Aroma of India

Manjinder Singh

This is best Indian food in town. South to north India. Very delicious. Edit: very good dessert gulab jamun with falooda ice cream

V E

Food was excellent. Dum Biryani and the chili chicken was my fav. Ordered the Idli Vada and Sambar for breakfast for a family gathering. Everyone liked and tasty.

Melissa Stewart

My daughter and I went in there not knowing what to expect and everything was amazing! Service is awesome and the music is a vibe! The flavor of the food is to die for and the prices are low! Its a must try!

Patricia Leal

What a fantastic discovery in Indian cuisine we made last night. We’ve had Indian food all over the world, but this cuisine was top-notch. We had lamb biryani. We had another shrimp dish and then we had butter chicken with Raita and butter naan bread. We did not have to wait long to be seated, and the server came and took our order very quickly, and even though there were other customers, we got our food very quickly. It was served hot. It was obviously fresh. The shrimp was cooked to perfection. The owner was interested to know we had everything we needed and checked on us. He even brought us a complimentary chai tea at the end of our meal. We will be back! Update: we only made it a couple of days and had to come back. It’s going to be our “treat” to eat here. Fresh, delicious food and you too will get hooked. The second dinner we enjoyed tandoori chicken that melts in your mouth it’s so good and served on a heated cast iron atop vegetables. I had salted Lassi tonight. So good and refreshing.

MONA SAKHUJA

God the food Dal makhani and masala aloo gobi was perfect and the hospitality just as expected when you go out. They welcomed our service dog with a smile Roopesh served us with a welcoming smile We wil surely recommend this place to all our family and friends and come ourselves again I am a travel blogger and travelled far and wide and eaten in so many places, yet this is a place I wil mention about in my travels too

Shreya Nagyan

The restaurant offers great food and high quality in a cozy atmosphere. My order arrived quickly after placing it, and I was impressed by the variety of Indian dishes on the menu. For the first time in my area, I had the chance to taste authentic Indian food. The prices are also very reasonable! I highly recommend this place!

I would like to share my wonderful experience at this restaurant. Jyoti, along with the entire team, always serves the best Indian food with amazing taste and quality. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The hospitality here is outstanding they make you feel welcomed and valued every single time. Highly recommend this place for authentic Indian food and excellent service!

I ordered Egg Pulusu which was delicious. Chappati was very flavorful and fluffy. Excellent service from my waitress Abby. If I have to say one thing that’s negative is the dish has a bit more oil than I would have preferred.

Our waiter was very helpful. Wasn't sure what to get other than butter chicken and he pointed me in a great direction so I can try something new. It was called chicken korma and it was great. Just keep in mind spice level can be high, so if your goal in coming here is to experience good flavor, remember to keep spice level lower.

Came here to enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner, first time here. Th food was fresh and delicious, atmosphere was perfect, staff is respectful and friendly and the place is very clean. Our waitress was Jyoti, she was very attentive, friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this place, and will definitely be coming back. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and lamb curry, rice and two orders of naan bread. Everything was fresh and delicious. What a positive experience.

Aroma of India is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always amazing, full of flavor, and tastes truly authentic. Every time I come here, the quality and consistency never disappoint. The service is just as great. Everyone is kind and welcoming, and Jyoti was especially sweet and helpful. She made the experience even better with her warm and friendly attitude. Highly recommend this place for great food, great service, and a wonderful overall experience. I absolutely love it here and will definitely be coming back!

Absolutely outstanding South Indian food! Aroma of India truly lives up to its name. From the moment you walk in, the place feels warm and welcoming and the aroma of freshly prepared food instantly makes you hungry. The South Indian dishes are authentic and perfectly made. Every dish is fresh, well-spiced (not overpowering) and full of real Indian flavors. You can tell the food is cooked with care and consistency. The service is excellent — friendly, attentive, and quick. The staff is happy to explain dishes and make recommendations, which makes the experience even better.

I had an incredible experience at Aroma Indian restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The highlight was the paneer vijayawada biryani. The aromatic gravy had just the right amount of heat. We also ordered the Garlic Naan, which was perfectly soft and flaky—ideal for scooping up every bit of sauce. Don’t skip the Lassi; it was creamy, refreshing, and served as the perfect cool-down for the spicy dishes. Service: Our server was attentive and provided excellent recommendations without being overbearing. This is easily some of the most authentic Indian food I’ve had in the area. I will definitely be returning soon!

Food = Best Indian food in Bakersfield Price = Very affordable Quality = rich and delicious Customer service = Best in Bakersfield No attitude or negative vibes like Viceroy or Heart of Indian. Samuel was so welcoming and kind as if we were family/close friends. Best experience. Thanks to Samuel and the restaurant’s staff

Absolutely awesome Indian food! The biryani was flavorful, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. Every dish we tried was delicious and well-seasoned, with authentic taste and generous portions. The quality of ingredients really shows. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving great Indian food—will definitely be coming back! Kudos to Chef Sam...!!

meghana putta

Great South Indian food with the best service. The chicken appetizers were amazing, and the biryanis were delicious and flavorful. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Dhara Patel

I had an incredible experience at Aroma Indian restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The highlight was the paneer vijayawada biryani. The aromatic gravy had just the right amount of heat. We also ordered the Garlic Naan, which was perfectly soft and flaky—ideal for scooping up every bit of sauce. Don’t skip the Lassi; it was creamy, refreshing, and served as the perfect cool-down for the spicy dishes. Service: Our server was attentive and provided excellent recommendations without being overbearing. This is easily some of the most authentic Indian food I’ve had in the area. I will definitely be returning soon!

