
Amma's South Indian Cuisine - Newtown 280 North Sycamore Street
Closed11AM - 10:15PM
Soups
A comforting selection of traditional South Indian broths and soups — light, flavorful, and soul-warming.
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
$9.99Medhu Vadai
$12.99Punugulu
$12.99Veg Samosa
White flour, potatoes, peas, onion, spices and green chilli$10.99Masala Keerai Vadai
$11.99Spicy Podi Idly
$13.99Gobi Manchurian
$14.99Chilli Paneer
$16.99Thayir Vadai
$11.99Chicken Chukka
$17.99Chicken Pepper Varuval
$17.99Chicken Samosa
$17.99Egg Chicken 65
$17.99Chicken 65
$17.99Era Thokku
$22.99Pomfret Podi Varuval
$22.99Goat Ghee Roast
$22.99Lamb Chukka
$22.99
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$20.99Cauliflower Steak
Thick cauliflower slices marinated with herbs and Indian spices, flame-grilled to golden perfection$20.99Egg Plant with Tofu Grill
Tender eggplant and tofu marinated in spiced masala and grilled over open flames$20.99Tandoori Chicken
A timeless classic — chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and house spices, then roasted in the clay oven for that perfect smoky flavor$22.99Lamb Chops
Premium lamb chops marinated in aromatic Indian herbs and spices, flame-grilled to juicy perfection$33.99Salmon Tikka
Fresh salmon fillets marinated in mustard, lime, and house spices, roasted in the tandoor for a delicate smoky finish$33.99Whole Fish Grill
Fresh catch marinated in traditional masala and grilled whole for an authentic coastal flavor experience$32.99
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$20.99Lamb Kothu Parotta
$24.99
Amma's Special Combo
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.
South Indian Rice Bowls
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
$12.99
Ven Pongal Vadai
A ghee-rich lentil rice (pongal) served with crispy vadas, chutneys, and sambar.$13.99
Idly
Fluffy steamed rice cakes served with coconut chutney and hot sambar$12.99Idly Vadai
Soft steamed rice cakes paired with golden, crispy vadas served with chutneys and sambar$12.99Sambar Idly
Soft idlis soaked in flavorful sambar and finished with a drizzle of ghee$12.99Jain Idly
$12.99Ghee Thatte Idly
$12.99Thatte Ghee Podi Idly
$12.99Thatte Karuveppilai Ghee Idly
$12.99
Benne Dosa
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$15.99
Ghee Roast Dosa
Paper-thin dosa roasted in pure ghee until golden and crisp$16.99
Onion Masala Dosa
Golden dosa with a flavorful onion and potato filling$16.99
Mysore Masala Dosa
Crisp dosa layered with Mysore red chutney and stuffed with spiced potato masala$16.99
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$17.99
Podi Dosa
Crispy dosa sprinkled with spicy lentil powder and a drizzle of ghee for extra flavor$16.99Onion Chilli Podi Uthappam
Thick, fluffy uthappam topped with onions, chilies, and spicy podi powder$17.99
Uthappam
Soft, pancake-style dosa topped with mixed vegetables and cooked to perfection$17.99Pizza Dosa (Uthappam Style)
A fusion favorite — uthappam-style base topped with cheese, veggies, and Indian spices$17.99
Paneer Masala Dosa
Crisp dosa filled with spiced paneer (Indian cottage cheese) masala$17.99Build Your Own Dosa
$19.99
Rava Dosa
Thin, crispy semolina dosa with delicate texture and aromatic flavor$18.99
Onion Rava Masala Dosa
Crispy semolina dosa with onions and a spiced potato filling$19.99Plain Dosa
$13.99Jain Cheese Dosa
$12.99Jain Uthappam
$17.99Plain dosa
$14.99
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$16.99Spinach Dal
$16.99Tomato Dal
$16.99Gongura Dal
$16.99Kaikari Kuruma
Traditional South Indian mixed vegetable curry cooked in a coconut and cashew gravy$17.99Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu
Baby eggplants simmered in a tangy tamarind gravy with freshly ground masala$17.99Chole Bature
Classic North Indian dish of spicy chickpea curry served with fluffy, deep-fried bread$17.99Poori Masala
Soft, golden pooris served with mildly spiced potato masala$17.99Kalyana Sambar
A festive Tamil-style sambar made with fresh vegetables, lentils, and aromatic spice blend$17.99Vegetable Vindaloo
$17.99Vegetable Chettinad
$17.99Vegetable Thalasseri
$17.99Saag Paneer
$19.99Paneer Butter Masala
$19.99Paneer Tikka Masala
$19.99Egg Kurma
$19.99Sambar (16oz)
$10.00Coconut Chutney (16oz)
$8.00
Chicken Paya
Traditional slow-cooked chicken trotters stew rich in collagen and flavored with pepper, ginger, and garlic$22.99Chicken Kurma
