About Aroma Spice
Expect exceptional home-style curries from locally adored Aroma Spice. One of the longest-running family owned restaurants in Hampstead, has forged some iconic recipes in its time, including their king prawn dishes - try a King Prawn Garlic Chilli, or a Tandoori King Prawn Masala.
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Chicken Biryani
£11.95Butter Murg
£11.95Chicken Tikka [M]
£10.95Garlic Chilli
£10.95Vegetable Balti
£10.95Shobji Bheguni
£12.95Tandoori Paneer Tikka Korma
£11.95Bengal Fish Bhuna
£12.95Tawa Sagwala
£10.95Tikka Massala
£10.95
Starters
Onion Bhajee [V]
Fine slices of onion coated in a spicy batter containing cumin, coriander and fresh green chilli then deep-fried.£4.50Seekh Kebab [S]
Minced lamb with coriander, cumin, green chilli and onion skewered and grilled in the tandoor.£6.50Lamb Samosa
Light and tasty deep-fried savoury pastries with a mildly spiced minced lamb filling.£4.50Prawn Puree
Prawns pan cooked in our executive chefs’ secret blend of herbs and spices in a very light sauce accompanied by our fluffy puree bread.£7.95King Prawn Puree
King Prawns pan cooked in our executive chefs’ secret blend of herbs and spices in a very light sauce accompanied by our fluffy puree bread.£9.50Vegetable Samosa [V/VG]
Light and tasty deep-fried savoury pastries with a mildly spiced vegetable filling.£3.50King Prawn Butterfly
Succulent King prawn butterflied, coated in mildly spiced gram flour batter and then lightly fried.£8.95Lamb Tikka [S]
Marinated cubed pieces of Lamb grilled in the tandoor.£7.50Chicken Tikka [S]
Marinated cubed pieces of chicken grilled in the tandoor.£5.95Dall Soup [V/VG]
A thick mildly spiced red lentil soup with garlic, sea salt and crushed peppercorns.£5.50Chicken Momo
Mildly spiced flaked chicken, wrapped in puff pastry, topped with mozzarella cheese and cooked in the oven, served with our sweet and sour signature sauce.£8.50Chicken Samosa
Light and tasty deep-fried savoury pastries with a mildly spiced minced chicken filling.£4.50Aloo Chat
£4.95MuliGatawany Soup [V/VG]
This aromatic Anglo-Indian soup is a curry house staple. The name mulligatawny comes from two Tamil words meaning 'pepper' and 'water'.£5.50Shami Kebab
Minced lamb with coriander, cumin, green chilli and onion arranged into patties lightly fried and topped with a fried egg.£7.50Chicken Chat
£5.95
The Health Connoisseur - Clay Oven Grilled 👨🏽🍳
Tandoori takes its name from the 'Tandoor'. A large charcoal heated clay oven in which meat and fish are traditionally cooked in the southern regions of Asia. These dishes are marinated for hours in yogurt, ginger, garlic, lime and a mixture of spices.
