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    Semma

    4.1 (637 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndIndian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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    Eggplant
    Julia M.

    Wow wow wow! We LOVED this meal! Come ready to spend money because everything is great but expensive. We got the rice and lentil dumpling, eggplant dish, the tiger prawns, the gunpowder dosa, the lobster, and the passionfruit and mango dessert. Everything was great but standouts were the dosa, the lobster (!!!), and the eggplant. All of the sauces/curries were incredible but I could seriously drink the peanut sauce and the curry from the lobster dish. Don't skip on the parotta, it's a great dipping vessel. Both desserts were creative and beautifully plated, and tasted as good as they looked. Our waitress was very helpful and kind, but they could've been better about water refills. Crowded even on Monday at 5pm!

    Joan S.

    Delicious food and attentive staff! So glad we were able to get a reservation here. My favorite was the lobster dish and the gunpowder dosa!

    Coconut dessert - tasty
    Tansy W.

    Didn't have a reservation so showed up at 4:45pm and somehow was second in line so snagged a seat at the bar! There was a cancellation so the couple ahead of me in line got offered a table. Very lucky since last time I showed up to stand in line at 4:30pm and there was at least 20 people already in line. Anyway, onto the food. - Standouts were the dosa and the Dungeness crab for two (need to preorder but they let me snag the last one). - The lobster tail and the prawns were also quite good. - The rice in the goat Briyani was very good. Some pieces of the goat were very tender and some not. - The dumplings (paniyaram) were also quite nice. - Was stuffed but tried the coconut dessert and all enjoyed that. Everything on the menu is basically at least a little spicy and they don't adjust, but there were enough mild options that I was fine. I now understand the hype!

    Gunpowder Dosa
    Sonali P.

    This was my second visit to Semma, the first was about 3 years ago, and I feel like they've perfected a lot. I was able to get a reservation for 5, and they were very understanding when one person dropped out. Inside, the place is warm and not stuffy at all. I tried the filter coffee cocktail, which was a nice take on an espresso martini. I also had a sip of the rasam cocktail which was extremely savory. The gin hibiscus drink was easy to drink and refreshing. For food, we ordered the Paniyarum (rice and lentil dumplings), Eral Thokku (tiger prawn), gunpowder dosa, Mattu (beef short ribs), Valiya (lobster curry), and Ghee roast lamb chops. With parotta and rice on the side. Standouts for me were the Paniyarum, tiger prawns, lobster curry, and gunpowder dosa. Honestly though, I didn't have a bad bite here. They are pricier than other Indian restaurants, but more affordable than a lot of Michelin Star spots, and with their unique take I would say it's worth it. Overall, loved it. Would go again.

    Marsha J.

    The hype is REAL Probably the best meal I've had in a long time. They should get another Michelin it's that fantastic. New drink menu is chefs kiss - Konkan / Alappuzha / Madurai Food There was only two dishes that was good but not omg YES- Paniyaram and short rib the biggest problem was ranking our favorite dish just because they were all outstanding. It was a tossup between the crab (I dream about that masala) with the Parotta vs biryani (the best we've had outside of India) vs lamb chop Right up there was the lobster / tiger prawns / shrimp Chef Vijay also came to each table and he was gracious and kind I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. I would go with a large group and order everything and share. Wear stretchy pants. I was blown away and cannot wait to go back.

    Christopher T.

    Semi difficult res to get, casual vibes, seafood-focused menu. Presentation on the food was nice, and most dishes were cooked well. Personally enjoyed the dosa a lot (as expected), great crisp with a slightly different flavor profile than typical dosa spots. Lobster was also cooked perfect over a curry base (somewhat reminded me of Thai curry). Tiger prawns were also done well (slight spicy kick). Short rib appetizer was very small/expensive for the price, and the biriyani was a little disappointing flavorwise. Would recommend sticking to the seafood dishes (and dosa).

    Shannon S.

