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Tiffin etc. opens tomorrow: First look at Indian pizzas, kati rolls and parathas
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Tiffin etc. opens tomorrow: First look at Indian pizzas, kati rolls and parathas
Tiffin owner Munish Narula and executive chef Hari Nayak just walked Meal Ticket through the one-of-a-kind menu for Tiffin etc., opening tomorrow at 11 a.m. at 712 W. Girard Avenue, right next to Narula's flagship Tiffin location.
The focus at this 16-seater (215-925-0770), which'll do most of its business in takeaway and delivery, is a triumvirate of affordable Indian street food options � parathas (stuffed breads); kati rolls, wrap sandwiches lined with a thin layer of egg (think of them as Desi burritos); and Indian pizzas. Check out the full menu after the jump.
The parathas feature fillings like grated cauliflower, paneer, and tandoori-grilled meats, and are served with boondi raita, a yogurt-based sauce thickened with spheres of fried gram flour. Kati rolls are stuffed with goodies like spiced potatoes and minced lamb, along with pickled onions, mint and chutney. Six choices apiece here.
OK, we know y'all want to know about the pizzas. The thin-crust pizza selection (personal and large sizes) features choices like the boti kebab (grilled lamb, tomato/onion sauce, fresh mozz), the tandoori subzi (grilled veggies, roasted garlic, fresh mozz and a cilantro/mint "pesto" that subs almonds for traditional pine nuts) and the murg makhani (butter chicken, tomato sauce, red chili flakes, fresh mozz). Narula, who says pizza has been growing in popularity wildly in India in the past few years, worked with Nayak to redevelop some of their signature Tiffin sauces to suit the pies. Dough, sauces and toppings are all made/prepared in-house.
Also available: A small selection of Indian street-vendor beverages that goes beyond just lassis � the Masala Pepsi (cola mixed with cumin, thyme, black pepper, lemon and salt) and the Thandai (almond, cardamom, fennel, rose) are but two unconventional choices.
Eventually, Narula adds, customers at the next-door Tiffin Store will be able to order off both the traditional and etc. menus during an eat-in meal.
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Alright I need some butter chicken pizza stat. DAMN that looks good.
OMG paneer on pizza?!!!! Those are some good looking photos, nice job.
Glad to see they've been able to expand a little bit. And jeez, those are some wonderfully reasonable prices.
This is unique!! cant wait to try it! very creative and interesting menu!
They have average indian food at best.As a true Foodie from the sub continent I was not very impressed with their food.They have HORRIBLE customer service...had to wait almost an hour for my food, told they forgot to put in my order then they shorted me on my to go order!!! when I Called and E mailed them for an explanation got no follow up from the owner himself....so much for what they learned in Business school...HORRIBLE in resteraunt service....Looks like the owners learnt nothing about how to win customers at Wharton!!!Lost at least 10 customers through me till now with many more to follow.
[...] oven), sigri (charbroiler) and tawa (cast-iron griddle) to achieve these results. And just like Tiffin etc., expect some non-traditional twists on dishes spanning all regions of [...]
It takes them 2 hours to deliver food and when it comes late and cold they are unsympathetic. They are very rude and have very poor customer service. They do not understand how to treat people. Do not order they are awful and don't deserve your business.— lee w.
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