Popular Items
Vegetable Samosa Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices.
Tikka Masala The national dish of England, slow simmered in our famous fresh tomato sauce with a hint of cream sauce and zesty Indian herbs and spices. Choice of chicken, lamb, fish (mahi mahi), shrimp, vegetable, paneer or mushroom.
Classic Tandoori Chicken Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic with exotic spices.
Garlic Naan Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic and herbs.
Shuruwat-Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices.
Vegetable Pakoras Mixed vegetable fritters
Chili Paneer Home made cheese tossed with onions and bell peppers in a spicy sauce.
Chicken Samosa Crispy turnovers stuffed with chopped chicken.
Saffron Shrimp Pacific shrimp lightly battered and dusted with ground cumin, mild red chili, and coriander.
Chili Pakoras Crispy, spicy green chilis with a coating of chickpea flour.
Curry & Fries Your choice of masala, korma, or curry sauce, Served with masala fries.
Chole Bhature A popular North indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and bhatura (fried bread).
Fish Pakoras Crispy battered fish.
Paneer Pakora Crispy battered homemade cottage cheese.
Onion Bhaji Onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices and chickpea flour,.
Soup and Salad
All soups & salads are gluten free.
Saffron Salad Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette.
Mulligatawny Shorba A zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red & yellow lentils, cream & indian herbs.
Half Soup & Half Salad Our house made lentil soup served with fresh green salad.
Lentil Soup Creamy lentil soup, infused with turmeric and lemon pepper.
Vegetables Bahar
All vegetable entrees are Gluten Free. All come with saffron rice.
Daal Makhani Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the northwest Indian frontier
Tadka Daal (Vegan) Yellow lentils slow cooked with tomatoes, onions, with a touch of butter and Indian spices
Aloo Matar Gobhi (Vegan) Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, and cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce.
Chana Masala (Vegan) A north Indian specialty of slow simmered chick peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic and laced with exotic spices.
Mumbai Aloo (Vegan) Baby potatoes, tomatoes and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian Spices
Mushroom Do Pyaza (Vegan) Sauteed mushroom, tomato & onion prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices.
Karhai Paneer Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers and cooked in a wok.
Bhindi Do Pyaza (Vegan) (Okra) Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes.
Yogurt Masala (kadi) A spicy, tangy yogurt curry simmered with vegetable fritters.
Baingan Bharta (Vegan) Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilies, ginger root, and fresh coriander leaves.
Malai Kofta Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce.
Shahi Kofta Vegetable rolls simmered in onion and cream sauce.
Aloo Matar Paneer Potatoes, homemade cheese and baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions and garlic.
Saffron Signature Dishes
Tikka Masala The national dish of England, slow simmered in our famous fresh tomato sauce with a hint of cream sauce and zesty Indian herbs and spices. Choice of chicken, lamb, fish (mahi mahi), shrimp, vegetable, paneer or mushroom.
Tandoori Lamb Chops Fine cut premium new zealand lamb marinated overnight in twenty fresh herbs & spices, cooked in a tandoor make it truly a saffron specialty.
Butter Chicken Also called "Murgh Makhani" boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) cooked in a tomato & cream base sauce.
Our Chef's Specialties
All entrees are Gluten Free. All served with saffron rice.
Saffron Mughlai Our exotic curry infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers.
Treasures from the Tandoor
All entrees are Gluten Free. Served with raita.
Classic Tandoori Chicken Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic with exotic spices.
Chicken Tikka Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic bombay spices & citrus.
Chicken Barra Medium spicy, all white chicken marinated in authentic indian spices.
Saffron Ajwain Fish Mahi mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic & fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven.
Lamb Kabab Premium new zealand tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic & yogurt.
Tandoori Pearl Prawns Fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and north indian spices.
Murg Malai Kabab Tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild bled of yogurt, cardamom & coriander with a splash of cream.
Shish Kabab Skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh gren chilis, mint, coriander & dusted with exotic aromatic spices.
Saffron Tandoori Grill A generous selection of tandoori gems featuring pieces of chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, shish kabab and one chicken leg. A meal fit for a rajah (king).
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 Chicken, lamb, shrimp and vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs & ground indian spices.
Kid's Menu
1 Kid eats free with the purchase of 1 adult entree.
Kid's Chicken Tikka with Rice or Fries 5 Pieces.
Kid's Saffron Shrimp and Fries 4 Pieces.
Hand Crafted Breads
Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Garlic Naan Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic and herbs.
Tandoori Roti Traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven.
Onion Naan Soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions and garlic.
Keema Naan A crisp naan stuffed with highly seasoned ground chicken.
Paneer Naan Homemade cheese stuffed in soft naan.
Chicken Tikka Naan Soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka.
Masala Naan A perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro and spices.
Bullet Naan 
Spicy green chilis atop naan bread.
Spicy green chilis atop naan bread.Kashmiri Naan White bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisin and nuts.
Plain Paratha Layered whole wheat bread.
Plain Paratha with Fresh Mint Layered whole wheat bread.
Sides
Side Sauce Curry, Masala, or Korma Choice of small or large.
Mixed Vegetables Cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, green beans and peas.
Assorted Chutney Pickle, onion chutney and mango chutney
Saffron Rice Aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron.
Pulao Rice Basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream & cumin seeds.
Mango Chutney Spicy, sweet and sour relish laced with ginger and a touch of red chili
Onion Chutney Onions, chili powder and vinegar
Side of Mixed Pickles Mango, lemon, chili
Side of Papadums Fried crispy thin indian spiced lentil wafers.
Mithaas-Desserts
Mango Kulfi Traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream.
Almond Kulfi Traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream.
Pistachio Kulfi Traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream.
Gulab Jamun A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm).
Rice Pudding Caramelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk.
Mango Pudding Fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard.
Gajar Halwa Carrot pudding. (Give us 10 minutes to prepare).
