Mela Indian Restaurant
$ • Indian, Seafood, Gluten-Free
Hours:
70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville
(828) 225-8880
About Mela Indian Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Vegetarian Thali Platter
Spinach and Goat Cheese
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Saffron Kabab
Shrimp Tikka Marsala
Madras Vegetables
Chicken Vindaloo
Vegetable Samosa
Aloo Gobi Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Mela Indian Restaurant Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 8:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
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Mela Indian Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with a menu featuring delicious and fresh Indian cuisine, including the popular Frankie. The restaurant has a fun ambiance, complete with Bollywood movie screens and a wide selection of beers. The vegetarian sampler and naan bread are also not to be missed. The staff is friendly, efficient, and accommodating, making every visit enjoyable.
The restaurant is known for its spicy dishes, as customers have noted that when they ask for spicy, they get "SPICY." The chicken tikka masala, praised for its rich and creamy flavors, and the Kashmiri chicken and thali are among the popular items. Customers also enjoy the rack of lamb, which is considered a good value, and the stuffed naan chicken appetizer special.
While the restaurant can get busy, especially on weekends, customers report minimal wait times for seating. The overall experience remains highly positive, with the food being described as "Divine" and the dishes crafted with the chef's special touch, creating a delightful dining experience.