Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices.
$7.14
Vegetable Pakoras
Mixed vegetable fritters
$8.34
Chili Paneer
Home made cheese tossed with onions and bell peppers in a spicy sauce.
$14.34
Chicken Samosa
Crispy turnovers stuffed with chopped chicken.
$8.34
Saffron Shrimp
Pacific shrimp lightly battered and dusted with ground cumin, mild red chili, and coriander.
$13.14
Chili Pakoras
Crispy, spicy green chilis with a coating of chickpea flour.
$8.34
Curry & Fries
Your choice of masala, korma, or curry sauce, Served with masala fries.
$9.53
Chole Bhature
A popular North indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and bhatura (fried bread).
$14.34
Fish Pakoras
Crispy battered fish.
$14.34
Paneer Pakora
Crispy battered homemade cottage cheese.
$11.94
Onion Bhaji
Onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices and chickpea flour,.
$8.34
Soup and Salad
Saffron Salad - With Chicken Tikka
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette.
$13.14
Saffron Salad - With Safron Shrimp
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette.
$14.34
Saffron Salad - Plain
Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette.
$10.74
Mulligatawny Shorba
A zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red & yellow lentils, cream & indian herbs.
$10.74
Half Soup & Half Salad
Our house made lentil soup served with fresh green salad.
$11.94
Lentil Soup
Creamy lentil soup, infused with turmeric and lemon pepper.
$9.53
Vegetables Bahar
Daal Makhani
Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the northwest Indian frontier
$16.73
Tadka Daal (Vegan)
Yellow lentils slow cooked with tomatoes, onions, with a touch of butter and Indian spices
$16.73
Aloo Matar Gobhi (Vegan)
Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, and cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce.
$16.73
Chana Masala (Vegan)
A north Indian specialty of slow simmered chick peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic and laced with exotic spices.
$16.73
Mumbai Aloo (Vegan)
Baby potatoes, tomatoes and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian Spices
$16.73
Mushroom Do Pyaza (Vegan)
Sauteed mushroom, tomato & onion prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices.
$16.73
Karhai Paneer
Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers and cooked in a wok.
$16.73
Bhindi Do Pyaza (Vegan)
(Okra) Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes.
$16.73
Yogurt Masala
(kadi) A spicy, tangy yogurt curry simmered with vegetable fritters.
$16.73
Baingan Bharta (Vegan)
Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilies, ginger root, and fresh coriander leaves.
$17.94
Malai Kofta
Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce.
$16.73
Shahi Kofta
Vegetable rolls simmered in onion and cream sauce.
$16.73
Aloo Matar Paneer
Potatoes, homemade cheese and baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions and garlic.
$16.73
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.
$16.73
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.
$40.74
Butter Chicken
Also called "Murgh Makhani" boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) cooked in a tomato & cream base sauce.
$17.94
Our Chef's Specialties
Korma
A rich creamy onion sauce infused with mild spices.
$16.73
Vindaloo
Saffron's hottest and most fragrant curry, slowly cooked with the vinegar, potatoes and special herbs.
$16.73
Saffron Mughlai
Our exotic curry infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers.
$16.73
Bhuna
A classic north indian specialty, sauteed and slow cooked with a special house rub. Lightly tossed with onion, bell pepper and tomatoes.
$16.73
Dhansak
Cooked with lentils & spices. A very traditional & popular parsi dish.
$16.73
Malabar
An aromatic cream sauce slow cooked with mustard seeds and grated coconut.
$16.73
Curry
A traditional saffron infused onion and tomato sauce.
$16.73
Patia
A mildly sweet and sour sauce with a perfect blend of vinegar and mango chutney.
$16.73
Madras
A south indian spiced curry sauce infused with mustard seeds and coconut.
$16.73
Treasures from the Tandoor
Classic Tandoori Chicken
Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic with exotic spices.
$15.54
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic bombay spices & citrus.
$15.54
Chicken Barra
Medium spicy, all white chicken marinated in authentic indian spices.
$15.54
Saffron Ajwain Fish
Mahi mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic & fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven.
$21.54
Lamb Kabab
Premium new zealand tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic & yogurt.
$17.94
Tandoori Pearl Prawns
Fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and north indian spices.
$17.94
Murg Malai Kabab
Tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild bled of yogurt, cardamom & coriander with a splash of cream.
$15.54
Shish Kabab
Skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh gren chilis, mint, coriander & dusted with exotic aromatic spices.
