Indian Tiffin Room First Street in Manchester

I have not received the order. Worst service, took payment but didn't deliver the food

I have dined here a few times now and I feel the service I received from VAIBHAV was excellent. Breakfast item s - idly and diss are very authentic to traditional tastes . Other curry items can be improved/ made more authentic Overall , It has been an excellent experience so far . Thank you vaibavnath for looking after us on multiple occasions

Wow, just been here for the first time tonight while in Manchester on business. Everything about this place is absolutely fantastic. The food, the staff, venue, the ambience - I just wish I lived closer because I'd be here every week! I've never been to a tiffin restaurant, so I asked the waiter for his advice. He recommended the chilli chicken starter, it was beautiful - not too spicy and a huge portion for a starter - 10 pieces of chicken! Then he recommended Madurai Masala Dosa. I was going to order a rice dish as well, but he advised against it and suggested what I had ordered would be enough. I'm pleased he did, cos' when it arrived it was huge! I'd never tried tiffin before and it was like a big, thin, crispy pancake made from rice & lentils and a potato masala filling. I didn't know whether to eat it with a knife and fork or my fingers, again the waiter was straight there to help me out and he said traditionally you use your fingers, so that's exactly what I did! It was beautiful and really nice to eat it the traditional way. Finished off with a homemade pistachio Kulfi dessert which was so creamy. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Manchester!

Wow, just been here for the first time tonight while in Manchester on business! Everything about this place is absolutely fantastic. The food, the staff, venue, the ambience - I just wish I lived closer because I'd be here every week! I've never been to a tiffin restaurant, so I asked the waiter for his advice. He recommended the chilli chicken starter, it was beautiful - not too spicy and a huge portion for a starter - 10 pieces of chicken! Then he recommended Madurai Masala Dosa. I was going to order a rice dish as well, but he advised against it and suggested what I had ordered would be enough. I'm pleased he did, cos' when it arrived it was huge! I'd never tried tiffin before and it was like a big, thin, crispy pancake made from rice & lentils and a potato masala filling. I didn't know whether to eat it with a knife and fork or my fingers, again the waiter was straight there to help me out and he said traditionally you use your fingers, so that's exactly what I did! It was beautiful and really nice to eat it the traditional way. Finished off with a homemade pistachio Kulfi dessert which was so creamy. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Manchester!

I ordered a lamb biryani takeaway. Full of rice and 5 small pieces of lamb. Expensive than its competitors but quantity of lamb is very less. It is my second time ordering from here. 1st time was actually quite good. Waste of money this time. Not going to try it next time. The competitors are very well consistent in their service.

Very good atmosphere… Good food

Not worthy for money.very expensive. Good service. Good staff.

1000/10. Food was absolutely delicious and super authentic. The service was incredible, we had people with allergies and they couldn't have been more helpful and attentive. They have a separate vegan menu and amazing vegetarian options. Can't wait to back.

I visited during Manchester Animation Festival and I'm so glad I did!!! I got one of the lunch time specials, vegetable Thali I think it was called? It was a selection of a few veggie dishes, that I think changes daily, and it was utterly delicious! I got a paneer dish, which was nice and sweet, Bombay potatoes and cauliflower, which was my favourite, and also a super warming dahl! It also came with perfectly cooked fluffy rice, some crisps, and bread. The portion of everything was just right, and I washed it down with a delicious sweet lime soda! The staff were very lovely and super attentive, constantly keeping my glass of water topped up. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're in the area!

Real authentic Indian food, superb! The service from Emma was great, highly recommended!

Loved the food, service and atmosphere ❤️

It’s not worthy place for South Indians.The food was not as good as I was expecting and the quantity was very less according to the price and don’t even have a enough quantity-to taste,even they didn't even ask for the tip and added into my bill at last. Overall worst experience.

Food was lovely. Very welcoming team at this restaurant.

