Saffron Menu – San Carlos, CA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : San Carlos, CA

From the Delhi-raised restaurateur that brought you Michelin-starred Rasa, Saffron is Northern India born, SF raised Indian comfort food. In 2003, Ajay Walia was inspired to share his love for the food, comforts, and culture of his native India, so he assembled a talented team to bring the food he loved from his childhood to the city he loved as an adult

Restaurant with a seasonal take on Northern Indian fare presented in chic, sophisticated surrounds. Based on 788 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Saffron 94070

Address:
1143 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

Phone: (650) 593-4269

Website:

Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM

Menu

San Carlos Dine In Ordering
Elaichi Kheer
Creamy rice dessert delicately flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachio		 $8.00
Gulab Jamun
Cheese dumplings simmered in sugar syrup sauce and garnished with pistachios; served hot		 $9.00
Rasmalai
So poached homemade cheese dumplings in a reduced milk sauce, garnished with nuts		 $10.00
Carrot Halwa $10.00
Payasam $11.00
Suji Halwa $7.50
Kulfi $8.00
San Carlos Take Out Lunch Ordering
Elaichi Kheer $8.00
Gulab Jamun $8.00
Rasmalai $10.00
Fresh Corn Soup
coconut, curry leaves, shallots and black mustard		 $13.00
Onion Bhaji
red onion pakoras served with chutney		 $12.00
Kale Pakoras
kale fritters served with chutneys		 $12.00
Chicken 65
South Indian style spiced fried chicken served with house made habanero dip		 $14.00
Lamb Kofta
spiced lamb kofta kabobs (meatballs), spicy tomato sauce		 $15.00
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys		 $11.00
Cheese Naan
sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts, onions, cilantro		 $12.00
General Tso’s Cauliflower
Indian Chinese style cauliflower in a tomato chili sauce, chives, sesame seeds		 $14.00
Tandoori Paneer
marinated paneer, tandoori spices, skewered onions, bell pepper		 $18.00
Tandoori Shrimp
marinated bay shrimp with tandoori spices		 $19.00
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka Kabob
chicken thigh marinated with tandoori spices, tellicherry pepper		 $18.00
Chicken Tandoori
half chicken (bone-in) marinated in yogurt		 $20.00
Chicken Tikka Kabob
marinated chicken breast served with chutney		 $18.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Basmati Rice $5.00
ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)
our secret recipe — robust smoky flavors and bold spices		 $23.00
Malabar Shrimp Curry
gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilies, our coriander masala blend, coconut milk		 $22.00
Saffon’s Famous Butter Chicken
Saffron’s roasted chicken simmered in makhani (spiced tomato) sauce, fenugreek and ginger		 $22.00
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek		 $23.00
Chettinad Chicken Masala
chicken cooked with house blend of spices, tellicherry pepper and coconut milk		 $23.00
Traditional Chicken Curry
punjabi style, whole spices, tomatoes, potatoes, fenugreek, ginger, garlic		 $22.00
Saffron Chicken Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with chicken and house spice blend cooked Dum Pukht and served with raita, papad		 $23.00
Traditional Lamb Curry
lamb leg slow-braised with over 21 different Indian spices, yogurt		 $25.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek		 $23.00
Lahsooni Saag Paneer
spinach, mustard, onions, spices, paneer, roasted garlic		 $21.00
Saffron’s Daal Makhani
black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter		 $19.00
Paneer Masala
homemade paneer, diced onions, peppers, fenugreek, ginger		 $19.00
Butternut Squash Coconut Curry
Butternut squash cooked in a coconut based curry sauce		 $19.00
Jafrani Malai Kofta
stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich tomato and onion gravy with cashews		 $21.00
Baingan Bhartha (Spiced Eggplant Hash)
roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes, Indian spices		 $19.00
Adraki Aloo Gobhi
cauliflower, potatoes, mild spice blend, cilantro, and ginger		 $18.00
Channa Masala
delicious garbanzo beans, onions, tomatoes, cooked with green chilies and a touch of garam masala		 $17.00
Daal Of The Day $17.00
Roomali Roti (Single)
handkerchief bread		 $6.00
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		 $5.00
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flat bread		 $5.00
Whole Wheat Paratha $6.00
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love		 $5.00
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want		 $5.00
Sprite
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool		 $5.00
Mango Lassi $6.00
Pelligrino Sparkling Water (500ml) $6.00
Pickle $1.00
Papad $4.00
Plain Yogurt $3.00
