Aroma Chef - Lancaster

Probably some of the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. Firstly, the menu is extensive, the food cooking time is incredible fast- I think the fastest from order to table for us has been 10 minutes waiting. The staff are lovely, accommodating if we didn’t know anything on the menu, and overall pleasant atmosphere. Of course, Chinese food is expensive but it is worth the money.

I visited this restaurant last week for a late lunch and was initially excited, but that excitement quickly faded. The food, which many people claim is authentic, was actually quite mediocre. The only thing that truly tasted authentic was the curry sauce. The chicken had a strange texture that can only be described as sponge-like and was clearly overcooked, possibly even defrosted. The service was also lacking, with staff appearing disinterested and inattentive. Despite adding a service charge, there was no follow-up to see if everything was satisfactory, and our table was not even cleared before we left. I will not be returning to this restaurant and would not recommend it to others.

The standout in Lancaster's culinary scene is Aroma Chef. The authentic menu left me speechless and the dishes were cooked perfectly. The staff was very friendly and there were no complaints. The black bean and oyster beef was a standout dish that will definitely bring me back soon!

As authentic as it gets. A gem of a restaurant in a gem of town.

The Chinese food at this restaurant is good, I wouldn't say it's completely authentic but it's quite tasty.