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    paniyaram
    Rachel W.

    Walked in around 4:20 and got a 4:45pm bar seat. We didn't get too much food, but everything we did get was amazing! Highly recommend the gunpowder dosa and the beef short rib. The parotta are also very flaky and served warm. Don't miss out on the drinks as well! Hoping to come back and try more.

    Maryana A.

    Service is top notch! Our waitress is so knowledgeable and very helpful. Food is good but our fave is the lobster tail. Gunpowder dosa is a must try too here. Ambience really nice!

    Mansi R.

    We did a small group tasting menu and everything was phenomenal with excellent service. We tried a few cocktails and our favorites were the Konkan and Panruti. For the food, there were so many Kerala dishes I had never tried before and each dish was unique. We loved each course. The highlights for me were the gunpowder dosa and the banana leaf seabass.

    Roadside Kalan
    Amanda C.

    {Overall: 4.5; Food: 4.5} Ambiance: 4; Service: 4.5 Really enjoyed Semma. The food is very flavorful, and the spice levels vary across dishes. Our goal was to avoid anything too spicy, and we were able to do that while still getting a lot of flavor. *Eral Thokku (Tiger prawns): Recommended by several people at the restaurant. The prawns were cooked well, and the sauce was rich with a bit of texture and some spice. *Gunpowder Dosa: The most fun dish of the evening. A big portion, crispy on the outside with a very soft, curry flavored potato filling. Comes with a variety of sauces that makes it easy to keep eating. *Roadside Kalan (Mushrooms): Another strong dish. Fried battered mushrooms on top with a spicy mushroom stew underneath. *Annasi Pazham Scallop: Good, but one of the less memorable dishes of the evening. *Valiya Chemmeen Moilee (Lobster Tail): Very rich and flavorful, similar to a curry sauce. We were quite full by the time this came, so it was a bit hard to fully enjoy it. Service was very friendly and helpful. They walked us through the menu in detail, which was especially useful since we were not familiar with many of the dishes. We also had to wait a bit longer for our table, and they brought us glasses of champagne, which was a very nice gesture. The ambiance is fun, lively, and comfortable.

    Parotta side
    Jason M.

    Semma first landed on my radar sometime last year when I read that they made the #1 spot in New York Times' Top 100 Restaurants in NYC. I'm a fan of Indian cuisine, and since this was viewed as being some of the best in the city, I wanted to try it for myself. After some procrastination and failed attempts at securing a table, I was able to book a reservation for the other night - so one of my friends and I headed over for an early dinner. It's not impossible to make a reservation at Semma, but I recommended going for one as soon as they drop at 9am. Even then, you'll likely only get one right at opening or late night - typical of trendy spots in the city. They hold the bar seats for walk-ins, but you need to be there early as there's typically a line that forms prior to opening. Walking in, the space was somewhat narrow as is typical with Manhattan restaurants, but was still roomy - we didn't feel cramped at all and the restaurant actually opened up to a larger space as you walked more inward. I really liked the decor- it was bright with pops of color and lots of bamboo accents; the woven ceilings added a tasteful touch. The menu contains Southern Indian cuisine, which is a contrast to the more commonly seen Northern cuisine. You won't find any naan or tikka masala here - to be honest I wasn't familiar with the majority of the items on the menu. I found that to be a plus, and appreciated how un-Americanized the dishes seemed to be. The menu was separated into bites, app-sized dishes, and larger format mains - with a few sides as well. Our server explained that dishes were meant to be shared, and recommended an appropriate size based on our party size. We decided to start with one of their bites and two apps: the paniyaram, gunpowder dosa, and mattu iraichi sukka (short rib). The paniyaram was a dumpling stuffed with lentil and paired with a sauce (sauces will be a common theme in this review). The dumplings were good, but not the most flavorful and slightly tough. The gunpowder dosa and short rib were excellent; the latter was tender wit great flavor, and the dosa was one of the best things I've had in a long time. The combination of the pastry with the potato filling and flavorful sauces it came with made for a truly special dish - I can understand why this is one of their signature items. For our mains we ordered the ghee roast lamb chops and the valiya chemmeen moilee (lobster tail) - both of these were great. I'm not the biggest fan of lamb, but the chops were cooked well and the sauce they doused them in was delicious and complex - the rice the dish came with was a good complement, as was the extra sauce they provided mmmm. The lobster tail was delicious - super tender and, again, such a flavorful sauce. Like the lamb, lobster isn't one of my go-tos but this was some of the best lobster I've had. We also ordered a side of parotta which was perfect to dip in all the different sauces. We opted for dessert and went for the passion fruit pudding. I wasn't impressed with this - it seemed too stuffy in comparison to the very honest food we just had; I would opt for a different dessert next time. Service was great - despite the heavy crowds, they controlled traffic well and our server was super friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, I had a great experience at Semma. Is it a little overhyped? I think so - but the food is still excellent with complex flavors and a menu filled with items unfamiliar to the typical American palate. I would definitely return for another meal.

