This was a gem of a find for our group when visiting Madison. It's located in an unassuming little…read morestrip mall, but the interior is nice and inviting. Service was friendly and prompt. They do a lot of takeout here, but there are plenty of tables that fill up on the weekends. This is one of the best Indian restaurants we've found. The food has great flavor. Portions were plentiful. Proteins were all cooked perfectly. We hope to be back.

Clean very bright nice seating. Appetizers tasted microwaved. The main dishes were delicious!…read more Attentive staff.

Ordered takeout, you're basically paying for two servings of food. The sauces and spices are…read moreincredible. The menu is huge but I'd bet everything is really good, which is rare for big menus. Strongly recommend!

Lot of hype around Rajni but I just don't get it…read more Let's start with the good. Southern Indian menu which is unique for Madison. I was impressed with how different the dishes were. I also liked the drinks and the service was efficient if a little cold. Now with the bad. The food just isn't good. Biryani weekend special was like warm and had obviously been sitting in some vat for a while. Rice was mush, goat was REALLY tough and almost no flavor overall. Honestly it was incredibly mediocre. Like what a cafeteria would serve as Indian food. Curry was a little better but not even close to as flavorful as another place in town. Ambiance was fine. I don't really care about amirbiance as long as it's acceptable and the food slaps. We won't be back. I understand the excitement around a south India menu but execution was a fail.

The food was good, the service was good and the establishment was clean. Stop here for lunch with a…read morefriend and we had a nice lunch. I asked for my food to be moderate level spicy and was not spicy at all. I should've said give me spicy so if you like spicy food then just know that the moderate level is not spicy at all which is great for those who don't like spicy food.

My party of 2 came in on a Wednesday night. It was actually pretty busy but we didn't have to wait…read morefor a table. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time but the service itself was a little slow. There only seemed to be one server managing 2 rooms, so it's understandable. The server helped point out some vegan options on the menu and we ordered samosas, vegan tofu masala, and (I think?) the chapati. I enjoyed all of it and would like to come back and try some more soon.

Fantastic food and excellent service! Our waiter was very helpful, the food came out quickly, and…read moreeveryone was friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere and delicious Indian cuisine. Highly recommend!

Food was amazing. We have a gluten allergy and our server was extremely knowledgeable. Many…read morechoices. We will be back!

we love this restaurant. Very pronounced Indian flavors. South Indian offerings that you do not…read morefind in many typical Indian restaurants. We love this restaurant. I must add the service is also quite good..

I stopped by on a Sunday evening for dinner. The place was not crowded. Everything I ad was really…read moregood and tasted authentic. Ghee masala dosa was my favorite. It came with 3 chutney and a sambar. Poori with potato masala was excellelent as well. Medhu vada was another excellent item I tried. It was crispy and came with a sambar and a chutney. Filter coffee was good and is served sugarless. I also went for a chicken kothu porotta with 2 eggs. That was a good item as well.

Flavorful dishes, generous portions, attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend…read morefor a great Indian dining experience!

I came here while on a work trip and it's delicious! I ordered the plain sweet lassi, which was…read morecool and refreshing on a hot day. The ginger naan was super fresh and flavorful, and the madras chicken was rich, creamy, and perfectly spicy for me at level 4. The ambiance was quiet and peaceful on a weekday, and the service was fabulous, super attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town!

I would give 5 stars based on the quality of the food alone, but there were a few things combined…read morethat took away a star for me. The first is how little naan comes with each order. In my picture we got both the sweet naan and the garlic naan - over $4 each for only 4 small pieces per order. The second is that they took away our water vase and never came back with another one. There are also flies around us, though granted we were next to the entrance. Spice levels are Americanized. I got medium and it had a bit of a kick to it, but wasn't too bad.

Stopped in for the first time a few weeks ago for lunch. A range of offerings on their menu-from…read moreappetizers to South Indian faves, Indochinese rice, and dosas. I opted for the Kathu Parrota Chicken, medium spice. Even at that level, Thalaivas brought the heat. My dish- South Indian street food made from shredded flatbread (parotta) that is stir-fried with minced chicken, eggs, and a spicy tomato-based gravy was perfectly balanced and flavorful. Service was speedy and efficient and got me out the door in no time. Definitely recommend it for anyone in the neighborhood.

Excellent food, consistently cooked to perfection, wonderfully flavored. Service is friendly,…read morerespectful. Ama Kitchen is and will be my go-to restaurant whether treating myself or hosting an event.

It was our first visit to Ama and definitely won't be our last. With the family's strong…read morerestaurant pedigree (Chautara and Dobhan), they are definitely coming in hot with Ama. Everything we tried was outstanding. The restaurant has two floors which may lead for a tad slower service on a busy night as people go up and down the stairs. I enjoy the throwback signs of restaurants of old. Plants and artwork broke up the space, feeling both open yet cozy. We started with a few apps-bison momo, samosa, and pakoda. The samosa had an incredibly flaky crust that was stellar. The momo was next level. The accompanying sauce brought a little heat but every bite left you wanting more. For our main course, we opted for the lamb kabobs as well as the biriyani. The lamb was executed perfectly-a great char with tender meat, it was accompanied by a nice rice pilaf. The dish was substantial as was the biriyani. Flavor packed, it hit all the notes. For those new to Madison or unfamiliar to the area, Ama is set back off the road with a very small/tight parking lot. We opted for street parking vs. trying to jenga ourselves out of there. A must visit.