Amma

09/29/2007 Posted by neetasehgal

overhyped 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 every minute n their plates n arms almost touch u as there is no room. food is way too expensive n the portions are too small - i have never experienced anything like this. we had tasting menu but didnt enjoy the food at all. other fine indian restaurants have much more flavorful food. i would never be back - they ruined my evening. food has no taste. please take my sincere advice and try some other restaurant. dont waste your money here.

Pros: cant think of one

Cons: overcrowed, very noisy, tiny portions, very pricey

07/16/2007 Posted by glorybee25

My 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 anniversary! There are other amazing Indian restaurants in the city - we've dined at many of them - so we will take our patronage to them instead - as they have always honored our reservations and have treated us with great kindness.

01/31/2007 Posted by kush_22

We 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 walk-ins. They asked us to come back at 9:30 if we need a table, as if there is no other place in NYC !! And then they offered a table in the aisle with a high chair for 5 year old in the aisle where they carry hot plates almost every minute !! I don't need to eat their food that badly, I guess. But the whole thing was handled very badly and the manager should have diffused the situation, but she ignored us completely and we left the place. We then went to Diwan and the restaurant was almost empty and we enjoyed our Xmas dinner there. Needless to say, we will never return to Amma.

Pros: unique indian food

Cons: poor service, small place and poorly placed tables

12/10/2006 Posted by mitchraman

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 great and relaxing. Good setting for a date. What I did not enjoy is the fact that the tasting menu which covers almost all of their entire menu into one 6 course dinner, cannot be ordered after 930pm. Their explanation was valid that it will take 2 hrs to eat that and since they close around 11pm, they didnt want to rush us through the courses. Someone wanting to experience indian food has to try the tasting menu, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Make sure you reach there early (around 7pm) and eat slow for 2 to 3 hrs, enjoying each course. If not your going feel like a bubble... all night. Expensive in comparison to other indian restaurants. A dinner for 2 ended up to be around $130. Tasting menu for 2 with wine will end up to be around $150-$160. The manager was kinda rude. But the others are gr8.

Pros: Good food and ambiance

Cons: The full course menu is available only before 9pm

11/08/2006 Posted by tigrlily51

Have 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.

06/16/2006 Posted by nycwater

Having 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 at the restaurant. We just love this place

Pros: Food, wine and the staff

Cons: Samll dining area but romantic

05/21/2006 Posted by pearlypg

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 food and service), because we felt totally ripped off. In fact, while leaving the place we saw two people looking at the menu, and I couldn't help telling them that the food was horrible.

Pros: Romantic ambience

Cons: Terrible food, Average service

04/15/2006 Posted by luckydesi101

my 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

03/27/2006 Posted by sweetiepriya4u

ok its easy... cold food VERY!!! slow service Price is to high

02/25/2006 Posted by sushi_search

I'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.