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Amma’s Kitchen

An Authentic South Indian Restaurant

Amma’s Kitchen

established in 2016 by Dinesh Kumar Lakshmanan, a young man from Thanjavur, draws inspiration from "Amma Unavagam," a charitable initiative by Selvi J. Jayalalitha, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India. Echoing this vision, Amma's Kitchen in the USA and Canada offers hygienic food at affordable cost like $1 Idly, $1 Vada, $3 Idli Vada combo, $5 Chapati Kurma, $5 Breakfast Combo, and $5 Pongal, supporting Indian students and elders. These items, dubbed Amma's Specials, have maintained their prices since inception, enabling us to consistently uphold this pricing strategy to aid those in need.

Amma's Special

Amma's Special

Taste the affordability: Amma Unavagam-inspired meals, rich in flavor

Our Journey

commenced at the 1710 Oak Tree Road (Mall at Oak Tree) site in NJ in 2016. Later, we moved to the neighboring building at 1700 Oak Tree Road and opened two more branches in Somerset and Marlton. Currently, our store has been situated at 1671 Oak Tree Road since December 2021. We expanded our business into Canada in January 2023, followed by Buffalo, New York, in Jan 2024, Scarborough, Ontario, in Oct 2024 and Newark, New Jersey, in Nov 2024.

Our Speciality

is serving authentic South Indian full meals in the traditional manner, atop banana leaves. Bursting with rich flavors and tantalizing tastes, our offerings are unlimited and freshly prepared to ensure a delightful dining experience.

News

  • "From Tamil Nadu to New Jersey, Dinesh Kumar's "Amma's Kitchen" inspired by Amma Unavagam"

    U.S. Consulate Chennai

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  • "Very much on the lines of late J. Jayalaitha's initiative, this food outlet aims to reach more and more people in USA"

    Deccan Chronicle

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  • "By word of mouth, the Amma's Kitchen received good response for its tasty food at cheaper price"

    Trinity Mirror

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  • " Dollar Idly just like Amma Unavagam in TN to support Indian students to get affordable Indian food"

    Dinamani

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  • "PM In New Jersey, man behind 'Amma’s Kitchens' is too heartbroken to get back to work"

    The NEWS Minute

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  • Orathanadu "Mother" lends a helping hand to the victims of Hurricane Irma in the United States

    One India

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  • Like Amma Unavagam in India, New Jersey's, Amma's Kitchen which provides low cost food like $1 Idly

    NewsJ

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