    Rabbit
    Christina L.

    We were lucky to snag a same day reservation for 2 at 5 pm and it was so incredibly worth the hype. Semma is the only Michelin star indian restaurant in NYC and serves southern Indian cuisine. Their gunpowder dosa is viral for a reason and I think it's a must try for your first time here. Other standouts are the lentil dumpling and goat biriyani. If there's one thing you must order, it has to be the passionfruit custard dessert. Genuinely one of my favorite restaurant desserts I have ever had. The service was great as well!!

    Coconut dessert - tasty
    Tansy W.

    Didn't have a reservation so showed up at 4:45pm and somehow was second in line so snagged a seat at the bar! There was a cancellation so the couple ahead of me in line got offered a table. Very lucky since last time I showed up to stand in line at 4:30pm and there was at least 20 people already in line. Anyway, onto the food. - Standouts were the dosa and the Dungeness crab for two (need to preorder but they let me snag the last one). - The lobster tail and the prawns were also quite good. - The rice in the goat Briyani was very good. Some pieces of the goat were very tender and some not. - The dumplings (paniyaram) were also quite nice. - Was stuffed but tried the coconut dessert and all enjoyed that. Everything on the menu is basically at least a little spicy and they don't adjust, but there were enough mild options that I was fine. I now understand the hype!

    Gunpowder Dosa
    Sonali P.

    This was my second visit to Semma, the first was about 3 years ago, and I feel like they've perfected a lot. I was able to get a reservation for 5, and they were very understanding when one person dropped out. Inside, the place is warm and not stuffy at all. I tried the filter coffee cocktail, which was a nice take on an espresso martini. I also had a sip of the rasam cocktail which was extremely savory. The gin hibiscus drink was easy to drink and refreshing. For food, we ordered the Paniyarum (rice and lentil dumplings), Eral Thokku (tiger prawn), gunpowder dosa, Mattu (beef short ribs), Valiya (lobster curry), and Ghee roast lamb chops. With parotta and rice on the side. Standouts for me were the Paniyarum, tiger prawns, lobster curry, and gunpowder dosa. Honestly though, I didn't have a bad bite here. They are pricier than other Indian restaurants, but more affordable than a lot of Michelin Star spots, and with their unique take I would say it's worth it. Overall, loved it. Would go again.

    Drink
    Ritik S.

    Semma is the most hyped Indian restaurant in NYC for a reason, but I don't know if ot's worth it given the many options in NYC. My friend and I lined up at 4:30 PM on a weekday and were able to get in with no issue (we also saw around 6 00, there were open spots at the bar). In terms of the food, the gunpowder dosa was amazing (best dosa I've had) and the lamb chops were really great as well (super flavorful). However, the oxtail and prawns were a little low in quantity, and also didn't have flavors that were as distinct. And that's the main reason I wouldn't return as often; given the price and the michelin star, I would've expected some more variety in flavor from the dishes, but didn't find that as much here. I would still recommend this place, as the food and drinks are good, as is the service, but at the price and diffocilty of getting a spot to eat, I may more consistently check out the other great Indian options in the city.

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    Jaimie C.

    The only Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in NYC--and even rarer to find outside of India--it specializes in Southern Indian cuisine. After all the effort it took to get a spot, my final verdict: not worth the wait. I'm not entirely sure how it earned a Michelin . The food was quite heavy and rich for my East Asian palate --so creamy overall that I actually felt a bit sick afterward. Most of the meat dishes were underwhelming, though their iconic gunpowder dosa and the parotta (their bread) were standout highlights. Very crispy and flaky, very good. Now onto the meat dishes: 1. Oxtail: texture is great , very tender and flavorful, but hard to eat due to the bones. Felt barbaric having to really dig in with my hands, wouldn't recommend if going on the first few dates 2. Lamb chops: very flavorful, but a bit overcooked? Lamb chops felt kinda dry and chewy , different from the lamb chops I've had for other cuisine, but not bad. Rice lacks texture since I prefer my rice on the harder side 3. Beef short ribs: lean and chewy, spicy , but also a bit too salty

    Marsha J.