Onions, Lemon And Chili $4.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Tamarind Chutney $3.00
Mint Chutney $3.00
San Carlos Brunch Ordering
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love		 $5.00
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want		 $5.00
Sprite
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool		 $5.00
Mango Lassi $6.00
Pelligrino Sparkling Water (500ml) $6.00
Tips – Cooking Line Staff
Tips – Cooking line staff		 $3.00
Masala Tots
Tater tots sprinkled with Indian masala		 $8.00
Masala Maggi
Spiced Indian ramen noodles— a childhood favorite		 $11.00
Chatpatta Aloo
Sweet and spicy masala tots coated with mouth-watering tangy sauce and spices		 $10.00
Onion Bhaji
red onion pakoras served with chutney		 $12.00
Kale Pakoras
kale fritters served with chutneys		 $12.00
Lamb Kofta
spiced lamb kofta kabobs (meatballs), spicy tomato sauce		 $15.00
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys		 $11.00
Cheese Naan
sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts, onions, cilantro		 $12.00
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
seasonal vegetables dressed in mint gremolata		 $13.00
General Tso’s Cauliflower
Indian Chinese style cauliflower in a tomato chili sauce, chives, sesame seeds		 $14.00
Masala Omelette
Nukaad Wala – Three-egg omelette with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, green chiles, and cilantro. Served with toast and masala tots		 $13.00
Unda Bhurjee Masala
Three-egg scramble with onions, Thai chili, cilantro, and scallions. Served with toast and masala tots		 $12.95
Poori Aaloo Halwa
Puffed whole wheat pooris with spicy potato and sweet halwa. An Indian breakfast classic		 $16.00
Channa Bhatura
Puffed fried bread served with channa masala		 $14.00
Gali Aloo Parantha
Freshly baked spiced potato stuffed bread, topped with whipped butter and served with raita		 $15.00
Gobhi Butter Parantha
Too much yaar (2 pcs.) Spiced cauliflower stuffed wheat bread, baked to order. Topped with whipped butter and served with raita		 $15.00
Extra Poori (2 Pcs) $7.50
Extra Bhatura (1 Pc) $7.50
Tandoori Paneer
marinated paneer, tandoori spices, skewered onions, bell pepper		 $18.00
Tandoori Shrimp
marinated bay shrimp with tandoori spices		 $19.00
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka Kabob
chicken thigh marinated with tandoori spices, tellicherry pepper		 $18.00
Chicken Tandoori
half chicken (bone-in) marinated in yogurt		 $20.00
Chicken Tikka Kabob
marinated chicken breast served with chutney		 $18.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Tips – Cooking Line Staff
Tips-Cooking line staff		 $3.00
Old Delhi Style – BUTTER CHICKEN-(No-Roomali Roti)
our secret recipe — robust smoky flavors and bold spices		 $23.00
Malabar Shrimp Curry
gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilies, our coriander masala blend, coconut milk		 $22.00
Saffon’s Famous Butter Chicken
Saffron’s roasted chicken simmered in makhani (spiced tomato) sauce, fenugreek and ginger		 $22.00
Traditional Chicken Curry
punjabi style, whole spices, tomatoes, potatoes, fenugreek, ginger, garlic		 $22.00
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek		 $23.00
Saffron Chicken Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with chicken and house spice blend cooked Dum Pukht and served with raita, papad		 $23.00
Traditional Lamb Curry
lamb leg slow-braised with over 21 different Indian spices, yogurt		 $25.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Tips – Cooking Line Staff
If you would like to tip the staff that is actually cooking your food. 100% of this will go to our Kitchen staff. Please make sure to UPDATE quantity.		 $3.00
Lahsooni Saag Paneer
spinach, mustard, onions, spices, paneer, roasted garlic		 $21.00
Saffron’s Daal Makhani
black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter		 $19.00
Paneer Masala
homemade paneer, diced onions, peppers, fenugreek, ginger		 $19.00
Jafrani Malai Kofta
stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich tomato and onion gravy with cashews		 $21.00
Baingan Bhartha (Spiced Eggplant Hash)
roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes, Indian spices		 $19.00
Adraki Aloo Gobhi
cauliflower, potatoes, mild spice blend, cilantro, and ginger		 $18.00
Amchuri Bhindi Masala
okra tossed with onions, tomatoes, spices, and mango powder		 $19.00
Channa Masala
delicious garbanzo beans, onions, tomatoes, cooked with green chilies and a touch of garam masala		 $17.00
Daal Of The Day $17.00
Roomali Roti (Single)
handkerchief bread		 $6.00
Naan
leavened bread		 $5.00
Tandoori Roti
whole wheat flatbread		 $5.00
Garlic Naan
leavened bread baked with garlic and cilantro on top		 $5.00
Whole Wheat Paratha
layered whole wheat bread with butter		 $5.00
Onion Naan
leavened bread stuffed with onions and spices		 $5.00
