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Amma's South Indian Cuisine - Walnut St. 1500 Walnut Street
1500 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Featured Items

Masala Dosa
Classic crispy dosa filled with mildly spiced mashed potatoes and onions$16.99Jeeragasamba Chicken Biriyani
Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked with Jeeragasamba rice and a blend of aromatic South Indian spices$26.99
Idly
Fluffy steamed rice cakes served with coconut chutney and hot sambar$16.99
Online Menu
Rasam/House Broths
A comforting selection of traditional South Indian broths and soups — light, flavorful, and soul-warming.

Murunga Ilai Soup
Drumstick leaf soup rich in iron and flavor, gently simmered with turmeric, pepper, garlic and spices.$11.99Vazhaithandu Soup
Banana stem soup lightly seasoned with pepper, garlic and herbs$11.99Milagu Rasam
Classic South Indian pepper broth with tamarind and garlic. Spicy, tangy, and comforting.$11.99Kozhi Kurumilagu Rasam
Chicken and crushed pepper broth simmered in traditional spices.$12.99
Appetizers & Starters
Begin your meal with our signature range of flavorful small plates — a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Indian tastes
Ulli Vadai
$13.99
Medhu Vadai
$14.99Kuzhi Paniyaram
$14.99
Punugulu
$13.99
Onion Samosa
$13.99
Murungai Keerai Vadai
$14.99
Spicy Podi Idly
$14.99Gobi Manchurian
$14.99
Kozhi Thengai Perattal
$20.99Chicken Samosa
$20.99
Egg Chicken 65
$20.99Era Thokku
$24.99Pomfret Podi Varuval
$23.99Mutton Ghee Roast
$24.99Pappadam
$2.00
Crunch & Chaat
A vibrant mix of India’s favorite street snacks — crispy, tangy, and bursting with flavor

Pani Poori
Crispy hollow puris filled with spiced potato and chilled tangy mint water — a fun, refreshing bite$12.99
Samosa Chaat
Crumbled samosas layered with chickpeas, chutneys, yogurt, and spices for a bold, flavorful chaat experience$13.99
Papdi Chaat
Crispy wafers topped with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys — a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and crunchy.$13.99
Amma's Signature Flame
Our house-special tandoori selections — marinated in traditional spices and roasted in clay ovens for that smoky, flame-kissed flavor
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of cottage cheese marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, grilled in the tandoor until perfectly charred and smoky$24.99Cauliflower Steak
Thick cauliflower slices marinated with herbs and Indian spices, flame-grilled to golden perfection$24.99
Egg Plant with Tofu Grill
Tender eggplant and tofu marinated in spiced masala and grilled over open flames$23.99
Tandoori Chicken
A timeless classic — chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and house spices, then roasted in the clay oven for that perfect smoky flavor$29.99
Lamb Chops
Premium lamb chops marinated in aromatic Indian herbs and spices, flame-grilled to juicy perfection$42.99
Salmon Tikka
Fresh salmon fillets marinated in mustard, lime, and house spices, roasted in the tandoor for a delicate smoky finish$42.99
Lobster Grill
Whole lobster marinated with coastal spices and grilled with ghee and lime$45.99Whole Fish Grill
Fresh catch marinated in traditional masala and grilled whole for an authentic coastal flavor experience$35.99
Kothu Parotta
Flaky layered parotta chopped and tossed on a hot griddle with bold spices, curry sauce, and your choice of vegetables, egg, or chicken

Veg Kothu Parotta
Flaky parotta chopped and tossed with mixed vegetables, house spices, and a hint of curry$22.99
Egg kothu parota
Soft parotta scrambled with eggs, onions, and aromatic spices$22.99
Chicken Kothu Parota
Layered parotta shredded and stir-fried with spiced chicken, onions, and curry sauce$25.99
Amma's Signature Biriyanis
Our house-special biriyani slow-cooked with fragrant basmati rice, hand-ground spices, and Amma’s timeless touch. Rich in aroma, layered with flavor, and served with raita for the perfect comforting meal.
Jeeragasamba Vegetable Biriyani
Aromatic short-grain Jeeragasamba rice cooked with garden-fresh vegetables, herbs, and house-ground spices$22.99Jeeragasamba Chicken Biriyani
Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked with Jeeragasamba rice and a blend of aromatic South Indian spices$26.99Jeeragasamba Mutton Biriyani
A royal feast of tender mutton layered with Jeeragasamba rice, slow-simmered with caramelized onions, mint, and Amma’s signature biriyani masala$29.99
Amma's Signature Flavored Rice
Comforting South Indian rice favorites made with Amma’s homestyle touch
Veg Tiffin
A comforting collection of South Indian breakfast favorites — soft idlis, crispy vadas, and hearty pongal combinations served with chutneys and sambar

