Tiffin Wallah

4.2 (18)

$30 and under

Indian

127 E 28th Street, New York, NY 10016

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Tiffin is actually an old English word for a light meal, and eventually became the name for a multi-compartment metal lunch box. Tiffin Wallah, in India translates as "one who carries the box" Tiffin Wallahs originated over a century ago to bring tasty Indian food to work place and have evolved into an amazing lunch delivery system in India. We are bringing the concept to NYC. Delicious vegetarian South Indian dishes delivered fresh to your table. Currently delivering in Murray Hill area. PLEASE NOTE, NO LUNCH BUFFET RESERVATION. IF SO ALA CART ONLY.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.tiffindelivery.us/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Moorthi Yellappa
Catering
We have the best price in town - for $12 per person we give 2 curries of your choice, basmati rice, whole wheat bread, salad, desert, and appetizer. Delivery only no other service.

Location
127 E 28th Street, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood
Kips Bay
Cross street
28 Bet Lex & Park
Parking details
Public lot right next door to the restaurant. Free parking on the street after 7 pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday and Sunday.
Public transit
Subway # 6 station is on the corner of 28th and park very close by. So are bus stops on Madison, Lex, 3rd ave, 2nd ave.
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Assorted$10.00
batata vada, samosa, pakora & bajjia
Papadum$3.00
lentil wafers w/sweet spicy sauce
- W/ Masala$4.00
Masala Spiced Cashew Nuts$6.00
Behl Puri$6.00
puffed rice,crispy noodles,tomato, onion w/ tamarind & cilantro
Idli$6.00
steamed rice & lentil flour cakes
- In Rasam Or Sambar Bowl (Spicy)$7.00
Idli Vada$6.00
combo of one idli & one vada
- In Rasam Or Sambar Bowl (Spicy)$7.00
Medu Vada$6.00
lentil flour donuts
- In Rasam Or Sambar Bowl (Spicy)$7.00
Dahi Vada*$7.00
vada in yogurt sauce
Batata Vada$6.00
potato fritters in a sweet and spicy sauce
Pakora$6.00
minced mixed vegetable & chickpea flour fritters
Bajjia$6.00
assorted vegetables in chickpea batter
Bonda$6.00
potato fritters
Alu Chaat*$6.00
potato in a yogurt tamarind & cilantro sweet spicy sauce
Chana Chaat*$6.00
chickpeas in a yogurt tamarind & cilantro sweet spicy sauce
Samosa$6.00
potato & green pea turnovers
Samosa Chaat*$7.50
samosas in a yogurt tamarind & cilantro sweet spicy sauce
Papri Chaat*$7.50
crispies topped with tamarind, sweet yogurt & date chutney

Punjabi Curries

served with basmati rice garnished with green pease

Alu Palak*$11.00
potato & creamed spinach
Alu Matar$11.00
potato, green pea & mildly spiced tomato sauce
Alu Gobi$11.00
potato, cauliflower & mildly spiced tomato sauce
Alu Chana$11.00
potato, chickpea & mildly spiced tomato sauce
Alu Baigan$11.00
potato, eggplant, tomato & onion
Baigan Bartha$11.00
eggplant, tomato & onion
Chana Saag*$11.00
spinach, chickpea & cream sauce
Chana Masala$11.00
chickpea, onion & masala spices
Gobi Masala$11.00
cauliflower & masala spices
Bhindi Masala$11.00
okra, tomato, onion & masala spices
Malai Kofta*$12.00
two vegetarian 'meatballs' in a spicy tomato cream sauce
Navratan Korma*$12.00
mixed vegetables, nuts & cream sauce
Kadhai Paneer Masala*$12.00
paneer, tomato, bell pepper & masala spices
Matar Paneer*$12.00
green peas, cheese & tomato cream sauce
Palak Paneer*$12.00
creamed spinach & cheese
Chole Batura$12.00
large puffed bread with spicy chickpeas

Gujarati Curries

served with basmati rice garnished with almond and cilantro

Undhiyu*$11.00
potato, eggplant, yam, pegeon peas & butter sauce
Kala Chana*$11.00
black chickpea, onion & tomato, coconut milk
Whole Mung or Yellow Dal$11.00
mung or yellow green dal, tomato & spice
Sukhi Bhaji$11.00
potato, hot pepper, onion
Kadi-Pakora*$11.00
creamy mildly spiced yogurt sauce
- With Pakodas$12.00
Dal Palak$11.00
Southern style lentil and spinach curry served w/ Basmati rice