Chicken Tikka [M]
"Tender pieces of Chicken, Lamb, Paneer or Salmon marinated in a mixture of ground spices, natural yogurt and lime. Finally skewered then slow cooked in the tandoor"£10.95Tandoori Mixed Grill
A delectable selection of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, seekh kebab and tandoori chicken served on a bed of crispy green leaf salad.£21.95Lamb Shashlik
"Similar to our tandoori tikka dishes, tender pieces of Chicken or Lamb marinated with the addition of bell peppers and chunks of onion, in a mixture of ground spices, natural yogurt and lime. Finally skewered then slow cooked in the tandoor. All our tandoori dishes are cooked with a slight char (unless specifically requested) to ensure an unbelievable depth of smokey flavour"£15.95Half Chicken
"Tender pieces of on the bone Chicken marinated in a mixture of ground spices, natural yogurt and lime. Finally skewered then slow cooked in the tandoor"£8.95Lamb Tikka [M]
"Tender pieces of Chicken, Lamb, Paneer or Salmon marinated in a mixture of ground spices, natural yogurt and lime. Finally skewered then slow cooked in the tandoor"£15.95Chicken Shashlik
"Similar to our tandoori tikka dishes, tender pieces of Chicken or Lamb marinated with the addition of bell peppers and chunks of onion, in a mixture of ground spices, natural yogurt and lime. Finally skewered then slow cooked in the tandoor. All our tandoori dishes are cooked with a slight char (unless specifically requested) to ensure an unbelievable depth of smokey flavour"£12.95Whole Chicken
"Tender pieces of on the bone Chicken marinated in a mixture of ground spices, natural yogurt and lime. Finally skewered then slow cooked in the tandoor"£16.95King Prawns [M]
" Juicy ocean King Prawns marinated in a mixture of ground spices, natural yogurt and lime. Finally skewered then slow cooked in the tandoor"£18.95Seekh Kebab [M]
"Mouth watering minced lamb mixed with our executive chefs blend of hand selected and ground spices, partnered with green chillies, coriander & fresh lime juice. This is shaped into sausages and skewered in the tandoori oven"£12.50Tandoori Salmon [M]
Sustainably sourced Scottish Salmon fillets marinated in Executive Chefs secret blend of herbs and spices rapidly cooked in our searing hot Tandoori Oven. Served with our own mint sauce. The best Fish in Hampstead.£15.95
Chefs Special Dishes
Tikka Massala
From its origins over 20 years ago by south Asian chefs to suit European tastes tikka masala has probably become the single most popular curry dish in the country. Tikka pieces cooked in a delicious mild and creamy tomato sauce.£10.95Pasanda
A mild and rich curry with pieces of lamb or chicken cooked in a cream, coconut milk and almond sauce. A delicate dish in which the spices can easily be discerned, ideal for those new to curry.£10.95Butter Murg
"This dual-layer curry is a favourite amongst our patrons, not to be confused with a Murg Makhani, Succulent pieces of chicken marinated with ginger, garlic and yogurt, served in a rich tomato sauce topped with butter & cream"£11.95Xacuti Chicken
A highly spiced south Indian chicken curry, prepared using freshly ground coconut tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and carom seeds.£15.95Tandoori Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade Indian cottage cheese marinated and skewered, cooked in the tandoor and topped with a masala sauce.£11.95Naga
Cooked in a very hot Naga sauce, for die hard chilli fans!£10.95PopularKarims Special Biriyani
Special Biriyani prepared using a mix of carrots, mushrooms, pilau rice, chicken tikka & lamb tikka.£15.95Aroma Special
A highly spiced lamb dish with spring onions, green peppers, scotch bonnet, ginger and fresh green chillies. An adaptation of a dish much loved by one of our loyal patrons. Insanely hot doesn’t mean tasteless at Aroma Spice. Try if you dare!£15.95Garlic Chilli
Chicken, lamb, prawn or king prawns in a lightly spiced tomato, green chilli and garlic base.£10.95Bheguni King Prawns
Whole Aubergine stuffed with Ocean King prawns, fresh herbs and mixed spices cooked in the tandoor and served with a mild sauce. A delicious dish for those crustacean lovers.£16.95Kuko Koko Paka
