Bring an appetite for bold flavors to Laila, a modern Indian restaurant at 77 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Warm Indian hospitality meets a vibrant, colorful setting, making it an easy pick for dinner for two or a night out with friends. 

Start with crispy spinach chaat or masala crab cakes, then explore tandoori specialties, biryanis, and curries. Familiar favorites like chicken tikka masala share the menu with Goan shrimp curry and wild mushroom korma. Vegetarians will find plenty of choices, including paneer dishes, lentils, and roasted eggplant. Add a handcrafted cocktail from the full bar, and grab a seat on the enclosed patio. 

Visiting earlier in the day? Laila’s lunch buffet is served seven days a week, with a wide spread of freshly prepared dishes.