Dosa

large crispy crepes served with coconut chutney & sambar (Spicy)

Sada$8.00
crispy rice & lentil flour crepe - spice free
Masala$10.00
sada dosa with a mildly spiced potato filling
Ghee Masala*$11.00
sada dosa filled with masala & butter
Paper$10.00
extra thin & crispy
Paper Masala$11.00
paper dosa with a mildly spiced potato filling
Onion Dosa$11.00
crispy rice & lentil flour crepe with onion
Gun Powder Masala Dosa$11.00
crispy rice & lentil flour crepe with gun powder
Paneer Masala Dosa*$12.00
sada dosa filled with masala & cheese
Spinach Masala Dosa*$12.00
sada dosa filled with spinach masala & cheese
Mysore Sada$10.00
hot mysore spices added to the crispy rice & lentil flour crepe
Mysore Masala$11.00
mysore sada dosa with masala filling
Rava$10.00
semolina & rice flour crepe flecked w/cilantro
Rava Masala$11.00
rava dosa filled with mildly spiced potatoes
Onion Rava$11.00
semolina & rice flour crepe flecked w/cilantro & onions
Onion Rava Masala$12.00
rava dosa filled with masala & onion
Mysore Rava Masala$12.00
rava dosa filled with masala & mysore spices
Paneer Rava Masala*$12.00
rava dosa filled with masala & cheese
Rava Masala w/Chili & GunPowder$12.00
rava dosa filled with masala & hot green & gunpowder chillies
Coconut Rava Masala$11.00
rava dosa filled with coconut & masala & chillies

Uttapam

savory rice & lentil flour pancakes sprinkled with cilantro and various toppings served with coconut chutney & sambar (Spicy)

Plain$8.50
Coconut$10.00
Paneer*$11.00
Mushroom$10.00
Pea & Onion$10.00
Onion & Hot Pepper$10.00
Mixed Vegetable$10.00
onion, tomato, pea & carrot
Chili, Tomato & Garlic$11.00

Thali

items are served together on a traditional thali set

Tiffin Wallah$17.00
papadum, palak paneer*, chana masala, rasam (spicy), raita*, chapati, basmati rice & kheer*
Gujarathi$17.00
batata vada, kachori, undhiyu (spicy), kadi, basmati rice pulav, poori, date chutney & rasmalai*
South India$17.00
idli, medu vada, masala dosa, uttapam, sambar (spicy), coconut chutney & badam halwa*
Sapadu$17.00
papadum, aviyal, poriyal, kootu, korumbu (spicy), rasam (spicy), sambar (spicy), yogurt*, poori, white rice & dessert

Rice

served with raita*

Pulav$10.00
basmati with mixed vegetables
Kashmiri Pulav*$11.00
basmati with fruits, nuts, saffron, rose & cream sauce
Biryani$11.00
basmati rice with vegetables & spices

Bread

Chapati$6.00
whole wheat flat breads
Pulka$6.00
fat-free flat breads
Paratha$6.00
layered whole wheat bread
Stuffed Paratha$6.50
choose onion, paneer*, pea or potato stuffing
Poori
- Fried Puffy Bread$6.00
- Poori & Masala$7.50

Accompaniments

Ghee*$1.00
Mango, Coconut or Date Chutney$2.00
Fresh Homemade Yogurt*$2.00
Raita*$3.00
cool yogurt with cucumber, onion & mint
Sambar$4.00
tangy lentil broth
Achar$2.00
spicy Indian pickles
Dosa Podi$2.00
ground chili in oil
Rice$3.00
plain steamed basmati

Desserts

Kheer*$5.00
rice pudding
Gulab Jamun*$5.00
milkballs soaked in sweet syrup
Rasmalai*$5.00
sweet cheese in saffron cardamon cream
Ice Cream*$5.00
mango or vanilla
Kulfi*$5.00
dense cardamom scented ice cream
Gajar Halwa*$5.00
shredded carrots & cheese in sweet syrup
Badam Halwa*$5.00
sweet almond paste with ghee & saffron
Halwa a la Mode*$7.00
warm badam halwa topped with ice cream

Weekend Specials

Appetizers

served with coconut chutney & sambar (spicy)

Rava Idli$6.50
steamed spiced semolina cakes
- In Rasam Or Sambar (Spicy) Bowl$7.50
Kanjeepuram Idli$6.50
steamed spiced rice cakes w/ginger, cumin & ghee
- In Rasam Or Sambar (Spicy) Bowl$7.50
Dal Vada$5.50
fried ground lentil patties w/onion & green chili
Gobi Manchurian$12.00
batter fried cauliflower florets with an Asian inspired tomato glaze & cooked until dry

