Ama Kitchen in Madison, WI

4.9(164)$20–30Madison, WI
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.9 stars with 164 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Madison, WI • Price $20–30 • 4.9★
Ama Kitchen is an Indian buffet located at 809 Williamson St in Madison, WI. This establishment is situated in the Williamson-Marquette neighborhood. With a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 164 reviews, Ama Kitchen offers dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The price range for meals is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. Ama Kitchen provides a dining experience with multiple service options in Madison.

Good to know

  • Ama Kitchen has a listed address in Madison, WI, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.9-star rating from 164 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
809 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, Williamson-Marquette, Madison, WI
Phone
(608) 230-5308
Today
5–9:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.9 (164 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 31/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score31/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
6/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.3 weighted · 164 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.9 from 164 reviews(↓ 0.65 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median164 / 369.5 median
01,847.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.9) with the city average (3.96) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1847.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
5–9:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
9:30 AM–2 PM
sunday
9:30 AM–2 PM
thursday
5–9:30 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
5–9:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Many vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroomQR code menus available

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Romantic Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Great cocktails Great dessert Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

164 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Ama Kitchen?

Ama Kitchen has a 4.9-star rating based on 164 customer reviews.

Where is Ama Kitchen located?

Ama Kitchen is located at 809 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, Williamson-Marquette, Madison, WI.

How much does Ama Kitchen cost?

Ama Kitchen is budget-friendly. The price range is $20–30.

Is Ama Kitchen good?

Yes, Ama Kitchen is highly rated with 4.9 stars from 164 reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
29
Retail & Shopping
12
Miscellaneous Services
9
Travel & Tourism
7
Transportation & Automotive
6
Financial Services
4

74 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

77 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Theatres

The Sylvee

Theatre

~0.2 mi

Arts Centres

Art Blossom

Arts Centre

~0.3 mi

Banks

Associated Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi
Park Bank

Bank

33 East Main Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1 608-395-2500Website
U.S. Bank

Bank

1 South Pinckney Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1 608-252-4000

Atms

UW Credit Union ATM

Atm

~0.6 mi

Bars

Ba Lao

Bar

811 Williamson Street

~93 ftWe-Th 16:00-22:00,Fr-Sa 16:00-24:00,Su 16:00-20:00
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The Wisco

Bar

~517 ft
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Essen Haus

Bar

514 East Wilson Street

~0.3 miWe-Su 15:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 15:00-22:00
+1-608-255-4674
Grey Market

Bar

~0.3 mi
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LJ's Sports Tavern & Grill

Bar

~0.3 mi
The Cardinal Bar

Bar

418 East Wilson Street

~0.4 miTu,We 16:00-24:00, Th 16:00-02:00, Fr 16:00-02:30, Sa 11:00-02:30, Su 11:00-24:00
The Robin Room

Bar

~0.5 miMo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:30; Su 19:00-02:00
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The Caribou Tavern

Bar

703 East Johnson Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 11:00-02:00

Bakerys

Madison Sourdough

Bakery

916 Williamson Street

~0.1 miMo-Su 08:00-15:00
+1-608-442-8009Website

Restaurants

Bandung Indonesian Restaurant

Restaurant

600 Williamson Street

~0.2 miTu-Fr 11:00-13:45; Tu-Sa 17:00-20:00
+1-608-255-6910Website
The Mediterranean Joint

Restaurant

600 Williamson Street

~0.2 mi10:00-23:00
+1-608-205-7969Website
Sardine

Restaurant

617 Williamson Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 16:00-21:00, Sa,Su 09:00-14:00, Su 16:30-21:00, Sa 16:30-22:00, Fr 16:00-22:00
+1-608-441-1600Website
Robinia Courtyard

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
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Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East

Restaurant

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~0.3 mi
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5 Star Korean BBQ

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
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Palette Bar & Grill

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
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Salvatore's Tomato Pie's

Restaurant

10 North Livingston Street

~0.3 miTu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00; PH off
+1-608-305-8885Website

Pubs

High Noon Saloon

Pub

701 E Washington Ave

~0.3 mi
Website
Brink Lounge

Pub

~0.3 mi
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Brass Ring

Pub

~0.3 mi
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Come Back Inn

Pub

508 East Wilson Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 00:00-02:00,15:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-02:00,08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-24:00
+1-608-258-8619Website
Working Draft Beer Company

Pub

1129 East Wilson Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00
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Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.

