Aromas Tandoori Restaurant is an Indian and Nepalese restaurant at 172 Forest Lane in Forest Gate, East London. Its menu spans familiar curry house favourites, Himalayan influences and food from the tandoor, giving diners plenty of scope to share starters and compare different styles of cooking.
Aloo tikki with chana masala, samosas and vegetable Manchurian provide varied openings, while chilli paneer adds a richer meat free choice. Lamb seekh kebab, chicken tikka, wings and tandoori chicken bring the smoky, spiced character of the grill to the table.
Mixed grills suit groups who want to sample several meats, and the main selection extends through curries, biryani, rice, bread and lentil dishes. The range supports both a straightforward curry meal and a broader spread assembled from small plates, grills and sides.
Vegetarian choices are present across starters and mains, including paneer, vegetables and dal. Dairy, gluten and other allergens can occur in marinades, sauces and breads, so diners with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and preparation with the restaurant.
Address: 172 Forest Lane, London E7 9BB, England
Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Menu
Appetizers
Popaddams
Thin, crisp poppadoms served as a light appetiser before the meal. Ideal for dipping into mango chutney, mint sauce or chilli sauce.
Mint sauce
A cool, creamy mint sauce served as a classic dip for poppadoms, bhajis, samosas and tandoori starters. Fresh, mild and lightly tangy.
Mango Chutney
A sweet and fruity mango chutney with gentle spice. A classic side dip for poppadoms, samosas and crisp fried starters.
Chilli Sauce
A hot chilli sauce for adding extra heat to starters, poppadoms and grilled dishes. Sharp, spicy and best served as a side dip.
Deals
Deal 1
Daal Makhani, Garlic Naan & Bombay Aloo Side.
Deal 3
Hiryali Kebab, Achari Bengan Bertha & Mushroom Rice.
Deal 2
Veg Samosa, Butter Chicken, Plain Rice & Butter Naan.
The Vegans (Starters)
Veg. Samosa (2)
Two golden pastry parcels filled with spiced vegetables, fried until crisp and served with mint sauce and salad. A classic vegetarian starter with warm savoury spice.
Mango Masala
Cassava cooked with ginger and spices for a soft, hearty vegan starter. Earthy, warming and gently spiced, with a comforting Nepalese-style feel.
Onion Bhaji (2)
Two crisp onion bhajis fried until golden, served with mint sauce and salad. Sweet onion, warm spice and a crunchy texture make this a classic starter.
Veg. Momo
Nepalese-style vegetable dumplings with a soft wrapper and savoury filling. A comforting vegetarian starter with gentle spice and a traditional momo texture.
Veg. Pakora (6)
Six mixed vegetable pakoras fried until crisp outside and soft inside. A simple vegan-friendly starter with gentle spice and a crunchy finish.
Garlic Mushroom
Fresh mushrooms cooked with garlic and spices until tender and aromatic. A warm vegan-friendly starter with earthy flavour and a gentle garlic finish.
Aromas Hariyali Kebab (2)
Two green lentil, spinach and fresh mint dumplings marinated with herbs and spices, then deep-fried until crisp. Vegan-friendly, savoury and aromatic.
The Paneer's & The Veggies (Starters)
Chilli Paneer
Paneer pieces cooked with onions, peppers, ginger, garlic and spices. A bold Indo-Chinese style vegetarian starter with heat, crunch and savoury flavour.
Aloo Tikki Chana Masala
Spiced potato tikki served with chana masala and yoghurt for a hearty vegetarian starter. Soft potato, chickpeas and warm spices make it rich and comforting.
Paneer Tikka
Six pieces of vegetarian Indian cheese marinated with ginger, garlic and spices, then grilled in the tandoor. Smoky, soft and lightly charred.
Samosa Chaat
A colourful chaat-style starter built around samosa, yoghurt, sauces, spices and fresh toppings. Crisp, soft, tangy and savoury in one dish.
Veg. Manchurian
Vegetable dumplings cooked with ginger, garlic and spices in a savoury sauce. A warm Indo-Chinese vegetarian starter with soft dumplings and bold flavour.
Tandoori Specials (Starters)
Tandoori Chicken Starter (Quarter)
Seekh Kebab
Lamb mince marinated with Ginger, Garlic, Onions & Spice cooked in Tandoori.
Lamb Tikka
Lamb Chops Starters (3)
Chicken Tikka (5)
Boneless pieces of Tender Chicken marinated with Yogurt, Ginger & Spice cooked in Tandoori.
The House Specials (Starters)
Chicken Momo (6)
Six Nepalese-style chicken dumplings with a soft wrapper and savoury filling. Comforting, gently spiced and served as a classic momo starter.
Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces marinated with spices, then cooked with onions and peppers. A spicy Indo-Chinese style starter with heat, crunch and savoury flavour.
