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Saffron

Dinner, Indian
1143 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 593-4269
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Jafrani Malai Kofta

stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich
 tomato and onion gravy with cashews

$22.00

Saffron's Bites

General Tso Cauliflower

Our own take on the spicy Indo-chinese classic

$15.00

Rawa Fried Shrimp

From the shores of Goa. Crispy, golden prawns take a dip in crunchy sooji coating, served with mint yoghurt (3pc)

$13.00

Bhel Poori

Crunchy mix of puffed rice, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh veggies, and a dash of spices

$12.00

Samosa Chaat

Spicy potato mix, fried, smashed and topped with sweet, yoghurt, tamarind and spicy chutneys

$11.00

Vada Pav (2 pc)

Hot potato vada, crispy bites, and tangy chutneys, inside a soft bun, served with spicy red masala (1pc)

$14.00

Onion Bhaji

Golden, crispy onion fritters spiced just right

$12.00

Cheese Naan

sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts, 
 onions, cilantro

$14.00

Saffron Salad

$14.00

Black Pepper Chicken Tikka

Tandoori-spiced, yoghurt-marinated, Chettinad black pepper grilled chicken bites, served with lettuce wraps

$14.00

Masala Fries

Crispy golden fries dusted with a blend of Indian spice

$8.00

Paneer Pakora

Our take on Kwality's Paneer fritters

$10.00

Paneer Paratha Roll

Warm paratha layered with spicy paneer, peppers, and onions

$12.00

Chicken Paratha Roll

Yoghurt-marinated grilled chicken rolled up in a flaky paratha with peppers, onions, and green chutney

$12.00

Samosa (2pc)

Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys

$12.00

Chicken 65 (gf) *NEW*

South Indian style Fried Chicken with homemade habanero dip.

$16.00

Pav Bhaji (2pc)

Spiced mashed vegetables with hot, buttered soft buns, just like Chowpatty. Nothing says Bombay more.

$14.00

Saffron Classics

Lahsooni Saag Paneer

Paneer sautéed and simmered with spiced spinach gravy, roasted garlic and cilantro

$22.00

Saffron’s Daal Makhani

Black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter

$19.00

Baingan Bhartha (spiced eggplant hash)

Roasted eggplant subzi cooked in onion & tomato and garlic with aromatic Indian spices

$19.00

Jafrani Malai Kofta

stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich
 tomato and onion gravy with cashews

$22.00

Paneer Butter

Paneer simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with a blend of aromatic spices.

$22.00

Malabar Shrimp Curry

Gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilis, our coriander masala blend, coconut milk

$24.00

Malvani Chicken Curry

Spicy Maharashtrian Chicken Curry

$23.00

Adraki Aloo Gobhi (V)

Cauliflower and potato subzi

$19.00

Daal of the Day (V)

Fresh Lentil of the day thats ever changing.

$18.00

ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)

our secret recipe — robust smoky flavors and bold spices

$25.00

Chicken Tikka Masala

National dish of UK; Rocky Jr. free range roasted chicken breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek

$25.00

Lamb Curry

Lamb leg slow braised with over 21 different Indian spices

$26.00

Saffron Chicken Biryani

Fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with chicken and house spice blend cooked “Dum Pukht” served with raita and papad

$25.00

Seasonal Vegetable

Chefs choice vegetable of the day.

$18.00

Breads & Sides

Butter Naan

Leavened Bread

$5.00

Garlic Naan

Leavened bread baked with garlic and cilantro on top

$6.00

Onion Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with onions and spices

$6.00

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat flat bread

$5.00

Lachha Paratha

layered whole wheat bread with butter

$6.00

Roomali Roti (Single)

handkerchief bread

$6.00

Pickle

pickled mixed vegetables, green mango and spices

$2.00

Lemon, Onion & Chili 🌶️ 🍋 🧅

Onion, Lemons and Chilli salad

$3.00

Basmati Rice

steamed Basmati rice

$5.00

Cucumber Raita

Cooling cucumber and yogurt raita

$4.00

Papad

$4.00

Mint Chutney (4 oz)

$3.00

Tamarind Chutney (4 oz)

$3.00

Desserts

Elaichi Kheer

Creamy rice dessert delicately flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachio

$8.00

Gulab Jamun (3 pcs)

Cheese dumplings simmered in sugar syrup sauce and garnished with pistachios; served hot

$9.00

Rasmalai (3 pcs)

cheese dumplings in a milk reduction, garnished with nuts and served cold

$10.00

Beverages

Minty Lemonade

$5.00

Iced Tea

$5.00

Mango Lassi

A delightful Mango and Yogurt drink infused with Cardamom.

$7.00

Masala Chai

$6.00

Pelligrino Sparkling Water (500ml)

Pelligrino, sparkling water

$5.00

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love

$5.00

Sprite

A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool​

$5.00

Saffron's Bites

General Tso Cauliflower

Our own take on the spicy Indo-chinese classic

$15.00

Rawa Fried Shrimp

From the shores of Goa. Crispy, golden prawns take a dip in crunchy sooji coating, served with mint yoghurt (3pc)

$13.00

Bhel Poori

Crunchy mix of puffed rice, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh veggies, and a dash of spices

$12.00

Samosa Chaat

Spicy potato mix, fried, smashed and topped with sweet, yoghurt, tamarind and spicy chutneys

$11.00

Vada Pav (2 pc)

Hot potato vada, crispy bites, and tangy chutneys, inside a soft bun, served with spicy red masala (1pc)

$14.00

Onion Bhaji

Golden, crispy onion fritters spiced just right

$12.00

Cheese Naan

sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts, 
 onions, cilantro

$14.00

Saffron Salad

$14.00

Black Pepper Chicken Tikka

Tandoori-spiced, yoghurt-marinated, Chettinad black pepper grilled chicken bites, served with lettuce wraps

$14.00

Masala Fries

Crispy golden fries dusted with a blend of Indian spice

$8.00

Paneer Pakora

Our take on Kwality's Paneer fritters

$10.00

Paneer Paratha Roll

Warm paratha layered with spicy paneer, peppers, and onions

$12.00

Chicken Paratha Roll

Yoghurt-marinated grilled chicken rolled up in a flaky paratha with peppers, onions, and green chutney

$12.00

Samosa (2pc)

Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys

$12.00

Chicken 65 (gf) *NEW*

South Indian style Fried Chicken with homemade habanero dip.

