A tiffin takes me back to my childhood where my grandmother would pack these stainless steel boxes with goodies for my grandfather. It would not be just any lunch but, a feast for the eyes, each tiny compartment featuring a different dish that would still be warm, thanks to the metal casing...and that memory followed me into The Indian Tiffin Room, the brainchild of two southern Indian students, Suresh Raje Urs and Srini Sundaram in Manchester where I was curious to see exactly what was on offer.
The drinks, taken at the bar, were wonderful. I chose a smoky concoction that made me wonder how the idea came about to create something so utterly different. Jürgen chose the 'Calcutta Green' which was just the right side of boozy with Hendricks Gin and cool enough thanks to the mint and cucumber.
Fast forward to starters of dosa and two amazing curries as mains. The food was just perfect with delicate spicing and just the right amount of heat...add to this the wonderful installations above us, including deconstructed tiffin tins and cycle parts, this location is creative without trying too hard, festive without being tacky. The menu will also not disappoint die-hard vegetarians or vegans. There is enough to choose from and you are going to feel as though you have been all over India by the time you finish...from puris to kebabs...from bajji to idly...you will be spoilt for choice.
We left very satisfied and next time we are in Manchester, we will definitely be back for another round!
The drinks, taken at the bar, were wonderful. I chose a smoky concoction that made me wonder how the idea came about to create something so utterly different. Jürgen chose the 'Calcutta Green' which was just the right side of boozy with Hendricks Gin and cool enough thanks to the mint and cucumber.
Fast forward to starters of dosa and two amazing curries as mains. The food was just perfect with delicate spicing and just the right amount of heat...add to this the wonderful installations above us, including deconstructed tiffin tins and cycle parts, this location is creative without trying too hard, festive without being tacky. The menu will also not disappoint die-hard vegetarians or vegans. There is enough to choose from and you are going to feel as though you have been all over India by the time you finish...from puris to kebabs...from bajji to idly...you will be spoilt for choice.
We left very satisfied and next time we are in Manchester, we will definitely be back for another round!
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