Aroma The Menu · Vol. I

Pure vegetarian · Bhavnagar

the prologue to taste

The Menu

Eleven chapters of vegetarian cooking — Italian, Mediterranean, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and Indian — with this season's specials slipped inside the cover.

  • Chef's Special
  • Spicy
  • VG Vegan
  • GF Gluten-free
  • J Jain-friendly

A card slipped inside the cover

This Season's Specials

a limited selection from the chef

Walnut truffle mushroom tortellini in silky béchamel with toasted walnuts
Walnut Truffle Mushroom Tortellini

Soups & Broths

Vegetable Thukpa Soup

349

Himalayan noodle soup with garden vegetables and warm aromatic spices.

Soft Dumplings in a Cozy Broth

359

Delicate vegetable dumplings resting in a light, soothing herb broth.

Sherpa Noodle Soup

379

Hearty hand-pulled noodles, seasonal greens and mild mountain spices.

Snacks & Starters

Crispy Spicy Roti Bites🌶

299

Crisp roti shards tossed in bold house spices — made for sharing.

Cheesy Pizza Pockets

379

Baked pockets of molten cheese and slow-cooked pizza sauce.

Cheesy Bread Boats

399

Warm hollowed bread filled with gooey melted cheese and garden herbs.

Mediterranean Roasted Tomato Cheddar

429

Slow-roasted tomatoes, creamy cheddar, olive oil and herbs.

Pizza Boats

Golden boat-shaped crusts, baked to order — choose your flavour.

Marinara

349

Pesto

389

Cheesy Mushroom

409

Walnut Parmesan Mozzarella

449

Sandwiches & Wraps

Falafel Pockets

369

Pita pockets of crisp falafel, fresh vegetables and tahini.

Falafel Wrap

389

Golden falafel wrapped with crunchy vegetables, pickles and tahini.

Pesto Sandwich

399

Fresh basil pesto, melted cheese and vegetables on toasted bread.

Roasted Veggie Pizza Sandwich

429

Roasted Mediterranean vegetables and melted cheese on crisp pizza bread.

Wild Garlic Pesto Pizza Sandwich

439

Wild garlic pesto and molten cheese folded into crisp pizza bread.

Mediterranean Burrata Pizza Sandwich

469

Creamy burrata, fresh tomato, olive oil and herbs on crisp pizza bread.

Pasta

Bell Pepper Star Ravioli

459

Star-shaped ravioli filled with roasted bell pepper, tossed in almond cream.

Crescent Moon Ravioli in Pesto

479

Corn and spinach crescent ravioli, folded through fresh basil pesto.

Truffle Mushroom Ravioli Strips

499

Truffled mushroom ravioli strips in silky béchamel.

Walnut Truffle Mushroom Tortellini

519

Hand-folded tortellini in a creamy truffle-mushroom sauce, toasted walnuts.

Pizzas

Sourdough Pizza

449

House sourdough base with tomato, cheese and a light, tangy crumb.

Mediterranean Pizza

469

Cherry tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño and fresh arugula on a crisp base.

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pizza

489

Mediterranean-style — creamy garlic sauce and sautéed mushrooms.

Pure vegetarian ◆ Made fresh daily

Chapter I · Signature Soups

Signature Soups

lemongrass, miso, saffron

French onion soup baked inside a bread bowl, topped with crisp onions
French Onion Soup

A first course should warm the room before it warms the bowl.

— Chef's note

Thai Tom Yum Soup

319

Lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, mushrooms, herbs. VG · GF · J

Miso Mushroom Broth

329

Miso, mushrooms, scallions, seaweed, sesame oil. VG

Roasted Garlic & Sesame Soup

329

Roasted garlic, vegetable stock, sesame, cream finish.

French Onion Soup

349

Caramelized onion broth, herbs, toasted bread, aged cheese.

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

319

Slow-roasted tomato, basil, cream, cracked pepper. GF · J

Roasted Bell Pepper & Almond Soup

349

Roasted bell pepper, almond cream, garlic, herbs. GF · J

Saffron Shorba

359

Saffron broth, vegetables, herbs. VG · GF · J

Burnt Garlic Corn Velouté

379

Sweet corn, burnt garlic, velouté base, black pepper.

