Amma Reviews
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Overall Rating
- Great food, even better service
Read More On Citysearch by PrincessDi at Citysearch 2/24/2011 - Amma
Read More On Citysearch YinYang 5/27/2010 - Don't Waste Your Money - Bad Food and Worse Service
We went to Amma thinking it would be a jewel we can visit on a regular basis. We ordered some okra and chicken tikka masala with naan and basmati rice. The okra came in the style of shoe string fries and tasted like grass. Most Indian restaurants have chicken tikka masala as their signature dish, however, Amma's tasted like the chicken was raw and had a foul smell to it.
We spoke to the M...
Read More On Citysearch Tizzo 8/27/2009 - Indians not welcomeI've never been to amma, as a matter of fact, I live in Minneapolis and am tempted to visit it on my next visit to NYC, but from my observations and what looks like a trend in all of the reviews I've read, it looks as if though indians are not the target market; hence indians are treated rudely, and other bad experiences. I notice this every time I see an indian sounding name, email address, or ...
Read More On Citysearch kutchi 4/1/2009 - Blown Away by the Food and Service!We made a reservation at Amma during Restaurant Week. That said, we knew going into it not to have high expectations....boy, were we blown away by not only the food but the stellar, attentive service!
We started with the Tomato Rasam and Mughlai Chicken Shorba soups. The tomato soup had a wonderful afterburn and a terrific layering of flavors. The chicken soup was good, but lacked any real ...
Read More On Citysearch hubriis 2/7/2009 - Blown away by the food and service!
Read More On Citysearch by TheTripChick at Menuism 2/7/2009 - amazinggg food!! soo flavorful! my 1st time trying indian food and i'm def. going back!went there today for lunch for restaurant week and the food was seriously AMAZING! I don't usually write reviews but the food was just that good. Me and the bf decided to take full advantage of restaurant week and this was the 3rd restaurant we tried and it was undoubtedly the best. Whoever posted saying that the food wasn't outstanding must've ordered the wrong thing or caught them on an off d...
Read More On Citysearch catheyk 1/27/2009 - best wine servicethe food is awesome. the wine service is very attentive. the way the wine person choose the wine for you feels like he is taking care of you..doesnot feel like he is trying to sell hi wine.. he recommended a very good reserve wine for us. thanks to him..
Read More On Citysearch lucy123456 1/21/2009 - awesome service and foodyesterday, we 4 friends planned to go to dine at Amma restaurent. place is little small. the food is little different from what other indian restaurent serve. the wine selection and the wine service was above the expectation. above all we had a good time. sometimes when it gets little busy then the service might be little slow however it is a small place, so considering that its worthit to visit ...
Read More On Citysearch james1840 11/21/2008 - Worst food quality, Poor Service.Read rave reviews and picked this place for dinner with colleagues. Smallest restaurant I have ever been to. They could not give decent table for a modest party of 6. Service was all talk and no substance. Even talk was gibberish and very hard to understand in loud cramped sitting environment. They had only 1 bottle of the wine of our choice. The next alternatives recommended were twice our origi...
Read More On Citysearch infinitybeyond 11/13/2008 - Fantasic Night Out at AmmaAmazing food and customer service. My husband and I dined at Amma for my birthday and were very well taken care of by the staff. We were served a house appetizer as well as one that we ordered. I had the Butter Chicken and my husband had the Lamb Chops. Both dishes were outstanding! Even better than the food was the customer service. We never once had to ask for anything, the staff was very obser...
Read More On Citysearch JuliefromNJ 11/10/2008 - very spicy!!If your in the mood for good food and lots of spice, check this place out. Although a little pricy, considering everything I was more than satisfied. The service is extremely friendly, and don't be afraid to ask for reccomendations. I had the colossal spiced halibut which was absolutely delicious. Only thing is the place is a little small, and the decorations are a bit cheesy, considering I am In...
Read More On Citysearch sharmagirl 11/10/2008 - amazing service
Read More On Citysearch by znk at Menuism 11/7/2008 - Not good........many better Indian restaurants in the city.
This place is just bad. I was taken here on a date so I don't know about the pricing, but the food is not very good at all. I'm Indian so I know what good Indian food should taste like and this definitely is not it. Save your time and go elsewhere.
Read More On Citysearch gukya 10/28/2008 - an Indian restaurant with a difference
Most of the reviews that I read did not give this place a good rating but I did not experience any rudeness of any kind and the staff was quite delightful and I enjoyed my meal of grilled salmon cake and the chicken tikka masala.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/28/2008 - please read this before you rush to Ammaoverhyped overpriced overcrowed
dont understand whats the fuss is about amma?? i went there n had the worst experience. had to wait 45 even we had reservations. i brought a special friend who had to stand as no chair was available. very cramped place. loud noise - i cant say its a fine dining experience as we cudnt even hear each other. we were sitting in the aisle where waiters are walking eve...
