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    Aroma Korea

    4.3 (242 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Sushi Bars

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sushi Roll Menu
    Iris R.

    My first visit to Aroma Korea was pretty good. I picked this restaurant after seeing reviews on Yelp. We were immediately greeted and led to a booth. It was nice that there was no wait on Friday evening. The menu here is full, and I mean full, of options. It took us at least 10 minutes to figure out what we wanted to order. We ordered Korean rice with shrimp and the surf & turf sushi. The Korean rice was ok. The Seasame oil was a bit overpowering for me. Adding soy sauce definitely cut the taste of the Seasame oil. Now, the surf & turf sushi is where it's at. We immediately wished we ordered two orders of the sushi. The sushi roll includes tempura shrimp, crab salad, and seared beef with a teriyaki sauce. The combination of flavors is sooooo good. I'm definitely going back to get the surf & turf roll again. The sushi is worth a visit to this place.

    Takoyaki
    Sergio M.

    Stopped at Aroma for a quick bite to eat. The interior of the restaurant was warm and inviting. About half the tables was full. Wait Staff was very friendly. Got our drink order right away. Plenty of Authentic Korean dishes I'll definitely be back for. For a starter I ordered the takoyaki. It was pretty good. The octopus was a little chewy. Could have been more tender. The sauce was yummy. Once I saw the sushi menu had hand rolls (hard to find for some reason) I was sold. I got three of my favorites. Eel and Avocado, Spicy Crab and Spicy salmon hand rolls. Absolutely delicious. Just what I wanted. I'll definitely be back! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

    Bulgogi fries
    Alex F.

    I've been here a couple times now and honestly, this place is pretty amazing. It's a great spot to just hangout dour friends and get your fix of Korean food. The stews here are delicious and well cooked. They have a great mix of Korean-American fare, including bulgogi fries. The staff here is very friendly and it really reminds you of Seoul. Definitely come by here to give this place a try.

    Salad
    Jaime S.

    Hidden spot with great parking! We went on Saturday evening and were seated right away. There's plenty of seating, booths and tables. We decided to just order appetizers as the entrees weren't appealing to us at the moment and we weren't very hungry. The Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps were absolutely delicious, I loved every bite. The Gyoza was pretty good. The salad would've been really good, but the ginger dressing was different than what we like. Oh and we got the Korean Fried Chicken, and it was very good, just such a small portion, I think there were 3 wings.

    Shanelle Y.

    My family and I dined in on a Sunday evening right at opening time and the restaurant was nice and quiet. The waitresses were friendly and although the menu was available by QR code, they were happy to provide physical copies as well. We ordered a bunch of different sushi rolls to share. I found their sushi menu to be diverse and extensive, and the majority of the rolls sounded appetizing. The food took kind of a long time to come out though, especially considering we were the only diners at the time. The rolls themselves were super good! The fish and rice were fresh and the sauces were flavorful. I enjoyed every roll that we ordered and was impressed with the quality and taste of the food. If the service had been a bit faster this would be an easy 5/5 stars!

    Lunch bento with Bulgogi.
    Julia W.

    Writing another review for Aroma's lunch bento box. We ordered takeout this time and the food was still fresh and warm by the time we ate. I ordered the Bulgogi lunch bento -- it came with SO much food. The Bulgogi was tender and well seasoned, the California roll tasted very fresh, and the assortment of fried food was so tasty. Not pictured but included was a side salad. Service and quality of food is always fantastic at Aroma, highly recommend if you are looking for a new lunch spot or Korean food!

    Y Yelp Y.

    ***FOOD: Sushi was good. Not necessarily stellar. Fried Rice was good. ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$$ ***DÉCOR: I think this use to be a revolving sushi restaurant since there is a conveyor belt. Could use an update ***SERVICE: ok service. Waited a while for food. ***RECOMMEND: ok recommend if super hungry and happen to be in the area

    Budae Jjigae
    JJ C.

    Atmosphere: Aroma is a casual spot offering a variety of Asian dishes. It hasn't ever been super crowded when we've gone for dinner. Service: Our food has always come out relatively quickly! Food: We've tried the Bulgogi Fries and the Budae Jjigae. The Bulgogi Fries were a great starter, and the dish was sweet, salty, cheesy, and filling. The Budae Jjigae for the most part was pretty authentic. It was quite sharable among 4 people if eaten with another dish, though we wished they added more meat. We found it worthwhile to get an extra order of noodles to clean out our pot. Overall: We enjoy our experience at Aroma, and it is a great spot for a casual bite with friends. Some of the dishes are a bit pricey, but we would still recommend giving them a try.

