All our choices were delicious! Best naans we've ever had (cheese and onion). We went on…read moreChristmas evening so it was very busy, but the staff did a great job and were very efficient and friendly.

Simply the best Nepalese / Indian food I have ever had. We ordered the tandoori shrimp, lentil soup…read moreand garlic naan. They were perfect.

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.

Very good quality food. We went on the graduation night. Naturally it was very crowded. But they…read moremanaged it well and very rapidly. Will come back here for sure when in town. Strongly recommend

Did carry out a couple times. They are efficient both times. Consistent! Food was great! Everything…read morewas packaged well for transport. All food was warm when we ate. Just right flavors. Seemed like cooks took care with no shortcuts! Similar dishes with various hotness were was labelled, which was helpful. Will return in the future!

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.

11/25/25 came her for dinner while staying over in Madison WI. Our dinner was simple the best…read morechicken tika masala we've had in months. Our waiter was so kind and checked on us regularly. There are plenty of shops along State Street and such a beautiful shopping/walking area.

If you're in a mood for savory, full of flavor and a warm dish on a cold winter night. Highly…read morerecommended coming here to dine at this restaurant. Tip: If you pay with cash, I believe they give you a 10% discount. Service: Came around a weekday night and it fairly easy to dine in. Group dining comes with rice to share if you order the curry or tikk Onion and black pepper naan: Plenty of caramelized onions for you to get the savory flavor. Comes in about 3-4 slices of naan. Great to share with a group. Chicken Tikka Masala: Always a great staple dish to always order. Chicken was soft and the tomato creamy sauce was flavorful. *Unique dishes Garlic Cheese Naan: I was very excited to try this since they stuff the naan with Wisconsin cheese. It added a bit of a savory flavory and had the right amount of cheese. Pretty much tasted like a light mozzarella pancake. Comes in about 3-4 slices of naan. Great to share with a group. Egg Curry (spice: level 4 medium plus): Comes with 3 eggs? cooked in onion, garlic, ginger and spices. Basically just hard boiled eggs and sauce was similar to less flavorful version of Tikka Masala. A bit underwhelming since I thought they would have done something besides place a hard boil egg. Spice pretty similar to light Siracha level.

Service: beyond slow and occasionally quippy. Ambiance:…read morefelt like a breakfast joint. Food: decent. Price: high for what you get. Overall: There are better places to eat that get you served way quicker and are less harsh on your wallet (10% up charge to use a credit card).

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.

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 gave it 2* because the service and settings were awesome. The food is a completely different…read morestory. The food is very bad!!! There were plenty of spices but the ratios of spices and the lack of any salt while cooking made the food uneatable. Make a trip to the San Francisco Bay area to find good Indian food. This is horrible.

Nice people, best Indian food I've had in/around Madison. The chicken and eggplant curries are so…read moregood, and they have delicious biryani and parrota dishes, too. Excited to come back and try more!

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.

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.

You can find Ama on Willy Street, set back a little bit, so it can be kind of easy to miss. They…read morehave a small parking lot but there is street parking nearby. They have a beautiful patio with lots of flowers. Inside there is seating on the ground level and then an upstairs that overlooks the 1st floor. There's lots of natural light and the atmosphere is just really nice. I will say it was a bit toasty inside and the windows were open. Our server was very attentive and helped me figure out what could be made vegan (a lot of the menu). My table ordered samosas, which were light/tasty and almost seemed like they were baked. I ordered the tofu buff for my entree and I really enjoyed it. The portion sizes are a little small for the price, but it does come with a delicious dal and that helps. Overall really flavorful and it all tasted so fresh. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Food/Taste/Flavor: 5/5 - Goat Biryani at spicy level. The spice level is no joke! My SO loved the…read morefood as it was well seasoned and flavorful rather than just spicy. The goat meat was tender and while there were bone pieces, they mostly came off the bone no problem. Service: 5/5 - friendly and quick service! Ambiance: n/a - ordered food to go Value for price: 5/5 - food was delicious, healthy serving with amazing goat pieces, reasonable price.

Delicious and flavorful food at your preferred spice level. Medium was lightly spicy. The…read moreservice was friendly and efficient. It is a nice space with lovely art, but not fancy. My only complaint is the scented cleaner they use.