Read More On Citysearch neetasehgal 9/29/2007 - Tactless and RudeMy boyfriend and I had anniversary dinner reservations. On the day of the dinner, the restaurant called and left us a message informing us that they decided to rent the space out to a private party, but that we could stop by for lunch instead. This was simply tactless and rude, and made us scramble to find a last-minute dinner reservation - not exactly what you want to be doing on your anniversar...
Read More On Citysearch glorybee25 7/16/2007 - Worst customer service, would not go there againWe have visited this restaurant couple of times now. But our latest visit was totally disappointing to say the least. We had made reservations for Xmas day dinner and we had our 5 yr old with us. We needed a earlier time, so we called and they gave us a 7:00 p.m. table. When we arrived at the restaurant, they didn't have any table for us and the staff behaved very rudely with us as if we were wa...
Read More On Citysearch kush_22 1/31/2007 - GREAT FOOD & Ambiance. Be there early to try the full course menu.The food is fantastic. Unlike many Indian restaurants where fusion means - changing the entire flavor of the indian dish - here at Amma they maintain the flavor as it is. If I think back, there wasnt any item that I havent had before, but never in this combination or format. They have done a great job in creating the great combination of different dishes into each of their dishes. The ambiance is...
Read More On Citysearch mitchraman 12/10/2006 - very deliciousHave ordered dinner for delivery from here and was very satisfied. the chicken curry I had was very flavorful and the rice was fluffy. The lamb, garlic, and vegetable naan were all hot, fresh, and fluffy. The only downside to the meal was that I felt very thirsty shortly after the meal, probably due to the strong spices and all.
Read More On Citysearch tigrlily51 11/8/2006 - Amma Doing justice to its nameHaving heard so much from family and friends in Westchester county. We finally made it to Amma.
The day we made the reservation was a Wine pairing dinner evening It was love at first sight. The food was exellent. The choice of wines were stunning. The staff did a wonderful job in explaing each course with the wine pairing.The place was packed with wine pundits, who seemed to be so regulars...
Read More On Citysearch nycwater 6/16/2006 - Yukky food!I am Indian, and I have tried many Indian places in NY. I went to Amma after a friend recommended it. The food was absolutely horrible! And their prices are very high - they actually think that they can get away with charging such prices for such terrible food and service! There are much better places in NY with better prices. We actually gave 10% tip (which we have never done despite mediocre fo...
Read More On Citysearch pearlypg 5/21/2006 - 2 thumbs downmy first time here was with my gf for our 12 month anniversary.
so i thought why not change it up a bit. Place was loud, not very romantic,
food was 2.5/5 service was 3/5. but still my date was bad
Read More On Citysearch luckydesi101 4/15/2006 - bad experienceok its easy...
cold food
VERY!!! slow service
Price is to high
Read More On Citysearch sweetiepriya4u 3/27/2006 - Over HypedI'll keep this short. Amma is nothing special. The two star chefs left quite some time ago to open their own place. I ate here a week ago and found most dishes average at best and too expensive. Will not be back.
Read More On Citysearch sushi_search 2/25/2006 - Neigborhood establishment at a premium priceAmma has the worst value for money I have experienced in NYC over the past 2 years.
The food is o.k., but not any better than what you get at a good neighborhood restaurant. But for whatever reason, prices are about twice as high. It cannot be the ambience, because the place is very cramped and some guests have to sit in an aisle. The most annoying thing, though, is the fact that the servers se...
Read More On Citysearch phaischer 2/19/2006 - Too pricey for the qualityThe only good part of this place was a candlelight on the table. This has a very cramped setting. The menu is limited. Food quality - particularly, non-veg is bad. Good item was a Bhindi (Okra) item. Spend more than $110 for two and was not satisfied.
Read More On Citysearch dipendro 2/13/2006 - Great food and serviceOnce I found this place, it's the first place I think of when I think of Indian food. It is very well prepared and served tastefully. The mix of dishes is great and our waiter has always made great suggestions. We really felt cared for.
Read More On Citysearch shahzadi 12/19/2005 - EXCEPTIONAL RESTAURANT - BRITS IMPRESSED !We have looked for a long time for a good indian restaurant in NYC. And finally we've found one !! Everything is great - very friendly people, good explanantions to the food, very authentic flavours from various regions. Suggestions were made to compliment our meal which turned out to be one of the best indian meals for a long time. Refreshing to see many Indian families and couples, too, enjoyi...
Read More On Citysearch permikaeljensen 11/12/2005 - Fit for a Maharaja!
