Authentic food popping with spice and flavor? Don't let the converted convenience store vibe deter you. You can, in fact, dine in and have a sit down meal there. The decor consists of partially empty convenience store shelves, which I suppose have items like candy, toothpaste, and other snacks which I suppose you could buy. But you didn't arrive for convenience. You came to have some darn good lip-smacking food. (I do believe they also have a popsicle or ice cream freezer last time I checked, as well as a neon sign that can be seen from the road.) Of the many times I have ordered takeout from this establishment (I have never eaten there), out of the last few times I went, they had mentioned a tweaked menu, and dare I say, the service may have improved? As in, if you had never been here previously, and you walked in as I had done my first time there, you would have been confused as to what the exact protocol was: where do you place your order? Who do you talk to? Where do you pay? At least now there is a semblance of someone greeting you, which is an improvement. But even without that, I would still come here to grab several bites to bring home: soft, fluffy, delicious samosas (something about their dough and seasoning is just right), chicken 65, ghobi 65, and of course all their other flavorful dishes on their menu (which has changed few times). read more

Truly one of the worst dining out experiences I have had in recent memory. I have eaten lots of Indian food (yes...including South Indian) in restaurants from Providence to Boston to New York to London, and I cannot remember food so bland and uninteresting. The decor was almost a joke, but I was willing to overlook it if the food had been good. The service was abysmal. It probably took 45 minutes between when we ordered and when the first dish arrived. And there was over half an hour between when the first person received their dish and the last. At one point, a second waiter came over to bring one dish and asked us who it was for. We asked what it was and he pointed to a dish already on the table and said "I think the same as that." When we told him no one else had ordered that dish, he said "I don't know what it is" and just put it on the table and walked away. The food all tasted like it had been dusted in cinnamon and little else. The clientele consisted exclusively of families with young children who were allowed to yell and scream and run around the place. There was nothing redeeming about this place. read more

This is a hole in the wall, no frills spot serving authentic South Indian cuisine. We got the butter chicken, which was great, and the goat korma which was ok. I spent more time picking out many bones than actually eating, and there seemed to be more bones/fat than meat. I wanted to expand my boundaries so that's okay. The sauce was excellent though. The boba is mostly milk not much tea. We got take out as it seems most people do, but there are a few booths for inside seating. The staff were very nice in taking our order and helping us decide what to get. I will try a different dish next time but will def be back read more

Chennai Tiffins - Goat Korma - Indian Near Me - Manville, Rhode Island

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This place is such a hidden gem. Went here with my young kids after a game. The staff was super friendly and helpful about explaining the menu and helping us to pick out things they thought we would like. The food was amazing, reasonable price and we took home loads of left overs. The kids tried a lot of food they hadn't had before and enjoyed it all. We will be back soon! read more

Best South Indian food out there. Worth the drive we took to try their dosas for a live dosa station we are planning to have at our family gathering in summer. Ended up also trying their unlimited Sunday lunch thali meals - which was an unexpected pleasant experience! The staff who took the orders, who served the food and the chef - everyone is very friendly and provided professional and great service. They do offer live dosa station at your yard or wherever you are planning your party next!! read more

Wow wow WOW!!!!! If you are looking for authentic South Indian food THIS IS IT!!! I was AMAZED by their chicken 65, super tasty and the fresh onions were spot on! But not to forget the most delicious, the Mysore Dosa!! WOW!!!! A MUST get!!! First, the sambar was absolutely amazing and secondly, the potato filing in the dosa was INCREDIBLE. This place needs more attraction and you gotta go!! read more

Chennai Tiffins - Mysore Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Manville, Rhode Island

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After reading the other reviews and seeing that this was South Indian style, we were set! We ordered Vada and a Mysore Masala Dosa. Both were amazing. Spicy and flavorful. I wish we could try one of everything on their menu but the portions are large and we're stuffed. read more

