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Saffron Indian Bistro

Dinner, Indian
420 Monticello Ave Ste 117, Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 321-7005
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Butter Chicken

Boneless chicken, butter, heavy cream, tomatoes, onions and herbs. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$17.00

Meat Samosa

Triangular pies, stuffed minced lamb, grean peas and spices.

$8.00

Tikka Masala Curry

Tomatoes, reduced cream, fenugreek and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$13.00 +

Appetizers

Gobi Manchurians

Cauliflower, onions, tomatoes and spices.

$10.50

Assorted Veg Bites

Assorted of veg samosa, aloo tikki and veg pakora.

$9.00

Veg Samosa

Triangular pies, stuffed potatoes, green peas and spices.

$5.00

Meat Samosa

Triangular pies, stuffed minced lamb, grean peas and spices.

$8.00

Samosa Chat

Veg samosa, chick peas, onions, tomatoes, tamarind-date chutney and mint chutney.

$8.00

Paneer 65

Paneer (cottage cheese), onions, ginger, garlic and spices.

$13.50

Tandoori Wings

Chicken Wings, freshly ground herbs and spices.

$11.00

Chili Chicken

Boneless chicken, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh spices.

$13.00

Bhel chat

Puffed rice, tamarind-date chutney and tangy spices.

$6.00

Paneer Chili

Paneer, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and spices.

$13.50

Tikki Chole

Spiced potato patty, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, tamarind-date chutney and mint chutney.

$8.00

Mixed Vegetable Pakora

Traditional south Asian fritters, lentil flour and spices. Mixed vegetables.

$5.00

Paneer Pakora

Traditional south Asian fritters, lentil flour and spices. Paneer cubes.

$6.00

Chicken Pakora

Traditional south Asian fritters, lentil flour and spices. Boneless chicken.

$6.00

Accompaniments

Roasted Papad

Thin and crispy lentil wafer.

$3.00

Mango Chutney

Mango chunks, sweet and mild spices.

$3.00

Cucummber Raita

Yogurt, cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs.

$3.00

Achar

$3.00

Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind, jaggery, dates and spices.

$3.00

Mint Chutney

Fresh spearmint, cilantro, onions, cumin seeds and spices.

$3.00

Onion Chutney

Diced onions, amchoor, vinegar and spices.

$2.50

Onion Chutney

Diced onions, amchoor powder, vinegar, tomato puree and spices.

$3.00

Rice large

Steamed aged white basmati rice

$4.95

Rice small

steamed aged white basmati rice

$2.95

Soup and Salad

Saffron Special Seafood Soup

North Atlantic salmon, shrimp, scallops, coconut cream, blend of spices.

$12.00

Palak Soup

Fresh spinach and herbs. VEGAN

$5.00

Tomato Soup

Tomato soup, ginger and spices.

$4.50

Lentil Soup

Blend of lentil and spices.

$5.00

House Salad

Assorted greens, tomatoes, onions, carrot, bell peppers, choice of dressing.

$5.00

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber, tomatoes, onions, tangy spices.

$5.00

Chicken Soup

Chicken soup, herbs and spices.

$6.00

The Tandoor Breads

Bread Basket

An assortment of regular naan, garlic naan and aloo naan.

$10.00

Kashmiri Naan

Naan stuffed with sweet coconut, raisins, cashews and pistachio nuts.

$5.00

Chicken Keema Naan

Stuffed with minced chicken and herbs.

$4.00

Naan

Traditional soft white bread.

$3.50

Roti

Whole wheat bread.

$3.00

Palak Kulcha

Stuffed with lightly spiced spinach and herbs.

$4.50

Garlic Naan

Fresh garlic, cilantro and herbs.

$4.00

Mint Naan

Fresh spearmint, herbs and spices.

$4.00

Chili Garlic Naan

Fresh garlic, green chilies, cilantro and herbs.

$4.00

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat flour, stuffed potatoes and spices.

$4.00

Onion Kulcha

Stuffed with onions, bell peppers and spices.

$4.00

Paneer Kulcha

Stuffed with paneer and spices.

$5.00

Aloo Naan

Stuffed Potatoes, Spices.