Meat Samosa
Crisp pastry parcels filled with spiced meat and fried until golden. A savoury starter with warm spice, flaky pastry and a rich filling.
Chicken Machurian
Chicken dumplings cooked with ginger, garlic, herbs and spices in a rich savoury sauce. A warm Indo-Chinese style starter with bold flavour.
Prawn Puree
Prawns served with a soft puree bread for a rich, savoury starter. Lightly spiced and saucy, with seafood flavour and a soft bread base.
Nugget & Chips
Chicken nuggets served with chips for a simple, familiar option. Mild, crispy and ideal for children or anyone wanting a lighter comfort dish.
Aromas Chef Specials Tandoori
Lamb Chops (6)
Six lamb chops marinated with spices and cooked for a smoky tandoori finish. Rich, tender and bold, with a lightly charred grilled flavour.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated with green chillies, lemon, ginger and garlic, then cooked in the tandoor. Smoky, juicy and lightly spicy with a charred finish.
Fish Tikka
Boneless cod fish marinated with ginger and garlic, then cooked in the tandoor. Light, smoky and savoury with a gentle grilled finish.
Mixed Grill
A mixed tandoori platter with quarter tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb chops, seekh kebab and plain naan. Smoky, meaty and ideal for sharing.
Zeera Chicken (8)
Eight tender chicken pieces cooked with ginger, garlic and cumin seeds. Warm, savoury and aromatic, with cumin-led flavour throughout.
Chef Special Vegan Dishes (Main)
Achari Bangen Nurtha
Fresh aubergine cooked in the chef’s style with a slight hint of pickle. Soft, savoury and gently tangy with warm achari flavour.
Pumpkin Bhaji
Pumpkin cooked as a warm vegetable bhaji. Soft, lightly sweet and gently spiced, served as a comforting vegan-friendly main dish.
Bhindi Bhaji
Fresh okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. A vegan-friendly vegetable main with soft texture, gentle spice and savoury flavour.
Broccoli Garlic
Broccoli cooked with garlic and spices for a simple vegetable main. Fresh, aromatic and vegan-friendly with a clean garlic finish.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potato cooked in the chef’s style with herbs and spices. A classic vegan-friendly vegetable curry, mild and comforting.
Tarka Daal
Yellow lentils cooked in the chef’s style for a simple, wholesome daal. Soft, savoury and gently spiced, ideal with rice or roti.
Veg. Keema Mutter
Soya mince cooked with green peas, ginger, garlic and herbs and spices. A hearty vegan main with a keema-style texture and savoury flavour.
Bangan Bertha
Fresh aubergine cooked in the chef’s style until soft and savoury. A simple vegan-friendly main with smoky, earthy aubergine flavour.
Saag Aloo
Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with ginger, garlic, herbs and spices. A comforting vegan-friendly main with soft potato and earthy greens.
Mushroom Roganjosh
Fresh mushrooms cooked in the chef’s rogan josh style sauce. Earthy, savoury and warmly spiced, with a rich vegetable curry feel.
The Chick'p Masala
Fresh chickpeas cooked in the chef’s style masala sauce. Hearty, savoury and vegan-friendly, with warm spice and a comforting texture.
Meethi Aloo
Fresh fenugreek leaves cooked with potatoes in the chef’s style. Earthy, aromatic and gently bitter-savoury, with soft potato throughout.
Aromas Chef Special Dishes
Mutton Rara
Mutton cooked with lamb mince, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. A rich house special with deep meaty flavour and thick sauce.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils, kidney beans and chana dal cooked with ginger, garlic and tomatoes. Rich, slow-cooked style daal with a deep savoury flavour.
Fish Curry
Tilapia fish cooked with curry leaves, onions and tomatoes in a special house recipe. Light, savoury and gently spiced with a fresh curry leaf aroma.
Kadai Chicken with Bone
Half tandoori chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, green peppers, herbs and spices in an iron karahi. Bold, smoky and full of flavour.
King Prawn Curry
King prawns cooked in the chef’s special curry recipe. A rich seafood main with warm spice, savoury sauce and tender prawns.
Keema Peas
Lamb mince cooked with green peas and spices for a hearty curry-style main. Savoury, warming and rich with a soft minced texture.
Aromas Chef Special Dishes 2
Chicken Kalimirch
Boneless chicken cooked with whole black pepper, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and a hint of yoghurt. Peppery, savoury and lightly creamy.
Timur Lamb
Tender lamb cooked with timur, Nepalese pepper, plus ginger, garlic, herbs and spices. Aromatic, warming and distinctive with a gentle peppery lift.
Honey Wala Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken tikka pieces cooked with honey, cashew nuts, ginger, garlic and spices. A very mild, rich and slightly sweet chicken masala.
