I read a lot about this place. Every hour their menu changes. The cook something new on an hourly…read morebasis. Moroccan beef tagine was an item prepared right then. It didn't appear in the menu yet. It was ok. Zanzibar coconut chicken curry was a standard menu item. I thought that was an ok dish as well. I tried a kilimanjaro tea. It was a black tea with some spices. Passion fruit drink was good.

Food was amazing last year. Currently, it appears the restaurant is closed. Empty location has a…read morefor rent sign.

Just the smell coming from this place was awesome. The interior is really beautifully laid out and…read morethe menu is very extensive, with a lot of selections I haven't seen before. Never seen so many dosai offerings. I had the Goan Shrimp, which was outstanding and my dinner date had a vegetarian curry, which she said was fantastic. Only thing that was weird was the waitress really pushing hard to get us to buy a whole bottle of wine, which was strange. On the pricey side, but you get quality food and great ambiance...will definitely be back.

Here's a polished review you can post:…read more We had a great experience at this South Indian restaurant in Rockford! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The food was outstanding, with plenty of delicious options, especially if you enjoy dosas. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was warm, friendly, and genuinely appreciative of every guest. It's clear they take pride in both the food and the customer experience. If you're looking for authentic South Indian cuisine in the Rockford area, I highly recommend giving this place a try. We'll definitely be back!

What an amazing meal and experience! Our first time here and having Indian food, so we got the…read moremeat sampler platter. There wasn't a bite of food we did not enjoy! The lamb curry with peshawari nan was my personal favorite. It's a family run restaurant and everyone was very attentive, but not too attentive - if you know what I mean, and made sure we were enjoying our meal. We will definitely go back!

Amazing experience! The staff here is incredible, they make you feel like royalty. You get free…read morepapadam with 3 different sauces as soon as you sit down, YUM! Best samosa I've ever had. Flavors are strong ans amazing.

Love it! It's so nice to have authentic South Indian food right off i90. The dosa was…read moreexcellent--perfectly crispy and full of flavor. The chutney and sambar were spot on. The curry was great too. We had the butter chicken with chapati and paratha, and everything was delicious. The prices felt absolutely fair for the quality and portions. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Just OMG. Delicious and perfect. Had the mutton, and the poori was done just right. Been to…read moreChennai a couple times and great S Indian food is hard to find. Lamb portion, a bit small and boney but still, 6*'s!!!!

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.

this one surprised me :0 i wanted to try something different because i feel like i always get the…read morebasic butter chicken, so i ordered the lamb shahi korma and i'm so glad i did. it was surprisingly so flavorful and savory, and honestly everything we tried was really yummy. definitely a spot i would take my mom to! the service was good overall, we kept getting checked up on throughout the meal, but they were a bit pushy with overselling and trying to get us to try and order more things than we originally planned. the chai was probably my least favorite since it was pretty milky and didn't have as much flavor as i was hoping for. the jalapeño naan was also interesting since it was my first time trying it, but it was a little too spicy for me and the jalapeños made it less crispy. the garlic naan thoughhh was perfect. it was crispy on the outside but still light and fluffy. the lunch prices were actually pretty reasonable too, and it was such a perfect meal for a rainy day. definitely would come back to try more dishes!

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).

A beautiful and tasty spot!! I tried the pakora and it was great! I also tried the chicken masala,…read moreand I loved how all the flavors blended together really well. My server was super nice and I got my water refilled many times without asking haha! I love this place

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!

Very average experience overall. The service was courteous and respectful, but not particularly…read morewarm or friendly. My cup was dirty, although the food did come out in a reasonable amount of time. Sadly, the food itself was pretty boring. And I don't just mean it wasn't "spicy" in terms of heat--it lacked the depth of spice and flavor I expect from good Indian food. Everything tasted somewhat bland. I hesitated between 2 or 3 stars- but they got 3 because the lamb was super tender. And then there was the cheddar cheese naan. You would never--and I mean never--get cheddar cheese in naan in India. Like an Indian quesadilla or something. It just feels wrong. Overall, this place felt a little too Americanized for my taste. Nothing was terrible, but if you're looking for bold, flavorful, more authentic Indian food, this probably isn't the place.

I ordered through DoorDash for the first time. We got the chicken tikka masala and beef vindaloo…read more The food was delicious. It was my first time ordering beef vindaloo and the meat was very tender and the sauce was great flavor and spice. The chicken tikka was also very delicious. We will certainly be eating from here more often!

My wife had the Marsala Vegetable Curry and I had the Mixed Vegetable Curry. Both were excellent.read more

Okay, who thought this food was good? This is the kind of food that people who don't know how to…read morecook make when they want to make curry. News flash! Adding curry powder to anything does not make it a curry! This food was so terrible! I am upset at the Yelpers who recommended this place. I was genuinely excited going here, but this was a huge disappointment. Their spice levels mean nothing. The ambiance was okay, but I question why they made us walk through the kitchen to get to the restaurant. Was it to show that the people in the kitchen were actually Indian? Well, I'm unimpressed because they are doing Indian cuisine a huge disservice. Madison area Yelpers, LMK if you are looking for a good restaurant in Chicago. I'll blow your minds with some good restaurant recommendations.

Was excited to try this place and I was very happy. Everyone at the restaurant was super friendly…read moreand very helpful. The interior has some super cute umbrellas hanging from the ceiling as well as a very nice atmosphere. They are still in process of building things out but it did not detract from our experience. The samosas were amazing. We ordered chicken korma and Chana masala. We got the medium spice level and at first thought it was mild, but at the end it grew in spice level. We also got some garlic naan which was quite tasty as well. My only recommendation is that the menus while neat looking could do a bit more with descriptions of the entrees. Please give this place a shot as they were super nice and it was very tasty.

Tremendous ! Far exceeded my expectations. Went at noon for lunch at the recommendation of my…read moreMarriott Bonvoy credit card. That's correct, credit card app directed us there. We ordered Curry Chicken and Tikki Marsala lamb with garlic naan as our side. Dishes came with basmati rice. Everything was cooked perfectly and came from the kitchen streaming hot. Spices were superb, very tasty. Service was fast and friendly. Menus are a little weird, took a little while to figure out what was available and for how much. Dining area was clean and spacious. There were no added frills, but they weren't needed because to food was tremendous. Highly recommend without any reservations. Was a little hard to find, signage could be better. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will return.