Chapter II · Snacks

Mediterranean & Italian

olive oil, burrata, basil

Hummus platter with falafel, pita, crudités and beet hummus on a wooden board
The Hummus Platter

Olive oil is geography. Burrata is patience.

— Chef's note

Mediterranean

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

329

Chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, olives, herbs, lemon dressing. VG · GF · J

Hummus Platter

449

Classic hummus, roasted pepper hummus, pita, crudités, olives. VG · J

Roasted Bell Pepper & Hummus Wrap

359

Roasted bell pepper, hummus, greens, soft wrap, herbs. VG · J

Italian

Burrata Garden Salad

469

Burrata, greens, cherry tomato, seasonal vegetables, vinaigrette. GF · J

Whipped Cottage Cheese & Blistered Tomato Tartine

399

Whipped cottage cheese, blistered cherry tomato, garlic oil, basil. J

Creamy Mushroom Garlic Toast

399

Creamed mushrooms, garlic butter, herbs, toasted sourdough. J

Roasted Summer Harvest Toast

449

Roasted bell pepper, burrata and cherry tomato on toast. J

Brick-Oven Garlic Bread

249

Garlic bread baked in the brick oven, herbs, butter. J

Smoked Bell Pepper Burrata

479

Smoked bell pepper, burrata, olive oil, herbs, balsamic notes. GF · J

Burrata Zucchini Rolls

449

Tangy cottage cheese stuffing, roasted zucchini strips, burrata topping. GF · J

Herby Pesto Cottage Cheese Roll

379

Cottage cheese, pesto, herbs, soft bread roll.

Mozzarella Herb Sticks

399

Mozzarella, herbs, crisp coating.

Chapter III · Snacks

East Asian & Spanish

gochujang, sesame, nori

Korean crispy cottage cheese bao in a bamboo steamer with spicy mayo
Korean Crispy Cottage Cheese Bao

Heat is a question, not a verdict.

— Chef's note

Korean

Cheesy Tteokbokki

399

Korean rice cakes, gochujang sauce, molten cheese, scallions.

Gochujang Glazed Cottage Cheese Bites

379

Cottage cheese, gochujang glaze, sesame, scallions.

Korean Chili Cottage Cheese Wrap

359

Cottage cheese, Korean chili sauce, crunchy vegetables, wrap.

Spanish

Patatas Bravas with Smoked Aioli

379

Crisp potatoes, bravas sauce, smoked aioli, herbs. GF · J

Japanese / East Asian

Sesame Greens & Tofu Salad

359

Greens, tofu, sesame dressing, cucumber, scallions. VG · GF · J

Umami Mushroom Roll

429

Seasoned rice, mushrooms, nori, cucumber, umami glaze. VG

Roasted Bell Pepper Roll

439

Sushi rice, roasted bell pepper, avocado, nori. VG · GF

Aroma Dragon Roll

489

Sushi rice, tempura-style vegetables, avocado, spicy mayo.

Korean Crispy Cottage Cheese Bao

319

Crispy cottage cheese, spicy mayo, slaw, scallions.

Umami Mushroom Bao

359

Soy-glazed mushrooms, sesame, slaw, scallions.

Peri Peri Cottage Cheese Bao

349

Peri peri cottage cheese, crunchy slaw, herb mayo.

Chapter IV · Snacks

Kebabs & Tikkas

paneer, truffle, smoke

The tandoor decides; we only listen.

