The institution that Tiffin has become is no fluke. Visionary Munish Narula created an eatery that perfected the flavor and art of Indian food, while paying attention to the details of running a successful franchise (Tiffin is opening another location in Elkins Park, along with the Tiffin To Go which can be found on Temple University’s campus). The latest addition is Tiffin, Etc., which opened up right next door to the original on Girard Avenue touting ‘Indian Street Food’ as well as a never-before-seen Indian Pizza.
‘People might not be ready for the savory drinks here, or the flavors, but we’re gonna give it to them.’, says consulting chef Hari Nayak. Those flavors of what he speaks can be found in the numerous shakes available, most of which are salty and refreshing. First was the Masala Lassi, which is hard to describe. Imagine the base of Raita with chili’s added and crushed ice, and you’re getting close. My personal favorite was the Thandai, a pinkish hued almond flavored drink with fennel and rose.
The pizza is what everyone has waited for, and surely doesn’t disappoint. I tried the Keema Mattar version, which consists of minced lamb, English peas, cilantro mint pesto, and Ricotta cheese. The crust is absurdly thin and hefty enough to hold the toppings above, yet still supremely tender and flavorful. The lamb is so juicy without being greasy, and the toothsome peas add the needed texture to the pie. The Ricotta is lightly kissed atop the meat in an organized mess, and the whole pizza itself is quite the looker. Oh yeah, the pie is only $5. Deal with that.
Tiffin, Etc., 712 W. Girard Ave. (215) 925-0771
Thanks for doing the exploratory work and rhapsodizing so eloquently about the Indian Pizza and the unique savory drinks. I am there!
TERRIBLE service! We anticipated the new Elkins Park location opening since October (when they were originally supposed to open). When we called in to order, the guy who took our order tried to charge us 20 EXTRA DOLLARS! We asked for the total and he gave us this bogus total off the top of his head of 50 something dollars! They don’t even except plastic! Who has about 60 dollars lying around for delivery??? We told him we’d call back in a second to calculate the total (which we did). Once we called back, he rudely told us it was now CLOSED. TWO MINUTES LATER?? What an ASSHOLE. If the Elkins Park location doesn’t straighten up soon, they will be out of business SOON.
I will post this and make as many people aware as possible