Aroma Indian Bistro Menu – Merchantville, NJ

Type : North Indian restaurant

Location : Merchantville, NJ

At Aroma Indian Bistro, we are truly dedicated in providing an upscale experience at an affordable price. Aroma Indian Bistro offers the most exquisite and authentic Indian cuisine in South Jersey. The menu encompasses the very best of North Indian Curries, Tandoor Specials, South Indian curries and includes vegetarian, meat, seafood, gluten-free, and vegan options. To complete the dining experience, we carry traditional Indian drinks and desserts.

At Aroma Indian Bistro, you will find impeccable food, outstanding customer service, and a delightful environment. Our quaint atmosphere, aroma of fresh ingredients and healthy cooking style is what has made us so popular!

Based on 304 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Aroma Indian Bistro 08109

Address:
43 S Center St #43, Merchantville, NJ 08109

Phone: (856) 320-4501

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Hours

Sunday 12–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Aloo Tikki Chat
Made from potato patties with other chaat chutneys and spices
$6.99
Amritsari Fish Pakora
Indian style battered fish is a lightly battered fish in Indian flavors, fried to a golden consistency to attain that perfect crunch and lightness
$8.99
Chicken 65
This spicy one is pan-fried chicken sauteed with curry leaves, sambal and garlic with aroma to perfection.
$8.99
Chicken Lollipop (3-Pcs/Order)
A fun chicken wing appetizer, the secret is a red-tinged marinade of garlic, chile and soy.
$5.99
Chicken Pakora
Chicken fritters made using boneless chicken and chickpea flour.
$7.99
Cholle Bhature
Cholle Bhatura is a combination of spicy chickpeas and deep fried bread called ‘bhatura’ made from soft wheat originating from the Punjab region of India.
$8.99
Gobi Manchurian
Gobi Manchurian is an Indian fried cauliflower food item popular in India
$8.99
Mango Shrimp
Shrimp in mango sauce with a sweet and spicy taste.
$8.99
Paneer Pakora
Paneer Pakora is a delicacy! Marinated cottage cheese is dipped in a batter and fried to make a crispy, mouthwatering appetizer.
$6.99
Papri Chat
Papri Chat has a perfect combination of crunch and mouth-watering flavor of home made sauces complimented by goodness of boiled potatoes, chickpeas and sprouted lentils.
$6.99
Samosa Chat
A famous street food from Mumbai made with scrambled samosa topped with authentic Indian sauces, boiled peas and veggies.
$6.99
Shrimp Pakora
A quick appetizer made with shrimp. Breaded shrimp is deep-fried to make a tasty combination of spices and flavors.
$8.99
Veg Pakora
Assorted vegetable bites in gram flour and light spices.
$5.99
Veg Samosa
Potato and vegetable wonton deep fried.
$4.99
Chicken Seekh Kabab
Ground Chicken is mixed with combination of herbs and spices and secret masala powder for great taste and then slowly cooked in clay oven.
$10.99
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Ground lamb infused with a combination of herbs and spices gives a distinct appetizing flavor, grilled in clay oven till meat gets its perfect color and aroma.
$11.99
Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in ginger garlic paste, grilled delicately.
$12.99
Tandoor Specials (From the Clay-Oven)
Anchaari Paneer Tikka
Home made paneer cheese marinated in our special Indian pickle sauce, grilled to perfection.
$12.99
Chicken Tikka
Grilled tender boneless chicken breast and thigh chunks marinated in yogurt & mild spices.
$14.99
Mint Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces in Mint and Cilantro paste.
$14.99
Lamb Boti Kabab
Try this lamb boti kabab recipe from Punjab, India which marinates the lamb in citrus yogurt paste to tenderize the meat for a delicious result.
$15.99
Chicken Malai Kabab Tikka
Chicken marinated in sour cream cheese based sauce & very mild spices.
$14.99
Masala Lamb Chops
Lamb Chops marinated in select herbs & base to tenderize the meat for a delicious result.
$16.99
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken thigh-leg combo marinated overnight in Yogurt & spices grilled to perfection.
$14.99
Tandoori Salmon
Salmon marinated in tamarind and special ‘maacha’ sauce baked in clay oven Tandoor.
$17.99
Tandoori Vegetable Platter
Assorted vegetables, grilled in clay oven.
$11.99
Chicken Entrees
Butter Chicken
This is everyone’s favorite! Chicken thigh pieces, grilled in clay oven and then simmered slowly in mix of butter, tomato paste, fenugreek leaves & fresh cream curry. Can’t go wrong with this one!
$14.99
Chicken Chettinad
Tender chicken made with a great prep of sauce – sunflower seeds, coconut and curry leaves give that taste you won’t forget!
$14.99
Chicken Curry
Chicken Breast & Thigh pieces cooked in classic saute of ginger garlic, onion, tomatoes and great flavored spices like tumeric, red pepper and star anise. Smooth and warm taste with a bowl of rice served!
$14.99
Chicken Kali Mirch
Chicken – cooked with fresh onion tomato paste & black pepper – fresh grind only.
$14.99
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in butter and garlic, cashew and raisin paste, tropical fruits, cream and a touch of coconut milk is just the hint. Our secret masala is the key!!
$14.99
