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Jalwa:Modern Indian Dining

4.5 (184 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Lauren S.

Delish indian food! Presentation was amazing. The taste was delicious. I love it. Taste store, antibiotic free chicken local jersey farm fresh produce. BYOB and Halal!!!!

Garlic Naan and Butter Naan
Cat C.

Stopped by today for lunch while in Montclair for the afternoon. The lunch special was the perfect amount of food! I chose the vegetable samosas, the chicken makhani, the butter naan, and enjoyed the soup of the day and gulab jamun that came with my meal! Everything was flavorful and delicious! The service was quick and we will definitely come back!

Adam R.

Friendly service and delicious flavors await you at this little restaurant in Montclair. Came here for an early dinner and had a wonderful meal. Waiter was very helpful in walking us through the menu and selecting dishes we might enjoy. Appetizers were delicious, fig naan with eggplant was delicious and samosa chaat was spicy and tasty on a cold night. Entrees were flavorful and enjoyable. Also got the garlic naan for dipping with the entrees. Plenty of leftovers to bring home and will definitely return.

Naan - garlic and rosemary
Gold M.

Great spot for dinner - great service and nice variety of dishes to select. Ordered samosa chaat for a starter - the spice level on that was unexpected but it was very tasty and 3 glasses of water later it was all good. Ordered the naan with garlic and rosemary and that was loaded with garlic and pretty yummy and very large. For dinner I had the kadai chicken (which was not too spicy) which consisted of large chunks of chicken in a red sauce with peppers and onions and had a nice balance of flavor. A bowl of basmati rice came with that. Really enjoyed my dinner and the service was outstanding. Definitely recommend this place.

Honey chilli lotus
Sucheta C.

Jalwa is a Modern North Indian Restaurant based in the heart of Montclair. Come and enjoy great taste of traditional Indian cuisine to the community of Montclair in a relaxed yet sophisticated space. Drawing its inspiration from North Indian cuisine, offering a world-class a la carte menu. The menu pays tribute to traditional Indian dishes and recipes but crafted and delivered in a way that will leave you wanting to try more. What we tried Appetizers Chicken Bao Fish Tikka Honey chilli Lotus Main course Dal Bukhara( USP)Methi Paneer Malai Toast Goan Fish Curry Garlic naan Goat cheese naan RiceDessertsRasmalaiMalai Pista Kulfi With amazing modern interiors and such authentic food, Jalwa Modern Indian dining successfully carries the mantle of North Indian Province cuisine in the only way it can. With pride and traditions intact. Stop over some time for some robust flavours. Must visit place with family & friends

Chicken habanero mango curry with garlic naan
Sarah L.

Came here on a Wednesday for an early dinner for a party of two. We were greeted and got seated right away. The server/owner were really friendly at first but later had a slight attitude change after we ordered. Since we weren't very hungry, we got an appetizer, an entree, an order of naan, sparkling water and a mango lassi. Upon knowing that we were only ordering one entree to share and not one per person, the server/owner didn't look satisfied with our order. We felt awkward and uncomfortable with the attitude change but we enjoyed the food. The food itself was delicious and flavorful. As much as we love the food, we won't be coming back because of the experience we had with the server/owner.

Saffran Butter Garlic Crab and Jalapeno Cheese Samosa
Vann H.

The family and I ordered take-out this time. So we were unable to review the customer service and vibe of the restaurant. We ordered through their site, but they still used DoorDash for delivery. The food came in about 30 minutes. Jalapeno Cheese Samosa (7/10) - These were pretty good--they served their purpose but would have wanted a bit more jalapeno. Also, the plum sauce it came with was very good but it was so tiny, we needed more. Saffran Butter Garlic Crab (9/10) - This has a good amount of crab and a lot of flavor. However, I did not taste much of the saffron. I did stuff this in the garlic naan and it was amazing. Truffle Oil Goat Cheese Naan (8/10) - The hint of truffle oil was just enough, but I wish there was more goat cheese in the naan. I do understand this is a dish to appeal to westerners, so I will give it a pass. Goan Fish Curry / Very Spicy (8/10) - Nice big pieces of fish and great spice level. I deducted two points because there was not enough basmati rice based on the portion which was pretty big. Also, it was extremely oily. The flavor was amazing. Lamb Vindaloo (8/10) - Many pieces of lamb in a delicious sauce. Again, too oily, and not enough rice. This was packed with flavor. Raita (10/10) - delicious cucumber yogurt sauce that we dipped our naan in. The entrees we had too much oil and did not come with enough rice for the portion size. We will order from here again and visit their place in the future.

Ivannia U.

Unexpected gem! Stumbled upon this cute location and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious Indian food. The amicable service and charming atmosphere made it all the more enjoyable. Definitely worth a visit!

TripNFam P.

Talk about hole in the wall! We randomly found this restaurant, so small and authentic. We were looking for a great tasting butter chicken meal and we sure got it! Service was pleasant. Meals were so tasty! Crab cakes were so delicious. Prices were fair. Mango lassi is a must.

Chandan K.

I did a takeout from this place. Tikki chat was good although tikis were small but they put 4. I would suggest to add chutneys and make it more look like chaat item. The pindi cholle were good and had good smokiness to it. Daal was really authentic. Highly recommend this place.

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Nicole G.

Inside this small store front is a modern decorated restaurant with lots of seating. They have not gentrified the Indian flavors or spicy levels. Plenty of mild, spicy and vegetarian options. Complimentary papad and three chutneys. Cuisine is served family style. Salmon bite appetizer was perfectly cooked with the amount of charr from the grill for crunch. I chose the hottest dish on the menu. Chicken Vindaloo , it gave me heat without loosing the flavor. The service is impeccable. I shared my dish and the person couldn't take the heat. The owner immediately put yogurt on the table. The three of us laughed for a few minutes. It was a great night. Street parking Parking deck

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Went here tonight, food was delicious and service outstanding. Priced well and it's a nice space.

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Abhi was an amazing server! The food was delicious! Definitely coming again and recommending it to friends and family!

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hospitable staff with very delicious food. you can tell they use the freshest ingredients !

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Ask the Community - Jalwa:Modern Indian Dining

If you have dal tadka and is it byo wine?

Hi Randi, thank you for your question! Yes, we do serve Dal Tadka. Regarding wine, we currently offer BYOB feel free to bring your own bottle. We look forward to welcoming you to Jalwa!

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