Lehja

4.6

1088 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 4 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

Lehja is an award winning modern Indian restaurant located in Short Pump Town Center in Richmond. Our Executive Chef Sunny Baweja has been named Semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for"Best Chef Mid Atlantic" category for 2019 and 2020. We have been proudly named as “Restaurant of the Year” by Richmond Magazine and “Best Richmond Restaurant” by EATER in 2023,2024. Esquire named Lehja “100 restaurants America can’t afford to lose during pandemic.”
Sunny always strives the freshest ingredients and seasonal menu. Our Wine List has been awarded "Best of Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator. Sunny Baweja has been invited to Food Festivals across the country . Sunny has won many competitions around like Broad Appetit, Burger Blast, American Heart Association’s Heart ball 2018 “Chefs Challenge”to name a few. Sunny was also the Headliner Chef at 2018 “ Taste of Richmond”. Washingtonian magazine has also featured Lehja as one of the must visit Richmond Spots.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Wine Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 364-1111
Website
http://www.Lehja.Com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sunny Baweja
Catering
Catering offered upon request.
Private party facilities
Private events done upon request.

Location
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Suite 910, Richmond, VA 23233
Area
Richmond
Cross Street
Located inside the Town Center underneath Hotel Hyatt House
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Chaat du JourUS$7.00
Chef's Daily Selection, Inspired By The Street Foods Stalls Of India
Pav Bhaji Spiced SamosaUS$5.00
Spiced Turnover, Carrot-Potatoes-Peas Filing, Date-Tamarind Chutney
Gobhi ManchurianUS$8.00
Cauliflower Florets In A Zesty Soy-Tomato-Chili Glaze
Fire Cracker Chicken TikkaUS$9.00
Ghost Chili Marinade, Pickled Cucumber Ribbon, Mango-Kewra Paint
Kerala Roasted ChickenUS$9.00
Chicken Breast, Coastal Indian Spice Blend
Fisherman's PrawnsUS$10.00
Sautéed Prawns, Curry leaf-Mustard Tadka, Podi Dusted Rice Crackers
Lamb Galauti KebabUS$10.00
Pan-Seared, Roasted Red Pepper Chutney, Masala Daikons

The Classics

Please choose your choice of protein and sauce. Market Vegetables $10 / Paneer $11 / Chicken $12 / Lamb or Goat $14 / Fish or Shrimp $14 / Combination $15. All Entrees Served with a Side of Naan, Basmati Rice, and Choice of House Salad or Soup of the Day

Korma
Mughlai Style Cashew Curry
Tikka Masala
Creamed Tomato-Fenugreek Sauce
Punjabi Curry
Traditional Curry Sauce Flavored with House Ground Spice Mix
Kuzhambu
Southern Indian Spiced Curry With Black Peppercorn And Coconut Milk
Vin d'Alho
Spicy Garlic-Vinegar Flavored Sauce

Regional Classics

All Entrees Served with a Side of Naan, Basmati Rice, and Choice of House Salad or Soup of the Day

Dal Makhni / Dal Tadka / Dal LehjaUS$12.00
Regional Stewed Lentils of Your Choice
Kofta Chaman DilkhushUS$12.00
Vegetable Croquettes, Cashew-Tomato Sauce, Fenugreek
Portabella Tofu KadahiUS$12.00
Sautéed With Ginger, Coriander Seeds, Onions And Bell Peppers
Saag PaneerUS$12.00
Creamed Style Spinach, house-made Paneer and Spices Slow Simmered
Seafood Kerala CurryUS$15.00
Salmon, Prawns, Coconut, Mustard, Chilies, Curry Leaves
Chicken MakhniUS$13.00
Pulled Tandoori Chicken, Honey-Tomato-Fenugreek Sauce
Biryani
Delicately Seasoned Basmati Rice
- VegetableUS$11.00
- ChickenUS$12.00
- Lamb or Goat (on Bone)US$14.00

Lehja's Specialties

Stuffed Paneer TikkaUS$14.00
Tandoor-Grilled, Veg Pulao, Makhni Sauce
Chicken Tikka Kali MirchUS$13.00
Roasted Chicken Breast, Methiwaali Taari, Vegetable Sauté
Tandoori Lamb TikkaUS$16.00
Lamb Chunks, Kerala Style Curry Sauce, Lemon Scented Vegetable Pulao
Tandoori SalmonUS$15.00
Tandoor-Roasted Wild Salmon, Cumin-Saffron Rub, Beetroot Puree
Shrimp-Chicken ZafraniUS$19.00
Hung Yogurt-Saffron Marinade, Tandoor Grilled, Local Sauté Greens
Panch Poran Spiced CodUS$16.00
Alaskan Cod, Bengali Style Five Spice Blend, Sauté Corn-Pepper Tarkari
Surf & Turf CurryUS$19.00
Grassfed Domestic Lamb, Wild Salmon, Prawns, Tamarind-Garam Masala
Crab-Scallop KozhambuUS$19.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, Sea Scallops, Mustard-Curry Leaf-Coconut Sauce
Duck à la PondicherryUS$18.00
Pulled Duck, Pondicherry Inspired Spices, Seared Portobella, Yukon Salli

Specialty Breads

Garlic NaanUS$2.00
Amritsari Kulcha / Kashmiri Kulcha / Tulsi Malai KulchaUS$5.00

