Mela Indian Restaurant
Indian Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
"Awesome lunch buffet in a lovely Indian environment."(8 Tips)
"delicious chicken tikka masala with some hot golden milk"(4 Tips)
"Vindaloo is seriously spicy and delicious"(4 Tips)
"Try their housemade chai or ginger limeade both are amazing."(2 Tips)
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Gracen KlinefelterDecember 6, 2015Best Indian food I've ever had. Period. Just look at that picturesque chicken tikka masala.. my mouth is watering all over again. It's not a trip to Asheville until I've visited Mela's at least once.
Damien HoffmanAugust 23, 2015The lunch buffet is an awesome value for this super tasty authentic Indian food. The Chicken Tikka Masala is my favorite from any I've had in the U.S.- Rachael JohnsSeptember 18, 2012Awesome lunch buffet in a lovely Indian environment. I go there weekly, at least. Take-out lunch is the best bargain- fill it up to go.
- Lauren BatesOctober 10, 2023I had delicious chicken tikka masala with some hot golden milk on a cool fall day. Would recommend.
I've been to Mela 6 times since moving to North Carolina. It's delicious, consistent and I have a love affair with my 'usual' extra spicy vindaloo!
P PandeyAugust 22, 2017Great taste, went for buffet. Not too many items on the menu. Highly recommended!!
Tami CaseyFebruary 17, 2017Food was very good! They were out of lime pickle though, which is one of my favorite parts of the meal.
Sara MarieOctober 19, 2014Great food and great atmosphere. The Mela curry is amazing, I usually get the lamb.
jon accarrinoJuly 5, 2022Very popular restaurant with Indian families. Great food but the restaurant could use some maintenance updates.- Julian BrugoAugust 14, 2013Lunch buffet is delicious and reasonable at $10. With the buffet, you can get a draft beer for $1.35!
Steve JonesMarch 30, 2011My first-ever Indian food, and what a great place to begin. An excellent meal and warm atmosphere. I wish Mela was in my hometown.
Ben PeracchioDecember 1, 2012The chicken curry special was awesome! Get the spinach and goat cheese bread on the side to soothe the zing!
Gouthami RaoJune 23, 2013Chicken tikka masala was delicious. Not too heavy and an easily shareable portion size!
Steve PolandApril 2, 2018Twin parents at Sierra Nevada told us this Indian food is unreal. Like the best ever.
Caron ShNovember 30, 2015The lunch buffet was just enough food, didn't feel overly stuffed afterward.
Nicolay Del SaltoFebruary 10, 2013Please introduce yourself to the owner,, anuup.. Really nice guy and so down to earth.
- Try their housemade chai or ginger limeade both are amazing.
Amanda BerryNovember 2, 2013Better for dinner than lunch! The lunch buffet is cheap but not stellar!
Clark ConeNovember 23, 2022Absolutely love this India restaurant. Never go to Asheville without going here.
- Jennifer StatonAugust 13, 2014This place ended up ruining my night by refusing to take the one card I had brought with me to pay for my meal! WHY WILL THEY NOT TELL CUSTOMERS UP FRONT THAT THEY DO NOT ACCEPT DISCOVER CARD!
Michael LangeJune 10, 2010I had the spiciest Chicken Vindaloo ever here! It's good, but get a glass of water! or three!
Kyndal MichelSeptember 14, 2011When the waitress says the Chicken Vindaloo is atomic, she means it. BEWARE!
L MillerOctober 23, 2010Love this place - it's the favorite Indian restaurant for both my husband and I. Be warned - when the wait staff stress that the five stars is hot - it's really freaking hot. When my husband ordered
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Mela Indian Restaurant specializes in North and South Indian food made from scratch with local and organic ingredients.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(828) 225-8880
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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