The Aroma Bistro – French
The Aroma Bistro invites guests into a vibrant space where the air is heavy with the intoxicating scent of toasted spices and the irresistible sizzle of golden, hand-fried pakoras. The experience is a sensory symphony of textures, ranging from the explosive, tangy crunch of jewel-toned chaats and effervescent gol gappa shots to the comforting warmth of flaky, clay-oven baked Amritsari kulchas. Every plate captures the bustling energy of a traditional bazaar, blending bold heat with cooling chutneys to create a soulful celebration of authentic street-side flavors.
Simon Avenue +16048579011 https://www.thearomabistro.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, halal, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, gerd, aip, alkaline, tlc, zone, volumetrics, renal, carnivore, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering food quality and exceptionally fresh ingredients, frequently highlighting the kitchen's commitment to excellence. Guests consistently praise the attentive service and pleasant environment, noting that the welcoming atmosphere
Menu
Indian Appetizers
- Amritsari Stuffed Kulcha - $15: Stuffed naan bread cooked in tandoor and served with chickpeas curry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Bhatura - $15: Fried Indian bread served with spicy potatoes, channa masala, raita & pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Soya Chaap - $16: Seared soy chaap chunks simmered in creamy sauce and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pakoda - $14: Mixed vegetable deep-fried fritters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pakora - $16: Soft cottage cheese deep-fried fritters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chat Papri Plate - $12: Soft cottage cheese deep-fried fritters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dahi Bhalla Chaat - $13: Crispy flakes mixed with lentil dumplings, chickpeas, potatoes, dipped in yogurt, topped with sweet and sour chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sev Puri 8PCS - $12: Golgappa balls filled with potatoes, chickpeas, onions, topped with yogurt and chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gol Gappa Shots - $18: Round, hollow puri filled with a mixture of flavored water and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Plate - $12: Chickpeas served with samosa, chutney, and yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Aloo Tikki Plate - $12: Crispy aloo tikkis topped with chickpea curry and chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paratha Plate - $18: 2 parathas served with yogurt, pickle, butter & salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fish Pakora - $16: Fried fish coated in chickpea flour and spices Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pakora - $17: Chicken coated in chickpea flour and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori Specials
- Paneer Tikka - $18: Cottage cheese marinated with spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Chicken 6PCS - $18: Chicken marinated with yogurt and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka - $18: Boneless chicken marinated with spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Chicken Tikka - $18: Boneless chicken marinated with cream cheese, cashew paste, and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seekh Kebab - $18: Minced lamb grilled in tandoor Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Prawn - $22: Jumbo prawn marinated in spices and cooked in clay oven Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Fish - $18: Fish marinated with spices and cooked in clay oven Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops 6PCS - $42: Lamb marinated with traditional spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Chaap - $18: Soya marinated with cream cheese, cashew paste, and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Indian Main Courses
- Dal Makhni - $15: Indian lentils with spices, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Tadka - $15: Creamed lentils fried in garlic and butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Masala - $15: Chickpeas cooked in tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetables - $15: Seasonal vegetables cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, peas & onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhindi Masala - $15: Okra (bhindi) cooked with onions and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $15: Mixed vegetable and grated cheese balls cooked in butter sauce and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Korma - $15: Seasonal vegetables cooked in mild creamy gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag - $15: Minced mustard leaves mixed with coriander, fresh ginger, and spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matar Mushroom - $15: Peas and mushrooms cooked in rich onion-tomato gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shahi Paneer - $16: Cottage cheese cooked in rich, creamy tomato gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $18: Pureed spinach cooked with tomato gravy and garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Butter Chicken - $18: Boneless chicken cooked in rich tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vindaloo - $20: Chicken simmered in tangy curry sauce with spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb/Goat Curry - $20: Goat or lamb cooked in onions and spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn/Fish Masala Curry - $22: Prawns or fish cooked with onions and spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Western Appetizers
- Chicken Wings (Single) - $16: 10 brined chicken wings (buffalo, hot, teriyaki, honey garlic, salt and pepper) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Prawns - $16: House breaded coconut prawns served with sweet Thai chili Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep-Fried Pickles - $12: 8 pickles, parmesan, and ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $16: Crispy calamari served with tzatziki and lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $18: Marinated corn and beans, jalapeños, olives, green onions, served with pico de gallo and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
Steaks & Entrees
- Sirloin Steak (8oz) - $35: Served with mashed potatoes, side of choice, red wine demi-glace, and Creole butter Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Ribeye (12oz) - $48: Served with mashed potatoes, side of choice, red wine demi-glace, and Creole butter
- Rosemary Thyme Chicken - $22: Seared chicken breast, mushroom demi, mashed potato, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Maple Salmon - $24: Seared salmon, maple glaze, wild rice, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Pistachio Crusted Lamb - $28: Roasted lamb, pistachio crust, mashed potato, seasonal vegetables
Cocktails
- Smoked Rosemary Negroni - $12: Gin, sweet vermouth, campari, rosemary syrup, lemon juice, splash of orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Tamarind Mule - $13: Vodka, tamarind chutney, sweet and sour mix, ginger beer top up Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Empress Gin Fizz - $14: Empress gin, sweet and sour mix, lavender syrup, egg white and ginger beer top up Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rustic Old-Fashioned - $16: Bourbon whiskey, angostura bitters, house rustic syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Lassi (Salty or Sweet) - $4: Traditional yogurt drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Lassi - $4: Yogurt drink with mango
- Mango Shake - $7: Mango flavored milkshake
- Indian Coffee - $5: Traditional Indian style coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chai - $4: Indian spiced tea
Frequently Asked Questions about The Aroma Bistro
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- The Aroma Bistro specializes in Indian cuisine, featuring traditional bazaar-style dishes like pakoras, Amritsari kulchas, and various chaats.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant is located online at https://www.thearomabistro.ca, though the provided data does not specify online ordering capabilities.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the mouth-watering food quality, exceptionally fresh ingredients, attentive service, and the welcoming, pleasant atmosphere.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Amritsari Stuffed Kulcha, Chana Bhatura, Malai Soya Chaap, Gol Gappa Shots, Fish Pakora, and Paneer Tikka.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include Amritsari Stuffed Kulcha, Chana Bhatura, Malai Soya Chaap, Gol Gappa Shots, and various traditional pakoras.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.0/5, this moderate ($$) restaurant distinguishes itself through exceptionally fresh ingredients, mouth-watering food quality, and consistently attentive service.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The Aroma Bistro offers a vibrant, welcoming environment that captures the bustling energy of a traditional bazaar with attentive service.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests report excellent value through mouth-watering food quality and exceptionally fresh ingredients.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided information does not include the restaurant's current operating hours or operational status.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience the vibrant bazaar-like atmosphere through sensory dishes like gol gappa shots, Amritsari kulchas, and live kitchen scents.
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