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We got a reservation to Semma after putting down $100 on
We got a reservation to Semma after putting down $100 on Resy - you have to get up early to book a reservation.Resy gave us a reservation at 5:30pm. We got there on time into this very cramped restaurant on 60 Greenwich Ave. The seat ing is so tight the back of my head was touching the painting on th wall. We had heard about the great food we ordered generously from the menu - three items from the appetizers - sprouted mung beans, snap pea salad and the lamb sukka. From the mains we ordered the Nalli Elumbu and the Biryani. We ordered drinks as well. Appetizers arrived first and we finished our first round of drnks and got to the next. The next round of drinks arrived with mains. We had just started on the mains and we were told to leave by the manager Ganesh. He said that our reservation was for 1.5hours only and we should get our food packed and depart. This was quite shocking to us. The food was a bit slow to arrive and we were certainly not given enough time to finish our meal. We have been to many Michelin star restaurants all round the world - never have we experienced this kind of rude behaviour where we are asked to leave without being allowed to finish our meal. We could not even finish our second round of drinks. The food was good but certainly not stellar - for a Michelin star restaurant the food lacked innovation and the presentation of large food main plates on tiny dining tables gave the impression of amateur culinary skills with a chef trying to pack in bulk. Outside the restaurant we met a Trinidadian family who were at the next table having dinner at Semma as well. They mentioned they were given the same treatment and asked to leave. I dont know if this is an aberration but I do not think I would like to go back to this restaurant. At other Michelin star restaurants like Pujol in Mexico City - the dining experience is a delight along with the food and the service is divine. Or closer to home in NYC visit Oiji Mi - brilliant in presentation and innovation. Semma unfortunately needs to mature in taste, innovation and service - this is far from Michelan star class.
Be the first to ReplyI had high expectations as restaurant is Michelin star
I had high expectations as restaurant is Michelin star restaurant. But for vegetarians they have limited options. Dosa was really good but Sambar and chutney were below mark. Mirchi Salan and parotha were okay. Paniyaram wasn't good. Payasam & Shahi Tukada were decent in taste! May be it's great for non vegetarian dishes but for vegetarian ones it didn't meet Michelin star restaurant standards in any way!
Be the first to ReplyWe were lucky enough to snag a reservation here! The dosa
We were lucky enough to snag a reservation here! The dosa and oxtail here were amazing. the flavors can feel a bit repetitive, but everything is cooked to perfection and the dishes individually were unique and delicious. I also loved to that each item came with an assortment of sauces to try. It was a nice volume in the restaurant and our server was lovely. Overall, would recommend!
Be the first to ReplyCool fun vibe and the service was great and relatively
Cool fun vibe and the service was great and relatively speedy. The food reminded me of my aunts cooking in the best way. But also made me realize I don't give my aunt enough credit! Such a great ode to South Indian food so happy for the representation of cuisine and for the flavors of home! The sea bass, parotta, biriyani and lamb were all stellar! We also got the cauli app and that was also delish!
Be the first to ReplyRestaurant had great energy! Everyone was having a a great
Restaurant had great energy! Everyone was having a a great time and were licking their plates. Dosa was amazing, oxtail was delicious! The lamb curry also looked amazing, next time definitely will order that!
Be the first to ReplyI've been to Semma a few times in the last couple of years.
The food and the overall experience used to be phenomenal. I am sad to say that my recent two dinners didn't live up to the expectations you would have of a Michelin starred restaurant. The taste and flavors are still pretty great, but there has been a noticeable decline from what it was 2 years ago when Semma was still new. It seemed like the spice levels have been toned down, taking away from some of the traditional flavors / authenticity of the dishes. The presentation of the Paniyaram we recently ordered was a bit all over the place - the placement of one of the three pieces was completely misaligned on the plate. It's a small thing but something you don't expect when dining at a Michelin star. The service was outright bad - they ran out of the biryani which we were really looking forward to, the server poured like 20ml of my beer and left the remaining can as is, the appetizers came before the drinks, the server tried to make meaningless conversation without actually answering what we asked for. I will be quite surprised if they retain their star, but if they are charging exorbitant prices for the food, making reservations hard to get, one would expect it all to be worth the experience.
