Mela Indian Restaurant

Name: Mela Indian Restaurant
Address: 70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, United States, 28801-2823
Telephone: (828) 225-8880
Price range: 30 $ ou moins
Rating: 4.6

4.6

4,6

240 commentaires

30 $ ou moins

Indienne

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2 personnes

17 févr. 2025

19 h 00

Réservée 7 fois aujourd'hui

Plats végétariens
Idéal pour les groupes
La perle du quartier

## Mela Indian Restaurant: A Taste of India in the Heart of Asheville Mela Indian Restaurant invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of India. Located in the heart of Asheville, Mela offers a menu that celebrates the diverse culinary traditions of both North and South India. Step inside and be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's décor is a harmonious blend of modern and traditional elements, creating a space that is both elegant and comfortable. The aroma of freshly baked naan and fragrant spices fills the air, whetting your appetite for the deliciousness to come. Mela's menu features a wide array of dishes, catering to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences. Start your meal with a selection of appetizers, such as the crispy vegetable samosas or the succulent chicken pakoras. For your main course, indulge in the rich and creamy butter chicken, the aromatic lamb vindaloo, or the flavorful vegetable korma. Each dish is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and cooked to perfection, ensuring an explosion of taste in every bite. Mela also offers a daily lunch buffet, perfect for those who want to sample a variety of dishes. The buffet features an array of classic Indian favorites, including chicken tikka

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Informations supplémentaires

Style de restauration
Décontracté
Prix
30 $ ou moins
Cuisines
Indienne
Heures d'ouverture
Quotidien 11H30–14H30 Quotidien 17H30–21H30
Numéro de téléphone
(828) 225-8880
Site Internet
http://www.melaasheville.com/
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Service traiteur
email melaindiancatering@gmail.com for catering needs and questions!

Lieux
70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823
Quartier
Asheville
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Renseignements supplémentaires:
Options sans gluten, Végétalien

Palak Pakoras6,95 $ US
Baby spinach dipped in spiced chickpea and rice batter
Vegetable Samosa6,95 $ US
Handmade pastry triangles stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas. Served with tamarind and mint chutney
Chowpatti Ragada6,95 $ US
Potato patties topped with curried chickpeas, and tamarind and mint chutneys. Garnished with cilantro and raita
Punjabi Pakoras6,95 $ US
Vegetable fritters made with spring onions, cilantro and peppers in a spiced chickpea and rice batter
Chicken Pakoras8,95 $ US
Strips of boneless chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, chili paste and spices and deep fried. Served with mint and tamarind chutneys
Samosa Chat7,95 $ US
Samosas topped with masala chick peas, mint and tamarind chutney, garnished with onions and cilantro and raita
Papadum3,95 $ US
Indian lentil wafers, served with mint-cilantro chutney
Calamari Porichachu9,95 $ US
Fresh calamari dusted with curry flavored chickpea and rice flour batter. Served with mint and tamarind chutneys

Shorba - Soup

Dal Shorba5,95 $ US
A mild lentil stew finished with cream, spinach, herbs and spices
Milagu Rasam5,95 $ US
Pepper flavored tamarind and tomato soup garnished with fresh chopped cilantro

Side Orders

Rice2,00 $ US
Basmati rice flavored with spices
Raita2,00 $ US
Made with yogurt and cucumbers, mildly spiced
Cilantro Chutney2,00 $ US
Tamarind Chutney2,00 $ US
Mango Chutney2,00 $ US
Chutney Platter5,00 $ US
Mint-cilantro, tamarind, coconut and tomato chutneys

Salads

Tandoori Chicken15,95 $ US
Spring mix, cilantro and tandoori chicken breast with balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach and Grilled Paneer Salad13,95 $ US
Baby spinach leaves, tandoori grilled homemade paneer cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
Tandoori Salmon Salad16,95 $ US
Spring mix topped with tandoori roasted salmon garnished with cherry tomatoes and tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Tandoori Shrimp Salad16,95 $ US
Large tandoor grilled shrimp served atop a bed of spring mix, cherry tomatoes & tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

