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Amma
- Indian
- New York, NY
About this business
This wonderful restaurant serves delectable Indian cuisine in an intimate ambiance enhanced by pale yellow walls and orange hued seating. Owner Anju Sharma named her restaurant "Amma," meaning mother, to signify a cooking style which is reminiscent of an Indian mother's kitchen. The cuisine is authentic Indian with outstanding dishes such as the Bombay bhelpuri, kararee bhindi, fish moileey, and apricot-filled lamb chops. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian tasting menus paired with appropriate wines including Indian wines are ava... read more
Location details
246 E 51st St, Ste 2, New York, NY, 10022, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
A MUST GO FOR ALL – I went to Amma a few days ago because a friend recommended it to me. I'm glad that I decided to go. absolutely loved the tasting menu. Not only did I feel satisfide with the amount of food, but the way the food was brought to the table and presented made me and my date feel welcomed...its worth the experience... I didnt get a chance to order from their traditional dinner menu...but the descriptions of some of the offered dishes wereenticing, and probably just as tasty. The staff is friendly, and seem to b... read more
interesting.... – being indian i am very picky about finding good quality food... the menu at amma certainly piqued my curiousity as it is devoid of the typical chicken vindaloo and instead has the more interesting regional variations.. the rice choices were very good as was the lamb, the fish and chicken disappointed as they did not live up to their namesakes. overall i will be back as amma provides a funkier and definitely more varied version of indian food than the standard cookie cutter indian restaurants
Enchanting Meal! – The food, wine pairings, the attentive service, the charming & self effacing chefs/owners were a surprising treat in the world of Indian restaurants. The tasting menu was fantastic. "Dynamite" as I had heard on NPR. Try Amma, it will win you over and make you a new fan of Indian cuisine.
Oh So Good Indian – My husband and I tried the 8-course tasting menu with wine pairing. He did the vegetarian and I did the non-vegetarian. The meal was Indian food that we have never had before: sophisticated, elegant and healthy. It's definitely a romantic date place. Not for kids or groups.
Splendid - Enchanting! – My meal at Amma has now taken the lead as my all-time favorite culinary event. My friends and I spent 4+ hours partaking of the flavorful tasting menu. Not only was the food mind-numbingly delicious, but the wine parings were perfect! I recommend the seven course tasting menu (there is also a vegetarian counterpart on the menu); it's a great way to get a feel for what this unique restaurant has to offer. Everything from the Bhel Puri and the crispy okra to the lightly decadent mango cheesecake was pe... read more
10 for food, 7 for location – The experience was superb, surprising, unexpected, overwhelming, alas fattening. Reviews had us expecting miracles, but still, we expected less. Course after course, the chefs impressed us and kept our interest alive, even as our bellies got fuller. Wine pairings were inexpensive fine finds. Service, courteous/supplicant to a fault. Cheesecake was mucho mango-ey and light, the kalfi with citrus soup was rich, tasty, memorable and Indian from another world. NY Magazine discovered a winner, a firs... read more
Dined there 10/15 after NY Times mention – Tasting - Passage to India will try again. large with variety. not tiring/tedious like degusatation menus can be. Food- fresh, authentic with flair Sommelier - a pleasant surpise, voide of usual ceremony and fuss. limited, well chosen offering. Ambience - rich colors & bracelet votives from India Music- shade better than other Indian rests (read Tamarind/Dawat). more fusion and modern Indian, less religious chants Chefs (Mather of Dewan & Anglo-Indian cookery teacher/food writer) - ... read more
Tasting Menu – Thanks to Gael Greene (NY Mag) and Citysearch for leading us to this unexpected Indian treasure. The tasting menu puts others offered at higher prices to shame. Pairings of tastes, textures and spices surprise with each course. Portions are ample but not overwhelming. Wines paired by sommelier are inexpensive and complimentary. Chefs are in and out of kitchen sharing their culinary gospel.
warm and homely environment – I seriously havent been to another Indian restaraunt that can match the quality of service, food, and atmosphere that Amma has. I am a life long fan of this restaraunt and wish it much success.
Frequently asked questions about Amma
How is Amma rated?
Amma has a 4 star rating with 329 reviews.
When is Amma open?
Amma is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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