Aroma Spice

Indian Restaurant in Hampstead & West Hampstead
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10 / 10 from 4 reviews
Address
98 Fleet Road
Hampstead & West Hampstead
London
NW3 2QX
Map
Telephone
020 7267 0444
Cuisine
Indian
Nearest Station
Hampstead Heath
0.15 miles
Opening Summary
Mon - Sun 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 12am
Restaurant Facilities

Big Screen TV

Disabled Facilities

Children Welcome

Credit Cards Accepted

Music Played

Private Area

Located in the leafy suburbs of North London, Aroma Spice is just a short walk from Hampstead Heath and the smart boutique-lined high street. The family-run restaurant has been popular with local foodies since it opened in 1999 and has attracted numerous celebrities including Kate Winslet, Russell Crowe and the Gallagher brothers. The menu focuses on fresh ingredients and bold flavours and uses authentic recipes for classic Indian dishes like biryanis, kormas and masalas. For something a little different, diners can try out Aroma Spice’s unique specialties like Afghani lamb with a rich tomato and garlic sauce; Xacuti chicken with ground coconut and aromatic spices; and shobji beghuni – a delicious Bengali curry with aubergine that’s a real treat for vegetarians.

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Aroma spice interior
Aroma spice interior

User Reviews

Sarah
from Belsize Park

Jan 30, 2013

We love Aroma Spice. If you have never been there, give it a try. It is always tasty. We go there at least once a month and the food is consistently good. Freshly made food with tons of flavour. Although Aroma Spice is not right of the heart of Hampstead, the advantage is parking! You can pretty much park right outside. And they do great take outs if you want to stay in. Can't wait to go back soon.

Name: Sarah
Location: Belsize Park
Anonymous

Dec 18, 2008

I was privileged enough to have been invited to the new Aroma Spice Indian restaurant launch party a few weeks back. Via invitation only the evening started with my eyes being amazed at the outstanding refurbishment to the venue. Having been to the restaurant before the change my opinion was lifted not only be the aesthetically pleasing exterior and interior but also at the friendly welcome by all the staff and particularly the front of house hosts.

I ordered a favourite dish to all Indian food lovers, Lamb tikka. My verdict was never swayed by the great smells that were passing me by as other diners had their food delivered to them. It was a sublime meal, succulent chunks of meat mouth-watering to the eye and wholesome once eaten and definitely worth paying more for.
Having worked in the media for a long time and having reviewed many restaurants. Aroma brought a smile to my face with its flair and unique style that one can only see in the city.

I would recommend for you take the family or a girlfriend or anyone to be fair, as I would love for someone to experience the joy I had on that evening. Worth a membership if your local and definitely worth a visit if your from a further afield.
R.Shah

Anonymous

Dec 18, 2008

Aroma Spice has to be the best Indian restaurant I know. A few months ago they closed for refurbishment and they are now back, better than ever! I have to say I have been pining for the last three months, so much so that I've eaten there three times in the past five days. The restaurant has been redesigned and is now cool and modern, with a fabulous long bar in wood and granite, and yet it is relaxed, unlike many newly designed spaces that make you feel as though you have to be on your best behaviour and sit up straight! Soft jazz or blues on the speakers, candles, crisp white table linen and lilies - all creating a really calm and convivial atmosphere.
& the food! The menu has also undergone a revamp and whilst old favourites remain, there are some new dishes which are well worth trying. I had their Tandoori trout the other night and it was fantastic - the fish was delicately flavoured and cooked to perfection. One of my friends had a new signature dish, Kuko Koko Paka, which is a Nepalese chicken dish cooked with coconut and almonds in a mild creamy sauce. My daughter had Sag Gosht and said that the lamb was really tender and the dish was beautifully spiced. The last member of our party had that traditional British favourite, chicken tikka masala, and that too came in for high praise. At the end of our meal, we were presented with wooden skewers holding three strawberries dipped in dark chocolate - just hitting the right note after the spices. The quality of the ingredients is always excellent and the chefs Shiraz and Ashiq and all their team have made their cuisine an art form.
This is truly a family business now, as the owner's two sons have joined him in the business and they have had significant input in all the refurbishment works and the menu revamp. The service remains excellent, friendly and attentive without being pushy, and on top of all that, the prices are very reasonable and the restaurant offers marvellous value for money. Go visit - you'll
sarahpilates

Sep 18, 2007

THE BEST Indian restaurant in NW3. So tasty. We go there frequently. The menu is great for me.. being the vegetarian and suits everyone else too. The flavours are better than any other place we go to and the service is welcoming. ENjoy it.. we do.
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