Basmati Rice $4.50
Pickle $1.00
Papad $4.00
Plain Yogurt $3.00
Onions, Lemon And Chili $4.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Tamarind Chutney $3.00
Mint Chutney $3.00
Beverages San Carlos Ordering
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love		 $5.00
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want		 $5.00
Sprite
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool		 $5.00
San Carlos Take Out Dinner Ordering
Elaichi Kheer $8.00
Gulab Jamun $8.00
Rasmalai $10.00
Payasam $11.00
Tips – Cooking Line Staff $3.00
Chopped Salad
romaine lettuce, kale, carrots, cucumbers, radish, almonds, raisins, and kale fritters, tamarind vinaigrette		 $12.00
Amritsari Machee – Indian Fried Fish
batter fried served with daikon slaw — a north Indian delicacy		 $14.00
Fresh Corn Soup
coconut, curry leaves, shallots and black mustard		 $14.00
Chicken 65
South Indian style spiced fried chicken served with house made habanero dip		 $14.00
Lamb Kofta
spiced lamb kofta kabobs (meatballs), spicy tomato sauce		 $15.00
Kale Pakoras
kale fritters served with chutneys		 $12.00
Onion Bhaji
red onion pakoras served with chutney		 $12.00
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys		 $11.00
Cheese Naan
sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts, onions, cilantro		 $12.00
General Tso’s Cauliflower
Indian Chinese style cauliflower in a tomato chili sauce, chives and sesame seeds		 $14.00
Tips – Cooking Line Staff $3.00
Tandoori Paneer
marinated paneer, tandoori spices, skewered onions, bell pepper		 $18.00
Tandoori Shrimp
marinated bay shrimp with tandoori spices		 $19.00
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka Kabob
chicken thigh marinated with tandoori spices, tellicherry pepper		 $18.00
Chicken Tandoori
half chicken (bone-in) marinated in yogurt		 $20.00
Chicken Tikka Kabob
marinated chicken breast served with chutney		 $18.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Basmati Rice $5.00
Malabar Shrimp Curry
gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilies, our coriander masala blend, coconut milk		 $22.00
Fish Curry
pan seared fish prepared with onions, fresh chilies, our coriander masala blend with coconut milk		 $24.00
ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)
our secret recipe — robust smoky flavors and bold spices		 $23.00
Saffon’s Famous Butter Chicken
roasted chicken simmered in makhani sauce (spiced tomato sauce) fenugreek and ginger		 $22.00
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek		 $23.00
Chettinad Chicken Masala
chicken cooked with house blend of spices, tellicherry pepper and coconut milk		 $22.00
Traditional Chicken Curry
punjabi homestyle, whole spices, tomatoes, potatoes, fenugreek, ginger, garlic		 $22.00
Saffron Chicken Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with chicken and house spice blend cooked Dum Pukht and served with raita, papad		 $23.00
Traditional Lamb Curry
lamb leg slow-braised with over 21 different Indian spices, yogurt		 $25.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Saffron’s Daal Makhani
Black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter		 $19.00
Lahsooni Saag Paneer
Paneer sauteed and simmered with spiced spinach gravy, roasted garlic and cilantro		 $21.00
Paneer Butter Masala
paneer, diced onions, peppers, fenugreek, ginger		 $19.00
Jafrani Malai Kofta
Cottage cheese koftas simmered in a rich tomato & onion gravy with cashews		 $21.00
Baingan Bhartha (Spiced Eggplant Hash)
roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes, Indian spices		 $19.00
Adraki Aloo Gobhi
cauliflower, potatoes, mild spice blend, cilantro, and ginger		 $18.00
Seasonal Vegetable Masala $19.00
Vegetable Dum Biryani $21.00
Channa Masala
delicious garbanzo beans, onions, tomatoes, cooked with green chilies and a touch of garam masala		 $17.00
Daal Of The Day
special home-style cooked lentils of the day, please ask server		 $17.00
Basmati Rice $5.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Roomali Roti (Single)
handkerchief bread		 $6.00
Naan
Leavened Bread		 $5.00
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread baked with garlic and cilantro on top		 $6.00
Tandoori Roti
whole wheat flatbread		 $5.00
Onion Naan
leavened bread stuffed with onions and spices		 $6.00
Whole Wheat Paratha $6.00
Coke
Coca-Cola Original Taste—the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love		 $5.00
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want		 $5.00
Sprite
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool		 $5.00
Mango Lassi $6.00
Pelligrino Sparkling Water (500ml) $6.00
Pickle $1.00
Papad $4.00
Plain Yogurt $3.00
Onions, Lemon And Chili $4.00
Cucumber Raita $4.00
Tamarind Chutney $3.00
Mint Chutney $3.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: resy.com

