Aroma of India - Allentown (PA)

5 /5 Gary Strack: Aroma of India is a standout. Prabhu, the owner, is warm, generous, and deeply knowledgeable, walking us through dishes rooted in northern India near the Nepalese border. That regional touch shows up on the plate—everything tastes intentional, layered, and alive. The food was fresh, bold, and genuinely memorable. Even the chai is made from scratch, and it’s easily the best in town. If you’re heading to a show at Archer Music Hall or Arrow, eat here first. You’ll start the night on a high note and wonder why you ever went anywhere else.

5 /5 Sanza: So the owners here are amazing. Really friendly folks. Recommended the momos, unique dumplings of Nepal that you eat with a rich sauce packed with flavor. Sooo good. There are two sauces available for the momos, one without spice and one with spice and wow if you can stomach spice you gotta try their sauce! Made with hot sauce they make in house! All the curries were good. They have a nice variation of spice levels. Ordered a Rogan lamb Josh Curry with no spice. Lamb Madras medium spicy which was really good with a spice that gently builds. Lamb Gosht Bhuna at the highest spice level, which was satisfactory, starting subtly and building with great flavor. Big thanks to this place. Will be returning. Love you guys.

5 /5 Evelynn01 Castro: First time trying out their food and everything was amazing!! We started off with the chicken momos and then had the chicken masala with garlic and cheese naan . 10/10!! My new favorite place in center city. Also had the mango lassi and it was amazingly fresh! Highly recommend.

5 /5 Jessmik Wright: A fantastic dining experience at Aroma of India — the first Indian restaurant in downtown Allentown! We were warmly welcomed and served by the owner, Singh, whose hospitality truly elevated our visit. He took the time to explain the dishes in detail and made excellent recommendations. We ordered the vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala, paneer makhani, and plain lassi, and were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary order of garlic naan—everything was full of rich, authentic flavor. The food came out quickly, was perfectly seasoned, and clearly prepared with care. Singh’s friendly and knowledgeable service made us feel right at home. If you’re looking for a flavorful Indian meal with exceptional service, Aroma of India is a must-visit.

5 /5 Danielle R: I found this place walking back to my car after a show and the smell pulled me in from the street. The chicken curry, mango lassi & gulab jamun were phenomenal. It smelled so good in there I ordered more food to eat for lunch tomorrow! Definitely coming back next time Im in the area