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    Amma's South Indian Cuisine - Newtown 280 North Sycamore Street

    Open now11AM - 10PM
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    Soups
    Appetizers & Starters
    Crunch & Chaat
    Amma's Signature Flame
    Kothu Parotta
    Amma's Special Combo
    Amma's Signature Biriyanis
    South Indian Rice Bowls
    Veg Tiffin
    Benne Dosa
    Soulful Dosa
    Entrees
    Breads
    Kids Special
    Amma's Signature Dessert
    Drinks & Refreshers
    Accompaniments

    Soups

    A comforting selection of traditional South Indian broths and soups — light, flavorful, and soul-warming.
    • Vazhaithandu Soup

      Banana stem soup lightly seasoned with pepper, garlic and herbs
      $8.99
    • Nellikai Rasam

      Black pepper, tamarind, tomato, cumin, garlic and crushed amla.
      $8.99
    • Kozhi Kurumilagu Rasam

      Chicken and crushed pepper broth simmered in traditional spices.
      $9.99

    Appetizers & Starters

    Begin your meal with our signature range of flavorful small plates — a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Indian tastes
    • Spinach Onion Pakoda

      $9.99
    • Medhu Vadai

      $11.99
    • Punugulu

      $13.99
    • Veg Samosa

      White flour, potatoes, peas, onion, spices and green chilli
      $9.99
    • Masala Keerai Vadai

      $11.99
    • Spicy Podi Idly

      $11.99
    • Gobi Manchurian

      $13.99
    • Chilli Paneer

      $14.99
    • Chicken Chukka

      $16.99
    • Chicken Pepper Varuval

      $16.99
    • Chicken Samosa

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.99
    • Egg Chicken 65

      $16.99
    • Chicken 65

      $16.99
    • Era Thokku

      $20.99
    • Pomfret Podi Varuval

      $20.99
    • Goat Ghee Roast

      $20.99
    • Lamb Chukka

      $20.99

    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
      $10.99
    • Samosa Chaat

      Crumbled samosas layered with chickpeas, chutneys, yogurt, and spices for a bold, flavorful chaat experience
      $11.99
    • Papdi Chaat

      Crispy wafers topped with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys — a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and crunchy.
      $11.99

    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
      $20.99
    • Cauliflower Steak

      Thick cauliflower slices marinated with herbs and Indian spices, flame-grilled to golden perfection
      $19.99
    • Egg Plant with Tofu Grill

      Tender eggplant and tofu marinated in spiced masala and grilled over open flames
      $19.99
    • Tandoori Chicken

      A timeless classic — chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and house spices, then roasted in the clay oven for that perfect smoky flavor
      $20.99
    • Lamb Chops

      Premium lamb chops marinated in aromatic Indian herbs and spices, flame-grilled to juicy perfection
      $31.99
    • Salmon Tikka

      Fresh salmon fillets marinated in mustard, lime, and house spices, roasted in the tandoor for a delicate smoky finish
      $31.99
    • Whole Fish Grill

      Fresh catch marinated in traditional masala and grilled whole for an authentic coastal flavor experience
      $30.99

    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
      $17.99
    • Egg Kothu Parotta

      Soft parotta scrambled with eggs, onions, and aromatic spices
      $17.99
    • Chicken Kothu Parotta

      Layered parotta shredded and stir-fried with spiced chicken, onions, and curry sauce
      $20.99
    • Lamb Kothu Parotta

      $23.99

    Amma's Special Combo

    • Tiffin Combo

      A wholesome South Indian platter featuring idly, vada, pongal, and mini dosa, dessert, a choice of Madras Filter Coffee or Masala Chai
      $20.99
    • Veg Couples Combo

      $42.99
    • Non-Veg Couples Combo

      $49.99

    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.
    • Veg Biryani (Basmati)

      $22.99
    • Egg Biryani (Basmati)

      $22.99
    • Chicken Biryani (Basmati)

      $26.99
    • Lamb Biryani (Basmati)

      $28.99
    • Goat Biryani (Basmati)

      $23.99
    • Shrimp Biryani (Basmati)

      $28.99

    South Indian Rice Bowls

    Comforting South Indian rice favorites made with Amma’s homestyle touch
    • Bisi-Bele Bath

      Speciality spiced lentil rice cooked with tamarind, vegetables, and ghee for a rich, hearty flavor
      $15.99
    • Curd Rice

      Cool, creamy yogurt rice tempered with mustard, curry leaves, and ginger
      $14.99
    • Rasam Rice