    Roach frass (poop) in sake

    Previously thought this was some of the best sushi around but now can't eat it after finding roach poop at the bottom of my sake after already drinking most of it :( (I work with arthropods so am regrettably confident in identifying this correctly)

    White Tiger roll
    Karen S.

    Great place if you want a quick Korean and sushi fix. Friendly service. I don't regret trying this place out. Missing pic is the Bimbimbap. Definitely had the flavor I was looking for.

    Dessert
    Vraj P.

    First time checking out this Korean restaurant in Cary. We started off with the cheese corn and that was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend. For the main course we got the bibimbap with an egg. I'm vegetarian so got that one but they have others as well. It was pretty good and a decent size but I wish we had more gochujang sauce. Luckily our waitress was great and got extra. The dessert was definitely not worth it though. Felt like it was just from the frozen isle of a grocery store. The inside was pretty nice. Felt like a conveyor sushi restaurant remodeled. Felt homie as well. Our waitress was also great and was on top of it. Definitely pricey for the meal but overall I enjoyed it! Would come back for the corn and bibimbap! Would love to see more vegetarian options in the future as well.

    Cost for two rolls with add-ons - $17
    Shenna W.

    I have lived in this area for over 2 years and NEVER noticed this location until tonight! What a shame *inserts annoyed face* They are located somewhat in the cut, if you aren't paying attention - you will definitely miss it. Once you find it, you have found a truly hidden gem. I did a call in order, the service was kind and helpful. She explained what was in the rolls and provided if any changes would be additional (and what the additional cost would be). When I arrived, the parking lot needs some more lighting. It was very dark - a little concerning, however, I know they don't own the property so not something THEY can control. For this restaurant, masks are required to enter. Keep that in mind (if that is a concern for you). My food wasn't quite ready, but the staff member promptly gave me an update once greeted and informed of who I was. From what I could see from the front, it looked clean and well taken care of. Small dining room with a max occupancy of around 67 people (looking at the sign). All in all it was about 15 mins from the call in to getting my sushi. I would return to see about dining in. The food, I ordered pretty basic: California roll - added cream cheese Dancing Eel roll - added cream cheese Nothing was done wrong. They gave you a good filling to rice ratio. I didn't feel cheated or as if I just had a big roll of rice. The difference between the two rolls: The Dancing Eel roll - has COOKED Eel on top with avocado and sauce. As well, it had like a crab salad instead of a crab stick in the filing. The California roll - has a crab stick and avocado. Overall, good stuff! I will definitely be back for more. Tip: I like to heat my sushi the next day for about 30 seconds. There is something about the cheese warming up and mixing it with wasbi - yum!

    Rose E.

    I couldn't leave this Triangle Park area without having a full on Korean feast, so I revisited this place for a super-late dinner. One of their signature plate (platter) is this "SSAM" Tri-Medley BBQ Set, with a choice of 3 KBBQ meats. Priced at a whopping $45, and described as fit for 2 or 3 folks, I feared that I'd make a total Oinker of myself...but I was determined to try this once and for all. Well, surprisingly, the platter wasn't as big as I thought (and feared?). I could easily conquer this platter. In fact, I probably eat more than this when I go to any KBBQ joints. In that vein, I thought this dish was a tad too pricey. But then, I guess KBBQ don't supply you with Lettuce Leaves. Basically, "SSAM" is the Korean version of Lettuce Wraps...but for some reason, Korean restaurants charge you quite a hefty fee for this "Lettuce with Meats" Meal...?? Still, I must say that KBBQ meats, Kimchi and such taste AMAZING wrapped up in fresh Lettuce. I chose the Galbi (marinated Beef Short Ribs), the Dak Galbi (spicy, marinated Chicken) and Bulgogi (thinly sliced, marinated Beef)...and while all delicious, Galbi was ridiculously DEE-Lish!!! Honestly, I thought they could have been a bit more generous with the Galbi? Seems that the majority of the Tri-Medley was the Dak Galbi...naturally my least favorite. Still, I managed to have that much anticipated Korean feast. VERY fulfilling! Will I order this pricey dish again?? VERY likely!

    Sushi takeout: salmon/tuna sashimi, spicy tuna roll, red snapper/scallop/eel sushi, rainbow roll, bang bang shrimp roll

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    First restaurant I've ever had Korean food at, and it did not disappoint! Love the bulgogi and Korean fried chicken!!

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    A Korean restaurant owned by Korean. Good food and service. Nice setting. I ordered the biblimpop for dinner.

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