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What to order
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Biryani
Highly praised across multiple reviews, especially the Veg Biryani, Egg Biryani, and Chicken Biryani, which were described as the best the reviewers had ever had and worth the wait.
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South Indian Thali
Recommended for its hearty, authentic, and budget-friendly meal with satisfying flavors, generous portions, and a traditional banana-leaf presentation.
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Filter Coffee
Mentioned as perfect by a reviewer who enjoyed its strong, bitter taste, making it a standout drink for coffee lovers.
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Fish Meals
Called really good and satisfying by a reviewer who tried it twice, suggesting consistent quality.
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Nilgiris Chicken
Specifically recommended as outstanding, with reviewers urging travelers and foodies to try it for its delicious non-veg flavor.
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Prawns Kebab
Highlighted alongside Nilgiris Chicken as outstanding, making it one of the most praised non-veg items.
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Amma's Special Chicken Fry
Described as a must-try by a reviewer who praised the restaurant's very good food and service.
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Beef Fry
Strongly recommended as being 'out of this world' and the standout dish in the Kerala-style offerings.
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Amma Special Thali
Praised for its authentic South Indian variety, rich curries, well-spiced meat dishes, and generous portions.
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Paneer Masala Dosa
Explicitly suggested as a must-try for vegetarians, with a reviewer recommending it after enjoying the paneer dosa.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 10:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 10:30 PM |
About Amma's Kitchen
Amma's Kitchen is a South Indian restaurant in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, Chinese, Indian, and seafood offerings. Reviewers consistently praise the parotta, biryani, Kerala-style food, fish curry, and chicken dishes, along with filter coffee and thali meals. The restaurant is described as casual and trendy, with a simple, clean setup that works for solo diners, groups, and tourists. It is priced around ₹200 to ₹400, and many reviews call it budget friendly or good value for the portion size and quality.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Google Pay
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Amma's Kitchen known for?
Amma's Kitchen is best known for parotta, Kerala-style food, and biryani, especially chicken biriyani, egg biryani, and veg biryani. Reviewers also repeatedly mention fish curry, fish meals, and South Indian thali as standout choices for travelers in Ooty.
What dishes are most recommended at Amma's Kitchen?
The most recommended dishes include parotta, chicken biriyani, veg biryani, fish meals or fish curry, and Amma special chicken fry. Reviewers also highlight paneer masala dosa, paneer dosa, Nilgiris chicken, prawns kebab, and the Amma Special Thali for its banana-leaf presentation and generous portions.
What is the atmosphere like at Amma's Kitchen?
The atmosphere is described as casual, simple, and sometimes trendy, with clean seating and a no-fuss feel. It suits solo diners, groups, and tourists, and several reviews note that it feels like home-style cooking rather than a formal dining room.
Is Amma's Kitchen good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say it is pocket friendly or affordable, and the listed price range is ₹200 to ₹400. Even reviews that say the prices are a bit higher still call the food worth it because the portions are generous and the quality is strong, especially for thalis and biryani.
When is the best time to visit Amma's Kitchen?
Go early for meals, because one review says meals were already over after 1:30 PM, which suggests high demand at lunch. The restaurant is open daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, so it also works well for breakfast or a late dinner.
Is parking available at Amma's Kitchen?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Amma's Kitchen have vegetarian options?
Yes, Amma's Kitchen offers vegetarian options.
Is Amma's Kitchen kid-friendly?
Yes, Amma's Kitchen is good for kids.
