Mela Indian Restaurant

70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville - 28801
412 reviews
Indian Seafood
(828) 225-8880

I get the same appetizer all the time, but this time it wasn't that good. It was always my go to, but not anymore. But the entrees were excellent

Comfortable setting in high ceiling and dark room with bar in the front corner. Everybody was helpful and friendly. Every morsel was tasty, spicy without being overwhelmed. The butter chicken was best I’ve had and the octopus appetizer was crunch without being greasy. Even the generous helping of rice was well cooked and tasty. Do have to like spicy food to enjoy the dinner but not to fear as being too hot. Excellent value for the whole dinner

Food was good but the service wasn't. For me it's an experience so both need to be VERY good to make it even close to a 5 star. There were three people busing the table next to us when that party left, so staffing was not the issue. I ordered a vodka tonic and it took quite a while to receive it. And then it took our waitress a long time to come back and take our order. We ordered an appetizer but it didn't come until our meal. At one point my husband had to walk up to the bar for a refill on his water, because no one was paying us any mind. When the food came we had to take utensils from an empty table to be able to start eating...I probably won't try again, but for a first visit for someone maybe they will have better luck with the service.

Excellent all around. Great location!

Good food and good service.

The food was exceptional and the server was attentive and very friendly. We loved it.

This is the best Indian food I have eaten in the Carolinas.

Very popular restaurant with Indian families. Great food but the restaurant could use some maintenance updates.

Being from England, we're very familiar with good Indian food, and this is good Indian food. Very authentic spicing and overall an excellent meal with great service. Personally I could have done with the choice of plain or spicy papadums, but no worries, the meal was excellent without.

Food was incredible. Veg Masala may be the best Indian dish we’ve ever had.