We were in the mood for Korean fried chicken and this was the only place we could find near us. First red flag was that the restaurant was empty on a Friday night. The fried chicken was 100% frozen and they just added the sauce. We also got the fried rice which was straight up inedible. Waste of money and would not recommend. read more

Aroma Korea - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I haven't had hwaedupbap (sp?) in years seapite the fact that I reside in los Angeles densely populated with Korean restaurants. This raw fish over rice and spring mix was delicious, a little on the pricey side. The Bulgogi fries were super delicious. There was a hint of sweet in this dish so it wasn't just cheese topped bulgogi. The jalapenos packed a little bit of punch but perfectly proportioned. My husband enjoyed his Dolsot Bibimbap. Every dish was presented well. It looks like a popular late night place for young people. I would come back. Note: the location was a little tricky as it appears to be at a corporate park. read more

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Been a long time since we've been here. It was extremely quiet for a Saturday evening surprisingly. Food is as good as we've remembered. My seafood jjampong ramen was just the right spiciness with a generous amount of squid, shrimp, crab, mussels. The pork belly ssam was a generous serving with rice & lettuce for wrapping. Dolsot bibimbap was generous also filled with veggies. We liked that there was a choice of a soy based sauce with it for those who didn't care for the traditional spicy gochujang based sauce. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have Banchan like other traditional Korean restaurants. We did get some kimchi & takuan with the ssam. read more

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Can not really rate as we were attempting to try this establishment, arrived around 925. Asked one or the ladies coming out the establishment where they open and she said yes, only to be told by another lady once we were up the stairs that the kitchen closed at 930...30 mints before closing time. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Aroma Korea - Bulgogi fries - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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! read more

Aroma Korea - Takoyaki - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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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. read more

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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! read more

Aroma Korea - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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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!!

Extremely disappointed with the Jjamppong I ordered. They served the instant noodles!!! There was not much seafood either. We used to live in the Nashville area and there was a Korean restaurant that served a very good Jjamppong. It's with fresh noodles and lots of seafood and vegetables. That was what I expected. There is no Korean restaurant in the area we live now so I was very looking forward to it... We are not coming back because the instant noodles shouldn't cost $16. We'll try a different Korean restaurant the next time we visit Cary. read more

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! read more

Aroma Korea - Lunch bento with Bulgogi. - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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) read more

Aroma Korea - Roach frass (poop) in sake - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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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. read more

Aroma Korea - White Tiger roll - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Mixed. They don't have any banchan tapas with the bibimbap or sundubu entrees. This is why I prefer Seoul Garden because they have banchan tapas, and they give you two refills of each banchan tapa. The food is good, and they're open late. However, I will always go to Seoul Garden if they're open, and come to Aroma Korea if Seoul Garden is closed. read more

***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 read more

Aroma Korea - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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. read more

Aroma Korea - Budae Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Excellent, authentic Korean food made to order. Their sushi is phenomenal and very fresh. It is very unique too, lots of flavorful combinations. read more

Service was incredible and server was very kind & relatable! Food took a second to come out, but was very good! read more

Aroma Korea - Dak Galbi - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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We've visited multiple times and always have a great time! Their bulgogi fries and KFC wings are absolutely amazing! Their seafood pancakes are a must as well. This is our favorite Korean spot in the area. Recently we tried their sushi and were just as pleased. We will continue to visit often. read more

Aroma Korea is located off NE Maynard Rd in Cary. It's a little hidden but definitely worth a visit! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. They do not have BOGO rolls but they do offer a few different roll combos! Also, their sushi is better quality than BOGO sushi I got all the sushi in the photo for $55! I paid additional $3 for fresh wasabi and it was worth every penny! I called in and they were ready within 25 minutes. This was the perfect amount of sushi for 2! I brought it home and put it on a cheese board. The greatest idea ever! read more

Aroma Korea - Sushi takeout: salmon/tuna sashimi, spicy tuna roll, red snapper/scallop/eel sushi, rainbow roll, bang bang shrimp roll - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Bulgogi fries was the absolute best I got in here. Fries is crispy, bulgogi is beautifully marinated with tons of great flavor, and they are all mixed with a kinda sweet mayo sauce. It usually comes with jalapeño but I opted out of that. Chicken katsu was disappointing. It's definitely not worth the $22 price point. The chicken was rubbery and all the flavor is coming out of the brown sauce. It's definitely not curry that Im usually used to eating katsu with but it has a sweet peanut flavored type of sauce. Definitely come for the bulgogi fries but I wouldnt recommend the katsu at all. Service is good. Server is attentive. Ambiance is chill and have a warm feeling. read more

