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Amma's South Indian Cuisine - Walnut St. 1500 Walnut Street

1500 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Jeeragasamba Biriyani

  • Jeeragasamba Goat Biriyani

    A royal feast of tender mutton layered with Jeeragasamba rice, slow-simmered with caramelized onions, mint, and Amma’s signature biriyani masala
    $28.99
  • Jeeragasamba Chicken Biriyani

    Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked with Jeeragasamba rice and a blend of aromatic South Indian spices
    $26.99

Weekday Special Meal

  • Weekday Veg Special Meal

    $22.99
  • Weekday Non-Veg Special Meal

    $24.99

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SOUPS

A comforting selection of traditional South Indian broths and soups — light, flavorful, and soul-warming.
  • VAZHAITHANDU SOUP

    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.00
  • MILAGU RASAM

    $10.00
  • NELLIKAI RASAM

    $10.00
  • KOZHI KURUMILAGU RASAM

    $11.00

APPETIZERS

Begin your meal with our signature range of flavorful small plates — a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Indian tastes
  • SPINACH ONION PAKODA

    $13.00
  • MEDHU VADAI

    $14.00
  • PUNUGULU

    $14.00
  • VEG SAMOSA

    $13.00
  • MASALA KEERAI VADAI

    $13.00
  • SPICY PODI IDLY

    $14.00
  • GOBI MANCHURIAN

    $15.00
  • CHILLI PANEER

    $19.00
  • CHICKEN CHUKKA

    $19.00
  • CHICKEN PEPPER VARUVAL

    $19.00
  • CHICKEN 65

    $19.00
  • EGG CHICKEN 65

    $19.00
  • ERA THOKKU

    $22.00
  • POMFRET PODI VARUVAL

    $22.00
  • GOAT CHUKKA

    $25.00
  • LAMB CHUKKA

    $25.00

CRUNCH & CHAAT

A vibrant mix of India’s favorite street snacks — crispy, tangy, and bursting with flavor
  • PANI POORI

    $13.00
  • SAMOSA CHAAT

    $14.00
  • PAPDI CHAAT

    $14.00

AMMA'S SIGNATURE FLAME

Our house-special tandoori selections — marinated in traditional spices and roasted in clay ovens for that smoky, flame-kissed flavor
  • PANEER TIKKA KEBAB

    $23.00
  • CAULIFLOWER STEAK

    $23.00
  • EGGPLANT WITH TOFU GRILL

    $23.00
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN

    $26.00
  • LAMB CHOPS

    $35.00
  • SALMON TIKKA

    $35.00
  • WHOLE POMFRET FISH GRILL

    OUT OF STOCK
    $35.00

KOTHU PAROTTA

Flaky layered parotta chopped and tossed on a hot griddle with bold spices, curry sauce, and your choice of vegetables, egg, or chicken
  • VEG KOTHU PAROTTA

    $23.00
  • EGG KOTHU PAROTTA

    $23.00
  • CHICKEN KOTHU PAROTTA

    $26.00
  • LAMB KOTHU PAROTTA

    $28.00

AMMA'S SPECIAL COMBO

  • TIFFIN COMBO

    $21.00
  • VEG COUPLES COMBO

    $43.00
  • NON-VEG COUPLES COMBO

    $50.00

AMMA'S SIGNATURE BIRYANIS

Our house-special biriyani slow-cooked with fragrant basmati rice, hand-ground spices, and Amma’s timeless touch. Rich in aroma, layered with flavor, and served with raita for the perfect comforting meal.
  • VEG BIRYANI (BASMATI)

    $23.00
  • EGG BIRYANI (BASMATI)

    $23.00
  • CHICKEN BIRYANI (BASMATI)

    $27.00
  • LAMB BIRYANI (BASMATI)

    $29.00
  • GOAT BIRYANI (BASMATI)

    $29.00
  • SHRIMP BIRYANI (BASMATI)

    $29.00

SOUTH INDIAN RICE BOWLS

Comforting South Indian rice favorites made with Amma’s homestyle touch
  • BISI-BELE BATH

    $18.00
  • CURD RICE

    $18.00
  • RASAM RICE

    $18.00

VEG TIFFIN

A comforting collection of South Indian breakfast favorites — soft idlis, crispy vadas, and hearty pongal combinations served with chutneys and sambar
  • VEN PONGAL

    $14.00
  • VEN PONGAL VADAI

    $17.00
  • IDLI

    $14.00
  • IDLI VADAI

    $17.00
  • SAMBAR IDLI

    $14.00
  • RASAM IDLI

    $14.00
  • GHEE THATTE IDLI

    OUT OF STOCK
    $14.00
  • THATTE GHEE PODI IDLI

    OUT OF STOCK
    $14.00
  • POORI MASALA

    $21.00
  • CHOLE BATURA

    $21.00

BENNE DOSA

  • BENNE PLAIN DOSA

    $18.00
  • BENNE MASALA DOSA

    $19.00
  • BENNE PODI MASALA DOSA

    $19.00

SOULFUL DOSA

A curated collection of South India’s favorite dosas — crisp, golden crepes made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served with chutneys and sambar
  • MASALA DOSA