King Prawn Chilli
King prawns marinated with the chef’s special spices and cooked as a chilli-style dish. Spicy, savoury and bold with tender seafood flavour.
Chicken Tikka Achari Curry
Chicken tikka cooked with ginger, garlic and pickles for a tangy achari-style curry. Smoky tikka pieces meet warm spice and a sharp pickle note.
Honey Wala Fish Tikka Masala
Grilled fish tikka pieces cooked with honey, cashew nuts, ginger, garlic and spices. A very mild, rich and slightly sweet fish masala.
Ginger Lemon Lamb
Lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, fresh lemon, herbs and spices, finished with fresh ginger. Bright, savoury and warmly aromatic.
The Classic Curries
Chicken
Classic chicken curry cooked in a traditional curry sauce. A simple, savoury main with warm spice and tender chicken pieces.
Veg.
Mixed vegetables cooked in a classic curry sauce with warm spices. A simple vegetarian main with a comforting, traditional curry flavour.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked in a rogan josh-style curry sauce with tomatoes and warm spices. Rich, savoury and aromatic with tender lamb pieces.
Butter Chicken
Chicken tikka cooked with tomatoes, cashew nuts and fenugreek. Mild, rich and creamy, with smoky tikka pieces in a smooth sauce.
Lamb
Classic lamb curry cooked in a traditional curry sauce. Rich, savoury and warmly spiced, with tender lamb pieces throughout.
Prawn
Prawns cooked in a classic curry sauce with warm spices. A simple seafood main with savoury flavour and a gently spiced finish.
Chicken / Lamb Tikka Masala
Chicken or lamb tikka cooked in a smooth masala-style sauce. Mild, rich and savoury with grilled tikka flavour and a comforting finish.
Methi Chicken
Chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek and spices. Savoury, aromatic and gently earthy, with a distinctive methi flavour throughout.
The Paneer Special (Mains)
Malai Kofta
Cottage cheese and coconut dumplings cooked with tomatoes, ginger and garlic in a rich creamy sauce. Soft, mild and indulgent.
Saag Paneer
Paneer and fresh spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Creamy-textured, earthy and mild with soft vegetarian Indian cheese.
Kadai Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes and peppers in a kadai-style sauce. Savoury, colourful and warmly spiced with soft paneer pieces.
Mutter Paneer
Paneer and green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. A mild, comforting vegetarian curry with soft paneer and sweet peas.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cooked in a rich sauce with cashew nuts, tomatoes and cream. Mild, smooth and comforting, with a classic tikka masala flavour.
The Side Vegetables
Bombay Aloo
Potatoes cooked with warm spices in a classic Bombay-style side dish. Soft, savoury and lightly spiced, ideal alongside curry and bread.
Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes cooked with spices as a classic vegetable side. Soft potato, earthy greens and gentle savoury flavour.
Aloo Mutter side
Potatoes and green peas cooked together with warm spices. A soft, comforting vegetable side with mild savoury flavour.
Zeera Aloo side
Potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices. Aromatic, savoury and simple, with a warm cumin flavour running through the dish.
Saag Bhaji side
Spinach cooked with spices as a simple green vegetable side. Earthy, savoury and light, useful alongside richer curries or breads.
Tadka daal side
Lentils cooked with a spiced tadka for a simple, comforting side dish. Soft, savoury and ideal with rice or roti.
Bangen Burtha
Aubergine cooked until soft in a bharta-style side dish. Earthy, savoury and gently spiced, ideal with roti or as part of a vegetable spread.
Mixed Veg side
Mixed vegetables cooked with spices as a simple side dish. Light, savoury and useful for adding vegetables alongside a main curry.
Aloo Gobi side
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices as a classic vegetable side. Mild, comforting and easy to pair with rice, naan or curry.
Bhindi Bhaji side
Okra cooked with spices as a savoury vegetable side. Soft, earthy and gently spiced, ideal with roti or alongside a main curry.
Mushroom Bhaji side
Mushrooms cooked with spices as a warm vegetable side. Earthy, savoury and aromatic, with a soft mushroom texture.
The Biryanis
Veg Biryani
Vegetables cooked with fragrant rice and spices in a classic biryani style. Aromatic, filling and vegetarian, with gentle warmth throughout.
Lamb Biryani
Lamb cooked with fragrant rice and biryani spices. Rich, savoury and aromatic, with tender halal lamb pieces throughout.
Chicken Biryani
Chicken cooked with fragrant rice and biryani spices. A filling main dish with tender halal chicken, warm spice and aromatic rice.
King Prawn Biryani
King prawns cooked with fragrant rice and biryani spices. A seafood biryani with warm spice, aromatic rice and tender prawns.
Rice
Plain Rice
Simple steamed plain rice served as a classic side. Light, fluffy and ideal for pairing with curries, daal and vegetable dishes.