Vinimos aquí sin esperar mucho después de estar en otra cadena de comida callejera india y no disfrutar. Fuimos como alguien en nuestro grupo lo eligió. no podría haber estado más equivocado, la comida era fabulosa apuesta india que he tenido en mucho tiempo! mesa de 10 y todos estaban muy contentos con su comida. no puedo esperar a volver. cócteles preciosos también, un poco en el lado más caro por lo que, sin duda se beneficiaría de una hora feliz.

Friendly and attentive staff - they checked if we had any dietary requirements - quick service, delicious food and reasonable prices. Great meal and experience overall.

Great food, truly great service and atmosphere, specially Vaibhav was on point with his recommendations for our food order. We enjoyed a lot, thank you so much.

Went here for a company dinner and the food was very decent. They had some great veg options which we very much enjoyed. The only thing that had me scratching my head later on was the sneaky discretionary service charge (10%) on top of the bill. As the name suggests, I should have been asked for adding this on before adding it to the bill and I was not! Since, I was in a hurry to go elsewhere, I did not check the bill before paying it with card. It was only later when I was submitting receipts that I noticed it and if I would have paid that out of my own pocket I would have been absolutely livid. The funny part is, the service was very decent ( a bit slow in getting our mains and hence the rush in the end) and I would have paid the optional service charge had I been asked before adding to the bill. Anyways beware of this, don't know if it was intentional or not but I did not care for it one bit.

Strange Indian Restaurant, Indian Hindu Staff, Celebrating Halloween all over and not even a Single Diya for Deepawali, aren't u proud of your own identity, culture and origins plus the Restaurant name Itself starts from INDIAN and don't know the reason why are afraid to celebrate biggest Indian Festival Diwali. If you yourself don't care for your own festivals no one else will.

Fantastic food, really good cocktails, relatively easy walking distance from city centre.

The restaurant was almost empty on a Sunday afternoon when we got there but it took staff about 30 minutes before drinks ordered were served & a bit longer for the food. However, once the staff started serving us, the service improved & which is why we paid the optional 10% service charge. This was our second visit & the food was as good as the first time & as expected. If the restaurant could sort their service out, this would be a great Indian street food restaurant.

Great food and service Good selection of food for everyone

Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Simply delicious and the service was excellent.

Second visit and just as good as the last time. Very friendly staff that are accommodating. The food is excellent and arrives quickly.

Fantástico restaurante. Gran ambiente, personal amable, comida auténtica. Disfrutamos de cada plato que pedimos; Samosa Channa Chaat, Paani Puri, ITR Mysore Masala Dosa, pollo mantequilla y sin duda el Masala Chai para beber! Aunque esta es una cadena no tenía esa sensación. Muy recomendable.

Love food. The people that worked there were all very friendly and accommodating.

Last minute Saturday night dinner and I've got to say that this place was great. Even with no booking, they managed to fit us in. Food was a real highlight. Some of the best Indian food I've had. The menu was well explained by the staff, and the service was excellent. Will definitely visit again.

This place is a must visit if you are looking for a proper Indian restaurant with decent portion sizes and insanely amazing taste. Brown person approved. The menu is full of great choices but I particularly will recommend the South-Indian dishes and special shout out to the chef who made this absolute gem of a dish ‘Madurai Masala Dosa’ *chefs’ kiss*!!!!!🤌🏼 You will rarely find authentic dosas in all of UK and this place certainly took me back to the Mumbai & Bangalore eateries that I’ve enjoyed so fondly since childhood. Special mention: Sambhar and all chutneys are the cherry on top with the Madurai masala podi dosa. For all my South Indian food fans they do gunpowder with oil.Thank me later.🫶🏼

Good tasty food, loved the flavours. Big venue - plenty of seating, not dog friendly despite what many Manchester reviews state, shame as we would go again if it was. It would be great if there were more veggie options, the paneer dish was fairly small - great flavour though. The peshwari naan was lovely, as well as the butter chicken.