Tandoori Oven

Dinners served with basmati rice and papadum

Tandoori Chicken16,95 $ US
Tender pieces of bone-in chicken marinated and roasted in the tandoor oven
Chicken Tikka Kabab17,95 $ US
Boneless chicken breast marinated in spices and roasted on skewers
Tandoori Lamb19,95 $ US
Boneless pieces of lamb marinated lightly in spiced sauce and roasted in our tandoor oven
Salmon Tikka18,95 $ US
Salmon marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and tandoor spices and cooked in the tandoor oven
Tandoori Shrimp17,95 $ US
Shrimp marinated in ground spices and grilled in our tandoor oven

Murg - Chicken

Dinners served with basmati rice and papadum

Chicken Korma17,95 $ US
Boneless chicken cooked in an almond and cashew sauce, topped with nuts and raisins
Chicken Tikka Masala17,95 $ US
Marinated boneless chicken breast simmered in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce made with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
Chicken Vindaloo*17,95 $ US
Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes in a very spicy and tangy curry sauce
Kozi Milagu Chettinad17,95 $ US
Boness chicken cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black pepper, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom
Mela Chicken Curry17,95 $ US
Chicken cooked in an aromatic onion and ginger curry with cilantro and okra

Sumundri Moti - Seafood

Kerala Fish Curry18,95 $ US
Mahi-mahi lightly cooked in a coconut curry leaf and tamarind sauce
Meen Chettinad18,95 $ US
Mahi-mahi cooked in sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black pepper, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom
Madras Jihnga Masala18,95 $ US
Shrimp, shelled and deveined, cooked in a sauce made with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, tumeric, tamarind, mustard seeds, coconut and spices
Shrimp Vindaloo*18,95 $ US
Shrimp simmered in a very spicy and tangy curry sauce. A classic dish originating from Goa

Gosht - Lamb

Gosht Roghan Josh18,95 $ US
Lean cubes of lamb cooked Kashmiri style with ground almonds, cardamom pods, and cream
Lamb Vindaloo*18,95 $ US
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a very spicy and tangy curry sauce
Mela Lamb Curry18,95 $ US
Boneless, tender pieces of lamb cooked in a traditional onion and ginger curry sauce with cilantro and okra
Lamb Chettinad18,95 $ US
Boneless lamb cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black pepper, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom

Subzi - Vegetarian

Saag Paneer15,95 $ US
Homemade cheese cubes with spinach and ground spices
Punjabi Chole13,95 $ US
Chickpeas cooked in a tomato base with coriander, paprika and chili
Baingan Bharta13,95 $ US
Tandoor-roasted eggplant mashed, seasoned and sauteed with onions, tomatoes and peas
Mutter Paneer15,95 $ US
Peas and paneer cheese in a mildly spiced creamy gravy
Bhindi Masala13,95 $ US
Fresh okra in spicy sauce of onions, cilantro, coriander, and cumin seeds
Madras Vegetables14,95 $ US
Fresh vegetables cooked in a mild coconut and curry leaf gravy.
Aloo Gobi Masala13,95 $ US
Potatoes and cauliflower in a spicy sauce of ginger, garlic, and tumeric
Shahi Paneer15,95 $ US
Fresh paneer cheese cubes cooked in a rich tomato cream spiced sauce
Vegetable Vindaloo*13,95 $ US
Fresh vegetables cooked in a very spicy sauce, a Goan specialty
Vegetable Chettinad13,95 $ US
Fresh vegetables cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black pepper, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom

Roti - Breads

Naan3,00 $ US
A light bread baked in the tandoor oven
Garlic Naan4,00 $ US
A multi-layered bread flavored with garlic and cilantro
Peshwari Naan6,00 $ US
Naan filled with nuts, dried fruit and raisins
Onion Kulcha5,00 $ US
Naan stuffed with onions
Pudina Naan4,00 $ US
Naan stuffed with fresh mint
Paratha4,00 $ US
Whole wheat multi-layered bread baked in the tandoor oven
Poori4,00 $ US
Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread

