Aroma - Menu

Unit 14/Festival Way/Festival Leisure Pk, Basildon, United Kingdom

🛍 Meat, European, Chicken , Chocolate

3.8 💬 4034 Reviews
Aroma

Phone: +441268527880

Address: Unit 14/Festival Way/Festival Leisure Pk, Basildon, United Kingdom

City: Basildon

Menu Dishes: 3

Reviews: 4034

Website: http://www.thearoma.co.uk/

"I recently dined at Aroma with some Buisness clients and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. The first thing that struck me was the temperature of the buffet. Every dish, from the supposed hot entrees to the side dishes, was lukewarm at best. The duck, a dish that should be served piping hot, was barely above room temperature. The supposed hot soups were tepid, making them utterly unappetizing. Not only was the food cold, but it also lacked variety. For the exorbitant price they charge, I expected a vast selection of dishes to choose from. Instead, I was met with a meager assortment of uninspired options. The salad bar was particularly disappointing, with a few wilted greens and unremarkable dressings. The main courses were limited to a few poorly prepared dishes that left much to be desired in terms of both taste and presentation. Moreover, the presence of MSG in many of the dishes was overwhelming. Shortly after eating, I began to feel unwell. I experienced a headache and an uncomfortable sense of bloating, which I can only attribute to the excessive use of MSG. In today 's culinary world, where many establishments are moving towards healthier, MSG-free options, this reliance on artificial flavor enhancers is both outdated and concerning. Given the high prices, I expected a gourmet experience but was instead treated to subpar food that left me feeling ill. I would advise anyone considering dining at aroma to think twice. There are far better dining options available that offer both quality and value for money. Save your time and your stomach, and choose a different restaurant."

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Chicken Wings

Dessert

Indian

Charlotte Charlotte

Not alot of popular dishes there. Very dissapointed

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Carol
Carol

The food was absolutely amazing and a good selection of desserts.Service was excellent.


Emma
Emma

Lovely and great selection of food. Staff are very friendly and polite. Great value for the food! Will definitely return.


Wiggy
Wiggy

Lovely, great food good selection, chef cooks your food to order, as well as good buffet, as much as you like free parking, good deserts too, View menu


Yoseba
Yoseba

Update, im coming today at 1.50 and the lady says she is closing the kitchen at 2.15 and at 2.45 no more food when the opening times syad 12 to 15 i not coming back never ever not happy at all


Kyle
Kyle

Have been going here since i was a child and it consistently has excellent service and food, its always a little loud due to its popularity, but i feel the very reasonable price aswell and the great selection of food make it well worth it, will continue to go here for a long time


Kendall
Kendall

Meh. Honestly, I’m not a massive fan of Asian cuisine so my review might be biased. My group of friends are big fans and we went to the aroma as it’s not far from where we like to go. It’s not that clean, and the tables are very basic. The staff are very attentive, polite and helpful. The food is good and bad, some items were tasty and others were bland. The desserts are a big plus, there is a ‘whippy’ style ice cream machine and many cakes. Overall, not bad, but not amazing. View menu


Manish
Manish

It's been a few years, but I’ve always meant to share this experience. Although I didn’t dine at Aroma Restaurant in Basildon, I feel compelled to give them 5 stars for their exceptional staff. During my mother-in-law’s final days at Basildon Hospital, she had a craving for egg drop corn soup. We searched and found Aroma Restaurant, but since it was a buffet, they didn’t offer takeout and had no containers for it. However, one of the staff members went above and beyond—emptying their own lunch container, washing it, and filling it with soup for us. To our surprise, they didn’t charge us a penny, as they didn’t have a price for a single serving of soup to go. They could have easily dismissed...


Lee
Lee

Was good value don't expect to be blown away by the quality. The tapenyaki is the best part you pick your meat and they cook it in front of you unfortunately the chef got confused and asked the person before me in the q how they wanted it and then tried to serve what i had chosen to them then realised it was wrong I wanted it to be cooked with the garlic and chilli and the person after me asked for none of that so mine had to be taken off of a plate and put back on to the hot plate then the garlic and chilli added which spoild the taste and experience because you have to wait quite a while for that and the rest of the food can just take and eat straight away. If not for this I would have giv...


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I recently dined at Aroma with some Buisness clients and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. The first thing that struck me was the temperature of the buffet. Every dish, from the supposed hot entrees to the side dishes, was lukewarm at best. The duck, a dish that should be served piping hot, was barely above room temperature. The supposed hot soups were tepid, making them utterly unappetizing. Not only was the food cold, but it also lacked variety. For the exorbitant price they charge, I expected a vast selection of dishes to choose from. Instead, I was met with a meager assortment of uninspired options. The salad bar was particularly disappointing, with a few wilted greens and... View menu

Categories

  • Meat Savor the rich flavors of expertly prepared meats, from juicy steaks and succulent roasted chicken to tender ribs and hearty lamb dishes. Each selection promises a satisfying and delicious experience for meat lovers.
  • European Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life. View menu
  • Chicken Discover a variety of delectable chicken dishes, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Our menu offers everything from classic favorites to innovative new creations, sure to satisfy every palate.
  • Chocolate Decadent chocolate treats crafted with rich, high-quality cocoa. Indulge in an array of offerings from silky mousses to molten lava cakes, each designed to captivate your senses and satisfy your sweet cravings.

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