Beverages

Mango LassiUS$3.00
ChaiUS$3.00
CoffeeUS$3.00
Mighty Leaf TeasUS$3.00
Lychee-Ginger BlissUS$5.00
Desi Style "Shikanjvi Soda"US$5.00
Italian SodasUS$4.00
Choice of Coconut, Lime, Pomegranate, Cherry, Blackberry

What 1,088 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Virginia
Innovative
Virginia
Healthy
Richmond
Best Food
Richmond
Child-friendly
Richmond
Innovative
Richmond
Healthy
Richmond
Hot spot
Richmond
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lehja offers an exceptional dining experience with "fresh and flavorful" dishes and "amazing" service. Praised for its "top-notch" ambiance and welcoming staff, the restaurant consistently delivers on quality ingredients and skillful preparation. Signature dishes like lamb chops and crab scallop meljo are "simply the best," making every visit memorable.

1,088 Reviews

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Josh
Richmond
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sonny and crew NEVER disappoint. The food is Michelin worthy, the wine knowledge and collection unsurpassed in RVA, and service impeccable.
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daniel
Las Vegas
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was terrible. I am not sure what is up with this trying to remember orders instead of writing them down, but never get them correct and when you come back 30 sec later and what we just ordered does not look good. Ordered refills on drinks after our food arrives. waiter came back with the drinks 30 min later after we were finished eating. At that time told us they were tapped out on the one. We told him fine and did not want a replacement. Asked for the bill and that came 20 min later. Oh and guess what, the drink we didn't get was on the bill, even after I asked him to make sure it was not on there. Nothing like padding the bill $10.00. Never came back to the table and had to track him down. Waited another 10 min for the corrected bill. Brings a half full glass of beer as a peace offering while we are trying to walk out the door. We sent it away and started to leave and the manger came over with the same half filled beer for us. Honestly what happened to this place. the food is still good, but with no service, I would just say get take out.
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Meiky
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it, fantastic food. Diht miss this place if you love food
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Holly
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Accommodated my hangry son within mins upon arrival with large bowl of rice. Waiter attentive and polite. We had a nice dinner.
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Susan
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have not eaten a lot of Indian food, but when we described what we wanted, our waiter recommended a marvelous goat appetizer that was one of the tastiest dishes (with just the right amount of spice) that we have had in our 38 years of dining out together, here and in Russia, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Amsterdam, and Ecuador. (Thank you, Ajay!) Go ... eat ... enjoy -- they even have a wine ready to compliment your delicious meal, and it won't "break the bank"!
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Clint
Philadelphia
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit. Hyped by many locals as the best Indian food in Richmond. We haven’t visited enough other Indian restaurants to make that statement, but the food was quite good and the service was excellent.
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julie
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great meal at Lehja. I was my husband's birthday, and he was treated to a special desert - strawberry/rose ice cream - delicious! Thanks for a lovely dinner.
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Wes
Richmond
106 reviews
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a pleasant evening to be able to gather with friends who were already familiar with the restaurant. We were given the opportunity to order for them and they had a chance to taste some things they had never enjoyed previously. We were able to sit in the dining extension near the open window. A great evening made only better by delicious food and a great wine choice.
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Kelly
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very good service, always delicious, and had a nice atmosphere
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R. Terrell
Las Vegas
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food as always. Sat outside on a nice evening. Service seemed slower than usual.
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FAQs

Lehja offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 364-1111.

Lehja is rated 4.6 stars by 1088 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 4 times today

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Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Suite 910, Richmond, VA 23233

Additional information

Cross Street
Located inside the Town Center underneath Hotel Hyatt House
Area
Richmond
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Wine Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sunny Baweja
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.Lehja.Com/
Phone number
(804) 364-1111
Catering
Catering offered upon request.
Private party facilities
Private events done upon request.

Lehja

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

First Course Selections

Chaat du JourUS$7.00

Pav Bhaji Spiced SamosaUS$5.00

Gobhi ManchurianUS$8.00

Fire Cracker Chicken TikkaUS$9.00

Kerala Roasted ChickenUS$9.00

Fisherman's PrawnsUS$10.00

Lamb Galauti KebabUS$10.00

The Classics

Korma

Tikka Masala

Punjabi Curry

Kuzhambu

Vin d'Alho

Regional Classics

Dal Makhni / Dal Tadka / Dal LehjaUS$12.00

Kofta Chaman DilkhushUS$12.00

Portabella Tofu KadahiUS$12.00

Saag PaneerUS$12.00

Seafood Kerala CurryUS$15.00

Chicken MakhniUS$13.00

Biryani

Lehja's Specialties

Stuffed Paneer TikkaUS$14.00

Chicken Tikka Kali MirchUS$13.00

Tandoori Lamb TikkaUS$16.00

Tandoori SalmonUS$15.00

Shrimp-Chicken ZafraniUS$19.00

Panch Poran Spiced CodUS$16.00

Surf & Turf CurryUS$19.00

Crab-Scallop KozhambuUS$19.00

Duck à la PondicherryUS$18.00

Specialty Breads

Garlic NaanUS$2.00

Amritsari Kulcha / Kashmiri Kulcha / Tulsi Malai KulchaUS$5.00

Beverages

Mango LassiUS$3.00

ChaiUS$3.00

CoffeeUS$3.00

Mighty Leaf TeasUS$3.00

Lychee-Ginger BlissUS$5.00

Desi Style "Shikanjvi Soda"US$5.00

Italian SodasUS$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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