Aroma Indian Cuisine, Downtown

401 S Claiborne Ave Ste C, New Orleans
(504) 766-6916

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Garlic Naan Paneer Kadhai Paneer
Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Butter Garlic Naan
Garlic Cheese Naan
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Biryani
Gobi Manchurian
Butter Chicken
Chili Chicken

Menu

Appetizers
Chicken 65
A classic south Indian dish of boneless deep-fried chicken pcs tossed in a spiced yogurt sauce.
Chili Chicken
Fried chicken pieces tossed in a spicy chili sauce with onions and bell peppers.
Chili Shrimp
Shrimp sauteed in spicy chili sauce with onions and bell peppers.

Soup
Rasam Soup
A traditional south Indian spiced soup simmered with tomatoes, tamarind, and herbs.

Vegetarian Appetizers
Samosa
Two traditional crispy fried pastries stuffed with spices, potatoes, and peas.
Samosa Chat
Chili Gobi
Traditional battered, fried cauliflower stir-fried with capsicum, onions, and chili sauce.
Chili Paneer
A traditional fresh Indian cheese with capsicum, onions, and chili sauce.

Tandoori Breads
Garlic Naan
Traditional naan with garlic and butter.
Naan
An Indian yeast-leavened bread baked in a clay oven.
Cheese Naan
Traditional naan filled with cheese.
Bread Basket
Housemade butter naan, garlic naan, and onion kulcha.
Tandoori Roti
An Indian-style flatbread made with whole wheat flour.
Chili Naan
Traditional naan with chili and butter.
Paneer Kulcha
Housemade naan filled with Indian fresh cheese.

Traditional Tandoori
Tandoori
Your choice of protein marinated in yogurt and spices. A style of cooking originating from India, where meats or vegetables are marinated and cooked over an intense fire in a tandoor, a clay oven, until tender.
Tikka
Your choice of protein marinated in a mixture of yogurt, cream cheese, and chef's special spice blend. A style of cooking originating from India, where meats or vegetables are marinated and cooked over an intense fire in a tandoor, a clay oven, until tender.
Murg Malai Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, cream cheese, and spices. A style of cooking originating from India, where meats or vegetables are marinated and cooked over an intense fire in a tandoor, a clay oven, until tender.

Sides
Raitha
Plain yogurt with chopped onion and cucumber.
Mint Chutney
Plain Biryani Rice
Rice steamed with herbs and spices.
Jeera Rice
Rice simmered with cumin seeds.
Vegetarian Pilaf
Rice simmered in stock with spices.
Plain Yogurt

Signature Dishes
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken pcs marinated in yogurt, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with cashews and butter. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Tikka Masala
A popular Indian curry with marinated protein simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Briyani
A classic Indian dish made with spices, basmati rice, meat, and slow-cooked until tender. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Vindaloo
Indian curry with Portuguese influence. Your choice of protein cooked in a traditional chili paste, spices, and vinegar. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Korma
A dish consisting of your choice of protein braised with cream, cashew nut paste, and Indian spices. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Curry
An aromatic rich curry dish and simmered with coconut milk. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Chettinad
A passionately flavored south Indian dish of chef's specialty masala, coconut milk, curry leaves, and your choice of protein. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Fried Rice or Noodles
This is an Indian-style Chinese food. A combination of basmati rice or noodles stir-fried with carrots, onions, cabbage, eggs, and your choice of protein. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Pepper Fry
A spicy south Indian dish of black pepper, chili's, chef's special spice blend, and stir-fried with your choice of protein. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Gongura Chicken
A spicy and slightly sour curry simmered with chicken, onion, tomato, gongura leaves, herbs, and spices. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Shrimp Masala
A spicy and fresh dish of sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic with the chef's specialty spice blend. Signature dishes are served with white basmati rice.

Vegetarian Entrees
Palak Paneer
An Indian-style fresh cheese with a spiced creamy spinach sauce. Vegetarian dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Chana Masala
A delicious and flavorful curry made of chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, Garamond masala, herbs, and spices. Vegetarian dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi
Boiled potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Vegetarian dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Mutter Paneer
A Punjabi dish consisting of peas and paneer in a tomato-based sauce spiced with garam masala. Vegetarian dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Dal Makhani
Boiled whole Urdu dhal, kidney beans simmered with Indian herbs and spices. Vegetarian dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Dal Fry
Fresh lentils blended into a gravy with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Vegetarian dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Bhindi Masala
A stir fry of okra, onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Vegetarian dishes are served with white basmati rice.
Kadai Paneer
An Indian-style fresh cheese, onions, bell peppers with Indian masala, and a semi-dry gravy. Vegetarian dishes are served with white basmati rice.

Sweets
Gulab Jamun
An Indian classic of condensed milk and cheese, fried and soaked in sugar syrup.

Drinks
Mango Lassi
A refreshment of yogurt, sugar, and mango puree.

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Recent Reviews

The food was average, and the staff had an arrogant attitude towards customers. The prices were also high. The customer service was the worst. I initially ordered noodles and asked them to come back, but they were unattended multiple times and always had to be reminded. I even asked for a paper napkin, but they said that the restaurant didn’t have them. I don’t know how they manage to provide napkins for online orders, because I’ve ordered multiple...
June 2026
Had a craving for chicken tikka masala and always wanted to try this place. It did not disappoint. All three elements were pure perfection. Amazing naan. Fluffy rice, actually noticeably delicate and light. And the tikka masala was delicious. Will be back again soon!
June 2026
REAL Indian food at a great price point. Other places in the city serve the essence of Indian cuisine, whereas Aroma truly delivers. Great portions. Great heat level. The mango lassi is perfection. I am so sad the Magazine St. location closed, but the one downtown is actually very cozy! 10/10
June 2026

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Aroma Indian Cuisine, Downtown

401 S Claiborne Ave Ste C, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 766-6916