Simple eatery serving a kosher, vegetarian menu of Southern Indian specialties plus a lunch buffet.
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
Mahi (Jabberfoodwocky)
I was so excited for a South Indian buffet! I don’t think I even tried any of the main course items (naan or rice or biryani or curries). They had idli, vada, pongal, dosa, 2 different chutneys, sambar, rasam, curd rice, and dahi vada as well. These are just what I remember on top of my head. I loved the food and will be looking forward to come back again.
… morePriya
My husband and I drove a long way to visit this restaurant for their South Indian lunch buffet, but unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. While the variety was decent but the taste was off, and what was more concerning was that most of the items were served cold. Despite bringing this to the staff’s attention, no corrective action was taken, which was disappointing.
The service was also lacking, and to top it off, the restroom was not in a great shape. Given the price point of $15.99 plus tax, I expected a much better experience. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place and won’t be visiting again.
… moredebasis satapathy
I liked some of the recipes and hated others for instance Idli Vada sambar were awesome while samosa, overpriced tea are horrible
I do understand that taste is subjective but i think few items could definitely see improvement
Buffet is good spread on table in terms of items was descent, dosa is brought to table, chutneys at buffet tasted very different than ala carte orders, staff is helpful and they restock items promptly.
If you are in the area one visit is recommended, either you may like or dislike it.
… morekamandula 7
The restaurant offers a fully vegetarian buffet with a decent variety, but overall the food is just “average”. While the menu includes several traditional vegetarian dishes, only a FEW of them really stand out in terms of taste or presentation.
Considering the simplicity of the food and the limited variety, the buffet price $$ feels quite HIGH for a vegetarian food. It doesn’t offer great value for money.
… moreShivani Pandit
Amma’s Kitchen was wonderful. I was so homesick for some home made South Indian food and this place made me feel like I was back home. I loved the atmosphere, the selection of food, and the service very much. The taste was awesome and you can easily tell that Amma’s Kitchen really cares about their customers by the way that the food is fresh and tasty. I will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for a great Sunday!
… moreEswar
The menu got many favorite items and inside ambiance is live, to our expectations. It was a big disappointment on food taste, knowing Amma kitchen will have some south Indian flavor and quality to ordered food items (medu vada,veggie cutlet,masala dosa,onion masala dosa). Sambar and masala dosa got no taste and completely off and chutney seemed no blend to it. Medu vada seemed fresh but veggie cutlet nothing but simple potato paste binding with crunchy stuff. Onion masala dosa seemed fancy but it’s masala, the plain potato paste with fresh onions. Never had this kind of so plain stuff and price is reasonable for these items, not for the taste buds. If looking for authentic south Indian food, it’s not the place to choose from. Other menu items and buffet particulars might be good but will not try any more in this place.
… moreMohan G
I finally got to fulfill one of my wife’s long-awaited requests: dining at Amma’s Kitchen since we moved to Cincinnati, OH in 2019. To my surprise, the restaurant looked much older inside than outside. Despite the less-than-pleasant ambiance, we were excited to see their lunch buffet. They had a wide variety of food, and our favorites were the Vadai, Pongal, and Sambar. For the price, they offered quite a spread of veggies, but the taste was just okay. The desserts were kind of meh. The naan was dry, and the chutneys didn’t hit the mark. My wife ordered filter coffee but was served instant coffee in a fancy Tawara set—what a letdown! On the bright side, the staff were super friendly, which made the experience a bit better. If you ask me, it was worth the price, but not a treat for the taste buds. They could reduce the number of dishes and improve the quality and taste instead. My wife is happy to have finally checked this off her list but disappointed she won’t be coming back. Oh well, it was worth a try!
… moreSangeetha Chandrasekaran
Very comforting South Indian food. Many suggested to try their weekend buffet breakfast. The dosa was very good, loved the sambar rice. Chola batura wasn’t as good as the other 2 items.
… moreBonnie Cameron
Reasonably priced. Curry options are flavorful and fresh. Buffet items change daily. Carry out portions are generous. For lunch, I make a habit of arriving early for the best dining experience.
… moreWilliam Herzog
Absolutely love it. Indian comfort food at its best. Low key atmosphere. Lunch buffet is always great. May just be the best kosher joint in the USA, imho!
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