Read More On Citysearch by ywwan at nymag.com 11/12/2005 - absolutely AMAZING all around!First off, let me just say that this is the first restaurant i've been to that made me open a citysearch acct just to write a review. we got there an hour later than our reservation on a saturday night and they seated us immediately. my husband has certain food allergies, and they were 100% accomodating even for the tasting menu which is seven courses for $50 - they even substituted dishes for ...
Read More On Citysearch naadimre 11/7/2005 - User review by jeugeneThe Food was awesome. The decore was very pleasant and the service was great!!
Read More On Citysearch jeugene 10/7/2005 - Most amazing lamb dishes!I grew up in Edison, NJ.. so I've had lots of great Indian food. But Amma takes it to a whole new level! The grilled lamb chops and the apricot stuffed lamb fillets are both absolutely AMAZING. At an unbeatable price too. We can't wait to try their tasting menu.
Read More On Citysearch merrysherry 9/14/2005 - welcome chnage to othersAmma is a very welcome change to the other Indian restuarants in the city. My wife and I are regulars. Its also one of the few Indian places where we spotted Indian celebraties like sarod master Ustab Amjad Ali Khan!! Would highly recommend it to all.
Read More On Citysearch sardarjee 7/12/2005 - Good executionThe menu is innovative and features more than just the usual dishes and the food is tasty. The staff is a little inexpereinced but makes up for it by being very sweet. I wish they would ay more Indian music...western music takes away from the ambience a bit. They also need a full bar. The tab is a bit expensive for middle of the road Indian dining so beware
Read More On Citysearch aaa1aaaa 5/3/2005 - Romantic Indian DinnerMy boyfriend and I each had the tasting menus, which were fantastic. The waitstaff was pleasant, helpful, and attentive. The restaurant is cozy and warm and very clean.
Read More On Citysearch nycgirl78 4/4/2005 - Decent food, nice placeTo be honest, I don't know a lot about Indian food apart from having a general liking of curries and spicy things. We found dining here to be enjoyable - the service was polite and the food was commendable.
Read More On Citysearch hhjjoo 4/3/2005 - Over pricedThe food was alright but not excellent. A bit pricey for such a tiny restaurant. Everything was average.
Read More On Citysearch jie 3/13/2005 - The naan will melt in your mouth!!
Read More On Citysearch by Rachel456 at nymag.com 12/24/2004 - Food is below averageOk the word Amma means Mom in South India so I thought this would have a nice motherly indian twist with a fushion flare. Well it so happened to turnout to be a total sell out to the "non indian" "non food lover" crowd. Sure it's different from normal indian food but nothing to write to your mom about and very pricey. I wasn't impressed and it wasn't SPICEY???? The quality of the meat was on ...
Read More On Citysearch vidya75 12/10/2004 - Ammazing
Read More On Citysearch by FreeRange at nymag.com 11/15/2004 - A Pleasant Surprise!We hadn't had Indian food for awhile and we stumbled onto Amma while walking through our neighborhood. What a find! The place is pretty, very comfortable and the service is first-rate! And, the food? Outstanding! Everything was fresh, very tasty and beautifully presented. Chicken and lamb entrees were wonderful and the rice side (curry, tomato and lemon) was colorful and delicious!
Read More On Citysearch guyt 10/28/2004 - Putting the mmmm in Amma
Read More On Citysearch by NYFoodie53 at nymag.com 6/24/2004 - culinary journey
Read More On Citysearch by Jason2004 at nymag.com 5/6/2004 - Culinary Adventure
Read More On Citysearch by maryboyer at nymag.com 12/10/2003 - A MUST GO FOR ALLI 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 desc...
Read More On Citysearch indiglo212 12/7/2003 - Mumbai Bhel in NYC!
Read More On Citysearch by mangosteen at nymag.com 12/6/2003 - 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 a...
Read More On Citysearch anon1 12/5/2003 - Amma- lovely food, lovely people
Read More On Citysearch by columbiakid at nymag.com 11/18/2003 - 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.
Read More On Citysearch gastronome 11/14/2003 - Splendid!
Read More On Citysearch by NYCBoy2Go at nymag.com 11/14/2003 - Oh So Good IndianMy 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.
Read More On Citysearch ohsogood 11/4/2003 - 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 ha...
Read More On Citysearch hitchmeer 10/28/2003 - 10 for food, 7 for locationThe 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 cit...
Read More On Citysearch beatlesguy 10/21/2003 - Dined there 10/15 after NY Times mentionTasting - 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 mod...
Read More On Citysearch cityslicker76 10/16/2003 - Tasting MenuThanks 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.
Read More On Citysearch southernguynyc 10/10/2003 - warm and homely environmentI 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.
Read More On Citysearch rajuane 9/27/2003 - Good Indian EatsGood place to take a date.
A little pricey for Indian food.
