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Welcome to Jalwa

Rich flavors of Indian cuisine

At Jalwa Indian Bistro, our journey began with a deep-rooted passion for Indian food and a desire to share its richness with the Raleigh community. We prioritize authenticity in every dish, using traditional recipes and techniques to bring you the rich flavors and time-tested traditions of Indian cuisine. What started as a dream is now becoming a reality as we strive to establish ourselves as the go-to Indian restaurant in Raleigh, NC, a culinary haven where authenticity, hospitality, and community converge.

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Open for lunch!
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No matter the occasion, we offer dishes that everyone will love. Your group's satisfaction is our top priority.

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Tailored to your taste

Our chefs work with you to create a spread that's sure to impress every guest. Enjoy a dining experience that's personalized to your event.

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Helping our Communities

Dear Mr. Ajit Pal Singh,

Last month you donated 4 $50 gift certificates to the Team Hoover Restaurant Raffle. Our big event was June 6 and included the raffle and a silent auction. Your logo appeared on our sponsor posters and website. I came in to pick up the gift certificates and met your son. Your restaurant is gorgeous! I just wanted to let you know that we raised over $27,000 at this event! All of that money goes to our grant program that helps multiple sclerosis patients with medical needs. Last year we gave grants for things like ramps, walkers, grab bars, home modifications and therapy. Our average grant was $1,500 and we granted over $18,000 last year so you can see that it helped a lot of people. Anyway, I just wanted to give you an update and thank you again for your generosity!

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Restaurant booth with table setting, pednant light, windows and wall decor.

Scallops served with sauce, garnishes and herbs.

Scallops served with sauce, sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes and herbs, close-up.

Scalops in sauce, garnished with parsley, cherry tomatoes, and thin slices of radish.

Person seated at the table featuring cocktails with dry ice presentation.

Well-stocked liquor cabinet with a variety of spirits.

Black plate with five garnished croquettes, sauces and colorful garnishes.

Vada Cigar Rolls served with garnishes and condiments.

Fried fish served with mashed potatoes, greens and garnishes.

Bowl of vibrant food with reddish-purple sauce and green garnish against a dark background.

Kaali roti served in a woven basket lined with a cloth.

Decorative food arrangement with skewered cherries and dark coated items on a white plate.

Decorative red Phalaenopsis orchid in a dark ceramic pot.

Red cocktail with white foam, orange-rim seasoning and dried fruit garnish in a clear ribbed glass.

Restaurant exterior with cars parked outside a building.

Staff member standing behind the counter with bar area in the background.

Staff member holding a plate with a appetizer.

Vada Cigar Roll topped with herbs and served with various condiments.

Shrimp Vindaloo with seeded pastry, carrot rolls and various garnishes.

Samosa chaat pinwheel served with shredded carrots, sauces and herbs.

Bloody Mary cocktail served in a classic hurricane glass.

Savory pastries served with various garnishes and condiments.

Modern restaurant with orange booths, black tables and spherical pendant lights..

Mango-based dessert garnished with cherries and a purple orchid flower.

Impossible meat croquettes served in glass box with various garnishes.

Dining area with set tables, booths and chairs and bar in the background.

Potted artificial bougainvillea tree featuring vibrant pink flowers.

Restaurant seating area with a mix of booths and tables, hanging lights and wall decor.

Stuffed Hara Bhara Kebab served over grains, overhead view.

Dining area with tables, chairs, chandeliers and a decorative wall.

Server using dry ice to create a dramatic fog effect for cocktails.

Fried fish dish garnished with mashed potatoes, served over greens.

Open samosa chaat with chickpeas, sauces and fried dough ring.

Fried dough wafers topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney and pomegranate seeds.

Portobello malai mushroom topped with sauce and a edible flower, close-up.

Impossible meat croquettes presented in a glass box.

Paneer tikka served with vegetables and chutneys.

Stylish interior, orange booths, black tablecloths, gold pendant lights and gold and black wall art.

A restaurant table for four, gray chairs and a black tablecloth against a black-gold-patterned wall.

Litti chokha pastryserved with chutney and garnishes.

Dining area with tables set for dining, chandeliers and decorative wall panels.

Restaurant interior with chandeliers, seating area and bar area in the background.

Interior with dark tablecloths, gold pendant lighting and structured wall details.

Coktail served in rimmed glass, garnished with carved orange peel on a pick.

Paneer tikka served with sauces, spices and garnishes.

Fried fish on a bed of greens, topped with mashed potatoes and garnishes.

Daal Pakwan Nachos served in a bowl with chana daal, guacamole and sour cream.

Vada Cigar Rolls served with roasted chilies and red chili thecha.

Hanging decorative light fixture, close-up.

Dining room with wooden flor, tables, chairs and chaneliers hanging from the ceiling.

Kulfi Kabab Chicken‎ Drumstick, close-up.

View of the table set for dining with neatly arranged chairs.

Saag burrata served in spinach sauce with arched bread garnish.

Person at the table with drinks and dry ice presentation.

