Let it linger.
Ama or आमा,is the Nepali wordfor mother.
We named Ama in homage to mothers and caregivers of all kinds. At Ama, we honor those who nurtured and fed us, reclaiming the skills and techniques passed down over generations. Our plates are filled with underappreciated ingredients, gently transforming familiar flavors into uncommon bites. We invite guests to linger and reimagine nourishment that goes beyond the plate.
BIPLAW RAI
Co-Founder & CEO
A Nepali-born culinary entrepreneur, restaurant owner, and CEO, Biplaw Rai is dedicated to building community through food. Biplaw is a Restaurant Fellow for the Boston Ujima Project, a democratic, member-run investment fund returning wealth to working-class communities of color. He has served as a Board member for Future Chefs, Boston Cyclists Union, and Commonwealth Kitchen. Biplaw earned his MBA at Hamline University and a Bachelors from Truman State University, where he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha. An accomplished public speaker, he shares his journey of immigration and advocacy, using his platform to educate audiences on culture and cuisine, community-building, and equity in the food industry.
NYACKO PEARL PERRY
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Nyacko Pearl Perry is a transformational change leader driven by a deep passion for exploring group dynamics, social systems, and how to foster soulful community. With close to two decades of experience in organizational development, she was a crucial ingredient in the secret sauce that led to the meteoric success of Comfort Kitchen. As co-owner, she manages workplace culture, high-level operations, B2B partnerships, and strategic planning.
Nyacko holds a Master’s in Organization Development with distinction from American University and a Bachelors in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. She is currently an Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education.