Saffron Indian Bistro
Popular
Vegetable Samosa
(V) Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices
$8.50 +Saffron Shrimp
Pacific shrimp lightly battered, dusted with ground cumin, mild red chilies and coriander
$15.50Butter Chicken
(GF) Also called ���murgh makhani��� boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) in a tomato and cream-based sauce, accompanied with saffron rice
$19.50 +Chicken Tikka Masala
(GF) The national dish of England, slowly simmered in our famous tomato sauce with a hint of cream and zesty Indian herbs and spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$19.50 +Tandoori Lamb Chops
(GF) Fine cut premium New Zealand lamb marinated overnight in twenty fresh herbs and spices, cooked in a tandoor makes it truly a saffron specialty, accompanied with saffron rice
$38.50Tandoori Fish Tikka
(GF) Basa fish, a flaky white fish, rich in omega 3 and proteins, marinated in rajasthani spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$23.00 +Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa
(V) Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices
$8.50 +Chole Bhature
A popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and bhatura (fried bread)
$18.50Saffron Shrimp
Pacific shrimp lightly battered, dusted with ground cumin, mild red chilies and coriander
$15.50Chole Kulcha
A popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and kulcha (soft, fluffy mini naan bread)
$18.50Soup & Salad
Saffron Salad
(GF) Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers, served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette
$14.00 +Mulligatawny Shorba
(GF) A zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red and yellow lentils, cream and Indian herbs
$15.50Signature Dishes
Chicken Tikka Masala
(GF) The national dish of England, slowly simmered in our famous tomato sauce with a hint of cream and zesty Indian herbs and spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$19.50 +Butter Chicken
(GF) Also called ���murgh makhani��� boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) in a tomato and cream-based sauce, accompanied with saffron rice
$19.50 +Tandoori Lamb Chops
(GF) Fine cut premium New Zealand lamb marinated overnight in twenty fresh herbs and spices, cooked in a tandoor makes it truly a saffron specialty, accompanied with saffron rice
$38.50Tandoori Fish Tikka
(GF) Basa fish, a flaky white fish, rich in omega 3 and proteins, marinated in rajasthani spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$23.00 +Chef's Special
Treasures
Murg Malai Kabab
(GF) Tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild blend of yogurt, cardamom and coriander with a splash of cream
$18.50 +Saffron Ajwain Fish
(GF) Mahi mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic and fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven
$24.00 +Tamarind Chicken
(GF) Tender pieces of white meat marinated in yogurt, tamarind, cardamon, cream and mild indian herbs
$21.00 +Classic Tandoori Chicken
(GF) Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, with exotic spices
$18.50 +Shish Kebab
(GF) Skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander and dusted with exotic aromatic spices
$18.50 +Lamb Kebab
(GF) Premium New Zealand tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic and yogurt
$22.00 +Tandoori Pearl Prawns
(GF) Fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices
$22.00 +Chicken Tikka Kabab
(GF) Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic bombay spices and citrus
$18.50 +Saffron Tandoori Grill
(GF) A generous selection of tandoori gems featuring pieces of chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, shish kabab and a chicken leg, a meal fit for a rajah (king)
$27.50 +Tandoori Fish Tikka
(GF) Basa fish, a flaky white fish, rich in omega 3 and proteins, marinated in rajasthani spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$23.00 +Tandoori Lamb Chops
(GF) Fine cut premium New Zealand lamb marinated overnight in twenty fresh herbs and spices, cooked in a tandoor makes it truly a saffron specialty, accompanied with saffron rice
$38.50Harjeet Chicken
$22.00 +Vegetables Bahar
Mushroom do Pyaza
(GF) (VN) Sauteed mushroom, tomato and onion prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Karahi Paneer
(GF) Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers and cooked in a wok, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Bhindi do Pyaza - Okra
(GF) (VN) Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Dal Makhani
(GF) Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Tadka Dal
(GF) (VN) Yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes, onions and exotic spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Chana Masala
(GF) (VN) A North Indian specialty of slow-simmered chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic and laced with exotic spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Yogurt Masala - Kadi
(GF) A spicy, tangy yogurt curry simmered with vegetable fritters, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Aloo Matar Paneer
(GF) Potatoes, homemade cheese and baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onions and garlic, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Aloo Matar Gobhi
(GF) (VN) Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas and cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Mumbai Aloo
(GF) (VN) Baby potatoes, tomatoes and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian spices, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Baingan Bharta
(GF) (VN) Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root and fresh coriander leaves, accompanied with saffron rice
$18.50 +Biryani
Goat Biryani
An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed, accented with freshly ground Indian spices and seasoned with herbs and a hint of exotic saffron
$21.00 +Vegetable Biryani
An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed, accented with freshly ground Indian spices and seasoned with herbs and a hint of exotic saffron
$18.50 +Chicken Biryani
An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed, accented with freshly ground Indian spices and seasoned with herbs and a hint of exotic saffron
$19.50 +Shrimp Biryani
An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed, accented with freshly ground Indian spices and seasoned with herbs and a hint of exotic saffron
$21.00 +Lamb Biryani
An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed, accented with freshly ground Indian spices and seasoned with herbs and a hint of exotic saffron
$21.00 +Saffron Biryani
Chicken, lamb, shrimp and vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs freshly ground Indian spices
$22.00 +PLAIN BIRYANI
$14.00Breads
Sides
Onion & Chilis
$3.50Plain Yogurt
$4.50Raita
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and sprinkled with a touch of ground cumin
$5.00Side Sauce
$7.50 +Large Plain Saag
$14.00Kid's Menu
Desserts
Rice Pudding
Caramelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk
$7.00Beverages
Lassi
Our refreshing homemade traditional yogurt drink: fresh mango, mint, salt, sweet, plain or strawberry
$6.50Cucumber Juice
$5.00Flavored Tea
$4.00Bottled Water
$4.50Pineapple Juice
$5.00Coffee
$5.00Perrier
$5.50Apple Juice
$5.00Mango Juice
$5.00Orange Juice
$5.00Seasonal Juice
$5.00Hot Tea
$4.00Iced Tea
$4.00Indian Chai Tea
$5.00Cranberry Juice
$5.00Watermelon Juice
$5.00CATERING
Raita
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and sprinkled with a touch of ground cumin
$5.00Vegetable Samosa
(V) Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices
$8.50 +Tandoori Chicken Tray
Bone-in chicken baked in a clay oven, marinated with yogurt and spices (25 pieces)
$93.50