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Indian
Mela 162 N FRANKIN ST
162 N FRANKIN ST
CHICAGO, IL 60606
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All Day Menu
Momo Dumplings
Vegetarian Appetizers
All veggie, all crunch. Samosa, rolls, and more - great for sharing.
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy pastry stuffed with potatoes, green peas, and deep-fried.Veg Cocktail Samosa (10 Pcs)
Crispy pastry stuffed with potatoes, green peas, and deep-fried. Served 10 PCS$5.50Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crispy mixed vegetable spring rolls. Served with mild tomato-based sauce and hot sauces.$6.50Masala Fries
Seasoned crisp savory potato wedges coated with onion, garlic, and paprika flavored batter.$6.50Masala Onion Rings
Onion rings, mildly spiced, dipped in batter, and deep-fried.$6.50Samosa Chat
Chat made with samosa, chat masala, various chutneys, and spices.$7.95
Chili Appetizers
Our Indo-Chinese, Nepali & Indian hits. Saucy, spicy, a little addictive.
Honey Chili Fries
Fries sautéed with garlic, onions, and honey garlic sauce. Finished with sesame seeds. Sweet heat done right.$14.95Chili Potato
Potatoes tossed with bell pepper, onion, and sweet & savory sauce. Bold, punchy, satisfying.$13.95Chili Paneer
Paneer sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, and Sichuan pepper.$16.95Chili Chicken
$15.95Chili Shrimp
Shrimp sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, and Sichuan pepper.$16.95
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Masala Chicken Wings
Charbroiled chicken wings marinated in spices and roasted in a clay tandoor oven.$14.95Chicken 65
Deep-fried chicken marinated in tangy mix, sauteed with onion, bell pepper, curry leaves.$14.95Firecracker Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings - Hot & Sweet - Chilli Sauce - Onion, bell pepper, chili.$15.95Firecracker Shrimp
Shrimp- Hot & Sweet - Chilli Sauce - Onion, bell pepper, chili.$15.95
Tandoori & Grilled
Paneer Tikka
Lightly charred grilled paneer cubes marinated in a blend of tandoori spices.$14.95Chicken Tikka
Grilled Chicken with aromatic herbs and spices.$15.95Tandoori Chicken
Marinated in yogurt with ginger, garlic, herbs, and grilled in a clay oven.$18.95Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp blended in spices and grilled in Tandoori oven.$17.95Fish Tikka
Grilled fish with aromatic herbs and spices.$15.00
Vegetarian Entrees
Dal Makhani
Whole black lentils simmered until tender, seasoned with ginger, garlic, and herbs. Served with side basmati rice.$15.95Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of Indian spices. Served with side basmati rice.$15.95Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower, potato sautéed in mild spices with tomato, onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with side basmati rice.$16.95Malai Kofta
Blend of paneer and mixed vegetables cooked in creamy tomato and onion sauce. Served with side basmati rice. Contain Nuts.$16.95
Paneer Entrees
Paneer Bhurji
Grated paneer cooked in tomato and onion sauce with spices. Served with side basmati rice. Contain Nuts.$17.95Palak Paneer
Spinach with paneer, delicately spiced, cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.$16.95Paneer Makhani
Paneer cubes cooked in special creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.$16.95Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cubes cooked in chef’s special bell pepper masala sauce. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.$17.95
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Curry
Chicken simmered in onion and tomato sauce with aromatic spices. Served with basmati rice.$16.95Butter Chicken
Clay oven-roasted shredded chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.$17.95Chicken Tikka Masala
Marinated chicken grilled and sautéed in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.$17.95Chicken Korma
Chicken pieces cooked in rich creamy sauce with mild spices. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.$17.95Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potato cooked in Goan style tangy hot curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.$17.95Chicken Saag
Chicken with spinach cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.$17.95
Lamb & Goat Entrees
Goat Curry
Goat meat with bone pieces simmered in onion and tomato sauce with aromatic spices. Served with basmati rice.$18.95Lamb Curry
Tender lamb pieces simmered in onion and tomato sauce with aromatic spices. Served with basmati rice.$18.95Lamb Vindaloo
Tender lamb pieces and potato cooked in Goan-style tangy hot curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.$18.95Lamb Pasanda
Tender lamb pieces cooked in rich creamy sauce with mild spices. Served with basmati rice.$18.95Lamb Saag
Lamb pieces and spinach cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.$18.95
Seafood Entrees
Rice & Biryani
Steam Basmati Rice
Fluffy baked white rice.$5.50Peas Pulav
Basmati rice cooked with green peas and flavors.$6.95Jeera Rice
Long grain basmati rice cooked with jeera and cumin seeds.$7.95Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with mixed vegetables and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.$16.95Paneer Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with paneer and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.$16.95Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with chicken and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.$16.95Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with lamb and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.$17.95Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with shrimp and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.$17.95Goat Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with mixed chicken, lamb, shrimp, cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.$18.95
Breads
Beverages
Mela Pizza & Taco
Mela Pizzas

Mela Butter Masala Pizza
Pizza with a butter masala sauce, your choice of protein, fresh mozzarella cheese, onion and bell pepper.$15.00
Mela Tikka Masala Pizza
Pizza with a butter masala sauce, your choice of protein, fresh mozzarella cheese, onion and bell pepper.$15.00
Mela Palak Paneer Pizza
Pizza with a palak base, paneer protein, fresh mozzarella cheese, onion and bell pepper.$15.00Mela Spice Lovers Pizza
$18.95Mela Supreme Pizza
$17.95Mela Popeye's Pizza
$17.95Mela Fantastic 4 Pizza
$18.97Mela Hawaiian Pizza
$16.95
Mela Tacos
One single signature street taco served on a warm, pillowy fresh-baked Naan shell.

Mela Butter Masala Taco (1 Pc)
Pure comfort food with a kick. Your choice of protein cooked in a velvety, buttery tomato cream sauce, layered on a fresh-baked naan shell and finished with fresh chopped salad blend and cheese.$9.99
Mela Tikka Masala Taco (1 Pcs)
Our signature street fusion. Your choice of protein simmered in a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced tomato-onion tikka masala gravy, served over a warm, pillowy naan shell with fresh chopped salad and melted cheese.$9.99
Mela Palak Taco (1 Pc)
Earthy, vibrant, and packed with flavor. Your choice of protein tossed in our seasoned, slow-simmered spiced spinach (palak) cream sauce, served on a soft naan shell with fresh salad and cheese.$9.99
Mela Chana Masala Taco (1 Pcs)
Hearty, tender chickpeas slow-cooked in a tangy, robustly spiced traditional Punjabi onion-tomato gravy, loaded onto a fresh naan shell with a salad and cheese.$9.99
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Modern Indian & Nepalese Cuisine. Home of fusion taco, pizza and curry.
Location
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