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Mehfil, Asheville, NC

Mehfil

4.8
4.8
599 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville, decorated with carvings, and statues imported from India. Mëhfil brings you authentic Indian food in a beautifully relaxed atmosphere.
Come enjoy a casual meal with friends or a celebration with your loved ones. Either way, you'll be taken care of by our knowledgeable and friendly team. We take pride in what we serve and how we serve it - Good Food and Great Service. We also offer takeout, delivery, catering and in Jul 2023 we have added Mow, Mehfil on Wheels, a food truck serving Mehfil food. Mow is a regular at the local breweries and can even come in to your neighborhood. Our signature dishes include the lamb chops, goat curry, deluxe mixed grill-an assortment of lamb and chicken seekh kebab, tandoori shrimp and lamb chops. No one does the tandoor as good us and our awards are testimony to that.

*FOR PARTIES OF 9 OR MORE, PLEASE CONTACT THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY, HAVE A CREDIT CARD READY WHEN CALLING TO SET THE DEPOSIT*

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 412-5151
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Prafulla Das
  • Catering
    We undertake catering for events. Please contact us at mehfilasheville@gmail.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events and cater for additional menu items as well. Please write to us at mehfilasheville@gmail.com with your requirement and we will contact you.
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    Very close to the crossing of Patton Av and Biltmore Av
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    On the crossing of Patton Av and Biltmore Av
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Lunch Buffet

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM
    Join us for lunch of a first come first served basis. Our buffet is different everyday with some items not on the menu. Add a bottomless mimosa for $1.99 with the weekend buffet. For more details check out our website https://www.mehfilasheville.com/

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What 599 people are saying

Mehfil reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Value

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Value

  • Asheville

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mehfil in Asheville offers a "fantastic in every way" dining experience with "absolutely wonderful food" and "amazing customer service." The menu boasts a variety of options, including gluten-free and vegan choices, with each dish "perfectly spiced" and "authentic." Guests appreciate the "lovely ambiance" and "attentive staff," making it a top choice for Indian cuisine.

599 Reviews
  1. Rob VIP

    Tampa36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Once again enjoyed a great meal at Mehfil. Raj and the entire staff are always warm and welcoming and that goes along with some of the best Indian food I can find anywhere. Enjoyed taking my oldest son who loves Indian food. He stated that he can never eat another biryani dish without thinking about Mehfil. Thank You!

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    Charleston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was decent enough and not extraordinary. Over all good.
    MehfilResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Sir/Ma'am, we are sorry that you did not have a good experience. We will contact you and make all efforts to set it right.

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  3. Catherine VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very kind attentive service and beautiful atmosphere

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  4. Gary

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go regularly to the restaurant and it's always a great experience. The food is prepared exactly like requested and the staff is very friendly. It's a go to for us when we crave Indian food.

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  5. Geeta

    Western NC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent and true Indian cuisine. Service was attentive. I asked for their Old-fashioned with Half simple syrup and chili bitters. After tasting it two other people in the family ordered it. The saag naan appetizer had plentiful stuffing. The sauces on the chicken and goa fish curry were amazing. Sag paneer was puka. The lighting was too bright for my taste. Our birthday persone was given a gulabjameen for five (the number of our party). It was just the right texture and sweetness

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  6. Elaine VIP

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy taking friends here to introduce them to Mehfil’s as the reaction is always the same! “ This is the best Indian food” was the most repeated comment and last. Try the Peshawar Naan and Chicken Badam Korma!

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  7. Rhonda VIP

    Western NC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is absolutely the best Indian food in Asheville; we have tried all the others and there is no comparison. The owner, Raj, goes out of his way to make each visit feel as if I'm having dinner at my favorite relative's house. He remembers every detail about our preferences, including our preferred seating location, as well as the level of spice we prefer. The lamb chops are always an absolute favorite, as is the Lamb Badam Korma and the onion kulcha. Last night we tried the mango shrimp tandoori: it was absolutely delicious and also a generous portion. I don't think I've ever seen one employee without a huge smile on their face. Can't wait to go back.

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  8. Paul VIP

    Western NC70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Don’t miss this restaurant

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  9. TammieL

    Charlotte11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and wonderful service! Atmosphere is beautiful! These are the reasons we return again and again!

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  10. Nichole

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was beyond delicious. The service was fantastic. I highly recommend getting a reservation as we were turned away on our first visit with a two and a half wait. It was completely worth it though. We LOVE Indian food, and this did not disappoint. I would go back tomorrow!!!

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FAQs

Mehfil offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 412-5151.

Mehfil is rated 4.8 stars by 599 OpenTable diners.

Mehfil does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mehfil

5 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Very close to the crossing of Patton Av and Biltmore Av
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    On the crossing of Patton Av and Biltmore Av
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Prafulla Das
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (828) 412-5151
  • Catering
    We undertake catering for events. Please contact us at mehfilasheville@gmail.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We host private events and cater for additional menu items as well. Please write to us at mehfilasheville@gmail.com with your requirement and we will contact you.
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