Delicious Indian food in Wake Forest!…read more Super kind staff and quick service. Our favorites here are the chicken Korma, the paneer palak, and the garlic naan. They do a 1-10 spice level which I love. I think a 5 has a good building heat and there are plenty of options to go hotter or more mild from there. Great for takeout or in person.

Flying solo, I came in alone for a late-night dinner. I arrived about 25 minutes before they…read moreclosed, and truth be told, had they told me the kitchen was closed and they were no longer taking orders, I would have completely accepted that. Instead, a very kind man greeted me and escorted me to a table. The restaurant is very bright inside and a little industrial, but decorated in standard well-worn Indian fare. Their menu is filled with familiar favorites and a couple surprise stand-outs like momo and some Afghani dishes. And to my very pleasant surprise, they offer goat as an option in several dishes. I love goat meat, and can't get it very often, since hardly anyone offers it. So I delighted ordered goat curry, 7 on the spicy scale, and a side of raita, in case the kitchen has a sense of humor. As it turns out, I thought the 7 was fairly med-mild, but my spice level in near super-human. But the kind waitress brought me "Spicy Sauce@ which added a delightful kick!! The curry came with rice and a nice papadaam/chutney set-up. And portions were large enough that I took half home and enjoyed it the next day (when it was even better!!). So definitely an A+ experience. Highly recommended!! Will definitely be back!!!

I had the Butter Chicken and Butter Naan. My friend had Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan. Our…read morefood was delicious and flavorful and they do give you a lot of food. The butter and garlic naan were very soft and tasty. I like how you can change your spice level to your liking. The staff were very sweet, attentive and helpful with our choices. The ambience is very clean, nicely decorated, and family oriented. Overall, great service and very delicious food. We will be returning to try other things on the menu.

I booked a reservation here for my birthday dinner. Apparently there was also an Indian festival in…read morethe area so we couldn't get a booth. As more non-Indian people came in, the sat them directly next to us in a very cramped corner. So about 2/3s of the restaurant remained empty. In the about hour or so that we were there, not a single person came from the festival, so it was just a weird experience. The food was ok. I was a little surprised by how average it was with the reviews the restaurant has. The service wasn't particularly great either. I usually love naan but the garlic naan we had was pretty hard and dry. One thing that was really nice is that the restaurant gave my whole family a desert for my birthday, which is honestly what bumped my experience up from 2 to 3 stars.

This is the best Indiana food in the triangle area. We really like Mustang House but this place is…read moresomehow even better. The spice levels are always perfect. Chicken Tikka Masala and Dal are our go-to's, and anything from their naan selections. Highly recommend.

Incredible food! We loved the vegetable momos, the pistachio chicken korma (this was sooooo good),…read morethe butter chicken and the garlic naan. Their spice levels were really approachable too. We always start low our first time at a new place. We got a 2, but could definitely go up to a 3 or 4. Service was fast, attentive and kind. The place is clean and cozy. We will be back and agreed that this will be a new go-to comfort food spot for sure!

Had dinner here tonight the food was amazingly delicious. The chef came out and was very proud of…read morethe food that he's still serving. Explained to us that they don't use dice and everything was made fresh they had cricket and playing on the TVs and our service was polite and unintrusive. The samosas were a little bit small, but they were very flavorful and very good. Our butter chicken was really well-made. The sauce was delicious. The chicken was nice and tender. We also had a sack burner which was also very good with nice chunks of paneer in the dish. Highly recommend garlic naan it was flavorful and a little bit crispy and paired really well with our dishes

The service was excellent. Beautiful decor and serving hardware. Gold colored silverware, marble…read moretables. It is in the old outside food court area which is now mostly empty buildings. My curried chicken was very good as was the rice but my garlic Naan was very "dry". They offered to make me new naan but I was short on time. The good part was the owner came out to ask me about my food and they deducted the cost of the naan from my meal. I will eat here again.

