Amma's Kitchen

7633 Reading Rd, Cincinnati
(513) 821-2021

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Ammas Dinner Special for 2
Gobi 65 Spiced Cauliflower
Buffet Rice Varieties
Paneer Butter Masala
Amma's Special Dal
Mysore Masala Dosa
Vegetable Samosa
Vegetable Noodles
Gobhi Manchurian
Idli Vada Cambo

Menu

Beverages
Sodas
Coke, diet, coke zero, sprite, and dr. Pepper.
Mango or Rose Lassi
Dairy. Creamy cool churned yogurt drink mixed with mango juice or rose syrup.
Badam Kheer
Dairy. Almonds and milk cooked and served with cold milk.
Lassi
Dairy. Creamy, cool churned yogurt drink available as plain, sweet, or salty.
Mango Shake
Dairy. Cool frosted milkshake mixed with mango juice and mango ice cream.
Indian Tea
Dairy. Refreshing Darjeeling Indian tea with a touch of ginger and spices.
Ice Coffee
Dairy. Special blend iced Indian coffee.
Madras Coffee
Dairy. Special aromatic coffee brewed with hot milk.
Iced Tea
Fresh brewed.
Coffee
Fresh brewed colombian coffee.
Tea
Dairy. Black tea with cream on side.

Soups
Rasam
Vegan. Gluten-free. Spiced tangy peppery broth.
Sambar
Vegan. Gluten-free. Lightly spiced and tangy lentil soup simmered with vegetables.
Mulligatawny Soup
Vegan. Gluten-free. Delicately spiced lentil soup.
Coconut Tomato Soup
Vegan. Gluten-free. Creamy tomato soup with coconut and herbs.

Kids' Special
Cheese Dosa, Aloo Tikki, and Kulfi
Dairy. Thin rice crepes filled with cheese, served with potato patties, and kulfi.

Appetizers
Podi Idli (14 pcs)
Vegan. Gluten-free. Mini idlis tempered with spices.
Vegetable Samosa
Vegan. Crisp fried peas and potatoes turnover. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic.
Samosa Chaat
Dairy. Fried samosa mixed with chickpeas, onion, tomato, mint sauce, tamarind, and yogurt. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic.
Asst.Platter
Dairy. Combo of vada, cutlet, samosa, bonda, and paneer pakora.
Medu Vada
Vegan. Gluten-free. 3 pieces of lightly spiced lentil donuts.
Idli
Vegan. Gluten-free. 3 pieces of steamed rice cakes.
Idli Vada Combo
Vegan. Gluten-free. 2 pieces of idlis and 1 piece of vada.
Paneer Pakora
Dairy. Gluten-free. Batter-fried homemade cottage cheese fingers.
Dahi Vada
Dairy. Gluten-free. Lentil donuts dipped in tempered yogurt.
Mini Idli
Vegan. Gluten-free. 14 pieces dipped in sambar.
Sambar Vada
Vegan. Gluten-free. Served in lightly spiced lentil soup
Chili Bajji
Vegan. Gluten-free. Batter fried stuffed chili pepper.
Vegetable Cutlet
Vegan. Crumb-fried mixed vegetable patties. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic.
Aloo Bonda
Vegan. Gluten-free. Batter fried potato patties.
Gobi 65
Vegan. Gluten-free. Speciality marinated and fried cauliflower.
Rasa Vada
Vegan. Gluten-free. Served in spicy and tangy soup

Indo-Chinese
Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegan. Gluten-free. Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and a blend of spices.
Vegetable Noodles
Vegan. Noodles sautêed with vegetables and onions.
Gobi Manchurian
Vegan. Fried cauliflower tossed in homemade special Manchurian sauce.
Chili Paneer
Dairy. Chunks of cheese tossed with onion and peppers in spicy sauce.
Chili Gobhi
Vegan. Batter-fried cauliflower tossed in chili sauce.
Chili Idli
Vegan. Fried rice cakes tossed with onion and pepper in hot and sour sauce.
Idli Manchurian
Vegan. Fried rice cakes tossed in homemade Manchurian sauce.