    My friends and I had Semma on our list of places to try for a while, and we finally secured a dinner reservation. I've never had southern Indian cuisine before and I was thoroughly impressed with the whole experience. We arrived on a Tuesday night and it was packed and lively as ever. The decor mixed modern and traditions Southern Indian elements. The space overall is a bit tight, but they still have larger tables for groups and you can still carry on conversations. We started off with some cocktails, which were tasty but note they are on the sweeter side. The plates are made to share. We had dosa (a must-try), sprouted mung beans, Tiger prawns, eggplant, Biryani, lobster tail, and parotta. All of the dishes were flavorful and high quality. They definitely bring the heat/spiciness as well. My favorites were the dosa, Tiger prawns, and the lobster tail! The accompanying sauces were also amazing, so make sure to get several spoonfuls! Overall my friends and I had a wonderful time at Semma. Definitely worth it! The vibes were flowing, the Southern Indian music was bumping, and the chef even made an appearance at the end of the night. He was so gracious and welcoming. You could tell he put his whole heart and soul into the dishes served.

    Gunpowder Dosa
    Jason T.

    Ambiance and service is good. Third time here and always very hit or miss. The lamb chops were very dry, would avoid. The paniyaram and beef short rib were the highlights for me. Highly recommend ordering the parotta with the short rib and keeping the sauces from the dosa to garnish. Overall solid but not worth the effort of getting the reservation.

    Dosa
    Mareena P.

    This is a Michelin 1 star restaurant, so the prices are to be expected. We got there around 5:15pm without a reservation, and luckily we were able to get two seats at the bar in less than 30 minutes- the hostess told everyone that arrived after us that there's a 1.5 hour wait without a reservation! The place is well decorated and definitely has South Indian vibes as soon as you walk in, which I loved. We ordered the dosa which was phenomenal- the crust was spiced very well which made it unique, along with the rabbit and lamb chops. I've never had rabbit before so I was eager to try it- the dish was aesthetically pleasing, but I don't think I would order it again, as it didn't sit well with my stomach. The lamb chops were ok, nothing special about it. Overall the restaurant is a little overhyped in my opinion, and I probably won't be back.

    Menu Dec 2025
    Hank C.

    Super difficult to get a reservation - we happened to benefit from someone canceling last minute and getting in that day. The Southern Indian food here is incredibly flavorful, a mix of great spicing and spicy peppers - it can get overwhelming, though. The gunpowder dosa is what they're known for - great giant triangle, crisp outside (a little thick) and good potato masala and spices inside. That was probably big enough to make a good meal by itself... Prawns were just ok (sauce good, prawns cooked fine, but didn't really mix much), and the beef short rib was spicy, but lacked the burst of intense flavor or seasoning. The lamb chops were superb, while the lobster tail was just ok (beautiful plating, but small so grab at least one per person if that's the only one you getting for the main). Elaneer payasam - coconut four ways, I think - delicious and light. Passion fruit pudding was sour and not for me. Overall, mix of good and great items, and service was pretty efficient. Table was definitely too small for the two of us in a corner dining, plates were interesting and well-designed plating, but a lot of dishes tasted very similar or just a lot of heat overwhelming the spices.

    Elvi T.

    The food was sadly very average , tasted like most other Indian restaurants I've visited nothing less and nothing more. Which is alright, but at this price point I would've expected better. We had a 5pm reservation and the restaurant was PACKED, so maybe also that made me have higher expectations. The drinks were probably my favorite aspect of the meal, and the service was so thoughtful - the waiter/bartender offered another drink when he thought I didn't like it (I just drink slowly).

    Veg korma
    Harsh D.

    Had dinner with the family at Semma on December 23rd. Being a Michelin star restaurant, I had very high expectations from the place and it did live up to expectations on food and service. The food was very delicious and the service was simply amazing. Tried Gunpowder dosa, bisibele bhat (off the menu), korma, and daughters had fish and lobster and everything was perfect. The service was simply amazing, paid a lot of attention to our table. However, the place is small and very noisy with some music blasting through. Difficult to carry a conversation in that environment.

    Nafisa H.

    An extremely hard reservation to get but they open up at 9am 15 days in advanced. I was so excited to finally step foot here. Did it live up to the hype? Nearly so. The gunpowder dosa was phenomenal. Our entire group could not stop eating this or complimenting how delicious this was. Easily the best dosa I've ever had. From here we tried a good variety of dishes including: paniyaram, the oxtail, the tiger prawn, and the lobster tail, with 2 orders of parotta, and an order of coconut rice. Overall I think the lobster tail was everyone's close second favorite. The shrimp was a touch chewy and I was a little disappointed in the parotta. I've sadly had better paratha from the frozen section of any south asian grocery store. Despite that each dish is super flavorful and tasty. The paniyaram comes as 4 dumplings and were a great appetizer. The oxtail was super rich and was great with the parotta. Yes it's a pricey dinner but I highly recommend coming here at least once!

