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Mela Indian Restaurant, Asheville, NC

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.6 (250)
$30 and under
Indian
70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
## 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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    email melaindiancatering@gmail.com for catering needs and questions!
  • Delivery & takeout

What 250 people are saying

Mela Indian Restaurant 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Value

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Asheville

    Best Value

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mela Indian Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent" food quality and diverse options, especially praised for its "scrumptious" vegetables and "outstanding" cauliflower appetizer. The restaurant is a favorite among locals, known for "fabulous" recipes and friendly service. The atmosphere is inviting, ensuring a memorable visit.
250 Reviews
  1. Stan VIP

    Atlanta68 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. We are not crazy with the food that we ordered. The salad which was advertised as having spinach had virtually none. It was mostly cabbage. We found the food to be a little greasy too, including the naan of course. We heard great things about the place from a frequent customer and were disappointed. Aside from first being next to the bathrooms when there were plenty of open tables, he found the overall service to be very good. Our waitress could not have been nicer Maybe it was the choice of food that we ordered. It's the kind of place that we might go back to in the future but it won't be before trying a lot of other places

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  2. Linda

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, our mail was outstanding. The cauliflower appetizer was out of this world. Definitely wanna come back again to have that appetizer.

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  3. Deanna

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just love this restaurant! Food was excellent in quality. Great options to choose. One of our favorites that we return to over and over.

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  4. Paula

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal. The vegetables and the nan were especially scrumptious, but the chicken was very good, too. Can't wait to go again!

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  5. Jon VIP

    Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My food was pretty good. The mango lasse was made with cardamom and was bad. My wife wanted tikka masala with tofu instead of chicken. The waiter had trouble with that order and when she didn’t like it, he told her she shouldn’t have ordered it. He then tried to get me to agree that she shouldn’t have ordered it. The hostess was nice, but we will not be eating there again. There are better options for Indian food in Asheville.

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  6. Leslie

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! We ordered a lamb dish. The food was delivered pretty quickly and it was delicious.

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  7. Glenn

    Asheville / Western North Carolina6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were all good. We had a good time.

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  8. Dante

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is arguably the best in a town (Asheville) full of fabulous restaurants. The recipes and flavors are fabulous. And Bryan the server was excellent.

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  9. tanya VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here with a group of 6. Everything was delicious. The staff was friendly, efficient and accommodating. If we lived in Asheville, we would eat here all the time! Simply delicious!!

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  10. edavis

    Asheville / Western North Carolina7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent & the server was very friendly & efficient.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
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