy cow in every possible way. Our new favorite Indian place" Friday night date night with Wife N finds us smack dab in the middle of downtown Hillsboro and she noted "Hey, there's this new Indian place that looks promising just up the street." 6:00pm found us as walk-ins to Jalsa, just catty-corner from the county courthouse. It wasn't particularly busy (yet) so we were seated immediately. We ordered two Mango Lassi's to start. On most dishes you order a spicing to your preference on a one (mild) to 5 (very hot) scale. For mains she ordered her customary Butter Chicken (1-mild), and I ordered a Lamb Curry (4-Hot). We also ordered Naan and Garlic Roti (crispy bread). Everything arrived and we started digging in. One thing stood out immediately: these didn't taste like everyone else's. You know how butter chicken is pretty much the same butter chicken everywhere? Not here. They've got some very unique spices in their dishes that I've never experienced elsewhere, nor could I Identify. Okay, game on. The lamb curry was stunning in its flavors. I like things spicy, and Jalsa did not disappoint this white dude one bit. It was exactly the spicing level I wanted and a wide swath of mysterious flavors swirled beneath the heat. Naan drop. This is the best red curry I've ever eaten. Butter chicken: yeah, same experience. Different set of mystery flavors, all harmoniously coating the chicken in luscious buttery goo. I will say that even at the "1-mild" level, there was noticeable, lasting heat on the tongue. I asked where the point was when "most Americans think it's almost too spicy" and the reply was "somewhere between 2 and 3". For those with severely heat-averse palettes, they may not be a good fit. The rest of you will probably discover in Jalsa your new favorite Indian restaurant. My, my Hillsboro. Your downtown core is growing up in the culinary world. This is now one of at least ten different ethnic genres where to find an excellent pick, I no longer need to travel to Portland. As we left (around 7:15) , I glanced around and it was probably 75% full to capacity, so you might want to look into reservations. Absolutely the best Indian we've eaten. A must-add into our regular rotation. read more

Good food, great service. Good menu, good ambiance. I tried their biryani, mirchi chat and Hakka noodles. All of them were really good. I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu read more

There's a delicious new Indian restaurant in downtown Hillsboro called Jalsa. It's located in the spot formerly occupied by Top Burmese. I've enjoyed several meals from Jalsa and the food has always been good. I especially enjoyed their potato masala dosa. My roommate loved their malai kofta. Their gobi manchurian had very nice flavor but was super crunchy. Their samosa channa chaat was mostly dough so wouldn't get that again. Their veggie kurma was tasty. Overall, the food is good with some items more to my liking than others. Jalsa does offer delivery thru Grubhub, which is always convenient. If you enjoy Indian cuisine, Jalsa is definitely worth trying. read more

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We checked out Jalsa on a cold winter day and it really hit the spot. The food here was so good! We got a chicken tikka masala, tadka dahl, apollo fish and an order of roti. I think they can get quite spicy if you want - we stuck with the mildest, 1 out of 5 and thought it was just enough for us to feel a touch of heat. At some places mild is basically not spicy at all but this was not the case here, so it was just right. I would definitely come back to try more food, dine in or take out. read more

Jalsa - Apollo Fish - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

What a great find! Amazing restaurant! I'm so excited to try out more food from their menu. We got the Andhra karam dosa and schezwan fried rice, both were excellent! Great, peaceful, neat ambiance, food was slightly slow to come out but I guess for things take time! read more

Jalsa - Schezwan fried rice - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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A lovely new restaurant in downtown Hillsboro. The Pakoras were outstanding! Good butter chicken. Good Naan. Excellent soups! I practically licked the Sambal bowl clean! Very good service. We will definitely go back! read more

Jalsa - Butter chicken Thali. It was wonderful! - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

We went for dinner and had a vegetarian dish ( cauliflower and potatoes in a sauce) and chicken tikki masala. They were both delicious, the best of these dishes I've ever had. The naan was also delicious. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant has a nice ambiance. Happy to see the restaurant in downtown Hillsboro. read more

Tried this place which has opened fairly recently. The place a long menu from both north and southern India. While we could not try so many items, but whatever we tried was spicy as expected. I would revisit the place. read more

Great addition to Main St. good food and ambiance (same vibes as Top Burmese that was there before). Menu had a good mix of Indian and fusion food and some new things I haven't seen before (Mac n cheese, nachos). We've been there twice since they opened. The tofu option is unique and great for vegetarians that don't always want paneer. Photos of chole batura, chicken tikka masala, Andhra karam dosa, and thali. read more

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This was the first time I tried Indian food and the server was incredibly patient and kind. She gave some great recommendations that we went with and it was mind blowing good. The food came fast and was piping hot. We had a ton of food for just 2 people and got to take a lot home. The cost vs the amount of food we got was really amazing. The environment was beautiful and calming. We cannot wait to go back. read more

Jalsa - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

My partner and I were excited to try a new restaurant in Hillsboro that actually has a decent amount of vegan choices. We've now been 3 times and it's always pretty good. My only complaint would be the veggie selection could be better... We got veggie noodles and the only veggie in it was onions. They also have tofu on the menu which is nice. A lower oil/healthier option would be nice too.... read more

I never write reviews but for this restaurant, I have to. The food is amazing. Best saag paneer and malai kafta I've ever had. There was another dish - a creative macaroni pasta dish from their little plates menu - that was so flavorful. Just outstanding. And the restaurant has wonderful ambiance, the server was attentive and helpful. I live nowhere near Hillsboro and I'm basically never there for any reason, so I'm a little devastated that I may never be able to return. I will remember the meal i had here forever. So good. If you live in Hillsboro, visit as often as you can. For me. read more

Ordered Chicken Biryani, Saag Paneer and Garlic Naan for pickup. First, the food is delicious. Loved it! The staff were also very nice. They called me to offer an alternative of flatbread to the naan since I checked eggs as an allergy. For anyone with allergies, they understand how important this is to have a restaurant confirm they are aware of your allergies and are accommodating. Very nice. The food was on time and I received it as soon as I walked through the door. I checked medium for spice. For those who like extra spice, it was good. For those who don't, I would check mild.The restaurant looked very nice, and I will definitely return to have a meal at the restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

We had a wonderful lunch there! Fresh, flavorful and plentiful--pakora, chicken biriyani, mysore masala dosa, garlic naan. Service was excellent and friendly. We shall return with friends! read more

Great food. Outstanding service. Nice and cozy interior with comfy booth seating. Came with friends and went home very satisfied!

One of the most authentic Indian restaurants in Hillsboro. What truly sets this place apart is how different it is from the usual Indian restaurants in the area. The flavors are rich, balanced, and feel genuinely homemade--not overly generic or commercial. The dishes reflect true regional authenticity, with fresh ingredients and carefully crafted spices. You can tell a lot of thought and pride goes into the food. Excellent hospitality as well--warm, welcoming, and attentive. If you're looking for real Indian cuisine and a refreshing change from the standard offerings, this place is a must-try. Highly recommended! read more

Great service and great food! Highly recommend. A great addition to downtown Hillsboro.

Great Indian food at reasonable prices. The biryani is awesome with good portions. The naan might be the best in the area. We will be back!

Food was great. The menu offered great a selection of classics and some new twists on old favorites. Friendly service and terrific ambiance.

Delicious food! Reasonable prices, great atmosphere, and service. There are so many options on their menu.

Had a great experience! One of the best authentic Indian cuisine. Great service and very friendly atmosphere, we would like to go back