Chicken Saagwala
Tender meat cooked in mild spinach gravy. Zero to no cream. Great taste and way to eat spinach!
$14.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
This is everyone’s favorite! Red & White meat are grilled in clay oven and then simmered slowly in mix of butter, tomato paste, fenugreek leaves & fresh cream curry. Can’t go wrong with this one!
$14.99
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken – cooked with fresh ginger and garlic, cooked in our home made spicy red pepper base sauce.
$14.99
Chilly Chicken
Chicken breast and thigh combo is simmered in exotic sauces and garlic paste. Gives a great taste.
$14.99
Egg Curry
Classic Indian curry with boiled eggs cooked in tomato and onion gravy.
$14.99
Kadai Chicken
Chicken Breast & Thigh pieces cooked in classic Indian Onion & Tomato curry, fresh green peppers and onions added for that great taste. Smooth and warm taste with a bowl of rice served!
$14.99
Lamb/ Goat Entrees
Bhuna Ghost Adraki (Ginger Lamb Curry)
Pieces of lamb are pan fried with prominent ginger, herbs and spices. The meat cooks in its own juices, which is what gives the deep flavor.
$15.99
Goat Curry
A traditional slow cooked goat curry recipe using five whole spices.
$15.99
Goat Kadai
Goat pieces cooked in classic Indian Onion & Tomato curry, fresh green peppers and onions added for that great taste. Smooth and warm taste with a bowl of rice served!
$15.99
Goat Korma
Bone in Goat thigh cooked in butter and garlic, cashew and raisin paste, tropical fruits, cream and a touch of coconut milk is just the hint. Our secret masala is the key!!
$15.99
Goat Saagwala
Great combination of Goat meat with thick spinach curry. Contains little to no cream and tastes delicious!
$15.99
Goat Vindaloo
Tender Goat pieces – cooked with fresh ginger and garlic, cooked in our home made spicy red pepper base sauce.
$15.99
Lamb Curry
Lamb Thigh pieces cooked in classic saute of ginger garlic, onion, tomatoes and great flavored spices like tumeric, red pepper and star anise. Smooth and warm taste with a bowl of rice served!
$15.99
Lamb Korma
Boneless Lamb thigh cooked in butter and garlic, cashew and raisin paste, tropical fruits, cream and a touch of coconut milk is just the hint. Our secret masala is the key!!
$15.99
Lamb Rogan Josh
Is a boneless Lamb dish with fresh tomato and our special sauce made with light curry paste and ‘Kashmiri’ chilly powder plus a little splash of sweet yogurt.
$15.99
Lamb Saag
Comes with tender pieces of lamb, healthier option as it has little to no cream, and plenty of spinach
$15.99
Lamb Tikka Masala
Boneless lamb thigh simmered slowly in mix of butter, tomato paste, fenugreek leaves & fresh cream curry. Can’t go wrong with this one!
$15.99
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender lamb meat cooked with fresh ginger and garlic, cooked in our home made spicy red pepper base sauce.
$15.99
Keema Matar
Ground lamb meat (Keema) and green peas (matar), seasoned with various Indian spices in a mild onion and tomato paste.
$15.99
Seafood Entrees
Fish Chettinad
Tilapia – pan fried with a great prep of sauce – sunflower seeds, coconut and curry leaves give that taste you won’t forget!
$17.99
Fish Curry
Classic Indian Onion tomato curry with tumeric and other spices. Tilapia fish used.
$17.99
Fish Curry Malabari
Tilapia – In a Thick onion paste, fried onions and that smooth texture to it -pure comfort! goes great with Aroma’s special 5 blend cheese naan.
$17.99
Goan Shrimp Curry
It is a tangy spicy shrimp curry with a variety of spices, and just a little coconut milk and cream.
$17.99
Masala Shrimp Curry
Shrimp with that traditional Indian onion tomato curry flavor with some tumeric in it.
$17.99
Salmon Curry
Pan fried Salmon with zest of lemon made with Aroma’s special curry sauce!
$17.99
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in butter and garlic, cashew and raisin paste, tropical fruits, cream and a touch of coconut milk is just the hint. Our secret masala is the key!!
$17.99
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp made with thick spinach curry. Little to no cream, great taste and loved by health conscious people.
$17.99
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Grilled Shrimp made with our famous tikka masala sauce! It has a creamy texture to it.
$17.99
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp – cooked with fresh ginger and garlic, cooked in our home made spicy red pepper base sauce.
$17.99
Vegetarian Entrees
Aloo Gobi
Aloo gobi or Indian style potato and cauliflower is a brilliant side dish for your favourite curry; it’s vibrant and delicious.
$11.99
Aloo Matar
Chunks of boiled potato and green peas sautéed in a flavorful yet simple masala base.
$11.99
Baingan Bharta
Baingan Bharta is mashed eggplant cooked with spiced tomato very flavorful dish. This is a very popular dish in Punjab usually served with roti.
$11.99
Chilly Paneer
Paneer Chunks simmered in garlic sauce with bell pepper and onions.
$13.99
Dal Makhani
Creamy black lentils cooked with onions & tomatoes.
$11.99
Kadai Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese sautéed with onion, bell pepper, ginger & garlic.
$13.99
Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Potatoes stuffed with cashews, raisins, turmeric and mild spices.
