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Amma’s Canteen

Indian • Chorlton
Sugarvine
4.4/5
(0161) 291 1682 285 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, Greater Manchester, M21 7GH (0161)29…Show
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Award-winning South Indian street food restaurant in Chorlton.
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About Amma’s Canteen

Amma’s Canteen in Chorlton is the home of quintessential South Indian street food. It’s very much a family affair with Saju and wife Ganga delivering dishes that have been passed down through the generations, many of which are unique to them. Expect traditional South Indian food served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As Saju says, “This is just like the menu inside our house. If somebody comes to my house, it’s what I like to cook for them.”  Amma’s Kitchen won Best Vegan Restaurant at the 2019 Manchester Food & Drink Festival and is one of Manchester Confidential’s Top 100 Restaurants in the Northwest. It’s open from 4pm til late, Tuesday to Sunday.

Sugarvine
4.4
Food 4.7/5
Service 4.4/5
Atmosphere 4.2/5
Value for Money 4.4/5
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Opening Times
Mon closed
Tue 16:00 - 22:00 —
Wed 16:00 - 22:00 —
Thu 16:00 - 22:00 —
Fri 16:00 - 23:00 —
Sat 16:00 - 23:00 —
Sun 16:00 - 21:00 —
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Tracey
Delicious food, the Dosa was delicious, generous portions. Great service.
Sean Thorpe
Friendly staff, delicious food. Highly recommended!
4.3
The boys
We had a delicious dinner at Amma's last night. The smaller plates were cooked perfectly and had a great variety of favours and textures; the masala dosa and the lamb biryani were outstanding and the service was wonderful. We'll come back soon!
Sara
Taste was good but poor customer service as had to wait longer than expected even for a glass of water. The quantity of the food was very less compared to the high price. So the overall experience was not satisfactory and I must say my first impression of this restaurant was not at all the best one indeed.
Carl Parker
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Like no other Indian restaurant in Manchester.
Mel & John
Love Amma’s! Amazing food. We usually share a selection of delicious street food dishes, and this time discovered the beetroot and cabbage oothapam, which was a revelation. Fabulous family run restaurant with helpful, friendly staff.
4.3
Russell
The food was a bit too hot. The lamb dish was good but the level of spiciness killed the dish in the end. Even the Uttapam was a too hot. Not sure what is going on with the spice levels in the kitchen. I should note we are Indian as well so not averse to spice. But this was certainly on another level. Still it;s not easy to find South Indian / Keralan food in the UK so it was a welcome change.
Lara
Amma’s Canteen never fails to deliver on taste and quality, we always enjoy our our evenings at Amma’s our only complaint is that we don’t live closer! Amazing every time.
Gemma
The food was amazing and the staff were lovwly and friendly
L C
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.
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Amma’s Canteen File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 30
Booking policy Reservations accepted
Max group booking size 10
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 18
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £20
House wine price £16
Wines available 9
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Extensive vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering Halal venue
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Dogs allowed Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes
Takeaway services Yes
Delivery service Yes