Aroma Indian Bistro Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Aroma Indian Bistro, your new destination for authentic Indian cuisine in Merchantville, NJ. This enchanting bistro seamlessly marries casual and classy dining, making it perfect for family dinners, group gatherings, or a quiet night out. The menu boasts an array of vibrant vegetarian and vegan options that showcase the richness of Indian flavors.

  • Indulge in aromatic curries, tandoori specialties, and savory street foods.
  • Enjoy the convenience of takeout and delivery, as well as catering for your special events.
  • With options like outdoor seating and dog-friendly policies, Aroma ensures a welcoming experience for everyone.

Don't miss their happy hour specials paired with a fine selection of wines and beers. Aroma Indian Bistro invites you to savor the essence of India right at your table. Come and discover a taste that lingers long after your last bite!

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 panfried chicken sauteed with curry leaves, sambal and garlic with aroma to perfection.

$8.99

Chicken Lollipop 3PcsOrder

A fun chicken wing appetizer, the secret is a redtinged 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 mouthwatering 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 deepfried 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

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 thighleg 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

Tandoor Specials From the ClayOven

Chicken Entrees

Butter Chicken

This is everyones favorite! Chicken thigh pieces, grilled in clay oven and then simmered slowly in mix of butter, tomato paste, fenugreek leaves fresh cream curry. Cant 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 wont 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 everyones favorite! Red White meat are grilled in clay oven and then simmered slowly in mix of butter, tomato paste, fenugreek leaves fresh cream curry. Cant 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

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. Cant 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

Lamb Goat Entrees

Seafood Entrees

Fish Chettinad

Tilapia pan fried with a great prep of sauce sunflower seeds, coconut and curry leaves give that taste you wont 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 Aromas 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 Aromas 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

Aloo Gobi

Aloo gobi or Indian style potato and cauliflower is a brilliant side dish for your favourite curry its vibrant and delicious.

$11.99

Aloo Matar

Chunks of boiled potato and green peas sauteed 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 sauteed 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 panfried 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 tomatoonion 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 its spicy yet tasty flavor.

$13.99

Vegetable Curry

Its a little rich, too, but so full of vegetables that it doesnt feel too indulgent.

$11.99

Vegetable Jalfrezi

A semidry Indian recipe with a mix of vegetables cooked in a tomatobased 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

Vegetarian Entrees

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

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 Aromas 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 freshpicked 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

Naan Breads From the Clay Oven

Desserts

Gaajar Halwa Carrot Pudding

One of the most popular Indian dessert, heres 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 gulabjamuns 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

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, sauteed

$2.00

Side Orders Soup