Dosas
Masala Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Rice crepe filled with mildly spiced potatoes. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Paneer Dosa
Dairy. Gluten-free. Rice crepe filled with spiced cottage cheese. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Mysore Masala Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Hot chutney layered crepe filled with potatoes. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Onion Masala Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Rice crepe filled with potatoes and sautéed onion. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Onion Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Rice crepes filled with sautéed onions. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Madurai Malli Masala Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Coriander seeds chilies, cilantro, and garlic chutney layered crepe filled with potatoes. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Podi Masala Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Plain thin rice crepe topped with Oodi and potato masala. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Butter Masala Dosa
Dairy. Gluten-free. Spiced potato-filled crepe topped with melted butter. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Plain Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Plain thin rice crepe. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Rava Masala Dosa
Vegan. Potatoes-filled cream of wheat crepe. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Madurai Malli Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Thin rice crepe layered with coriander seeds, chili's, cilantro, and garlic chutney. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Paper Masala Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Crispy rice crepe filled with potatoes. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Sada Mysore Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Thin rice crepe layered with hot chutney. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Spring Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Rice crepe stuffed with spring vegetables. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Paper Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Thin and crispy rice crepe. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Rava Dosa
Vegan. Gluten-free. Cream of wheat crepe with onions and spices. Served with sambar and chutneys.

Uthappams
Onion and Chilie Uthapam
Vegan. Gluten-free. Topped with onion and green chilies. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Vegetable Uttapam
Vegan. Gluten-free. Topped with onion, tomatoes, peas, and carrots. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Plain Uttapam
Vegan. Gluten-free. South Indian-style pancakes. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Tomatoes and Peas Uthappam
Vegan. Gluten-free. Topped with tomatoes and green peas. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Onion and Peas Uthappam
Vegan. Gluten-free. Topped with onion and green peas. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with sambar and chutneys.

Side Orders
White Rice
Vegan. Gluten-free.
Podi
Vegan.Gluten-free. Spiced chutney powder.
Pickled Lemon
Vegan.Gluten-free. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic.
Plain Yogurt
Dairy. Gluten-free.
Raitha
Dairy. Gluten-free. Whipped yogurt with tomato, cucumber, carrot, and coriander.
Green Salad
Vegan. Gluten-free. Fresh lettuce, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and lemon.
Sweet Mango Chutney
Vegan.Gluten-free.

Curries
Paneer Butter Masala
Dairy. Gluten-free. Cottage cheese in rich, creamy tomato gravy. Served with rice.
Palak Paneer
Dairy. Gluten-free. Homemade cottage cheese and spinach cooked with spices. Served with rice.
Special Vegetable Curry
Vegan. Gluten-free. Fresh vegetables simmered with herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Amma's Special Dal
Vegan. Gluten-free. Yellow lentils are flavored with cumin and garlic. Served with rice.
Paneer Chettinad
Dairy. Gluten-free. Cottage cheese tossed in spicy Chettinad curry sauce. Served with rice.
Chana Masala
Vegan. Gluten-free. Chickpeas cooked in onion sauce with exotic spices. Served with rice.
Mutter Paneer
Dairy. Gluten-free. Cottage cheese and peas in creamy onion and tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Dal Palak
Vegan. Gluten-free. Lentils cooked with spinach, fenugreek leaves, and spices. Served with rice.
Vegetable Korma
Vegan. Gluten-free. Fresh vegetables simmered in coconut cream. Served with rice.
Malai Kofta
Dairy. Gluten-free. Cottage cheese and potato balls cooked with creamy sauce. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic. Served with rice.
Aloo Gobhi
Vegan. Gluten-free. Fresh cauliflower, and potatoes, cooked dry in onion, tomatoes, and spices. Served with rice.
Bagara Baingan
Vegan. Gluten-free. Eggplant cooked with our special combination of spices. Served with rice.
Aviyal
Dairy. Gluten-free. Mildly spiced vegetable stew with yogurt and coconut. Served with rice.
Mushroom Curry
Vegan. Gluten-free. Mushroom cooked in onion, tomato, and spices. Served with rice.
Aloo Baingan
Vegan. Gluten-free. Fresh eggplant sautéed with potatoes and a touch of curry sauce. Served with rice.
Kadai Paneer
Dairy. Gluten-free. Cottage cheese sautéed with onion, tomato, and pepper. Served with rice.
Kadai Bhindi Masala
Vegan. Gluten-free. Okra sautéed with onion, tomato, and pepper. Served with rice.
Mirchi Ka Salan
Vegan. Gluten-free. Chilies are cooked with our special combination of spices. Served with rice.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Vegan. Gluten-free. Veggies sautéed with bell pepper, onion, tomatoes spices. Served with rice.

