postI ate at Semma. 3/570 pts
“The gunpowder dosa was the only “really good” item there. Even then, it’s not amazing enough to warrant the hassle to get a reservation to Semma.”
H3
5.3/10Indian
AI-generated summary
The is the dish everyone agrees on, crisp and buttery, and people say it beats anything else in the city even at $30. After that the room splits. Some call it the best Indian food they've had and point to the and short rib, others say the rest tastes muted for the price. Service gets knocked for turning tables in about an hour, and vegetarians are usually told to skip it.
“The gunpowder dosa was the only “really good” item there. Even then, it’s not amazing enough to warrant the hassle to get a reservation to Semma.”
H3
“Honestly think it was very validating for her to have “her” food being taken so seriously. I do agree that their meat dishes are the best — but my mom did enjoy their vegetarian options. Especially their paniyaram and gutti vankay. If you go during the summer, their mango dessert is also phenomenal.”
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“Semma has limited veg options imo - their meat dishes are their standouts and charging $30 for a (good!) dosa is criminal. If you’re vegetarian, I would say you can skip it.”
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“They tasted different (in a good way) than anything I've tried at the 30+ Indian restaurants I've been to, but the portions felt smaller with the bone. Perhaps slightly more flavor would have been great.”
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“When I dined at Semma, the real joy for me was in the variety of appetizers and mains like the Dindigul biryani, the kurma, the crab which were all imagined and brought to life just like back home and with the punch that is missing in most restaurants here.”
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“To me the Dosa was super crispy and the flavor of the potato masala was ON POINT! The Sambar and coconut chutney was great as well. I’ve only tried Saravanaa in the city to compare, and Semma’s Dosa was far better.”
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“It is simply not worth it. The food is decent, but not special; the service is well below par for a fine-dining experience, and overall, the price of the meal will leave you wanting.”
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“found the flavors to be a bit muted for the most part and the okra they served us was woody and inedible and had clearly gone bad.”
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“I didn't like Semma either. Dosa was ok, but I've definitely had better in the US for like half the price and the spice + flavors were dialed way down.”
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“Yeah, I liked the food, but it's not like the best meal I've ever had and our service was TERRIBLE.”
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“The dosa at Semma is buttery and crisp, the gunpowder podi is tasty, and the filling and chutneys are also well made. I would say the shops in Curry Hill don’t come close to it but they are decent at their price points as well.”
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“Honestly the best bites were the dosa and the lobster, everything else kinda made me question why they have a star. Skip the tiger prawn. They’re fine but expensive with a small portion. Not so good that its worth it imo.”
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