Jalsa Indian Cuisine, Norristown

At night, lanterns light the way up the building's flared staircase, leading the way to Jalsa's large covered porch and banquet hall where wedding receptions and private parties take place. Meanwhile, in a sleek, contemporary dining space on the ground floor, the restaurant treats patrons to a modern take on traditional Indian cuisine.

• From the tandoor: lamb chops coated in cardamom and mace, salmon and chicken tikka, and curry-cumin prawns
• Vegetarian mains: paneer and spinach croquettes, smoked lentils cooked with garlic, and homemade cheese served with confit peppers
• Entrées with meat: goat curry, diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce, and shrimp made with roasted coconut and cane sugar