Delicious and fresh ingredients, great service, and friendly…read more Would would highly recommend this Indian restaurant thank you Samir P.

This is a comfy Indian restaurant with delicious food! The momos are very flavorful and juicy and…read moreit comes with a nice sauce. It came out pretty quickly. Our entrees took longer, probably 20 minutes but it was worth it. The naan was the perfect balance of crispiness and softness and it had a good amount of garlic. I loved it with the butter chicken. We also ordered the mango jalfezie which was the first time I tried this dish and I like it! The prices weren't bad at all and I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.

Best Indian cuisine in the Carolinas! Even before ordering,…read morethe waiters create a wonderful and very gently fragrant atmosphere in a glass. Everyone on staff is warm and welcoming, and our waiter, Matthew, was friendly, courteous, and efficient. The food is creative, beautifully presented, and delicious. We travel from SC to eat here- it's that good (and we judge with a NY foodie palate!) If you like Indian food, this is the place!

Jalwa Indian Bistro is a true gem in Raleigh. The staff are incredibly friendly and took the time…read moreto explain the delicacies on the menu with genuine passion. The experience started with a unique, aromatic cinnamon-and-smoke table-side vapor that was a delight for the senses. The decor and ambiance was perfect! Starters: The scallops were fresh, and the Garlic Naan paired with their vibrant, colorful dipping sauces is a must-order. Mains Entree: The Lamb Shank was incredibly tender (fell right off the bone!), and the Butter Chicken tender morsels was tender. Dessert: Don't skip the Mango Lassi Tiramisu--a brilliant, refreshing fusion. High-quality food with a touch of theatrical flair. We also got complimentary two scoops of ice cream! We will definitely be back!

My dining experience at Tamasha is one of the best I've ever had. Chef Chhatwani's creations are…read morenothing short of heavenly... Everything about this locale is intentional: the lighting, the decor, the colors... it's truly the perfect date spot. I'd like to recognize Sam Sanchez at the bar, who guided me from cocktail to entree and beyond for my eventual second visit while in Raleigh. He listened closely to my taste preferences, and his recommendations were flawless (although I can't imagine ANYTHING on the menu isn't delightful). On my first visit I started with the Byadgi Chili Shrimp and then feasted on the Lamb Sheekh Kebab. The shrimp texture was just right and the coconut sauce is a perfect compliment. The lamb kebab comes in two separate pieces; one is wrapped in naan and the other is naked. The chili beurre blanc sauce has a kick that I really enjoyed! And my favorite: Dal-e Tamasha, 24 hours slow cooked black lentil. My mouth is watering even as I think about it. You might think something as humble as lentils could not make one's heart race... but you would be wrong. My second visit saw me reunited with my dear Dal-e Tamasha plate and what became the pinnacle of my visit to Raleigh: MUSHROOM "MADE IN HEAVEN" dish. It is difficult to describe how AMAZING every bite is. There is a complexity of flavors that somehow blend AND standout. Each nibble of the dumpling and a bit of risotto along a sip of the "umami bomb" is an experience. I am actually very glad I was sitting on the patio dining solo because I was able to give my full attention to this experience. To wrap it all up, I was fortunate enough to try the pink guave lemon lime and tahin sorbet... don't snooze on it, it's a must try! A big shout out to the Tamasha team, owner Mike (thank you for checking on me and chatting up spices and culture!), and Chef Chhatwani for sharing your passion with the world. I can't WAIT to return to Raleigh and visit again.