$15.54
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).
$22.74
Biryani
Biryani - Chicken
$17.94
Biryani - Lamb
$19.14
Biryani - Shrimp
$19.14
Biryani - Vegetables
$16.73
Biryani - Mutton
$19.14
Saffron Biryani
Chicken, lamb, shrimp and vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs & ground indian spices.
$19.14
Kid's Menu
Kid's Vegetable Biryani
$8.34
Kid's Chicken Tikka with Rice or Fries
5 Pieces.
$9.53
Kid's Chicken Nuggets with Rice or Fries
5 Pieces.
$7.14
Kid's Saffron Shrimp and Fries
4 Pieces.
$10.74
Fries
$5.94
Hand Crafted Breads
Naan
Our classic soft leavened white bread, great for dipping in curries plain or with butter.
$3.54
Garlic Naan
Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic and herbs.
$4.20
Tandoori Roti
Traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven.
$3.54
Onion Naan
Soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions and garlic.
$4.20
Keema Naan
A crisp naan stuffed with highly seasoned ground chicken.
$5.40
Paneer Naan
Homemade cheese stuffed in soft naan.
$4.74
Chicken Tikka Naan
Soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka.
$5.94
Aloo Naan
Soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes.
$4.20
Masala Naan
A perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro and spices.
$7.14
Bullet Naan
Spicy green chilis atop naan bread.
$4.74
Kashmiri Naan
White bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisin and nuts.
$5.94
Plain Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread.
$4.20
Plain Paratha with Fresh Mint
Layered whole wheat bread.
$4.74
Poori
Whole wheat puffed bread, deep fried (2 pcs)
$5.40
Bhature
White puffed bread, deep fried (4 pcs)
$5.94
Sides
Side Sauce - Small
Curry, Masala, or Korma Choice of small or large.
$5.94
Side Sauce - Large
Curry, Masala, or Korma Choice of small or large.
$9.53
Mixed Vegetables
Cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, green beans and peas.
$5.94
Raita
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and sprinkled with a touch of ground cumin.
$5.40
Assorted Chutney
Pickle, onion chutney and mango chutney
$4.20
Saffron Rice
Aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron.
$3.54
Pulao Rice
Basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream & cumin seeds.
$7.14
Mango Chutney
Spicy, sweet and sour relish laced with ginger and a touch of red chili
$3.54
Onion Chutney
Onions, chili powder and vinegar
$3.54
Side of Mixed Pickles
Mango, lemon, chili
$3.30
Side of Papadums
Fried crispy thin indian spiced lentil wafers.
$3.30
Side of Roasted Papadums
$3.54
Side of Plain Yogurt
$3.60
Side of Onions
$1.20
Side of Chilis
$1.20
Side of Chilis & Onions
$2.40
Side of Vegetables
$3.60
Side of Paneer
$3.60
Side of White Meat Chicken
$3.60
Mithaas-Desserts
Mango Kulfi
Traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream.
$6.60
Almond Kulfi
Traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream.
$6.60
Pistachio Kulfi
Traditional homemade mango Indian ice cream.
$6.60
Gulab Jamun
A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm).
$6.60
Rice Pudding
Caramelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk.
$6.60
Mango Pudding
Fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard.
$6.60
Ras Malai
Sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of saffron and roasted cardamon syrup.
$6.60
Gajar Halwa
Carrot pudding. (Give us 10 minutes to prepare).
$8.34
Drinks
Lassi
Our refreshing homemade traditional yogurt drink, fresh mango, mint, salt, sweet, plain or strawberry.
$4.74
Mango Shake
Fresh mango and cool milk blended together, what a treat!
$4.74
Juices - Mango
Choice of mango, cucumber, apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, watermelon (seasonal).
$4.20
Juices - Cucumber
Choice of mango, cucumber, apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, watermelon (seasonal).
$4.20
Juices - Apple
Choice of mango, cucumber, apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, watermelon (seasonal).
$3.90
Juices - Pineapple
Choice of mango, cucumber, apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, watermelon (seasonal).
$3.90
Juices - Orange
Choice of mango, cucumber, apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, watermelon (seasonal).
$3.90
Juices - Cranberry
Choice of mango, cucumber, apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, watermelon (seasonal).
$3.90
Juices - Watermelon
Choice of mango, cucumber, apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry, watermelon (seasonal).
$4.74
Soda
Pepsi, diet pepsi, dr. pepper, sierra mist, tropicana lemonade.