      $14.99

    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.
      $13.99
    • Idly Vadai

      Soft steamed rice cakes paired with golden, crispy vadas served with chutneys and sambar
      $12.99
    • Idly

      Fluffy steamed rice cakes served with coconut chutney and hot sambar
      $12.99
    • Sambar Idly

      Soft idlis soaked in flavorful sambar and finished with a drizzle of ghee
      $12.99
    • Ghee Thatte Idly

      $12.99
    • Thatte Ghee Podi Idly

      $12.99
    • Thatte Karuveppilai Ghee Idly

      $12.99

    Benne Dosa

    • Benne Plain Dosa

      Soft, buttery dosa with a rich golden crust
      $15.99
    • Benne Masala Dosa

      $16.99
    • Benne Podi Masala Dosa

      $16.99
    • Benne Kaaram Masala Dosa

      $16.99

    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
      $14.99
    • Ghee Roast Dosa

      Paper-thin dosa roasted in pure ghee until golden and crisp
      $15.99
    • Onion Masala Dosa

      Golden dosa with a flavorful onion and potato filling
      $15.99
    • Mysore Masala Dosa

      Crisp dosa layered with Mysore red chutney and stuffed with spiced potato masala
      $15.99
    • Benne Plain Dosa

      Soft, buttery dosa with a rich golden crust
      $15.99
    • Amma's Special Dosa

      House-special dosa with Amma’s signature masala blend
      $16.99
    • Podi Dosa

      Crispy dosa sprinkled with spicy lentil powder and a drizzle of ghee for extra flavor
      $15.99
    • Onion Chilli Podi Uthappam

      Thick, fluffy uthappam topped with onions, chilies, and spicy podi powder
      $16.99
    • Uthappam

      Soft, pancake-style dosa topped with mixed vegetables and cooked to perfection
      $16.99
    • Pizza Dosa (Uthappam Style)

      A fusion favorite — uthappam-style base topped with cheese, veggies, and Indian spices
      $16.99
    • Paneer Masala Dosa

      Crisp dosa filled with spiced paneer (Indian cottage cheese) masala
      $16.99
    • Build Your Own Dosa

      $17.99
    • Rava Dosa

      Thin, crispy semolina dosa with delicate texture and aromatic flavor
      $17.99
    • Onion Rava Masala Dosa

      Crispy semolina dosa with onions and a spiced potato filling
      $18.99

    Entrees

    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
      $19.99
    • Spinach Dal

      $19.99
    • Tomato Dal

      $19.99
    • Gongura Dal

      $19.99
    • Kaikari Kuruma

      Traditional South Indian mixed vegetable curry cooked in a coconut and cashew gravy
      $20.99
    • Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu

      Baby eggplants simmered in a tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground masala
      $20.99
    • Chole Bature

      Classic North Indian dish of spicy chickpea curry served with fluffy, deep-fried bread
      $20.99
    • Poori Masala

      Soft, golden pooris served with mildly spiced potato masala
      $20.99
    • Kalyana Sambar

      A festive Tamil-style sambar made with fresh vegetables, lentils, and aromatic spice blend
      $20.99
    • Vegetable Vindaloo

      $20.99
    • Saag Paneer

      $21.99
    • Paneer Butter Masala

      $21.99
    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      $21.99
    • Egg Kurma

      $20.99
    • Sambar (16oz)

      $10.00
    • Coconut Chutney (16oz)

      $8.00
    • Chicken Paya

      Traditional slow-cooked chicken trotters stew rich in collagen and flavored with pepper, ginger, and garlic
      $24.99
    • Chicken Kurma

      $24.99
    • Chicken Saag

      $24.99
    • Chicken Chettinad

      A signature South Indian favorite — chicken cooked with freshly ground Chettinad masala and curry leaves
      $24.99
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      $24.99
    • Thalasseri Chicken

      A Malabar coastal specialty — aromatic chicken curry rich in ghee, caramelized onions, and layered spices
      $24.99
    • Gongura Chicken

      $24.99
    • Varutharacha Chicken Curry

      Authentic Kerala-style chicken curry made with roasted coconut, shallots, and a blend of bold spices
      $24.99
    • Chicken Butter Masala

      $24.99
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Tandoor-grilled chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-cashew gravy
      $24.99
    • Gongura Goat

      Tender goat pieces simmered in a tangy gongura (sorrel leaf) gravy
      $27.99
    • Gongura Lamb

      $27.99
    • Kongu Nadu Goat Kuzhambu

      A rustic Tamil Nadu curry made with mutton, shallots, and native Kongu region spices
      $27.99
    • Kongu Nadu Lamb Kuzhambu

