Saffron Indian Cuisine Menu – Greensboro, NC

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Greensboro, NC

Clay-oven dishes & other classic Indian eats plus a lunch buffet in a casual but stylish space. Based on 656 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Saffron Indian Cuisine 27408

Address:
1500 Mill St #104, Greensboro, NC 27408

Phone: (336) 574-3300

Website:

Hours

Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Saturday 12–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Sunday 12–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Aloo Tikki Chat
Spiced chickpeas, potato patties delicately, chopped onions, cilantro and tomato tossed in our own sweet and sour tangy sauce.		 $8.00
Tilapia Fish Fry
Deep-fried fish in a mildly spice batter.		 $12.55
Shrimp Coconut Fritters
Deep-fried fresh shrimp in a coconut-based batter.		 $14.85
Lamb Pepper
Lamb cooked with sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes, fresh ginger and spices.		 $14.85
Vegetable Samosa
Lightly spiced turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.		 $2.30
Vegetable Pakora
Fritters made with freshly cut vegetables and chick-pea batter.		 $5.70
Vegetarian Assorted Appetizer
Serves two. Combination of vegetable turnovers, fritters and stuffed potato patties.		 $10.30
Paneer Tikka
Homemade cheese cubes marinated with our specialty spices and baked in a clay oven.		 $11.40
Tandoori Assorted Appetizer
Combination of tandoori chicken, chicken mint and lamb kababs.		 $12.55
Gobi Manchurian
Lightly battered cauliflower florets glazed in tangy sauce.		 $8.00
Soups
Mulligatwany Soup
Traditional Indian soup made with pureed lentils and vegetables.		 $4.60
Tomato Soup
Indian-style tomato soup with a touch of black pepper and cream.		 $4.60
Chicken Soup
Delicious chicken soup with unique Indian herbs and spices.		 $4.60
Seafood Special Soup
Chef’s special soup made with jumbo shrimps, crab and fish.		 $5.70
Vegan & Vegetarian Specialties
Malai Kofta
Vegetable and homemade cheese balls cooked in an onion and creamy tomato sauce with nuts and raisins.		 $18.25
Paneer Krahi
Homemade cheese cubes sauteed in a high flamed wok with onions, peppers, tomato, ginger, garlic and spices.		 $18.25
Eggplant Bharta
Vegan. Tandoor roasted and mashed eggplant sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, fresh herbs and spices.		 $17.10
Gobi Tawa Masala
Vegan. Cauliflower florets cooked with onion, tomato herbs and spices on a high heat flat.		 $18.25
Chana Masala
Vegan. Garbanzo beans and diced potatoes cooked in a North Indian style sauce.		 $17.10
Bhindi Masala
Vegan. Fresh baby okra pieces sauteed with onion, tomato, green pepper, cilantro, fresh herbs and spices.		 $19.40
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach with homemade cheese cubes cooked in mild spices and herbs.		 $18.25
Matar Paneer & Aloo Matar
Fresh peas and homemade cheese or potato cubes cooked in a mildly spiced sauce.		 $18.25
Dal Makhani
A variety of lentils, slow simmered and sauteed with fresh garlic, ginger, tomato, fresh herbs and spices.		 $17.10
Dal Tadka
Vegan. Fresh yellow lentils cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, tomato, fresh herbs and spices.		 $17.10
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated and skewer cooked homemade cheese cubes cooked in an appetizing tomato and butter sauce with fresh herbs and spices.		 $18.25
Vegetable Korma
Variety of fresh garden vegetables cooked in a light creamy sauce and special blend of spices, garnished with nuts.		 $18.25
Vegetable Coconut
Assortment of fresh garden vegetables cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk, fresh herbs and spices.		 $18.25
Vegetable Jalfriezie
Fresh mixed vegetables sauteed with asparagus, scallions, green peppers, homemade cheese cubes, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices.		 $17.10
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender marinated chicken breast pieces skewer cooked in our tandoor and simmered in a creamy tomato sauce.		 $21.70
