Semma is an authentic south Indian restaurant. It is the only Indian restaurant in the US to have earned a Michelin . The chef, Vijay Kumar, was formerly at Michelin-starred Rasa in Burlingame, Calif. The restaurant is fairly small. Reservations are hard to get, they are released at midnight NY time a month in advance and are gone in seconds. The food is excellent and is quite different than the north Indian/Punjabi food that is commonly served in Indian restaurants in the US. The service, while friendly and efficient, is nothing special.




Mulaikattiya Thaniyam - sprouted mung beans, coconut, smoked chili


Gunpowder Dosa - rice & lentil crepe, potato masala, sambar


Mangalore Huukosu - cauliflower, garlic, byadgi chili, coconut chutney


Attu Kari Sukka - lamb, black cardamom, tellicherry peppers, mace


Matka Paan Old-Fashioned - Bourbon, Paan, Domaine de Canton, Rose, Coconut Ice, Aged in Matka


Goanese Oxtail - angus oxtail, green cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, cilantro


Mirchi Ka Salan - stuffed long peppers, sesame seeds, peanuts




Elaneer Payasam - tender coconut, coconut milk, coconut water, cashews, raisins, ghee


Alphonso Mango - mango custard, mango pachadi, fresh mango (seasonal special dessert)