Tiffin Ect

Tiffin quietly expanded their menu a few weeks ago. This excellent Indian take out spot added a few new item, the most exciting being an arsenal of Indian inspired pizzas. Rachel and I ordered a few pies last night to try out the new offerings.

The first pizza was topped with tandoori chicken, crushed red peppers and mozzarella. After a few bites, the spices and heat really kick in. This is a great pie. But I liked the second one even more. It was topped with grilled lamb and little cherry tomatoes. Again, the subtle spices on the meat really make this pizza shine.

We also ordered two stuffed parathas. It's like a gourmet pancake filled with different vegetables. Although these were decent, they paled next to the pizza. The only other part of the new menu includes wraps, and these don't seem too exciting.

The pizzas are excellent, and with six different options, there's bound to be one to please almost everyone. We ordered more than a enough food and the total was $17 for the two of us. Seriously? These pizzas are awesome and $5? You have no reason to avoid Tiffin's new pizza.

The worst part about all of this new stuff is finding the menu. Tiffin is great at Indian food, terrible at web design. Go on a scavenger hunt on their page to find the pizzas, or use this direct link for the menu :http://media.philly.com/documents/ETCMenu+v33-2.pdf.

Essentials:

712 W. Girard

(215) 925-0770

Avg Ent: 5-6

Cash only: No

Reservations: No

BYOB: Yes

Ekta

As my friend John Mallinen put it, "I'm just way into the idea that I can eat bomb-ass Indian food without even leaving my house." And here it is: Ekta is the new king of 19125 delivery Indian food. This new joint opened recently on Girard Ave and only a few blocks from Tiffin. And I've heard that a few people from Tiffin left and started Ekta, but I'm not sure, and it doesn't really matter.

Ekta has a good variety of veg options. Overall, it has standard, but great Indian options. Lentils, Paneer, lamb, and chicken are served with fresh vegetables in various curries. Best of al, each dish is made to order. The main downside of Ekta is that it has no atmosphere. Two small tables are crammed into the front of the kitchen, leaving almost no room to eat at the restaurant.

Here's the bottom line: Ekta offers fresh, healthy, delicious Indian food, and it's cheaper than Tiffin. The main dishes are just as good, if not better. There is no reason, however, to eat at the restaurant. If you're trying to go out for Indian food, Tiffin should be your option. Still, be lazy, order Ekta delivery, and enjoy the goodness from your own couch.

A copy of the menu can be found here.

Essentials: 250 E Girard Ave

Phone: 215-339-9613

Avg Ent: 6-11

Reservations: N/A

BYOB: Doesn't really matter...