Amaya Indian Cuisine Info
Amenities
Service options
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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All you can eat
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Halal food
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Happy hour drinks
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Organic dishes
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Quick bite
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Salad bar
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
I want to start by saying I LOVE Indian food. It’s one of my favorites. However, we tried Amaya for the first time, and for what we got the meal was way overpriced. The service was good, but the food was also spicy when we received it, although we said mild for our dish. We got the saag paneer, which was $18 for a small 3-inch x 3-inch dish. Thali of India is cheaper, better tasting, not spicy, and has more significant portions. The website says vegan options are available, but none are on the menu…. Ok, all around, but I probably won’t go back….
We waited for five minutes before receiving a table. There was only one waiter so we waited for another 10 minutes to order. We asked that our appetizer (the garlic naan and spicy pickles) be brought before our meal, but it all came at the same time. The food was fine, nothing to write home about though.
While this wasn’t our favorite dining experience, it certainly wasn’t our worst one- until one of us CRACKED A TOOTH on our food. We won’t be returning.
Had a bad experience the first time - went to dine in an hour before closing time. Asked for a table but was made to sit at the bar. Placed my order. No one offered water or anything else. My food came all packed for a take away. I informed them I was visiting Rochester and my hotel room didn't have any cutlery or the right space to dine and so I was planning on eating at the restaurant but was asked to leave since they had already packed it. When I requested for a spoon n a fork, they reluctantly gave me some. They weren't able to print me a receipt and wanted me to provide phone / email if I wanted an electronic copy.
Thankfully the food was good and they were close to my hotel so I decided to give them another chance.
2 days later time I walk in around 6 pm and the place was empty. There's no one there in the restaurant area, someone finally comes from the back / kitchen after I loudly said hello a few times, meanwhile another couple arrives and waits behind me wondering what's going on. Again I was asked to sit at the bar which I politely declined. I was barely halfway through my meal before the server dropped a bill on my table. I wanted a dessert but at this point I was just done with them. The food is good, but the service is really bad and needs a lot of improvement.
This restaurant is THE gem of Indian cuisine in Rochester. My wife and I have been dining here frequently for the past year and there is just no competition for this place. It was recommended to us by several respected members of the Indian community and it has surpassed our expectations every time. The service is attentive and caring. If you have any question or issue with any menu item, just ask for Ramnish. He will ensure you have an wonderful experience. We've ordered half the items on the menu and the quality and consistency of the food never disappoint. The samosas and momo are delicious and perfectly executed. Their baby lamb chops are the best we've ever had. The chicken Daab is exquisite and the salmon tandoori is so good it should probably be ilegal! The curried goat was lovely and pretty much anything you get from their tandoori section of the menu is divine. Someone said there was an issue with the billing on the POS, but when I asked Ramnish, he said he was aware and showed me the new POS system they just started using precisely to remedy this complaint. Best Indian cuisine in Rochester. Wonderful service and attention to detail from a family owned and operated gem.
One of the best place to have authentic Indian food. Love the Ambience of the place. The food is amazing here. You have a lot of options available and they do prepare the dishes according to your taste. The meal is served hot and fresh. I opted for a non vegetarian thali which was tummy filling. It was heavenly. Loved the crispy hot naan. Probably one of the best naans I have ever had. The chicken was good too. The service is pretty good and it's easy to locate.
Items in the non veg thali were samosa with green and sweet chutney, mix veg, chicken gravy, halwa, chicken biryani with raita and naan.
I ordered bhindi masala ($23) and tava roti($3.75) and got free rice. Bhindi masala was not that tasty I would rate taste 3/10. Though quantity is more than sufficient for one person.
It is more expensive than any other Indian restaurant in rochester and though not delicious food.
Love the ambience, cherish the service and just the right amount of attention. Great food and amazing vibes. The shrimp, and chicken dishes were all absolutely delicious. The staff is so friendly and kind. They gave amazing recommendations and everything was on point. Definitely worth a few more visits. Overall excellent service, if you love India and like to discover the Magic Of Indian Spices, then you must visit this special place! Namaste!
This time during our stay in Rochester we tried Amaya Indian Cuisine as it was located near our stay. We had ordered through Ramnish Prabhakar the dinner course which consist of Tandoori Roti, Murg Makhani ( Butter Chicken) & Chicken Biryani. The taste was awesome and no words to express. We also ordered the same menu next day for Lunch as a parcel and took home for our dear ones. Ramnish & his wife Reema ( Chef ) are really excellent.
Quick Facts About Amaya Indian Cuisine
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Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
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