Reviews

Subhamoy Das (Moy)
We came here for our daughter’s birthday with our parents who were visiting from India. The ambience was awesome, service was prompt and courteous. Loved the food, it was really flavorful!

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L
Food served very fast with very satisfied delicious flavors!

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Santosh Dash
Great food and ambience .. the weakest was the biryani. Every other dish, was great from the appetizers to all the desserts. The mango drinks were great 🙂

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ShivT&T
Food was delicious I will definitely revisit.

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Vishal Patel
Food was good; one of the best dum biryani I have had in US. My only complaint is that they should be giving options for customized spice levels as everything was pretty bland; bit more spicy food and this would have been one of the best food/experience…

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Bhanusri Sridharan
Food – What a wonderful quality meal that was which was pretty to the eyes too. We had the black pepper chicken Tikka Kabob, jaffrani Malai kofta, rumali roti, onion naan & a minty lemonade. Except the drink, everything was perfect. The drink was average & tasted like sugar syrup, would skip it next time. The chicken kabob I would say is the best I have had in the US so far – charred, juicy & tasty! Malai kofta was so rich & creamy, the rumali roti and naan were perfect accompaniments to it.

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Kangna Neelam
The ambience was pleasant and nice. they have a good selection of the menu!

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Shalini
I would read the rating more as 3.5 than a complete 4. We went in for dinner, reservation was easy to get for a Sunday evening. We ordered Kale Pakoda- a novelty we’ve not had anywhere else. It was wet good- tasted like hara bhara kebab and didn’t taste quite like kale, which was good for me. The general Tso’s cauliflower is like gobhi Manchurian- nothing fabulous there tbh but it’s good, roomali roti was fine- I could only eat half of it and the paneer kofta was good-ish. It was very much on the sweet side of the flavor profile

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Elena Sutiagina
The best Indian food I’ve ever tried.

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Nha Ha
Some really nice dishes and very attentive staff. The samosas were some of the best that I’ve had.

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