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Chennai Tiffins

3.7 (76 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Dogs allowed

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Masala Dosa and Ghee Podi Dosa

My favorite buffet place for South Indian breakfast! The owners have leased the place out to the folks that run another popular South Indian joint, Annachikadai. They've also invested in a bit of a renovation and cleanup. The hard work shows. Relatively speedy service if you arrive there before 10:30 AM - it gets a bit too packed after that. The fact that it's an unlimited breakfast buffet is its USP. Tell the kitchen to make your dosas crispy, and you'll enjoy your hearty meal!

Ruchira C.

We went for the South Indian buffet at Chennai Tiffins. We were 5 of us and had booked a table ahead of reaching. The place was not so busy when we reached at 1.00 pm (Buffet timings are 8.30am- 2.00 pm). The buffet layout was as expected in terms of number of items, but unfortunately, most of the items were either almost running out or had turned cold by 1.00 pm. Coffee and papad were nearing over, idlis were cold, only 3 pieces left (also, the replenished Idlis were chewy and flat), upma was very greasy. Sambhar, vada, pongal, kesari, dosas from the menu (pic of which I have added) were well tasting! Coffee, papad, upma, curd rice and chutneys lacked flavour, texture and appearance. The male servers (Vijay especially), were courteous and helpful, but they were not around for very long, perhaps the shift had changed and replaced by someone who was more interested in insisting for 'GREAT' reviews being posted before leaving the restaurant. Having driven from Santa Rosa ( one hour 45 minutes) with the idea of having authentic South Indian tiffin on a holiday, was not really worth, food being cold and lacking appeal. The restaurant ambience and buffet presentation is below average. Will not be able to recommend the place :(

Doug C.

Tue 5/21 happy hour masala dosa + 2 idly + filter coffee. 18.6x. Gave him a 20$ + couple dollars for tip. Realize now I was charged 5$/idly. 2 idly plate was supposed to be 5$. Was charged 2x the HH price. Is ok. They win that one. Should have known. Low prices = low ethics. Idly served steaming hot. Seemed dense in the middle and missing the slightly sour fermented taste. Maybe old batter. Low prices mean cut corners where possible to minimize loss. Don't have enough experience with fermented dosa and idly batter to know for sure. Chutneys are cost reduced versions of what you see compared to other better dosa places to minimize loss at 5$ happy hour. When the prices increase they use the same cost reduced product. They don't create a better quality tomato and coconut chutney when the prices go up. 5$ special dosa bit smaller than Ulavacharu to minimize loss. Make sure you get a receipt. He knew I was paying in cash. Filter coffee 3.99. HH Dosa: 5 2 Idly: 5$ 14$ total, gave $23 cash.

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Sindhuja R.

Chennai tiffins is our family's favorite restaurant. Comfort food at its best! My 4 year old daughter even knows the server's name - Vijay. Everyone is very friendly and caring. Food is quick, very delicious and easy on the tummy. We've gone to several all you can eat dosa buffets and breakfast buffets. We have also gone on regular days. The food has never disappointed us! Highly recommend and we will keep coming here!

Sunil R.

There are a LOT of South Indian restaurants in the Bay Area and this one is my favorite. The food is excellent. The staff here are great. Note that the decor is low key, you go here for the food not the decor. I am a huge fan and go here every week.

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Harsh S.

This place needs work but the heart is in the right place. I am giving 3 stars instead of 5 for the following reasons: 1. I ordered just one Medu Vada in a happy hour and place was relatively empty. 2. The owner really and I mean REALLY has to add staff both in Kitchen and Front Desk and Servers. 3. There was one guy on front desk handing everything including serving, taking dishes and taking orders. Humble looking teenager who was handling everything with an innocent face and a hidden smile. His heart was in right place I could see but simply he did not have enough help to do his best. 3. There were 2-3 people waiting for their orders and he was trying his best to get it from Kitchen. I could sense Kitchen was poorly staffed too. 4. When I went I was served Medu Vada which was absolutely fresh and tasty for $5 plus tax in happy hour. Chutney was good too. Sambhar needs a lot of work. 5. Then he let me know their blender broke so cant give any more chutney so I did not order Idli since there was no chutney. 6. He was also kind to give me complimentary coffee. 7. If the owner is reading, please add staff and fix ur sambhar taste. Sambhar needs a lot of work. 8. You the owner is blessed with such great front desk person and please treat him well. He is a great guy.

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Food wS wholesome! Yummy and teal taste of south India! Very pleasant host and people working in the restaurant

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Great inexpensive place for South Indian food, idlis, dosa, pongal ... We go there at least once a month.

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