Amma's is known for being a casual and family-oriented atmosphere. Many of their dishes, like dosas and chaats, are designed for sharing between diners.
Varadhan and her business partner inspired the flavors in their cuisine from those created at home by their mothers, so as to create an environment conducive to welcoming everyone who comes through its doors.
Menu
Anju Sharma brings New York City an intimate and authentic restaurant. Her menu pays homage to dishes prepared by both of her mothers, taking inspiration from both for her own cooking styles. Staff - both kitchen and front of house - work hard to uphold Amma (Mother in Indian languages)'s vision while giving customers a taste of India.
This Indian Sajawat & Puja Hut restaurant features tasty food such as delicious idlis and crispy fish fillets at affordable prices, along with mango lassi! Dine-in or takeout are both options available here to suit your convenience.
Locations
Varadhan graduated from culinary school and worked at Indian restaurants before opening Amma's in Voorhees and Center City three years later.
Varadhan and his staff created a menu inspired by the spice-laden, vegetable-forward food they enjoyed as children in Chennai. Varadhan uses in-house grinding of spices to create custom blends for their dishes while forgoing MSG, food coloring or any additives which might alter or Americanize flavors.
University City location at Zim's feels more like home dining room, featuring brick walls and sunset orange lighting, creating an intimate dining atmosphere perfect for large groups and family-style eating. Kosher restaurant Zim's also offers a selection of chaat, or savory snacks, for sharing such as stewed potatoes with mint-cilantro chutney in puff pastry shells called pani pooris - ideal for sharing!
Varadhan purposely held back from conducting an aggressive social media push or ribbon cutting ceremony for Amma's in University City to observe customer responses and get feedback. According to Varadhan, it already proved popular with students from UPenn, Drexel, and USciences campuses.
Authenticity
Indian cuisine has long been known for its authenticity, making it ideal for sharing among family, friends and neighbors. At Amma's Kitchen we capture this spirit beautifully by serving delicious snacks like the irresistibly soft Medivada along with traditional rice and lentil dishes like Vegetable Jalfrezi that is best enjoyed when scooped up using Chappathi bread as part of the experience.
Neha is a regular customer at Amma's Kitchen and feels welcomed and at home every time she steps inside. The diversity of customers at this Indian restaurant in Philadelphia stands out to her; for her this indicates that Amma's truly represents Indian culture while also welcoming all kinds of different backgrounds into its fold.
Value
Milk, Tree Nuts, Wheat (Gluten), Soy and Sesame
Our value pack of idlis are prepared and packed under hygienic conditions and make an irresistibly delicious addition to breakfast or South Indian dishes such as Sambar or Dahi vada. They feature crispy outsides with soft, flavorful interiors - perfect for morning meal additions! Our crispy exteriors melt away into irresistibly fluffy interiors - creating irresistibly tender bites of goodness for idlis enthusiasts everywhere! Our crisp exteriors offer irresistibly soft interiors!
Amma's Kitchen boasts an average salary of $87,928, which is lower than average among similar companies. Salaries for specific positions at Amma's Kitchen can differ significantly based on your skills and experience; as some jobs require specialized skills while other positions may be entry-level positions or differ by industry and department. Therefore, before applying for any positions at Amma's Kitchen it is wise to research its pay range before making your decision as this information will enable you to better determine if Amma's Kitchen is appropriate.
