Laila Asheville
Featured Items
- Yellow Dal Tarka (V, GF)$18.00
A classic Indian lentil dish that is as hearty as it is delicious, tempered with cumin, onions, tomatoes & heing.
- Gobi Aloo Mutter (V, GF)$19.00
A vegetarian delight that celebrates the beauty of simplicity & freshness with harmonious marriage of cauliflower, potatoes, & peas.
- Tandoori Paratha$6.00
NA Beverage
Beverages & Drinks
NA Bar Drinks
- Pellegrino sparkling water small btl$9.00
- Pellegrino Sparkling Water big btl$15.00
Pellegrino sparkling water small btl
Laila Online Menu (Lunch)
Beginnings
- Seafood Rasam Soup (GF)$9.00
Tomatoes & red lentil soup simmered with Shrimp, fish, mussels, squid, tamarind, and spices.
- Kashmiri Warm Yogurt Soup (GF)$7.00
A delicate blend of yogurt and herbs tempered with cumin and mild spices, served hot – a house delicacy.
- Tandoori Grilled Sweet Potatoes (GF)$14.00
Sweet potatoes,peppers, sweet onions , spices, marinated and grilled to prefection.
- Cripsy Kale Chaat (V, GF)$11.00
Crispy Kale, sweet yogurt drizzle, shallots, tamarind and date chutney.
Appetizers
- Shrimp Balchaoo (GF)$14.00
Classic Goan — Succulent shrimp in a spicy chili masala sauce with star anise.
- Fish Koliwada (GF)$12.00
Crispy golden-fried fish seasoned with ajwain, garlic, malt vinegar & spices, served with mint chutney.
- Chicken Cafreal (GF)$14.00
A popular tangy grilled chicken recipe - marinated with cilantro, mint peppers, garlic and herbs – came to Goa via Mozambique.
- Tandoori Chicken Wings$12.00
Succulent chicken wings spiced & marinated - charred perfectly. Served with a zesty mint yogurt dip.
- Calcutta Pork Ribs (GF)$14.00
Baby-back pork ribs, yellow chili, mango chutney glaze, lime, fresh coriander.
- Bacon Cheese Naan$9.00
Bacon crumble, mozzarella, shallots, pepper and herb stuffed naan – a delicious variation.
- Masala Hummus Platter (V, GF - W/O Naan)$14.00
Curried hummus, grilled eggplant, masala chickpeas, peri-peri drizzle, garlic naan.
- Veg. Samosas (V)$8.00
Popular Street food - Crispy turnovers, spiced potatoes, green peas, dry mango.
- Onion Bhajia (V, GF)$10.00
Classic Indian Starter — Crispy chickpea battered spinach & onion fritters.
- Sabu Vada (V, GF)$11.00
India’s tater-tots — Crisp patties made with tapioca pearls, peanuts and potatoes.
- Hara Bhara Kabab$11.00
Green peas, spinach, chickpeas, potato, cilantro mashed & shaped into patties served with tamarind n’ date chutney - popular street-food.
Kebabs & Grills
- Grilled Mango Shrimp (GF)$24.00
Jumbo black tiger shrimp marinated with tandoori spices, mango, caraway seeds, garlic, mustard oil & BBQ'd.
- Tandoori Grilled Fish Tikka (GF)$22.00
Boneless basa marinated with Lime leaves, ginger, garlic, lemon pickle, mustard and grilled to perfection.
- Tandoor Grilled Whole Bronzini (GF)$27.00
Experience the tantalizing flavors of our signature dish that combines the essence of traditional Indian spices with the delicate taste of Mediterranean Sea Bass.
- Chicken Tandoori (GF)$16.00
Young chicken legs marinated with Kashmiri chilies, ginger, garlic, garam masala, Lemon. BBQ’d in Tandoor.
- Chicken Tikka Chipotle (V, GF)$20.00
Tender boneless chicken marinated in lemon and garlic chipotle spice blend and grilled.
- Chicken Basil Malai Kebab (GF)$20.00
A delightful chicken kebab marinated in a creamy and aromatic basil-infused marination. Grilled to a perfect char.
