. "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . "2008-09-22T00:00:00"^^ . . "I'm actually a big fan of hole-in-the-wall restaurants hidden away in hard to find nooks and crannies, and Aromas didn't let me down! The decor is cheap, the fluorescent lighting makes you feel like you're sitting at the DMV, and the evening techno ballads from the adjacent martial arts shop mixed with the restaurant's Bollywood music makes you wonder if you're in Gilbert or an after-hours club in Mumbai (I guess Islamabad would be more fitting in this case).\n\nI arrived about 20 minutes until closing and was quite grateful that the restaurant owner invited me to come in and have a seat. Since it's Ramadan, I tried out the evening buffet which was a bit small but still had about 6 or 7 meat and veggie dishes. Honestly, I can't remember the names of all the dishes but all I can say is they were good, but oh so freakin' spicy! I'm a glutton for punishment when it comes to spicy food, but several of the dishes carried such a kick that I was reminded of the time one of the cooks at Cyclo went nuclear on my Pad Thai! Thankfully, there was enough mango lassie and buttery naan to keep me from weeping profusely and throwing in the towel.\n\nI would recommend Aromas if you're looking for a break from the norm. The menu offers Halal and Vegetarian entr\u00E9es at an affordable price, and the service was good. The decor has much to be desired, but I usually give tasty food a priority over accommodations. ;)"^^ . . "0"^^ .