Restaurante innovador y auténtico con comida india ingeniosamente deliciosa y diversa. Gran ambiente, servicio al cliente, variedad de opciones y chefs.

What a great place. The atmosphere is brilliant and the food is outstanding. Table service was second to none. I've tried most Asian restaurants in Manchester and this one comes out on top.

Food was nice but very expensive I felt. Service was odd, starters came very quick but the mains took a long time.

Necesitábamos comer rápido porque íbamos a un concierto. El personal muy servicial recomendó un entrante compartido y el pollo y cordero acompañado de dalusa y arroz. Todo esto se sirvió muy rápido y estaba delicioso! Gracias al personal muy servicial y amable.

South Indian Tiffin dishes are the cornerstone of their menu! The Chilli Cheese Dosa & the ITR Mysore Masala Dosa were absolutely delicious & authentic. Highly recommended if you’re craving for some delectable Indian appetisers or street food in Manchester!

Food was good Service was excellent Nice vibes Q Park one min away Brilliant place and highly recommended

Really lovely place for food, the drinks are great too 😀

Great place for a casual night out and authentic dishes. Our party included a wheelchair user, meat eaters & vegan diners and we all enjoyed our visit and meals. Access was good and they have an accessible toilet. I would advise booking as it gets busy but this adds to the atmosphere.

Great dinner!! Highly recommended!! We had a very good dinner. Everything super rich. Highly recommended!!

This is my fave restaurant in Manchester as I love small plates and fast service- this place has both. I like the understated, yet funky decor, the booths that seat 6 comfortably and the ability to see the chefs hard at work. I love tasty food that has an appealing look on the plate and this hits that mark. The Indo Chinese options are always delicious too with incredible flavour. Today I ate - gobi Manchurian - wok fried cauliflower - Schezwan Momo's - tasty veg filled, like ravioli - Samosa Channa Chat - deconstructed samosa, you have to order this!’ - Chicken Lollypop - a firm favourite, been ordering this dish every time I go since this restaurant opened - Chilli Chicken - info Chinese chicken pieces, goes great with naan - Mustard chicken Tikka Kebab - simply delicious After all this I passed on the mains But I highly recommend Tanjore Chicken, Dhaba style chicken and Lamb Chukka. I do like all the Naan types too!!

Not great Why service charge Discretionary

Absolutely loved the ambiance and the food. The lassi is the best I've tried so far in the UK. Although I wouldn't go for the Pani puri, which was a turn down for my friends. But the dosas and filter coffee were great. Would definitely visit again.

Really nice food and drinks.Amazing staff especially Vaibhav.

Food was pretty good but not 5 stars. In the plus side the seats in booths were really nice and atmosphere was lovely . Service was not bad - could have been more attentive . £135 for family of 4 including 2 glasses of wine and soft drinks for kids .

I don’t know why I’ve not reviewed this restaurant before now because I’ve eaten here a few times before and always had a wonderful meal. The last time I was there was on a Monday evening and the restaurant was very busy and had a great atmosphere, I considered myself lucky to get a table. I had a new item on the menu to start, a deep fried chili dish, it wasn’t overly spicy but was thoroughly delicious, I followed up by having a lamb curry which was also delicious and tender.As usual the staff were efficient, friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Can’t wait to go back.

Great Indian restaurant slightly away from the centre. Good food and one of the best lassis I have ever had.

Best Indian restaurant by far!!! Loved the food! Staff was also very friendly and responsive!

We experienced the taste and spice of Indian cuisine right into our veins. The Indian dessert culture I tried for the first time was a disappointment for me. The environment and staff were very caring and polite.

Most recent (Aug 19, 2024), they never failed with their food and service. Still the best in UK. I ordered pao bhaji, gobhi manchurian & gulab jamun. Loved it. The only thing I didn't like is the portion of pao bhaji😒, 😋 An year ago - Awesome place. I would say one of the best in UK. Server was quick n polite and food taste is fab from North Indian taste aspect. Highly recommended.

