Amma (Hongdae Branch)
아마 홍대점
About
Authentic North Indian curry house in Hongdae with vibrant decor, warm hospitality, and flavorful curries. Sister branch of 15-year-old established Indian restaurant.
# Amma Hongdae: Where Indian Spice Meets Seoul's Street Energy Tucked into the second floor of a quiet Hongdae side street, Amma arrives as a deliberately immersive experience. The moment you enter, Indian film soundtracks drift through the space while spice-laden air signals what's to come. This isn't theater—it's the genuine throughline of a kitchen that's operated for over fifteen years, now bringing that same commitment to this branch between Hongdae and Hapjeong stations. The naan arrives fresh from the tandoor, deliberately thick and chewy, substantial enough that one piece settles you. The chicken tikka masala hits with restrained heat, the kind that doesn't overwhelm but lingers pleasantly. More impressive: the kitchen keeps curry warm through service by maintaining flame beneath each dish, so your final spoonful tastes as it should. The palak paneer carries the clean, slightly earthy restraint of spinach tempered with paneer's mild creaminess—a dish that rewards quiet attention rather than bold declaration. Mango lassi arrives in its proper cooling function, complementing rather than competing with the meal. The blueberry variant, if you drift that direction, maintains similar restraint. Gulab jamun—that dense, syrup-soaked Indian dessert—arrives warm, when it matters most; eat it cooling on the plate and something vital evaporates. The space itself works through suggestion rather than spectacle. Private-feeling booths, hand sanitizer stationed before you touch naan, water arriving without request. Service moves with efficiency that respects rather than rushes. A two-car parking lot operates on-site—an actual luxury in this neighborhood. Naver reservations offer ten percent discounts (excluding sets), and the restaurant stays open through dinner until 22:30. This is place that understands the difference between performing authenticity and sustaining it.
Menu
- Chicken Tikka Masala₩12,000
- Palak Paneer
- Blueberry Lassi₩4,500
- Mango Lassi
- Gulab Jamun₩3,000
- Butter Naan₩2,500
- Garlic Naan₩2,500
- Tandoori Chicken
- Plain Naan
Local tips
- Reserve via Naver Booking for 10% discount (excludes set menus)
- Parking available for 2 cars—call ahead and staff will open gate
- Curries kept warm on open flame throughout meal
- Try Chicken Tikka Masala (medium spice level, very approachable)
- Order naan fresh—exceptionally large and chewy
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:00