— Chef's note

Indian · Kebabs & Tikkas

Truffle Mushroom & Cheese Tikkis

399

Mushroom tikki, cheese centre, herbs, truffle notes. J

Truffle Malai Paneer Tikka

469

Paneer, malai marinade, truffle aroma, mild spices. GF · J

Saffron Cream Paneer Tikka

519

Paneer, saffron cream marinade, cardamom. GF · J

Kasundi Glazed Paneer Tikka

449

Paneer, kasundi mustard glaze, smoked spice. GF · J

Tandoori Broccoli with Almond Cream

399

Broccoli florets, tandoori marinade, almond cream. GF · J

Stuffed Mushroom Tandoor with Herbed Cheese

419

Mushrooms, herbed cheese filling, tandoor char. GF · J

Smoked Masala Paneer Kebab

439

Paneer, Indian spice marinade, smoky finish. GF · J

Beetroot Mushroom Kebab

349

Beetroot, mushrooms, herbs, smoked spice. GF · J

Chapter V · Bowls & Ramen

Rice Bowls & Ramen

rice bowls, broth, warmth

Korean noodle nest with glazed vegetables and sesame
Korean Noodle Nest

A bowl is a quiet conversation between rice and broth.

— Chef's note

Signature Rice Bowls

Korean Fire Bowl🌶🌶🌶

429

Rice, Korean glaze, vegetables, sesame, cottage cheese or tofu.

Mediterranean Hummus Bowl

399

Hummus, rice, chickpeas, vegetables, tahini, herbs. VG · GF · J

Umami Sesame Tofu Bowl

399

Rice, tofu, mushrooms, sesame glaze, greens. VG · GF

Smoked Cottage Cheese Power Bowl

429

Cottage cheese, herbed rice, roasted vegetables, smoky dressing. GF · J

Saffron Veggie Bowl

399

Saffron rice, seasonal vegetables, herbs, light sauce. VG · GF · J

Burrata Pesto Bowl

469

Rice, burrata, pesto, roasted vegetables, basil oil. GF · J

Grilled Rice Bowls

Broccoli Pesto Cottage Cheese Bowl

489

Grilled cottage cheese, broccoli pesto rice, seasonal vegetables. GF · J

Mushroom Garlic Cottage Cheese Bowl

469

Cottage cheese steak, mushroom garlic rice, seasonal vegetables. GF · J

Peri Peri Cottage Cheese Bowl🌶🌶🌶

459

Cottage cheese steak, peri peri glaze, herbed rice, seasonal vegetables. GF

Saffron Cottage Cheese Medallion Bowl

479

Grilled cottage cheese medallions, saffron finish, rice, seasonal vegetables. GF · J

Ramen & Noodles

Thai Crispy Noodles

459

Crispy noodles, Thai-style sauce, vegetables, herbs.

Korean Noodle Nest

429

Crispy noodles, Korean glaze, vegetables.

Truffle Miso Ramen

449

Ramen noodles, miso broth, mushrooms, truffle oil, greens.

Roasted Garlic & Sesame Ramen

429

Noodles, roasted garlic broth, sesame, vegetables, scallions.

Gochujang Garden Hot Pot🌶🌶🌶

529

Korean broth, tofu or cottage cheese, mushrooms, greens, vegetables. GF

Chapter VI · Pasta & Risotto

Pasta, Lasagna & Risotto

cream, parmesan, pesto

Roasted vegetable lasagna under molten cheese in a herbed tomato-cream sauce
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Al dente, always — and never quite enough sauce.

— Chef's note

Pasta & Lasagna

Fettuccine Alfredo / Pesto guest's choice

459

Fettuccine, parmesan cream sauce, herbs.

Roasted Cherry Tomato & Burrata Spaghetti

459

Spaghetti, roasted cherry tomato, burrata, basil, olive oil. J

Spicy Tuscan Fusilli

459

Penne, chili cream sauce, herbs, vegetables.

Wild Mushroom Penne

459

Pasta, wild mushrooms, garlic, herbs, cream base.

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

449

Layered pasta, roasted vegetables, cheese, herb sauce.

Risotto & Ravioli

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

429

Arborio rice, mushrooms, parmesan, herbs. GF

Pesto Risotto

459

Arborio rice, basil pesto, parmesan, roasted vegetables. GF · J

Purple Dragon Risotto

459

Beetroot-infused arborio rice, cream, herbs. GF · J

Ravioli in Truffle Almond Cream

519

Beetroot ravioli, truffle almond cream, parmesan, herbs. J

Chapter VII · Pizza

Pizza, Napoletana

thin crust, patient fire

Wood-fired pizza with charred crust, jalapeños and fresh herbs held up to the light
From the brick oven

Fire makes its own seasoning.