Chicken Makhni
Tender marinated chicken breast pieces skewer cooked in our tandoor and simmered in a creamy tomato sauce.		 $19.40
Chicken Achari
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a curry sauce with a touch of mixed pickles.		 $19.40
Chicken Coconut
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk, chili and fresh herbs.		 $20.55
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a cashew and fried onion sauce delicately spiced to perfection.		 $19.40
Chicken Krahi
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes, fresh ginger, garlic and spices.		 $19.40
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a tangy and highly spiced sauce with potato cubes.		 $19.40
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in our secret curry sauce, seasoned to your taste.		 $18.25
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with spinach, flavored with freshly ground ginger, garlic and spices.		 $19.40
Lamb & Goat Entrees
Krahi
Lamb or goat. Tender meat pieces cooked with sliced onions, green peppers, tomatoes and fresh ginger in a high flamed miniature wok.		 $20.55
Rogan Josh
Lamb or goat. Tender meat pieces cooked in a delicately spiced sauce with a touch of sour cream and fresh tomatoes		 $21.70
Korma
Lamb or goat. Tender meat pieces cooked in a cashew nut and almonds paste enriched with fresh cream.		 $21.70
Tikka Masala
Lamb or goat. Tender meat pieces cooked in an appetizing tomato and butter sauce with fresh herbs and spices.		 $21.70
Curry
Lamb or goat. Tender meat pieces cooked in a thick classic curry sauce with special herbs and spices.		 $20.55
Saag
Lamb or goat. Tender meat pieces cooked with spinach, spices and herbs.		 $21.70
Vindaloo
Lamb or goat. Tender meat pieces cooked in a tangy and highly spiced sauce with potato cubes.		 $21.70
Seafood Entrees
Fish Coconut Curry
Thick salmon cubes cooked in fresh ginger, garlic, coconut milk, herbs and spices.		 $21.70
Fish Tikka Masala
Marinated and skewer cooked thick salmon cubes in a rich creamy tomato sauce.		 $21.70
Fish Curry
Fresh Salmon cooked in a classic curry sauce garnished with cilantro.		 $20.55
Shrimp Lemon Pepper
Fresh jumbo shrimp cooked with fresh lemon and green peppers, garnished with cilantro.		 $21.70
Shrimp Korma
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce flavored with nuts and raisins.		 $22.80
Shrimp Coconut Curry
Fresh jumbo shrimp cooked in ginger, garlic, coconut milk, fresh herbs and spices.		 $22.80
Shrimp Palak
Fresh jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy spinach sauce.		 $22.80
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Marinated and skewer cooked fresh jumbo shrimp in a rich creamy tomato sauce.		 $22.80
Tandoori Entrees
Boti Kebab
Chunks of lean lamb marinated in spices and herbs then broiled to perfection on skewers in our tandoor.		 $22.80
Chicken Tikka
Tender boneless chicken breast pieces marinated in delicately spiced yogurt cooked on skewers in our tandoor.		 $20.55
Shrimp Tikka
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt and cooked on skewers in our tandoor.		 $23.95
Salmon Tikka
Thick pieces of fresh salmon filet marinated in delicately spiced yogurt, cooked on skewers in our tandoor.		 $22.80
Shrimp & Chicken Tikka
Jumbo shrimp and chicken breast pieces marinated with freshly ground spices and herbs cooked on skewers in our tandoor.		 $22.80
Fish & Shrimp Tikka
Thick pieces of fresh salmon filet and jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt, cooked on skewers in our tandoor.		 $22.80
Mint Chicken Kebab
Chicken breast pieces marinated overnight in our Chef’s secret spices cooked on skewers in our tandoor.		 $20.55
Tandoori Chicken
Tender-boned chicken marinated in yogurt and spices then cooked on skewers in our tandoor.		 $18.25
Boti Kabab
Chunks of lean lamb marinated in spices and herbs then broiled to perfection on skewers in our tandoor.		 $22.80
Rice Entrees
