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Mela Indian Restaurant, Asheville, NC

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.7
4.7
243 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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 243 people are saying

Mela Indian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Asheville

    Good for groups

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Neighborhood gem

243 Reviews
  1. Dante

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. tanya VIP

    New Orleans55 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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  3. edavis

    Western NC7 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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  4. Jose

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 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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  5. Sue

    Western NC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 24, 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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  6. neil

    Raleigh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 31, 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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  7. Maria

    Western NC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 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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  8. Larry

    Western NC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 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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  9. Brian

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 6, 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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  10. Stuart VIP

    Montana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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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