Breads
Garlic Naan
Dairy. Naan topped with grated garlic and cilantro baked in amma's tandoor. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic.
Chapathi (2 pcs)
Vegan. 2 pieces of thin soft bread.
Roti
Vegan. Traditional whole wheat flour bread baked in amma's tandoor.
Kerala Paratha (2 pcs)
Vegan. 2 pieces of multi layer grilled bread.
Masala Kothu Parotta
Vegan. Chopped paratha tossed with spices and veggies.
Poori (2 pcs)
Vegan. 2 pieces are of whole wheat bread fried and puffy.
Aloo Paratha
Vegan. Multilayered grilled wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.
Naan
Dairy. Traditional leavened white bread baked in amma's tandoor.
Batura
Vegan. Large puffy bread.
Onion Kulcha
Dairy. Onion-stuffed naan bread baked in amma's tandoor.
Paneer Kulcha
Dairy. Cottage cheese stuffed bread baked in amma's tandoor.
Peshwari Naan
Dairy. Dry fruits and nuts stuffed bread baked in amma's tandoor.
Paratha
Vegan. Multilayered grilled whole wheat bread.
Tandoori Paratha
Vegan. Multi-layered whole wheat bread baked in amma's tandoor.

Rice Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
Vegan. Gluten-free. Rice cooked with aromatic spices and vegetables. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic.
Bisibelabath
Vegan. Gluten-free. Rice cooked with lentils, fresh veggies, and spices.
Pongal
Gluten-free. Rice and lentils are cooked together and tempered with spices.
Lemon Rice
Vegan. Gluten-free. Steamed rice flavored with lemon and seasoned with spices.
Curd Rice
Dairy. Gluten-free. Yogurt rice garnished with mustard seeds.
Tamarind Rice
Vegan. Gluten-free. Steamed rice blended in hot tangy sauce and peanuts.
Special Vegetable Upma
Vegan. Gluten-free. Cream of wheat with veggies and nuts.
Vegetable Pilaf
Vegan. Gluten-free. Mildly spiced basmati rice and vegetables. A menu item cannot be prepared without onion, ginger, and garlic.
Coconut Rice
Vegan. Gluten-free. Basmati rice seasoned and cooked with coconut.

Desserts
Amma's Special Payasam
Dairy. Vermicelli is cooked in milk and honey.
Gulab Jamun
Dairy. Cottage cheese balls, fried, dipped in cinnamon syrup.
Carrot Halwa
Gluten-free. Dairy. Grated carrot cooked in condensed milk and nuts.
Ras Malai
Gluten-free. Dairy. Steamed cheese patties in condensed milk with nuts.
Rice Kheer
Gluten-free. Dairy. Rice cooked with milk, nuts, and saffron.
Ras Jamun
Dairy. Steamed cheese patties in condensed milk with nuts.
Badam Halwa
Gluten-free. Dairy. Ground almonds cooked in milk, honey, and butter.
Kulfi
Gluten-free. Dairy. Homemade ice cream, mango, or almond.
Ice Cream
Gluten-free. Dairy. Vanilla and chocolate.

Dinner Specials
Parotta Kurma (3pcs)
Vegan. Multi-layer grilled bread served with veg. Korma.
Channa Batura
Vegan. Large puffy bread served with curried chickpeas.
Poori Chana
Vegan. Whole wheat bread served with curried chickpeas.
Poori Aloo
Vegan. Whole wheat bread served with potato masala.

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Recent Reviews

Love that it was all vegan except one yogurt chutney! Even had vegan rice pudding which I love and haven't been able to eat, cuz cow pus. Food was tasty, with flavor bomb chutneys for anything lacking. Gobi Manchurian was good, as was noodles and channa. Ppl were friendly and spacious. Would return!
August 2025
Decent South Indian restaurant serving buffet. It's 40/60.
Some of the dishes like idli, vada, sambar, dosa, plain rice, dal, naan, gulab jamun taste good.
Rest of the stuff is average, the curries are sour in taste, the curd rice has a refrigerator smell.

Have not tried a la carte, so cannot comment.
July 2025
We went for the vegetarian buffet on Wednesday. We eat a lot of meat, but did not miss it. The food was fantastic, and different then a lot of Indian fare you get in Cincinnati.

14$ all you can eat buffet from open till 230, I believe

If you're vegetarian highly recommend

I believe a handful of dishes were vegan, if not the majority

Frankly anyone and everyone should enjoy it, regardless of dietary...
July 2025

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Amma's Kitchen

7633 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 821-2021