Fish & Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice flavored with saffron, cooked with shrimp, fish, nuts and a unique blend of spices.		 $21.70
Lemon Rice
Long grain flavored basmati rice steam cooked with lemon, lightly spiced peas and mustard seeds.		 $8.00
Goat Biryani
Fresh goat (with bone) cooked with basmati rice, herbs, spices, cilantro and nuts.		 $20.55
Shrimp Biryani
Long grain basmati rice and jumbo shrimp cooked with a unique blend of spices and nuts.		 $21.70
Lamb Biryani
Juicy lean pieces of lamb, cooked with basmati rice and spices garnished with nuts.		 $20.55
Fish Biryani
Long grain basmati rice and fresh salmon cooked with a unique blend of spices and nuts.		 $19.40
Chicken Biryani
Chicken marinated with spices and saffron, then steam cooked with basmati rice and garnished with cashews and raisins.		 $18.25
Paneer Biryani
Naturally fragrant basmati rice steam cooked with homemade cheese cubes, herbs and spices garnished with nuts and raisins.		 $17.10
Steamed Basmati Rice
Flavored basmati rice just steamed and salted to perfection.		 $3.45
Steamed Long Grain Basmati Rice $3.45
Rice Pilau
Flavored basmati rice cooked with green peas, cumin and nuts.		 $6.85
Vegetable Biryani
Naturally fragrant basmati rice steam cooked with fresh garden vegetables and exotic spices.		 $16.00
Bread | Freshly Baked in our Tandoor
Bullet Naan
Unleavened white flour mixed with green chilies and fresh herbs.		 $4.60
Keema Naan
Unleavened white flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced minced meat.		 $4.60
Rosemary Naan
Unleavened white flour mixed with rosemary and fresh herbs.		 $4.60
Peshwari Naan
Unleavened white flour bread stuffed with cherries and slightly sweet coconut.		 $4.60
Onion & Paneer Kulcha
Unleavened white flour bread stuffed with spiced onions and cheese.		 $4.60
Onion Kulcha
Unleavened white flour bread stuffed with spiced onions.		 $4.60
Aloo Kulcha
Unleavened white flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced tomatoes.		 $4.60
Roti
Whole wheat unleavened bread.		 $3.45
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes.		 $4.60
Garlic Naan
Unleavened white flour bread baked with fresh garlic and cilantro.		 $4.60
Assorted Bread Basket
Perfect combination of breads from our tandoor like plain naan, garlic naan and aloo paratha.		 $10.30
Masala Naan
Unleavened white flour mixed with our secret spices and fresh herbs.		 $4.60
Poori
Deep-fried whole wheat tortillas.		 $3.45
Naan
Traditional North Indian unleavened white flour bread.		 $3.45
Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread basted with butter.		 $3.45
Side Orders
Steamed Broccoli
Lightly steamed broccoli florets.		 $4.60
Plain Yogurt
Homemade plain yogurt.		 $2.30
Raita
Refreshing yogurt with shredded cucumbers, roasted cumin and herbs.		 $2.30
Mango Chutney
Sweet and mildly spiced mangoes and herbs.		 $2.30
Roasted Papad
Thin and crispy tortillas made from lentil flour, with black peppers.		 $2.30
Onion Chutney
Spicy onion and tomato relish.		 $2.30
Achaar
Hot and spicy mixed vegetable pickles.		 $2.30
Desserts
Gulab Jamun (2)
A north Indian sweet made from essence milk and homemade cheese balls deep fried in butter and soaked in honey syrup.		 $4.60
Kheer
Cooling rice pudding flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachios.		 $5.70
Ras Malai
Delicate cheese patties in flavored creamy milk with nuts.		 $6.85
Gajar Halwa
Carrot pudding with nuts and raisins.		 $4.60
Cheesecake
New York style cheesecake.		 $6.85
Beverages
Lassi Sweet, Mango Or Strawberry
A delicious soothing sweet yogurt smoothie (served as is or flavored with either mango or strawberry).		 $4.60
Chai
Darjeeling tea brewed with flavorful spices in a milk and water blend.		 $3.45
Sparkling Water $3.45
Mineral Water
Bottled mineral water.		 $3.45
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, lemonade.		 $2.30
Iced Tea
In house brewed tea served either sweet or unsweetened.		 $2.30
Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee served black.		 $2.30
Indian Tea
Brewed with cardamom and herbs.		 $2.30

