We stopped in for lunch. This restaurant is tucked a block off of Rangeline and a short walk from Carter Green and the Performing Arts Center. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with booths, tables, and a full bar. They have moon chandeliers! Our server Joorie was delightful. She helped us with our decisions as well as suggested pairings. The food was delicious. Every dish was hot and fresh. We had a great meal and are looking forward to returning. read more

Had lunch at Aroma Experience for the first time. It came highly recommended so we thought we would give it a try. We were not disappointed! There was a light crowd for lunch, which surprised me given the excellent Indian food. I strongly encourage others to give this new restaurant a try. For an appetizer we had the Shahi Kurkuri Bhindi. This is thinly sliced okra with light breading and seasoning. It is deep fried. It was $10 for plenty to share. We would definitely order it again. They have a lunch menu but we ordered from the regular dinner menu. My wife had the Punjav's Favorite Tikka Masala with chicken. It was $19 and is ranked as some of the best she said she has ever had. I enjoyed the Kashmiri Rogan Josh. You can order it with lamb, chicken, or bone-in goat. I chose the lamb. The serving was very generous and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was $19 as well. We ordered the Rosemary Garlic Naan, for $5, to accompany the dishes and it did not disappoint. All dishes were served with rice. The decor is upscale modern. The servers were very attentive, pleasant. and knowledgeable about the menu. This is the best Indian food I have had in Carmel and ranks very high among any Indian restaurants I have experienced. I encourage others to give it a try ... even if you may have never tasted Indian food. You will find something on the menu and you will not be disappointed. read more

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I have been on the lookout for a consistent and creative Indian restaurant near Zionsville as Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines. Aroma is an absolute gem of a restaurant that's tucked away near the Carmel city center. The ambiance inside is modern and sleek however I do think that it does look a bit barren and could have more decorations. We came on a very slow lunch day so all the attention and service was on us which was nice. Now for the food...I'm a huge fan of lamb curries or anything with tender and flavorful meat but the star of the show was the vegetarian paneer dish which had the most flavorful and rich sauce simmered with cubes of tender paneer cubes. The Champaran Lamb Curry was also to die for as the spices, fried shallots, and saffron take the dish to a new level. The Madras Fish Curry (Salmon) was wonderful as well and had a wonderful presentation. Lastly, the rosemary garlic naan combined with the curries was the finishing touch. I've never seen an Indian restaurant go beyond butter garlic naan however Aroma has a Classic and Aroma series which has amazing options for their Naan and even Rice! If you're looking at reviews of this place and debating on whether to go or not don't think about it Trust me JUST GO! read more

Aroma Experience - Top left: Madras Fish Curry Top right: Rosemary Garlic Naan Bottom Left: Peshawari Kadhai Paneer Bottom right: Champaran Lamb Curry - Indian Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

They have some unique offerings at this location. The food was excellent as always. I enjoy all the gluten free options they have. read more

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Tried Aroma Experience recently, and while the ambience was quite nice and we were warmly welcomed by the staff which raised our hopes, the food unfortunately didn't live up to it. The Bhatti Chicken appetizer was decent, but things went downhill from there. We ordered the Matki Handi as the main course, and it was extremely disappointing, it tasted like raw tomatoes and onions tossed together with no depth or balance in flavor. To make matters worse, the portion was shockingly small, just a spoonful of curry spread thinly in the dish. For the price and presentation, we expected much better quality and quantity. Definitely not worth a second visit unless major improvements are made. read more