      $27.99
    • Goat Chettinad

      Succulent mutton slow-cooked with a blend of roasted spices and black pepper
      $27.99
    • Lamb Chettinad

      $27.99
    • Thalasseri Goat

      A Malabar coastal specialty — aromatic goat curry rich in ghee, caramelized onions, and layered spices
      $27.99
    • Thalasseri Lamb

      $27.99
    • Goat Kurma

      $27.99
    • Lamb Kurma

      $27.99
    • Goat Saag

      $27.99
    • Lamb Saag

      $27.99
    • Goat Vindaloo

      $24.99
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      $24.99
    • Lamb Butter Masala

      $27.99
    • Goat Butter Masala

      $24.99
    • Lamb Tikka Masala

      $27.99
    • Goat Tikka Masala

      $24.99
    • Nalli Roast

      Lamb shank slow-roasted in a spicy, thick masala gravy until tender and flavorful
      $33.99
    • Malabar Fish Curry

      Coastal-style fish curry from Kerala — simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves and mustard
      $30.99
    • Tamarind Fish Curry

      Tangy fish curry cooked with raw mango and tamarind
      $30.99
    • Shrimp Butter Masala

      $30.99
    • Shrimp Tikka Masala

      $30.99
    • Thalasseri Shrimp

      $30.99
    • Shrimp Moilee

      $30.99
    • Lobster Moilee

      $34.99
    • Chettinad shrimp

      $24.99

    Breads

    Freshly baked and griddled Indian breads — the perfect complement to our curries and gravies
    • Plain Naan

      $6.99
    • Butter Naan

      Soft tandoor-baked bread brushed with melted butter
      $6.99
    • Garlic Naan

      Classic naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs
      $7.99
    • Chilli Garlic Naan

      Naan infused with fresh garlic and green chilies for a bold, spicy kick
      $8.99
    • Cheese Naan

      $8.99
    • Spicy Cheese Naan

      Soft tandoor-baked naan stuffed with melted cheese and a touch of spice for a rich, flavorful bite
      $8.99
    • Chappathi

      Whole wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle
      $6.99
    • Malabar Parotta

      Flaky, layered South Indian bread — crisp on the outside, soft and buttery inside
      $8.99

    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
      $12.99
    • Cheese Dosa

      Golden, crispy dosa layered with melted cheese for a rich, savory twist on the classic favorite
      $12.99
    • Plain Dosa

      Traditional South Indian dosa — thin, crispy, and perfectly golden. Served with chutneys and sambar
      $12.99
    • Ghee Mini Idly

      Soft bite-sized idlis tossed in hot ghee and sambar
      $11.99

    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.
      $14.99
    • Ada prathaman

      Unique payasam infused with Betel leaf, Gum, Jaggery, Almonds and Milk
      $11.99
    • Falooda

      Layered dessert drink with Rose milk, Vermicelli, Basil seeds, Jelly, Nuts and Ice cream.
      $13.99
    • Rasmalai

      $11.99
    • Gulab Jamun

      $11.99
    • Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream

      $12.99
    • Sizzling 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
    • Choco Mallow Fantasy

      A decadent creation of molten chocolate layered with toasted marshmallow and delicate crumble
      $15.99
    • Choco 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.
      $15.99

    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
      $9.99
    • Yellow Mountain

      A unique blend of pumpkin purée, lime, and a hint of cinnamon — warm, earthy, and surprisingly refreshing
      $9.99
    • Amma'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
      $8.99
    • Spiced Mor

      A classic South Indian cooler made with churned yogurt, tempered spices, and fresh herbs — light, savory, and refreshing
      $7.99
    • Pink Coffee

      A modern twist on the classic latte — smooth milk coffee with a rosy hue and a gentle sweetness
      $8.99
    • Nannari 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
      $7.99
    • Masala Chai

      Bold Indian tea simmered with milk and a blend of warming spices
      $7.99

    Accompaniments

    • Single Idly

      $3.49
    • Single Vadai

      $3.99
    • Single Batura

      $7.99
    • Single Poori

      $4.99
    • Single Parotta

      $3.99
    • White Rice - 16 oz

      $2.99
    • Yogurt - 8 oz

      $3.99
    • Yogurt - 16 oz

      $6.99
    • Boiled Egg single

      $2.49
    • Pappadam 4pcs

      $2.00
    • Paneer 8 oz

      $3.99
    • Podi 2oz

      $1.49

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    280 North Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940

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