Seafood Entrees
- Laila's Fish Rechad (GF)$25.00
Fish stuffed White Bass fillet with garlic Spinach & delightful roasted pepper sauce – a house specialty.
- Fish Moilee Curry (GF)$23.00
A rich and creamy Kerala-style curry with White Bass cooked in coconut with Ginger & Green Chilis, tempered with fresh Curry leaves & Mustard seeds.
- Goan Shrimp Curry (GF)$23.00
Shrimps cooked in coconut curry made with deghi chili peppers, coriander, roasted peppers, tamarind & Goan spice blend.
Meat Entrees
- Lamb Vindaloo (GF)$24.00
Tender boneless lamb marinated in aged malt vinegar, cooked with onions, smoked paprika potatoes and a blend of spices — a Goan specialty.
- Pahari Gosht (GF)$24.00
Boneless lamb delicacy slow simmered in gravy made with shallots, cardamom, ghee, garam masala & mathania red chilies.
Chicken Entrees
- Chicken Lababdar (GF)$23.00
Chicken in a rich sauce made from caramelized onions, tomato, ginger, fenugreek & fresh cilantro greens — a house specialty.
- Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)$22.00
Boneless chicken cooked in a rich buttery tomato gravy with caramelized ginger, honey, fenugreek, and cashew butter — a best seller.
- Dhaba Chicken Curry (GF)$22.00
Traditional Punjabi Chicken curry, black cardamoms, bay leaf, kasoori methi, garam masala.
- Chicken Pepper Chettinad (GF)$23.00
Boneless chicken curry cooked with garam masala, black pepper, star anise – dish from southern India.
Vegetarian Entrees
- Malai Kofta (GF)$20.00
A vegetarian delight of paneer balls-'koftas' delicately spiced and simmered in a delicious rich gravy.
- Paneer Makhani /Tikka Masala(GF)$20.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in tomato, fresh ginger, honey, fenugreek sauce.
- Kadai Paneer (GF)$20.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), peppers, onions, tomatoes, fenugreek, ginger & fresh cilantro - a house specialty.
- Saag Paneer (GF)$20.00
A timeless vegetarian classic – creamy paneer in wholesome, slow cooked spinach, fresh dill, cumin, peppers & spices.
- Gobi Aloo Mutter (V, GF)$19.00
A vegetarian delight that celebrates the beauty of simplicity & freshness with harmonious marriage of cauliflower, potatoes, & peas.
- Baingan Bharta (V, GF)$19.00
Delight in the soul-soothing goodness or savory & smoky roasted eggplant cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes & herbs.
- Dal Makhani (V, GF)$18.00
A cherished North Indian delicacy, slow-cooked with ginger and tomatoes this aromatic black lentil dish is an ode to traditional Indian cooking.
- Yellow Dal Tarka (V, GF)$18.00
A classic Indian lentil dish that is as hearty as it is delicious, tempered with cumin, onions, tomatoes & heing.
- Channa Masala$18.00
Chickpeas slow cooked with ginger, ajwain, cumin,pomegranate, mango powder.
Rice / Biryani
- Lamb Biryani (GF)$26.00
Long grain basmati rice flavored with saffron, cooked with lamb on slow fire to seal-in the flavors. served with mint & onion raita.
- Chicken Biryani (GF)$24.00
Boneless chicken, long grain basmati rice, cardamom, saffron, biryani spices, sealed & cooked. served with mint & onion raita.
- Vegetable Biryani (GF)$22.00
Seasonal vegetables, fragrant basmati rice, cardamom, saffron, biryani spices, sealed & cooked. served with mint & onion raita.
Breads
Accompaniments
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun$8.00
Khoya beignets dipped in rose flavored Syrup.
- Rasmalai$8.00
Chenna Balls, milk, sugar, nuts, saffron & cardamom.
- Saffron Kheer (GF)$7.00
Indian Rice pudding - Rice cooked in milk with pistachios & almonds poached & flavored with saffron.
- Mango Kulfi$8.00
Indian Mango ice cream served with whipped cream & drizzled with syrup.
- Moong Dal Halwa (V, GF)$8.00
A Rajasthani specialty, halwa made with mung lentils, sugar & nuts.
- Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake$12.00
Triple layer cake with chocolate cake, chocolate mouse and white chocolate mousse layers!
- Masala (Chai) Tea$6.00Out of stock
Tea made with milk, fennel, cardamom & cloves.
- Mango Lassi$6.00
A refreshing yogurt drink.
Laila Online Menu (Dinner)
Beginnings
- Seafood Rasam Soup (GF)$9.00
Tomatoes & red lentil soup simmered with Shrimp, fish, mussels, squid, tamarind, and spices.
- Kashmiri Warm Yogurt Soup (GF)$7.00
A delicate blend of yogurt and herbs tempered with cumin and mild spices, served hot – a house delicacy.
- Tandoori Grilled Sweet Potatoes (GF)$14.00
Sweet potatoes,peppers, sweet onions , spices, marinated and grilled to prefection.
- Cripsy Kale Chaat (V, GF)$11.00
Crispy Kale, sweet yogurt drizzle, shallots, tamarind and date chutney.
Appetizers
- Shrimp Balchaoo (GF)$14.00
Classic Goan — Succulent shrimp in a spicy chili masala sauce with star anise.
- Fish Koliwada (GF)$12.00
Crispy golden-fried fish seasoned with ajwain, garlic, malt vinegar & spices, served with mint chutney.
- Chicken Cafreal (GF)$14.00
A popular tangy grilled chicken recipe - marinated with cilantro, mint peppers, garlic and herbs – came to Goa via Mozambique.
- Tandoori Chicken Wings$12.00
Succulent chicken wings spiced & marinated - charred perfectly. Served with a zesty mint yogurt dip.
- Calcutta Pork Ribs (GF)$14.00
Baby-back pork ribs, yellow chili, mango chutney glaze, lime, fresh coriander.
- Bacon Cheese Naan$9.00
Bacon crumble, mozzarella, shallots, pepper and herb stuffed naan – a delicious variation.
- Masala Hummus Platter (V, GF - W/O Naan)$14.00
Curried hummus, grilled eggplant, masala chickpeas, peri-peri drizzle, garlic naan.
- Veg. Samosas (V)$8.00
Popular Street food - Crispy turnovers, spiced potatoes, green peas, dry mango.
- Onion Bhajia (V, GF)$10.00
Classic Indian Starter — Crispy chickpea battered spinach & onion fritters.
- Sabu Vada (V, GF)$11.00
India’s tater-tots — Crisp patties made with tapioca pearls, peanuts and potatoes.
- Hara Bhara Kabab$11.00
Green peas, spinach, chickpeas, potato, cilantro mashed & shaped into patties served with tamarind n’ date chutney - popular street-food.
Kebabs & Grills
- Grilled Mango Shrimp (GF)$24.00
Jumbo black tiger shrimp marinated with tandoori spices, mango, caraway seeds, garlic, mustard oil & BBQ'd.
- Tandoori Grilled Fish Tikka (GF)$22.00
Boneless basa marinated with Lime leaves, ginger, garlic, lemon pickle, mustard and grilled to perfection.
- Tandoor Grilled Whole Bronzini (GF)$27.00
Experience the tantalizing flavors of our signature dish that combines the essence of traditional Indian spices with the delicate taste of Mediterranean Sea Bass.
- Chicken Tandoori (GF)$16.00
Young chicken legs marinated with Kashmiri chilies, ginger, garlic, garam masala, Lemon. BBQ’d in Tandoor.
- Chicken Tikka Chipotle (V, GF)$20.00
Tender boneless chicken marinated in lemon and garlic chipotle spice blend and grilled.
- Chicken Basil Malai Kebab (GF)$20.00
A delightful chicken kebab marinated in a creamy and aromatic basil-infused marination. Grilled to a perfect char.
Seafood Entrees
- Laila's Fish Rechad (GF)$25.00
Fish stuffed White Bass fillet with garlic Spinach & delightful roasted pepper sauce – a house specialty.
- Fish Moilee Curry (GF)$23.00
A rich and creamy Kerala-style curry with White Bass cooked in coconut with Ginger & Green Chilis, tempered with fresh Curry leaves & Mustard seeds.
