Mela Indian Restaurant
In Business Since 2004
(828) 225-8880
Hours of Operation
Lunch,Buffet 11:30am-2:30pm,Dinner 5:30pm-Close,Full Bar Open Late,Open 7 Days A Week
Products and Services
Appetizers,Asheville's Finest & Only Indian,Authentic North & South Indian Cuisine,Call Today For Yo
Reviews
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Very Good Indian Food
Posted bymayoliveson 9/24/2009
I had the opportunity to have diner with my wife at Mela Restaurant on September 22, 2009. I am not a seasoned, coinsure of Indian food, but I have been to a dozen or so Indian restaurants during the past few years and have enjoyed most of what I have eaten thus far. Mela's location is in the bustling down town section of Asheville and I was fortunate to find on street parking. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the room was nearly filled to capacity when we arrived around 8 PM on that Tuesday evening. We shared an appetizer of tender and tasty naan bread along with a delicious pair of potato patties topped with curried chick peas and a sauce of mint chutney flavored with tamarind, cilantro and yogurt. Both the naan and the chowpattie ragada were excellent starters. For entries my wife had chicken korma and I had malai kofta. Her dish consisted of boneless chicken cooked in and almond cashew sauce topped with more nuts and raisons. My dinner was made of round objects with the look and consistency of meat but were made of ground cashews, almonds and paneer cheese served in a wonderful rich almond and spice sauce. All the food was excellent in taste and pleasing to the eye. The wait staff was friendly and we were pleased with the moderate prices This was one of the best Indian food experiences we have had to date and I'm looking forward to my next visit to Asheville and Mela restaurant.
funky Indian restaurant
Posted byusatraveleron 11/24/2007
The atmosphere at this Indian restaurant is very much like a lounge or night club. It is very nicely decorated, the music is nice and funky, and the bartender mixes cocktails based on traditional Indian drinks (such as a kicked-up mango lassi). The food is very tasty, can't wait to go back. Many Indian restaurants have great food, but what sets this one apart is the funky, lounge-y party atmosphere.
Downtown Indian Restaurant
Posted byfelix c.on 9/10/2005
I visited this restaurant for their lunch buffet; currently there's no lunch menu. It was delicious. The variety wasn't outstanding, but everything they had was great. There are four or five entres to choose from, a couple of kinds of rice, and several condiments. Not sure if it's typical, but there were several servers walking around offering extras to all of the tables; presumably that will wear off once they've been there a while.In addition to making great food, they've done a really great job with the space. It's open and airy and sunny, and it's not too crowded.Highly recommended; I'd give it a solid five stars if there had been more choices at the buffet.