The food was not as good as I was expecting and the quantity was very less according to the price, even they didn't even ask for the tip and added into my bill at last. The service was very slow. Overall worst experience.

The food is simply the best in England for Indian. We went for the first time and was impressed with how the food was. I have been to other ITR in Leeds, but the service has not always been good. Each dish was a fushion of the north and the south, yet the flavours were authentic. Felt like home cooked meal after a long time. I greatly recommend the Rjasthani Pam curry, I am not even exaggerating. The lamb melts in your mouth!! The waiting staff were kind and great training by the lead. The manager showed no partiality from what I could observe and was very considerate. They got a funny menu for cocktails that I truly recommend. The rotis were soft and buttery. Truly truly recommend!!!

Delicious Dosa and other south Indian food.

It was our first visit and to my surprise the food was way too delicious and Mithon & Vinayak they took care of us in a Very special way and made us feel greeted & special. Good luck guys keep up the taste ……

Great place for Indian street food. Service was exceptional and the food was delicious especially the butter chicken 👌

Really enjoyed it here. Good atmosphere. Staff are friendly and the food wasnt roo heavy. Would.reccomend if.yoy.havent been here before

Ambience was nice. Food was just ok. We ordered dosas and vada which were quite disappointing. Staff were friendly and efficient.

Top notch restaurant for Indian cuisine.

Lovely service with a smile… delicious food (not just the big standard “British curry”) and decent portions… we (two people) ended up taking enough home for a whole extra meal!

Very good ambiance good good with friendly staff must try restaurant in city center for Indian food service is good food quality is fresh

Got a takeaway didn't eat in place seemed lively

Horrible food and terrible service

Always great food at the Tiffin room!

I thoroughly enjoyed their innovative concept of hanging tiffin boxes. The food was satisfactory, with the fish fry and dosas being particularly delectable. However, I would not recommend the chai here, as it is served in mugs instead of the traditional glass cups.

Great food and venue and well priced. Highly recommended.

Truly delicious food, served by friendly folk.

We came in late very hungry. The service was nice and considerate (we had allergies in our party) and the food came very fast. The food was great. Very spicy and very yummy!

Overall, I had a great experience. Took one of my colleagues and he enjoyed the authentic Indian food.

A very nice cozy place , comfortable food . A lot to relate and it definitely is 100% for Indian food lovers. Friendly and kind staff. Ambience and background music perfect for chilling. Tip : Keep ordering , it's never enough..

Not worth the value as compared to the food and quantity and everything associated. #best place to ruin mood. Thanks.

Best place to ruin your mood not vakue for money

Starters were good mains were average. Portion size generous. Too spicey for my liking. Flavour was okay nothing more. Service was fine

The brown rice was soggy and flavourless; can't recall when I ate such awful rice. Kerala fish curry; fish pieces were all right but in a weird, unappealing sauce. The tandoori broccoli was very spicy but that was all. I have to say having tasted great Indian food in the UK and in S Asia that this was the worst Indian meal I have ever eaten. A huge disappointment! Service was friendly and efficient.

This has to be one of the most authentic Indian places around (unlike many Indian restaurants that claim to be Indian but aren't). Absolutely smashing pav bhaji and chole bhature. The momos were amazing too. I've already been here a couple of times and loved it each time.

We visited here for lunch. There are lot of choices on the menu. We ordered veg and non veg Thali. Restaurant has very nice decor. Place was busy during lunch time. Items in thali were very tasty. Service was excellent.

The food is super spicy/hot. We chose butter chichen and tandor but it was so hot Wouldn't recommend, go at your own risk!

Really great restaurant, staff really helpful and friendly. Great food, fully recommend and at reasonable value.