- Goan Shrimp Curry (GF)$23.00
Shrimps cooked in coconut curry made with deghi chili peppers, coriander, roasted peppers, tamarind & Goan spice blend.
Meat Entrees
- Lamb Vindaloo (GF)$24.00
Tender boneless lamb marinated in aged malt vinegar, cooked with onions, smoked paprika potatoes and a blend of spices — a Goan specialty.
- Pahari Gosht (GF)$24.00
Boneless lamb delicacy slow simmered in gravy made with shallots, cardamom, ghee, garam masala & mathania red chilies.
Chicken Entrees
- Chicken Lababdar (GF)$23.00
Chicken in a rich sauce made from caramelized onions, tomato, ginger, fenugreek & fresh cilantro greens — a house specialty.
- Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)$22.00
Boneless chicken cooked in a rich buttery tomato gravy with caramelized ginger, honey, fenugreek, and cashew butter — a best seller.
- Dhaba Chicken Curry (GF)$22.00
Traditional Punjabi Chicken curry, black cardamoms, bay leaf, kasoori methi, garam masala.
- Chicken Pepper Chettinad (GF)$23.00
Boneless chicken curry cooked with garam masala, black pepper, star anise – dish from southern India.
Vegetarian Entrees
- Malai Kofta (GF)$20.00
A vegetarian delight of paneer balls-'koftas' delicately spiced and simmered in a delicious rich gravy.
- Paneer Makhani /Tikka Masala(GF)$20.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in tomato, fresh ginger, honey, fenugreek sauce.
- Kadai Paneer (GF)$20.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), peppers, onions, tomatoes, fenugreek, ginger & fresh cilantro - a house specialty.
- Saag Paneer (GF)$20.00
A timeless vegetarian classic – creamy paneer in wholesome, slow cooked spinach, fresh dill, cumin, peppers & spices.
- Gobi Aloo Mutter (V, GF)$19.00
A vegetarian delight that celebrates the beauty of simplicity & freshness with harmonious marriage of cauliflower, potatoes, & peas.
- Baingan Bharta (V, GF)$19.00
Delight in the soul-soothing goodness or savory & smoky roasted eggplant cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes & herbs.
- Dal Makhani (V, GF)$18.00
A cherished North Indian delicacy, slow-cooked with ginger and tomatoes this aromatic black lentil dish is an ode to traditional Indian cooking.
- Yellow Dal Tarka (V, GF)$18.00
A classic Indian lentil dish that is as hearty as it is delicious, tempered with cumin, onions, tomatoes & heing.
- Channa Masala$18.00
Chickpeas slow cooked with ginger, ajwain, cumin,pomegranate, mango powder.
Rice / Biryani
- Lamb Biryani (GF)$26.00
Long grain basmati rice flavored with saffron, cooked with lamb on slow fire to seal-in the flavors. served with mint & onion raita.
- Chicken Biryani (GF)$24.00
Boneless chicken, long grain basmati rice, cardamom, saffron, biryani spices, sealed & cooked. served with mint & onion raita.
- Vegetable Biryani (GF)$22.00
Seasonal vegetables, fragrant basmati rice, cardamom, saffron, biryani spices, sealed & cooked. served with mint & onion raita.
Breads
Accompaniments
Desserts & Drinks
- Gulab Jamun$8.00
Khoya beignets dipped in rose flavored Syrup.
- Rasmalai$8.00
Chenna Balls, milk, sugar, nuts, saffron & cardamom.
- Saffron Kheer (GF)$7.00
Indian Rice pudding - Rice cooked in milk with pistachios & almonds poached & flavored with saffron.
- Mango Kulfi$8.00
Indian Mango ice cream served with whipped cream & drizzled with syrup.
- Moong Dal Halwa (V, GF)$8.00
A Rajasthani specialty, halwa made with mung lentils, sugar & nuts.
- Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake$12.00
Triple layer cake with chocolate cake, chocolate mouse and white chocolate mousse layers!
- Masala (Chai) Tea$6.00Out of stock
Tea made with milk, fennel, cardamom & cloves.
- Mango Lassi$6.00