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Our Menu

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All entrees are Gluten Free and many Vegan options are available|VN: Vegan|GF: Gluten-Free

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa photo

Vegetable Samosa

$6.95
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices

Vegetable Pakoras

$6.95
Mixed vegetable fritters.

Chili Paneer

$12.95
Homemade cottage cheese tossed with onions and bell peppers in a spicy sauce

Fish Pakoras

$13.95
Crispy battered fish
Saffron Shrimp photo

Saffron Shrimp

$12.95
Pacific shrimp lightly battered and dusted with ground cumin, mild red chili, and coriander.

Chili Pakoras

$6.95
Crispy, spicy green chilies with a coating of chickpea flour

Curry & Fries

$9.95
Your choice of masala, korma, or curry sauce, served with masala fries.
Chole Bhature photo

Chole Bhature

$13.95
a popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (Chickpeas) and Bhatura (fried bread)
Paneer Pakoras photo

Paneer Pakoras

$10.95
Crispy battered homemade cottage cheese

Onion Bhaji

$8.95
Onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices & chickpea flour

Soup & Salad

All Gluten Free

Saffron Salad

$10.95/+
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette | Plain $10.95 | with chicken tikka $12.95 | with saffron shrimp $14.95

Half Soup & Half Salad (GF)

$10.95
Our house made lentil soup served with fresh green salad

Mulligatawny Shorba (GF)

$10.95
A zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red and yellow lentils, cream and Indian herbs.

Lentil Soup (GF)

$9.95
Creamy lentil soup, infused with turmeric and lemon pepper

Saffron Signature Dishes

Accompanied with saffron rice | All Gluten Free

Chicken Tikka Masala photo

Chicken Tikka Masala

$13.95/+
The national dish of England, slowly simmered in our famous tomato sauce with a hint of cream and zesty Indian herbs and spices | chicken $14.95 | lamb $16.95 | Fish (mahi mahi) $16.95 | Shrimp $16.95 | Vegetable or Paneer $13.95
Tandoori Lamb Chops photo

Tandoori Lamb Chops

$33.95
Fine cut premium New Zealand Lamb marinated overnight in twenty fresh herbs & spices, cooked in a tandoor makes it truly a Saffron specialty

Butter Chicken

$14.95
Also called “Murgh Makhani” boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) in a tomato and cream-based sauce.

Tandoori Fish Tikka

$16.95
Bassa fish - a flaky white fish, rich in omega-3 & proteins, marinated in Rajasthani spices

Chef's Specialties

Accompanied with saffron rice | All Gluten Free

First Select Your Ingredients:

Chicken

$14.95

Lamb

$16.95

Fish | Shrimp

$16.95

Vegetables

$13.95

Paneer

$13.95

Goat

$17.95

Now Select Your Sauce / Preparation:

Korma

A rich creamy onion sauce infused with mild spices

Vindaloo (VN)

Saffron’s hottest and most fragrant curry, slowly cooked with the vinegar, potatoes and special herbs

Saffron Mughlai

Our exotic curry infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers

Bhuna (VN)

A classic North Indian specialty, sautéed and slow cooked with a special house rub. Lightly tossed with onion, bell pepper and tomatoes

Dhansak

Cooked with lentils and spices. A very traditional and popular Parsi dish.

Saag (VN)

Spinach cream sauce infused with black peppercorn and onions

Rogan Josh (VN)

An exotic dish of Kashmir, simmered in house tomato sauce and seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices

Malabar

An aromatic cream sauce slow cooked with mustard seeds and grated coconut

Curry (VN)

A traditional saffron infused onion and tomato sauce.

Patia (VN)

A mildly sweet and sour sauce with a perfect blend of vinegar and mango chutney

Madras (VN)

A South Indian spiced curry sauce infused with mustard seeds and coconut

Treasures

Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven) | All Gluten Free

Classic Tandoori Chicken

$13.95
Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, with exotic spices

Chicken Tikka

$13.95
Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic bombay spices & citrus

Chicken Barra

$14.95
Medium spicy, all white chicken marinated in authentic Indian spices

Saffron Ajwain Fish

$19.95
Mahi Mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic, and fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven.
Lamb Kabab photo

Lamb Kabab

$16.95
Premium New Zealand tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic & yogurt

Tandoori Pearl Prawns

$18.95
Fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices

Murg Malai Kabab

$13.95
Tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild blend of yogurt, cardamom and coriander with a splash of cream.

Shish Kabab

$14.95
Skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander and dusted with exotic aromatic spices.

Saffron Tandoori Grill

$21.95
A generous selection of tandoori gems featuring pieces of chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, shish kabab, and a chicken leg. A meal fit for a rajah (king).

