Amma Restaurant

Amma occupies a modest spot in the Denton Burn neighbourhood and serves one of the most distinctive menus in the west end of Newcastle — rooted in South Indian and Sri Lankan cooking rather than the standard north Indian route. Dosas, ulunthu vada (crispy savoury lentil doughnuts), kothu poratta and idly sit alongside rice dishes, noodles and Sri Lankan curries. The combination is rare this far north. Reviewers on TripAdvisor consistently single out the dosas and the outstanding value — a generous meal for a very modest outlay — and the kitchen's commitment to fresh preparation at every service.