Aroma Buffet Prices 2026: Lunch, Dinner and Kids
Aroma Buffet in Shepherd’s Bush, London charges £18.00 for an adult at Monday and Friday lunch and £28.00 for an adult at dinner, on Saturdays, on Sundays and on bank holidays. Children under 150cm pay £9.50 at lunch and £15.00 at dinner, and children under 90cm pay £3.50. Prices include VAT, no service charge is added, and drinks are charged separately.
This guide covers every price you need before you book. You will find lunch and dinner rates, kids’ pricing, the full drinks menu, sample bills, vouchers, deposits, opening times and money-saving tips for the W12 branch.
Key Takeaways
- Adult lunch costs £18.00, but it is only served on Mondays and Fridays from 12pm to 3pm.
- Adult dinner costs £28.00 from Monday to Friday, and the same price applies all day on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays.
- Children under 150cm pay £15.00 at dinner and £9.50 at lunch, while under 90cm pay £3.50.
- Unlimited soft drinks are an optional extra at £3.50 per person.
- Lunch saves an adult £10.00 compared with dinner, which is about 36% less.
Aroma Buffet Prices at a Glance
| Session | Hours | Adult | Child under 150cm | Child under 90cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday and Friday lunch | 12pm to 3pm | £18.00 | £9.50 | £3.50 |
| Monday to Friday dinner | 5pm to 10pm | £28.00 | £15.00 | £3.50 |
| Saturday | 12pm to 10:30pm | £28.00 | £15.00 | £3.50 |
| Sunday and bank holidays | 12pm to 10pm | £28.00 | £15.00 | £3.50 |
All prices come from the restaurant’s own price page and include VAT. Drinks are not included, and time restrictions may apply.
Aroma Buffet Lunch Prices (Monday and Friday)
Lunch is the cheapest way to eat at Aroma. An adult pays £18.00, a child under 150cm pays £9.50, and a child under 90cm pays £3.50.
Lunch runs from 12pm to 3pm, but only on Mondays and Fridays. Last entrance is 2:15pm and your table must be vacated by 3pm. From Tuesday to Thursday the restaurant opens for dinner only, so plan carefully if lunch is your target.
Aroma Buffet Dinner Prices (Monday to Friday)
Weekday dinner is served from 5pm to 10pm. An adult pays £28.00, a child under 150cm pays £15.00, and a child under 90cm pays £3.50.
Last entrance is 9:15pm and tables must be vacated by 10pm. Dinner is the busiest weekday session, so booking ahead is sensible for groups.
Weekend and Bank Holiday Prices
There is no separate weekend premium. Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday sessions all use the dinner rate of £28.00 per adult, £15.00 per child under 150cm and £3.50 per child under 90cm.
| Day | Hours | Last entrance | Table vacated by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 12pm to 10:30pm | 9:45pm | 10:30pm |
| Sunday and bank holidays | 12pm to 10pm | 9:15pm | 10pm |
Because Saturday and Sunday start at 12pm, you can eat an early afternoon meal at the dinner price. There is no cheaper lunch rate at weekends.
Children’s Prices and Height Rules
Aroma prices children by height instead of age. A child under 150cm pays £9.50 at lunch or £15.00 at dinner, and a child under 90cm pays £3.50 in every session.
At dinner, the child rate is about 54% of the adult price. At lunch it is about 53%. Staff may check height at the entrance, so it is worth knowing your child’s measurement before you go.
How Much Will You Really Pay? Sample Bills
The buffet price is only part of the bill, because drinks are extra. These examples use official prices and add the £3.50 unlimited soft drinks option where stated.
| Scenario | Food total | With unlimited soft drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 adult, Monday or Friday lunch | £18.00 | £21.50 |
| 1 adult, dinner or weekend | £28.00 | £31.50 |
| 2 adults, lunch | £36.00 | £43.00 |
| 2 adults, dinner or weekend | £56.00 | £63.00 |
| 2 adults and 2 children (90cm to 149cm), lunch | £55.00 | £69.00 |
| 2 adults and 2 children (90cm to 149cm), dinner | £86.00 | £100.00 |
| 6 adults, dinner | £168.00 | £189.00 |
| 10 adults, dinner | £280.00 | £315.00 |
The family figures assume the soft drinks option is also bought for each child at £3.50. A couple having dinner with two cocktails at £7.50 each would pay £71.00. A family of four saves £31.00 by choosing Monday or Friday lunch over dinner.
