Omg, this place is amazing I'm petitioning for one in Chicago!…read moreEverything we had was so good and our server was so nice. We arrived an hour before closing and the place was bustling! Once seated we ordered the okra fries (good for a group, too much for one person and they were a bit salty). The server scooped up the last tandoori chicken for my sister and I had the paneer. The way things were prepared were new to me but so, so , so good. The mango lassi was fresh and not made from a mix, the naan was just right and the rice was warm and fluffy. We also had the cardamom ice cream and carrot cake and this place knocked both out of the park. I love flavorful food and was so happy someone suggested this gem!

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!!!

Food was excellent. Service was great. Ambiance 4 star. We had booked for 12. The owner took very…read moregood care of everyone. Food was excellent. We toasted wine glasses may be 100 times Lots of fun with friends even though we were loud and lively, the service personnel were very good, accommodating. I would recommend this place any day.

We had dinner at this place since we were craving Indian food…read more Food was good, especially the rice and Naan. I am not big on Indian spicy so I got my Lamb Tikka Masala as mild, and it was still too spicy for me! Great flavors, good portions. Solid place

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!!!

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!!!

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

Excellent Pakistani food. Friendly staff…read more The rice dish was excellent and plenty to take home for for lunch's.

The best Biryani of my life! I ordered this delivery. It was literally the best I've ever had…read moreflavorful hot fill with plenty of nuts and they did not skimp on the ingredients. There was also plenty of chicken. Support this business if you're in the Asheville area.

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!

Food is better than delicious with ample portions. Nice…read moreambience.Fast. Recommended:Saag and clay oven dishes.

Authentic Indian food! Apparently they do a lot of takeout orders based on what we saw leaving the…read morerestaurant! Service was very attentive. Medium spicy was just right for me but I would recommend mild if you're not used to spicy food. White wine and Indian round bread went perfectly with our meal. We both needed togo boxes as the servings were ample

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.