Saffron - Austin

I just really enjoyed every aspect of the meal. Efficient and friendly service and the food was delicious. I plan to make this place a regular. Nice atmosphere. I wish this place success! I had lamb.

I stopped by Saffron Austin for a takeout order, and unfortunately, my experience was just average. As a fan of Indian and Nepalese cuisine, I was hoping for more flavor and excitement.The Chicken Lollipop was a highlight, but it didn't blow me away. The Naan bread was freshly baked and delicious, and the Gulab Jamuns were a sweet treat.However, the Achaari Paneer was a letdown. It was overly oily and didn't match my expectations. Maybe dining in would have made a difference, but as a takeout order, it fell flat.Overall, Saffron Austin is a decent option if you're craving Indian or Nepalese food, but it didn't exceed my expectations. Maybe I'll give it another try in the future, but for now, it's just an average experience.

Service is ok. They prefer to serve Caucasian folks instead of Indian folks. They literally ignored us in favor of two Caucasian couples that walked in AFTER us. Thankfully the Caucasian couples told the front guy that we walked in first (when he clearly saw it). I won't say it's intentional but I felt it First time that's happened in Austin where we get blatantly ignored.I thought about leaving then but was hungry. Food is decently good but nothing special. I won't be back

SERVICE/AMBIANCE:Plenty of parking. Waiters were friendly, fast, and attentive. The restaurant was clean. There was a significant South Asian population of diners, which is always a good signFOOD:- Chilli chicken: the flavor was very tasty, but I think the chicken could be crispier- Butter chicken: similarly, the flavor was very tasty, but the chicken cubes were big and not that many. I think the chicken chunks could've been smaller- Lamb biryani: Delicious flavor and generous portion of meat to riceOverall, I would come back again!

We were a party of 4, came to Saffron's for a birthday and Christmas lunch. This was our first dining experience here and absolutely enjoyed everything. We started out with Samosa's (2 per order) and vegetable momo's (8 to an order), appetizers alone were filling and plentiful. Moving on to entrees, we had the thali with chicken curry, the chicken lazeez, saag paneer, butter chicken, chicken korma and garlic naan. All, I mean ALL appetizers and entrees were piping hot fresh and perfectly seasoned and flavored, not overly salted or spicy and the proteins were moist and tender. This place is worth driving 20 miles for me! If you're looking for a new fave, don't look any further, this is definitely my GO TO . Surprisingly, it was not busy at all. I pray that they still have catered or take out business cuz this place is a gem that's not very big. I'd like them to be around for a long time!

I was looking for something warm to eat at a place I've not been to before. Stumbled upon Saffron on Open Table (yes, they take reservations, and I would recommend them!). When you enter the restaurant, you are greeted with a deep, authentic smell of spices that exude the warmth that I was looking for. The restaurant itself is a relatively casual space and while small, feels well spaced. We started with the samosas, which had good seasoning and were well prepared. I went for the Chicken Tikka Masala since I enjoy it and consider it indicative of if a place is good or not. I tried the Murg Shahi Korma that Meg T ordered and it was also good. We ordered a side of Basmati rice and the Garlic Naan. The main course portions are absolutely filling - I may have even overate as it was so good. The Garlic Naan was incredibly fresh and flavorful. I would return here. Authentic, friendly and reasonably priced. There is free parking in the shopping center as well.

I don't normally eat Indian food, so I can't speak to how authentic Saffron is. However, it seems to have a lot of fans--just look at the number of highly rated reviews! I did get a reservation for a Friday night, but I doubt you need one. It was relatively empty even during peak dinner hours. Staff is SO nice and friendly.My friends and I ordered the momos, garlic naan, tikki masala, and one other eggplant entree that I can't remember the name of. The momos were really good--skin was really silky and thin. I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but even the sauce was yummy. My friends really loved the momos. The chicken tikki masala is really creamy, and I thoroughly enjoyed it with basmati rice. I like that it's more tomato-based than cream-based. I am normally a huge garlic naan fan, but I wish they had added more garlic and butter to the naan. Regardless, texture of the naan was awesome and I think I ate an entire portion by myself. My friend's potato eggplant entree dish was so delicious. My friends really enjoyed it and thought it was the star of the show. I would definitely come again! A great experience with my friends.

Pleasantly surprised by finding this restaurant. It was so good and has so much variety for vegetarians.

I love the food. We got some dishes for take out. They were all yummy. My favorite was the Kurkuri Bhindi okra appetizer. It tasted sooo delicious. I bet it is even more scrumptious when they are eaten right after they are prepared. I also loved the taste of their Chicken 65. I don't mind if they would make it a little spicier. My husband ordered the Chicken Tandori and Channa Masala. He really liked the Channa, he said the chickpeas still have a little crunch to it, which gives the dish a little more contrasting textures. Love the dishes. We will be coming back.

This is a great Indian food spot in a strip center on Far West Blvd. There are a lot of tables and a few booths. Post Covid, they no longer offer a lunch buffet but we've dined enough times to know what we like. The samosas, samosa chat, madras chicken curry, saag paneer, lamb vindaloo, and great selection of naan breads. They have good Indian beer and you can bring your own wine for a minimal corkage fee. It's one of our favorite Indian restaurants in Austin.