Desserts

Mango Cheesecake5,95 $ US
Classic mango cheesecake
Kheer4,95 $ US
Caramelized basmati rice, almonds, pistachios and raisins in a sweet milk pudding
Gulab Jamun4,95 $ US
A North Indian treat - deep fried homemade cheese balls served in rose flavored syrup
Kulfi4,95 $ US
Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with mango and pistachios

Beverages

Sodas2,00 $ US
Iced Tea2,00 $ US
Coffee3,00 $ US
Ginger Beer4,00 $ US
Mango Lassi4,00 $ US
A sweet yogurt drink with mango
Salty Lassi3,00 $ US
Traditional style. It's Salty!
Chai Tea4,00 $ US
Spice infused tea with milk
Hot Tea4,00 $ US
A selection of Mighty Leaf bagged teas

L'opinion de 240 personnes

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

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4.6

4,6 selon des cotes récentes

4,7Nourriture
4,6Service
4,4Ambiance
4,5Valeur

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Aimé pour

Asheville / Ouest de la Caroline du Nord
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Asheville / Ouest de la Caroline du Nord
Sain
Asheville
Idéal pour les groupes
Asheville
Sain
Asheville
La perle du quartier

240 commentaires

J
Jose
Asheville / Ouest de la Caroline du Nord
2 commentaires
5.0
2 commentaires
Y est allé le 30 janvier 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
The food was great and the staff was super nice and friendly
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Sue
Asheville / Ouest de la Caroline du Nord
2 commentaires
2.0
2 commentaires
Y est allé le 24 janvier 2025
1. Cote globale 2
2. Nourriture 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambiance 4
Waiter made terrible recomendations, kebabs were dry and bland. I could’ve done better at my house for a quarter of the price.
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neil
Raleigh
2 commentaires
4.0
2 commentaires
Y est allé le 31 décembre 2024
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
Food and Service were great only 2 small problems. Table for 4 was a bit small. We ordered 3 meals to share and they just about fit on the table. Had we ordered a fourth I don’t think there would have been room for it. Also , the counter to the kitchen was stacked with take a way boxes. I’m sure this restaurant does a great take away service, but having all of these boxes in view while I’m eating was not great. They need to find a better way of storing these or only put them out when actually being used. That said I would definitely go to this restaurant again.
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Maria
Asheville / Ouest de la Caroline du Nord
17 commentaires
5.0
17 commentaires
Y est allé le 23 décembre 2024
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
Full of flavor every time we go to this restaurant
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Larry
Asheville / Ouest de la Caroline du Nord
14 commentaires
5.0
14 commentaires
Y est allé le 19 décembre 2024
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Mela always hits just right! We had varying degrees of spice-tolerance in our group, so our server was able to guide our guests through ordering. We had the chicken korma with tender pieces of chicken and a delicious, rich cashew/peanut sauce; a lamb special with a similar sauce as the korma, but a tad more spice, an eggplant dish, and the chicken vindaloo, which our guests asked to be extra spicy. We all loved our dishes! We loved the vegetable somosas too. Our server was professional and attentive. This restaurant has been in Asheville as long as I have, and it never disappoints!
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Brian
Charlotte
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 6 décembre 2024
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Some of the best Indian food i have ever had.
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Stuart
Montana
3 commentaires
5.0
3 commentaires
Y est allé le 3 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
Wonderful food and staff. We loved the food. Great to see people back eating out.
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Mary
Pittsburgh
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 2 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Mela is always fantastic. They also were very generous in giving free meals if needed after Helene.
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Ann
VIP
Asheville / Ouest de la Caroline du Nord
71 commentaires
5.0
71 commentaires
Y est allé le 21 septembre 2024
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
The squash soup was delicious. The shrimp vindaloo was outstanding as always.
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Heather
VIP
Nashville
12 commentaires
2.0
12 commentaires
Y est allé le 31 août 2024
1. Cote globale 2
2. Nourriture 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 2
Not impressed at all, food not as portrayed on menu. Staff unwilling to help with food comparisons. Felt like a waste of money only eat one bite. Staff didn’t care. Sad
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70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823

