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Mela Indian Restaurant, Asheville, NC

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.7
4.7
241 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 5 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
## 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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What 241 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Good for groups

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mela Indian Restaurant in Asheville offers "the best Indian food we've ever had" with "outstanding food and beverages." Guests rave about its "great service" and "wonderful ambiance." While there are occasional service hiccups, many patrons enjoy the "authentic, delicious Indian food" and recommend the "vegetable Thali Platter and the Garlic Naan."
241 Reviews
  1. edavis

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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. Jose

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the staff was super nice and friendly

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  3. Sue

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 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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  4. neil

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 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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  5. Maria

    Western NC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Full of flavor every time we go to this restaurant

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  6. Larry

    Western NC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 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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  7. Brian

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best Indian food i have ever had.

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  8. Stuart

    Montana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and staff. We loved the food. Great to see people back eating out.

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  9. Mary

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mela is always fantastic. They also were very generous in giving free meals if needed after Helene.

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  10. Ann

    VIP

    Western NC

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The squash soup was delicious. The shrimp vindaloo was outstanding as always.

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70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823

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    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–14:30 Daily 17:30–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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