Aroma Korea - Chicken Katsu Dinner Plate - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Very solid Korean food here. I've heard good things about their lunch specials, but haven't had the chance to try them yet. Came in today and got the Bimbimbap with bulgogi. A personal favorite dish, and I think that Aroma did it justice. The gochujang sauce that comes on the side pairs perfectly and serves to be a piping hot and delicious meal. But that being said, Aroma does things simply, but does them well. They have the fundamentals down and that I can appreciate. Highly recommend and will be back to try the lunch specials. read more

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

So good! We originally had planned to go to a different Korean restaurant but the wait was too long and had came here- THANKFULLY!! It was our first time and with reading some of the reviews, I knew this could be a winner and if definitely didn't disappoint. Staff was great, food was yuuummmy and overall it was a great price. We will be back read more

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I would say their sushi and Korean bimbimpap are average or slightly below average. They need to increase their portion size and fishes are average. Prob would not come back. read more

First of all, major props to the waitstaff who was wearing not just a mask but what looked like nitrile gloves. AND she was seen scrubbing the front door handle while we were waiting for our food! We came here on a late night and were honestly glad there was a place still open this late on a weeknight. There was a group of staff talking up a storm at another table but we were the only costumers, and things moved along sticky. - Agedashi tofu - 3.5/5. I would've preferred a thinner and crispier better, but loved the portion size and sauce. - Cilantro roll - 4.5/5. I just wanted more of it, more of everything! - Piano roll - 4.5/5. Loved the shrimp tempura. Again, it left me wanting more. I hope they keep doing well. read more

Aroma Korea - Adegashi tofu - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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The sign is kind of hidden by trees but it isn't super difficult to find. I was skeptical because I usually don't think Asian fusion restaurants ever taste that good. So a Korean, sushi spot has me skeptical. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! APPETIZERS Spicy soy garlic KFC (Korean fried chicken) - If you've ever had double fried chicken before then you will know what to expect. They lived up to the expectation as the chicken was crispy and full of that delicious soy garlic flavor. My only complaint is that you only get 3 Takoyaki (Fried Octopus balls) - I've had this before somewhere and I didn't like it but I wasn't sure if it was the dish or just the way the place prepared it. This one was much better than the one I had before. The texture held firm so it didn't fall apart and there were little chunks of octopus inside. If you like the octopus texture than you will love this, but if not, then you might want to skip this one. Bulgogi Fries - This was by far the winner of the appetizers! It taste exactly how it sounds. Golden, crispy fries covered in the bulgogi meat, melted cheese, jalapeños and who knows what other goodness is in there?! We ate so much of it we were almost too full for our main course! ALMOST MAIN COURSE BTS Roll and Bulgogi Roll - The BTS roll is shrimp tempura with cream cheese, spicy tuna, and jalapeño. It's rich, creamy, crunchy and a little spicy. It's also absolutely delicious! - The bulgogi roll is basically the perfect bulgogi bite as it has some pickled veggies wrapped up with it and it's such a nice blend of savory, salty and sweet/sour! Samgyupsal (Pork Belly Ssam) - My wife ordered this and it was also amazingly delicious. The wrap up some of the pork belly in the lettuce they give guy. Then put your desired condiments that come with it and then dip it in the soybean paste and you now have the perfect little lettuce wrapped ssam. It's salty but in a good way. The soybean paste is so good! I would literally bathe in it. Bento Box - Our family members ordered a couple of bento boxes and even though I was only able to snag one bite of each, the fish was very fresh and delicious. They also gave generous portions of the sashimi. Overall the service was good. The food was better than just good and I left this place with a more open mind towards Asian fusion restaurants. The thing is I didn't even get to order any of the Korean food. That will be for my next visit! read more

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Fun casual Korean spot in Cary. The food was good but it's more of a casual Korean bar food concept. The Korean fried chicken wings was my favorite dish. The double fried wings were just the right level of crunchy and both sauce options were delicious. The sushi was good but it was a bit westernized and heavy on sauces (although there were other lighter rolls on the menu). I wouldn't come to aroma just for the sushi as it's not quite on the level of the Triangle's best sushi restaurants. The tofu stew was okay but I guess I have a high standard living close to K Town in NYC in the past. The tofu was too mushy (even for silken tofu) and I wished the broth could be spicier. read more

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Not too many people. I went to order take out. The wait wasn't longer than 25 minutes. The food varied.