    The hype is REAL Probably the best meal I've had in a long time. They should get another Michelin it's that fantastic. New drink menu is chefs kiss - Konkan / Alappuzha / Madurai Food There was only two dishes that was good but not omg YES- Paniyaram and short rib the biggest problem was ranking our favorite dish just because they were all outstanding. It was a tossup between the crab (I dream about that masala) with the Parotta vs biryani (the best we've had outside of India) vs lamb chop Right up there was the lobster / tiger prawns / shrimp Chef Vijay also came to each table and he was gracious and kind I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. I would go with a large group and order everything and share. Wear stretchy pants. I was blown away and cannot wait to go back.

    Shannon S.

    My friends and I had Semma on our list of places to try for a while, and we finally secured a dinner reservation. I've never had southern Indian cuisine before and I was thoroughly impressed with the whole experience. We arrived on a Tuesday night and it was packed and lively as ever. The decor mixed modern and traditions Southern Indian elements. The space overall is a bit tight, but they still have larger tables for groups and you can still carry on conversations. We started off with some cocktails, which were tasty but note they are on the sweeter side. The plates are made to share. We had dosa (a must-try), sprouted mung beans, Tiger prawns, eggplant, Biryani, lobster tail, and parotta. All of the dishes were flavorful and high quality. They definitely bring the heat/spiciness as well. My favorites were the dosa, Tiger prawns, and the lobster tail! The accompanying sauces were also amazing, so make sure to get several spoonfuls! Overall my friends and I had a wonderful time at Semma. Definitely worth it! The vibes were flowing, the Southern Indian music was bumping, and the chef even made an appearance at the end of the night. He was so gracious and welcoming. You could tell he put his whole heart and soul into the dishes served.

    Saison
    Kiley K.

    Absolutely thrilled about this spot! Sat at the bar and had a delicious meal paired with a saison. The staff was super friendly and the menu had a ton of variety and everything was full of flavor!

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    Is the restaurant kid friendly? I have a 8 year old.

    Kinda depends on the child. It's tight, and the food is sophisticated and spicy. They don't have dishes to accommodate palates seeking less seasoned food so if your child isn't into spicy, probably not a great fit. It's also pricey and people go… 

    Does Semma do walk-ins? Thanks!

    Yes at the bar. They are pretty strict though on the waiting list. Need to be there the whole time and have your whole party in order to be seated.

    Does Semma provide takeout?

    Is the meat here halal?

    the lamb & the goat are halal

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    Rake Wine Bar - Wine Flights

    Rake Wine Bar

    4.8(29 reviews)
    1.0 miEast Village

    Wow East Village! You have yourself a gem with Rake Wine Bar! We were waiting for our dinner…read morereservations and decided to stop in here for a pre-dinner drink and bite. I am SO glad we did. The vibe drew us in, they had great music bumpin from the outside, it looked lively and welcoming. Let me tell you- I would have skipped dinner and just stayed here all evening if it was my choice! But alas, my husband wanted a bit more to eat. But let me tell you- their knowledge of wine is PRISTINE! I can't tell you what white wine we had but they captured our tastes perfectly. We also shared a bruschetta and it was deliciouso! I love how friendly the staff was here and how unpretentious it all was. Next time we are in NYC- we will definitely make a point to come visit Rake!

    My partner and I were looking for a great double date spot, so we decided to give Rake a try due to…read moreits relaxing vibe and multitude of bites we could share. First I'll start with the wine - we ended up trying all three happy hour wines (HH until 7), which the tables favorites were the white and we ended up getting a bottle to split once HH ended (but I really enjoyed the other vino verde option). It was incredibly refreshing and paired well with the many tinned fish options. As you'd expect - it's a pretty massive selection and there is bound to be a varietal and glass for any palate. It's also attached to a wine store - so it's fine to see all the bottles when peaking over. Food-wise - this is where it was hit or miss, they have a pretty extensive menu (with a whole tinned fish section!) and we ended up ordering the buratta on focaccia (buratta was excellent, focaccia was too dense for my tastes), mushroom truffle crostini (way too salty), the flatbread with sliced kielbasa (was fine), halloume (table favorite ), tinned sardines in lemon oil (delicious), tinned smoked trout (my favorite). Overall the four of us were very full at the end of the meal! The space itself felt very relaxing and rustic, and definitely got busier as the night went on (we got there at 6:50 and left around 9). The service was also fast and attentive - even for the amount of tables they were serving. Overall - I'd definitely go back again, and maybe just focus on the wine and another tinned fish selection!

