Mela EateryDunedin Central, Dunedin
Mela Eatery – Indian food
Mela Eatery – Indian food
Mela Eatery – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Dunedin Central

Mela Restaurant

379 George Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016 Closed Mondays

Opening hours

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Weekly opening hours for Mela Eatery
MondayClosed
Tuesdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Thursdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Fridaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Saturday5 pm – 9 pm
Sunday5 pm – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

379 George Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016

About

About Mela Eatery

Tucked into 379 George Street in Dunedin Central, Mela Eatery serves Indian food to locals and visitors in Dunedin Central, Dunedin. It sits right in the heart of Dunedin, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of India: at Indian food venues like this, favourites such as palak paneer and garlic naan are usually on the menu. It is one of 15 Indian venues we list in Dunedin.

Mela Eatery opens 6 days a week and is closed on Mondays. The earliest start is noon on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Tuesdays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 32 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Mela Eatery include wheelchair accessible. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Indian restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Indian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
BreadsTandoori roti

Wholemeal flatbread

$4–5

CurriesBeef vindaloo

Goan-style hot and tangy curry

$20–26

Desserts & DrinksMango kulfi

Traditional Indian ice cream

$7–9

BreadsPlain naan

Leavened bread from the tandoor

$4–5

Biryani & RiceChicken biryani

Basmati layered with chicken, saffron and fried onion, served with raita

$21–27

CurriesLamb rogan josh

Slow-cooked lamb with Kashmiri chilli and whole spices

$21–27

Plan your visit

When is Mela Eatery busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Indian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Mela Eatery

Where is Mela Eatery?

Mela Eatery is at 379 George Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016, about 700 m from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Mela Eatery's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Wednesday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Thursday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Friday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Saturday 5 pm – 9 pm; Sunday 5 pm – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Mela Eatery closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays.

What kind of food does Mela Eatery serve?

Indian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Indian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Mela Eatery?

As an estimate, a meal at a Indian restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Mela Eatery?

The closest is Boss Pizza (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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