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Un​ac​cus​tomed to dining on Indian cuisine, this was my first time at Aroma but second time at this type of ethnic food experience. I delighted in the rich Delhi butter chicken and was pleased to know I could choose my spice level. The ambiance was a simple elegance, not overly decorated to deduct from the upscale feel. From the dining dishes to the lighting to the comfortable seats, the attention to detail worked beautifully. I also appreciated that the restaurant was not overwhelmed with bar space and not cluttered with liquor bottles; this could've attracted a loud party crowd, which takes away from the elegance. Adjacent to the Veterans Way garage, parking is complimentary and walking is reasonable even while wearing heeled boots. I had noticed another reviewer mentioned the slow service, and it was. The restaurant wasn't busy on this Saturday evening (November 9, 2024), yet I only saw one server the entire time. He laid eyes on our table twice. The second time, he was making his way to our table, paused and stared, and then turned back around. Eventually, I had mentioned to the host about our long wait without being given something to drink. I hope Aroma Experience will swiftly address the need for more prompt, attentive service. read more

Aroma Experience - Delhi Butter Chicken (gf) - Indian Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Best Indian food we've ever had anywhere! And so many vegetarian choices....Naan was excellent. Eggplant curry was just fabulous. Also glad to see a full bar! Great service. read more

The new Aroma Experience is located in Carmel City Center and is decorated beautifully and kept very clean. The food and service, however, left us very disappointed. We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday. There were maybe 5 other tables filled. It took 1 hour and 15 minutes to get our entrees and that was only after multiple follow ups with the servers. When the food arrived, it was so salty we could barely eat it. During the course of our wait, we were asked if another family could also sit at our table because they wanted to give away their table. The table next to us waited for 45 minutes without even a glance or a glass of water given to them. We had very high hopes for this restaurant as we've had very positive experiences at the sister property downtown, but we unfortunately will not be returning here. read more

This is an Indian fine dine restaurant that not only has a great ambience but also satisfies your taste buds. We were visiting Carmel and decided to give this place a try. The restaurant is very well decorated and has a modern look. The server was a little confused and seemed lost but got our order right. They have a big menu and some unique appetisers. We ordered jackfruit galauti kebabs and kale chaat for appetisers. I highly recommend the kebabs, the kale chaat was ok. For the drinks, we wanted to order some Indian beers but they were out of most of the options. For the main course, we ordered paneer rara which was great. We also ordered veg jalfrezi which can easily be skipped. The chilli garlic naan was soft and full of flavour. Everything was a little expensive but the portion sizes are good. Overall, I would recommend to visit this place if you are around. read more

The food is delicious, potions are generous and very well priced! It is a little hidden but worth the adventure! It's cozy and elegant and the rosemary naan is wonderful! read more

Service was wonderful! Food was even better! All of the dishes had a fantastic blend of spice and as a cilantro critic, the mint and cilantro sauce was perfect. I couldn't even taste the cilantro. The owner was so kind to us, and truly cared about our experience. read more

My husband and I have only been to Aroma once but we enjoyed it a lot. The food was very good as was the service and I'm sure we'll go back.

Great quality food, decent portions as well. The inside is also very clean and has a nice ambience. Maybe a bit on the pricier side.

This Indian food place is different from all other Indian food places in and around Indy area. Good ambience, great service and chefs knew what were they doing! The tandoori chicken was moist. The rule of thumb, if you can enjoy tandoori chicken without any sauce and still enjoying it, it's authentic. It had perfect smoky taste. The Delhi butter chicken was a perfect blend of sweet and spicy. One of the best I have tasted around this area. The presentation of the dishes tells you that professional training is involved. Will try more dishes here first sure! read more

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Aroma Experience is exactly that, a delightful experience. I'll preface this review by saying, I have never had Indian food prior to Aroma. It's new to Carmel and with it being Devour, we decided to give it a try. I ordered the $19 four course paneer tikka meal. The appetizer was a Mango Lassi drink and Samosas. The mango lassi was delicious, it's similar to a mango smoothie but less thick. I savored it throughout the whole meal! Up next came the Samosa which is an empanada style pastry with peas and potatoes. Finally the main event of, Paneer Tikka Masala served with rice and naan. Hands down the best thing of the entire meal. This is the reason I will continue to come back. We ended with Malai Kulfi for dessert, which is a frozen Indian homemade ice cream with a type of sweetened condensed milk on it. It was a great way to end the meal. Overall, we were completely stuffed but absolutely blown away! We have already been back. This will remain in our rotation of restaurants! read more

Our favorite place in Indy for Indian food is Aroma! The rosemary garlic naan bread is delicious and the Tikka Masala Chicken is full of flavor. I love going to this spot due to the amount of meat and vegetarian options that they have. The location is great too since it is in the Carmel city center and parking is complimentary. If you are looking for cocktails they do have some on the menu, but I would say their food is really where it is at quality wise! read more

Aroma Experience - Punjab's Favorite Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Great food, it was quick and very tasty. All the flavor were great and the staff was very friendly.

