Mela Indian Restaurant
4.7(2k+)•
DashPass•
Indian•
Store Info
DashPass
4.7(2k+)•
$$•Indian
Mela Indian Restaurant, located on Lexington Avenue in the center of Downtown Asheville, specializes in North and South Indian cuisine prepared from scratch. Come try our lunch buffet, which includes …
Full Menu
11:30 am - 2:10 pm; 5:00 pm - 8:40 pmFeatured Items
$0 delivery fee, first order
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Featured Items
Chicken Tikka Masala
$21.95
•94% (191)
#1 Most liked
Mela Butter chicken
$22.00
Lamb Biryani
$23.00
Lamb Vindaloo
$24.95
•100% (14)
Saag Paneer
$18.95
•96% (52)
#3 Most liked
Mela Lamb Curry
$24.95
•100% (8)
Reviews2k+ ratings • 30+ public reviews
4.7
of 5 stars
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Eva R
3 contributionsLoved
• 01/06/25I had such a taste for Indian tonight and Mela did not disappoint. the SaagSaag Paneer was herbaceous and so delicious the Vegetable Samosa light and crispySpinach & Goat Cheese Naan superb.
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Anthony L
1 contributionsLoved
• 03/02/26Mela is the Indian restaurant you dream about. The Butternut squash soup is amazing, both sweet and savory, full of spices and flavor. The Lamb Chettinad and Chicken Kozi Milagu Chettinad are spicy and delicious. I wish I lived in Asheville just for this restaurant.
M
Michael D
4 contributionsDidn't like
• 06/06/23This wasn't very good. Tandoori Chicken
Was a touch undercooked
and such a small portion. Vegetable Samosa
Were so average, very little flavor and just kind of meh. There is far better Indian restaurants here in Asheville. This was disappointing
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Megan A
3 contributionsLoved
• 22/05/23Wow. The food blew me away. I got the Garlic Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala and it was so delicious. I even ordered a bit late and my order came out perfect. The rice pairs perfectly with the chicken and sauce and the naan is to die for. Will be returning!
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Zac E
7 contributionsDidn't like
• 04/04/23Ordered from here a few times. Prices are just outrageous for the amount of food. Got chicken tikki masala and must have only had 4-5 small pieces of chicken for over 20$.
Most Ordered
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store
Lucknow Biryani
Royal Indian dish famous for aromatic flovors rather than fiery spices
Salads
Aagaz - Appetizers
Shorba - Soups
Subzi - Vegetarian
Served with basmati rice.
Murg - Chicken
Served with basmati rice.
Gosht - Lamb
Served with basmati rice.
Tandoori Oven Specialties
Served with basmati rice.
Samundri Moti - Seafood
Served with basmati rice.