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IndeBlue on 13th Street Sets an Opening Date

Posted by Foobooz on May 7th, 2013

The long anticipated Midtown Village outpost of IndeBlue, the popular Indian BYOB in Collingswood now has an opening date. A sign in the window promises a June 1st opening.

unlike the New Jersey location in dry Collingswood, the Center City location of IndeBlue will have a full bar, It’s also a sizeably larger operation, as IndeBlue’s L-shaped building wraps around neighboring Bridals by Danielle.

indeBlue [Official Site]

Spice End, Kati Roll Spot Coming to 20th and Chestnut

Posted by Foobooz on April 17th, 2013

Indian Chestnut

Spice End is about a week away from opening at 2004 Chestnut Street. The successor of Jojo Place will serve Indian food, specializing in kati rolls. As you can see from the photo above, they will also offer delivery (and a clean restaurant).

Munish Narula Opening an Indian Bistro in South Philadelphia

Posted by Foobooz on April 2nd, 2013

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Munish Narula (left) is back on the expansion path | HughE Dillon for the Philly Post

After a series of profitable quarters for Tashan, Munish Narula is getting back to opening restaurants. His next restaurant will not be a Tiffin or a Tashan, but rather a Tiffin Bistro, slated for 11th and Federal at the former Kris. Narula declined to reveal the exact location until the lease was signed but did fill us in on several other details.

The Indian bistro will have a liquor license and a more upscale feel from a regular Tiffin, but not as high-end as Tashan. Narula stressed this would be a whole new concept as he doesn’t want to cannibalize Tiffin’s delivery business or the experience at Tashan. Expect a more traditional Indian menu but not the dishes you see on most Indian restaurant menus around town. Narula is bringing in a chef from Junoon in New York who has also worked at Amber India in San Francisco as well as London’s Cinnamon Club. Tashan’s Sylva Senat will be involved as well in fine tuning the menu and plating.

Narula hopes to sign the lease before the end of the week and open six weeks after that. As Kris, the restaurant had room for fifty people, plus ten at the bar.

Vets Eat Free at Tashan and Tiffin

Posted by Foobooz on November 12th, 2012

In honor of Veterans Day, Tiffin and Tashan are offering US military veterans free dinner. Valid for dine-in only, vets must present ID to enjoy the offer. The deal is good for one appetizer and one entree at all Tiffins locations and at Tashan. The maximum value is $25 at Tiffin and $40 at Tashan.

All Vets Eat Free [Tiffin & Tashan]

Bye Estelle, Mood Cafe Quietly Moves In

Posted by Amanda Shulman on October 26th, 2012

Photo of the original Mood Cafe

Filed under things we missed: Mood Cafe has quietly replaced Cafe Estelle at 444 North 4th St. The beloved brunch spot has been taken over by the Indian restaurant that has three locations in West Philly, Desi Village, Desi Chaat House and the original Mood Cafe. This new Mood is open seven days a week, has a menu sprawling with Indian delights and also delivers.

The menu served at the new Mood Cafe is the same as that at Desi Village and includes classic favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer. So next time you’re in the mood for Indian be sure to check it out.

215-925-5080

October 24th, 2012

Homeland’s Quinn Says “Philly Has No Good Indian Food”

On Sunday’s episode of Showtime’s Homeland, Rupert Friend’s character, Quinn says “Philly has no good Indian food.” We beg to differ. Where would you send Quinn?

Indo China Menu at Tiffin on Girard Debuts Tonight

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on September 6th, 2012

Tonight the Tiffin location on Girard avenue will be debuting a new menu. Based around Indo-Chinese cuisine, the new menu features exciting dishes like Kung Pao Paneer, and Indo Thai fusion curry, and a selection of egg noodle entrees. All the new items fall under $20. Unfortunately this menu is only available at the Girard location, but hopefully the fusion will expand to the other Tiffin’s quickly.

Tiffin-IndoChina-menu (PDF)

Tiffin
215-925-0770
712 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia PA

Roti, Crespelle, and Other Crepe-Like Objects

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on August 30th, 2012

Researching for our Foobooz Six Pack on crepes in Philadelphia got us thinking about other thin pancake-like dishes that we’ve seen around town. From Italian, to Trinidadian, to Ethiopian varieties it is clear that crepes are not just for Francophiles anymore.

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Indian Restaurant Coming to East Falls

Posted by Foobooz on June 25th, 2012

Laxmi’s Indian Grille, which has a location in Manayunk and is expanding and opening a second spot in nearby East Falls. The Indian restaurant will replace Brothers’ Deli at Tilden and Conrad Streets.

An opening date hasn’t been set but it will take some time to convert the deli into a full-fledged restaurant.

Laxmi’s Indian Grille [Official Site]

Photo via Philadelphia Speaks

Tiffin Etc. Returns and Indo-Chinese Concepts Coming

Posted by Foobooz on June 8th, 2012

Tiffin founder Munish Narula recently closed Tiffin, Etc. next to the original Tiffin on Girard Avenue. But he heard so much from disappointed diners that he is reopening the roti rolls and Indian pizza spot today.

When Narula closed Tiffin Etc. at 710 Girard Avenue he planned to open an Indo-Chinese concept (Chinese cuisine heavily influenced by Indian flavors, spices and techniques) there. Now the plans are to add the Indo-Chinese menu items to the Girard Arvenue Tiffin Etc and to expand the Tiffin Etc. brand into West Philadelphia. He also is looking for a second Indo-Chinese location, possibly in South Philadelphia.

In the meantime, Kati rolls are back on Girard Avenue.

Tiffin [Official Site]

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