Dosas

served with coconut chutney & sambar (Spicy)

Topi Dosa$10.00
kids' special spice-free dosa in the shape of a cone
Set Dosa$10.00
steamed rice & lentil flour crepe, soft & fluffy
Set Masala Dosa$11.00
set dosa & masala spiced potatoes
Pesarattu with Upma$11.00
green moong dal dosa w/onion, chili & spices
Pondicherry Masala Dosa$12.00
South Indian specialty - masala dosa with dosa podi, red onion, tomato & chili
Chili & Cheese Dosa*$12.00
our version of a quesadilla, crisp dosa spread with cheese & a dash of chili
Spring Dosa$12.00
our version of a spring roll dosa wrapped around sauteed cabbage, carrot & bell pepper
Jaipur Masala Dosa*$12.00
crisp dosa w/spicy cheese, onion, tomato, chili & pea filling

Uttapam

served with coconut chutney & sambar (Spicy)

Adai*$12.00
mixed lentil tawa w/onion, chili, aviyal, & jagri
Chili & Cheese Uttapam*$12.00
our pizza! - uttapam w/lots of cheese & a dash of chili

Rice, Grains & Noodles

Pongal (Spicy) / Vada$11.00
rice & lentils with a dash of ginger & chili
Upma$9.00
Indian polenta - cooked semolina with onion, chili, ginger & spices
Vermicelli Upma$10.00
vermicelli noodles with onion, tomato, potato, cashews, peanuts, chili and seasoned with Indian spices
Bisibelabath$10.00
rice, lentils, peanuts, mixed vegetables & South Indian spices served with papadam
Aviyal*$11.00
served with basmati rice. coconut curry with mixed vegetables & cream
Tomato Rice*$9.00
tomato flavored served with raita & papadam
Yogurt Rice*$9.00
spiced rice & yogurt served with pickle
Lemon Rice$9.00
lemon flavored rice served with raita & papadam
Tamarind Rice*$9.00
tamarind & spice rice dish served with raita & papadam
Coconut Rice*$9.00
rice flavored with coconut and served with raita & papadam
Curried Fried Rice$10.00
Our version of Chinese fried rice with onion, carrot, cabbage, bell pepper, soy sauce & spice

Beverages

Soda$2.00
coke, diet coke, 7-up, ginger ale - 12 oz cans
Mineral & Sparkling Water$2.00
Coffee or Tea$2.00
Masala Chai*$2.25
Indian chai spiced tea with milk
Tiffin Coffee*$2.25
Indian coffee with hot frothy milk
Mango Juice$4.50
Lassi*$4.50
yogurt shake choice of mango, sweet or salty
Chaas*$4.50
yogurt shake with salt and spices
Mango Milkshake*$4.50
mango & milk

Beers

Taj Mahal
- 650 Ml.$8.00
1947
- 12 FL Oz.$5.00
King Fisher
- 12 Fl. Oz. (355 ml.)$5.00
- 650 Ml.$8.00
Flying Horse
Royal Lager Beer
- 650 Ml.$8.00
2009 White by W. California White Wine
- 750 Ml.$32.00
- By Glass$8.00
2009 Red by W. California Red Wine
- 750 Ml.$32.00
- By Glass$8.00

Main

Luncheon Buffet
Monday through Friday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Various curries, rices, breads, salads & desserts prepared fresh daily
- per person$8.95
Luncheon Buffet Delivery
Lunch delivery includes 2 curries, 1 rice, 2 breads, salad & dessert. Add $1 for each additional item, (raita, pickle, onion, relish, coconut, coriander or tamarind chutney, sambar)
- per person$8.95

Reviews

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4.2

(18)