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    Skin Contact - perfect day, perfect wine

    Skin Contact

    4.2(61 reviews)
    1.4 miLower East Side

    "Adult in a wine bar" is definitely my grown-up version of "kid in a candy store". As a lover of…read morethe genre, I definitely thought that Skin Contact delivered, and then some. We stopped by last Saturday night after grabbing some dinner just down the street and were grateful to be seated immediately in the back area. The vibes here are very chill and the excellent, exuberant staff really know their stuff and get excited to chat with you about wine. We went with wines by the glass and I appreciated the confidence of the menu: it was small enough to not feel overwhelming, yet curated to have something for every palate and preference. My first glass was an unfiltered orange wine from the Alsace region of France (Tout Terriblement Maceration). It was funky and almost pithy in texture, with notes of apple and apricot. Definitely great if you're looking for something a little intense and off the beaten path. For my second glass, I felt like a lighter red, so I went with the Puszta Libre, a chilled Zweigelt from Austria. While it was slightly more standard than my first glass, I loved its funky nose and red and tropical fruits. I can't remember exactly what my husband had, but he loved his drinks, too. I remember one of his glasses smelled intensely of salty buttered popcorn. We weren't going to order any food, but the couple next to us had the chocolate lava cake and it smelled SO good, so we decided to go for it. It was served simply and deliciously, with vanilla ice cream and cherry sauce.

    This spot offers a genuinely unique selection of wines, making it a great place to try something a…read morelittle different. The small outdoor seating area adds a nice touch for enjoying a quiet glass. Service is minimal, but the vibe works best when you're just there to sip and relax. A simple, pleasant stop for wine drinkers

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    Sunn’s - Banchan. Potato salad with pear and the roasted eggplant were favorites.

    Sunn’s

    4.1(50 reviews)
    1.6 miLower East Side, Chinatown

    Sunn's is a really nice elevated Korean spot tucked into a tiny space right off the F train in…read moreChinatown. The room is intimate, the wine was excellent, and service was warm and on point. The hwe crudo was refreshing and delicious, and the salad was also a standout -- bright, crisp, and really well-balanced. But the best thing we had by far was the dak mandu, the crab/chicken dumplings. Those alone are worth coming back for. The ssam lettuce wraps were good, though they read a little more like Jewish brisket with a spicy bean sauce than what I expected from a Korean lettuce wrap. Still tasty, just a different vibe. Honestly, this would've been a 5-star meal if I didn't leave with three mosquito bites. Great food, great service, great wine -- just maybe bring bug spray.

    Came here with some friends to use the Chase Sapphire Reserve $150 credit. For a table of 4, we…read morepaid $300 with tip and tax which worked out because we had two credits at the table so we just split the bill. We ordered the following: Food -hwe (steelhead trout, seaweed muchim, green strawberries) $25 -banchan of the day (napa cabbage kimchi, namul spring greens in hot mustard jang, tahini pickled mushrooms, creamy potato salad with asian pear, dubu jeon fried and marinated tofu, garlicky cucumber muchim) $25 -off menu banchan (kimchi braised with pork) $6 -soon dubu chigae (silken tofu in spicy cardoon broth, perilla, pepitas, egg) $24 -ssam (soy-caramelized beef brisket, ssamjan, lettuce wraps) $38 -tteokbokki (fresh rice cakes baked with tomato & gochujang, puur grond gouda) $26 Drinks -tart cherry+yuzu somaek $9 -Hana Makgeolli Takju Brooklyn Rice Wine $39 After the first round of food, we were still hungry so we ordered another round of ssam. Overall the food is good; however, prices are a little steep for the size of the food. Out of all the items we tried, I enjoyed the hwe and tteokbokki the most. Space is small so reservations are highly recommended (which we did have). Service was good and food and drinks came out quickly.