A mild and rich Nepalese dish. Tender chicken in a coconut pulp, coconut cream and ground almond sauce.£15.95Lamb Naga Masala
Saucy tomato base with onions, pepper strips and special hot Bengali chillies.£14.95Chicken Naga Masala
Saucy tomato base with onions, pepper strips and special hot Bengali chillies.£12.95Kali Mirch Murg
A combination of diced chicken with roasted ground peppercorns. A hot and spicy Goan dish drawing much of its heat and flavour from mirch (sun dried chilli).£10.95Tandoori King Prawn Masala
Ocean King prawns shelled and cooked in a medium spiced tomato and cream sauce.£15.95Butter Lamb
"This dual-layer curry is a favourite amongst our patrons, not to be confused with a Makhani, Succulent pieces of lamb marinated with ginger, garlic and yogurt, served in a rich tomato sauce topped with butter & cream"£15.95Hari Ali Massala
Breast of chicken marinated in spices, spinach, mint and coriander. Charcoal grilled and then curried in a rich creamy sauce.£14.95Chicken Shashlik Masala
Marinated pieces of chicken skewered with chunks of pepper and tomato then roasted in the tandoor. Served in a creamy masala sauce.£13.95Karahi Dhal Ghost
Yellow lentils and lamb, cooked with onions and green peppers in a medium spiced, reduced sauce.£12.95Tandoori Paneer Tikka Korma
An enchanting dish made with homemade paneer. Paneer marinated in cream and coconut, tandoori cooked until slightly charred then transferred to a pan and finished in a sumptuous coconut milk and almond sauce. A favourite amongst our patrons.£11.95Jhinga Zafrani
Cooked with fresh Ocean Tiger Prawns, aubergine, Kashmiri chilli, cardamom, saffron, yoghurt and tossed okra in a medium hot spiced sauce.£16.95Shatkora
Cooked in a bhuna style sauce with a Bangladeshi citrus fruit closely related to the lemon family. An acquired taste.£10.95Achari
£10.95Lamb Shashlik Masala
Marinated pieces of Lamb skewered with chunks of pepper and tomato then roasted in the tandoor. Served in a creamy masala sauce.£15.95
Fish Specials
Bengal Fish Massala
£12.95Bengal Fish Bhuna
£12.95Fish Korai
£12.95
Lamb Specials
Tandoori Lamb Chop Bhuna
Delectable lamb chops flavoured with garlic, ginger and a selection of spices hand selected by our Executive Chef. Marinated in a rich and creamy sauce of natural yoghurt and coconut milk. These are cooked in the tandoor and then transferred to a pan to finish in a lightly spiced sauce thickened with tomato purée and garlic, garnished with fresh coriander.£18.95Gosht Khali
A highly spiced lamb dish with onions, ginger, green peppers and fresh green chillies.£15.95Badami Gosht
A deliciously mild and creamy dish comprising tender lamb pieces in pistachio, almond and coconut milk sauce.£15.95
Biryani Dishes
Biriyani Dishes A hugely popular dish eaten throughout southern Asia and the Middle East. Chicken, Lamb, Prawn or King Prawn cooked in a sauce reduced to a dry curry and combined with fragrantly spiced basmati rice accompanied by a vegetable sauce.
Lamb Biryani
£14.95Chicken Biryani
£11.95PopularChicken Tikka Biryani
£12.95Vegetable Biryani
£10.95Lamb Tikka Biryani
£15.95House Special Biriyani
Just like our normal biriyanis, chicken, lamb, prawn and vegetables cooked with fragrantly spiced basmati rice, served with an Indian omelette and accompanied by a Tarka Dahl. You haven’t truly had a biriyani until you have tried this!£15.95Prawn Biryani
£15.95King Prawn Biryani
£18.95Kachi Biriyani
This dish was introduced by the Chagatai people of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Residents of these temperate regions prefer red meat, especially Lamb. They learnt to prepare a special dish using red meat with rice and various ingredients, such as butter, pepper, salt, cardamom, local spices & nutmeg. We marinate lamb overnight in a fragrantly spiced sauce. This is then cooked and layered in a cooking pot in the order of rice, lamb and sauce, rice, lamb and sauce again. Served with a Tarka Dahl.£15.95Vasco Da Gama Biriyani (VDG)🐔🐑🦐🌶🧨🔥🧯🙏🏽
