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Saffron India Barrel House

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What you need to know

Saffron India Barrel House is an Indian restaurant and bar at 1459 Merrimon Ave in North Asheville, just north of Beaver Lake in the old Barrel House space. Look for shrimp pakora, goat cheese naan, chicken tikka masala, lamb kolhapuri and chocolate lava cake, with Kingfisher on draft and craft beer and cocktails at the bar. It's open for lunch and dinner most days, with dinner only on Tuesday.

Local's Tip

Lunch runs until 2:30 and dinner starts at 4:30, so plan around the break. Order the goat cheese naan with a Kingfisher.

What the locals say

Locals say the bold, well-spiced food is the reason to go, even if the dining room is no frills.

What you need to know

Saffron India Barrel House is an Indian restaurant and bar at 1459 Merrimon Ave in North Asheville, just north of Beaver Lake in the old Barrel House space. Look for shrimp pakora, goat cheese naan, chicken tikka masala, lamb kolhapuri and chocolate lava cake, with Kingfisher on draft and craft beer and cocktails at the bar. It's open for lunch and dinner most days, with dinner only on Tuesday.

What the locals say

Locals say the bold, well-spiced food is the reason to go, even if the dining room is no frills.

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