Amma
Categories:
Ethnic Markets, Restaurants, Indian Restaurants
Details:
Business Dining, Romantic Dining
Insiders:
Message from Amma
"I wanted to try Indian food I've never tasted" - Ask Gael, New York Magazine October 6th 2003 "Amma, an Indian restaurant with a difference" - Eric Asimov, N.Y. Times Sep 27th 2002 "Clean your plates anyway" - New York Magazine, May 13th 2002 "Amma tastefully fills the gap between Curry Row-style cheap eats and pricey Indian fusion" - Time Out New York? 2003 Eating and Drinking Guide "Eat to make your Mother Proud" - Arthur J Pais? India Abroad, October 18th 2002 "Mama's food never had it so good" - J. Walman? Our Town, October 24th 2002
Editorial by Citysearch
The SceneA discerning crowd of mostly families comes here expecting--and receiving--food that's a cut above. The small, peaceful dining room is peach-colored with handsome fabric art and a general air of spotlessness. The hovering service staff describe everything in detail. Dishes are served individually, rather than family-style.
The Food
The clean-flavored, delicate version of Indian cuisine served here is impressively tasty; several discrete notches above the average decent neighborhood establishment. Spinach chaat--peppery, batter-fried leaves topped with zingy mung sprouts--makes a terrific starter; so does a trio of small, subtle samosas. Tandoor-grilled lamb chops are incredibly juicy and savory, and a pear chutney sets them off terrifically. Kararee bhindi--crisp, tangy okra and onion salad--is memorably pungent. Madras chicken and the tomatoey Malabar salmon are standard, while desserts are a must-try, particularly the fluffy housemade mango cheesecake and kulfi in citrus soup.
Key Points
- Romantic
- Bargain lunch Specials
- Outdoor Catering
The Inside Scoop
- Know Before You Go - Two tasting menus are available, one vegetarian and one not. Both are on the threshold of being excessive, with 8 or so medium-sized courses. But at $50, this is a great chance to sample the kitchen's range; an additional $35 secures a wine pairing for each course.
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
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 of food given is huge! Try the kulfi for dessert-you won't be disappointed.
Pros: great food, ambiance, good service
Cons: small
Posted 04/10/03
Very nice place to take your date to... Perfectly seasoned spices complement the very sexy decor of this newcomer.
Pros: Good food, Romantic, Nice decor
Posted 03/10/03
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...
Pros: ambiance, quality
Posted 02/27/03
This 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.
Posted 01/27/03
Attended 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. It was a bit pricy but worth every penny.
Pros: Service, Food, Ambiance
Cons: Parking
Posted 01/21/03
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!
Pros: food, ambience, service
Cons: no parking
Posted 01/16/03
Pretty 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.
Pros: food, decor
Posted 11/16/02
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.
Posted 11/14/02
This stylish East Midtown restaurant delivers the best and most reasonable vegetarian lunchboxes. The service is excellent. Great music, too.
Posted 09/12/02
Its 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.
Posted 07/16/02