Mela Indian Restaurant

Recommended by the New York Times and consistently voted one of Asheville's best Indian restaurants, Mela on North Lexington Avenue offers authentic North and South Indian cuisine in a sumptuous downtown setting. The menu is expansive, featuring tandoori classics, vindaloo, paneer dishes, and regional curries, alongside freshly baked naan and a lunch buffet served seven days a week. A full bar, live entertainment, and strong vegetarian options round out the experience. Mela is a dependable, award-winning anchor of Indian dining in western North Carolina.