    $17.00
  • GHEE ROAST MASALA DOSA

    $18.00
  • ONION MASALA DOSA

    $18.00
  • MYSORE MASALA DOSA

    $18.00
  • AMMA'S SPECIAL DOSA

    $20.00
  • PODI MASALA DOSA

    $19.00
  • PANEER MASALA DOSA

    $20.00
  • PIZZA DOSA

    $20.00
  • BUILD YOUR OWN DOSA

    $20.00
  • RAVA DOSA

    $21.00
  • ONION RAVA MASALA DOSA

    $22.00
  • UTHAPPAM

    $18.00
  • ONION CHILLI PODI UTHAPPAM

    $19.00

ENTREES

A delightful selection of classic and regional South Indian curries crafted with rich spices, coconut gravies, and home-style recipes — perfect to pair with our breads or flavored rice.
  • BUTTER GARLIC DAL

    $20.00
  • SPINACH DAL

    $20.00
  • TOMATO DAL

    $20.00
  • GONGURA DAL

    $20.00
  • VEGETABLE KURMA

    $21.00
  • ENNAI KATHIRIKAI KUZHAMBU

    $21.00
  • KALYANA SAMBAR

    $21.00
  • VEGETABLE VINDALOO

    $21.00
  • CHANNA MASALA

    $21.00
  • SAAG PANEER

    $22.00
  • PANEER BUTTER MASALA

    $22.00
  • PANEER TIKKA MASALA

    $22.00
  • EGG KURMA

    $22.00
  • CHICKEN KURMA

    $25.00
  • CHICKEN SAAG

    $25.00
  • CHICKEN CHETTINAD

    $25.00
  • CHICKEN VINDALOO

    $25.00
  • CHICKEN THALASSERI

    $25.00
  • CHICKEN GONGURA

    $25.00
  • VARUTHARACHA CHICKEN CURRY

    $25.00
  • BUTTER CHICKEN

    $25.00
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

    $25.00
  • LAMB KURMA

    $28.00
  • LAMB CHETTINAD

    $28.00
  • KONGU NADU LAMB KUZAMBU

    $28.00
  • LAMB THALASSERI

    $28.00
  • LAMB GONGURA

    $28.00
  • LAMB SAAG

    $28.00
  • LAMB VINDALOO

    $28.00
  • LAMB BUTTER MASALA

    $28.00
  • LAMB TIKKA MASALA

    $28.00
  • GOAT KURMA (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • GOAT CHETTINAD (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • KONGU NADU GOAT KUZHAMBU (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • GOAT THALASSERI (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • GOAT GONGURA (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • GOAT SAAG (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • GOAT VINDALOO (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • GOAT BUTTER MASALA (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • GOAT TIKKA MASALA (BONE-IN)

    $28.00
  • MALABAR FISH CURRY

    $31.00
  • TAMARIND FISH CURRY

    $31.00
  • SHRIMP CHETTINAD

    $31.00
  • SHRIMP MOILEE

    $31.00
  • SHRIMP THALASSERI

    $31.00
  • SHRIMP GONGURA

    $31.00
  • SHRIMP SAAG

    $31.00
  • SHRIMP VINDALOO

    $31.00
  • SHRIMP BUTTER MASALA

    $31.00
  • SHRIMP TIKKA MASALA

    $31.00
  • LOBSTER MOILEE

    $35.00

BREADS

Freshly baked and griddled Indian breads — the perfect complement to our curries and gravies
  • PLAIN NAAN

    $7.00
  • BUTTER NAAN

    $7.00
  • GARLIC NAAN

    $8.00
  • CHILLI GARLIC NAAN

    $9.00
  • CHEESE NAAN

    $9.00
  • SPICY CHEESE NAAN

    $9.00
  • MALABAR PAROTTA (2 PIECES)

    $9.00

KIDS SPECIAL

A selection of mild, comforting dishes crafted especially for our little guests
  • GHEE MINI IDLI

    $13.00
  • PLAIN DOSA

    $14.00
  • CHEESE DOSA

    $15.00
  • NUTELLA DOSA

    $15.00

AMMA'S SIGNATURE DESSERT

A sweet finale to your South Indian feast from traditional classics to modern indulgences, each dessert is crafted with love and a touch of Amma’s warmth
  • GULAB JAMUN

    $10.00
  • GULAB JAMUN WITH ICE CREAM

    $12.00
  • RASMALAI

    $10.00
  • ADAI PRATHAMAN

    $15.00

TRADITIONAL DRINKS

Sip, swirl, or cool off — from crafted tropical mocktails to our signature mango lassi, every drink is made to perfectly complement your meal
  • MADRAS FILTER COFFEE

    $5.00
  • MASALA CHAI

    $5.00
  • SPICED BUTTER MILK

    $7.00
  • NANNARI SARBATH

    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • ROSE MILK

    $8.00
  • MANGO LASSI

    $9.00

ACCOMPANIMENTS

  • SINGLE IDLI

    $4.00
  • SINGLE VADAI

    $4.00
  • SINGLE PAROTTA

    $4.00
  • SINGLE POORI

    $5.00
  • SINGLE BATURA

    $9.00
  • STEAMED BASMATI RICE - 16 OZ

    $5.00
  • YOGURT - 8 0Z

    $5.00
  • SINGLE BOILED EGG

    $3.00
  • PAPPADAM - 4 PIECES

    $3.00
  • PODI - 2 OZ

    $2.00

Dosa
Vegetarian

GHEE ROAST MASALA DOSA

$18.00

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Amma's South Indian Cuisine - Walnut St. 1500 Walnut Street Location and Ordering Hours

(808) 762-6627
1500 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Closed • Opens Friday at 11AM
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