Be the first to ReplyLuckily got an early 5pm res off the waitlist (boy is it
Luckily got an early 5pm res off the waitlist (boy is it tough to get one, although if you show up at 5 seemed pretty easy to get bar seats). Overall I was very happy with the experience here. The meal took me back to times of traveling through Kerala and Tamil Nadu and it was QUALITY! Everything was so fresh and well-spiced. Drinks were creative and the desserts were freaking awesome. Highlights included the pollichathu and nalli ellumbu. The payasam for dessert was hands down the best I've ever had (I've had so many overly sweet ones that I was almost turned off of it forever but this was not that!). Service was top notch and ambiance was real nice. Felt like I was inside a houseboat on lake kumarakom. It's pricy but yummy. 5 stars easy y'all.
Be the first to ReplyThis restaurant is simply amazing! We ordered the gunpowder
This restaurant is simply amazing! We ordered the gunpowder dosa, the goat biryani, and the oxtail. The dosa and the biryani were the best I've ever had. A dinner that costs less than $150 for two at a Michelin starred restaurant in NYC. It is incredible.
Be the first to ReplyI recently dined at SEMMA, a South Indian Michelin star
I recently dined at SEMMA, a South Indian Michelin star restaurant in New York City. It's notable as the only South Indian Michelin star restaurant, which is impressive. The appearance of the place was okay, though I felt they could improve the decor. The selection of cocktails and the food was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything I tried. However, it's worth noting that the restaurant is quite expensive. While the service was good, there was a significant issue with the pricing. When you book a reservation, it says $45.92 per person, which everyone would assume is the price per person. However, it turns out this is just the minimum spend, a detail they only inform you about once you arrive. This lack of clarity was disappointing and something they should improve. Overall, while the food and service were commendable, better transparency about pricing would enhance the dining experience.
Be the first to ReplySea bass 10/10 Colada cocktail 10/10 Gun Powder Dosa
Sea bass 10/10 Colada cocktail 10/10 Gun Powder Dosa 10/10 Mung Bean Salad 10/10 Fluffy rice 10/10 Mango and Coconut desserts 10/10 Service 10/10 Came here to celebrate our friend's birthday! Delicious cocktails, new to us delicious dishes and a server who was eager to guide us through our first visit. We get the hype. Semma is awesome. The sea bass blew our minds!
Be the first to ReplyFinally got reservations here on a Friday night and was
Finally got reservations here on a Friday night and was really looking forward to all the hype. I'm happy to say Semma did not disappoint!!! Our server, Frest, was just incredible with all of his recommendations and lovely banter - we're so grateful he was with us for our first Semma experience! We ordered the thaniyam, paniyaram, poriyal to start, and we're just blown away. Each bite was even better than the last! Our next courses included the dosa, huukosu cauliflower, eral thokku, and we ordered the lamb but it never came. The food was genuinely so delicious, the spices were not overpowering or too spicy, they were perfectly balanced! For our mains we ordered the goat biryani, keen polichatu and the lobster. This was actually my first time eating lobster and I can't believe I hadn't done it sooner. It was perfectly cooked, and the gravy was wonderful! The star of the show really was the biryani though, the goat was so perfectly cooked! I'm soo impressed by this place, I can't wait to come back! Bonus points for 2 clean bathrooms!
Be the first to ReplyI loved the passion fruit pudding! I think it is the
I loved the passion fruit pudding! I think it is the prettiest dessert I've ever eaten. The dosa and lamb both had great flavor. The whole fish was also really delicious, but the lobster didn't have that bouncy texture you get when it's fresh. I have to take off a star for the reservation process that requires $50 per person and for the prices in general.