This little place is well deserving of its 5 star rating from everyone!! The food is phenomenal!! They say that the best food often come from hole-In-the-walls. Chennai Tiffins definitely lives up to this reputation! Eating with a group of people is more pleasurable when you get a variety of dishes to share. We ordered (feeds up to 4 people): 1. Chettinad Chicken Biryani that my hubby loved. We added the yogurt chutney, which made it taste even better. 2. Chicken Ghee Roast--stellar, mouthwatering dish; boneless chicken served with plain basmati rice. This is a MUST TRY. It's probably the best dish on the menu. 3. Onion Pakoras-- crispy deep fried onions, great for dipping in a variety of chutney. 4. Ask for Yogurt sauce to add to the chicken biryani dishes or as a dip for the pakoras. 5. Saag paneer--creamy spinach with cheese perfectly pairs with a side of 6. Naan or paratha, ordered separately. 7. Mango lassi--flavored with a touch of cardamom and comes in a small cup, but it's super concentrated. I transferred it into a large tumbler and added milk and 2 packs of sweetener. Price is a steal at only $2. Pricing in general is incredibly affordable especially for these complex yet harmonious dishes! (I'm lazy and usually cook simple dishes with only about 6-8 ingredients). Luckily for us living in Limerock, Lincoln, RI it's only a mere 6 minutes drive to Manville! Can't wait to go back often, ha ha. Very popular restaurant. Most people order for takeout, but the dining area is now open. Tons of parking spaces in the front and back. If you love Indian food, I guarantee that Chennai Tiffins will become one of your favorite restaurants!! read more

Chennai Tiffins - Casual cafe on the left and tiny convenience store on the right for the locals living close by. - Indian Near Me - Manville, Rhode Island

Always great food and greeted with a smile . I love this place being in my neighborhood.. my son even enjoys to going there with his friends. read more

Great place for authentic South Indian cuisine in RI. There's only a handful of similar places in the region. Picked up a chicken biryani and chicken ghee roast from here. Loved both of them, spice levels were on point. Prices are very reasonable. Interior may not be that great but the food is amazing. Would def recommend coming here and supporting small businesses like theirs. Hopefully, they can have food delivery service at some point. Overall great experience. read more

Sometimes the unexpected is the most memorable. Often, you stumble upon an unplanned experience and it brings such joy and pleasure. For my partner and I, amazing food experiences are meaningful. We met over food, lobster rolls, in fact. We live to eat and enjoy finding the unexpected and "off the beaten path". Chennai Tiffins was that and more. I live on Cape, he in New Bedford. We traveled to central MA to care for a family matter. En route back we sought out a late lunch and were peckish for Asian Indian cuisine. Honestly, I have not had any decent Asian Indian food since my visit to Chicago where twice I ate at Spice Room. Rampages of celebration for that spot. Whilst my partner stopped at Acoustic Java for coffee, I did a quick Yelp search and found Chennai Tiffins. I had no idea where Manville was but I wanted to go see "the men" and try Chennai. Joking aside, it looked like it was right off 146 so let's go. The spot is unassuming in fact unexpected. It's a incredibly spartan and low key with a small convenience store and a restaurant combined. Don't let the setting deter you, grab a table and get ready for taste bud explosion. Read my partner, Seth D's review. He is a better writer all around but the food was delish. Everything was hot and made to order. The cuisine is Bengali. I loved the saag paneer, the samosa and most of all, the paratha. This flakey bread was divine. Flavors were bumping. The owner checked in a few times. Her wonderful personality enhanced the experience. Two apps, two entrees, rice and two breads AND a lassi came to 42.00 ish and change. Happy taste buds, happy me..cannot wait to return. read more

Disappointed. My podi dosa and vegetable chettinad were quite bland. The chettinad is also not what I'm used to from other restaurants, it lacked that deep brown red color and looked more like a watery tumeric sauce. The carrots were still hard as well. The gobi Manchurian was ok. Mango lassi tasted nice but but had larger cardamom pieces throughout that were unpleasant to suck up through a straw. The location itself also looks unappealing. I don't want to judge too hard because I think most restaurants tend to be unsanitary (sad truth - look up Starbucks Ice), but the dirty, soaking wet mattresses outside the back in the parking lot def made me want to go home and reheat my food to cook off any bacteria. I was expecting the food to be banging with how unpleasant the place looked, you know, like true authentic taste, and maybe it is authentic I'm not from Chennai, but it certainly lacked flavor, which I've never thought before from any of the other Indian places I've tried. Perhaps I didn't get the right dishes from here tho since the reviews are good. read more

