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    Amma's Kitchen

    3.7 (134 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Sambar . But tastes like daal

    This review is for the place ammas kitchen : Newark branch I don't know why it does not exist on yelp .If should and the other ammas kitchen franchise must consider closing this one down First of all , This place should not be called ammas kitchen . I dont think this name suits the food or service This place is an abomination in the name of food . One of the worst places I have been to. We ordered fish meal , gobi65, baby corn 65, onion Rava dosa , idle sambar , Vada sambar and filter coffee It took 1 hour for us to get the food after ordering . We were almost about to leave the place .They didn't have that much of a rush . Maybe they were understaffed Only good thing here was the menu which is enticing enough for you to order . All Food is inedible Gobi 65 was just fried gobi. I have had better gobi 65 with some flavor elsewhere Baby corn 65 had too much flavor to the extent that I could not taste the baby corn itself. Tasted like bhindi fry. Ridiculous Fish meal was very bad . Fish masala had to much salt . Felt like they gave me stale preserved fish from months ago . But at that point the damage was already done . I had already eaten 4-5 bites . And I was in a super hunger state . So even if I get food poisoning I thought I might as well eat at this point Sambar did not seem to have sambar masala . It was just daal . So basically dosa was bad Idli sambar and Vada sambar looked like dal.Having tasted the sambar I could not get myself to taste that The menu has selective good pics and I wonder if they even serve that here They missed giving the filter coffee till the end and they had the audacity to ask us if they missed serving anything At the end I felt like i was already scammed so I went to check if they are billing me correctly . Because at this point the food was not good and that's the only thing I had control over after being hungry for 2 hours . To my suprise that person missed adding 2 items to the bill . Given the bad level of food quality I kind of felt bad correcting it . When I went back to wash my hands I saw that they use canola oil . I don't think that's healthy .i don't think they use any flavors too . I think they just use canola oil and salt and sell old food for days . My honest advice if you didn't get it till now : Never go here . Even if your life depends on it

    Hemalatha K.

    I have ordered Take Away from here a couple of times and also tried their Banana Leaf meal recently, and overall the experience was pretty good. Most of items we tried tasted good. Service was not bad and definitely a good option for South Indian Cuisine in Edison. Decor and atmosphere is just average.

    King Fish Fry Special
    Neil M.

    Always gotten take out from here and my go-to order is the fish fry (king fish/pomfret). The fish is lightly coated with spices and fried, reminiscent of something I had growing up. Pairs great with steaming white rice. I haven't tried their other fare but it's very pocket friendly and I know some people who swear by it.

    Vegetable Kothu Special Chicken Curry Special Egg Biryani
    K C.

    Love the food! Biryani is very much Karnataka style rather than andhra style. Chicken curry is awesome and with bones. Loved the medu vada and idly. Not much of an ambiance but very good food!

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    Raj S.

    Visited the new ammas kitchen restaurant and we just loved it .. 5/5 overall :) Absolutely awesome food. Cheap and best . We love the breakfast combo and all items here ... Especially the chutneys . The red/ peanut chutneys were out of the world. Vada. Could be better . It was kinda hard .. chapati kuruma was good . Best was the breakfast combo and Ghee dosa .. . Amazing and fast service ... parking is a little smalll as compared with other restaurants . Overall a very good experience..

    Nischinth S.

    I started this review even before I tasted the food here. Seems strange right? Actually .....no for a change. We ordered idli (rice cakes) and medu vada. Medu comes from a Kannda word meaning soft and vada meaning fritters. The vada is made of black lentils. Spices and curry leaves. The 2 dishes are served with chutney and sambar. These south Indian delicacies are hard to find even in India for a $1 each. The have other dishes like the paratha for q dollar too. I'm not sure how the restaurant is making money and what the background is here other than I seeing the picture of Amma..Honorable late CM of TN...Jayalalitha, who has helped and served the people in state she served. I wouldn't be surprised if her foundation is subsidizing the process here. Don't worry, I did taste the food and they were good. Just make sure you eat it hot or get creative by converting the medu vada to dahi vada if you take it to go. Note that idli was voted the most healthiest breakfast.

    Idly (3 pieces)

    A solid Indian spot with very good value for the cost. I tried the idly and they were a great value at $3 for 3 pieces with chutneys and sambar. Flavors were typical and above average. I also had the lunch chicken meal which included 2 chicken dishes with rice, bread, a few sides and a desert, almost like a Thali. Everything tasted very good and a great value.

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    Food was not its hyped to be. We had dosas and Kothu parotta and there was no salt nor taste..wont be going back

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    I liked south indian varieties idly dosa and biriyani. Vada was fresh and good. Pretty good price.

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    10 years ago

    Best Tamil food at lowest prices! Yummy veg and non-veg dishes! The fish fry was awesome and so are all the dishes!

