I'd like to give Aroma 3.5, but since that's not an option, I'll give an extra 1/2 star, for 4, rather than taking one away. The atmosphere at Aroma was lovely, with light instrumental music playing. The buffet had a number of offerings. Although my usual Indian favorites (chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken) weren't quite as good as expected, I found something new to enjoy (Paneer Makhani). The wait staff were very pleasant and attentive. I plan to give them another chance to wow me with my favorites. Give them a try. And be sure to taste the paneer Makhani.
Vegan Restaurant
Aroma Indian Cuisine
· $$$$ · montgomeryCounty · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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I'd like to give Aroma 3.5, but since that's not an option, I'll give an extra 1/2 star, for 4, rather than taking one away. The atmosphere at Aroma was lovely, with light instrumental music playing. The buffet had a number of offerings. Although my usual Indian favorites (chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken) weren't quite as good as expected, I found something new to enjoy (Paneer Makhani). The wait staff were very pleasant and attentive. I plan to give them another chance to wow me with my favorites. Give them a try. And be sure to taste the paneer Makhani.
My wife and I came here for dinner and both ordered the spicy chicken tikka masala. The flavor was excellent—rich, well-balanced, and genuinely spicy in a good way. The spice level we ended up with was exactly what we were looking for, and if you really love heat, they even offer an “Indian hot” level above that. She ordered garlic naan and I had the cheese naan, and both were very tasty once everything was sorted out. There were a couple small mix-ups at first: our entrees initially came out medium instead of spicy, and my wife received cheese naan instead of garlic naan. Both issues were quickly corrected, and the staff handled it without any hassle. I also tried the traditional mango lassi. It was decent flavor-wise, though I wasn’t sure if it was meant to be served at room temperature or cold, which left me a bit unsure. Overall, the food itself was very good, especially the tikka masala and naan. Minor service hiccups aside, we enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back, especially when we’re craving something with real spice.
My wife and I came here for dinner and both ordered the spicy chicken tikka masala. The flavor was excellent—rich, well-balanced, and genuinely spicy in a good way. The spice level we ended up with was exactly what we were looking for, and if you really love heat, they even offer an “Indian hot” level above that. She ordered garlic naan and I had the cheese naan, and both were very tasty once everything was sorted out. There were a couple small mix-ups at first: our entrees initially came out medium instead of spicy, and my wife received cheese naan instead of garlic naan. Both issues were quickly corrected, and the staff handled it without any hassle. I also tried the traditional mango lassi. It was decent flavor-wise, though I wasn’t sure if it was meant to be served at room temperature or cold, which left me a bit unsure. Overall, the food itself was very good, especially the tikka masala and naan. Minor service hiccups aside, we enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back, especially when we’re craving something with real spice.
We had the combination dinner for 2 and it was fantastic! Had Indian Spicy because we like it hot and it did not disappoint. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.