Jala Indian Cuisine

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Jala brings founder Manish Nagar's Ahmedabad roots to Morse Boulevard, a serene, intimate room where the cooking stays slow-simmered and tandoor-fired. Guests single out the Lamb Tikka Masala with butter naan, the laccha paratha, and a kesar pista kulfi they describe as literally melting in the mouth. It reads as fine dining, but the mood stays quiet and personal.

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