Aroma Indian Cuisine, Downtown in New Orleans, LA

4.5(1,618)New Orleans, LA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 1618 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

New Orleans, LA • 4.5★
Aroma Indian Cuisine, Downtown is an Indian buffet located in New Orleans, LA. Situated in the Central City neighborhood at 401 S Claiborne Ave Ste C, this establishment has garnered a rating of 4.5 stars from 1618 reviews. Aroma Indian Cuisine, Downtown offers dine-in, curbside pickup, and delivery service options. The restaurant maintains operating hours and has a website and phone number available for customer inquiries. This buffet provides a dining experience for those seeking Indian cuisine in the New Orleans area.

Good to know

  • Aroma Indian Cuisine, Downtown has a listed address in New Orleans, LA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 1,618 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
401 S Claiborne Ave Ste C, New Orleans, LA 70112, Central City, New Orleans, LA
Phone
(504) 766-6916
Today
11 AM–9:30 PM
Rating
4.5 (1,618 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Not the Fastest

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Quick bite score25/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
0/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,618 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 1,618 reviews(↓ 0.08 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,618 / 467.5 median
02,337.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.12) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2337.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–9:30 PM
monday
11 AM–9:30 PM
saturday
11 AM–9:30 PM
sunday
11 AM–9:30 PM
thursday
11 AM–9:30 PM
tuesday
11 AM–9:30 PM
wednesday
11 AM–9:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsQuietGood for Dinner

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_inTakeoutCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

13 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Samosa$8.0025 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$18.9917 mentions
  • Chicken Biryani$18.507 mentions
  • Chili Chicken$13.506 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka Masala$17.505 mentions
  • Onion Kulcha$5.005 mentions
  • Aloo Gobi$16.004 mentions
  • Chicken$13.003 mentions
  • Rasam$8.003 mentions
  • Veg Fried Noodles / Rice$17.502 mentions
  • Chili Paneer$11.502 mentions
  • Classic Chicken Curry$18.502 mentions
  • Dal Makhani$16.992 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

61 items with prices
  • Chili Gobi$11.50

    Fried cauliflower, onions, and bell pepper tossed in a spicy chili sauce.

  • Chili Paneer$11.50

    Fried paneer tossed in a spicy chili sauce.

  • Gobi Manchurian$12.00

    Fried cauliflower tossed in a spicy sweet manchurian sauce.

  • Samosa$8.00

    Fried pastry with a savory filling of potatoes, onions, and peas.

  • Samosa Chaat$11.50

    Spicy chickpeas served with samosa, yogurt, mint chutney, tamarind.

  • Chilli Mushroom$12.00

    Tender mushrooms sautéed with bell peppers and onions, tossed in a savory chili sauce with a hint of garlic.

  • Chili Chicken$13.50

    Fried chicken tossed in a spicy chili sauce.

  • Karivepaku Kaju Chicken$13.50

    Chicken cooked with cashew nuts and curry leaf masala.

  • Chilly Shrimp$13.50

    Shrimp sautéed in a spicy chili sauce with onions and bell peppers.

  • Spicy Shrimp Roast$13.50

    Indian style shrimp sautéed with onion, fresh tomatoes, and house spices.

  • Apollo Fish$14.50

    Tender fish pieces marinated in spices, garnished with fresh curry leaves and sliced green chilies.

  • Chilli Fish$14.50

    Tender fish chunks tossed with bell peppers and onions in a spicy chili sauce.

  • Chicken 65$13.00

    Tender chicken pieces spiced with robust Hyderabad flavors, garnished with curry leaves and green chilies.

  • Rasam$8.00

    Traditional South Indian soup spiced with tomatoes, tamarind and herbs.

  • Dal Tadka$16.00

    Spiced lentils finished with a tempering of mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

  • Mushroom Masala$16.00

    North Indian dish made with spinach, lentils, spices and herbs.

  • Dal Makhani$16.99

    North Indian dish made with black lentils, spices, cream and butter.

  • Aloo Gobi$16.00

    Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onions, and tomatoes.

  • Chole Masala$16.00

    Punjabi dish made with chickpeas, spices, and herbs.

  • Saag Paneer$16.50

    An Indian style fresh cheese with a spiced creamy spinach sauce.

  • Malai Kofta$16.50

    Delicious dish of potato and paneer in a rich and mild gravy.

  • Kadai Paneer$16.50

    Paneer and bell peppers cooked in a spicy masala.

  • Paneer Butter Masala$17.50

    Rich and creamy curry made with paneer, spices, onions, tomatoes, cashews, and butter.

  • Paneer Tikka Masala$17.50

    North indian dish of grilled paneer served in a spicy gravy.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,618 reviews

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What is the rating of Aroma Indian Cuisine, Downtown?

Aroma Indian Cuisine, Downtown has a 4.5-star rating based on 1618 customer reviews.

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