Amma

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246 E 51st St 2 (at nr. Second Ave.)
New York, NY 10022

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(212) 644-8330
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Best

I went here last night and was pleased to see that they still had a Restaurant Week menu. The atmosphere is amazing, the waiting staff was very fun and friendly and the food was G...

Worst

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 tas...

2 thumbs down 4/14/2006

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 more
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bad experience 3/26/2006

ok its easy... cold food VERY!!! slow service Price is to high more
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bad experience 3/26/2006

ok its easy... cold food VERY!!! slow service Price is to high more
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Over Hyped 2/24/2006

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. more
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Over Hyped 2/24/2006

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. more
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Neigborhood establishment at a premium price 2/18/2006

Amma 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 seem to be trained to drive revenue. Nothing against a good sales call, but the tactics at Amma are just too obvious. Pros: Food solid Cons: Bad value, Cramped, Service more
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Neigborhood establishment at a premium price 2/18/2006

Amma 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 seem to be trained to drive revenue. Nothing against a good sales call, but the tactics at Amma are just too obvious. Pros: Food solid Cons: Bad value, Cramped, Service more
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Too pricey for the quality 2/13/2006

The 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. Cons: Food, Expensive, Crowded more
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Too pricey for the quality 2/12/2006

The 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. Cons: Food, Expensive, Crowded more
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Great food and service 12/19/2005

Once 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. Pros: Taste, Service, Consistent more
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Great food and service 12/18/2005

Once 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. Pros: Taste, Service, Consistent more
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EXCEPTIONAL RESTAURANT - BRITS IMPRESSED ! 11/11/2005

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, enjoying a night out. As Londoners we are quite discerning when it comes to food from the Sub-Continent...and Amma more than lived up to our high expectations. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Knowledgable more
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EXCEPTIONAL RESTAURANT - BRITS IMPRESSED ! 11/11/2005

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, enjoying a night out. As Londoners we are quite discerning when it comes to food from the Sub-Continent...and Amma more than lived up to our high expectations. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Knowledgable more
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Fit for a Maharaja! 11/11/2005

This is a divine little Indian fusion restaurant. Every dish I have had at Amma is a delicious and creative variation of familiar Indian dishes. What I love best is that the vegetarian dishes are as varied and tasty as the non-vegetarian dishes, which means I can go with my vegetarian friends and not feel as if I am sticking them with one choice of entree. The tasting menu (which can also be vegetarian) is a terrific way to try a bite of all their best dishes and the air conditioning there is rather cold so its much better to be served one course at a time rather than ordering ala carte and having everything come at once. The best dishes in my view have to be the manchurian cauliflower, the shrimp and the deep fried okra. They have a very nice wine selection as well. The decor is nice but not over the top but the food is fit for a maharaja! more
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absolutely AMAZING all around! 11/7/2005

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 ones that he couldn't have. i'm indian, my husband is an indian-food enthusiast, and we both thought that the food was absolutely amazing, as was the ambiance and the service - so thoughtful! just beware that if you get the tasting menu, you'll be there for a solid 2 hours just eating (but perfect amount of food). can't wait to go back!! Pros: EVERYTHING!! Cons: none!! more
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absolutely AMAZING all around! 11/6/2005

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 ones that he couldn't have. i'm indian, my husband is an indian-food enthusiast, and we both thought that the food was absolutely amazing, as was the ambiance and the service - so thoughtful! just beware that if you get the tasting menu, you'll be there for a solid 2 hours just eating (but perfect amount of food). can't wait to go back!! Pros: EVERYTHING!! Cons: none!! more
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User review by jeugene 10/6/2005

The Food was awesome. The decore was very pleasant and the service was great!! Pros: Inexpensive, Good Food, Great Service Cons: Seating Limited more
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User review by jeugene 10/6/2005

The Food was awesome. The decore was very pleasant and the service was great!! Pros: Inexpensive, Good Food, Great Service Cons: Seating Limited more
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Most amazing lamb dishes! 9/13/2005

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. Pros: taste, price more
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Most amazing lamb dishes! 9/13/2005

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. Pros: taste, price more
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  • "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

  • The Scene
    A 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.

  • 6/1/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Daily 12pm-2:45pm; 5pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: Discover, Diner's Club, American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown East, Midtown
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