Ven Pongal Vadai
A ghee-rich lentil rice (pongal) served with crispy vadas, chutneys, and sambar.$18.99Idly Vadai
Soft steamed rice cakes paired with golden, crispy vadas served with chutneys and sambar$17.99
Idly
Fluffy steamed rice cakes served with coconut chutney and hot sambar$16.99Sambar Idly
Soft idlis soaked in flavorful sambar and finished with a drizzle of ghee$17.99
Tiffin Combo
A wholesome South Indian platter featuring idly, vada, pongal, and mini dosa, dessert, a choice of Madras Filter Coffee or Masala Chai$22.99
Soulful Dosa
A curated collection of South India’s favorite dosas — crisp, golden crepes made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served with chutneys and sambar

Masala Dosa
Classic crispy dosa filled with mildly spiced mashed potatoes and onions$16.99
Ghee Roast Dosa
Paper-thin dosa roasted in pure ghee until golden and crisp$17.99
Onion Masala Dosa
Golden dosa with a flavorful onion and potato filling$17.99
Mysore Masala Dosa
Crisp dosa layered with Mysore red chutney and stuffed with spiced potato masala$17.99
Benne Dosa
Soft, buttery dosa with a rich golden crust$18.99
Amma's Special Dosa
House-special dosa with Amma’s signature masala blend$19.99
Podi Dosa
Crispy dosa sprinkled with spicy lentil powder and a drizzle of ghee for extra flavor$18.99Onion Chilli Podi Uthappam
Thick, fluffy uthappam topped with onions, chilies, and spicy podi powder$18.99
Uthappam
Soft, pancake-style dosa topped with mixed vegetables and cooked to perfection$19.99Pizza Dosa (Uthappam Style)
A fusion favorite — uthappam-style base topped with cheese, veggies, and Indian spices$19.99
Paneer Masala Dosa
Crisp dosa filled with spiced paneer (Indian cottage cheese) masala$19.99
Rava Dosa
Thin, crispy semolina dosa with delicate texture and aromatic flavor$21.99OUT OF STOCK
Onion Rava Masala Dosa
Crispy semolina dosa with onions and a spiced potato filling$21.99OUT OF STOCK
Entree
A delightful selection of classic and regional South Indian curries crafted with rich spices, coconut gravies, and home-style recipes — perfect to pair with our breads or flavored rice.

