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Amma Mess
Sethupathi Road, Madurai
A legendary non-veg mess for Madurai-style mutton, kari dosa and bold spices.
Area
Sethupathi Road
Food type
Non-veg
Price range
₹150–400
Opening hours
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
About
What is Amma Mess famous for?
Come for the kari dosa and mutton.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Amma Mess
Non-veg · ₹150–400
Good to know
Is Amma Mess good for families?
Yes — Amma Mess is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food. It is open 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
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What Amma Mess is
A legendary non-veg mess for Madurai-style mutton, kari dosa and bold spices. Meat and fish lead the menu. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around ₹150–400.
🍲 The food
Kari Dosa - A Madurai late-night special — a dosa layered with minced-mutton kari and egg
Tiffin is the South Indian snack-meal tier - dosa, idli and vada with sambar and chutneys, made for a short table rather than a long dinner.
⏰ When to go
The day is split into two sittings - 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
🧭 Finding it
It is on Sethupathi Road, in Madurai.
✅ The short version
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Amma Mess — FAQ
What is Amma Mess famous for?
A legendary non-veg mess for Madurai-style mutton, kari dosa and bold spices.
What are the must-try dishes at Amma Mess?
Amma Mess is known for Crab Omelette.
Is Amma Mess good for families?
Yes — Amma Mess is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food.
What are Amma Mess's opening hours?
Amma Mess is open 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Where is Amma Mess located?
Amma Mess is in Sethupathi Road, Madurai.