Enjoy the best of South Indian cuisine with our signature dishes fresh, homely, and full of traditional Karnataka goodness
Our services are crafted to make your special moments unforgettable. With fresh Karnataka-style dishes, elegant setups, and reliable event support, we bring taste, tradition, and convenience together in one place.
Housewarming
Make your housewarming extra special with our authentic South Indian dishes, freshly prepared with traditional Karnataka flavours.
Event & Party Catering
From birthdays to housewarmings, we bring delicious Karnataka-style dishes that make every celebration memorable and full of flavour.
Decoration & Setup Services
Beautiful buffet setups, elegant styling, and complete event arrangements — we create the perfect atmosphere for your celebration.
Welcome to Melbourne Tiffin Room – Authentic South Indian Karnataka Delights in Melbourne, your home for real, comforting South Indian flavours. Born from the rich culinary traditions of Karnataka, Melbourne Tiffin Room brings you the same warmth, aroma, and taste that you grew up with. Our passion is to serve food that feels like home — simple, wholesome, and prepared with love.
Every morning, our kitchen comes alive with the fragrance of fresh batter, roasted spices, and simmering sambar. We serve everything from crispy dosa and flavourful masala dosa to soft puri bhaji, fluffy idlis, steaming idli-sambar, crunchy idli-vada, medu vada, pongal, upma, kesari bath, bisibele bath, and many more Karnataka-style classics. Each dish is made using time-tested recipes and high-quality ingredients to ensure authentic taste in every bite.
Perfect for mornings, events, and catering freshly prepared with love
Podi Thatte Idly – Spiced & Ghee kissed
Fluffy thatte idly generously coated in fiery lentil podi and melted ghee.
$13.99
Button Idly–Bite Sized Bliss,Dipped in Tradition
Big, fluffy & melt-in-your-mouth — a Karnataka favourite served hot
$10.99
Mallige Idli - Soft as a Cloud, Pure as a Flower
Super-soft, fluffy idlis served with chutney and sambar
$10.99
Dip Thatte Idly – Soaked in Flavour
Soft, spongy & soaking up the goodness! Drenched in hot sambar
$11.99
Thatte Idli & Vada – A Perfect Pair
Fluffy thatte idly and crispy vada – comfort and crunch on one plate
$12.99
Idly & Vada – A Sacred South Indian Pairing
Soft, steamed idly paired with crunchy vada – the ultimate South Indian.
$12.99
Thatte Idly – Fluffy, Steamy & Soulful
Big, fluffy & melt-in-your-mouth — a Karnataka favourite served hot
$9.99
Idly – Timeless Taste of South India
Soft, steamed perfection that’s been a breakfast staple for generations
$9.99
Ghee Roast – Golden, Crispy Bliss!
A thin, crisp dosa roasted to perfection with a generous drizzle of pure ghee.
$11.99
Onion Uttappam – Soft Bite, Crispy Delight!
Thick dosa topped with finely chopped onions, green chillies
$14.99
Rava Idly – A Semolina Classic, Homely Touch
Soft, steamed perfection that’s been a breakfast staple for generations
$13.99
Ragi Idly – Ancestral Goodness
Wholesome finger millet idlis packed with nutrition and tradition
$13.99
Vada - Crunchy Bites of Tradition
Soft, spongy idlis made from roasted semolina and tempered spices
$13.99
Dip Sambar Vada – Crunch in Every Soak
Crispy vada dunked in hot, aromatic sambar — soft and utterly satisfying.
$10.99
Bonda Soup – Crunch Takes a Warm Dip
Crispy, comforting, and unmistakably Karnataka.
$10.99
Mangalore Buns – Fluffy & Coastal Treat!
Soft, banana-infused puris a coastal Karnataka classic — best enjoyed
$13.99
Chow Chow Bath – 2-Flavours, 1-Plate
Spicy Khara Bath and sweet Kesari Bath served side by side.
$12.99
Mysore Masala Dosa - Crispy & Iconic
A crispy dosa smeared with bold red chutney and packed with spiced
$13.99
Neer Dosa – Soft, Lacy & Light as Air
Delicate rice crepes from coastal Karnataka, made without fermentation.
$11.99
Set Dosa - Soft. Fluffy. Soulful
A homely hug on a plate — simple, satisfying, and soulfully South Indian
$11.99
Cheese Dosa
A golden dosa stuffed with cheese — crunchy on the outside on the inside.
$10.50
IDLY & VADA
A crispy dosa filled with rich, melted chocolate
$12.99
Button Idly
A crispy dosa filled with rich, melted chocolate
$10.99
Thatte Idly
Big, fluffy & melt-in-your-mouth — a Karnataka favourite served hot.
$9.99
Thatte Idli & Vada
Fluffy thatte idly and crispy vada — comfort and crunch on one plate.
$12.99
Dip Thatte Idly
Soft, spongy & soaking up the goodness!
$11.99
Mallige Idli
Super-soft, fluffy idlis served with chutney and sambar for a melt-in-the-mouth experience.
$10.99
Dip Sambar Vada
Crispy vada dunked in hot, aromatic sambar — soft, tangy, and utterly satisfying.
$10.99
Bonda Soup
Crispy, comforting, and unmistakably Karnataka.
$10.99
Mangalore Buns
Soft, banana-infused puris — a coastal Karnataka classic.
$13.99
Chow Chow Bath
Spicy Khara Bath and sweet Kesari Bath served side by side.
$12.99
Mysore Masala Dosa
A crispy dosa smeared with bold red chutney and packed with spiced potato
$13.99
Ghee Roast – Golden
A thin, crisp dosa roasted to perfection with a generous drizzle of pure ghee.
$11.99
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
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