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    Is the restaurant kid friendly? I have a 8 year old.

    Yup! I brought my toddler and they accommodated with spice constraints for the dishes we ordered that we wanted to share with him!

    Does Semma do walk-ins? Thanks!

    Yes at the bar. They are pretty strict though on the waiting list. Need to be there the whole time and have your whole party in order to be seated.

    Does Semma provide takeout?

    Is the meat here halal?

    the lamb & the goat are halal

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    4.5(115 reviews)
    3.2 miDowntown Brooklyn
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    4.3(28 reviews)
    0.3 miGreenwich Village

    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Attaboy - Tiny bar which is why the long waits to get in but cozy and cool vibe

    Attaboy

    4.1(869 reviews)
    1.3 miLower East Side
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    Attaboy has my heart and soul, especially after crafting, curating and creating my dream drink that…read morewill live forever in the memory of my taste buds unable to be erased from my brain's footprints. Our friends raved about this place and we of course were excited (and a bit skeptical at first) to try it. The concept: no menu + no lights + a few questions = the ultimate cocktail experience. The speakeasy vibe and the dark ambiance really makes this place feel even more exclusive. With just a few tables and the bar setting, you're in for an experience you won't forget (unless you answer the wrong questions and really end up with a drink you don't like HA). This wasn't my case. Of course I described my two favorite things: Negroni + mezcal. The obvious answer would be a mezcal Negroni, but that's not why one comes to a place like Attaboy. Our amazing curator came by to ask us all a few questions, write down a few words in the napkins, and mix up the perfect drink that our master bartender crafts, curates and creates. My drink came as I couldn't possibly imagine. It looked like a Negroni smelled like Oaxaca, with all the smoke simmering up and preparing my sensory experience, leading to the best first sip. Ladies and gentleman, I introduce you to The Devil's Backbone. A perfectly balanced drink I'll never forget, one that is sipped slowly and enjoyed thoroughly. It's sexy, it's smoky it's sipped. Attaboy gave the best mixology experience and we can't wait to be back. Pro tip: be sure to be as vocal as possible, even with ice, so you don't end up with a tiki drink if that's not your vibe.

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    4.2(2.1k reviews)
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    The "coconut milk was off" cocktail was soo good. All the cocktails (electric momisette and miso…read morecolada) were fun, creative, and delicious. The food (dingle pie and spice bag chips) were also really good. The spice bag chips seasoning was really good. We walked in Wednesday 8:30 PM and they had a couple of high chair seats at a side bar in the parlor room available. Really fun decorations and ambiance.

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    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    1.5 miChinatown, Civic Center
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    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

    Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

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    4.2(617 reviews)
    0.5 miGreenwich Village
    $$

    Cool vibe. Super nice people…read more Speak easy atmosphere Love the West Village neighborhood

    Serious attitude here. The cocktails were very tasty but the service and vibe were so off-putting,…read moreI will never go back. I made a reservation in person more than 24 hours in advance. I wanted to treat an old friend to a quick birthday toast before a show she was attending nearby. Later that night, another friend became available to join but, because they do not actually have a phone that takes calls (only offers an announcement to go to Resy or email) adding another person was not at all easy. I would have had to cancel and rebook and wasn't sure I'd be able to (reservation was for a Saturday night) In most places, a table for 3 easily accommodates 4. But not here. When two of us arrived, they made it clear this was a big problem. I would have walked out right then but I would have been charged $90! We decided to stay and make the best of it, which was a challenge. For a speakeasy, the vibe was aggressive, not relaxing. Very loud music and not great acoustics.) Too cramped to be comfortable, proving that small does not necessarily mean cozy! We asked if we could take a chair from the table next to us, which was empty (it was only 6 pm; I told our server we'd be gone by 7 because my friend, the birthday girl, had to catch a show.) We were told No! To say the waiter was cold, unfriendly, and indifferent is generous. He was totally rude. He literally told my friend she couldn't sit in a chair that was otherwise empty, knowing we'd be leaving momentarily. Then he had the gail to hand me the bill with a 22% tip pre-selected...and watched over me while I signed it! Definitely the least satisfying $100 I have ever spent. Disappointing. It was good to see my friends, but I so wish I hadn't picked this place. Never again.

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