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Lehja, Richmond, VA

Lehja

5 (1113)
$31 to $50
Indian
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Suite 910, Richmond, VA 23233

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Summer Supper Somm 2025 ~ Finale

    $150.00 per person

    Aug 25, 2025 only
    Join us on August 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM for the Summer Supper Somm 2025 Finale! An unforgettable evening at the award-winning Restaurant "Lehja", also celebrating its 15th anniversary. • A multi-course tasting menu crafted by award-winning Chef Sunny Baweja • A curated flight of Virginia wines featuring farmers David and Barbara of Village Garden RVA Tickets are $150 per person, plus taxes and gratuity. Reserve your spot for a night of exceptional food, wine, and memories!

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What 1,113 people are saying

Lehja reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Virginia

    Good for special occasions

  • Richmond

    Best Overall

  • Richmond

    Best Food

  • Richmond

    Best Service

  • Richmond

    Best Value

  • Richmond

    Kid-friendly

  • Richmond

    Innovative

  • Richmond

    Good for groups

  • Richmond

    Healthy

  • Richmond

    Great for fine wines

  • Richmond

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lehja offers "absolutely delicious" Indian cuisine with dishes like butter chicken and Kerala seafood curry. The "outstanding" service, led by knowledgeable staff and chef Sunny, enhances every visit. With an extensive wine list and warm atmosphere, Lehja is perfect for family celebrations or a memorable dining experience in Richmond.
1,113 Reviews
  1. MaryBeth

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Lehja for my stepsons birthday. He loves Indian food as do we. They made our night with him (he’s 19) special and absolutely delicious. We started with a large sampling of the appetizers which I highly recommend. The Chaat de Jour was a layered potato (think stacked gratin) with a crunchy kale topping, with pomegranate and a few creamy components. It was outstanding. Some of the best bites I’ve had in a long time. We also had the blue crab taka-tak. It’s so good. Heavy on the crab, with a nice kick and served with Naan for a perfect bite. The coconut curry scallops are buttery and perfectly seared with a creamy curry that compliments the scallop. We also had their special appetizer which was a fried avocado over a bed of spicy fresh peas. That description is not doing it justice - it was delicious. For entrees my step son had the butter chicken. Creamy and the best preparation of this common Indian dish in Richmond! I had their special - braised lamb (lamb is my jam -corny I know) over a collard spicy sauce. I know there was also fenugreek in it as well. Amazing. My husband had a prawn dish our waiter suggested. My husband simply said he wanted a prawn dish and the waiter came up with an amazing idea and I’m fairly certain it wasn’t in the menu. We had their assorted Naan basket and the raita. Clearly we ordered a lot so we had leftovers and the amazing waiters brought us fresh rice to go with it (their rice is perfect). The service: outstanding. Our waiter explained anything we didn’t know about in an easy to understand manner. He had amazing suggestions and was always willing to give input on menu choices - which I love. The owner came by twice. It started to rain heavily and my step son and husband left to get the car. The owner knew it was my stepsons birthday and gave me a wonderful mango dessert to bring to him. On the house. Just a lovely touch. We sat in the front room which is beautiful and has tables spaced apart nicely so you’re not on t

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  2. Ellyn

    Atlanta55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely delicious memorable food from numerous regions of India. We are from Atlanta and often travel globally. Lehja has wonderful imaginative food. We are only in Virginia about once or twice a year and always try to enjoy a meal there.

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  3. Lori

    Bavaria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went during lunch. Food was amazing. If you are a wine lover, their wine list is extensive!

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  4. Sarah VIP

    Virginia35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, we had a phenomenal dining experience. Everyone is kind, responsive to questions, and attentive to our needs. The food is exceptional! Thank you!

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  5. Diane

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here often and are never disappointed. The food options are wonderful & are examples of some of the best Indian food I have ever eaten.

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  6. karen

    Nebraska24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our visit so much. Our chicken tikka masala and butter were excellent. Hubs ordered his entree too spicy and they gladly remade it for him. They rate heat on a scale of 1-5 with a 3 about medium. I got med hot and loved it. The papadum was good but what made it was the mint chutney. Nice and thick, not runny like many Indian restaurants do. Service was AMAZING! Loved that folks stopped by the table to answer questions and check on us. I would go back and recommend!

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  7. Steven

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and a great atmosphere. This place stands head and shoulders above its competition.

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  8. Ken

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really quite spectacular and the service was excellent as well

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  9. Gayle VIP

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never dissapointed with anything here. Food, service, cocktails, wine are always top notch. If you haven't been, what are you waiting for?!

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  10. Sharon

    Virginia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great choice for a family birthday. The food was superior as always. We enjoyed the warm family atmosphere. We had an active toddler in our party, and the staff was welcoming and accommodating of our needs.

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FAQs

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

Lehja is rated 5 stars by 1113 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lehja

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
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