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19 reviews for Tiffin
I'm sorry. There I said it. I was once a hater of Indian food until I ate at Tiffin.
The space is small - only a couple tables, but it's usually pretty bumpin' in there. Have eaten in twice. Service is ok, but how come the food takes so long??? Give me my chicken tikka masala now!!! It's probably just my impatience and hunger that makes the wait seem just that long. Both times I've been there has been a steady stream of people picking up their orders. They all seem so happy carrying out their bags full of all that goodness.
The Germantown location seems kind of random, but there's plenty of street parking right out front and the food is great.
I suppose it's about time I review this place, since it's become my comfort food standby.
I've dined in only once, but ordered takeout about five times now. I do this on days when I'm moping about something or hungover. It is always a miracle cure, let me tell you.
I have two dishes that I tend to order every single time: butter chicken (omg, omg), and saag paneer. The saag paneer is fantastic.
They're always quick and efficient, and the food is ready on time. It is a bit expensive, however. When I order my two standbys, the total is about $26. It does come with an "accompaniment" dish and some sauces, but you have to pay extra for naan.
So it's a pricey indulgence, but I've always been able to get about 3 meals out of that order. It shall remain a cure-all.
I have to update my Tiffin review. Over the last year we've taken to ordering delivery from Tiffin on a regular basis and I am completely hooked. I am in love with their kaju muttar paneer. Their saag paneer is wonderful. I found the sauce on their malai kofta not quite as good, but it may have just been an off night. My boyfriend's devoted to their chicken korma.
They always include dal and a selection of sauces and relishes to go along with the order and it's plenty of food for two meals.
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10/27/2008
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ROACH IN FOOD!! I'm sorry I have to tell you this, but while we were enjoying the variety of things we ordered for take out...my husband spit something because he felt it crispy...and there it was: A ROACH. It was in a lamb dish. I'm NEVER getting close to that place again. I couldn't sleep that night, GROOOOOOSSSSSSS.
I was here for dinner on a Wednesday @ 8:30PM.
The lamb was juicy and tender, and the naan was probably the best I have eaten in this country. Service was prompt.
However, the rice was a bit dry. My order was supposed to be served with an accompaniment and mango chutney. Received neither and when I asked, was told they ran out because it was a busy night. No substitutes, no apologies!!! My order was incomplete. The ambience was dull, and this seems to be a place oriented around takeouts (and catering) rather than dine-in. It was warm and muggy in the restaurant because the door was open and there did not seem to be air-conditioning. I will not visit this location again, in part due to the fact that I like to diversify my choices.
I was so scared of Indian food - but when I heard how amazing Tiffin was about twice a day from clients and neighbors, I figured I had to try it. SOOOOOOOOO YUMMY!!!!!!! My boyfriend and I ordered Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala. They were both delicious, but very very very very similar. The naan was amazing, and the mango lassi was delish. I am now addicted to Tiffin.
I love Tiffin. It has drawbacks - unless you're lucky you'll wait. And that's a problem if it's not nice weather, because there isn't anywhere to wait. Which is also a problem when you get to sit down if you get a table near the front where everyone still waiting is stuck standing. They really really really need to figure all of this out.
BUT...
The food is terrific - I've had three vegetarian entrees and every one was outstanding. As is the tilapia appetizer. the naan with nuts and dried fruit is to die for, the other bread isn't as impressive. It's not very spicy, though you can ask them to turn up the heat and they will.
And it's cheap, and the service is really nice (if not very professional).
Overall, Tiffin is simply a great neighborhood spot.
Small, seems out of place in a Mount Airy neighborhood. Street parking is plentiful. I have not had the pleasure of dining in but all my interactions with the staff have been amiable. I've ordered take-out countless times and the food has always been satisfactory. The dishes are cleary labelled, fresh, and in adequate quantities. The specials are always a delight, especially for those who've experienced Indian cuisine in other establishments. I do not recall any of the dishes standing out but for decent Indian cooking at an agreeable price, Tiffin is certainly worth trying.
Good food that's delivered! What more do you need?
I first had this at a friend's place. A week later I was home, hungry, and lazy so I went online and va-va-va-boom the food is in my belly...well not that fast but u get the point.
Dishes are especially spicy to me but then again I likes it spicccaeee.
Would recommend to others will make this my indian spot until I find something better and closer.
I am changing the rating to a 3 (from a 4)-
They are good for convenience but as for the taste I came to realize that the meat items aren't soo tasty. The sauce lacks actual flavor/salt. It's like eating with Ms. Dash..the spices have an accent on the dish but no actual flavor. Kinda disappointed toward the end of my meal(week..since I ordered enough food so i didn't have to cook that week) since I ordered a few dishes...I frequently had to add salt which I've never had to do with indian food. Prob won't be ordering from here for a whileeeeee.
I really wanted to like Tiffin. They need good indian food here. With no reservations waiting for a table is ridiculous-not only for those with no where t to wait but also for the tables near the entrance with people hoovering over them and like 10 people crowding the front. Tiffin owners-FYI!!!!! --put a bench outside!!! Even cold you need to have a place for people to wait besides over your front 3 tables! Or-take cell numbers and call customers when the table is ready so they can wait in the car!
