Lehja

4.7

1102 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Good for groups
Charming
Good for special occasions

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 11:30–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri 16:30–22:30 Sat 15:00–22:30 Sun 15:00–21:00
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
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 1,102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Virginia
Healthy
Richmond
Innovative
Richmond
Good for groups
Richmond
Healthy

Review summary

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Lehja offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" that's consistently praised for its flavor and presentation. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, including the involved owner. Highlights include the lamb chops and seafood curry, with a "wonderful atmosphere" and a diverse menu that accommodates all spice preferences. Perfect for special occasions!

1,102 Reviews

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Patrice VIP
Richmond15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One word - AMAZING. The food, the service - everything and every single time.
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Susheela
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lehja is my favorite Indian and among my favorite overall restaurants in Richmond. We started with the blue crab appetizer with pappadam. Then, we shared the Kerala curry, Saag Paneer, and 5-dhal curry with Garlic Naan. Everything was scrumptious and delicately flavored. Sunny, the amazing chef, came by to check on us and gifted us a mango ice cream cookie. Such a satisfying end to the weekend.
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Mary
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always Lehja was wonderful. Good food and good wine.
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Daphne
Richmond5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our dinner at Lehja was just delightful. Chef Sunny made some superb suggestions for a delicious meal. Of particular note were the Kala Chana Paneer Tikki- creamy paneer in the center with a lovely exterior crunch and sprinkling of pistachio and pomegranate seeds on top, and the Seafood Kerala Curry chocked full of perfectly cooked seafood in a rich, spicy sauce. Yummy! We will definitely be back.
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NikkiK VIP
Charleston47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Lehja, and this visit did not disappoint. The chicken tikka masala and saag paneer were perfect, as usual. And all the appetizers were delicious.
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Tre
Richmond7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Staff appeared to be over overwhelmed with the influx of patrons. Long times untold the server goes through there assigned tables and long period u til you get your food and bill
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Wes VIP
Richmond111 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food of the highest quality…they gladly customized a dish or two for us. Attentive service and genuine interest in our satisfaction.
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Madhu
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
a foodie paradise; unique and excellent tasting menu; good service and attention by Sunny.
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Tina VIP
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service are always wonderful. Another great experience.
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Ana VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was awful. Taste and texture was that off 3 day old microwaved reheated left over food. Lacked luster, creativity, soul. I was extremely disappointed and embarrassed for the guests which I had invited.
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Lehja offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 364-1111.

Lehja is rated 4.7 stars by 1102 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 11:30–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri 16:30–22:30 Sat 15:00–22:30 Sun 15:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, 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 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

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