One day, while exploring the bylanes near my home, I came across Namma, a South Indian restaurant that caught my eye with its appealing ambience and attractive signage. A few days later, during Ganesh festivities when I was sticking to a vegetarian diet, I decided to stop by for a meal. Namma delivered quality food at a great price, and it’s now on my list for South Indian breakfast. However, there’s some room for improvement in their dosas, especially when it comes to thickness, crispiness, and warmth.
A quantitative review of my experience at Namma
- Drinks Included: No
- Cuisine: Indian
- Sub-cuisine: South Indian
- Locality: Andheri West, Mumbai
- Price per Person: ₹395
- Food: 4/5
- Service: 5/5
- Ambience: 5/5
- Repeat Value: Yes
Summary
Namma is a South Indian restaurant with an inviting ambiance and excellent food at reasonable prices. The Mangalore Buns and filter coffee stood out, while the dosas, though flavorful, could benefit from improvements in texture. Overall, it’s a promising spot for a South Indian breakfast experience.
What I tried
Benne Dosa: 3/5
The dosa lacked crispiness on the outside and was too thick on the inside.
Ghee Roast Dosa: 4/5
This wasn’t your typical Ghee Roast; it had podi inside, but it was still delicious.
Rava Onion Dosa: 4/5
The flavours were excellent, though the batter was too thick and lacked crispiness.
Rasam Vada: 4/5
The vadas could have been a bit crispier, but the rasam was spot on.
Mangalore Buns: 5/5
These buns were perfectly balanced—soft, crispy, sweet, and savory all at once.
Goli Baje: 5/5
They were wonderfully soft and flaky on the inside, with a satisfying crispy crunch in every bite.
Filter Coffee: 5/5
It was a well balanced treat to end the meal, the ratio of milk, sugar and coffee was perfect.
Should you Visit Namma?
Namma offers a delightful South Indian dining experience with a few minor tweaks needed in some dishes. Despite the room for improvement, the flavorful food and great pricing make it a place worth revisiting, especially for their standout Mangalore Buns and filter coffee. I’ll definitely return for breakfast!