Aroma Buffet Drinks Prices
Drinks are not part of the buffet price, with one useful exception. The unlimited soft drinks deal at £3.50 covers refills of Coke Zero, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Lemonade, Sunkist Orange and Sunkist Lemonade.
Soft Drinks, Water and Juices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Unlimited soft drinks | £3.50 |
| Bottled water 330ml | £2.00 |
| Bottled water 1000ml | £3.50 |
| Juices (pineapple, orange, cranberry, mango, apple) | £3.00 |
| J2O and Appletiser | £3.00 |
| Capri-Sun Orange | £2.00 |
Hot Drinks
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chinese tea (per person) | £2.00 |
| English tea (per person) | £2.50 |
| Mint tea | £2.00 |
| Caramel tea | £2.00 |
| Espresso | £2.50 |
| Double espresso | £3.50 |
| Cappuccino | £3.00 |
| Cafe latte | £3.00 |
Mocktails and Cocktails
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mocktails (Aroma Passion Fruit Punch, Virgin Mojito, Virgin Pina Colada, Strawberry Lemonade) | £5.00 |
| Cocktails (Espresso Martini, Lychee Martini, Mojito, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Passion Fruit Martini and more) | £7.50 |
Beer, Cider and Spirits
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Draft pint (Stella Artois, Camden Pale Ale, Cobra, Mahou) | £6.50 |
| Draft half pint | £4.00 |
| Bottled beer 330ml (Tsing Tao, Tiger, Corona, Asahi, Budweiser) | £4.50 |
| Becks Blue Zero 330ml (non-alcoholic) | £4.00 |
| Rekorderlig cider | £6.00 |
| Spirits and liqueurs, 25ml | £4.00 |
Wine and Sparkling
| Item | Bottle | Small bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Pinot Grigio (Italy) | £20.00 | £6.00 (187ml) |
| Shiraz (Australia) | £20.00 | £6.00 (187ml) |
| Chardonnay (Australia) | £21.00 | |
| Merlot (Chile) | £21.00 | |
| Pinot Grigio Rose (Italy) | £21.00 | £6.00 (187ml) |
| Sauvignon Blanc (Chile) | £22.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile) | £22.00 | |
| Malbec (Argentina) | £25.00 | |
| Heart Prosecco | £28.00 | £9.00 (200ml) |
| Louis Dornier et Fils Brut Champagne (75cl) | £48.00 |
Opening Times and Last Entry
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm to 10pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm to 10pm |
| Thursday | 5pm to 10pm |
| Friday | 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm |
| Saturday | 12pm to 10:30pm |
| Sunday and bank holidays | 12pm to 10pm |
Last entry is 2:15pm for lunch and 9:15pm for weekday, Sunday and bank holiday dinner. On Saturdays it is 9:45pm.
What You Get for the Price
Aroma says it serves over 100 individual dishes, and the menu changes between lunch and dinner and with the seasons. Not every dish is available at every service, so treat the menu as a guide.
- Chinese favourites: sweet and sour chicken, black pepper beef, lemon chicken, aromatic duck pancakes, salt and pepper chicken and steamed dim sum.
- Japanese: salmon rolls, California rolls, ebi panko rolls, cucumber rolls, salmon sashimi and sweet prawn sashimi.
- Malaysian and Thai: nasi goreng, Singapore noodles, tom yum soup, chicken satay and mussels in sweet chilli sauce.
- Indian: chicken tikka masala, chicken curry, lamb curry, chickpea masala, tarka dal, chicken biryani, poppadoms and naan.
- Rice and noodles: egg fried rice, chow mein, fried ho fun and Singapore noodles.
- Teppanyaki: a grill station with a rotating choice of ingredients cooked fresh to order.
- Desserts: soft-serve ice cream, ice cream rolls, waffles, banana fritters, profiteroles, creme brulee, cakes and Portuguese custard tarts.
- Extras: starters such as spring rolls and crab claws, salads, fresh fruit and a small selection of pizzas.
Salmon sashimi and sweet prawn sashimi are refilled every 15 minutes. At the teppanyaki grill you can order one portion at a time, as often as you like, and each portion is cooked fresh.
