Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in Easton

Stopped in Aman's for the first time during its lunch period. We had some naan with dahl and chicken masala over basmati rice. For side dish, we got some sauteed cabbage. Towards the end, we got some tandoori chicken when it was available. For dessert, we had some sweet condense milk balls with coffee. Food quality was good, better than most Indian restaurants that we had tried. Aman's used good spices, and its quality showed in its sauteed cabbage and its chicken masala. The tandoori chicken was off, it did not have the color nor the taste, just some large dark drumsticks grilled over the charcoal (check enclosed pic). The naan was pan fried, they came out greasy, lumping in a heap. Traditional naan would be baked in a cylindrical oven, sticking to its side.

The price of the buffet is steep for what was being offered. The buffet has only one meat dish, expecting diners to fill up on cabbage and some mysterious vegetables. Even the sodas were charged at an exorbitant amount, at least three times more than what one would pay at Easton Public Market.

Service was excellent, but then service is always easier to excel in a buffet style restaurant.

We do not dislike Aman's, but we do believe its "artisan" quality needs to do a bit more to be in alignment with its prices; or its prices have to come down to stay in balance with its quality.

Beware...

This is BYOB place, but they have an audacity to charge corkage fee by the bottle. This is ridiculous since they do not have a liquor license. Corkage fee was designed to discourage patrons not to bring wine or beer to an establishment that does carry beer or wine. If you do not have license and charge corkage fee, the only explanation for this charge is GREED....

Reply to the posted comment by the owner....

The posted menu that you mentioned, was not reflected on the table. Chicken marsala has only a few pieces of chicken, mainly sauce when we were there. Chicken Jalfrezi pan was practically empty. Towards the end of the dinner, after eating a dose of rice with masala sauce, a tray of chicken Tandoori came out in a form of big chewy drumsticks, and we each got a drumstick. The food on the table reflected the balance of thin air and some mysterious vegetables.

Regarding the color of the Tandoori chicken, if you use food color in your Tandoori chicken then you do not follow the traditional, artisan Indian cooking. The true color of Tandoori came mostly from the spices it was marinated in, not the food colorings. Your explanation is a more indication that you apply artificial means to make your "artisan" dishes, which is not artisan at all by any standards.

We felt it then and do feel it now, that we paid quite a lot for so little. Your lunch buffet was not...

I visited this spot after several friends highly recommended it, and I decided to bring a good group along. The first impression was stellar—its curb appeal on Main Street in Emmaus is hard to miss, especially with its festive holiday decorations and glowing lights. From the moment we walked in, the warmth and enticing aroma of fresh, vibrant dishes set the tone for the evening.

Our 5 PM reservation was honored promptly, and we were seated almost immediately. The host greeted us with warmth and charisma, making us feel like long-lost family. We were seated near the kitchen entrance, a fortunate spot as we got to see steaming plates of food passing by, building up our anticipation.

The experience started on a high note with chilled glass bottles of water that were consistently refilled throughout the meal. For appetizers, we ordered the Chicken Pakora, Maru Bhajia, and Tandoori Wings. The Chicken Pakora was served with three distinct sauces: a refreshing cilantro-based green sauce, a light yogurt-like white sauce, and a sweet, almost candied Polynesian-style sauce. The chicken itself was lightly fried, tender, and delicious.

The Tandoori Wings were a highlight—crispy, lightly breaded, and bursting with flavor. Served steaming hot with fresh lemon wedges, they offered a perfect balance of texture and seasoning. However, the standout appetizer was the Maru Bhajia, a Kenyan-inspired snack. Thinly sliced potatoes coated in spicy gram flour and fried to airy, crispy perfection—these were utterly addictive and impossible to stop eating.

For mains, our table indulged in a variety of dishes, including the Panjabi Goat Curry, which featured hearty, bone-in cuts of goat simmered in a rich, spice-laden sauce. The Lamb Seekh Kabab and Tandoori Murg (whole bird) were also notable, clearly prepared with care and attention to detail.

The two stars of the evening, however, were the Lamb Kalimirch and Butter Chicken. The Lamb Kalimirch was exceptional, with tender lamb cubes swimming in a creamy black pepper sauce that was surprisingly smooth and subtly spicy. But the true magnum opus of the meal was undoubtedly the Butter Chicken. This dish was sheer mastery—heavenly chunks of chicken stewed in a signature buttery tomato sauce. Each bite was an indulgent symphony of flavor, forcing a smile with every taste. It was the perfect contrast to the brisk December air outside and the highlight of an already stellar meal.

This meal has truly spoiled me, making this spot my new favorite restaurant—not just in Easton but possibly across all of western Pennsylvania. From the thoughtful presentation to the explosion of flavors, every aspect of the experience was unforgettable. I’ll definitely be returning to explore more of this...

This was a top 3 worst dining experience I've ever had, which largely is due to the server we had, but not entirely.

First, I ordered the winter mojito mocktail which was described as a sparkling drink with mint and cinnamon. The drink I got was completely flat and did not taste good at all.

We ordered samosas as an app. They were okay, but the potato filling was soggy. My husband is Indian and we've traveled to India and never had a soggy samosa. But it was fine.

Then my husband asked the server for a diet coke refill. He had to remind him twice because the server kept not coming back. Then finally he came back and said they were "out of diet coke." Ok...?

We order our food and the server asks us if we want rice. We both ordered curry- we said, it doesn't come with rice? No, rice is extra apparently. With curry. That's actually laughable. Price gauging at its finest.

The food took quite a long time to arrive. Which was a little frustrating but it was a Saturday night, fine. But when it came, it was not the dish I ordered. I ordered "veg madras curry" from the menu. The person brought me "veg madras chick'n". Not what I ordered, so I told her and she sent it back. The original server never came over and apologized or anything.

About 20 minutes later waiting, the server comes back and asks about my desired spice level of the "veg madras chick'n". One, I told him again, I ordered the curry, not the chicken. Two, this indicated to me they STILL had not started making my dinner, while my husband is sitting waiting and his food is getting cold.

By the way, he ordered the goat curry. It was butchered very poorly. I'll leave it at that.

I went to the back and the server asked me a THIRD time about my "veg madras chickn". I have no idea why he could not comprehend what I ordered. It was on the menu, I pointed to it when I ordered. It was like he could not be bothered to pay an ounce of attention.

At this point, I said, forget it, please cancel the order. We have been in the restaurant for an hour and a half at this point and have yet to eat and are done waiting.

THEN we ask for take out containers for my husbands meal. He brings a little styrofoam container for my husbands curry. Did you ever see someone deliver curry in one of those? No, you didn't because they put food with sauce in a plastic container with a proper lid that seals. The sauce got everywhere and at this point we left all the food behind because this situation is just TOO ridiculous.

This was really disappointing as we eat tons of Indian food and we expected a lot more based on reviews and the...