Pub

123 East Doty Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-23:00
+1-608-284-0000Website
Young Blood Beer Company

Pub

112 King Street

~0.6 miMo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-19:00
+1-608-630-9028Website
Settle Down Tavern

Pub

117 South Pinckney Street

~0.6 miTu,We 11:30-14:00,16:00-22:00; Th 11:30-14:00,16:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-14:30,16:00-23:00; Su 10:00-14:30
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Cafes

Cargo Coffee

Cafe

750 East Washington Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 06:00-17:00; Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-19:00
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Mother Fool's

Cafe

1101 Williamson Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:30-17:00
Website
Grace Coffee Co.

Cafe

1216 East Washington Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website
Colectivo Coffee

Cafe

25 South Pinckney Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 06:30-18:00
+1 608-255-0474Website

Veterinarys

Cat Care Clinic

Veterinary

~0.4 mi
City Dog Vet & Grooming

Veterinary

~0.4 mi
Website

Public Bookcases

Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~247 ft
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.1 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

1221 Williamson Street

~0.5 mi

Charging Stations

ChargePoint

Charging Station

~0.3 mi

Hairdressers

Kismet Aveda Salon

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
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Lumen Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
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Tattoos

Black Moon Tattoo

Tattoo

~0.5 miMo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
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Barber Tattoo Madison

Tattoo

1216 Williamson Street

~0.5 mi

Animal Boardings

Dog Haus University

Animal Boarding

825 East Johnson Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:00-18:30
+1 608-515-8255Website

Slipways

Law Park Boat Launch

Slipway

~0.4 mi

Fitness Centres

Sevven Cycle

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi

Escape Games

Escape This!

Escape Game

120 East Wilson Street

~0.5 miMo-Th "appointment only"; Th 17:15-20:30; Fr 15:45-22:00; Sa 11:45-22:00; Su 12:45-19:00; PH closed

Erotics

A Woman's Touch

Erotic

302 South Livingston Street

~425 ftTu-Sa 12:00-18:00; PH off
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Pet Groomings

Rufus DuMonde Pet Salon

Pet Grooming

600 Williamson Street

~0.2 mi
+1-608-257-8387Website

Clothes

La Moda Marie Youth Global Fashion

Clothes

1012 Williamson Street

~0.3 miFr,Sa 09:30-16:30; Th,Su 10:00-16:30
Good Style Shop

Clothes

~0.5 miMo-Fr 00:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
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Bicycles

Machinery Row Bicycles

Bicycle

601 Williamson Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1-608-442-5974Website
Old Town Cycles

Bicycle

920 East Johnson Street

~0.5 miApr-Sep: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
+1-608-259-8696Website

Supermarkets

Festival Foods

Supermarket

810 East Washington Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 06:00-22:00
+1 608-709-1976Website

Opticians

Eye Contact

Optician

~0.3 mi

Jewelrys

Chalmers Jewlers

Jewelry

524 East Washington Avenue

~0.4 mi

Interior Decorations

Fontaine

Interior Decoration

~0.5 mi
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Musical Instruments

Spruce Tree Music & Repair

Musical Instrument

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
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Alcohols

Cork 'n Bottle

Alcohol

~0.5 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
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Social Facilitys

Willy Street Pantry

Social Facility

~0.5 mi24/7
Website
Social Justice Center

Social Facility

1202 Williamson Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
Madison Community Cooperative

Social Facility

~0.5 mi

Bicycle Rentals

South Livingston Garage

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 miMar 15-Dec 15
Website
East Washington & North Paterson

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 miMar 15-Dec 15
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North Paterson & East Mifflin

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 miMar 15-Dec 15
Website
S. Few & Williamson

Bicycle Rental

387 South Few Street

~0.5 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4763Website
E. Washington & N. Webster

Bicycle Rental

136 East Washington Avenue

~0.6 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4785Website
E. Gorham & N. Brearly

Bicycle Rental

988 East Gorham Street

~0.6 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4746Website

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