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        Aagaz - Appetizers
        • Palak Pakoras
          Baby spinach dipped in spiced chickpea and rice batter
          $6.95
        • Vegetable Samosa
          Handmade pastry triangles stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas. Served with tamarind and mint chutney
          $6.95
        • Chowpatti Ragada
          Potato patties topped with curried chickpeas, and tamarind and mint chutneys. Garnished with cilantro and raita
          $6.95
        Shorba - Soup
        • Dal Shorba
          A mild lentil stew finished with cream, spinach, herbs and spices
          $5.95
        • Milagu Rasam
          Pepper flavored tamarind and tomato soup garnished with fresh chopped cilantro
          $5.95
        Side Orders
        • Rice
          Basmati rice flavored with spices
          $2.00
        • Raita
          Made with yogurt and cucumbers, mildly spiced
          $2.00
        • Cilantro Chutney
          $2.00
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        corstiso

        11/17/2011

        Overall
        overpriced food

        The food was way overpriced and was not that good. I don't know what to say about the bellydancers. They aren't Lebanese or anything. They are skinny white girls that look very unhealthy.

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        bluedevils1990

        08/12/2011

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        The Mela Indian Resturant

        I was working in downtown Asheville one day and decided to try something new (Indian food) it was the worst mistake ive made. The food was so disgusting, i could pronounce what I was eating. more or less the food tasted like spoiled cat food and looked like the the feciese of a llama. Dont make the same mistake i did!

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        anonymous

        09/11/2009

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        I am Indian, I am Basically from Mumbai ,india and I regularly have Indian food outside. I've been to other Indian restaurants in the area and had a decent experience ,I wanted the best Indian food for my Birthday because my Friends are from India and we picked in this Indian Restaurant in down town because we have tried many Indian restaurants and we found this restaurant to be the best amongst the lot. The on site tandoor with exceptional decoration. When we went to the restaurant to settle the bill we were asked to share our experience with others and I thought of writting on the net. I can not thank anymore when I told the owners to give special attantion because I want my all friends to be impressed and they were really impressed and I am glad we picked this indian restaurant to cater the birthday.The customer service was great and Offcourse India is Great Than That of Other Countries.I am very proud to be an Indian.REGARDS - Ashish Pandey ( Mumbai, India )

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        Phone: (828) 225-8880

        Address: 70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

        Website: http://melaasheville.com

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        General Info
        Located on Lexington Avenue in the heart of downtown Asheville, Mela Indian Restaurant specializes in North and South Indian food made from scratch with local and organic ingredients. We are certified by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project for using ingredients produced by local farmers. Come sample our lunch buffet which has a range of delicious options including chicken and naan cooked in our authentic tandoor oven, raita prepared with house-made yogurt, and seasonal vegetarian specialties. The atmosphere at dinner is warm and intimate; specials include such favorites such as pistachio lamb and spinach and goat cheese naan which are baked in our genuine tandoor oven. Mela welcomes children and offers a kids menu. In addition to dine-in, we also offer catering services. We have many options available - please contact us for more details. At Mela, our goal is to provide our community with a taste of traditional Indian cuisine. We hope you'll come and join us soon.Located on Lexington Avenue in the heart of downtown Asheville, Mela Indian Restaurant specializes in North and South Indian food made from scratch with local and organic ingredients. We are certified by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project for using ingredients produced by local farmers. Come sample our lunch buffet which has a range of delicious options including chicken and naan cooked in our authentic tandoor oven, raita prepared with house-made yogurt, and seasonal vegetarian specialties. The atmosphere at dinner is warm and intimate; specials include such favorites such as pistachio lamb and spinach and goat cheese naan which are baked in our genuine tandoor oven. Mela welcomes children and offers a kids menu. In addition to dine-in, we also offer catering services. We have many options available - please contact us for more details. At Mela, our goal is to provide our community with a taste of traditional Indian cuisine. We hope you'll come and join us soon.
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        Phone: (828) 822-5888

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        http://melaasheville.com

        Categories
        Indian Restaurants, Caterers, Restaurants
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        Cuisines: Caterers, Indian

        Price Range : Average

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