$13.99
Malai Kofta
Potato and paneer dumplings with nuts & raisin cooked in mild sauce.
$13.99
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra pan-fried with peppers, onions & pickle sauce.
$11.99
Matar Paneer
A delicious combination of soft paneer and healthy green peas in a mild spicy tomato based gravy, is a treat to taste buds at anytime.
$13.99
Palak Paneer
This Punjabi palak paneer recipe prepares a yummy curry by cooking shallow fried paneer cubes in a healthy spinach gravy sauteed with finely balanced curry spices and aromatic ghee.
$13.99
Paneer Bhurji
Crumbled or grated paneer cooked in spicy tomato gravy
$11.99
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala is a gourmet dish which is simple to cook but very flavorful. Marinated paneer with tomato gravy makes a delightful dish served with basmati rice
$14.99
Punjabi Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in rich tomato-onion gravy.
$11.99
Rajma Masala
‘Rajma Masala’ is basically a curry made from cooked red kidney beans which is later simmered in onion tomato base and few other Indian spices.
$11.99
Shahi Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese in thick onion gravy and cashew paste.
$13.99
Vegetable Chettinad
Vegetable Chettinad curry comes from the State of Tamil Nadu is famous for it’s spicy yet tasty flavor.
$13.99
Vegetable Curry
It’s a little rich, too, but so full of vegetables that it doesn’t feel too indulgent.
$11.99
Vegetable Jalfrezi
A semi-dry Indian recipe with a mix of vegetables cooked in a tomato-based gravy
$11.99
Vegetable Navratan Korma
Vegetable Korma is a delicious combination of several vegetables in a creamy sauce.
$14.99
Yellow Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with onion and tomatoes.
$10.99
Vegetable Vinadaloo
Vegetable Vindaloo is a spicy Indian curry, simmered with fresh ginger and spices, and served with basmati rice.
$11.99
Rice Entrees (Biryanis)
Chicken Biryani
Rice Biryani made with tender chicken marinated in exotic spices.
$14.99
Egg Biryani
Rice Biryani made with boiled eggs and exotic spices
$10.99
Goat Biryani
This goat biryani recipe includes goat meat marinated in a seasoned yogurt sauce layered with buttery rice for a hearty Indian meal.
$15.99
Lamb Biryani
Rice Biryani with chunks of tender lamb or goat marinated in exotic spices.
$15.99
Shrimp Biryani
Rice Biryani made with tiger shrimp marinated in assorted spices.
$15.99
Vegetable Biryani
Rice Biryani made with beans, peas, carrots & spices.
$10.99
Naan Breads (From the Clay Oven)
Cheese Naan
Signature 5 cheese blend inside hot naan! Cheese it up!
$4.99
Chicken Tikka Naan
Served with Tikka Masala Sauce. Our famous and original chicken tikka, fresh from clay oven, chopped in fine pieces filled inside naan with red onions and Aroma’s secret masala powder. Enjoy!
$7.99
Garlic Naan
Naan Bread crusted with chopped garlic.
$2.99
Kashmiri Naan
Naan bread stuffed with generous amount of dry fruits and cherries for added flavor to relish your curries in the best way possible.
$3.99
Keema Naan
Naan bread filled with minced lamb marinated in exotic spice.
$4.99
Lachha Paratha
A flaky wheat bread baked in clay oven.
$3.99
Onion Kulcha
Bread stuffed with finely chop onions and very mild spices.
$3.99
Paneer Kulcha
Bread stuffed with finely minced cottage cheese & onions mixed with North Indian spices.
$3.99
Rosemary Naan
Our Rosemary Naan has the aroma of fresh-picked rosemary leaves because we bake the herb right into the dough.
$2.99
Sesme Naan
Naan Bread made with flavorful sesame seeds.
$2.99
Tandoori Naan
White bread baked in clay oven.
$1.99
Tandoori Roti
Wheat bread baked in clay oven.
$1.99
Desserts
Gaajar Halwa (Carrot Pudding)
One of the most popular Indian dessert, here’s for you the ‘Gajar Halwa’. Known to have originated in Punjab, it is a delight during the winter months.
$4.99
Gulab Jamun
Soft, spongy and melt in mouth ‘gulab-jamuns’ drenched in delicately flavored sugar syrup is a traditional sweet in India.
$4.99
House Ice Cream
Special Indian Ice Cream with natural flavors of Saffron, Pistachio, a glaze of rose syrup.
$4.99
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Basmati rice are simmered on low heat with milk, khoya, almonds & cardamom mixed with taste of natural sweet.
$4.99
Ras Malai
This rich dessert is usually prepared is actually rasgulla soaked in rich saffron flavored creamy milk on special occasions and is served after meals
$4.99
Side Orders & Soup
Lentil Soup
Classic Indian Yellow Lentil Soup.
$3.99
Side Of Chutney
Mint & Tamarind Chutneys. Signature Indian taste.
$1.00
Side Of Mango Chutney
Chutney made from real mangoes.
$1.00
Side Of Onion & Green Chilly
Red Onions, Green Chilli & slice of lemon sprinkled with masala powder, cut in pieces, raw. Mostly eaten as form of salad with curries.
$2.00
Pachranga Achar
Indian Mixed pickle with its typical taste, made with assortment of vegetables such as: Carrots, Lotus roots, Lemons, Mango Slices etc.
$2.00
Side Of Pappadum & Chutneys
Two Zira Pappadums served with Tamarind and Mint chutneys.
$1.99
Raita Side
Tasty Indian Yogurt served as a side.
$1.00
Tikka Masala Sauce $2.00
Side Of Vegetables
Assorted vegetables, sautéed
$2.00

