Lehja

4.7

1090 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Great for fine wines
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

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: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday -Thursday: 4.30pm - 10:00pm, Friday : 4.30pm - 10:30pm Saturday : 3.00pm - 10.30pm, Sunday : 3:00pm - 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
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Located inside the Town Center underneath Hotel Hyatt House
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chaat du Jour$7.00
Chef's Daily Selection, Inspired By The Street Foods Stalls Of India
Pav Bhaji Spiced Samosa$5.00
Spiced Turnover, Carrot-Potatoes-Peas Filing, Date-Tamarind Chutney
Gobhi Manchurian$8.00
Cauliflower Florets In A Zesty Soy-Tomato-Chili Glaze
Fire Cracker Chicken Tikka$9.00
Ghost Chili Marinade, Pickled Cucumber Ribbon, Mango-Kewra Paint
Kerala Roasted Chicken$9.00
Chicken Breast, Coastal Indian Spice Blend
Fisherman's Prawns$10.00
Sautéed Prawns, Curry leaf-Mustard Tadka, Podi Dusted Rice Crackers
Lamb Galauti Kebab$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 Lehja$12.00
Regional Stewed Lentils of Your Choice
Kofta Chaman Dilkhush$12.00
Vegetable Croquettes, Cashew-Tomato Sauce, Fenugreek
Portabella Tofu Kadahi$12.00
Sautéed With Ginger, Coriander Seeds, Onions And Bell Peppers
Saag Paneer$12.00
Creamed Style Spinach, house-made Paneer and Spices Slow Simmered
Seafood Kerala Curry$15.00
Salmon, Prawns, Coconut, Mustard, Chilies, Curry Leaves
Chicken Makhni$13.00
Pulled Tandoori Chicken, Honey-Tomato-Fenugreek Sauce
Biryani
Delicately Seasoned Basmati Rice
- Vegetable$11.00
- Chicken$12.00
- Lamb or Goat (on Bone)$14.00

Lehja's Specialties

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

Specialty Breads

Garlic Naan$2.00
Amritsari Kulcha / Kashmiri Kulcha / Tulsi Malai Kulcha$5.00

Beverages

Mango Lassi$3.00
Chai$3.00
Coffee$3.00
Mighty Leaf Teas$3.00
Lychee-Ginger Bliss$5.00
Desi Style "Shikanjvi Soda"$5.00
Italian Sodas$4.00
Choice of Coconut, Lime, Pomegranate, Cherry, Blackberry

What 1,090 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lehja offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "tender lamb chops" and exceptional wine pairings. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere and skilled chef make it a local gem. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains "outstanding" and a favorite in Richmond.

1,090 Reviews

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Nicole
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love Lejha ! The food was amazing and I could tell our sever really was committed to our experience. He recommended the most delish cauliflower appetizer! Both of our entrees were outstanding. I can’t say enough good things about our experience!
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Mary Beth
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal and relaxing environment - will come back again.
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Josh
Richmond
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
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 November 16, 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 November 9, 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 October 5, 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 September 27, 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 September 22, 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 September 21, 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
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on September 20, 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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FAQs

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

Lehja is rated 4.7 stars by 1090 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

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 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
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday -Thursday: 4.30pm - 10:00pm, Friday : 4.30pm - 10:30pm Saturday : 3.00pm - 10.30pm, Sunday : 3:00pm - 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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

First Course Selections

Chaat du Jour$7.00

Pav Bhaji Spiced Samosa$5.00

Gobhi Manchurian$8.00

Fire Cracker Chicken Tikka$9.00

Kerala Roasted Chicken$9.00

Fisherman's Prawns$10.00

Lamb Galauti Kebab$10.00

The Classics

Korma

Tikka Masala

Punjabi Curry

Kuzhambu

Vin d'Alho

Regional Classics

Dal Makhni / Dal Tadka / Dal Lehja$12.00

Kofta Chaman Dilkhush$12.00

Portabella Tofu Kadahi$12.00

Saag Paneer$12.00

Seafood Kerala Curry$15.00

Chicken Makhni$13.00

Biryani

Lehja's Specialties

Stuffed Paneer Tikka$14.00

Chicken Tikka Kali Mirch$13.00

Tandoori Lamb Tikka$16.00

Tandoori Salmon$15.00

Shrimp-Chicken Zafrani$19.00

Panch Poran Spiced Cod$16.00

Surf & Turf Curry$19.00

Crab-Scallop Kozhambu$19.00

Duck à la Pondicherry$18.00

Specialty Breads

Garlic Naan$2.00

Amritsari Kulcha / Kashmiri Kulcha / Tulsi Malai Kulcha$5.00

Beverages

Mango Lassi$3.00

Chai$3.00

Coffee$3.00

Mighty Leaf Teas$3.00

Lychee-Ginger Bliss$5.00

Desi Style "Shikanjvi Soda"$5.00

Italian Sodas$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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