$4.00

Cheese Paneer Naan

Cheese bread

$5.00

Regional Curries

Tikka Masala Curry

Tomatoes, reduced cream, fenugreek and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$13.00 +

Korma Curry

Soothing curry from Northern India, cashew nuts and green cardamom, reduced cream. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$13.00 +

Cilantro Curry

Chopped cilantro, reduced cream and herbs. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$13.00 +

Palak Curry

Ground spinach, reduced cream, onions, tomatoes, cream and herbs. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$13.00 +

Goan Curry

Coconut cream, herbs and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$13.00 +

Vindaloo Curry spicy

Hot tangy spicy sauce, vinegar, ginger and potatoes. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$13.00 +

Kerla Pepper Curry

Hot coconut curry, ground black peppers and blend of spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$13.00 +

Poultry

Butter Chicken

Boneless chicken, butter, heavy cream, tomatoes, onions and herbs. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$17.00

Curry Chicken

Dhaba style curry, boneless chicken, onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$16.50

Patia Chicken

Chunks of boneless chicken, organic mango chunks, ginger and herbs. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$16.50

Madras Chicken

Hot south Indian curry, tomatoes, onions, coconut cream and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$16.50

Honey Ginger Chicken

Boneless chicken, honey, curry sauces and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$16.50

Tawa Chicken

Hot boneless chicken, pan seared curry, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and garam masala. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$16.50

Karahi Chicken

Slow cooked, onion, tomatoes.

$16.50

Meat

Old Delhi Style Curry

Onions, tomatoes and blend of spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$19.50

Roganjosh

Yogurt, slow braised, green and black cardamon and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$19.50

Karahi

Slow braised, onion, tomatoes.

$19.50

From the Tandoor Oven

Tandoori Mixed Grill

Assortment of marrinated chicken, lamb, North Atlantic salmon and jumbo shrimp. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$21.50

Chicken Tikka

Chicken breast chunks, yogurt marrination, ginger, garlic and garam masala. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$17.00

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh spices grilled in tandoor. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$15.50

Saffron Kebab

Boneless chicken, saffron special blend of spices, herbs.

$16.50

Boti Kebab

Jumbo shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices.

$19.50

Tandoori Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp, herbs and freshly ground spices. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$19.50

Fish Tikka

Chunks of North Atlantic salmon, yoghurt, chili, garlic and ginger, herbs. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$19.50

Paneer Shashlik Tandoor

Paneer, yoghurt, ginger, garlic and spices. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$17.00

Vegetable Shashlik Tandoor

Broccoli, bell peppers, cauliflower, yoghurt, ginger, garlic and blend of spices. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$15.50

Lamb Chops

Lamb chops, special blend of spices, herbs.

$30.00

Reshmi Kebab Tandoor

Boneless chicken, marinated with yogurt, almond paste, ginger and garlic. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$16.50

Aatshi Kebab Tandoor

Boneless chunks of lamb, herbs and spices. Served as a sizzler on the sauteed bed of fresh vegetables and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmati rice.

$19.00

Extra Masala Sauce

$6.00

Vegetarian Specialties

Dal Makhani Vegetarian

Black lentils, tomatoes, reduced cream, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.00

Dal Tarka Vegetarian

Yellow lentils, tomatoes, garlic, onions and curry leaves. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.00

Baingan Bharta Vegetarian

Roasted eggplants, green peas, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$14.50

Chana Masala Vegetarian

Chick peas, onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.00

Baingan Aloowala Vegetetarian

Eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.00

Aloo Gobi Vegetarian

Potatoes, cauliflower, herbs and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.00

Bhindi Masala Vegetarian

Okra, onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.00

Corn Palak Vegetarian

Corn kernels, spinach, onions, tomatoes, reduced cream and herbs. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.00

Malai Kofta Vegetarian

Paneer and potato dumplings, cream, cashew paste, nuts and raisins. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.50

Matar Paneer Vegetarian

Paneer, green peas, curry sauce and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.50

Paneer Makhani Vegetarian

Paneer, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cream and herbs. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.50

Shahi Paneer Vegetarian

Grated paneer, onions, cream, bell peppers, herbs and cashew nuts. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.50

Matar Mushroom Vegetarian

Green peas, mushrooms, ginger, garlic and spices. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$14.50

Methi Malai Corn Vegetarian

Corn kernels, fenugreek, cream and herbs. Served with steamed aged white basmatic rice.