$22.99Chicken Saag
$22.99
Chicken Chettinad
A signature South Indian favorite — chicken cooked with freshly ground Chettinad masala and curry leaves$22.99Chicken Vindaloo
$22.99Thalasseri Chicken
A Malabar coastal specialty — aromatic chicken curry rich in ghee, caramelized onions, and layered spices$22.99Gongura Chicken
$22.99
Varutharacha Chicken Curry
Authentic Kerala-style chicken curry made with roasted coconut, shallots, and a blend of bold spices$22.99Chicken Butter Masala
$22.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoor-grilled chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-cashew gravy$22.99Gongura Goat
Tender goat pieces simmered in a tangy gongura (sorrel leaf) gravy$24.99Gongura Lamb
$24.99Kongu Nadu Goat Kuzhambu
A rustic Tamil Nadu curry made with mutton, shallots, and native Kongu region spices$24.99Kongu Nadu Lamb Kuzhambu
$24.99Goat Chettinad
Succulent mutton slow-cooked with a blend of roasted spices and black pepper$24.99Lamb Chettinad
$24.99Thalasseri Goat
A Malabar coastal specialty — aromatic goat curry rich in ghee, caramelized onions, and layered spices$24.99Thalasseri Lamb
$24.99Goat Kurma
$24.99Lamb Kurma
$24.99Goat Saag
$24.99Lamb Saag
$24.99Goat Vindaloo
$24.99Lamb Vindaloo
$24.99Lamb Butter Masala
$24.99Goat Butter Masala
$24.99Lamb Tikka Masala
$24.99Goat Tikka Masala
$24.99Nalli Roast
Lamb shank slow-roasted in a spicy, thick masala gravy until tender and flavorfulOUT OF STOCK$33.99Malabar Fish Curry
Coastal-style fish curry from Kerala — simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves and mustard$24.99Tamarind Fish Curry
Tangy fish curry cooked with raw mango and tamarind$24.99Shrimp Butter Masala
$24.99Shrimp Tikka Masala
$24.99Thalasseri Shrimp
$24.99Shrimp Moilee
$24.99Lobster Moilee
OUT OF STOCK$31.99Chettinad shrimp
$24.99
Breads
Freshly baked and griddled Indian breads — the perfect complement to our curries and gravies
Plain Naan
$6.99Butter Naan
Soft tandoor-baked bread brushed with melted butter$6.99Garlic 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$7.99Cheese 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$6.99Malabar Parotta
Flaky, layered South Indian bread — crisp on the outside, soft and buttery inside$7.99
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$13.99Cheese Dosa
Golden, crispy dosa layered with melted cheese for a rich, savory twist on the classic favorite$13.99
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$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
Drinks & Refreshers
Sip, swirl, or cool off — from crafted cocktails and tropical mocktails to our signature mango lassi, every drink is made to perfectly complement your meal
Melon Mint Mocktail
Fresh watermelon juice shaken with lime and mint for a cool, hydrating burst of freshness$8.99Mango mint
A unique blend of pumpkin purée, lime, and a hint of cinnamon — warm, earthy, and surprisingly refreshing$8.99Elenner
Tender coconut water infused with basil and lime — light, fragrant, and soulfully tropical$8.99lime soda ss
$5.00Mango Lassi
Creamy yogurt smoothie blended with ripe mangoes — sweet, tangy, and perfectly chilled$7.99spicy lassi
A classic South Indian cooler made with churned yogurt, tempered spices, and fresh herbs — light, savory, and refreshing$7.99rose milk
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$7.99Madras Filter Coffee
Authentic South Indian filter coffee brewed with chicory and served frothy — strong, aromatic, and soul-satisfying$5.99Masala Chai
Bold Indian tea simmered with milk and a blend of warming spices$5.99Rose lassi
$7.99Pepsi
$4.99Diet Pepsi
$4.99Ginger Ale
$4.99Starry
$4.99moutain dew
$4.99Lemonade
$4.99Iced Tea
OUT OF STOCK$4.99coke tin
OUT OF STOCK$5.00diet coke tin
OUT OF STOCK$5.00
Food Refills
Drink Refills
Accompaniments
Single Idly
$3.49Single Vadai
$3.99Single Batura
$7.99Single Poori
$4.99Single Parotta
$3.99Lemon Wedges
Sliced Onions
Chopped Onions
Chopped Chillies
Whole Chillies
White Rice - 16 oz
$2.99Yogurt - 8 oz
$3.99Yogurt - 16 oz
$6.99Boiled Egg single
$2.49Pappadam 4pcs
$2.00tikka masala chicken 1/2 tray
$100.00kurma chicken 1/2 tray
$100.00
Amma’s Snacks
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 10:15 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:15 pm |
Restaurant info
Come in and enjoy!
Location
280 North Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940