Akshay Reddy

Absolutely outstanding South Indian food! Aroma of India truly lives up to its name. From the moment you walk in, the place feels warm and welcoming and the aroma of freshly prepared food instantly makes you hungry. The South Indian dishes are authentic and perfectly made. Every dish is fresh, well-spiced (not overpowering) and full of real Indian flavors. You can tell the food is cooked with care and consistency. The service is excellent — friendly, attentive, and quick. The staff is happy to explain dishes and make recommendations, which makes the experience even better.

Bryan H. Wildenthal

Bakersfield turns out to have some of the best Indian food in California! Perhaps in the U.S.! And Aroma of India is the best we've found yet in this often-overlooked Central Valley metropolis. Caution: their "medium" would be considered quite hot 🔥 by many. But I loved it! As did my family members who were born and grew up in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra!

Yona N

Absolutely awesome Indian food! The biryani was flavorful, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. Every dish we tried was delicious and well-seasoned, with authentic taste and generous portions. The quality of ingredients really shows. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving great Indian food—will definitely be coming back! Kudos to Chef Sam...!!

Rishika Handa

Amazing food and very sweet staff!! Chicken chetinad plus rice is amazing combo! We also ordered palak paneer, and it was fantastic too! The service was very good too, they serve mini bottled water complementary! Thanks folks!

Husan Shergill

Absolutely loved the food and service! The flavors were authentic, rich, and perfectly balanced. Everything was fresh and beautifully prepared. The staff was welcoming and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this place for anyone who enjoys quality Indian cuisine.

Urvi_30

Absolutely loved this place! The food was authentic, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, every dish tasted fresh and made with care. Portion sizes were generous, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone craving real Indian flavors.

Khadiza Shaikh

Tried the Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani and Kadhai Chicken at Aroma of India — both were amazing! The biryani was perfectly spiced and fragrant. Made me nostalgic as it smelled and tasted exactly like the one my mom makes. And the kadhai chicken had that rich, smoky flavor I love. Totally worth it!

Harsh Patwari

The food was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I tried the Malabar Porotta with Chicken Chettinad, and it was outstanding. My wife had the Idli and a Ghee Mysore Masala Dosa, and she couldn’t stop raving about how light, fresh, and delicious everything tasted. The dosa had the perfect crispness, and the ghee added a beautiful aroma. Will be back!

Aroma of India is a work in progress. The menu is tight compact and full of excellent cuisine. I gave a four star for the food only because some of the food was not available as this is a very new restaurant. The atmosphere is a work in progress. This used to be Hanashi sushi. And some of the Asian influence can still be seen in the decor among the walls and other areas. The staff is above par. The two ladies that serve consistently checking on our table in regular intervals and very attentive when I looked over to them. They always offered more food and made recommendations for desserts. I have high hopes for this restaurant. The food is solid.

The food was so good, the only downside is the wait for the food. But the authenticity makes up for it.

Honestly wow! This was my first ever time visiting this restaurant because my friend wanted to take me out for my birthday. I am so happy that I came. I have tried other Indian restaurants in town and tend to always stick to my one or two favorite ones. I will definitely be adding this onto the list. When you first walk in it is pretty unassuming. They could do with more decor and or furniture. The atmosphere is lacking a little bit… But what it lacks in atmosphere definitely is made up from its amazing food. The staff was also very great and so kind and helped explain the differences in certain dishes (the menu had no photos, I used the DoorDash app to see photographs of some of the menu items) which led to making the perfect choice for our dinner! I highly recommend the Chicken Korma- I ordered Spicy! I really enjoyed how the pieces of chicken were juicy and really flavorful and were actual chunks of what seemed to be chicken thigh versus diced cubes of chicken breast like in chicken tikka masala. It made for a very flavorful dish. We also got Paneer Tikka appetizer and it was also delicious!

Carolina Ruiz

Honestly wow! This was my first ever time visiting this restaurant because my friend wanted to take me out for my birthday. I am so happy that I came. I have tried other Indian restaurants in town and tend to always stick to my one or two favorite ones. I will definitely be adding this onto the list. When you first walk in it is pretty unassuming. They could do with more decor and or furniture. The atmosphere is lacking a little bit… But what it lacks in atmosphere definitely is made up from its amazing food. The staff was also very great and so kind and helped explain the differences in certain dishes (the menu had no photos, I used the DoorDash app to see photographs of some of the menu items) which led to making the perfect choice for our dinner! I highly recommend the Chicken Korma- I ordered Spicy! I really enjoyed how the pieces of chicken were juicy and really flavorful and were actual chunks of what seemed to be chicken thigh versus diced cubes of chicken breast like in chicken tikka masala. It made for a very flavorful dish. We also got Paneer Tikka appetizer and it was also delicious!

Garry

Aroma of India is a work in progress. The menu is tight compact and full of excellent cuisine. I gave a four star for the food only because some of the food was not available as this is a very new restaurant. The atmosphere is a work in progress. This used to be Hanashi sushi. And some of the Asian influence can still be seen in the decor among the walls and other areas. The staff is above par. The two ladies that serve consistently checking on our table in regular intervals and very attentive when I looked over to them. They always offered more food and made recommendations for desserts. I have high hopes for this restaurant. The food is solid.