Given their formal dress policy and being out and about in sweats and t-shirts, we decided to order…read moretakeout. Tamasha definitely has a unique spin on their Indian cuisines, which correlates with the prices of their dishes. I'd say if you're trying to impress a date or wanting to splurge a bit, Tamasha is definitely your go-to restaurant for dinner**! I don't believe they're open for lunch. While it is pricey here, the ambiance of the restaurant is top notch, so you're definitely paying for an experience! The person at the front desk was super kind and helped me look into which dishes were fine for takeout (there are some items that wouldn't fair well eaten later or packed in a to-go container). The only dish I found myself liking the most would be their tamasha fried chicken. It was breaded nicely and had a refreshing yogurt based dip. The rest of the dishes, such as the tandoori mushroom and butter chicken, and crab moilee (not pictured), were okay. I didn't hate it or like it, but it just didn't pop out in flavor as Indian cuisine for me. The four cheese truffle kulcha (not pictured) was a nice carb appetizer! I was quite surprised at how small the tandoori mushroom dish was. It was just one ravioli cut in half! Still, I guess quality over quantity! I also never figured out which dish the white noodles were supposed to be paired with... Also, if you do takeout, they have a lovely seating area with AC (thank goodness) for folks to sit in. It was nice waiting there for my order to be complete! Overall, it was a 3-3.5 star takeout experience for me.

I didn't feel like sitting in a restaurant but wanted some good food. My husband and I ordered…read moretakeout from this restaurant. We got a variety of dishes. We ordered the lamb chops, biriyani, garlic naan bread and the veggie samosas. All of the dishes were very flavorful. We will definitely visit again to try other dishes.

It wasn't the smoothest service experience, as this place was struggling to handle some big…read moretakeout/catering orders and not a lot of attention was paid to greeting the few of us that were dining in. There seemed to be some discord in the kitchen as well, and it just didn't give off the greatest vibe. I hope they were just having an off day in that sense, because the food was basically what I was hoping for. I tried some of their signature items, with a rich dal being complimented by an impressively thin and soft bread. I just find ultra-thin flatbread to be delightful. Ordering a sizzler based on yogurt-coated soy chunks was an intriguing option. While I didn't opt for the vegan items on this visit, they had a decent selection marked. The Indian cuisine is plentiful in this area, and this place offered dishes that were different and better than the baseline I would have gotten elsewhere.

Lime & Lemon strikes that perfect balance of feeling slightly elevated (nicer interior) and the…read morepricing is reasonable for the quality you get. Every dish I've tried has been consistently good, but the mango lime chicken deserves a special shoutout! What really keeps me coming back, though, is the value. Their lunch special (not pictured) is an absolute steal and one of the best deals around if you want high-quality Indian food without committing to a full dinner spread. Even my mother who never had Indian was a big fan of the lunch special! Service is friendly, flavors are reliable, and the menu delivers comfort with just enough polish. Whether you're new to Indian food or already a fan, Lime & Lemon is a go-to spot that never disappoints.

I didn't go into the restaurant so I can speak to service or ambiance but the friend who brought me…read morethe food loves this place and wanted me to try it. So I'll skip to the most important part - the food. It was amazing. She brought a combo tray of butter chicken, rice and another type of chicken with like a dry rub on it and naan. All food was delicious and flavorful. The butter chicken was chefs kiss. I can wait to go in person and to try dishes from this establishment. So look for an update.

What a great place to eat. The staff is so friendly and helpful. My wife and I have eaten here…read moretwice on dates now and the manager has come out to personally say hello each time. The gentleman that took our order was so kind and reassuring as well. It was a pleasure to order. They also ask if you want certain food items to come out sooner or later than others, which is really nice. The room for seating is fairly large and there is always a place to sit. There are nice flowing curtains spread through out. They have really nice Indian music playing softly which does not interfere with general conversation. The food is very tasty. They ask you what spice level you want. Be advised that the spice level is Indian style, not American, so it is a bit spicy but not overbearing. I've also tried their mango lassi, which was very nice and refreshing. I also tried one of the Indian desserts and it definitely had Indian spices in it; quite nice. We will return to enjoy the food, service and environment again!

I ordered takeout from Cilantro and requested a "very mild" spice rating for Chicken Biryani. I…read moreknow people have a different tolerance for spiciness, but "very mild" surely should not mean unbearably and inedibly spicy? Unfortunately, this is what I experienced. To be fair, the rice was good!