Vegetables Bahar

Accompanied with saffron rice | All Gluten Free.

Daal Makhani

$13.95
Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier.

Tadka Daal (VN)

$13.95
Yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes, onions, & exotic spices
Aloo Matar Gobhi (VN) photo

Aloo Matar Gobhi (VN)

$13.95
Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, and cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce.
Chana Masala (VN) photo

Chana Masala (VN)

$13.95
A north Indian specialty of slow-simmered chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, and laced with exotic spices.

Mumbai Aloo (VN)

$13.95
Baby potatoes, tomatoes, and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian spices.

Mushroom Do Pyaza (VN)

$13.95
Sauteed mushroom, tomato & onion prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices.

Karhai Paneer

$13.95
Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers & cooked in a wok

Bhindi Do Pyaza (Okra) (VN)

$13.95
Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions, and tomatoes.

Baingan Bharta (VN)

$13.95
Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root, and fresh coriander leaves.

Malai Kofta

$13.95
Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce or Shahi (onion & cream sauce) $13.95
Aloo Matar Paneer photo

Aloo Matar Paneer

$13.95
Potatoes, homemade cheese, and baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions, and garlic.

Biryani

An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed with a rich selection of meats OR vegetables, accented with freshly ground Indian spices & seasoned with herbs & a hint of exotic saffron | All Gluten Free

Saffron Biryani

$18.95
Chicken, lamb, shrimp, and vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs freshly ground Indian spices

Chicken Biryani

$15.95

Lamb Biryani

$16.95

Shrimp Biryani

$17.95

Vegetable Biryani

$14.95

Goat Biryani

$18.95

Hand Crafted Breads

Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India

Naan

$3.50
Our classic soft leavened white bread, great for dipping in curries. Plain or with butter.

Garlic Naan

$3.99
Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic and herbs.

Tandoori Roti

$3.50
Traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven.

Onion Naan

$3.99
Soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions and garlic.

Keema Naan

$4.95
A crisp naan stuffed with highly seasoned ground chicken.

Paneer Naan

$4.50
Homemade cheese stuffed in soft naan.

Chicken Tikka Naan

$4.95
Soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka

Aloo Naan

$4.50
Soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes.

Masala Naan

$5.95
A perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro, and spices.

Bullet Naan

$4.50
Spicy green chilis atop naan bread

Kashmiri Naan

$5.50
White bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisins and nuts.

Plain Parantha

$3.95
Layered whole wheat bread | with Fresh Mint $4.50 | with Lachha $4.95

Poori

$5.50
Whole wheat puffed deep fried bread. (2 pcs)

Bhature

$5.50
White puffed bread, deep fried (4 pcs)

Sides

Add to any Dish or Entree - Extra Chicken $3.50|Lamb $4.50|Shrimp $3.00|Vegetable $2.00|Paneer $2.00|White Meat $2.00

Side Sauce

$5.95/Small
$8.95/Large
Curry, Masala, or Korma.

Mixed Vegetables

$5.95
Cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, green beans, and peas.

Raita

$4.50
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions and sprinkled with a touch of ground cumin

Assorted Chutney

$4.50
Pickle, onion chutney, and mango chutney.

Saffron Rice

$2.95
Aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron.
Pulao Rice photo

Pulao Rice

$5.95
Basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream, and cumin seed.

Mango Chutney

$3.50
Spicy, sweet and sour relish laced with ginger and a touch of red chili.

Onion Chutney

$2.95
Onions, chili powder, and vinegar.

Mixed Pickles

$2.75
Mango, lemon, chili.

Papadums

$2.75
Fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers

Roasted Papadums

$2.95

Plain Yogurt

$3.00

Onion or Chilis

$1.00

Onion and Chilis

$2.00

Add to any dish or entree:

Extra chicken $5 | Lamb $6 | Shrimp $6 | Vegetable $5 | Paneer $5 | White Meat $4

Kids Menu

Monday’s Only 1 kid eats FREE with the purchase of 1 adult entrée

Vegetable Biryani

$8.95

Saffron Shrimp & Fries

$9.95/4 pcs

Chicken Tikka with Rice or Fries

$7.95/5 pcs

Chicken Nuggets with Rice or Fries

$6.95/5 pcs

Fries

$5.95

Desserts

Mango Kulfi photo

Mango Kulfi

$6.50
Traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream.
Almond Kulfi photo

Almond Kulfi

$6.50
A traditional homemade Indian almond ice cream with a hint of rose water.

Pistachio Kulfi

$6.50
Traditional homemade pistachio Indian ice cream.

