Melbourne Tiffin Room
Karnataka Flavours, Simply Authentic
Authentic Karnataka Flavours ,
Right Here in Laverton North, VIC
Welcome to Melbourne Tiffin Room, where every bite takes you back to the heart of Karnataka.
Rooted in tradition and crafted with care, our food is a celebration of authentic flavours that generations have grown up with. From the aroma of freshly made tiffins to the comforting taste of home-style recipes, each dish is prepared using time-honoured methods, premium ingredients, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
This is food that speaks to your taste buds — familiar, soulful, and deeply relatable. The kind of flavours that transport you to early morning breakfasts, bustling darshini’s, family kitchens, and quiet moments over a hot cup of filter kaapi back in Karnataka.
Whether you choose to dine in, take away, or enjoy our tiffin services, Melbourne Tiffin Room delivers more than just a meal — it delivers a nostalgic experience, rich with tradition, authenticity, and warmth. Every plate is a promise of genuine taste, premium quality, and memories that linger long after the last bite.
A journey back to Karnataka, crafted with care in Melbourne.
Our Signature Menu
At Melbourne Tiffin Room, every dish is a warm reminder of home — crafted to bring you the authentic flavours of Karnataka, just as you remember them. From freshly prepared morning tiffins to comforting homestyle classics, our menu is rooted in tradition and cooked with care.
Each bite takes you back — to familiar aromas, cherished routines, and the soulful tastes of Karnataka kitchens. Whether you dine in, take away, or order online, we promise premium quality, honest flavours, and a feeling of home on every plate.
Idly
Fermented rice and lentils, steamed soft — a breakfast ritual passed down
for generations.
Mallige Idli
Rice and lentils, naturally fermented and gently steamed — super soft in every bite.
IDLY & VADA
Soft, steamed idly paired with crunchy vada – the ultimate South Indian comfort combo.
Thatte Idly
Fermented rice and lentils, plate-sized and steamed soft, a breakfast ritual passed down for generations.
Masala Thatte Idly
Fermented rice and lentils, steamed soft and plate-sized — Masala Thatte Idly with a touch of spice.
Plain Dosa
Fermented rice and lentils, spread thin and roasted golden — a simple, soulful classic savored across Karnataka mornings.
Ghee Roast – Golden
Dosa roasted generously in ghee, aromatic and deeply flavorful — a golden, melt-in-the-mouth classic.
Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with mild spiced potato masala, warm and satisfying — "a timeless favorite without red chutney."
Mysore Masala Dosa
Very authentic, Crisp dosa layered with fiery red chutney, stuffed with soft potato masala — a signature delight rooted
in Mysuru.
Open Podi Butter Masala Dosa
A crowd-loved open dosa finished with aromatic podi, creamy butter, and perfectly spiced potato masala — a true comfort.
Onion Utthappam
A soft, spongy uttappam topped with fresh onions and mild spices, cooked to a golden finish. You may ask for extra spicy or double roast — just like the Bangalore days.
$15.99
Tomato Utthappam
A thick, fluffy uttappam crowned with ripe tomatoes and subtle spices, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ragi Idly
Wholesome finger millet & yogurt idlis packed with nutrition and tradition — a healthy hug from the past.
Dip Thatte Idly
Mallige or Classic Idly, dipped in sambar or chutney of your choice.
Button Idly
Tiny, soft idlies that melt in your mouth — a comforting Karnataka favourite
Podi Thatte Idly
Plate-sized idly dusted with spicy podi and ghee – bold and
unforgettable.
Thatte Idly with Vada
Fluffy plate-sized idly paired with crispy golden vada – the ultimate South Indian
duo.
Cheese Dosa
A golden dosa generously filled with melted cheese — rich, comforting, and irresistibly cheesy.
Jam Dosa
A warm, golden dosa spread with sweet jam — simple, nostalgic, and a kids’
favourite.
Chocolate Dosa
A soft dosa filled with melted chocolate — rich, indulgent, and irresistibly
loved by kids.