Such a fun place! Food was lovely! Lots of choice and very tasty! I am Indian and very picky when it comes to Indian restaurants and I was very pleased with my meal! Portion sizes were excellent. A good choice of drinks too, I had a mocktail and it was great to have so many options for a change! It was also very tasty! The staff were also all very nice and the service was great! The atmosphere was fab too! Would definitely recommend! *Please excuse the photo of the food, it was so tasty I forgot to take a picture!*

One of my favourite in the city for Indian food is ITR. We often visit them and try new items from the menu. We tried the below: 1. Chicken Lollipop: 3.5/5 2. Chole Bhature : 4/5 3. Nalli Nihari : 4.5/5 4. Garlic Naan : 4/5 5. Masala Dosa: 4.5/5 We were stunned that the Nihari turned out much better than our expectations. Their Masala Dosa is close to ones we get back home and they do a decent sambhar and chutney. The chicken lollipop is a bit disappointing but since very few restaurants here serve it, we had to try. It is definitely on a pricey end but they do serve good quality and the location is great too. Parking is a hassle around, we parked in the nearby pay and park.

**Disappointing Experience at The Indian Different Room, Manchester** I am perplexed by the high rating of 4.3 for this restaurant. Our recent dining experience was far from authentic or enjoyable. 1. **Gobi Manchurian**: The dish tasted nothing like the authentic version. It had too much of ketchup and vinegar, lacking the flavors and spices typical of this dish. 2. **Idli and Accompaniments**: The idli was disappointing, clearly not fermented properly. It seemed as though the batter was mixed just before steaming. The chutney was extremely bland and did not complement the dish at all. 3. **Channa Bhatura**: The Bhatura batter was over-fermented, resulting in briwn Bha. The channa was a sour and unpleasant taste. The color was unappetizing, and the overall presentation was poor. 4. **Filter Coffee**: The filter coffee was a complete letdown, lacking the richness and flavor expected from a good South Indian coffee. Overall, the meal was a major disappointment. I hope the management takes note and improves the quality and authenticity of their dishes.

Superb. Last minute booking for 10 . Service superb and the food was exceptional.

**Disappointing Experience at The Indian Different Room, Manchester** I am perplexed by the high rating of 4.3 for this restaurant. Our recent dining experience was far from authentic or enjoyable. 1. **Gobi Manchurian**: The dish tasted nothing like the authentic version. It had too much of ketchup and vinegar, lacking the flavors and spices typical of this dish. 2. **Idli and Accompaniments**: The idli was disappointing, clearly not fermented properly. It seemed as though the batter was mixed just before steaming. The chutney was extremely bland and did not complement the dish at all. 3. **Channa Bhatura**: The Bhatura batter was over-fermented, resulting in briwn Bha. The channa was a sour and unpleasant taste. The color was unappetizing, and the overall presentation was poor. 4. **Filter Coffee**: The filter coffee was a complete letdown, lacking the richness and flavor expected from a good South Indian coffee. Overall, the meal was a major disappointment. I hope the management takes note and improves the quality and authenticity of their dishes.

Highly authentic and great service. Waiters are kind and lovely.

We were craving for good authentic Indian food for sometime before we reached this location. The decor and the food here is great for vegetarians. We ate Onion Rava Masala Dosa, Idli, Jeera pulao, Dal, Palak paneer and lassi. We visited this place twice. It was a wonderful place. A special mention for Kita who prepared some great non alcoholic drinks for us. She is a very warm person and we appreciate her work ethics. She went all out to prepare some cortado coffee for us as well. Also, a shoutout to Mr. Vinayak. He is a humble man with a smile on his face. He served us really well. Thank you Indian Tiffin Room for taking care of us. We know where to go the next time we are in Manchester.

Indian street food at it's very best, you just need to go ! Staff so very helpful 💕

I've been here a few times over the last few years, and it always delivers in terms of great food and service. The Palak Paneer is the nicest I've ever eaten, and I eat quite a lot of it! They also have a pretty extensive cocktail menu, and while not cheap, their old fashioned is excellent. I left a personal possession here by accident, and after phoning, the staff were very kind to keep hold of it until I could collect it the next day.

