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    Amma's Kitchen

    4.1 (214 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian, Vegan
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Prices. Pretty straight forward.
    Nathan M.

    My wife and I visited Amma's today specifically because they had Dosa's. Maybe a weird motivation, but the result we also got to enjoy some fantastic vegetarian Indian food. The outside of the restaurant is very underwhelming, but like most things you can't just the experience by the cover. And many people will agree, because it was packed almost from the time we arrived till when we left. We loved everything we ate! The dosas were made fresh and were very crispy and delicious. There were quite a few options of rice, lentil and curry based dishes ranging from mild to spicy. We will 100% be back. Soon.

    Vegetable curry, Lemon Rice, Idli
    Madi M.

    Amma's is my go-to lunch spot, as their buffet is incredibly vast in options and affordable. Everything on their menu is vegetarian or vegan, they include common allergies as well. Lunch is self serve, and so many people come so it can be a bit loud at times. For dinner, you can order off of their large menu and enjoy a very peaceful atmosphere with your meal. The owner here is such a sweetheart, and really cares about her restaurant. It is clean, well-ran and (most importantly) the food is delicious!

    Lunch buffet - fried rice, naan, lentils, chutneys

    Delicious food and a frequent rotating menu. I've been going almost once a week since first trying this place for the lunch buffet.

    Buffet
    Emma S.

    I was in the mood for Indian and meeting up with a friend and Amma's Kitchen was the place we found. We came in around 12:30 and were easily able to find a spot. It's obvious that most people that come in know what they're doing (there wasn't a menu presented unless asked, but the obvious choice was the buffet). So if you're a newbie, find a table and they'll come fill your water glasses shortly! I was excited for the buffet, able to try everything and go back for seconds? Count me in! I think it was around $11 for the buffet. Couldn't tell you what I got, so check out my picture. All was very yummy and I didn't even realize it was vegetarian. When I got my second plate the naan was a little crispier and darker than I'd prefer. Altogether, it's a solid choice for Indian.

    Inside of a podi dosa
    John B.

    I've tried a few vegetarian Indian restaurants in my time. This was the first one that was Kosher certified, and indeed, the crowd aside from me was a mix of Indians and Orthodox Jews. I was aware of the association between Jewish culture and Chinese food, particularly in New York, but discovering this place in suburban Cincinnati surprised me. You learn something new every day. The food is typical South Indian, and I was very happy for the opportunity to order a combo with dosa with some appetizers. Indeed, I was so excited I apparently made a mistake, because when my crepe arrived with no spiced potato filling, I was a bit peeved only to realize that I had specified I wanted the spicy podi powder inside, but I hadn't actually asked for the masala. So it was my omission. Conversely, the tea I most definitely did order never arrived, which I had forgotten by the time I finished my food, but which I still apparently paid for. So if I'm being generous, the star off is for service not hitting the mark. But while the place is fairly spartan and remote to the center of the city, I have nothing bad to say about the food. I got a mixture of rice and lentils called pongal, which was a large portion and a contrast in texture to the freshly fried lentil donut. Of course my crepe was lentil-based as well. This cuisine works magic with lentils. The spiciness of the podi powder and the mix of chutneys made for a very satisfying meal. If I had more room I'd order more. And indeed, seeing that they do a buffet, I could definitely see returning for that if I was hungry.

    a view of a dining room
    Michelle D.

    Very good! We had dinner here tonight and thought it was great! We ordered the Chili Bajji appetizer and it was delicious. Fried stuffed chili pepper served with mint chutney and tamarind sauce. My husband ordered the Chili Paneer - spice level 10 (1-10 spicing). I ordered the Malai Kofta - spice level 5. We also ordered the Batura and my husband ordered a Plain Lassi. We both enjoyed our entrees and the batura. My husband liked my dish so much that he kept reaching over and eating my dish too. The service was quick and very friendly. We will definitely stop back in soon.

    Assortment from the lunch buffet (all vegan items)
    Matt B.

    Killer vegetarian Indian lunch buffet, which was all vegan (other than some salad garnishes) when I went on a Wednesday. And for a $12 plus tax, it's a screamin' good deal. It was moderately busy when I visited around 12:45pm, with fresh batches of dishes being refilled frequently. I tried a little of almost everything, which included about 6 main dishes, noodles, 2 soups, a delicious Gobi Manchurian, and a desert. I was stuffed and happy for little $. And the staff are friendly and attentive. What more can you ask for? Highly recommended.

    Tigra C.