— Chef's note

Signature Pizzas

Neapolitan Pizza

389

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil. J

Creamy Truffle Mushroom Pizza

499

Cream sauce, mushrooms, truffle oil, mozzarella. J

Burrata Pesto Pizza

529

Pesto, burrata, basil, mozzarella. J

Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

499

Sun-dried tomato base, cheese, herbs, olives. J

Chapter VIII · Indian Mains

Paneer & Signatures

makhani, malai, saffron

Grill-marked paneer resting in a slow-cooked royal gravy with cream
Paneer Rajwadi

Paneer is gentle — give it time, give it gravy.

— Chef's note

Paneer Signatures

Burrata Makhani Paneer

489

Paneer in makhani gravy, burrata finish, butter, tomato. GF · J

Methi Malai Paneer

419

Paneer in creamy fenugreek gravy. GF · J

Afghani Paneer

459

Paneer in rich yellow gravy. GF · J

Hyderabadi Paneer Dum Style

439

Paneer in green herb-forward gravy, dum style. GF · J

Paneer Rajwadi

459

Stuffed paneer rolls in brown royal gravy.

Indian Signatures

Saffron Makhana Malai

399

Makhana in saffron cream gravy. GF · J

Truffle Mushroom Kofta

449

Mushroom kofta in rich gravy, truffle finish.

Smoked Broccoli Badami

389

Broccoli in almond gravy, smoked finish. GF · J

Charred Bell Pepper Shahi

389

Charred bell pepper in rich red shahi gravy. GF · J

Subz Nizami Handi

399

Seasonal vegetables in aromatic brown handi-style gravy. GF · J

Zaffrani Korma

439

Dry fruits, makhana, mawa-based sweet saffron gravy. GF · J

Chapter IX · Indian Mains

Dal, Bread & Rice

the backbone of a thali — fourteen breads, four dals, four rices

Slow-cooked, hand-rolled, eaten with the right hand.

— Chef's note

Signature Dals

Slow-Cooked Black Dal Makhani

349

Whole black lentils, cream, butter, slow-cooked spices. GF · J

Yellow Dal Tadka, Burnt Garlic

299

Yellow lentils, cumin, burnt garlic tempering. GF · J

Panchmel Dal, Ghee Tempering

309

Mixed lentils, ghee tadka. GF · J

Bengali Coconut Dal

379

Lentils, coconut, tempered spices, gentle Bengali finish. GF · J

Rotis & Naans

Butter Roti

55

Whole wheat flatbread finished with butter. J

Missi Roti

69

Rustic gram flour, gentle spice, earthy finish. J

Charred Roomali Roti

49

Thin tandoor bread, soft fold, light char. VG

Garlic Naan

79

Classic naan, garlic butter, herbs.

Truffle Butter Naan

99

Soft naan, truffle butter.

Zaffrani Naan

109

Saffron butter, golden finish, aromatic warmth.

Cheese Naan

129

Naan stuffed with molten cheese.

Cheese Garlic Naan

149

Cheese, garlic butter, herbs.

Parathas & Kulchas

Saffron Laccha Paratha

89

Layered paratha, saffron butter.

Pudina Paratha

89

Layered paratha, mint, herbs, butter.

Cheese Kulcha

129

Soft kulcha stuffed with cheese.

Pudina Kulcha

119

Mint, herbs, fresh buttery aroma.

Burrata Kulcha

149

Stuffed kulcha, burrata, herbs.

Bread Basket

249

Butter Roti · Garlic Naan · Saffron Laccha · Roomali.