With that said--good prices-nice service -food is alright-not spicy.
I have not been to the original location, but if I believed in karma I'd would have to assume that it was mostly good, but had done something wrong at some point in its life.
The now incarnation is just a little too small, a little too hot, a little too long of a wait for the table, menus and food. I felt a little like someone forgot to tell me I was participating in a nonviolent resistance sit-in.
But man, I did like the food. Spicy, creamy, and complex dishes that made me feel like donning a pith helmet, taking over the subcontinent to start a trading company.
They are a BYOB, and luckily we brought a screw top, I think that with the wait for everything else you might want to do the same. The deco is the colors of curry, tamarind, and turmeric. The staff is harried, but attentive. And I will be visiting as often as possible.
This place is crowded and you usually have to wait, but I take that as a good sign. If you go at a weird time or an off day, you'll get right in. They also deliver which is awesome... and even label the containers for you so you know which sauce goes on what.
I personally like my food a little bit spicier, but it's always fresh and they don't over do it by adding extra, unneeded ingredients.
The staff is friendly, but not overly so which is fine by me. They have wholewheat nan, and I feel healthier getting my delivery fix from here rather than the greasy Chinese place.
I've never been to India, but I imagine that it's hot, crowded and a bit noisy. This pretty much sums up the physical experience I had tonight at Tiffin - but I'm not sure if it will always be like this, as it just opened a few days ago and anyone dining there in the next few weeks will surely feel their growing pains.
While the space is colorful and cute, it's also super, super tiny - which explains why we had to wait on the sidewalk outside for about 40 minutes for a table. Once we were seated, we waited about another 10 minutes for menus - but man, were they prompt in refilling those water glasses! Luckily it's a BYO, so we cracked open the Riesling (note: bring a screw top bottle or your own opener. You could be waiting a while) and waited. And waited. And then waited a little bit more.
But when the food did come, it was very good, as I suspected it would be after reading all the glorious other Northern Liberties Tiffin reviews. The Navrattan Korma was deliciously creamy, the Chicken Tikka Masala was not too spicy and apparently the lamb was "tender and earthy" (I'm not a lamb eater, so this is a direct quote from one who is).
If they get some air condition in there and speed up the service, I can see this place being 5 stars all the way. So stay tuned..and maybe take advantage of the takeout option for now.
I think that the managers of TIffin have been reading the reviews because: the service was great tonight, there were table cloths on the tables and we didnt have to wait long/at all for a table. We ordered samosas for the appetizer, I have had better sold to me at an Indian grocery in University City. I would agree with another reviewer that the samosas are a bit dry. The main dishes were all great though even if I would have preferred a bit more heat.
All in all we will be back and it is great to have an Indian restaurant in our neck of the woods.
In regards to this place being wheelchair accesible I would say no because there is a step up to get in so you would need help in order to enter the building.
Food was delicious! Very flavorful and tasty, had the lamb bhuna and korma. Only one con - they don't have desserts! My bf and I were looking forward to rice pudding but were disappointed.
Will DEFINITELY return!
I've only been here once (and have gotten take-out from their other location) but the food is absolutely delicious, fresh, and appetizing.
My family and I went to Tiffin to celebrate my sister's birthday. We made a reservation so we got a table right away. The only problem was the kitchen was so busy cooking up take-out orders that the seated customers got an extra wait time.
My dad enjoyed his biryiani with vindaloo sauce on the side, samosas are on point, the breads were all very good. Channa Masala is my jam, and this place does it right-- the curry is not too hot, but very flavorful, chickpeas in a rich tomato sauce, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. My sister and my mom both liked their chicken dishes. We're a family of Indian food lovers, so we know a good dish from a bad one.
I can't say anything bad except for the take-out people waiting for their food standing next to our table. It's kinda bad-- it's noisy (not trying to hear their conversations while I eat my appetizers) and I have this thing where I get antsy if I'm seated and there are people just standing next to me. I'd recommend expanding the kitchen, or the whole restaurant, seeing as how popular it's becoming.
Thrilled to have an Indian restaurant open up in my neighborhood. As per the other reviews the service is a little slow and chaotic but seems improved based on other comments.
The location is small, almost quaint but a bit sterile and needs a little more flare to liven things up. They use cheap unfinished wooden tables and chairs that don't help matters. Throw down a table cloth or something, please.
The food was excellent, we sampled several appetizers, the korma and nan bread. The samosas were a little dry and average, but the cashew rolls, korma and other items were excellent.
Between the delivery service to Chestnut Hill and the retail location i will be doing lots of business with them. Yummy!
Tiffin is absolutely wonderful for takeout. It can be a long, long wait for a table even if you have a reservation, the place is tiny and it's been packed since the moment it opened. I have never tried to get delivery from the Mt. Airy Tiffin but the Girard Avenue one is very reliable. The food is great --I have to disagree with the reviews that said it wasn't hot enough, some of the dishes are incendiary. It probably depends on what you order. The portions are more than generous and the food is very fresh. We're so lucky to have this great restaurant in our neighborhood.
This is a neat place. The food is absolutely amazing. Like a number of other reviews said, the place itself is a little spartan. I don't mind that though because the staff was helpful and enjoyable and the food was great.