    I'll be the first to admit, I had some serious doubts about this place. Between the sketchy neighborhood, empty parking lot, and rude person who kept answering the phone like he was at home, I almost did an about-face and kept it moving elsewhere. But the rule that typically applies to other ethnic establishments (ya know, when they're so hella rude, hole-in-the-wall, means the food is fire), apparently applies here too. The food is 5-star. The service tethers around 2-stars. I desperately wanted vegan Aloo Saag. The menu showed no sign this, which is one of my favorite dishes, but they offer other palak (palak and saag both mean spinach) dishes, so I called to inquire. I was ecstatic when he said they could make vegan Aloo Saag for me! ALOO SAAG - Ordered spicy. OMG it was divine! And despite the light appearance of the dish, it was indeed spicy. I couldn't have been happier. CHILI GOBHI & GOBHI MANCHURIAN- Both delicious! Chock-full of flavor in both versions, with the chili being the slightly spicier version. Vegetable Samosas- It's hard to mess up samosas. Theirs is just seasoned so well; it makes it extra scrumptious. Their tamarind sauce is so good. Poori - I prefer poori to naan, which works out for me since few places offer vegan naan anyway. Their poori is excellent. When I returned on my birthday, I ordered Poori Aloo. When I got back to my hotel I noticed my poori was empty inside; no aloo (potatoes) was present. I also noticed a "soup" was included with my meal. I thought, "Oh, wow! They give you free soup!" which is not odd as some cultures offer a soup before your meal. That soup was yummy! It had potatoes and spices. When I called to advise that I was given plain poori instead of Poori Aloo, I was informed that the masala aloo is served on the side. So that "free soup?" You guessed it. That was the aloo for my poori. *insert major side-eye right here* I'd never heard of such. It's usually cooked inside the bread. Maybe they did it this way because it was a carry out? I don't know, but it left me a lil peeved. Aside from the poori snafu, I cannot deny the superbness of their cuisine. Indeed, this is the best Indian cuisine I've had since Phoenix. This place is 100% vegetarian, with many of the dishes being vegan or modifiable to vegan. Open for carry out orders during COVID-19.

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    Delicious vegetarian food with perfectly blended spices. Try the gobi! Highly recommend.

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    The lunch buffet is worth the money. Go in at 11:30a for a hearty South Indian brunch.

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    Delicious dosa! Definitely the best (If not only) dosa spot in town! Also great Lassi and vada. Was a big fan!

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    Had rava masala dosa and onion chilli Uttapam. Good service sambhar was very good . Madras coffee ended the deal with good review

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    Best Indian in Cincinnati! Everything is so flavorful and fresh. Not greasy like some Indian places can be. You will not be disappointed

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    First time in Dayton looking for vegan Food, found the perfect place. Great food I loved it!

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    3.5 miOakley

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    Herban Vegans - Downstairs area, bar and food.

    Downstairs area, bar and food.

    Herban Vegans - Fried oyster Mushrooms

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    We discovered this place nearby our hotel and were looking for a good brunch spot. The reviews and…read moremenu looked good so we gave Maplewood Kitchen a try. The space is open, bright and well decorated making it very inviting for brunch. You order at the counter from the menus placed along the wall then food is delivered to your table. The various brunch items all sounded very inviting so I was having trouble deciding what to order. So I got a recommendation to try the Shakshuka. Not sure how to pronounce it but when it arrived it was just the right portion and quite tasty for brunch. It's a bowl with a red pepper sauce and feta cheese and kale along with eggs sunny side up. The dish is served with pita so you can do a little bit of dipping in the tasty sauce. To accompany our food we selected the mimosa service and bloody mary pitcher. A pitcher is just perfect for sharing. And the mimosa service was delightful. The server arrived with a bottle of Prosecco and small carafes of orange, grapefruit and blood orange juices to mix yourself. The food was fresh and tasty with prompt delivery of our food to our table. Not quite a full service restaurant since you have to order at the counter but still a nice experience located downtown.

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    4.6(274 reviews)
    2.0 miPleasant Ridge
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    I came for the rose water pistachio waffles. They did not disappoint! They were light and floral,…read moreas I expected. They executed this wonderfully! Only thing is I wish they could make it gluten free. I got the Mira bowl in a kid size portion and had boiled eggs as an add on. Perfect portion! The bartender recommended the smaller size since I was getting waffles and I'm glad she made that suggestion. Lavender latte with oatmilk was light and delicate. Just what I was looking for. Nothing was too sweet and I enjoyed everything. The inside had a nice airy feel to it. They have a cute little kids corner filled with books and fun stuff for the little ones to stay busy while waiting on meals. They close at 3 so I recommend enjoying it for brunch/lunch!

    Ambiance is a 4, very obvious it's the community place to gather. Seating is available at the bar…read morewhere there are baked goods like biscotti, mini muffins, chocolate chip cookies and banana bread are on display. Or you can be seated at a table in a large open dining area. Very community conscious with a ramp for wheelchair to get from main hostess area to the dining area. I was seated right away. Being visitor from VA Beach, I asked what's the recommended dish, the server suggested omelette. But I wasn't in the mood for omelette so I saw shakshuka. I tried their Green Goddess version that has spinach (instead of tomato sauce) and feta. The food is a solid 3. I also ordered the Dubai Chocolate latte. It was a 3 as you taste more the milk than the chocolate syrup. I also got their chocolate chip banana bread.

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    Rehearsal dinner held at Café Alma

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    The hummus is always AMAZING here!

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