I was hesitant to try Jashn's elevated Indian cuisine, but the experience was a pleasant surprise. I'm usually skeptical of modern or contemporary Indian restaurants since they often dilute flavors or rely too heavily on Western-style presentation, but Jashn largely avoids those pitfalls. While you pay a premium for ambiance and plating, most dishes were well executed and did not take shortcuts on spice depth. It's a good choice for special occasions, date nights, and business dinners, and better in my opinion to similar concepts like Jaks or The Yellow Chilli.
The Goat Chops arrived with an impressive flambé presentation and were the group's favorite. The masala used in the braise had layered depth and properly slow cooked. I'll note though that it was on the salty side, so I'd ask for the naan or rice to be served with it.
The Laal Maas tacos had great flavor, but the thepla shells kept breaking apart. I suggest increasing dough hydration, fat, and starch content, along with longer kneading and resting. A small amount of vital wheat gluent would give the thepla the strength and slight chew needed for this dish.
The Andhra-style Chilli Chicken had the right idea but would benefit from a bolder, more assertive seasoning profile since I found it on the blander side.
The har gao dumplings, though beautifully pleated, were expensive even by Chinese upscale standards and lacked the plumpness expected of good dim sum. Larger pieces of prawn or chicken-leg mixed in with the finely grounded meat, and a small amount of starch would give them the characteristic bouncy texture I'm looking for in good har gow. The chili oil and soy accompaniments were well executed.
The Karnataka-style biryani was one of my personal favorites since it was distinct from the Hyderabadi style most Americans are familiar with. Its shorter rice grains and green masala base gave the dish a fresh and aromatic contrast.
The Beef Nihari had solid depth of flavor, with long-cooked spices shining through, though the addition of bone marrow didn't significantly enhance the traditional nihari gravy.
The Home-Style Chicken Curry was as the description suggested comforting and nostalgic. It had very straightforward flavors that reminded me of the homemade chicken curry my neighbors would give me when I was younger.
The only miss was the White Butter Chicken, which tasted like jarred alfredo sauce to me. The kasuri methi aroma was faint, possibly due to the methi not being adequately bloomed in ghee. I thought it was because I ate with with a lot of other strong flavors that night, but the dish was still bland and alfredo-like when I ate it alone for leftovers the next day.
Across the full menu, I really appreciate the consistently tender and juicy meat. This was a nice contrast from so many other local restaurants that serve the overcooked dry, mushy, or stringy meats.
Beverages were flavorful but leaned sweet. I'd urge the staff to be more attentive in distinguishing alcoholic from non-alcoholic drinks to avoid accidentally giving the wrong drink to pregnant or nursing guests.
The Rose Kulfi dessert was memorable. It was served with an engaging tableside liquid-nitrogen presentation and was not too sweet unlike kulfis at other places.
Service was on the slower side, which is understandable for a new restaurant, but the staff remained attentive and checked in regularly.
None of the dishes were exceptional enough to justify ordering delivery at these prices, but were all solid for dine in. Despite a few early-stage recipe and execution issues, Jashn has promise and is worth visiting for special occasions. With some refinement, it has the potential to become a strong modern Indian option in the area. read more