Impossible meat croquettes served in glass container with variety of garnishes.

Interior featuring entrance area and dining area with a mix of seating options.

Indian chaat dish featuring crispy ingredients topped with pomegranate seeds and sauces.

Salmon served with mashed potatoes, greens and various garnishes.

Blackened chicken bites served on skewers with various garnishes.

Fried pastry appetizer served with dots of sauce, fresh parsley and pickled red onion.

Dahi Aloo Tikki Chaat topped with sauce, pomgrenate seeds and arugula.

Menu booklet with a restaurant signage and a name, close-up.

Cocktail garnished with cucmbet, mint, blackberries and pomgrenate seeds.

Crab cake served in a stylized wooden cage structure.

Blackened Chicken Tikka served on a skewers with condiments.

Cocktail in martini glass, served with a vapor bubble.

Restaurant interior with wooden flor, tables, chairs and bar area in the background.

Dining room with both table and booth seating, wall decorations and chandeliers.

Pita chips served with creamy chana daal, guacamole and lemon sour cream.

Paneer Haryali Tikka served with fresh vegetables and condiments.

Table setting with folded napkins on side plates and water glasses.

Group of staff members posing together, indoors.

Flambéed Tandoori quail served on the table alongside cocktails.

Restaurant exterior with signage and cars parked in front of the entrance.

Restaurant table setting with napkins, plates and cutlery.

Samosa chaat pinwheel served with grated carrots.

Plated dish garnished with sliced radishes, sweet corn and chives.

Two people seated at the table with drinks featuring dry ice effect.

Dessert dish featuring plated pastry, blackberries and edible flowers.

Restaurant dining area with set tables, chairs and chandeliers.

Shrimp Vindaloo with fresh vegetables, herbs and dusting of paprika.

Table setting with napkins, side plates and cutlery, close-up.

Skewered appetizer seasoned and served in a glass with a garnish.

Kashmiri lamb shank topped with ginger and fresh herbs.

Narrow dining area with tables, chairs and chandeliers.

Samosa chaat pinwheels served with shredded carrots, sauces and herbs.

Cream-based dessert garnished with diced fresh mango and pomegranate seeds.

Paneer tikka served with vegetables, bell peppers and onions.

Sabudana donut plated with colorful sauces and various toppings.

Purple cocktail garnished with mint, cucamber and a blackberry.

Tofu Steak with Makhni sauce, topped with fresh vegetables.

Restaurant exterior, storefront with signage and parkes cars.

Interior with tables, chairs, mirror decorations and chandeliers.

Open samosa chaat topped with chickpeas and sauces, close-up.

Table setting with side plates, folded napkins and cutlery.

Interior with people seated in the booths with food and drinks.

Berry-based cocktal garnisged with blackberry, cucamber and a mint spring.

Open samosa chaat with chickpeas, potatoes, mint and tamarind chutney.

Kadhai chicken nest served in a bowl, topped with a crisp flatbread garnish.

Vada cigar rolls served on a black plate with various garnishes.

Bar area with a counter, stools and illuminated shelves filled with bottles.

Drinks served on the bar counter with cherry garnish.

Interior decor with hanging lights and mirror wall.

Crispy potato patties topped with yogurt, chutneys, pomgrenate seeds and arugula.

Server garnishing a cocktail with a smoke bubble on the table.

Crispy cauliflower seasoned with southern Indian spices, paired with creamy burrata.

Fessert featuring mango slices, whipped cream and cherries.

Spinach paneer filled in flaky pastry served with guava chutney and hummus.

Dish garnished with pickled radishes, edible flowers, and fresh herbs.

Palak Paneer Baklava served with guava chutney and hummus, close-up.

Person seated at the table featuring drinks with dry ice effect.

Dining area featuring vibrant orange and deep blue plush booths and wall panels.

Malai mushroom plated with a side salad and garnished with a edible flower.

Blackened chicken bites on skewers, served with sauces and condiments.

Dining area with chairs, tables, chandelier and wall decororation.

Framed sign on wall with potted plant below.

Chilean Sea Bass Moilee served over vegetables, garnished with dried citrus.

Chilean Sea Bass Moilee topped with dried citrus wheels, close-up.

Karampodi cauliflower topped with fresh vegetables and garnishes.

Bartender preparing cocktails at the bar counter.

Restaurant interior with wooden flor, chairs, tables and wall decor.

Restaurant interior with table and booth seating and chandelier lighting.

Deconstructed shahi takda popcorn ice cream.

Cocktail garnished with cucamber ribbon, blackberries and pomegranate seeds.

Dish garnished with thin-sliced radishes, fresh herbs, and colorful sauces.

Paneer Haryali Tikka served with garnishes and fresh onion.

Samosa chaat pinwheels with herbs and shredded vegetables.

Tandoori quail served with sauce and garnishes.

Curry served on a dark blue plate with various garnishes and a dusting of spices around the rim.

Blackened Chicken Tikka served with rice and sauces.

Restaurant dining area with colorful chairs and tables set for dining.