Gulab Jamun

$6.50
A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey | Served Warm
Ras Malai photo

Ras Malai

$6.50
Sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of saffron and roasted cardamom syrup.

Mango Pudding

$6.50
Fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango-flavored custard.

Rice Pudding

$6.50
Carmelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk.

Saffron Buffet offers: The big dining area, Comfortably accommodates large groups, All you can eat lunch buffet, More than 15+ items to choose from, Excellent food quality, Affordable price, Good Ambiance

Lunch Buffet

11 am to 3 pm Friday-Sunday

Buffet photo

Buffet

$14.95

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas

$5.95
Pastry turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, cumin, and spices

Chicken Samosas

$6.95
Pastry turnovers stuffed with chicken

Vegetable Pakoras

$5.95/serves 2
Vegetable fritters

Chili Paneer

$10.95/serves 2
Indian cheese cooked in chili sauce

Chicken Entrees

Chicken Tikka Masala

$12.95
Chicken with tomato-cream sauce

Chicken Vindaloo

$14.95
Chicken with potatoes and onions in a spicy vinegar sauce

Chicken Korma

$12.95
Chicken with yogurt, onions, nuts, and ginger

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Tikka Masala

$13.95
Lamb with tomato-cream sauce

Lamb Korma

$13.95
Lamb with yogurt, onions, nuts, and garlic

Lamb Vindaloo

$13.95
Lamb with potatoes and onions in a spicy vinegar sauce

Lamb Rogan Josh

$13.95
Lamb stew with onions, garlic, ginger, and Kashmiri red chilies

Seafood Entrees

Shrimp Vindaloo

$14.95
Shrimp with potatoes and onions in a spicy vinegar sauce

Saffron Ajwain Fish

$14.95
Marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic, and herbs

Tandoori Pearl Prawns

$13.95
Prawns with ginger, garlic, yogurt, red chili, and spices

Fish Malabar

$13.95
Sauteed fish with mustard seeds, coconut, and spices

Vegetarian Entrees

Paneer Tikka Masala

$11.95
Indian cottage cheese in tomato-cream sauce

Chana Masala

$10.95
Chickpeas with onions, ginger, and garlic

Aloo Matar Gobhi

$10.95
Potatoes with peas and cauliflower in tomato-cream sauce

Tadka Daal

$10.95
Split yellow lentils with onions and spices

Daal Makhani

$10.95
Black lentils with kidney beans, cream, and spices

Malai Kofta

$11.95
Vegetable & cheese dumplings in cream sauce

Baingan Bhartha

$11.95
Roasted eggplant with onions and dry spices

Navaratan Korma

$11.95
Nine-vegetable stew with yogurt, onions, garlic, nuts, and ginger

Rice & Biryani

Saffron Rice

$2.95
You can usually order a side of rice for just half your headcount

Vegetable Biryani

$11.95
Fried basmati rice with vegetables, nuts, and spices

Shrimp Biryani

$14.95
Fried basmati rice with shrimp, vegetables, nuts, and spices

Lamb Biryani

$13.95
Fried basmati rice with lamb, vegetables, nuts, and spices

Chicken Biryani

$12.95
Fried basmati rice with chicken, vegetables, nuts, and spices

Bread

Plain Naan

$2.95
Leavened flatbread

Plain Paratha

$3.50
Flaky whole wheat bread

Kashmiri Naan

$4.95
Leavened flatbread with blended coconut, raisins, and nuts

Garlic Naan

$3.25
Leavened flatbread with garlic

Bullet Naan

$3.95
Leavened flatbread with green chilies

Chicken Tikka Naan

$4.95
Leavened flatbread with chopped chicken

Aloo Naan

$3.50
Leavened flatbread with spiced potatoes

Salads

Saffron Salad w/ Chicken Tikka

$9.95
Mixed greens with marinated chicken, tomato, cucumber, Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and pomegranate-orange vinaigrette

Saffron Salad w/ Saffron Shrimp

$10.95
Mixed greens with shrimp, tomato, cucumber, Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and pomegranate-orange

Sides

Raita

$4.50
Yogurt with grated cucumber, tomato, and spices

Mango Chutney

$2.75

Papadum

$2.75
Rice-flour wafers with cumin and cracked pepper

Mixed Pickle

$2.75
Includes mango, lemon, and chili

Desserts

Rice Pudding

$4.95
With ground almonds, pistachios, raisins, and milk

Rasmalai

$4.95
Indian cottage cheese dumplings in sweet cream

Gulab Jamun

$4.95
Fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup

Beverages

Assorted Individual Sodas

$2.75

Mango Shake

$2.99
Blended milk and mango

Mango Juice

$2.95

Mint Lassi

$2.99
Yogurt drink sweetened with mint
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