Semma
South Indian restaurant · West Village
60 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011
Highlights
South Indian specialties, bold flavors, celebrated Gunpowder Dosa
South Indian specialties, bold flavors, celebrated Gunpowder Dosa
"Regarded as one of the Village’s in-demand restaurants, it occupies a category of sought-after spots where securing a reservation can be exceptionally challenging." - David Farley
"Mentioned as an example in a wider argument about blaming diners for disappointing meals, two visitors reported being let down during a visit; the writer hopes their experience was simply a mismatch of tastes rather than evidence of inconsistent quality. Their visit is used to illustrate the author’s main point: a truly great restaurant should deliver consistently excellent dishes across its menu, not rely on a few viral hits or secret ordering tricks to justify mediocrity." - Jaya Saxena
"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
"The Dhamaka team is behind Semma, which serves South Indian regional specialties typically made in rural home settings. With colorful designs on its white brick walls, and a woven bamboo ceiling, it's a pleasant place for some of the best food in the city. That is, if you can manage to get a table. Once you do, order the gunpowder dosa and a lobster tail in a turmeric-scented coconut milk sauce. We'd also recommend calling ahead to reserve the whole Dungeness crab. Only a handful are available each night. 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." - bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick
"A South Indian restaurant in New York whose chef won Best Chef New York State; previously listed among Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2022, it represents celebrated South Indian cooking on the national stage." - ByPervaiz Shallwani
