First time to their 'new' location (visited back there 2.5 years ago). They have what seems to be a…read moremuch bigger menu than I remember. We sat at the bar and made some new friends. We got right in as a result. The space is so much nicer as it is now really large. What a colorful and awesome place. We ordered the vada tots. This is a change up on tater tots with a great dipping sauce. The food came out incredibly fast! Both were not merely good, each was utterly fantastic!!! We eat at Indian places everywhere and have never had flavors this profoundly amazing. I can see why they earned the James Beard Award! We were traveling through and wanted to give them another try after 3 years. The owner is the Michelangelo in the field of amazing flavors! He has won us over and the finess with each flavor show his dedication to perfection. If ever you come to Asheville, do yourself a favor a definitely stop in, wait if you need to and then feast!!! Absolutely awesome!!!

Chai Pani has been on my list for quite some time and it certainly did not disappoint. I got the…read morebutter chicken and my friend got the KFC sandwich. I'm used to a spicier butter chicken, this one was particularly sweet, but I did love the other curries it came with as well. It's quite a lot of food, I feel like two people can share it, especially if you get it with naan. The KFC sandwich was so good, I would definitely get that again. It's a nice mixture of American Indian food and the sauce is really where the money is. What I can't stop thinking about is the carrot halwa cake. It was incredibly moist, not too sweet and had a wonderful spice. I would definitely come back to try other dishes. Important to note it gets very busy and I ended up waiting about an hour on a weeknight to get seated. The service wasn't great, she seemed somewhat irritated that she was working, but could've caught her on an off day.

First day had tandori chicken, bullet naan, riota, excellent, enough for two…read more Second visit had lamb sheik kebab, naan, again enough for two . 5 star rating. Great Indian food.

We ordered takeout for lunch . The order was well packed…read moreand the server asked us if we needed utensils . Which is always appreciated .The Chana Masala and Paneer Tika Masala were very good. The portions were large and were ordered to our taste (spicy). We did not care for the veggie Pakoras which were mostly hard and we ended up throwing them away. Overall we were very happy and will go back .

The okra fries & lamb sliders will always be my go to!…read more Chai Pani and Botiwalla I love you! Thanks for the incredible service and hospitality and the beautifully prepared food. Everything is always so well balanced and flavorful that it makes me crave it on a daily basis. Also, the decor is truly one of a kind. I could stay in there and take pictures of the little details all day.

wow!!! Food was absolutely amazingly delicious!!! The Gobi!…read morewas so good we had to order multiple times!!! The chicken skewer were so tender they melted in your mouth!!! This has to earn a top fast healthy food award Oh service was also incredible!!!

The food was delicious and server was very attentive. As a family we enjoyed the wonderful decor…read moreand willingness to help us with the children. I would definitely recommend Mela Indian Restaurant.

Delicious drinks and snacks, we stopped in here for a quick drink and shared a stuffed chicken…read moretandoori naan bread- it was fantastic! The service was also very friendly and helpful, and the restaurant was really nice inside

We just had dinner at Laila. It was EXCELLENT. Both the service and the food. Can't wait to go…read moreback.

The lunch buffet has a nice assortment. The soup was excellent. All the food was prepared mild…read morerather than heavily spiced and was of the highest quality. Our table was promptly cleared by welcoming staff as we returned to the buffet. My vegetarian sister found plenty of good things to eat, and we both enjoyed the setting. If you've ever been afraid to try Indian food, this place is good to introduce you to the many wonderful flavors or Indian cuisine without overwhelming you.

Absolutely delicious every single time! Botiwalla in West…read moreAsheville never disappoints! Paneer Tikka Roll is a must-try. The paneer is perfectly charred and packed with flavor, and the combination of the buttery naan, Desi slaw, onions, cilantro, and green chutney is incredible. The Vada Pav is another favorite! So much flavor in every bite! Everything is always fresh, flavorful, and absolutely amazing. Botiwalla is definitely one of our go-to spots in West Asheville. Highly recommend!

Having just been to Chai Pani the night before, we were excited to try this sister restaurant…read more We met Dustin, the GM and he gave us superior service! We could not believe how fast the food arrived! We ordered the Rice Bowl and were slightly disappointed as we felt it needed something more. We were allowed to instead have another Desi Salad. The salads were exquisite! Very light, tasty and so unique! We could do that everyday! My wife suggested that the rice bowl should come with additional 1-2 ounce containers of their other sauces as it would add another dimension to the rice and paneer. The chai tea was wonderful as well and was a perfect blend of spices, tea and milk. I also loved discovering their retail items such as their chai tea and other spiced items. Their Spicewalla name and variety are really nicely packaged. We really enjoyed the food and the service was absolutely a step above even the best restaurants in the world! Well done!!!

If I had $1 million sitting around, I'd buy a house in Montford just to be able to walk to this…read moreneighborhood spot. Great decor and service. We had the salmon bowl, delicious and served with a great curry, though would like more spice. Plantains are excellent. Off notes: 1. Natty bread is just greasy and not too good. 2. They only serve their own beer which has limited selection. We had the stout and the Pilsner but would have liked some more complex beers.