Is Aroma Buffet Halal? Dietary Options
Aroma describes itself as the largest halal buffet in London and states that its meat is halal. The restaurant also lists vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes.
Vegetarian choices usually include salads, vegetable stir-fries, tofu dishes, rice, noodles, chickpea masala and tarka dal. The kitchen cannot guarantee that any dish is allergen free, so tell staff about allergies when you book or arrive.
Offers, Vouchers and Ways to Pay Less
Aroma has no permanent discount code, but there are several legitimate ways to lower your cost per head.
Choose Monday or Friday Lunch
This is the single biggest saving. Lunch costs £10.00 less per adult than dinner and £5.50 less per child under 150cm.
Gift Vouchers
Vouchers cost £25.00 each and can be used for dinner or the weekend buffet. If a voucher covers the full £28.00 adult price, that is a £3.00 saving, or about 11%.
Vouchers are valid for three months from the issue date and cannot be combined with other offers. They are non-refundable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and must carry a hand-signed signature from the issuer. You can buy one in person or by calling 020 8746 7625.
Free Birthday Meal
The birthday guest can eat free if the booking meets the rules below. At dinner pricing, that saves £28.00.
- Reserve a table at least 48 hours in advance.
- The birthday must fall on the day of the reservation.
- You need a minimum of three other guests, and at least one must pay full price.
- Bring valid photo ID and your reservation confirmation. Copies or photographs of ID are not accepted.
Too Good To Go Surplus Bags
Aroma has listed surplus food bags on the Too Good To Go app. One dinner listing showed a bag with a stated value of £19.50 priced at £6.50, with a collection window of 9:15pm to 9:30pm. That is roughly two thirds off the stated value.
This is a takeaway bag of leftover dishes, not a seat at the buffet. Contents and availability vary, so check the app for current listings.
Aroma Buffet Price History
Aroma’s prices have risen steadily over the years. An archived page from the restaurant lists a dinner price of £12.99 per person in 2012. Today’s £28.00 dinner price is more than double that.
The Harden’s restaurant guide has described the buffet as a £15 meal in older entries, and visitor reviews have mentioned prices in the mid-twenties before today’s rates. Always rely on the live price page, because restaurants can change prices without notice.
Booking, Deposits and Cancellation
Aroma accepts a limited number of reservations because walk-ins are welcome at any time. At busy times, especially weekends and bank holidays, entry is on a first come, first served basis.
- Online bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the reservation time.
- Your table is held for 15 minutes after the booking time.
- Groups of 20 or more for dinner or special events need a £5.00 per person deposit, paid directly to the restaurant.
- Cancellations more than 48 hours ahead are free, while cancellations within 48 hours are charged the full deposit.
- For groups of 15 or more, contact the restaurant directly to discuss cancellation.
- Online booking is aimed at parties of 8 or more.
Table Time and House Rules
According to the FAQ page, weekend and bank holiday table time is 1 hour 45 minutes from when you are seated. On weekdays there is no stated time limit, apart from the closing times listed above.
The terms page also mentions a maximum of 1 hour 30 minutes during busy periods, so confirm the limit when you book.
- Every guest at the table must pay, even if they are not eating.
- Drinks-only guests are not allowed.
- Leftover food cannot be taken home, which supports the restaurant’s food waste policy.
- You may bring your own birthday cake, but smoke candles, sparklers and fountain candles are not allowed.
- Confetti, party poppers and silly string are not allowed.
- There is no dress code.
Payment is by credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Location, Parking and Getting There
Aroma Buffet is on the first floor of the West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush Green, London W12 8PP. The nearest stations are Shepherd’s Bush on the Central line and Shepherd’s Bush on the Overground.
The centre has a customer car park with its entrance on Charecroft Way. Parking starts at £3.00 for the first hour, but check the West 12 website for current rates. The restaurant is on the first floor and the centre has a public lift, which helps with wheelchair access.
There is no outdoor seating and no private dining room.
Large Groups and Private Hire
The restaurant seats around 250 guests, and event listings quote capacity of up to 270 seated or 300 standing for a full venue hire. It is popular for birthdays, family gatherings and corporate lunches.
For large bookings or private hire, call 020 8746 7625 or email [email protected]. Group pricing follows the standard per-head rates above unless the restaurant agrees something different.