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    Cozy sitting corner by the window

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    Bar 56 - Oysters

    Bar 56

    4.8(51 reviews)
    2.3 miDUMBO

    Great happy hour deal: every day 5 to 6 PM, including weekends, $10 wines and house cocktails, if…read moreyou sit at the bar. The bar is very scenic so you will definitely feel like you are getting the full dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Make reservations for peak dining times in the evenings and on weekends. Many people walked in without reservations and were seated right away on Saturday evenings. Highly recommend trying their original cocktails ($18). We tried the flower child and the harvest moon. Both were tasty. I would get harvest moon again and again. Perfect balance of Tart, sweet refreshing and strong. Menu items change seasonally so it's delightful to try something new every time you visit. $21 potato croquettes were highly disappointing. Everyone recommended them highly, but I could not understand why. For such price, three tiny balls of fried potato should've been mind blowing, but they were underwhelming and forgettable at best. Skip. $24 giant ricotta stuffed raviolo was delightful. Such soothing comfort food. If I could eat just this, I would be happy. $26 fresh crudo was refreshing and light. Delicious cold broth/juice soup in which it was served. $32 Bronzino with mussels in a broth was superb. Light, crispy, and delicate. Would eat this dish for dinner Any night of the day. Balanced flavor profile. Could suit anyone who is picky about their food. $30 lamb neck was a solid dish. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and delicate and flavorful on the inside. Wish the portion was a bit bigger, especially the sides. $38 duck confit was highly advertised, however, it was underwhelming and the least stand out dish. It was solid, but nothing that I would order again or recommend. The duck was on the dry side. Definitely not enough sauce. The cabbage and the cabbage salad were good. Crispy and refreshing. The duck was not the star of this dish. $13 chocolate mousse with strawberry coulis was surprisingly delightful. So light and balanced. Not sweet, but just right to finish a meal. I could eat this dessert every day after every single meal. So simple, yet it hit the spot. Service is very fast and efficient. One of our readers was superb and provided stellar recommendations. Another waiter (young and inexperienced) was very shy and his energy felt very stifling.

    Bar 56 is conveniently located in the middle of DUMBO & albeit I can't speak much for the food, I…read morecan say that their drinks are great. Do note that they have an awesome HH from 5 to 6 PM where all of the cocktails are only $10- yes, only $10 (a rarity in NYC let alone in DUMBO). I had the harvest moon & the seaside drift. Both were good but the seaside drift definitely stood out to me. I also ordered the crispy brussel sprouts which were pretty tasty but a bit too charred for my liking. However, it was still good & the drinks totally made up for it. Lastly, I forgot the name of the bartender but despite being quite busy from 5-6 PM he was very attentive and nice. I'd be back for the other drinks & certain interesting dinner menu items as well such as their lamb neck.

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    Gorgeous lounge space in the bar

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    Cork - Summer is here!

    Cork

    4.3(42 reviews)
    0.8 miSouth Village

    Olivia H. is clearly a paid reviewer because my experience here a few days ago felt like a literal…read moresitcom. First off, the front door is mounted on flimsy plastic hinges, so every time someone opens it, it swings open violently and knocks the vase off the nearby table. The service was somehow even worse. When I was there on Tuesday, May 19th from 8-10 PM, there was exactly ONE bartender working the entire place -- both inside and outside -- and she was unbelievably inattentive. My date and I sat at the bar for TWENTY MINUTES before she even acknowledged us or asked if we wanted drinks. I literally had to call out "Excuse me" just to order a $25 quarter-filled glass of wine. Embarrassing all around. And when we were ready to leave and wanted the check, the female bartender working on Tuesday May 19th from 8-10 PM was busy standing in the corner chatting with someone instead of helping customers. I haven't seen someone move this slowly or care this little since the DMV. TO MANAGEMENT - this was absolutely horrible, embarrassing, and unprofessional service. Clean up your act, and hire a second or even a third bartender.

    I love this place. I've been here three times now, and it's small enough where I can feel…read morecomfortable going by myself and enjoying my own company. The staff is experienced with their knowledge of wine and food pairings, and very hospitable and kind. They also have jazz nights sometimes and that's always a lovely treat. Will continue to keep coming back

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    Cork - Perfect match!

    Perfect match!

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    Semma - indpak - Updated September 2026

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