Amma's South Indian Cuisine Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "nestled in Philly Downtown, is truly a hidden gem"
• "The place was very lovely and the restaurant felt new and vibrant."
• "Well lit, open layout."
• "Restaurant had a nice artistic vibe."
• "The space is well decorated and cozy, the brick walls offer classic Philadelphia flair."
• "The interior is beautiful but a little cramped, but it isn’t much of a concern."
• "The ambiance at Amma's is a perfect blend of simplicity and warmth."

Cons:

• "And I don’t know if it’s deliberate but the greasy oil stained walls give the place very old and unkept look."
• "The dining area feels cramped, atmosphere inside very stuffy."
• "tables are not cleaned and have left over from past customer."
• "We sat 2 ft from a space heater (that can’t be safe). We spent the dinner sweating the entire meal."
• "The Resturant was SO humid and hot, we felt like we were in India."
• "Being a small guy, I didn’t have an issue comfortably sitting down but, I did notice the restaurant feels cramped."
• "Space is tight between tables."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was quite attentive."
• "The owner and the staff were really responsive."
• "Our server was very welcoming and service was prompt."
• "The service is always amazing."
• "Service is exceptional as always, especially Ms. Tejaswi."
• "We had great service from our waitress, Sal, and the food was superb."
• "The waiters at Waters Restaurant are a testament to the commitment to excellence that defines this establishment."

Cons:

• "Moreover customer service was not up to the mark. Staff wasn't very welcoming."
• "The service was slow."
• "They served it all at the same time and food was cold only some content of the food felt warm."
• "The guy was a bit rude, he felt the weight on his shoulder."
• "They didn’t welcome no hospitality whatsoever!"
• "The service was friendly but slow."
• "Service takes forever even when there aren't a lot of people."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Plenty of food for the price, and a great way to try many dishes."
• "I really am happy that Amma’s has brought that real flavor on the table in a land so far away."
• "While it may not be the best biriyani I had, but it definitely is the best south Indian biriyani I have had in my twenty years in the US."
• "Food was fresh: apart from dosa and medu vada we really liked the chettinadu chicken."
• "The portions of biriyani were huge!"
• "We ordered the non-veg sampler and it was truly delicious."
• "Their food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is always so lively and welcoming!!"

Cons:

• "The Non Veg Couples dinner for two was small."
• "The papdi chat was tasteless without yogurt, and the paneer butter masala was below average."
• "The goat biryani tasted like leftovers warmed up in the microwave."
• "When I opened the sambhar container .. it had literally a layer of oil floating on top. That was a very big turn off."
• "The food was okay, I got a super old dosa bread and chicken masala was cold."
• "The food is waaaaayyy over priced for the quality and taste."
• "The food is bland and definitely not fresh."

Value

Pros:

• "For 4 people with a decent amount of leftovers it was less than $100."
• "The thali is correct quantity and good value for money."
• "The price makes it perfect for the whole family to enjoy while not breaking the bank."
• "One of the most pleasant surprises was the affordability of the menu items."
• "Prices are reasonable and even offer a 10% student discount."
• "Prices are fair for the US."
• "Prices were spot on as they aren't trying to rob you."

Cons:

• "It's a bit expensive."
• "Small portions with high price."
• "The portion sizes smaller than what I would receive at a typical Indian cuisine restaurant, the vindaloo was not extra spicy."
• "Price is way too high for the quality of food given."
• "The dish cost $20, which I felt was not justified."
• "There is no way this meal should be $49."
• "extremely expensive for the food you get."