Be the first to ReplyLoved !!! Am south indian myself, so was very excited that
Loved !!! Am south indian myself, so was very excited that there is a Michelin star South Indian restaurant to try! Overall a great experience. If you have never had South Indian food, definitely a great ~modern~ introduction into it. If you are South Indian/are familiar with South Indian food, then it's definitely is a bit overpriced for a lot of the flavors you can get at home - but they do it in a very classy, modern, fusion-esque way that I think it's definitely worth experiencing! Also if you eat meat, they have great meat dishes with south indian takes that can be rare to get at other restaurants. Overall ambience was wonderful, drinks were great. I was very bummed they did not have the rasam when I went, but otherwise great experience Gunpowder dosa - 8/10 - super good!!! A great dosa, chutneys were perfectly complementary, and the sambar was wonderful as well. Definitely recommend getting. (Note: if you are Indian and regularly eat dosas, this is like a solid dosa, but nothing out of the ordinary). Eral thokku (tiger prawns) - 9/10 - fire! I definitely recommend getting this - wonderful flavor. I wish more came with one order for the price of it, but very much enjoyed Attu Kari Sukka (lamb) - 7/10 - very good! I thought it was great and flavorful. Went well with paratha and with rice, or on it's own if you prefer that. Had a bit of a kick to it. Meen Pollichathu (sea bass) -10/10 - amazing!!!!! If you enjoy fish, I definitely recommend this dish. While it did have bones, it was still worth it. It has so many wonderful flavors, each bite was different. The fish was cooked great and very soft, vegetables had such great flavor, the sauce/curry was wonderful and rich. Ate it with rice and paratha and it was fabulous! 10/10. + got the Coconut rice, the paratha, and 2 drinks.
Be the first to ReplyNot worth it for vegetarians.
Both curries were very similar. The ambiance also did not feel like fine dining at all.
Be the first to ReplyFor a pretty Michelin star restaurant, we found this food
For a pretty Michelin star restaurant, we found this food mediocre and at a hefty price point. It was not worth the hype, nor the expensive price. The vibe had a very inauthentic feel, which was underpinned by the food. I'm surprised this place has a Michelin star--I have dined at multiple Michelin star Indian restaurants, and I don't think it measures up at all. I've never been to an Indian restaurant with so few vegetarian options (only 2). We had the Semma Sour drinks, which were delightful. After, gunpowder dosas. The filling was delicious, but the crepe was oily. The chutneys were salty to the point of being inedible. My duck leg was the best part of the meal (delicious, properly roasted and marinated), but it was soaked in an overly salty curry. At a near $50 price point, I wouldn't say it was appropriately valued. All portions were pretty small considering the price. Additionally, to note, the staff made a mistake with our reservation, so we ended up having to pay a $150 minimum (despite the fact we were seated at a table for two). They couldn't do anything to fix this. I would not recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for good or reasonably priced Indian food. There are many better options in Manhattan.
Be the first to ReplyI am sad to have to give SEMMA such a low rating.
Especially considering that the food there is excellent. This review is based on the fact that we have tried to contact SEMMA multiple times about how we were overcharged and didn't get our refund and never heard back from them. When we booked our reservation at SEMMA, we made it for 3 people and were charged $50/person. We emailed SEMMA a few days before our reservation and explained the third person wouldn't be able to come but we still wished to come and would ensure our bill was at least $150 to cover the 3rd person. The individual said that was fine. When we got our bill at SEMMA we had spent over $300 and they only took off a prepaid amount of $100. We explained the situation to the staff and they told us that in this situation SEMMA would be refunding us the prepaid charge of the third person. We waited a month for the refund but never got it. We have emailed SEMMA multiple times about this and it's now been 4 months (Feb 2024) and after innumerable attempts, they have completely ignored us. It's upsetting as this is more about the principal than the money.
Be the first to ReplyI enjoyed my meal, but it wasn't the earth shattering
I enjoyed my meal, but it wasn't the earth shattering experience that one would think given the difficulty of securing reservations. What we ordered: - Gunpowder dosa - Sprouted mung beans - Banana leaf wrapped whole sea bass - Goanese oxtail - Side of parotta and coconut rice - Passion fruit pudding Be aware that everything is about a 7+ spice level for those who are more spice sensitive. I love spicy foods and can tolerate spice quite a bit, but I found that the spice obliterated my taste buds throughout the meal, so I couldn't enjoy the flavors. My favorites were the gunpower dosa and the oxtail, along with the passion fruit pudding dessert. It is a very, very expensive menu -- which I don't mind paying but the prices didn't quite seem to match up with the portion and ingredients of the dishes. Overall, I'm glad to dine at Semma but it's once and done experience for me.
