Mela Bangladeshi Cuisine

Mela Bangladeshi Cuisine brings the authentic flavors of Bangladesh and India to Pullman, Washington, located at 350 E Main St in the heart of downtown. Founded and operated by owner-chef Abtesam Khan, known as Shaheen, this restaurant represents a remarkable entrepreneurial journey from a stay-at-home mother to a celebrated culinary entrepreneur. Shaheen personally oversees every dish that leaves her kitchen, maintaining the same standards she would for her own twin sons. The restaurant specializes in traditional Bangladeshi and Indian fare prepared entirely from scratch, including freshly ground spices in signature dishes like Beef Tehari and Biryani. What sets Mela apart is their commitment to clean eating—none of their dishes contain peanut or pea-nut oil, gluten, artificial colors, thickeners, soy, or MSG. The menu offers diverse options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, featuring heart-healthy meal choices such as the fat-free Chat salad. Diners can enjoy the intimate indoor space decorated with original art pieces or relax on the heated patio overlooking Pine Street Plaza. The restaurant operates Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm to 9pm, offering dine-in, delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Pullman Delivery, as well as catering services for events of any size, including weddings and large gatherings of over 1,000 meals.