Continuing my wife's quest and cravings for South Indian cuisine, we tried Chennai Tiffins. It's in a quiet little residential area and its business is clearly mainly take-out, but they do have a large enough dine-in area to seat several parties comfortably. But be aware, it's in an old building and there are definitely no frills about it. I wanted to start off with their gobi manchurian but they were out of cauliflower (which surprised me a little). My wife had their masala dosa and although the filling was good, she found the crepe to be a bit thick and not quite crispy enough. The accompanying sambar and coconut chutney were excellent, however. I wanted to try their lamb or fish curries, but disappointingly again, neither were available. Feeling a little pressured to choose something (anything, and quickly, cuz their phone's ringing with take-out orders, yikes, hurry up!) by the hovering waiter, I settled on butter chicken and the Indo-Chinese vegetable fried rice. They were fine in flavor but nothing compelling enough for me to make a return visit. Their mango lassi was good and my wife's chai was outstanding (although it took a long time to prepare and was delivered by the time we were finishing our meal). Chennai Tiffins menu is not very extensive - the main focus is clearly on their dosa which was pretty good per my wife. I think I would've rated the place higher had they been able to offer all the items on their menu. read more

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Wow, what a hidden find! Thank you Yelp for helping me find this great spot. I've been looking for Indian food that is delicious but also affordable--this place is definitely it. I ordered chicken tikka masala and the sixty-five chicken and both were amazing. This is now my new go-to for Indian food! Heads up: They currently only do take-out orders for now. read more

Chennai Tiffins - Chicken Tikka Masala And chicken sixty five - Indian Near Me - Manville, Rhode Island

My husband has been craving Indian food for a while and wanted it for his birthday. We got several dishes, plus naan and rice and samosas, and the food was wonderful. He especially liked the goat curry, the chicken roast biryani was amazing, and the whole family left the table stuffed and happy. Proces are very reasonable, food and service were great, we will definitely be back! read more

Stopped by on our way to Cape Cod. One of the heartiest South Indian meals I have ever had! We got onion pakora, vada, dosa and kothu paratha. Everything was fresh and delicious and very homely. Definitely coming back. read more

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I do not have extensive experience with Indian food. I am however a foodie, who has tasted exceptional dishes, from a variety of different cultural cuisines, all over the world. My meal at The Chennai Tiffins was delicious and in fact, unforgettable. I believe the plates that I sampled to be exemplary Southern Indian food and my partner, who has much more experience with these foods agreed energetically. The setting, inside a convienence store may seem a bit confusing and no doubt will turn a few people off... But the friendly inviting staff, rich aroma and delicious tastes quickly commanded my attention to what was really important. Give them a try and you will most likely be very glad you did. We are already making plans to go back! read more

Delicious food for a really great price We have ordered takeout twice now and both times were really surprised how good it is The only complaint I have is the floor was dirty when I went in tonight I think this is a hidden gem read more

One of my favorite dishes is Indian and during my travels, I always try to visit Indian restaurants due to the satisfaction it brings you after a meal. And like finding a good plumber, it is tough however a gem when you find one. Finding Chennai Tiffins is located in 359 Old River Rd. Manville, RI with a phone number 4013564471 is a blessing from my brother. A convenience store with a kitchen that serves the BEST AND SATISFYING Indian dishes you could ever have. To top off the excellent Goat Biryani, Chicken Saag, chicken masala, roasted chicken and mango lassi, the price doesn't break your bank, you don't leave with a $$$ bill. Truly a gem that I am willing to drive 45 minutes for. read more

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This place is truly awesome. The chef is very talented at creating flavorful combinations. So many great dishes it's hard to choose a best one, but I especially love the chicken ghee roast, the chettinad vegetable biryani, the kuzhi paniyaram and vegetable kothu parotta. Super nice service when I come in for pick up (they recommend to call in orders for pick up). read more

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I order from this restaurant several times a month. The food is incredible and authentic, and the management is very responsive to requests and suggestions. The Dosa are perfect, crispy and full of nice flavors. The sambar here is exceptionally delicious. The vada sambar appetizer is so satisfying. The Biryani is absolutely astonishing. So rich in spice flavors. Please. Give them a try, grab an Indian soda too! Limca is my favorite! read more

I drive by the place on my commute. Decided to try it out. High quality food and very friendly people. Place looks like a mom & pop store on the outside. If you like Indian food give this place a try. read more

Tried idli takeout. Sambhar is good but please work on the coconut chutney. Its not food. Please change the chutney as it very important for any south indian snacks/breakfast dishes. read more

Always so good - tastes homemade. We love the samosas! You can't go wrong with any of the entrees.

