Menu for Saffron Indian Bistro

Lassi

Our refreshing homemade traditional yogurt drink. Fresh mango, mint, salt, sweet, plain or strawberry.

Mango Shake

Fresh mango & cool milk blended together.

Fresh Squeezed Lemon Lime Soda

Juice

Soda

Indian Tea (Chai)

Coffee

Bottled Water

Perrier

Iced Tea

Hot Tea

Flavored Tea

Side Sauce

Curry, masala, or korma.

Mixed Vegetables

Cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, green beans & peas.

Raita

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

Assorted Chutney

Pickle, onion & 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 seed.

Mango Chutney

Spicy, sweet & sour relish laced with ginger & a touch of red chili.

Onion Chutney

Onions, chili powder & vinegar.

Mixed Pickles

Mango, lemon, chili.

Papadums

Fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers.

Roasted Papadums

Plain Yogurt

Onion

Chilis

Onion and Chilis

Vegetable Samosa

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

Vegetable Pakoras

Mixed vegetable fritters.

Chili Paneer

Homemade cottage cheese tossed with onions & bell peppers in a spicy sauce.

Fish Pakoras

Crispy battered fish.

Saffron Shrimp

Pacific shrimp lightly battered, dusted with ground cumin, mild red chilies & coriander.

Chili Pakoras

Crispy, spicy green chilies 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).

Paneer Pakoras

Crispy battered homemade cottage cheese.

Onion Bhaji

Onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices & chickpea flour.

Kulfi

Traditional homemade ice cream. Mango, almond or pistachio.

Gulab Jamun

A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm).

Ras Malai

Sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of Saffron & roasted cardamom syrup.

Mango Pudding

Fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard.

Rice Pudding

Caramelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk.

Kids Vegetable Biryani

Kids Saffron Shrimp and Fries (4 Pieces)

Kids Chicken Tikka with Rice or Fries (5 Pieces)

Kids Chicken Nuggets with Rice or Fries (5 Pieces)

Kids Fries

Plain Saffron Salad

Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.

Saffron Salad with Chicken Tikka

Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.

Saffron Salad with Saffron Shrimp

Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette. Gluten-free.

Half Soup & Half Salad

Our house made lentil soup served with fresh green salad. Gluten-free.

Mulligatawny Shorba

Zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red & yellow lentils, cream & Indian herbs. Gluten-free.

Lentil Soup

Creamy lentil soup, infused with turmeric and lemon pepper. Gluten-free.

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.

Saffron Biryani

Chicken, lamb, shrimp & vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs & ground Indian spices.

Chicken Tikka Masala

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.

Butter Chicken

Also called "murgh makhani" boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) cooked in a tomato & cream base sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Tandoori Lamb Chops

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.

Tandoori Fish Tikka

Bassa fish - a flaky white fish, rich in omega-3 & proteins, marinated in Rajasthani spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Korma

A rich creamy onion sauce infused with mild spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Vindaloo

Saffron's hottest and most fragrant curry, slowly cooked with the vinegar, potatoes and special herbs. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.

Saffron Mughlai

Our exotic curry infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Bhuna

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.

Dhansak

Cooked with lentils & spices. A very traditional & popular Parsi dish. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Saag

A spinach cream sauce infused with black peppercorn and onions. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Rogan Josh

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.

Malabar

An aromatic cream sauce slow cooked with mustard seeds and grated coconut. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Curry

A traditional Saffron infused onion and tomato sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.

Patia

A mildly sweet and sour sauce with a perfect blend of vinegar and mango chutney. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.

Madras

A South Indian spiced curry sauce infused with mustard seeds and coconut. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Vegan and gluten-free.

Classic Tandoori Chicken

Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, with exotic spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.

Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic Bombay spices & citrus. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.

Chicken Barra

Medium spicy, all white chicken marinated in authentic Indian spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.

Saffron Ajwain Fish

Mahi mahi marinated in yogurt, Saffron, garlic & fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.

Lamb Kabab

Tender pieces of premium New Zealand lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic & yogurt. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven). Gluten-free.

Tandoori Pearl Prawns

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.

Murg Malai Kabab

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.

Shish Kabab

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.

Saffron Tandoori Grill

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.

Daal Makhani

Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Tadka Daal

Yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes, onions, & exotic spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Aloo Matar Gobhi

Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, cauliflower simmered in an onion & tomato sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.

Chana Masala

North Indian specialty of slowly simmered chickpeas with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, laced with exotic spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.

Mumbai Aloo

Baby potatoes, tomatoes, onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds & fresh Indian spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.

Mushroom Do Pyaza

Sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds & fresh ground Indian spices. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Karhai Paneer

Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers & cooked in a wok. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Yogurt Masala (Kadi)

A spicy tangy yogurt curry simmered with vegetable fritters. Accompanied with Saffron rice.

Bhindi Do Pyaza

Okra. Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions & tomatoes. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.

Baingan Bharta

Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root & fresh coriander leaves. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free & vegan.

Malai Kofta

Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato & cream sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Shahi Malai Kofta

Vegetable rolls simmered in onion & cream sauce. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Aloo Matar Paneer

Potatoes, homemade cheese, baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions & garlic. Accompanied with Saffron rice. Gluten-free.

Naan

Our classic soft leavened white bread, great for dipping in curries. Plain or with butter. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Garlic Naan

Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic & herbs. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Tandoori Roti

Traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Onion Naan

Soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions & garlic. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Keema Naan

A crisp naan stuffed with highly seasoned ground chicken. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Paneer Naan

Homemade cheese stuffed in a soft naan. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Chicken Tikka Naan

Soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Aloo Naan

Soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Masala Naan

A perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro & spices. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Bullet Naan

Spicy green chilis atop naan bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Kashmiri Naan

White bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisins & nuts. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Plain Paratha

Layered whole wheat bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Fresh Mint Paratha

Layered whole wheat bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Lachha Paratha

Layered whole wheat bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Poori

Whole wheat puffed bread, deep fried (2 pieces).

Bhature

White puffed bread, deep fried (4 pieces).