$16.00

Pav Bhaji (2pc)

Spiced mashed vegetables with hot, buttered soft buns, just like Chowpatty. Nothing says Bombay more.

$14.00

Saffron Classics

Lahsooni Saag Paneer

Paneer sautéed and simmered with spiced spinach gravy, roasted garlic and cilantro

$22.00

Saffron’s Daal Makhani

Black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter

$19.00

Baingan Bhartha (spiced eggplant hash)

Roasted eggplant subzi cooked in onion & tomato and garlic with aromatic Indian spices

$19.00

Jafrani Malai Kofta

stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich
 tomato and onion gravy with cashews

$22.00

Paneer Butter

Paneer simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with a blend of aromatic spices.

$22.00

Malabar Shrimp Curry

Gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilis, our coriander masala blend, coconut milk

$24.00

Malvani Chicken Curry

Spicy Maharashtrian Chicken Curry

$23.00

Adraki Aloo Gobhi (V)

Cauliflower and potato subzi

$19.00

Seasonal Vegetable

Chefs choice vegetable of the day.

$18.00

Daal of the Day (V)

Fresh Lentil of the day thats ever changing.

$18.00

ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)

our secret recipe — robust smoky flavors and bold spices

$25.00

Chicken Tikka Masala

National dish of UK; Rocky Jr. free range roasted chicken breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek

$25.00

Lamb Curry

Lamb leg slow braised with over 21 different Indian spices

$26.00

Saffron Chicken Biryani

Fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with chicken and house spice blend cooked “Dum Pukht” served with raita and papad

$25.00

Breads & Sides

Butter Naan

Leavened Bread

$5.00

Garlic Naan

Leavened bread baked with garlic and cilantro on top

$6.00

Onion Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with onions and spices

$6.00

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat flat bread

$5.00

Lachha Paratha

layered whole wheat bread with butter

$6.00

Roomali Roti (Single)

handkerchief bread

$6.00

Pickle

pickled mixed vegetables, green mango and spices

$2.00

Lemon, Onion & Chili 🌶️ 🍋 🧅

Onion, Lemons and Chilli salad

$4.00

Basmati Rice

steamed Basmati rice

$5.00

Cucumber Raita

Cooling cucumber and yogurt raita

$4.00

Papad

$4.00

Mint Chutney (4 oz)

$3.00

Tamarind Chutney (4 oz)

$3.00

Desserts

Elaichi Kheer

Creamy rice dessert delicately flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachio

$8.00

Gulab Jamun (3 pcs)

Cheese dumplings simmered in sugar syrup sauce and garnished with pistachios; served hot

$9.00

Rasmalai (3 pcs)

cheese dumplings in a milk reduction, garnished with nuts and served cold

$10.00

Beverages

Minty Lemonade

$5.00

Iced Tea

$5.00

Mango Lassi

A delightful Mango and Yogurt drink infused with Cardamom.

$7.00

Masala Chai

$6.00

Pelligrino Sparkling Water (500ml)

Pelligrino, sparkling water

$5.00

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love

$5.00

Sprite

A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool​

$5.00

Weekend Brunch

Channa Bhatura

Puffed fried bread served with channa masala

$19.00

Masala Omelette & Pav

Nukaad Wala 
 - Three-egg omelette with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, green chiles, and cilantro. Served with 
 toast and masala tots

$17.00

Aaloo Kulcha and Chole

Freshly baked spiced potato flatbread, butter, raita (1pc)

$18.00

Snacks 🥪🍟

Parle G

$4.00

General Tso Cauliflower

Our own take on the spicy Indo-chinese classic

$15.00

Onion Bhaji

Golden, crispy onion fritters spiced just right

$12.00

Samosa Chaat

Spicy potato mix, fried, smashed and topped with sweet, yoghurt, tamarind and spicy chutneys

$11.00

Chicken 65 (gf) *NEW*

South Indian style Fried Chicken with homemade habanero dip.

$16.00

Masala Fries

Crispy golden fries dusted with a blend of Indian spice

$8.00

Pav Bhaji (2pc)

Spiced mashed vegetables with hot, buttered soft buns, just like Chowpatty. Nothing says Bombay more.

$14.00

Samosa (2pc)

Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys

$12.00

Paneer Pakora

Our take on Kwality's Paneer fritters

$10.00

Brownie

Contains eggs

$5.00

Bhel Poori

Crunchy mix of puffed rice, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh veggies, and a dash of spices

$12.00

Chai ☕️

Masala Chai

$6.00

Entrées 🥘

Basmati Rice

steamed Basmati rice

$5.00

ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)

our secret recipe — robust smoky flavors and bold spices

$25.00

Lahsooni Saag Paneer

Paneer sautéed and simmered with spiced spinach gravy, roasted garlic and cilantro

$22.00

Malvani Chicken Curry

Spicy Maharashtrian Chicken Curry

$23.00

Lamb Curry

Lamb leg slow braised with over 21 different Indian spices

$26.00

Saffron’s Daal Makhani

Black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter

$19.00
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About Saffron

  • 1143 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070
  • Dinner, Indian
  • (650) 593-4269
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