Chilli was brought to India by Vasco Da Gama in the 16th Century. Chicken, lamb or king prawn cooked in an extremely spicy yet fragrant naga sauce with fluffy Himalayan basmati rice. An abundance of green chilli, sun-dried chilli & scotch bonnet, served with a vegetable curry side. Not for the faint hearted! Mind numbingly spicy doesn't mean tasteless at Aroma Spice Hampstead... Try if you dare! 😈£15.95
Tawa Dishes
Tawa Garlic Chilli
Chicken, lamb, prawn or king prawn tikka cooked in a garlic and chilli tawa sauce.£10.95Tawa Sagwala
Sumptuous pieces of Chicken, Lamb, Prawn or King Prawn cooked in our signature tangy tawa sauce with baby leaf spinach.£10.95Tawa
Tender Chicken, Lamb, Prawn or King Prawn pieces cooked in a mild fresh tomato and tawa sauce.£10.95
Balti Dishes
Prawn Balti
£15.95Vegetable Balti
£10.95Lamb Balti
£13.95Chicken Balti
£11.95Tandoori King Prawn Balti
£18.95Special Mixed Balti
Cooked like a traditional Balti but with chicken tikka, mincemeat, tomato and potato, topped with a boiled egg and served with a fluffy nan bread.£16.95
Vegetable Main Dishes
Tandoori Paneer Tikka Masala
From its origins over 20 years ago by south Asian chefs to suit European tastes tikka masala has probably become the single most popular curry dish in the country. Home-made Indian Cottage Cheese cooked in a clay oven until slightly charred and then cooked in a delicious mild and creamy coconut & tomato sauce.£11.95Palak Paneer
Baby spinach leaves and fresh homemade paneer sautéed with the Executive Chefs’ blend of secret spices.£9.95Aloo Gobi Korma
A subtle concoction of cubed potato and cauliflower florets cooked in a creamy coconut milk, cream and almond sauce.£9.95Shobji Bheguni
A delicious mediumly spiced Bengali curry containing aubergine and tomato as the main ingredients. Whole aubergine hollowed out and cooked in the tandoor. The contents of the aubergine are cooked with fresh assorted vegetables in a pan and then stuffed back into the aubergine skin and topped with a spicy lentil sauce. This is a dish which involves 3 separate cooking procedures. Truly a King among vegetarian dishes.£12.95Tandoori Paneer Tikka Korma
An enchanting dish with homemade Paneer. Paneer marinated in cream and coconut, tandoori cooked until slightly charred. Transferred to a pan and finished in a sumptuous coconut milk and almond sauce. A favourite amongst our patrons.£11.95
Vegetable Side Dishes
Sag Aloo
Spicy, cubed potato, accompanied with fresh, baby-leaf spinach, lightly sautéed with fresh garlic and spices.£5.50Tarka Daal
A delicious combination of masoor and mong lentils cooked with fresh tomato and mixed herbs. Perfectly accompanies drier dishes like chicken tikka and Tandoori cooked dishes.£5.50PopularBombay Aloo
Cubed potato in a spicy tomato sauce. Ideal comfort food.£5.50Chana Masala
A classic North Indian snack. Chickpeas cooked in a multitude of spices giving it that signature Aroma Spice taste.£5.50Vegetable Curry
A mixture of mushrooms, peas, carrots, green beans and cabbage cooked in a mild sauce.£5.00Sag Paneer
Just as rich and delectable as our Matter Paneer, but with garden peas substituted for fresh baby leaf spinach. Please indicate if you would like this served "traditional style", whereby we will not use any sugars or cream making this slightly spicy. This is served sweet and creamy as is.£6.50PopularAloo Ghobi
Cubed potato combined with cauliflower and cooked with garlic, cumin, turmeric and garam masala.£5.50Bhajee
Mildly spiced stir fried dishes. Tossed with banana shallots, South-Indian salt, curry leaves and a selection of delicate spices. Traditionally served as an accompaniment to a main course.£5.50Aloo Peas
Cubed spicy potato, cooked with fresh garden peas, tempered with garlic, turmeric and mustard seeds. A staple dish on the menu whenever our Managing Director is having anything to eat.£5.50PopularNiramish
Very popular in Bangladesh, commonly known as bhazi. Chopped and peeled new potatoes and mixed vegetables fried in onions, spices and fresh green chillies.£5.00Matter Paneer
A mild fresh and creamy side dish comprised of delicious pieces of homemade paneer and garden peas. Please indicate if you would like this served "traditional style", whereby we will not use any sugars or cream making this slightly spicy. This is served sweet and creamy as is.£6.50
Rice and Breads
Pilau Rice
