Reviews in Chorlton

We had such high hopes for Amma’s having read all the reviews, but to be honest we were disappointed. I love chilli usually but we found it too hot which killed the flavour (for us), I could have done with a chilli rating on the menu or options to have it milder. The staff were completely friendly but quite confusing about the menu and allergens and our server had such a loud voice we had to listen to every table’s order in detail. It killed the vibe in a small space. The cauliflower bezule was really unusual and I did like it, aside from the chilli burn, which meant I had to drink beer with every mouthful. I enjoyed the chicken dosa but didn’t love it, it looked amazing but was much drier than others I’ve had, even with the sides and again it was a bit hotter than I was comfy with to really enjoy it (although not as hot as other things). We also had a slow cooked beef curry which was the hottest of all and I found the flavour really harsh as well as hot, I was expecting more mellow and unctuous. I couldn’t eat it after the first spoonful. Lots of others seem to hugely rate it, so maybe it’s just us. I was sad we didn’t love it.

Highly recommended and wish it were nearer to where I live.

My girlfriend and I finally had a delicious dinner at Ammas on Friday after having to cancel due to covid at Christmas. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was spectacular especially the cauliflower bezule, the chicken 65 and the masala dosa. We can’t wait to come back again.

My wife, son and I visited Ammas canteen on Saturday evening for a mothers day meal. We have visited several times in the past and as always the evening was fantastic, we adore the food, the service is always excellent, the staff friendly and chatty. It was our first visit since the lifting of the post pandemic restrictions, the place was busy with large and small groups, great to see after the last 2 years. We have a soft spot for Ammas and do not need any real occasion to eat there, we wholeheartedly recommend it if you are out in Chorlton.

The food at Amma’s was incredible - really interesting flavours and delicious combinations! The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and the staff were lovely. Would return in a heartbeat

Lovely food good service as ever.

Fabulous food, great service and amazing choice. We loved our evening at Amma’s canteen.

Lovely unique food, nice drinks, great atmosphere and exceptional service as usual. Highly recommended

Friendly service and delicious, authentic South Indian food, would easily go again

Wonderful food. Great veggie and vegan options. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Really tasty mainly South Indian food. The small plates / street cart food is particularly good. Service great.

Probably one the best restaurants in terms of authentic Indian taste . Absolutely delicious & wonderful staff too .

We visited on Xmas eve after seeing some fab reviews on social media. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back. Great food and service! Give it a go you won’t be disappointed

Excellent. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing and unique food. Second time here and on both occasions just outstanding. Reasonably priced too.

Just sublime. The food, hosting, tastes and whole thing is just perfect. Please try the Dosa’s - you won’t find better.

Finding real South Indian food in the UK is a challenge. Some restaurants dabble, but are unfortunately not brave enough to "go the whole hog", adding more UK-familiar, but not South Indian, dishes to their menus. This encourages some guests to play it safe, and order what they know. This in turn affects demand for the South India selections. And before one can say "chicken tikka masala", the South Indian selections are culled. Amma's Canteen has taken the proverbial South Indian bull by its horns. The menu is unashamedly South Indian to its core, the owners proudly and rightfully not at all apologetic for the lack of dishes on the menu that might be more appealing to a non-South Indian palate. And I praise the heavens for the courage of their conviction. The dishes my wife and I ordered were not just South Indian, they were lovingly home-cooking inspired of the highest standard in execution and the most exquisitely tasting South Indian! And the owners' creative personal twist to some of the South India staples to provide more variety on the menu did not compromise the restaurant's promise of a South India meal. We will definitely return. We will definitely bring friends who are not that familiar with South Indian cuisine. And we most definitely recommend a visit to Amma's Canteen to anyone already familiar with South Indian cuisine. My wife and I have a healthy appetite, but we left the restaurant replete. Given the quality and quantity of what we ordered, the £70 we paid for two people (inc. 10% service charge and £12 of beer/wine) was good value for money, particularly given that we had very little bread and rice with our meal. If we'd wanted to be less greedy and instead fill up on those carbohydrates we could have easily slashed £15 off the bill. And on top of everything, the service was beyond reproach - attentive, patient and efficient. Thank you Amma's Canteen. Well done on all counts. We look forward to our next visit.

We so enjoyed an excellent meal taking the advice of which dishes to try from our delightful waiter, Harry. Some of the dishes which we hadn't heard of before were a pleasure to experience. As one of our party was coeliac it was great to see so many gluten free options for her. Harry was so polite and knowledgeable and made us feel at ease and nothing was too much for him. Thank you