Benne Mysore Masala Dosa
A golden, crispy dosa finished with generous benne(Butter), signature red chutney, and perfectly spiced potato masala — a Mysore classic.
Podi Ghee Roast / Paper Dosa
Extra-thin dosa roasted generously with ghee and podi, light, crunchy, and packed with flavor.
Paper Roast Masala Dosa
Extra-thin dosa filled with potato
masala, roasted to golden perfection —
crisp, light, and flavorful.
Set Dosa
Soft, thick dosas served in a set of two, warm and spongy —goes perfect with chutney and sagu.
Bonda Soup
Lightly spiced moong dal soup served with crisp bonda crafted from our signature vada batter.
$13.99
Mangalore Buns
Soft, banana-infused puris a coastal Karnataka classic — best enjoyed with coconut chutney or dip with filter kaapi.
$13.99
Vada / Uddina Vade
A classic crunch of urad dal, coconut and pepper, fried to golden perfection.
$10.99
Dip Sambar Vada
Crisp urad dal vada infused with coconut and pepper, gently soaked in rich, aromatic sambar.
$11.99
Poori
Soft, golden pooris fried until perfectly puffed, paired with flavourful potato or vegetable saagu.
$11.99
Bisibele bath
A traditional South Indian comfort dish made with lentils, mixed vegetables.
$6.99
Aloo Bonda
Crispy, golden fritters made with spiced mashed potatoes coated in gram flour batter.
$6.99
Masala Puri (Karnataka Style)
A classic Karnataka street snack made with crushed puris, spicy green peas curry.
$12.99
Pani Puri
Crispy hollow puris filled with spicy potato mix and served with refreshing mint-flavoured
$12.99
Capsicum Bonda
Fresh capsicum slices dipped in seasoned gram flour batter and deep fried until crispy
$12.99
Tomato Slice Chat
Juicy tomato slices coated in spiced batter, deep fried.
$12.99
Cut Mirchi
Deep-fried green chillies coated in gram flour batter.
$12.99
Chickmagalore Kaapi
Authentic South Indian filter coffee made using premium Chickmagalore coffee beans.
$3.99
Masala Chai
Traditional Indian tea brewed with aromatic spices and milk for a strong.
$3.99
Disclaimer: Images are for visual reference only. Presentation may vary based on preparation and seasonal availability.
Idly
Fermented rice and lentils, steamed soft — a breakfast ritual passed down
for generations.
Mallige Idli
Rice and lentils, naturally fermented and gently steamed — super soft in every bite.
IDLY & VADA
Soft, steamed idly paired with crunchy vada – the ultimate South Indian comfort combo.
Thatte Idly
Fermented rice and lentils, plate-sized and steamed soft, a breakfast ritual passed down for generations.
Masala Thatte Idly
Fermented rice and lentils, steamed soft and plate-sized — Masala Thatte Idly with a touch of spice.
Plain Dosa
Fermented rice and lentils, spread thin and roasted golden — a simple, soulful classic savored across Karnataka mornings.
Ghee Roast – Golden
Dosa roasted generously in ghee, aromatic and deeply flavorful — a golden, melt-in-the-mouth classic.
Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with mild spiced potato masala, warm and satisfying — "a timeless favorite without red chutney."
Mysore Masala Dosa
Very authentic, Crisp dosa layered with fiery red chutney, stuffed with soft potato masala — a signature delight rooted
in Mysuru.
Open Podi Butter Masala Dosa
A crowd-loved open dosa finished with aromatic podi, creamy butter, and perfectly spiced potato masala — a true comfort.
Onion Utthappam
A soft, spongy uttappam topped with fresh onions and mild spices, cooked to a golden finish. You may ask for extra spicy or double roast — just like the Bangalore days.
$15.99
Tomato Utthappam
A thick, fluffy uttappam crowned with ripe tomatoes and subtle spices, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ragi Idly
Wholesome finger millet & yogurt idlis packed with nutrition and tradition — a healthy hug from the past.