Zeera Rice
Rice cooked with cumin seeds for a warm, aromatic flavour. Simple, savoury and a good pairing for rich curries and grilled dishes.
Egg Fried Rice
Fried rice cooked with egg for a simple savoury side. Soft, filling and lightly rich, ideal with curries or saucy starter dishes.
Garlic Rice
Rice cooked with garlic for a simple aromatic side. Savoury, fragrant and easy to pair with vegetable, chicken or lamb curries.
Mushroom Rice
Rice cooked with mushrooms for an earthy, savoury side. Soft, aromatic and ideal with vegetable curries or richer meat dishes.
Spicy Prawn Fried
Fried rice-style dish with prawns and spice for a savoury seafood side. Warm, filling and lightly spicy with prawn flavour throughout.
Pilau Rice
Fragrant pilau rice cooked with gentle spices for a lightly aromatic side. Fluffy, savoury and ideal with curries, daal or tandoori dishes.
Veg Fried Rice
Rice fried with mixed vegetables for a light, savoury side dish. Colourful, filling and useful alongside vegetarian or Indo-Chinese dishes.
Keema Rice
Rice cooked with spiced minced meat for a rich, savoury side. Hearty and aromatic, with a deeper flavour than plain rice.
Lemon Rice
Rice cooked with lemon for a bright, lightly tangy side. Fresh, aromatic and especially good with fish, prawn or grilled dishes.
Coconut Rice
Rice cooked with coconut for a lightly sweet, mellow side. Soft, fragrant and useful with spicy curries or tandoori dishes.
Naan / Bread
Plain Roti
Simple wholewheat flatbread cooked until soft and lightly browned. A classic bread for scooping curries, daal and vegetable dishes.
Chappati
Thin, soft wholewheat flatbread served warm. Light and simple, ideal for scooping vegetable curries, daal and classic mains.
Butter Naan
Soft tandoor-baked naan finished with butter for extra richness. Warm, chewy and ideal with creamy curries or tandoori dishes.
Keema Naan
Tandoor-baked naan stuffed with spiced minced meat. Rich, savoury and filling, with a soft bread outside and meaty centre.
Peshwari Naan
Soft naan filled with a sweet nut and fruit-style filling. Mild, rich and slightly sweet, often paired with creamy or spicy curries.
Aloo Paratha
Layered flatbread stuffed with spiced potato and cooked until golden. Filling, savoury and comforting, with soft potato inside.
Plain Paratha
Flaky layered paratha cooked until golden and soft. Richer than roti, with a light crisp edge and a comforting layered texture.
Butter Roti
Soft roti finished with butter for a richer flavour. Warm, simple and ideal for pairing with curries, daal and grilled dishes.
Plain Naan
Soft tandoor-baked naan bread with a light, chewy texture. A classic side for curries, tandoori dishes and rich sauces.
Garlic Naan
Soft tandoor-baked naan topped with garlic for a savoury aroma. Warm, chewy and ideal with rich curries, daal and grilled meats.
Lacha Paratha
Layered paratha cooked until flaky and golden. Richer than roti, with a soft layered texture that works well with curries.
Garlic & Chilli Naan
Soft tandoor-baked naan topped with garlic and chilli for extra heat. Warm, chewy and savoury, ideal with curries or grilled dishes.
Cheese Naan
Soft naan bread filled with cheese and baked until warm. Mild, rich and comforting, with a soft chewy bread and creamy centre.
Desserts
Gulab Jamon
Soft milk-based dumplings soaked in sweet syrup. Warm, rich and indulgent, served as a classic Indian dessert.
Gajar Ka Halwa
A warm carrot dessert cooked until soft and sweet. Rich, comforting and lightly aromatic, served as a classic Indian sweet dish.
Drinks
Lassi Mango
A chilled yoghurt drink blended with mango for a sweet, creamy finish. Cooling, fruity and ideal with spicy starters or curries.
Lassi Salty
A chilled savoury yoghurt drink with a lightly salty flavour. Cooling and refreshing, especially with rich curries or grilled dishes.
Coca-Cola Original
A 1.5 litre bottle of Coca-Cola Original. Served chilled and ideal for sharing with a full meal or takeaway order.
Lassi Sweet
A chilled sweet yoghurt drink with a smooth, creamy texture. Mild, cooling and a classic choice alongside spicy Indian or Nepalese dishes.
Cans
A canned soft drink option served chilled. A simple refreshing drink to enjoy with starters, mains or takeaway meals.
Water
A 500ml bottle of still water. Simple, refreshing and ideal with any meal.
Beers & Wines
House Wine
House wine served as a simple alcoholic drink option. Suitable for pairing with grilled dishes, curries or sharing alongside a meal.
Beer
Beer served chilled as a classic alcoholic drink option. Refreshing with spicy starters, tandoori dishes and rich curries.