Semma

New York, US

• No.41 North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026

Semma serves regional South Indian cuisine as many New Yorkers have never seen it before: bold, fiery, unapologetically authentic, and made with ingredients that rarely appear on mainstream menus, yet feel essential to the story each dish tells. Step inside and you'll immediately be transported to Kerala, ensconced in a houseboat-inspired wooden interior that encourages an electric atmosphere – it's noisy, it's busy and it's compact, but that's all part of what makes it so compelling. Don't be disheartened if you fail to secure a table; every evening, seats are held at the bar for walk-ins, so your luck could change. Unsure what to order? Sharing's the name of the game here, so get stuck in and be sure not to miss the signature gunpowder dosa (a spicy potato–filled crepe served with lentil stew).

Key Information

• Average price per person $90
• Dinner: Mon – Sat
• Visit Semma's Website

Location

60 Greenwich Avenue, New York, 10011