Butter Garlic Dal
Creamy yellow lentils tempered with butter, garlic, and mild spices$20.99Kaikari Kuruma
Traditional South Indian mixed vegetable curry cooked in a coconut and cashew gravy$21.99Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu
Baby eggplants simmered in a tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground masala$21.99Chole Bature
Classic North Indian dish of spicy chickpea curry served with fluffy, deep-fried bread$21.99Poori Masala
Soft, golden pooris served with mildly spiced potato masala$21.99Murungai Keerai Masiyal
Drumstick leaves cooked and mashed with lentils, garlic, and ghee$22.99Kadala Curry
Black chickpeas cooked in roasted coconut gravy with Kerala-style spices$22.99Paneer Bhurji
Scrambled Indian cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices$23.99
Kalyana Sambar
A festive Tamil-style sambar made with fresh vegetables, lentils, and aromatic spice blend$21.99Egg Thokku
Boiled eggs simmered in a tangy onion-tomato gravy with aromatic South Indian spices$22.99
Chicken Paya
Traditional slow-cooked chicken trotters stew rich in collagen and flavored with pepper, ginger, and garlic$25.99
Varutharacha Chicken Curry
Authentic Kerala-style chicken curry made with roasted coconut, shallots, and a blend of bold spices$25.99
Chicken Chettinad
A signature South Indian favorite — chicken cooked with freshly ground Chettinad masala and curry leaves$25.99Thalasseri Chicken
A Malabar coastal specialty — aromatic chicken curry rich in ghee, caramelized onions, and layered spices$25.99Gongura Goat
Tender goat pieces simmered in a tangy gongura (sorrel leaf) gravy$28.99Kongu Nadu Mutton Kuzhambu
A rustic Tamil Nadu curry made with mutton, shallots, and native Kongu region spices$28.99Lobster Moilee
A mild and creamy Kerala curry with Lobster cooked in coconut milk and subtle spices.$43.99Mutton Chettinad
Succulent mutton slow-cooked with a blend of roasted spices and black pepper$28.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoor-grilled chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-cashew gravy$24.99Butter Chicken
$24.99Malabar Fish Curry
Coastal-style fish curry from Kerala — simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves and mustard$30.99Thalasseri Goat
A Malabar coastal specialty — aromatic goat curry rich in ghee, caramelized onions, and layered spices$27.99Shrimp Moilee
A mild and creamy Kerala curry with Shrimp cooked in coconut milk and subtle spices.$30.99Maanga Meen Kuzhambu
Tangy fish curry cooked with raw mango and tamarind$30.99Nalli Roast
Lamb shank slow-roasted in a spicy, thick masala gravy until tender and flavorful$33.99Chicken Kizhi Parotta
Layered parotta stuffed with spicy chicken curry, wrapped in banana leaf, and steamed$30.99OUT OF STOCK
Breads
Freshly baked and griddled Indian breads — the perfect complement to our curries and gravies
Butter Naan
Soft tandoor-baked bread brushed with melted butter$6.99
Garlic Naan
Classic naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs$7.99Chilli Garlic Naan
Naan infused with fresh garlic and green chilies for a bold, spicy kick$8.99Cheese Naan
$8.99Spicy Cheese Naan
Soft tandoor-baked naan stuffed with melted cheese and a touch of spice for a rich, flavorful bite$8.99Chappathi
Whole wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle$7.99Malabar Parotta
Flaky, layered South Indian bread — crisp on the outside, soft and buttery inside$10.99
Kids Special
A selection of mild, comforting dishes crafted especially for our little guests
Nutella Dosa
Crispy dosa spread with warm Nutella and folded into a sweet indulgence$14.99Cheese Dosa
Golden, crispy dosa layered with melted cheese for a rich, savory twist on the classic favorite$14.99
Plain Dosa
Traditional South Indian dosa — thin, crispy, and perfectly golden. Served with chutneys and sambar$13.99Ghee Mini Idly
Soft bite-sized idlis tossed in hot ghee and sambar$14.99
Amma's Signature Dessert
A sweet finale to your South Indian feast from traditional classics to modern indulgences, each dessert is crafted with love and a touch of Amma’s warmth
Adai Prathaman
Traditional South Indian dessert made with Lentils, Coconut milk, and Jaggery, Nuts and Ghee. Rich, creamy, and gently sweet.$14.99Karuppu Kavuni Halwa
Black rice halwa slow-cooked with milk and jaggery. Nutty, smooth, and deeply flavorful.$14.99Vetrillai Payasam
Unique payasam infused with Betel leaf, Gum, Jaggery, Almonds and Milk$12.99Falooda
Layered dessert drink with Rose milk, Vermicelli, Basil seeds, Jelly, Nuts and Ice cream.$16.99Choco Mallow Fantasy
A decadent creation of molten chocolate layered with toasted marshmallow and delicate crumble$15.99Choco Duo Melt Cake
A rich double chocolate indulgence — moist dark chocolate sponge layered with silky milk chocolate ganache. Served warm for the perfect melt-in-the-mouth experience.$15.99Sizzling Brownie
Sizzling BrownieA signature showstopper — fudgy chocolate brownie served on a sizzling plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled tableside with hot chocolate sauce for a dramatic finale$15.99
Drinks & Refreshers
Sip, swirl, or cool off — from crafted tropical mocktails to our signature mango lassi, every drink is made to perfectly complement your meal
Melon Mint
Fresh watermelon juice shaken with lime and mint for a cool, hydrating burst of freshness$9.99Yellow Mountain
A unique blend of pumpkin purée, lime, and a hint of cinnamon — warm, earthy, and surprisingly refreshing$9.99Amma's Signature Mocktail
Tender coconut water infused with basil and lime — light, fragrant, and soulfully tropical$9.99
Mango Lassi
Creamy yogurt smoothie blended with ripe mangoes — sweet, tangy, and perfectly chilled$8.99Spiced Mor
A classic South Indian cooler made with churned yogurt, tempered spices, and fresh herbs — light, savory, and refreshing$7.99Pink Coffee
A modern twist on the classic latte — smooth milk coffee with a rosy hue and a gentle sweetness$8.99Nannari Sarbath
Traditional herbal summer drink made from Indian sarsaparilla root — cool, aromatic, and naturally rejuvenating$7.99
Madras Filter Coffee
Authentic South Indian filter coffee brewed with chicory and served frothy — strong, aromatic, and soul-satisfying$7.99Masala Chai
Bold Indian tea simmered with milk and a blend of warming spices$7.99
Naan
Bread
Vegetarian
Cheese Naan
$8.99
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
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