Fragrant long grain Himalayan basmati rice prepared with cardamom and cinnamon.£3.95Garlic Naan
Naan with a crispy garlic topping. The Indian take on, Italian garlic bread.£3.50Steamed White Rice
Steamed long grain Himalayan basmati rice.£2.95Naan
Delicious leavened bread baked on the walls of the tandoor.£2.50Paratha
Crispy layered bread pan fried on a cast iron tawa griddle.£3.50Peshwari Naan
Deliciously fluffy naan bread stuffed with a sweet coconut, sultana and almond filling. Incredible partnered with our Korma or Passanda. Our managing directors’ sons, single most favourite item on the menu. Would you give away your last slice? We wouldn’t!£4.50Garlic Rice
Garlic infused basmati rice.£4.20Vegetable Rice
Fragrant long grain Himalayan basmati rice prepared with our secret blend of spices, carrots, peas, green beans and cabbage.£4.95Special Fried Rice
Basmati rice spiced and fried with free range egg and garden peas. Garnished with mustard seeds for that distinctive bite.£4.95Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked upon a tawa griddle.£2.50Mushroom Rice
Fragrant long grain Himalayan basmati rice prepared with our secret blend of spices and fresh button mushrooms.£4.95Bread Basket
A selection of mini plain, garlic and peshwari Naan. Perfect for that little bit of variety when sharing with a friend or two.£7.50Coconut Rice
Coconut infused basmati rice. The perfect accompaniment for those rich and creamy dishes like butter chicken.£4.95Stuffed Cheese Naan
Naan bread with an indulgently gooey mozzarella cheese stuffing. A favourite amongst our patrons in our many years of service.£3.50Chilli Naan
Naan prepared using fresh green chillies & topped with coriander. An excellent accompaniment for our braver patrons.£3.00Aroma Chilli Cheese Naan 🌶️🧀😜
Naan prepared using fresh green chillies with an indulgently gooey mozzarella cheese stuffing, & topped with coriander. You asked for this one and we delivered! Try this, the locals are going nuts for it 🌶️🧀😜£4.50Moulvibazar Mixed Rice
Fragrant long grain Himalayan basmati rice prepared with our secret blend of spices, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, carrots, peas, green beans and cabbage. Our Executive Chefs favourite!£12.00Stuffed Paratha
Crispy layered bread with a vegetable filling pan fried on a cast iron tawa griddle.£5.00Lemon Rice
Lemon infused basmati rice.£4.20Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with lightly spiced minced lamb, prepared Bengali style.£5.00Chapati
Thinly rolled discs of dough made using whole grain durum wheat cooked on a tawa griddle.£1.50Vegetable Naan
Naan bread stuffed with a spicy Indian mashed potato and mixed vegetables.£3.50Kulcha Naan
Naan expertly prepared with onions, julienne capsicum and fresh coriander.£3.00Puri Bread
Puri is an unleavened Indian bread, made to our recipe. Using our secret blend of wheat flour, salt & pepper. A dough is rolled into small discs’ and deep fried in sunflower oil, ensuring an exquisitely soft and fluffy texture.£2.95Chittagong Prawn Rice
Fragrant long grain Himalayan basmati rice prepared with our secret blend of spices, fresh prawn and onions.£14.00Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked against the walls of the tandoor, giving a firmer, crunchier texture.£2.50
Sundries / Condiments
Plain Papadam
£1.20Mango Chutney
£1.50Mint Sauce
Made with detail to a closely guarded family recipe. Excellent partnered with our Tandoori dishes.£1.20Onion Salad
£1.00Assorted Lime Pickle
£1.50Cucumber Raitha
Subtly flavoured yoghurt with rock salt, roasted cumin and fresh cucumber.£2.95Masala Papadam
£1.50Blueberry Raitha
Subtly flavoured yoghurt with rock salt, roasted cumin and fresh blueberries. Seasonal.£3.95Raspberry Raitha
Just like our blueberry raitha but with raspberry.£3.95Dhai
Subtly flavoured yoghurt with rock salt & roasted cumin. Sprinkled with freshly ground chilli powder.£2.60
Authentic Dishes
Korma
Cooked with cream, almonds and coconut. Very mild.£0.00Curry
£0.00Madras
£0.00Vindaloo
£0.00Bhuna
£0.00Rogan
£0.00Dupiaza
£0.00Jalfrezi
£0.00Korai
£0.00Sag
£0.00Methi
£0.00Dhansak
£0.00Pathia
£0.00
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