Dip Thatte Idly
Mallige or Classic Idly, dipped in sambar or chutney of your choice.
Button Idly
Tiny, soft idlies that melt in your mouth — a comforting Karnataka favourite
Podi Thatte Idly
Plate-sized idly dusted with spicy podi and ghee – bold and
unforgettable.
Thatte Idly with Vada
Fluffy plate-sized idly paired with crispy golden vada – the ultimate South Indian
duo.
Cheese Dosa
A golden dosa generously filled with melted cheese — rich, comforting, and irresistibly cheesy.
Jam Dosa
A warm, golden dosa spread with sweet jam — simple, nostalgic, and a kids’
favourite.
Chocolate Dosa
A soft dosa filled with melted chocolate — rich, indulgent, and irresistibly
loved by kids.
Benne Mysore Masala Dosa
A golden, crispy dosa finished with generous benne(Butter), signature red chutney, and perfectly spiced potato masala — a Mysore classic.
Podi Ghee Roast / Paper Dosa
Extra-thin dosa roasted generously with ghee and podi, light, crunchy, and packed with flavor.
Paper Roast Masala Dosa
Extra-thin dosa filled with potato
masala, roasted to golden perfection —
crisp, light, and flavorful.
Set Dosa
Soft, thick dosas served in a set of two, warm and spongy —goes perfect with chutney and sagu.
Bonda Soup
Lightly spiced moong dal soup served with crisp bonda crafted from our signature vada batter.
$13.99
Mangalore Buns
Soft, banana-infused puris a coastal Karnataka classic — best enjoyed with coconut chutney or dip with filter kaapi.
$13.99
Vada / Uddina Vade
A classic crunch of urad dal, coconut and pepper, fried to golden perfection.
$10.99
Dip Sambar Vada
Crisp urad dal vada infused with coconut and pepper, gently soaked in rich, aromatic sambar.
$11.99
Poori
Soft, golden pooris fried until perfectly puffed, paired with flavourful potato or vegetable saagu.
$11.99
Bisibele bath
A traditional South Indian comfort dish made with lentils, mixed vegetables.
$6.99
Aloo Bonda
Crispy, golden fritters made with spiced mashed potatoes coated in gram flour batter.
$6.99
Masala Puri (Karnataka Style)
A classic Karnataka street snack made with crushed puris, spicy green peas curry.
$12.99
Pani Puri
Crispy hollow puris filled with spicy potato mix and served with refreshing mint-flavoured
$12.99
Capsicum Bonda
Fresh capsicum slices dipped in seasoned gram flour batter and deep fried until crispy
$12.99
Tomato Slice Chat
Juicy tomato slices coated in spiced batter, deep fried.
$12.99
Cut Mirchi
Deep-fried green chillies coated in gram flour batter.
$12.99
Chickmagalore Kaapi
Authentic South Indian filter coffee made using premium Chickmagalore coffee beans.
$3.99
Masala Chai
Traditional Indian tea brewed with aromatic spices and milk for a strong.
$3.99
Disclaimer: Images are for visual reference only. Presentation may vary based on preparation and seasonal availability.
Food Made with Care, for Every Occasion
Every gathering is different, and we truly believe your food should reflect that. At Melbourne Tiffin Room, we take the time to understand your occasion, your preferences, and what will make your guests feel at home. Not sure what to choose? Just ask us. We’re always happy to suggest a thoughtful variety of dishes — or customise a menu that suits your taste, tradition, and budget. Sometimes, a quick phone call is all it takes to plan something truly special. From starters to sweets, from simple comforts to festive spreads, we cook everything with the same care and authenticity we would for our own family. Tell Us What You’re Planning — We’ll Take Care of the Rest
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Mail:
contact@melbournetiffinroom.com.au
Call to reserve a table:
0490 703 739
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contact@melbournetiffinroom.com.au
Call to reserve a table:
0490 703 739
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