Saffron Indian Bistro
Saffron Indian Bistro
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices.
Mixed vegetable fritters.
Homemade cottage cheese tossed with onions & bell peppers in a spicy sauce.
Crispy battered fish.
Pacific shrimp lightly battered, dusted with ground cumin, mild red chilies & coriander.
Crispy, spicy green chilies with a coating of chickpea flour.
Your choice of masala, korma or curry sauce, served with masala fries.
A popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and bhatura (fried bread).
Crispy battered homemade cottage cheese.
Onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices & chickpea flour.
Hung yogurt and homemade cheese kababs coated with bread crumbs.
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.
Our house made lentil soup served with fresh green salad. Gluten-free.
Zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red & yellow lentils, cream & Indian herbs. Gluten-free.
Creamy lentil soup, infused with turmeric and lemon pepper. Gluten-free.
The national dish of England, slowly simmered in our famous tomato sauce with a hint of cream, zesty Indian herbs & spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Also called "murgh makhani" boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) cooked in a tomato & cream base sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Fine cut premium New Zealand lamb marinated overnight in twenty fresh herbs & spices, cooked in a tandoor makes it truly a Saffron specialty. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Bassa fish - a flaky white fish, rich in omega-3 & proteins, marinated in Rajasthani spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
A rich creamy onion sauce infused with mild spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Saffron's hottest and most fragrant curry, slowly cooked with the vinegar, potatoes and special herbs. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
Our exotic curry infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
A classic North Indian specialty, sauted and slow cooked with a special house rub. Lightly tossed with onion, bell pepper and tomatoes. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Cooked with lentils & spices. A very traditional & popular Parsi dish. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
A spinach cream sauce infused with black peppercorn and onions. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
An exotic dish of Kashmir, simmered in house tomato sauce and seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
An aromatic cream sauce slow cooked with mustard seeds and grated coconut. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
A traditional Saffron infused onion and tomato sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
A mildly sweet and sour sauce with a perfect blend of vinegar and mango chutney. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
A South Indian spiced curry sauce infused with mustard seeds and coconut. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, with exotic spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic Bombay spices & citrus. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
Medium spicy, all white chicken marinated in authentic Indian spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
Mahi mahi marinated in yogurt, Saffron, garlic & fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
Tender pieces of premium New Zealand lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic & yogurt. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
Fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
Tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild blend of yogurt, cardamom & coriander with a splash of cream. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
Skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander & dusted with exotic aromatic spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
A generous selection of tandoori gems featuring pieces of chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, shish kabab & a chicken leg. A meal fit for a rajah (king). Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.
Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes, onions, & exotic spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, cauliflower simmered in an onion & tomato sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.
North Indian specialty of slowly simmered chickpeas with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, laced with exotic spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.
Baby potatoes, tomatoes, onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds & fresh Indian spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.
Sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds & fresh ground Indian spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers & cooked in a wok. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
A spicy tangy yogurt curry simmered with vegetable fritters. Accompanied with Saffron rice.
Okra. Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions & tomatoes. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.
Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root & fresh coriander leaves. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.
Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato & cream sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Vegetable rolls simmered in onion & cream sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
Potatoes, homemade cheese, baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions & garlic. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.
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.
Chicken, lamb, shrimp & vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs & ground Indian spices.
Our classic soft leavened white bread, great for dipping in curries. Plain or with butter. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic & herbs. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions & garlic. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
A crisp naan stuffed with highly seasoned ground chicken. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Homemade cheese stuffed in a soft naan. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
A perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro & spices. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Spicy green chilis atop naan bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
White bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisins & nuts. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Thin whole wheat bread made on iron skillet.
Layered whole wheat bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Layered whole wheat bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Whole wheat puffed bread, deep fried (2 pieces).
White puffed bread, deep fried (4 pieces).
Curry, masala, or korma.
Cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, green beans & peas.
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and sprinkled with a touch of ground cumin.
Pickle, onion & mango chutney.
Aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of Saffron.
Basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream & cumin seed.
Spicy, sweet & sour relish laced with ginger & a touch of red chili.
Onions, chili powder & vinegar.
Mango, lemon, chili.
Fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers.
Traditional homemade ice cream. Mango, almond or pistachio.
A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm).
Sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of Saffron & roasted cardamom syrup.
Fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard.
Caramelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk.
Our refreshing homemade traditional yogurt drink. Fresh mango, mint, salt, sweet, plain or strawberry.
Fresh mango & cool milk blended together.
CHICKEN CURRY
GARLIC NAAN
TAWA GOAT
SOUP AND SALAD
MALAI KOFTA
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
KIDS SHRIMP AND FRIES
SAAG PANEER
DAAL MAKHANI
CHILLI PAKORAS
LACCHA PARANTHA
Chicken Bhuna
KIDS CHICKEN NUGGETS
Dahi kabab
MALABAR
POORI
Veg Pakoras
MANGO LASSI
STRAWBERRY LASSI
TADKA DAAL ( YELLOW)
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Marshall G.
