"Semma is an exceptional restaurant that serves South Indian regional specialties in a charming West Village space. Everything on the menu is great, but no meal here would be quite right without a few of the meaty dishes that are harder to find in NYC. We especially love the vat of tender Goanese oxtail. The flawless menu and stylish ambience make Semma one of the best restaurants in NYC. Reservations are released online two weeks in advance. There aren't any tables saved for walk-ins, but there are 12 seats at the bar, so you can always try your luck there." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus, sonal shah