The service is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The food is ... lackluster. Chipotle "Queso"…read morewas a thin soup that you couldn't even get on the chips because it was so thin. It was bland - it wasn't even mildly spicy. The Irie Itse has dry, tasteless chicken and pretty standard jar pesto. Kids butter noodle was bland and has very little butter. The sauce on The Mesach was good and the jalapeno lime cilantro dressing on the side salad was also good. For me this food (and three non-alcoholic drinks) is just not worth the $87 (including 20% tip) price tag.

I think this place is up against it in a lot of ways. I didn't quite get the story as to how a…read moreNZ-based restaurant brand decided to open up in Asheville, but they did so right before the massive storm that flooded the region. Having said that, there are a lot of Indian restaurants in Asheville. One I liked just closed, while several others are routinely packed and this one isn't. I stopped in shortly after opening (but still before the arrival of some of their staff) to give them a chance. One might expect a New Zealand company to do well on dairy and perhaps they do, but I was tempted by a vegan menu and ordered some chickpeas and bread. My channa masala was freshly cooked, with a good mix of flavors and herbal notes, while a garlic naan, while not something I often order during my frequent Indian restaurant visits, was delicious. But for the money, which was more than standard for the area, I don't get it. They talk about using fresh local ingredients, which a lot of restaurants around here do, and I appreciate their open kitchen, but there was way too much salt in there. I'm skeptical that they're going to make it in a busy local restaurant scene. I wish them the best and there is some quality here, but as a reviewer I'm not optimistic.

Large windows illuminate the pleasantly spacious, comfortable interior of this new Indian…read morerestaurant on Rankin. One of the partners, Anil, told me that this store is preceded by two others in Auckland, NZ, and is the first and only US outpost. The Mango Lassi was delicious and beautifully presented. My Kundan Makhani Paneer had a moderate spicy kick with satisfying complexity and depth of flavor. The Kheer (traditional Indian rice pudding) was refreshing, with just the right level of sweetness. Service was top-notch; thanks, everyone, I'll be back!

We love India and Indian food. This is the closest one to our home. We have been many many times…read moreover the 1years. Not once have we had decent service. The ambience is fine. The food is consistent and good. More consistent than the food is sad and resentful service. It's been so bad at times that it's obvious they would not darken their door. And if you can't make it an entire hour prior to closing, expect to call in a to go order. They consider it preferable anyway save for the lunch buffet. It's like arriving at party and finding that you were invited by obligation and clearly wasn't really wanted. More than 10 years of visits. Not yet have received acceptable service. We only go for the food and expect rude service. Definitely would go more often, but the service is like "NO SOUP FOR YOU!" Credit: Seinfeld, The Soup Nazzzi

Ordered the Bangan Bhar (Eggplant curry) at medium hot spicy, Garlic Nan and raita. The Bangan Bhar…read morewas excellent. It had the perfect combination of spices and flavor. The service was fast. The restaurant has good ambience.

I've been a vegetarian since I was 16. I'm an on again/off again vegan. My child has been a…read morevegetarian all her life. I love to cook but, look, the reality is that I'm a single mom who works as much as I can and get home and try to put together something healthy in like 20 minutes and I more often than not fail miserable. "LETS JUST GET PIZZA AGAIN" sorta fail. Enter Eden-Out. Eden-Out is a vegan food delivery service that saves my life. They provide beautifully prepared, delicious entrees that are reasonably priced. Each week , the menu comes out ahead of time and I can select from an array of options. I can pick from about 10 entrees and a vegan dessert. I order my selections, put my cooler out delivery morning, and voila! delicious, healthful, vegan food at my doorstep! I cannot say enough good things about Eden-Out and its food. Those who have read my reviews before might have gathered that I have a kid who is pretty fussy about food, like "I dont think I'll like that, I wont try it" and "cant I just have pizza" kinda fussy. We both are constantly impressed by how many menu items she ends up absolutely loving. "I didnt want to try it. I thought I wouldnt like it but its SO GOOD". I know that even if I had the time to prepare all the food, I probably wouldn't make such varied and consistently delicious meals. Plus, find the prices way more affordable then if I were to endevour making the food myself.

This place is a gem. Somewhat unique in that you order items ahead (by Saturday for Tuesday pickup…read moreor delivery). Wife and I get 5 full size items and it is a couple days of food for us (lunch and dinner). But the food they make is amazing and sooo good for you. Quick reheat and you are eating some of the cleanest food in town. They are an absolute must for any vegan, vegetarian, or health-conscious person in Asheville. Every week the menu changes, the greatest hits rotate in frequently, and the staff couldn't be nicer. I imagine a lot of health-conscious families go here and if you're new to the city I highly recommend trying!! Also note the website and ordering process is very no-frills but definitely don't let that deter!!