I picked up a Poke roll, it was delicious and pretty! When I walked in it was clean and I was greeted nicely. Food was ready in the time they said! They have a nice selection of wines! read more

Aroma Korea - Poke roll - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Real authentic Korean foods. I went there for lunch with three other people and all satisfied with foods. I am looking forward to revisiting here. read more

Don't know why it took me so long to try this place out but I'm sure glad I finally made it. The Seared Tuna roll was prepared well and tasted great. Was nice they served fresh ginger with it. The Bulgogi Bibimbap was not prepared the way I'm accustomed to but was still really good! The vibe inside is typical of a mom and pop Asian restaurant but still nice. The service was excellent with both server teaming up together and checking on us to make sure everything was going well. Definitely am going to come back to try other items in their menu read more

Aroma Korea - Korean Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I've been meaning to stop by "Aroma" for quite a while now. I had a late dinner on Saturday night and most places were overly crowded around 9-10 p.m. I was in the area so I decided to check it out. Don't let the turn in fool you. It's actually a road that leads up to a school. Make sure to make the first right. It was so dark and I thought I had made the wrong turn. I walked in and was immediately greeted and seated. It's a nice little space. I would imagined that it would be a great place to share some drinks and food with friends. The vibe is calm -- like straight out from K-dramas (lol). The menu had just enough items. I was torn between ordering traditional Korean food or sushi. I went with the short ribs. It ran for $20-22 but it came with a good portion of rice, lettuce, and sides. I thought it was worth it! The beef short ribs were flavorful, tender, and juicy. The presentation was very nice. I was quite impress. I look forward to try other items on the menu in the near future. Most of all, I love the late hours, especially for the town of Cary when everything is closed by 9-10 p.m. The customer service was great! Very kind waitresses and host. read more

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Aroma is an enjoyable Korean/Japanese fusion spot to get dishes with delightful flavors and great service! The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side, but the decor and atmosphere is really cozy, and pleasing to look at. The tables, seating, and floors are also clean. The servers are friendly and quick to take orders as well. Upbeat k-pop music plays while you eat too, which is always a plus. I highly recommend their Korean dishes a bit more than the sushi/Japanese dishes, but the food tastes awesome! *Corn Cheese: The BEST and my most FAVORITE food item on the menu! Hot, Sweet corn with stretchy, sweet cheese! It's delicious and a great appetizer to start the meal off with. Aroma has the best corn cheese dish!! *Bulgogi Fries: Another FAVORITE food item! Crispy fries, drizzled with a wasabi mayo sauce, melted cheese, bulgogi, and jalepenos on top! This appetizer is so so so so tasty. The sauce paired with the fries and cheese is a genius flavor combination. I always ask for more of the wasabi mayo sauce to dip the fries in... This dish is awesome. *Bulgogi Roll: Gimbap, but drizzled with a nice sweet, brown sauce on top! This is a roll filled with spinach, radish, carrot, and seasoned bulgogi meat. It tasted really fresh and all of the elements of the roll tastes great all together. *Salmon Sashimi: Sliced salmon! It tasted really fresh and was cut correctly, so the texture was satisfying and soft. *Cilantro Roll: A roll with yellowtail, tuna, salmon, crab, avocado, cucumber, pepper, and cilantro. This roll also tasted pretty fresh, but sadly the cilantro overpowered the entire thing. It's hard to taste and make out the components that were in this roll. I've enjoyed coming to Aroma for the past few years, and I order the corn cheese and bulgogi fries every time! Whether it's for lunch or dinner, I definitely recommend this restaurant for the flavors and great service that's always present here. read more

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As a Korean American, I can say the food is definitely Korean. Food is good. But, if you know anything about Korean food, it comes with side dishes called banchan. For some reason this place gives none! Not even kimchi. It is disappointing people are experiencing Korean cuisine without the most essential part of a meal. My grandmother will turn over on her grave. read more

The food came out in a timely manner, and loved the taste. Service was quick and efficient she checked on us regularly. I loved the ambiance of the place, it's unique and helps it stand out from the crowd. My only gripe was that utensils need to asked for but aside from that loved the place and would recommend to others. read more