Paneer tikka served with a mixture of onions and cream, close-up.

Interior, mix of boothe and table seating with chandeliers hanginig from the ceiling.

Cocktail in a martini glass, garnished with a flavored smoke bubble.

Restaurant interior with chandeliers and dining tables with chairs.

Tandoori quail served with sauce and fresh onion.

Stuffed Hara Bhara Kebab stuffed with beetroot cheddar, served over rice.

Bloody Mary cocktail topped with fresh celery stalks and a blackberry.

Sabudana donut plated with colorful sauces and garnishes.

Interior with orange booths, black tables, gold pendant lighting and abstract mural art.

Saag Burrata on a creamy spinach base, garnished with a fried vegetable loop.

Tofu Steak with tomato makhani sauce and fresh vegetables.

Restaurant exterior, storefrony with entrance and signage.

Karampodi cauliflower topped with sliced radishes and cherry tomatoes.

Indian chaat topped with chutneys, creamy sauces and mango slices.

Restaurant booth with table setting, overhead lightning and wall art.

Person standing next to a wine shelf, beside a table with served dishes.

Impossible meat croquettes served inside a decorative, gold-framed glass box.

Restaurant dining area with booth and table seating and glass chandeliers.

Samosa chaat pinwheel served with sauces and garnishes.

Flyer promoting a private dining experience.

Menu booklet with a restaurant sign, close-up.

Litti Chokha filled pastry served with a small bowl of tangy sauce.

Kaali Roti flatbread served in basket with cloth lining.

Savory waffle topped with small tomatoes and edible purple flowers.

Table setting with a menu booklet, side plates, cutlery and folded napkins.

Malai mushroom topped with sauce and served with a salad and a flower.

Restaurant exterior with parked cars and signage.

Dining area with tables, chairs and decorative wall panels.

Vegetarian kababs stuffed with beetroot cheddar, served over rice, close-up.

Restaurant booth seating with table settings and wall art.

Daal Pakwan Nachos with chana daal, guacamole and lemon sour cream.

Interior with orange booth seating, pendant lights and wall decor.

Karampodi cauliflower served in sauce, topped with sliced vegetables.

Person posing near the table with plated dishes.

Tandoori quail dish served in a dark bowl with garnishes and a flambé finish.

Paneer tikka served with creamy red onions and sauces.

Kaali roti served in basket with white cloth lining.

Green cocktail garnished with citrus peel, served in rimmed martini glass.

Restaurant dining area with chandeliers, set tables and wall decoration.

Customer reviews

Google reviews

five star review by Matt H:

A superb dining experience! The attention to detail at this restaurant is incredible, especially for the reasonable price point. Everything from the garnishes to the to-go bag are well thought out. The food is just as delicious as it looks, and brings a lot of elevated twists on classic Indian dishes. The cocktails were also delicous and well-balanced.

Google reviews

five star review by Amit M:

Great modern Indian option in the North Raleigh area! The menu features traditional Indian dishes but with a twist - often elevated by drawing inspiration from another global cuisine. The dining experience is upscale, with warm and friendly service. This restaurant is worth a try!

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five star review by Alanna H:

Absolutely amazing food, a perfect blend of flavor profiles with a modern twist on classic Indian dishes. Excellent service and well through our menu and presentation. While I was there, eating and enjoying the food, I couldn't wait to come back with more people and try it again.

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five star review by Kyle M:

I've been waiting for this place to open for months. I was excited to be able to dine here shortly after it opened. The food and drinks were wonderful and the atmosphere was beautiful. The staff was so welcoming and attentive. I can't wait to come back!

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five star review by Pradeep P:

Gem of a place, Raleigh desperately needed this. Exquisite fine dining experience with delicious taste and generous portions. The staff was very welcoming and the service was top notch. Highly recommend this place. Book your table today and come back here to thank me later.

Welcome to Jalwa Indian Bistro - Raleigh NC

Online orders

Your cravings, fulfilled

Welcome to Jalwa

Rich flavors of Indian cuisine

Open for lunch!

Dining made easy

Private Parties

Plan ahead

A perfect seat awaits

Groups & Parties

Your group, our passion

Catering

Tailored to your taste

Helping our Communities

Customer reviews

Google reviews

five star review by Matt H:

Google reviews

five star review by Amit M:

Google reviews

five star review by Alanna H:

Google reviews

five star review by Kyle M:

Google reviews

five star review by Pradeep P:

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Welcome to Jalwa Indian Bistro - Raleigh NC

Online orders

Your cravings, fulfilled

Welcome to Jalwa

Rich flavors of Indian cuisine

Open for lunch!

Dining made easy

Private Parties

Plan ahead

A perfect seat awaits

Groups & Parties

Your group, our passion

Catering

Tailored to your taste

Helping our Communities

Customer reviews

Google reviews

five star review by Matt H:

Google reviews

five star review by Amit M:

Google reviews

five star review by Alanna H:

Google reviews

five star review by Kyle M:

Google reviews

five star review by Pradeep P:

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