4.4Food
4.0Service
3.5Ambience
3.8Value

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18 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great choice, good prices. Staff are very helpful and the food tastes delicious
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Akshay
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is one of the best South Indian restaurants in Manhattan, better than the more famous Sarvana Bhavan. Great taste, quick efficient service and a nice family ambience. Took me right back to the Udipi restaurants of Mumbai. Highly recommended for vegetarians and anyone looking for some spicy Indian fare.
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ChitB
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 25, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A little overy priced but over-all the quality of food is good. We'd Spring roll Dosa which I'd recommend to everyone and Biselibath which was tasty but had very large pieces of vegetables and Drum-sticks which we didn't really like.
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SoniaS
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 4, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The south indian dishes were authentic and delicious. Our favorite was the coconut dosa which was surprisingly amazing and definitely worth trying. They also have Jain options which is pretty great :)
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HugoF
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on August 2, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was fantastic, the service was great although our waiter was a bit awkward about things-- such as standing over us for 15 seconds after he placed down our appetizer as if waiting for us to eat as he watched over. It's good food and a good value.
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Tamar
Greater Boston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 16, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Lunch buffet is great and good value. Dinner not recommended
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tubie51
New York City21 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a favorite spot for a friend and me. The food as always was wonderful. We always have the paper masala, a rice dish and appetizer. This time we had the chickpea appetizer and it will probably become a part of the standard order. We have followed Chennai Gardens to Chennai gardens by Tiffin Wallah and lived through its different incarnations/modifications in the new spot. Right now, it is quite nice. The waitstaff could be friendlier though - they are a bit stolid.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Las Vegas16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great South Indian food , fresh and just the right level of spices .... Go there
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Miami2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
So this place is actually vegetarian- which is fine - we just didn't realize that when we booked it. It's pretty small and I wouldn't suggest a large group (actually there was a highly annoying group of six next to us that kept making sounds with their wineglasses as if everyone was as enthralled by the sound as they were). The service was good and fast and what a great value for the price.
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travelconstantly Gold
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 22, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Selected this restaurant looking for South Indian vegetarian food and it didn't disappoint. Lots of folks eating even on a Monday night, so clearly discovered, and most eating masala dosa. We ate a selection of items - tasty, nice variety and flavorful. The restaurant is low key and the prices reasonable. Will definitely go back.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.tiffindelivery.us/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Moorthi Yellappa
Catering
We have the best price in town - for $12 per person we give 2 curries of your choice, basmati rice, whole wheat bread, salad, desert, and appetizer. Delivery only no other service.

Location
127 E 28th Street, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood
Kips Bay
Cross street
28 Bet Lex & Park
Parking details
Public lot right next door to the restaurant. Free parking on the street after 7 pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday and Sunday.
Public transit
Subway # 6 station is on the corner of 28th and park very close by. So are bus stops on Madison, Lex, 3rd ave, 2nd ave.
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Soups

Rasam$4.00

Tomato Soup$4.00

Mulligatawny Soup$5.00

Garden Soup$5.00

Salads

Garden Salad$4.00

Katchumber$4.00

Appetizers

Assorted$10.00

Papadum$3.00

Masala Spiced Cashew Nuts$6.00

Behl Puri$6.00

Idli$6.00

Idli Vada$6.00

Medu Vada$6.00

Dahi Vada*$7.00

Batata Vada$6.00

Pakora$6.00

Bajjia$6.00

Bonda$6.00

Alu Chaat*$6.00

Chana Chaat*$6.00

Samosa$6.00

Samosa Chaat*$7.50

Papri Chaat*$7.50

Punjabi Curries

Alu Palak*$11.00

Alu Matar$11.00

Alu Gobi$11.00

Alu Chana$11.00

Alu Baigan$11.00

Baigan Bartha$11.00

Chana Saag*$11.00

Chana Masala$11.00

Gobi Masala$11.00

Bhindi Masala$11.00

Malai Kofta*$12.00

Navratan Korma*$12.00

Kadhai Paneer Masala*$12.00

Matar Paneer*$12.00

Palak Paneer*$12.00

Chole Batura$12.00

Gujarati Curries

Undhiyu*$11.00

Kala Chana*$11.00

Whole Mung or Yellow Dal$11.00

Sukhi Bhaji$11.00

Kadi-Pakora*$11.00

Dal Palak$11.00

Dosa

Sada$8.00

Masala$10.00

Ghee Masala*$11.00

Paper$10.00

Paper Masala$11.00

Onion Dosa$11.00

Gun Powder Masala Dosa$11.00

Paneer Masala Dosa*$12.00

Spinach Masala Dosa*$12.00

Mysore Sada$10.00

Mysore Masala$11.00

Rava$10.00

Rava Masala$11.00

Onion Rava$11.00

Onion Rava Masala$12.00

Mysore Rava Masala$12.00

Paneer Rava Masala*$12.00

Rava Masala w/Chili & GunPowder$12.00

Coconut Rava Masala$11.00

Uttapam

Plain$8.50

Coconut$10.00

Paneer*$11.00

Mushroom$10.00