Meat Entree's start at about $20
Veggie Entree's start at about $17
Overall good place to try. Don't know if it's a regular place though.
Read More On Citysearch forrest73 8/14/2003 - So far the best indian food in nycthe service was awesome ! the owner recommended a dish from his own menu, and it was heavenly- chicken bhosha or something like that.
altho it was a little pricey, it was well worth it, servings were huge. the nan was amazing. mango lassi the best i ever had. sag paneer was an awesome mix of spices. i recommend this place highly.
Read More On Citysearch ndnyc718 6/16/2003 - The Closest I got to my own AmmaI commend the owners for making all the efforts to make this place into one of the most top rated restaurants in this city. Service is so good that you almost feel that you are at home. Keep up the good work guys. The meal was a complete Dinner and I could not have asked for anything more. A must visit place for all Indian food lovers.
Read More On Citysearch eatinnyc 6/7/2003 - Great!!I found this place on Citysearch so I checked it out and it was great!! Great masala dosha!! Great service and the food was great and very reasonably priced! I reccommend this to all my friends now!!
Read More On Citysearch jeena 5/18/2003 - health nutIm a diabetic, thus I have to watch what I eat, however I didnt think that the food at amma's was oily at all. ACtually I love to food so much, I eat their almost twice a week. I reccommend their tandoori vegetables...absolutely delicious.
Read More On Citysearch jane2121 4/24/2003 - What's up withe the 10's?I thought it was good, but not all that. I liked the mint paratha to start with, the kachori was also good, but spicy. We had the spinach with chickpeas- too many chickpeas- not enough Spinach (which was the best part!) The rice with fresh vegetables was way too greasy and fried. I like the service and the food presentation. Each entrée came with a side of rice and bread (most places y...
Read More On Citysearch roomia 4/15/2003 - Eat here!I had a terrific dining experience at Amma. The service was excellent--waiters were courteous, prompt and helpful. The owner of the restaurant talked with customers and was very helpful. The decor was great--warm colors, nice lighting. And more importantly, the food was delicious--I had an incredible chicken dish with onion kulcha. Prices were pretty good considering the location and the amount ...
Read More On Citysearch Anita 4/10/2003 - Great food, sexy setting...Very nice place to take your date to... Perfectly seasoned spices complement the very sexy decor of this newcomer.
Read More On Citysearch steven1133 3/10/2003 - Incredible!!!!This by far was my favorite Indian Restaurant I have EVER been to. Each dish was excellent! We had their specialty drinks as well which was great! To top it all off the ambiance was romantic. I would reccomend trying this place soon... because soon you won't be able to get in...
Read More On Citysearch JenniferKlein 2/27/2003 - My Favorite Indian Food in the CityThis was one of the most enjoyable dining experiences I've had. The food was delicate and delicious. The service was amazing. Ambiance was lovely. The manager offered for me to come in the next day and try a special dish for FREE.
Read More On Citysearch stephersNYC 1/27/2003 - *** starsAttended a Party there yesterday and found the place to be gem. In my books it is a three star rating. The food was extremely good, the service was excellent with a smile and Ah the music went with the great ambiance. I had the Bhel Puri, and the Lamb Shank curry. The lamb had the right spices and the meat cooked just the wat it should be. I recommend this place over any other Indian pricy place....
Read More On Citysearch mebob 1/21/2003 - birthday made special!we went there on my huscand's b-day and they made the evening more than special! the food, decor, music, service, everything was superb! had a great time!
Read More On Citysearch draghip 1/16/2003 - Worth it
Read More On Citysearch by foodshanu at nymag.com 1/6/2003 - Wow
Read More On Citysearch by mebob at nymag.com 12/26/2002 - one of the best kept secrets in the city
Read More On Citysearch by divarachi at nymag.com 12/25/2002 - Good Indian foodPretty good food, pretty good decor, polite and quick service, but I don't see how the previous reviewer only spent $28 for dinner for 2. Average entree on the menu was about $20, appetizers are around $8 which is comparable to other resturants in the neighborhood. You get plenty of food for the price though.
Read More On Citysearch joeku 11/16/2002 - choice!Went for lunch. Decor + ambiance was cool, food was great. Oh, and only spent $28 (incl tip) for app's and entrees for 2 people. Wow.
Read More On Citysearch tastyDlight 11/14/2002 - Chic and tastyThis stylish East Midtown restaurant delivers the best and most reasonable vegetarian lunchboxes. The service is excellent. Great music, too.
Read More On Citysearch nikitwocheese 9/12/2002 - 10Its an excellent place to relax and the food is one of the best in the city of New York. one of the best Chicken Tikka Masala. The music is the best among all the Indian restaurants I have visited. A must for all the Dosa lovers.
Read More On Citysearch deepti 7/16/2002
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