Amma’s Canteen Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Had a quiet Sunday lunch at Amma’s Canteen and we were delighted with the food! Chicken 65 was excellent and a highlight for me personally."
• "The meat in the Kerala Beef Curry was cooked to perfection."
• "The lamb biryani was also really excellent, although it's worth noting that it's not a dum biryani."
• "The chicken ghassi had great flavor, and I couldn't get enough of the Malabar porathas - they were really good."
• "The masala dosa was very crispy and tasty."
• "Truly amazing Lamb biryani, was sublime."
• "The food is fantastic. No two dishes are alike (unlike some dishes in indian restaurants which have very similar sauces)."
• "The food had different twists from the traditional Indian restaurant food. Each dish was presented beautifully as if in a Michelin Star restaurant."

Cons:

• "The curry itself, although very tasty, had some room for improvement to add that extra oomph and some more depth of flavour."
• "The masala vadai was average."
• "The portions were quite small and the prices were a bit high."
• "The spinach and beans were very bland no flavour at all with an after taste not pleasant at all."
• "Food was okay, slightly above average, but certainly not worth the over inflated costs."
• "Food was okayish. I have had better Dosa & vada tbf in Manchester. It's unjustifiably pricey."
• "The chicken curry was not great in taste either."
• "Unfortunately food is not authentic at all - caters to western palettes, which is probably the restaurant's target market and totally fair enough."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff is quite friendly and the food was just amazing."
• "The owners are so friendly and so welcoming."
• "The staff were superb and it was lovely to see their enthusiasm for the menu."
• "Great food and excellent and friendly service."
• "The staff were very welcoming and on the ball with the Covid measures, we felt well looked after and safe eating in."
• "The owners are a friendly couple and put so much care and effort into every dish."
• "The front of house staff are friendly and professional and our waiter checked dietary requirements/allergies before we ordered."
• "Our waiter checked dietary requirements/allergies before we ordered. Will definitely go back."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately won't return - Edit, quite the rude reply from owner."
• "I can't give a 5 star is the value for money, the portion sizes are small with a high price point for the size."
• "Service left a lot to be desired (even though the restaurant was empty)"
• "Long wait for food and drinks. Coconut water was from an out of date carton and tasted insipid."
• "Ordered the dosa, Indian pizza, lentil doughnuts and lamb curry. All delicious, wish I could have had more and will definitely go back again one day Insha'Allah."
• "Food was lovely, the owner himself and all staff excluding one were very hospitable and accommodating. Unfortunately the one staff member was very rude and unprofessional."
• "Very authentic, traditional. Suggest you have a chat with one of staff about items you choose to have in the menu as this isn't a regular curry place."
• "The ambience is great.Some of the dishes are very tasty. But I think a few are a bit less spicy ( probably to cater to the needs of localities who seem to love the place). Most of the staff members are cordial and helpful(but not all)."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "However, the high quality of the food made up for this, and I would recommend giving Amma's Restaurant a try if you are in the mood for some great Indian cuisine."
• "However smabar could be better."
• "The food was fresh, tasty, with so much flavour! Highly recommend if you want authentic south Asian food"
• "This place is amazing! Almost all of their menu items are gluten free and I know they take good care about these allergens."
• "Plus this is great value for money."
• "The extensive menu was fabulous! The staff were all lovely and really happy to explain the dishes to you."
• "The food is AMAZING. I don't know how the chef copes with the huge range of dishes, but each dish was beautiful."
• "The menu offers plenty of interesting and well priced dishes. It seems to cater well to those with dietary requirements."

Cons:

• "Overall, my only complaint would be that the portions were quite small and the prices were a bit high."
• "The only reason I can't give a 5 star is the value for money, the portion sizes are small with a high price point for the size."
• "Food was okay, slightly above average, but certainly not worth the over inflated costs."
• "The price is a bit much as well overall, which in itself is not an issue, if the food tastes great, but the overall food left us disappointed."
• "More expensive than any Indian street food I've ever had, but it's much fancier and the whole experience was great from start to finish."
• "The service was great, very helpful staff and the food was delicious. It was priced in line with the area so not all that cheap but not expensive."
• "We have been to Amma’s canteen many times with our children. Authentic Indian food with unique dishes. My kids favourite are chilli paneer and karuveppillai eral (curry leaves prawn)."
• "To everyone who wants to explore authentic Kerala Foods such Malabar Porrotta and Nadan beef curry better stay away from this canteen."

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

• "The atmosphere is very pleasurable. I can’t wait to go back! 😋🤩😊"
• "Amazing, welcoming attitude in a lovely, cosy environment. Cannot recommend highly enough."
• "We ate outdoors in an enclosure that was both private and airy, and were comfortable even on the hottest evening of the year."
• "Chorlton is spoilt with good places to eat but this place is No. 1 in my opinion. You must go!!"
• "The music was a little overpowering but I understand that this is to give you the ‘feel’ for an Indian street food dining experience!"
• "Outside patio with 6 people, felt very comfortable and there were full Covid safety procedures being maintained so very safe."
• "The ambience is great. Some of the dishes are very tasty."
• "Very, very friendly place. Staff are so courteous and helpful. The manager exudes so much pride for his mother's influence on the menu and his history."

Cons:

• "We reserved a table for two, table placement was ok but had door behind my back and I felt the draft the whole meal."
• "I think the front face of it could be more aesthetically appealing though."
• "Less than average Indian food- some potential, but mostly misses- never seen a dosa with jalapenos and in a pizza box!"
• "Nice, cosy restaurant set off the main road, near to Southern Cemetery. Clean tables and chairs, excellent choice of food, not too much."
• "A not so pleasant experience. Long wait for food and drinks. Coconut water was from an out of date carton and tasted insipid."
• "But I think a few are a bit less spicy ( probably to cater to the needs of localities who seem to love the place). Most of the staff members are cordial and helpful(but not all)."
• "Amazing stuffed okra!! Food was very tasty here would eat again. Only thing I would say is that I can't tell if it's a casual dining or more of a restaurant vibe."