Indian FoodIndian FoodSemma
West Village
Chef Vijay Kumar's deeply personal tribute to Tamil Nadu village cooking, featuring rare regional dishes like tamarind-laced snails and gunpowder dosa that changed how New York experiences Indian cuisine.
Michelin-starred Indian
South Indian regional
James Beard chef
Rustic Tamil Nadu flavors
Tips
🦀Pre-order the Dungeness crab 24 hours ahead
🍸12 bar seats for walk-ins, arrive by 4pm
🌶️Ask servers to explain unfamiliar dishes
Semma
West VillageOpens Friday at 5:00 PM
Indian FoodIndian FoodChef Vijay Kumar's deeply personal tribute to Tamil Nadu village cooking, featuring rare regional dishes like tamarind-laced snails and gunpowder dosa that changed how New York experiences Indian cuisine.
Michelin-starred Indian
South Indian regional
James Beard chef
Rustic Tamil Nadu flavors
Tips
🦀Pre-order the Dungeness crab 24 hours ahead
🍸12 bar seats for walk-ins, arrive by 4pm
🌶️Ask servers to explain unfamiliar dishes