Wow! Can't believe it's taken this long for me to try this place! Staff are friendly and the food was incredibly tasty! You can tell the ingredients are super fresh, judging by the flavours of each dish. I'll definitely be going again and have already been recommending it to friends and family.

Service and food was good. Could be more generous on the portion size though. Pav bhaji was delicious! However the dessert ‘Shahi Tukda’ is a big NO. Never seen shahi tukda been served like that in pieces and not fried.

Definitely one of the best Indian Food Spots in Manchester. Amazingly friendly service and the food is so flavourful. Highly recommend the Bombay potatoes 🥔 They sang me happy Birthday as well 🥳

Hardly any chicken in the noodles at all, not like tiffin. Only one bread for 3.75 too? A mistake maybe?

Super friendly, excellent food & really delicious, fancy cocktails. Loved it!

The food is really nice, very varied menu with a few regular things you would see and a lot of vegetarian options. Staff are really attentive. Atmosphere tends to be generally quiet

Came here for the first time tonight with my wife. The food was amazing. Drinks and the deserts were really nice too. Staff were very friendly. Very good experience.

Great food. Have been twice here. Never disappointed 👍👏

Nice ambience and location is central. The staff are polite. Each dish has a brief description with the price next to it in the menu card. Crispy Malabar fish fry and Nalli Nihari are my recommended dishes to try. Book in advance online. The food portions were not really what I would have expected from their price points. Parking is available at Q-Park on First Street which is a multi-storey car park behind the Home Entertainment space. The restaurant is just a short walk from there.

Really, really good Indian food. Nice service and cool atmosphere. Good drinks too!

Good food and a great variety definitely worth a try

We used to come here often when we visited Manchester. The staff used to ask if youd been before, and circle out some good choices for you and explain everything about the menu... Out last trip wasn't so good- feels like they're cheaping out a bit now. The presentation of the food has taken a turn for the worse, eg Pav Bahji, that used to be really well presented on a lovely wide plate with two buns and pomegranate sprinkled on the sauce, now it's just one small plate with a burger bun and sauce in a pot. Also they used to be so attentive with filling up water glasses, and this last time, not once! Plus they now put 10% on the bill for a tip and present that to you at the end... again just makes the experience worse than it used to be. All these little things add up to make a difference, so I would give it 3 stars based on our last trip. Not likely to return based on how many other great options there are in Manchester

Had Chicken Haddi Briyani, take was fantastic. Tastes like proper South Indian food. Atmosphere and staffs are good.

Loved it! The service, atmosphere, food, freshly cooked, cocktails. All excellent.

The decor and ambience is nice. The staff are polite and try to help out any way they can. Book in advance at their webpage and they will get in touch via email if you need anything. They are responsive and considerate in this manner. The food was average and portions were not really what I would have expected from their price points. The medu vada was not fluffy in the least bit, had an unsightly red colour and misshapen. The dosa batter was a little too fermented. Both plain dosa and Mysore masala dosa were very well made though and dosa is the one item I can recommend as the portion is appropriately sized and filling. The chicken haka noodles was a bit oily, small portion and just a few pieces at random of chicken. Do not recommend it.

It’s really good Indian restaurant in city center well designed interior loved there food way of presentation mostly there Punjabi samosa’s lamb curry paneer naan breads , Tried everything definitely gonna come back

A small restaurant down from Deansgate Station nr HOME building serving Indian Street food. The decor, in keeping with the street food vibe is rustic and basic, however, the food was different and good, although abit too spicey for me, more so than other Indian restaurants. Sorry I forgot to take photos of the food. The best thing I ate was a sticky sweet cauliflower starter called a "Gobi Mancunian" it was delicious. My main course was the Chatpata Mango & Aubergine masala with onion and coriander naan bread, whilst it was tasty I did need to add some yoghurt to cool it down.