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Mela 162 N FRANKIN ST

162 N FRANKIN ST, CHICAGO, IL

Featured Items

  • Garlic Naan

    Naan with minced garlic toppings.
    $4.25
  • Steamed Momo

    Nepali momo dumplings steamed to perfection. Served with special dipping sauces. (10 pcs)
    $12.95
  • Vegetable Samosa

    Crispy pastry stuffed with potatoes, green peas, and deep-fried.
    $5.50+

All Day Menu

Momo Dumplings

Nepalese Momo
  • Steamed Momo

    Nepali momo dumplings steamed to perfection. Served with special dipping sauces. (10 pcs)
    $12.95
  • Soup Momo

    Served in Mela special Nepalese soup. (10 pcs)
    $13.95
  • Chili Momo

    Momo sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, sweet & savory sauce. (10 pcs)
    $14.95

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.
    $5.50+
  • Veg Cocktail Samosa

    Crispy pastry stuffed with potatoes, green peas, and deep-fried.
    $7.50+
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls

    Crispy mixed vegetable spring rolls.
    $3.50+
  • Masala Fries

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

    Onion rings, mildly spiced, 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 cubes sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, sweet & savory sauce.
    $16.95
  • Chili Chicken

    Spiced chicken sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, sweet & savory sauce.
    $15.95
  • Chili Shrimp

    Shrimp sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, sweet & savory sauce.
    $16.95

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

  • Masala Chicken Wings

    Charbroiled chicken wings marinated in spices and grilled.
    $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 with Hot & Sweet Chilli Sauce.
    $15.95
  • Firecracker Shrimp

    Shrimp with hot & sweet chili sauce.
    $15.95

Tandoori & Grilled

  • Paneer Tikka

    Lightly charred grilled paneer cubes marinated in a blend of tandoori spices.
    $15.95
  • Chicken Tikka

    Grilled Chicken with aromatic herbs and spices.
    $16.95
  • Tandoori Chicken

    Chicken marinated in yogurt with ginger, garlic, herbs, and grilled in a clay oven.
    $17.95
  • Tandoori Shrimp

    Shrimp marinated in Mela spices and grilled.
    $17.95
  • Fish Tikka

    Grilled fish with aromatic herbs and spices.
    $16.95

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
  • Chicken Chili Masala

    Chicken cooked with bell peppers, onion, mela chili sauce, onion sauce 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 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 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 with minced garlic toppings.
    $4.25
  • Chili Naan

    Naan flavored with chilies.
    $4.50
  • Tandoori Roti

    Traditional Indian flatbread.
    $3.50
  • Cheese Naan

    Naan stuffed with Mozzarella cheese.
    $4.50

Beverages

  • Soft Drinks

    Can Soda: Coke, Coke Zero
    $2.50
  • Lassi

    Rich creamy yogurt drink.
    $5.50
  • Water

    Bottled, Sparkling
    $1.49

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 & fresh mozzarella cheese. Add onions, bell peppers, or your favorite toppings below.
    $13.95
  • Mela Tikka Masala Pizza

    Pizza with a butter masala sauce & fresh mozzarella cheese. Add onions, bell peppers, or your favorite toppings below.
    $13.95
  • Mela Palak Paneer Pizza

    Delicious pizza with a palak base & fresh mozzarella cheese. Add onions, bell peppers, or your favorite toppings below.
    $13.95
  • Mela Spice Lovers Pizza

    Choice of sauce, Choice of Protein, Green Pepper, Diced Onion & Jalapeno.
    $18.95
  • Mela Supreme Pizza

    Choice of base, Choice of Protein, Green Pepper, Onion
    $17.95
  • Mela Popeye's Pizza

    Choice of Spinach sauce, Green Pepper, & Diced Onion.
    $17.95
  • Mela Fantastic 4 Pizza

    Choice of sauce, Choice of Protein, Green Pepper, Diced Onion & Musroom.
    $18.97
  • Mela Hawaiian Pizza

    Choice of sauce + BBQ Sauce, Choice of Protein & Pineapple.
    $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

Chili Paneer

$16.95

Paneer cubes sauteed with onion, bell pepper, red chili, sweet & savory sauce.

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Mela Location and Ordering Hours

(224) 616-7825
162 N FRANKIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Closed • Opens Saturday at 11AM
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