Rice & Pairings

Saffron Pulao

249

Basmati, saffron, mild whole spices. VG · GF · J

Burnt Garlic Jeera Rice

229

Basmati, cumin, burnt garlic. VG · GF

Subz Dum Biryani

379

Layered basmati, vegetables, biryani masala, herbs. VG · GF · J

Steamed Basmati Rice

169

Plain basmati rice. VG · GF · J

Chapter X · Coolers & Sides

Coolers & On the Side

yogurt, mint, papad

A cooler resets the palate; a side keeps the table moving.

— Chef's note

Indian Coolers

Classic Chaas

89

Yogurt, roasted cumin, mint. J

Masala Chaas

99

Yogurt, black salt, cumin, coriander. J

Classic Sweet Lassi

129

Yogurt, sugar, cardamom. J

Salted Lassi

119

Yogurt, salt, roasted cumin. J

Mango Lassi

149

Yogurt, mango pulp, cardamom. J

Cold Drinks

Coke

60

Diet Coke

60

Coke Zero

60

Sprite

60

Thums Up

60

Fanta

60

Soda

40

Tonic Water

99

Papad

Roasted Papad

49

Lentil crisp, flame-roasted. VG · GF · J

Fried Papad

59

Lentil crisp, lightly fried. VG · GF · J

Masala Papad

99

Papad, onion, tomato, coriander, spice mix. GF

Raita & Salad

Plain Curd

89

Fresh yogurt, set in-house. J

Boondi Raita

109

Yogurt, boondi, roasted cumin. J

Mint Raita

109

Yogurt, mint, cumin. GF · J

Mixed Veg Raita

119

Yogurt, cucumber, onion, tomato, herbs. GF

Green Salad

129

Cucumber, onion, tomato, carrot, lemon. VG · GF

Chapter XI · Desserts

A quiet finish

mascarpone, saffron, pistachio

Saffron-soaked milk cake with a delicate cream finish
Saffron, to finish

A sweet finish should remember the meal, not interrupt it.

— Chef's note

Gulab Jamun

149

Warm khoya dumplings, saffron-cardamom syrup, pistachio.

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

289

Caramelized cheesecake, cream cheese centre.

Lotus Biscoff Tiramisu

299

Coffee-soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, Lotus Biscoff crumb.

Saffron Tres Leches

279

Milk-soaked sponge, saffron cream, pistachio finish.

Choco Hazelnut Mousse

249

Dark chocolate mousse, hazelnut crunch.

Ice Cream Selection

139

Ask the server for this evening's seasonal flavours.

From the bar counter

Coolers, Shakes & Coffee

freshly muddled · made to order

Mojitos & Coolers

Classic Mojito

139

Watermelon Mojito

149

Blue Mint Mojito

149

Rosemary Mint Lemonade

149

Strawberry Mojito

159

Fruit Punch

159

Blueberry Mojito

169

Litchi Lemon Coconut

179

Shakes

Chocolate Milkshake

189

Fruit Punch Shake

189

Kiwi Milkshake

199

Green Milkshake

199

Oreo Shake

199

Mint Oreo Shake

209

KitKat Shake

209

Piña Colada

219

Coffee & Cocoa

Espresso

99

Hot Coffee

119

Cappuccino

139

Iced Americano

139

Café Latte

149

Cold Coffee

159

Café Mocha

169

Classic Hot Chocolate

179

Ice Cream Cold Coffee

189

Affogato

199

Specialty Coffee

Vanilla Latte

159

Espresso and steamed milk rounded with real vanilla.

Rose Latte

169

Steamed milk and espresso with a whisper of Indian rose.

Caramel Latte

169

Buttery caramel folded through espresso and silky milk.

Hazelnut Latte

169

Toasted hazelnut, espresso and steamed milk.

Spanish Latte

179

Sweet, velvety espresso with condensed milk — hot or iced.

Mazagran

179

Iced lemon coffee — espresso, fresh lemon and a touch of honey.

Saffron Latte

189

Steamed milk and espresso infused with saffron threads.

Bumble Coffee

189

Fresh orange juice layered beneath a double espresso, over ice.

Espresso Tonic

189

Chilled tonic and espresso, finished with a citrus twist.

Freshly muddled ◆ Made to order

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