Dilbar Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Dilbar, Asheville's vibrant gateway to authentic Indian street food. Nestled at 5 Biltmore Ave, this casual eatery offers a delightful mix of Northern and Southern Indian flavors with a splash of Indo-Chinese influence. The menu invites you to dive into a range of tantalizing dishes, from the crispy Dosas to the flavorful Veg Haka Noodles, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients.

  • Vegetarian Options: Enjoy numerous meat-free offerings that don't compromise on taste.
  • Unique Dishes: Explore exotic items like Paneer Frankie and Chicken Tikka Masala Dosa, providing a unique experience not found elsewhere in Asheville.
  • Fast Casual Experience: Order at the counter and savor your meal with an immersive ambiance that echoes the bustling streets of India.

Dilbar stands out for its inviting atmosphere and passionate staff, ensuring every dish bursts with flavor—a must-visit for any food enthusiast!

Indian Chinese

Veg Haka Noodles

Vegetarian, noodles tossed with garlic, ginger, spring onions, bell peppers.

$19.49

Chicken Haka Noodles

Wheat noodles, soy, garlic, ginger, spring onions, marinated chicken.

$19.49

Egg Haka Noodles

Wheat noodles, garlic, ginger, spring onion, bell peppers, soy, eggs.

$19.49

Veg Fried Rice

Rice, garlic, ginger, spring onions, carrots, red onions, bell peppers. (GF, V)

$18.19

Chicken Fried Rice

Rice, garlic, ginger, spring onions, bell peppers, marinated chicken. (GF)

$19.49

Veg Szechuan Noodles

Noodles and veggies cooked in Szechuan sauce, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, carrots. Szechuan sauce by nature is spicy, ordering a spice level higher than medium is not recommended. (V)

$19.49

Egg Szechuan Noodles

Wheat noodles, garlic, ginger, spring onion, bell peppers, carrots, red onion, eggs. Szechuan sauce by nature is spicy, ordering a spice level higher than medium is not recommended.

$19.49

Chicken Szechuan Noodles

Wheat noodles, Szechuan sauce, garlic, ginger, spring onions, marinated chicken. Szechuan sauce by nature is spicy, ordering a spice level higher than medium is not recommended.

$19.49

Chicken Szechuan Fried Rice

Cooked rice fried with szechuan and chicken. Szechuan sauce by nature is spicy, ordering a spice level higher than medium is not recommended. (GF)

$19.49

Egg Szechuan Fried Rice

Cooked rice fried with szechuan and eggs. Szechuan sauce by nature is spicy, ordering a spice level higher than medium is not recommended.

$19.49

Triple Fried Rice

Wheat noodles, boiled rice, soy, garlic, ginger, spring onion,

$19.49

Veg Frankie

Whole wheat roti layered with spices, green chutney, chopped onions, pickled green chilies, and frankie masala. This is one of the TASTIEST ways to enjoy Bombay (Mumbai) street food. (V)

$18.19

Paneer Frankie

Whole wheat roti layered with spices, green chutney, chopped onions, pickled green chilies, and frankie masala. This is one of the TASTIEST ways to enjoy Bombay (Mumbai) street food.

$18.19

Lamb Frankie

Whole wheat roti layered with spices, green chutney, chopped onions, pickled green chilies, and frankie masala. This is one of the TASTIEST ways to enjoy Bombay (Mumbai) street food.

$19.49

Chicken Frankie

Whole wheat roti layered with spices, green chutney, chopped onions, pickled green chilies, and frankie masala. This is one of the TASTIEST ways to enjoy Bombay (Mumbai) street food.

$19.49

Frankie

Dosa

Plain Dosa

A dosa is a thin batter-based pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, then fermented. Plain dosa is served with Sambhar (lentil curry cooked with veggies), coconut and tomato chutney. (GF, V)

$18.19

Cheese Masala Dosa

A dosa is a thin batter-based pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, then fermented. Cheese Masala Dosa is served with Sambhar, coconut chutney, tomato chutney, Cheese and potatoes cooked in Indian spices. (GF)

$19.49

Pav Bhaji Dosa

Dosa with Pav bhaji, mixed veggies cooked with Indian spices and mashed. Served with butter and green peppers. (GF, V)

$19.49

Paneer Cheese Masala Dosa

A dosa is a thin batter-based pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, then fermented. Paneer cheese masala dosa is served with Sambhar (lentil curry cooked with veggies), coconut and tomato chutney, and masala- potatoes cooked in Indian spices. (GF)

$20.79

Paneer Onion Masala Dosa

Dosa with paneer and onions. (GF)

$20.79

Mysore Masala Dosa

Dosa with a layer of red sauce made from spices and herbs.(GF, V)

$19.49

Masala Dosa

A dosa is a thin batter-based pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, then fermented. Masala Dosa is served with Sambhar(lentils and veggie curry), masala-boiled potatoes cooked with Indian spices, coconut chutney and tomato chutney.