Be the first to ReplyI'l caveat by mentioning I visited over a year ago - from
I'l caveat by mentioning I visited over a year ago - from my recollection, nothing stood out and food was at times overly or unpleasantly spiced (to my taste). Drinks were good though?
Be the first to ReplyGreat food, wonderful service, amazing dosa! Also tried the
Great food, wonderful service, amazing dosa! Also tried the lamb and stuffed peppers, which both were good but not for my pallet. We got two desserts, and the passion fruit pudding was to die for. It was SO GOOD, with the balance of tart and sweet with the hint of coconut. Save room for the dessert!!
Be the first to ReplyA fantastic experience.
The food is wonderful and service excellent. Went with Indian friends and they voted it a huge hit.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food, great service, but the design/experience falls
Great food, great service, but the design/experience falls a little short.First of all, sitting at the bar, there is a bright light illuminating the bottles, and another one under the bar, shining onto your legs. Above the actual bar is a very weak light, barely illuminating the counter and your food. As a result, I could barely see the details of my dishes, and it was impossible to get any good pictures as well. I ordered the Gunpowder Dosa and the Chettinad Maan, which took a while to come out. The dosa was crisp, and the potato filling was full of flavor and really complimented the huge dosa. The soups and sauces alongside it were basic in flavor and variety and I found didn't add much to the dish, but I still enjoyed it overall. Also, the crisp dosa overflowing off the plate left crumbs everywhere when trying to split it. The chettinad was delicious, the venison peeled right off the bone and its deep flavor melted into every corner of my mouth. However, as mentioned with the bar lighting, I couldn't really see what was in the pot they gave me, and so I was digging through in the dark. Again with design, the overflowing bowl of coconut rice given was impossible to scoop out of without spilling some, which was annoying to eat, and left my table looking like a toddler had ran through. I really enjoyed Semma's food; each bite was packed with authentic, rich, and deep flavors, but the overall design of the experience was lackluster.
Be the first to ReplyWe somehow got lucky and got a reservation at Semma! I've
We somehow got lucky and got a reservation at Semma! I've heard about Semma and how it was deemed Michelin star before, and my friends and I were so excited to try it. When we walked in we were seated immediately but when we began to order it was probably the most confusing ordering process we've ever gone through. It felt as if we were pressured to keep ordering food (maybe cause the kitchen was closing?) but do know that they have decent portions for each course though they might say differently. Food thankfully was really good and I'm not Michelin critic but it didn't seem to exceed expectations. My friends who ordered their lobster and venison really enjoyed their dishes and especially the lobster was so soft and paired well with the curry. The other standout items were the gunpowder dosa which is a must and the cauliflower. The poriyal was also an interesting and refreshing item. I would pass on any bread or sides you're thinking of getting since you do end up eating a decent amount. Overall good food for a one time try!
Be the first to ReplyAmazing location and decor.
We got the gunpowder dosa, kal dosa, tiger prawns, goat biriyani & lobster tail. Honestly, everything was mid, except for the lobster tail. The lobster tail was so exquisite. I had never tasted anything like that before! The cocktails were also 10/10. I will say the spice in the food was perfect. It never overwhelmed the dishes.
Be the first to ReplyThe food here was fantastic.
We made a reservation for 4 exactly one month in advance. We ordered a good variety: the snails, gunpowder dosa, tiger prawns, goat intestines, attu Kari Sukka, lobster tail, venison, and biryani. We also got a side of dosa, parotta, and coconut rice. The venison was everyone's favorite, as the gravy was especially tasty. Every dish had a unique flavor, and most were on the spicier side (except for the snails). This is definitely some of the best South Indian food you'll get at a restaurant. The only thing we all agreed wasn't fantastic was the parotta. It it was a little thin and too crispy (hard to eat with the gravy dishes). The service was great. Our waiter was attentive and gave good recommendations.
Be the first to ReplyI just don't understand how anyone could leave less than a
I just don't understand how anyone could leave less than a 5 star review at Semma. Every dish was composed of more flavor than I've ever had anywhere else. There was citrus, coconut, spice, earth, umami, and char all in just one dish, and every bite left me wanting more. The ambiance feels like a party, and the service added to the fun. Go to Semma before they raise their prices from their new Michelin status, it's fantastic.
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