Is Aroma Buffet Worth the Price?
For most diners the answer depends on appetite and timing. At £18.00, lunch is strong value for the range of dishes on offer. At £28.00, dinner is mid-range for a London all-you-can-eat buffet that includes sushi, teppanyaki and a large dessert section.
What Diners Like
- A very wide choice across Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Thai and Indian dishes.
- Live teppanyaki and ice cream rolls.
- Halal meat and a spacious room, good for large groups.
- Child pricing by height, which suits families.
What to Watch Out For
- Drinks add up quickly, so decide early whether the £3.50 unlimited soft drinks deal suits you.
- Lunch is only available on Mondays and Fridays.
- Weekend table time is limited.
- Some reviewers have found certain dishes dry or fresh fruit choices limited.
Tips to Get the Best Value
- Go on a Monday or Friday for lunch to pay £18.00 instead of £28.00.
- Arrive early in the session so food is freshest and the room is quieter.
- Take small portions first and try as many stations as you can.
- Skip soft drinks if you plan to drink water or tea.
- Book a birthday table 48 hours ahead to claim the free birthday meal.
- Buy a £25.00 voucher in advance if you are visiting for dinner or at the weekend.
FAQs
How much is Aroma Buffet?
An adult pays £18.00 at Monday and Friday lunch and £28.00 at dinner, Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays. Children under 150cm pay £9.50 at lunch and £15.00 at dinner, and children under 90cm pay £3.50.
How much is Aroma Buffet lunch?
Lunch costs £18.00 per adult, £9.50 per child under 150cm and £3.50 per child under 90cm. It runs from 12pm to 3pm on Mondays and Fridays only.
Is lunch available every day at Aroma Buffet?
No. Lunch is only served on Mondays and Fridays. From Tuesday to Thursday the restaurant opens at 5pm for dinner.
Are drinks included in the Aroma Buffet price?
No. All drinks are charged separately. Unlimited soft drinks are available for an extra £3.50.
Does Aroma Buffet add a service charge?
No. Listed prices include VAT and the restaurant states that no service charge is applied.
How much do children pay at Aroma Buffet?
Children under 150cm pay £9.50 at lunch and £15.00 at dinner or weekends. Children under 90cm pay £3.50.
Is Aroma Buffet halal?
Yes. The restaurant says it serves halal meat and calls itself the largest halal buffet in London.
Is dessert included in the all-you-can-eat price?
Yes. Desserts and beverages from the buffet are part of the all-you-can-eat experience, although bottled and bar drinks are charged separately.
Do I need to book Aroma Buffet?
No, walk-ins are welcome at any time. Reservations are limited, online bookings need 24 hours notice, and groups of 20 or more for dinner need a £5.00 per person deposit.
How long can I stay at Aroma Buffet?
At weekends and bank holidays, table time is 1 hour 45 minutes from when you are seated. On weekdays there is no stated limit, but tables must be vacated by closing time.
How do I get a free birthday meal at Aroma Buffet?
Book at least 48 hours ahead for the day of the birthday, with at least three other guests and one paying full price. Bring original photo ID and your booking confirmation.
Does Aroma Buffet offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food?
Yes. The restaurant lists vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, but it cannot guarantee that any dish is allergen free.
Can I take leftover food home from Aroma Buffet?
No. Takeaway of uneaten buffet food is not allowed.
Can someone join without eating at Aroma Buffet?
No. Every guest at the table must pay, and drinks-only guests are not accepted.
What is the Aroma Buffet gift voucher price?
Vouchers cost £25.00 each, are valid for three months and can be used for dinner or the weekend buffet.
Is there parking near Aroma Buffet?
Yes. The West 12 Shopping Centre car park is entered from Charecroft Way, with prices starting from £3.00 for the first hour.
How can I pay at Aroma Buffet?
You can pay by credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Is Aroma Buffet wheelchair accessible?
The restaurant is on the first floor of the West 12 Shopping Centre, which has a public lift.
Final Verdict
Aroma Buffet W12 offers one of the clearest price structures among London buffets: £18.00 for Monday and Friday lunch, £28.00 for dinner and weekends, and lower rates for children. The best value is Monday or Friday lunch, especially for families.
Prices and menus can change, so confirm on the restaurant’s website or by phone on 020 8746 7625 before you visit.