Informations supplémentaires

Quartier
Asheville
Heures d'ouverture
Quotidien 11H30–14H30 Quotidien 17H30–21H30
Prix
30 $ ou moins
Cuisines
Indienne
Style de restauration
Décontracté
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Renseignements supplémentaires:
Options sans gluten, Végétalien

Site Internet
http://www.melaasheville.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(828) 225-8880
Service traiteur
email melaindiancatering@gmail.com for catering needs and questions!

Mela Indian Restaurant

Effectuer une réservation

Commande en livraison ou à emporter

Informations supplémentaires

Aagaz - Appetizers

Palak Pakoras6,95 $ US

Vegetable Samosa6,95 $ US

Chowpatti Ragada6,95 $ US

Punjabi Pakoras6,95 $ US

Chicken Pakoras8,95 $ US

Samosa Chat7,95 $ US

Papadum3,95 $ US

Calamari Porichachu9,95 $ US

Shorba - Soup

Dal Shorba5,95 $ US

Milagu Rasam5,95 $ US

Side Orders

Rice2,00 $ US

Raita2,00 $ US

Cilantro Chutney2,00 $ US

Tamarind Chutney2,00 $ US

Mango Chutney2,00 $ US

Chutney Platter5,00 $ US

Salads

Tandoori Chicken15,95 $ US

Spinach and Grilled Paneer Salad13,95 $ US

Tandoori Salmon Salad16,95 $ US

Tandoori Shrimp Salad16,95 $ US

Tandoori Oven

Tandoori Chicken16,95 $ US

Chicken Tikka Kabab17,95 $ US

Tandoori Lamb19,95 $ US

Salmon Tikka18,95 $ US

Tandoori Shrimp17,95 $ US

Murg - Chicken

Chicken Korma17,95 $ US

Chicken Tikka Masala17,95 $ US

Chicken Vindaloo*17,95 $ US

Kozi Milagu Chettinad17,95 $ US

Mela Chicken Curry17,95 $ US

Sumundri Moti - Seafood

Kerala Fish Curry18,95 $ US

Meen Chettinad18,95 $ US

Madras Jihnga Masala18,95 $ US

Shrimp Vindaloo*18,95 $ US

Gosht - Lamb

Gosht Roghan Josh18,95 $ US

Lamb Vindaloo*18,95 $ US

Mela Lamb Curry18,95 $ US

Lamb Chettinad18,95 $ US

Subzi - Vegetarian

Saag Paneer15,95 $ US

Punjabi Chole13,95 $ US

Baingan Bharta13,95 $ US

Mutter Paneer15,95 $ US

Bhindi Masala13,95 $ US

Madras Vegetables14,95 $ US

Aloo Gobi Masala13,95 $ US

Shahi Paneer15,95 $ US

Vegetable Vindaloo*13,95 $ US

Vegetable Chettinad13,95 $ US

Roti - Breads

Naan3,00 $ US

Garlic Naan4,00 $ US

Peshwari Naan6,00 $ US

Onion Kulcha5,00 $ US

Pudina Naan4,00 $ US

Paratha4,00 $ US

Poori4,00 $ US

Desserts

Mango Cheesecake5,95 $ US

Kheer4,95 $ US

Gulab Jamun4,95 $ US

Kulfi4,95 $ US

Beverages

Sodas2,00 $ US

Iced Tea2,00 $ US

Coffee3,00 $ US

Ginger Beer4,00 $ US

Mango Lassi4,00 $ US