This place was amazing and incredible service! If you love Indian food, the menu here is so authentic and incredibly tasty with amazing flavors. Unlike under Indian places I've eaten at, this one felt a little lighter. You weren't dragging yourself out afterwards. Big portions and such tasty appetizers. Must try the paneer appetizers and the butter chicken. We got mild, which had essentially no spice so if you want a little bit, I would go with medium. read more

Aroma Experience moved into Carmel City Center earlier this year. Because this location is off the beaten path, you may not have noticed it or known it existed. The owner has a location in Broadripple and near Fountain Square as well. Additionally, there is a place called the Aroma Room on Rangeline Road which may bring about some confusion - they are completely different types of services. Aroma Experience is owned by an Indian family, all of the professional chefs are Indian, the food is authentic and fantastic. There are many gluten free options as well. One of our best friends is from Goa, India and we were there with him last night and he concedes that this is of the absolute best places in the Indy area to find authentic Indian food. Service was great and we were warmly welcomed and assisted the entire time we were there; all of our needs and orders were provided timely. Check it out soon! https://aromaindy.com/carmel-carmel-city-center/ read more

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We got the chingaari prawns to start. Delicious flavor, but incredibly overcooked. For main courses, we order the classic chicken tikki masala, and coconut curry salmon. Both were very delicious. The garlic naan is fresh and delicious. Overall go for the food. The service was a little weird. Hence the 4*. read more

Last night was our first visit to this restaurant but it will not be our last. The food was absolutely delicious, the space was clean and lovely, and every member of the restaurant staff was pleasant. Cannot recommend it highly enough. read more

We went for Devour Indy to try a new restaurant. It was amazing. Aroma had gained two new regular customers. I would highly recommend for Indian cuisine in Carmel. read more

Please don't eat from here. I had a bug or insect in my food. This is what I had in my food. read more

Aroma Experience - Indian Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

We've been to Aroma Experience 3 times so far. We like the location, the good service and the food. It offers an extensive menu of Indian food and our experience is that each item we tried was delicious. Last visit was on a Thursday evening, and it was nearly empty which is unfortunate because Aroma Experience is more deserving. read more

Ambience excellent! Food, choices , and service even better!! This restaurant is beyond the usual Indian fare. Akshay was amazing with helping to chose new dishes!! Definitely going back. read more

The food is absolutely delicious and amazing service! Very authentic with lots of variety. We will back. My new favorite.

Excellent meal and helpful suggestions from waiter. Beautiful inside and food arrived quickly and well prepared. Will visit again when in the area read more

We loved the food! Served very artistically and service could not have been better. Ambiance was very relaxing and added to our positive dining experience. read more

My parents went here for their date night last week as it was new and they'd heard good things about the restaurant. They said it was nice the and looked very presentable however once they were seated it only seemed to go downhill from there. Service was terrible, servers were rude and unpleasant to them. The food itself was ok but not anything special and definitely didn't warrant the price. To make matters worse though several hours after they got home they got sick and vomited for the rest of the night. I felt terrible for them and I know it was this location that gave them food poisoning because that was the only thing my Mom ate for the entire day. So to make a long story short if you want to get overpriced food with poor service and get food poisoning then this is your place, otherwise I'd stay away. read more

Had dinner here tonight with a friend, it is definitely the best Indian food I have had in a long time. The samosas were perfect!!! Will definitely be back and will definitely be recommending to others. read more