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Semma
Indian
Vijay Kumar's south Indian cooking at Semma arrives without apology or accommodation: mulaikattiya thaniyam crackles with the intensity of childhood memory, gunpowder dosa achieves an almost austere perfection, and lamb curry unfolds in layers of warm spice. The heat here is architectural, never decorative, and the staff navigates you through unfamiliar terrain with genuine enthusiasm.
- Michelin Guide
- 1 Star
- James Beard Awards
- 2025 · Winner · Best Chef: New York State · Vijay Kumar
- The New York Times
- 2026 · #9 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- 2022 · The Restaurant List
- Time Out
- 2026 · The 45 best restaurants in NYC right now
- Grub Street
- 2025 · The 43 Best Restaurants in New York
- Bon Appétit
- 2022 · America's Best New Restaurants
- Esquire
- 2022 · #11 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Winner · Best Chef: New York State · Vijay Kumar
- The New York Times 2026 · #9 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