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Reviews

LastManStanding
Really cool Indian Restaurant… The staff was very friendly and helpful, I got the Chicken Vin da loo, & garlic Naan. I ordered the Vin da loo, Extra spicy, I absolutely was impressed! It was exactly as I hoped it would be, & that is literal Fire ! The spice was awesome! I was very happy with everything! The place is well located… Parking may be problematic on weekends & Special occasions(Keep that in mind). It’s a fairly small seating area, that seemed well lit, but cozy. I do hope to post pictures at some point. If you are in Merchantville, stop by… You won’t regret it!

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Jenny D
Very friendly service. Food was ready quickly, and it was DELICIOUS! We did takeout, so haven’t experienced their dine-in, but tables looked really nice, very clean.

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Jeremy Ball
If you love authentic, traditional fare, this is the place to get it! While I was photographing their menu, Aditya—the most personable owner—explained the complexities of Northern Indian cuisine to me. Then he sent me home with some of the most delicious Indian food I’ve ever tasted.

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Tara Brons
Best indian around. Samosa Chaat is amazing as is the korma and some gingery lamb dish we got. Good portions and sauces were on point. Hot, fresh, and delicious. Wasn’t crazy about the mango lassi we got, but it was my first time having it ever and it may just be personal preference. This is our go to Indian place after 2 great takeout experiences.

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John Maloney
I got take out. It was made very quickly 30 minutes for pick up. The dishes we got were lamb kabob as an appetizer /chicken tikka masala and Shrimp Biryani. Both were fantastic. The naan bread we chose were garlic and sesame! I would definitely recommend this place 🙂

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Jack Witzig
My wife and I were the only people there for a Sunday lunch, and the food was fine, but not great, even for a buffet. The chicken was tender and the naan supple, but the veg dishes were clearly slowly overcooked in the chafing dishes.

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L B
Had takeout from there today. General consensus from the group was that it was ok. A nice change in take out for us. The rice was horrible. It was hard as a rock and extremely dry. The Naan was ok, no real flavor to it. Rice pudding was amazing. Overall, an ok meal. Would try it again.

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Rachna Dherwani
I ordered their lunch combo! Amazing deal on grubhub! Great price and great food.

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Bob Dole
Giving one ⭐️ because of bad experience. This used to be my favorite place for Indian cuisine but due to a recent order I do not think I can recommend this place any longer… ordered the chicken tikka masalla and a lamb dish… the portion sizes were abysmal, not what they normally are. The chicken had 6 pieces of chicken there, I feel like I basically paid $16 for a bowl of sauce. The lamb dish had 4 pieces of lamb in it… for $20?!?! not sure what happened there tonight, if they ran out of food or the chef was trying to save money. I did call and complain and all I got was a “sorry, we’ll let the chef know”… no offer to make it right… it’s unfortunate incidents like this can make a business lose a customer for life…

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Kelly K
The food was very evenly flavored, the chicken lollipops were nice and crispy and juicy in the inside ,saagchicken was great,also the butter chicken and their Nan was the best I’ve had 30 yrs keep up the good work folks!!!

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