$19.49

Chicken Tikka Masala Dosa

Dosa with a stuffing of Chicken Tikka Masala, served with lentils, coconut and tomato chutney. (GF)

$20.79

Keema Dosa

Dosa with a stuffing of minced lamb, served with a side of lentils, coconut chutney and tomato chutney. (GF)

$20.79

Dosa Platter

Comes with Plain Dosa, Cheese Masala Dosa and Masala Dosa. (GF, V)

$23.39

Chili Chicken

Indo Chinese Cuisine, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, onions and special sauce.

$15.59

Chilli Wings

Indo Chinese Cuisine, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, onions and special sauce.

$14.29

Chlli Chicken Combo

Indo Chinese Cuisine, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, onions and special sauce. Comes with white rice.

$18.19

Chilli Wings Combo

Indo Chinese Cuisine, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, onions and special sauce.

$16.89

Bhel Puri

A mixture of puffed rice, crispy chickpea noodles, vegetables (onions and potatoes), and savory sauces. This is eaten as a snack in India especially on the beaches of Mumbai. (V)

$14.29

Vada Pav

Vegetarian fast food dish native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. Consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun (pav) sliced almost in half through the middle.

$16.89

Pav Bhaji

Fast food dish from Mumbai, India, consisting of a vegetable curry (bhaji) cooked in tomato gravy and served with a soft bread roll (pav). (V)

$18.19

Keema Pav

Scrumptious lamb keema (minced meat) that is served with pav or pao, a local white bread, light and airy, colloquially called bun.

$18.19

Chole Bhature

Deep fried fluffy flat bread (bhature) served with chick pea curry. (V)

$19.49

Puri Masala

$19.49

Delhi Chaat

Spiced potato patties are smothered in a quick chickpea curry and then topped with Cilantro-Spinach Chutney, crushed rice crackers, and fresh onions and tomatoes.

$16.89

Samosa Chaat

Crushed veg samosas are smothered in a quick chickpea curry and then topped with Cilantro-Spinach-mint Chutney, crushed rice crackers, and fresh onions and tomatoes.

$16.89

Samosa

$9.09

Tikki Chaat

Aloo Tikkis (potato patties) topped with a Chickpea Curry and Chutneys. It is popular street food in India and usually eaten as an afternoon or evening snack. Contains cashews.

$18.19

Spring Rolls

Cylindrical casing of wheat-and-egg dough, filled with a shredded mixture of vegetables and deep-fried. (V)

$14.29

Idli Sambhar

Savory rice cake, served with vegetable stew, tomatoes and coconut chutney. (GF, V)

$16.89

Keema Idli

$16.89

Chicken Pakora

Deep fried marinated chicken tenders.

$18.19

Paneer Pakora

Ginger garlic marination, chick pea and tempura batter, Indian Cottage cheese.

$18.19

Veg Pakora

Spinach and onion deep fried in chickpea batter. (GF, V)

$15.59

White Rice

$3.89

Bhatura

$7.79

Puri

$7.79

Veg Momo

$14.29

Chicken Momo

$14.29

Aloo Paratha

Flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes, country style, served with Indian pickle, chutney and yogurt.

$18.19

Meat Chawal

Boneless lamb and potato curry, served with rice, salad and Indian pickle.

$19.49

Kadhi Chawal

Punjabi country side special. Onion potato dumplings cooked in yogurt sauce. Served with rice.

$18.19

Rajma Chawal

Red bean curry served with rice. North Indian favorite.

$18.19

Chicken Biryani

$18.19

Lamb Burger

$12.99

Chilli fries

$6.49

Misc Items

Shakes-Drinks

Mango Milk Shake

$7.79

Lassi

$6.49

Mango Lassi

$7.79

Jal Geera

$5.58

Maaza-Lichi

Indian Lichi juice drink.

$5.19

Maaza-Mango

Indian Mango juice drink.

$5.19

Maaza-Guava

Indian guava juice drink.

$5.19

Frooti

Indian mango juice drink.

$5.19

Sprite

$3.50

Coke

$3.50

Diet Coke

$3.50

ThumsUp

Indian cola, like Coke, but not as sweet.

$3.63

Limca

Indian lemony carbonated drink.

$3.63

Sweet Tea

$3.37

Iced Tea

$4.41

Soda

$3.50

Bottled Water

16oz

$3.89

Sparkling Water

$3.89

Coke float

$6.49

Gulab Jamun

$5.19

Ras Malai

$5.19

Jalebi

$5.19

Indian Sweets