Besides the guy behind the counter not wearing a mask (?) this place could be promising. Indian in the neighborhood and South Indian no less! Chennai doubles or triples as a grocery/ cigarette store. I hope they continue serving food and that it doesn't turn into a lottery outpost. I have to admit my hopes aren't high though. We got pakora- excellent. Masala Dhosa-very good. The sambal was spicy and excellent. Saag paneer. Fine and dandy. And a chicken tikka masala. A little salty but passable. Fluffy basamati rice and a selection of tasty sauces for the pakoras. Overall really good value for some pretty damn good food. Go here and support these guys and tell them you want them to keep serving food! read more

I decided to try this place out based on the reviews. Don't let the visual appearance of the place turn you away. This was delicious food! We ordered over the phone and so when I arrived to pick up, I was thrown off by the appearance. It looked like a convenience store that went out of business but kept their kitchen running. The order was ready when I arrived and I checked out at the front registers. We got butter chicken, tikka masala and chicken sixty five. I also ordered a mango lassi, poori and naan. Can't say enough about how incredible the food was! If you don't want to drive into PVD but are craving Indian- check this place out! read more

This place has THE BEST tikka masala and samosas and naan-- I'm sure everything else is on point as well. One of the things I love about this place that I have left other restaurants for is that it is CONSISTENTLY great. People travel for miles to have their curry. If I could add more stars I would. read more

Ordered 2 chicken tika masala and it was delicious, authentic Indian cuisine. Staff is very friendly and super fast service.

This is a fun, out-of-the-way, authentic Indian restaurant. Although we arrived near the end of lunchtime, and a few dishes were not available, they were able to put together a satisfying meal. The mango lassi was very good, too. read more

This place is magic - unassuming web site and building but the food is so so so good. There is a lot of mediocre Indian food in the worldd, but that is not this place. Each dish was so unique and layered in its flavor and you could tell it was prepared with attention and skill. We had Vegetarian Chettinad Curry, Bhindi fry, Ennai Kathirikal Kulambu, and Thalapakatti Goat Biryano, with some extra Nann and Raita. It was so so so good. We will be ordering take out from this place again. read more

I love this place. If you want terrific Indian food and you don't care about the decor and ambiance, then this is your place.

Great food in a hidden gem - I'll definitely be back! I ordered the Chattinad Curry to go. It was delicious! Generous portions and unique flavors with just the right amount of heat. read more

This is my go-to Indian Cuisine spot. I've tried all of the curry dishes and the Saag is top notch. The Chicken Ghee Roast is the best I've ever had. The only thing I wish they would do is add Korma to their menu. and Expand the Meat options to the other dishes. Nonetheless, I have never had a bad meal here. I love their food! read more

The Bhindi Fry (stir-fry okra dish) was exceptionally flavorful and went well with the basmati rice, although it could have used more chili pepper in my opinion. The Vada Sambar rice/lentil "donuts" were delicious alongside the spicy, tamarind flavor lentil stew, and the Gobhi 65 was good, although less spicy and flavorful than the Gobhi Manchurian from my previous visit. read more

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These guys do a great job every time. Don't let the outside fool you, this is an awesome take-out place for Indian food.

Best Indian I've had in a long time. I love how close it is to my house. The food is always hot and full of flavor. The employees are super nice. My husband and I go here almost once a week. read more

The food at this place is absolutely delicious. Can't believe Manville is the place to find great Indian cuisine. Highly recommend

Amazing food and service!! I'd highly recommend this place! One of the best South Indian restaurants I've been to, and also the cheapest! Would love to visit this place again! read more

Really good food. We ordered parotta & chicken curry, chicken ghee roast and vada. Everything was fresh & delicious. Spices were perfectly balanced. We'll definitely come back here soon. read more

Just had our first meal from Chennai Tiffins through Door Dash. Food was excellent as was the dessert or the day!