Dec 24, 2024
This was our Christmas Eve Dinner. We did reservations and it was 1/2 full by 6 when we left. The Tikki Masala with Shrimp was a new Fav. I have enough sauce to repeat my meal with my own shrimp at home. The chicken curry with added potatoes is a sure winner. Like last time, our service was excellent. This is a great spot.
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Phil J.
Dec 16, 2024
I just came back from India and have been looking for an Indian restaurant, this place is as close to the food in northern India as you can find. Don't assume it is going to be so spicy that you can not enjoy it. I can handle extra hot so when I ordered I was very surprised and pleased about the spice level My friend ordered mild and he said it was very tasty and flavorful.I ordered the lamb and being very picky, It was tender and delicious.I highly recommend it and yes it is kid friendly!!
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Eric L.
Dec 14, 2024
This review is for the buffet only. Served every day from 11-3.I couldn't find a good Indian buffet in Tucson until I found this place. Is it the best Indian food you've ever tasted? No. Is it great for a buffet? Yes.I'm shy about buffets because the food is usually lukewarm no matter the quality. This place does a good job of keeping the curries very warm. No so much with the nan, but I could feel the hot temp in my mouth when I took a bite. Big bonus points from me.One other thing that sets this place apart is that they serve tandoori chicken. I don't think I've seen that at a buffet before. It could use a little more seasoning but it's good overall and a welcome surprise.The buffet has a couple of rices, a half dozen curries, cauliflower, fried fish, and the aforementioned nan and tandoori chicken. The station is clean and presentable. It's not a huge buffet so if a few people want food is gets kind of busy, but it clears out quickly.You can choose a regular plate or a tray, and the trays are a great idea to isolate the curries and prevent them from running together. See the enclosed pic.The curries have nice flavor. I stuck with the chicken tiki masala and BBQ chicken. The BBQ chicken was another welcome surprise. Good BBQ flavor while being served curry style. The nan was just OK. I like fresher (hotter) nan.The staff was really friendly and they come to your table often to refill your water which is nice since I drink a lot. Seating was quick and easy. The eating area is clean and open. Feels fresh.The price was $15.95 for the buffet and I stuck with water. Add tax and a $4 tip and I was out the door for $21.33. Good value overall. Will return.
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Cliff K.
Dec 11, 2024
This is a very spacious indoor restaurant with nice outdoor seating as well.The parking is okay. It's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. Having said that the service was fast and efficient . It's also about being realistic about the food. It serves Indian food,( including vegetarian choices.) naan, chicken Tiki Masala,lamb, goat, and vegetarian dishes.Classic Tandoori Chicken, curry chicken mandaras. The staff were monitoring the food in the line constantly while I was there even though it was two o'clock.It's still It's a great place with lots of choices good food, wonderful staff and a nice atmosphere. It would be a great place to take people who have never experienced indian food before to go to a buffet and have plenty of choices. It definitely can accommodate larger groups.
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Dimitri V.
Feb 13, 2025
We have been going since they opened. Sometimes it was great, sometimes just ok. Lately they have been hitting a very high mark every time we dine, no matter what we order. Their Mahi-mahi Tikka Masala is delicious and you can't go wrong with any of their vegetarian dishes. The Nan is fair. Service is excellent and the ambience is upscale for an Indian restaurant in Tucson. Saffron has become our new favorite (although they could raise the spice level a little- we order spicy and it is not really).
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Laura D.
Jan 31, 2025
Wow wow wow. Came here with my coworker who is from West Bengali and we are both very impressed. We did the buffet and I had everything. It was all perfect. My favorite was the ride pudding. Similar to Mexican ride pudding but lighter in flavor. The naan was soft and well fade. The curry was amazing very well flavored. And my favorite part. The chicken wasn't dry. The ambiance is very cute and I love the wall sconces they chose very unique and adds a warmth of light.
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Lindsey H.
Dec 12, 2024
I had been meaning to come to Saffron's buffet for a long time and finally made a trip up here for a delicious meal. I love Indian food and having all of the options that a buffet offers, but sometimes buffets get a bad rap due to food sitting out. That wasn't an issue here, as everything tasted super fresh, and the staff tended to it often. My favorites were the chicken curry and chana masala, but everything was delicious and fun to try. It's also a good value at $15.95. Service was decent but did have to ask for waters to be refilled. I had two plates of food and felt stuffed, but I'm already looking forward to going back!
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Palak S.
Jan 21, 2025
Ordered takeout and it was ready right when we got there. Ordered malai kofta and a karhai paneer. The malai kofta was SO good! Didn't love the karhai paneer as much, not as flavorful as I would've expected. We also ordered a few naan and some pieces were completely burnt. The manager was AMAZING about it and immediately issued a partial refund! Wouldve rated 3 stars for the food quality but service was above and beyond so added a 4th star. Would definitely order again and try other dishes.
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Cheryl R.
Jan 8, 2025
Food was excellent. Service was first class. Ambiance was friendly and upbeat. I highly recommend Saffron Indian Bistro for your dining experience. We had three first timers with us and they took the leftovers home to enjoy!
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Kathy P.
Feb 23, 2025
Love their food! The lunch buffet is great!The samosas are to die for, and the curries too!As a vegetarian I alway find something good on the lunch Buffet!Mango shakes are great too, I highly recommend them, and my opinion is they have the best Indian food in Arizona!
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