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    Mela 162 N FRANKIN ST

    162 N FRANKIN ST

    CHICAGO, IL 60606


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    Mela Pizza & Taco
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    All Day Menu

    Momo Dumplings

    • Steamed Momo

      Nepali momo dumplings steamed to perfection. Served with special dipping sauces.
      $9.95
    • Soup Momo

      Served in Mela special Nepalese soup.
      $10.95
    • Chili Momo

      Momo sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, and Hot Sweet Sichuan pepper.
      $12.95

    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
      $5.50
    • Vegetable Spring Rolls

      Crispy mixed vegetable spring rolls. Served with mild tomato-based sauce and hot sauces.
      $6.50
    • Masala Fries

      Seasoned crisp savory potato wedges coated with onion, garlic, and paprika flavored batter.
      $6.50
    • Masala Onion Rings

      Onion rings, mildly spiced, dipped in batter, and deep-fried.
      $6.50
    • Samosa 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.
      $14.95
    • Chili Potato

      Potatoes tossed with bell pepper, onion, and sweet & savory sauce. Bold, punchy, satisfying.
      $13.95
    • Chili Paneer

      Paneer sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, and Sichuan pepper.
      $16.95
    • Chili Chicken

      $15.95
    • Chili 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.
      $14.95
    • Chicken 65

      Deep-fried chicken marinated in tangy mix, sauteed with onion, bell pepper, curry leaves.
      $14.95
    • Firecracker Chicken Wings

      Chicken Wings - Hot & Sweet - Chilli Sauce - Onion, bell pepper, chili.
      $15.95
    • Firecracker 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.
      $14.95
    • Chicken Tikka

      Grilled Chicken with aromatic herbs and spices.
      $15.95
    • Tandoori Chicken

      Marinated in yogurt with ginger, garlic, herbs, and grilled in a clay oven.
      $18.95
    • Tandoori Shrimp

      Shrimp blended in spices and grilled in Tandoori oven.
      $17.95
    • Fish 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.
      $15.95
    • Chana Masala

      Chickpeas cooked in an exotic blend of Indian spices. Served with side basmati rice.
      $15.95
    • Aloo Gobi

      Fresh cauliflower, potato sautéed in mild spices with tomato, onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with side basmati rice.
      $16.95
    • Malai 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.
      $17.95
    • Palak Paneer

      Spinach with paneer, delicately spiced, cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $16.95
    • Paneer Makhani

      Paneer cubes cooked in special creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.
      $16.95
    • Paneer 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.
      $16.95
    • Butter Chicken

      Clay oven-roasted shredded chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Marinated chicken grilled and sautéed in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Korma

      Chicken pieces cooked in rich creamy sauce with mild spices. Served with basmati rice. Contain Nuts.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Chicken and potato cooked in Goan style tangy hot curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $17.95
    • Chicken 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.
      $18.95
    • Lamb Curry

      Tender lamb pieces simmered in onion and tomato sauce with aromatic spices. Served with basmati rice.
      $18.95
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Tender lamb pieces and potato cooked in Goan-style tangy hot curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $18.95
    • Lamb Pasanda

      Tender lamb pieces cooked in rich creamy sauce with mild spices. Served with basmati rice.
      $18.95
    • Lamb Saag

      Lamb pieces and spinach cooked in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $18.95

    Seafood Entrees

    • Fish Curry

      Fish cooked in curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp cooked in curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Vindaloo

      Shrimp and potatoes cooked in hot tangy Goa-style curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $17.95

    Rice & Biryani

    • Steam Basmati Rice

      Fluffy baked white rice.
      $5.50
    • Peas Pulav

      Basmati rice cooked with green peas and flavors.
      $6.95
    • Jeera Rice

      Long grain basmati rice cooked with jeera and cumin seeds.
      $7.95
    • Vegetable Biryani

      Basmati rice flavored with mixed vegetables and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.
      $16.95
    • Paneer Biryani

      Basmati rice flavored with paneer and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.
      $16.95
    • Chicken Biryani

      Basmati rice flavored with chicken and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.
      $16.95
    • Lamb Biryani

      Basmati rice flavored with lamb and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Basmati rice flavored with shrimp and cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.
      $17.95
    • Goat Biryani

      Basmati rice flavored with mixed chicken, lamb, shrimp, cooked in chef’s special biryani masala. Served with Raita.
      $18.95

    Breads

    • Naan

      Traditional Indian flatbread.
      $3.25
    • Garlic Naan

      Naan flavored with garlic.
      $4.25
    • Chili Naan

      Naan flavored with chilies.
      $4.50
    • Tandoori Roti

      Traditional Indian flatbread.
      $3.50
    • Cheese Naan

      Mozerella Cheese Naan
      $4.50

    Beverages

    • Soft Drinks

      $2.50
    • Lassi

      Rich creamy yogurt drink with mango puree.
      $5.50
    • Indian Soft Drinks

      Traditional Indian soft drinks.
      $2.95
    • Bottled Water

      $1.49
    • Sparkling Water

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00

    Dessert

    • Gulab Jamun

      Golden fried balls from powdered milk soaked in sweet saffron syrup. Served warm.
      $4.25
    • Rasmalai

      Ricotta cheese soaked in thick sweetened milk, flavored with cardamom and dry fruits. Served chilled.
      $4.95

    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.
      $15.00
    • Mela Spice Lovers Pizza

      $18.95
    • Mela Supreme Pizza

      $17.95
    • Mela Popeye's Pizza

      $17.95
    • Mela Fantastic 4 Pizza

      $18.97
    • Mela 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
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Modern Indian & Nepalese Cuisine. Home of fusion taco, pizza and curry.

    Location

    162 N FRANKIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606

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