$15.50

Karahi Mixed Vegetarian

Slow cooked, onions, tomatoes.

$14.50

Rice Specialties

Saffron Seafood Biryani Rice

Aged steamed white basmati rice, North Atlantic salmon, jumbo shrimp, scallops, blue crab meat, cardamom and freshly ground spices. Served with raita.

$20.50

Navrattan Biryani Rice

Aged steamed white basmati rice, organic mixed vegetables, saffron, cashews, raisins and nuts. Served with raita.

$14.00

Chicken Biryani

Basmati rice, boneless chicken, ground spices, saffron.

$16.50

Meat Biryani Rice

Aged steamed white basmati rice, cardamom, nuts, herbs and freshly ground spices. Served with raita.

$19.50

Shrimp Biryani Rice

Aged steamed white basmati rice, jumbo shrimp, nuts, herbs and freshly ground spices. Served with raita.

$19.50

Extra Rice Small

$3.00

Extra Rice Large

$6.00

Children's Menu

Kids Chicken Nuggets and Fries

Chicken nuggets and fries

$8.00

Kids Tandoori

Mild chicken tikka, malai kebabs and fries.

$9.00

Dessert

Kheer

Traditional Indian rice pudding, cardamon, rose syrup, nuts and raising.

$4.00

Pistachio Kulfi

Homemade ice cream and pistachio nuts.

$6.00

Mango Kulfi

Homemade ice cream and cream flavor.

$5.00

Malai Kulfi

Homemade ice cream, cream flavor

$5.00

Gulab jammun

Fried milk pastry balls/ honey

$5.00

Beverages

Chai

Traditional Indian Tea brewed with whole milk, Green Cardamom, Ginger and Spices.

$4.50

Indian Hot Tea

Black tea and spices.

$3.00

Indian Coffee

Traditional Indian Coffee brewed with whole milk and spices

$4.00

Coffee

Indian ground coffee.

$3.00

Mango Lassi

Organic mango chunks, mango pulp and yogurt.

$4.50

Unsweet Iced Tea

$3.00

Sweet Iced Tea

$3.00

Soft Drink

$3.00

Juice

$3.50

Lemonade

$3.00

Bottled Spring Water

$2.00

Raspberry Iced Tea

$3.00

South Indian Specialties

Idli Sambhar

Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with sambhar and chutney.

$5.00

Vada Sambhar

Deep fried patties made of white lentils and spices served with sambar and chutney.

$5.00

Plain Dosa

Crispy rice and lentil flour crepe, served with sambar & chutney.

$8.00

Onion Chilli Uttapam

Lentil & rice flour pancakes topped with onion and chili peppers.

$9.00

Masala Dosa

Crispy rice and lentil flour crepe, stuffed with spiced potatoes masala served with sambar & chutney.

$10.00

Mysore Dosa

Crispy rice and lentil flour crepe smeared with coconut, tomato and cilantro chutney.

$9.00

Green Chili Dosa

Crispy rice and lentil flour crepe smothered with green chilies.

$9.00

Mysore Masala Dosa

Crispy rice and lentil flour crepe layered with special mysore chutney served with sambar & chutney.

$10.00

Chili Paneer Doda

Crispy rice and lentil flour crepe, stuffed with paneer chili & spices.

$12.00
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About Saffron Indian Bistro

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At Saffron Indian Bistro, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional dining experience every time you walk through our door. Each dish on our extensive menu is prepared to order using only the freshest and highest quality of ingredients. We bring you a blend of traditional methods and modern techniques to serve you the finest Authentic Indian Cuisine. Our chefs are committed to make the food enjoyable with the right blend of spices & herbs to each & every delicacies. All dishes are made per your choice of spice level, to let you really enjoy your food. Mild, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot, Indian Hot.

  • 420 Monticello Ave Ste 117, Norfolk, VA 23510
  • Dinner, Indian, Lunch Specials
  • (757) 321-7005
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