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Reviews

Brian Rogers
The food here is excellent and keeps getting better. We eat dinner here regularly and have not been disappointed. I think they got a new chef a year or more ago and the chef is excellent. Haven’t had a bad meal here since. Best Indian restaurant I have been to in Greensboro. Prices are reasonable and service is good. I love their Lamb Curry and the Butter Naan. Completely worth going to if you like good Indian food. Friend of mine vouched for the lunch buffet too.

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Tessa Gwyn
Very delicious. Wait staff was a bit standoffish but it could have been cultural. You can pick how spicy you want your food. Except for the appetizers those you cannot change. The Samosas were very good but a little too spicy for me (I’m delicate). I ordered the Lamb tikka masala with fenugreek. It was amazing! I did get it as mild at it gets and there was a gentle heat to it. Do beware that if you do not like cilantro this probably isn’t the place for you. I love cilantro but my husband isn’t a fan. He enjoyed his chicken biryani but said the cilantro was overpowering for him. All in all a good time. Will be back to try the buffet on the weekend.

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Thar Lay
Best Indian restaurant in Greensboro. The atmosphere is very relax and the music was nice. Servers were very nice and frequently. Definitely recommend anyone to go check this restaurant out and give it a try.

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majestic treasures
Today I ordered the chicken soup and the portions were smaller than the portions they give you for to go. So i asked for it to be returned to the kitchen and voided off my ticket. They allowed me to keep the soup but still took it off my ticket. Then I changed my order to the chicken biryani. On the menu it doesn’t say that the dish is topped with almonds and a lot of people have nut allergies. So i told them I was allergic and they said they’d fix it in 2 minutes. When they brought the rice back out it was the same rice with the almonds picked off. And when I began to eat the rice they were starring and laughing at me it seemed. I was fine because my allergy isn’t as sever as others. But for someone else who has a serve allergy they could’ve went into anaphylactic shock.

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SB Khan
First experience and didn’t go as expected. I ordered a togo. Customer service was okay. The ladies working there were nice and welcoming. I didn’t like the food however. I ordered chicken 65, chicken tikka masala with 2 naans, samosas, and mango lassi. The amount of chicken in the tikka masala and chicken 65 was shocking lol.

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Sanjay Ghosh
We were pleasantly surprised that the food was very good and that the ambience was nice. Ram was excellent in his behavior and took great care for all of us. My sister visiting from CT with my brother in law was very impressed with the food. We also met the owner and head chef and he was extremely kind to all of us. Surely going to visit again soon. If they can maintain this quality , this is going to be the top Indian restaurant.

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Danielle Choo-Choo Pritchett
This was my first visit and it was great. It wasn’t very crowded so the atmosphere was nice. Both servers were amazing and offered us suggestions on what to try. The food was hot and delicious…and plentiful. I will definitely go back.

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Min Min
If you are ever dining here, try the Indian hot spicy biryani you will like it. Good authentic flavor spiced up curry and a nice clean place to eat.

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Vincent Labarbera
This place is absolutely phenomenal!

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Erwin Cabildo
We went today for lunch buffet. The restaurant was packed and busy. We were seated immediately. We came at a perfect time and more people came and waited. Excellent service and food are delicious. The staff are very efficient. This is our favorite Indian restaurant.

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