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    9 years ago

    Like the food. Taste like eating @ home. Vatha Kuzambhu and thali is always amazing!!.

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    10 years ago

    Loved the combo (Dosa,Idli,Wada,Pongal) chutneys were yummy ,quality of food was really good and the price is just unbeatable low!

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    Came here on an early monday morning and was seated right away. I previously came to this place…read moretwice where there was a 90 min wait time so I left. Im glad I got to experience the great food. I was a party of 3 and we ordered OJ, coffee, and a hot chocolate. All generic, in a packet but that was ok. We then ordered the big breakfast, mexi churro waffles, and the grilled cheese special. Everything was delicious although the tomato soup wasnt a favorite. I would defiantly come back l. Make sure you come EARLY to beat the rush. I came at 8am.

    Some places just feel special, and Maria's Brunch is one of them. From the first visit, my husband…read moreand I knew this would be a spot we would keep coming back to, and over time it has become a favorite for us in Metuchen. The food is consistently excellent. Every dish is made with care, full of flavor, and served exactly the way a great brunch should be. Whether you are in the mood for something classic or want to try something new, you really cannot go wrong here. What truly stands out is the family behind the restaurant. Maria and her family run this place with so much heart. They greet you with smiles, remember their regulars, and create an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, and genuine. It feels less like dining out and more like being welcomed into a neighborhood kitchen. Maria's Brunch is the kind of local business you want to support. Great food, wonderful people, and a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. We recommend it without hesitation and look forward to many more visits.

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    This restaurant came highly recommended by a great friend, so when I was thinking of a place to…read moretake my amazing daughter for her birthday, this was my first choice and I'm happy to report it did not disappoint. Service was tied with the food for first place! Starting with the friendly and helpful hostess, every single employee offered a greeting and a smile. Our server was Elijah, he was wonderful! Warm, friendly and professional. He was attentive and perceptive. He didn't hover but anytime we needed he re-appeared. We were greeted by two out of the three managers, 10 out of 10. Now for the food! We ordered the rice balls, maple wings a Pepper pig pizza and for my cocktail I had the blue Hawaiian. Every thing was delicious hot and freshly made. The outside and inside are visually appealing. I would describe it as modern meets industrial with a nice dose or rustic, very nice.

    I would never return…read more The service was terrible from start to finish. They brought out the appetizers and entrées at the same time, leaving our table completely overcrowded with plates. To make matters worse, a server took away one of the pizza trays while my dad was still actively eating from it--I'm not exaggerating. It was only 9:04 PM, and we were simply finishing our meal before leaving. On top of that, I ordered the Bucatini, and it was severely overcooked. My mom ordered another pasta that also wasn't good. Overall, a very disappointing dining experience with poor service and subpar food.

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    I don't know if you can imagine my joy when I saw the Paris Baguette sign off the main road while…read moreheading to the resort. As a Bay Area foodie, that sight instantly made my day. If you know, you know. The pastries here are absolutely worth the detour--and honestly, wherever I see a Paris Baguette, I do pull over. That includes locations I've visited in Northern California, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and even the one here in Charlotte down in Pineville. It's a bit of a drive for me, but when I'm in that area, I always make a point to stop in and pick up a couple of their delicious croissant-donut pastries and marzipan or almond croissants. That's the beauty of this bakery--it's a chain, yes, but the consistency is what keeps me coming back. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, I had to stop at this Hilton Head location--and I didn't come empty-handed. Food connects people, and bringing pastries to your host is always a winning move. I picked up three different varieties of their famous croissant-donut style pastries (similar to the well-known cronut): * Chocolate * Tiramisu * Mango And I added two large almond croissants that were beautifully filled, flaky, and indulgent. Everything looked fresh, full, and irresistible. The setup inside is easy and efficient. It's self-serve: you grab a tray, line it with parchment, use the tongs, and select whatever catches your eye--from baguettes to cakes to coffee drinks. Checkout was quick, Apple Pay was accepted, and the whole experience felt smooth and well organized. The space was clean, friendly, and inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating. Bottom line: Whenever you see a Paris Baguette on your radar, pull over. It's dependable, delicious, and perfect for picking up pastries to share--or to treat yourself. For me, it's one of those rare places that delivers the same quality every single time, no matter the city--and that kind of consistency is something I truly appreciate as a traveler and lifelong foodie.

    I've been a long time customer at Paris Baguette and this is my first time writing a review. Over…read morethe glass decade, I've tried many of their cakes and pastries, all of which are always fresh and delicious. This time around, I tried their ice cream cake which was made up of 3 layers - vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, and vanilla cake. The cake wasn't as heavy or sweet as a traditional ice cream cake which was a big plus for me and my family. I love coming here because food and cakes are always fresh and there's plenty of clean. seating. Over the years, I have noticed a drop in customer service, staff doesn't seem to be as nice as they used to be, something management should focus on going forward. Also, they have really good coffee drinks.

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