Saffron indian restaurant

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Saffron indian restaurant

Restaurant · Broadlands

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43170 Southern Walk Plz Suite 108, Ashburn, VA 20148

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Flavorful Indian cuisine with notable lamb chops & butter chicken  

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43170 Southern Walk Plz Suite 108, Ashburn, VA 20148 Get directions

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Saffron Review - Magazine Street - New Orleans - The Infatuation

"The best things at Saffron, a consistently excellent Indian restaurant on Magazine Street, are the dishes that seamlessly incorporate Southern flavors into their food. We’re talking about the comforting seafood gumbo loaded with tender okra, perfectly cooked gulf shrimp, and plenty of curry spice, and the roasted oysters sprinkled with curry leaves and served with fluffy naan. The restaurant works best for a special occasion, where you can drink a couple martinis, lean back in a cushy booth, and chop it up with the chef after dinner when he’s making his rounds in the dining room." - Carlo Mantuano

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Corinne Coutinho

Google
Met my friends for lunch at Saffron. My first time at this place and I was impressed. It's a cute restaurant, with friendly staff. Service is quick and efficient. We visited on a Tuesday afternoon, not many people around. I understand it is quite busy on the weekend. My friends ordered a Samosa to start and they enjoyed it. I got the grilled ginger (adrak) lamb chops and a plain naan. My friends ordered the Veg Thali (she substituted the paneer masala for Baigan Bharta) and Chettinad Chicken. The Thali is quite generous. Lots of little bowls with various vegetables and dals, and it included some rice and Kheer. The lamb chops were great. Very tender and juicy and well marinated. I would be very happy to eat again out here. Two thumbs up!!

Stefan

Google
Very delicious food for a very reasonable price. Staff is friendly and attentive. Lunch special was quite a good size (usually lunch specials at other restaurants are smaller).

Ketsanee Petoudomsiri

Google
Overall, their food was okay for me, they were a little different from Indian food I had tried before. I ordered Chicken Palak, Goan Shrimp Curry and Chicken Vindaloo. They all came with 1 appetizer (samosa) and 1 dessert. Only chicken Palak that I think it was impressive, the rest, tasted seem to mild. Anyway, their menu is quite variety and a lot of selection. As for service, there is nothing to complain. Restaurant is quite spacious and nice decorating. Saffron or Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine is located in Southern Walk Plaza, Ashburn, VA. Large outdoor parking lots are available and free.

Prachi More

Google
Cannot recommend this place enough. One of the best meals I have had in NoVA. There are very few restaurants that serve good North Indian food. This place is at the very top. Samosa was fresh and delicious. Ordered vegetarian thali for lunch. Everything was freshly made and delicious. Service was excellent and prompt. It is also reasonably priced unlike other restaurants.

Zahid Ahmad

Google
Saffron is a charming Indo-Pakistani restaurant renowned for its vegetarian and Halal Meat specialties. Service is top-notch, with Mr. Johnny, in particular, delivering exceptional customer care. Their weekend buffet offers a generous selection of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, expertly crafted by their skilled chef.

Sujana Ganta

Google
Went for a weekend buffet which had limited number of items which was enough for a decent meal. Loved corn saag, tandoori chicken, sabudhana vada. Quiet place to peacefully enjoy a nice meal. Would love to back and try their thali.( they had a hand sanitizer on every table - something handy these days)

Harland Stine

Google
I arrived at Saffron after driving in dense fog and rain on Rt. 66, the aftermath of tropical storm Ophelia, in the early evening, at around 6:30 PM, on Saturday, September 23. Finding shelter from the storm, I enjoyed wonderful Indian cuisine flavors and cordial, attentive service in a relaxed atmosphere. Graciously greeted by the general manager, Johnny, and the owner, Shankar, I asked to dine at the bar. When dining solo, I prefer and enjoy dining at the bar. I got the festival of flavors going with black-pepper seasoned papadums with tamarind and mint and cilantro chutneys. I ordered Coppola Prosecco, though I wanted Kir Royal, but crème de cassis nor Chambord were available. So, I ordered a side shot of Grand Marnier as a workaround. Samosas, served with tamarind and mint and cilantro chutneys, were delicious. The samosas were elevated by a subtly curry-spiced crispy crust that complimented the spicy potato and peas filling. Chutney’s added to the flavor complexity. The plating was attractive, and the chopped lettuce and raw onion strands garnish provided a fresh, crunchy and cooling effect. Johnny suggested the Chicken Lasooni Kabob for my entree, having a sense of my tastes. WoW, what outstanding flavor! The chicken was juicy yet had wonderful char flavor, which is not easy to achieve. Putting the taste over the top for me was the subtle use of fresh ginger in the marinade. The bold savoriness of this dish was exquisite. I also enjoyed Saffron Basmati Rice, Plain Roti, and a Heineken Beer with the Lasooni Kabob. Johnny slipped in a bowl of wonderful Maki Sauce, in my mind, an equivalent to marinara sauce with its rich flavors. I finished my flavor jamboree with terrific Kesari Kheer (Saffron Rice Pudding) and a cup of Masala Chai, no sugar, no milk, finding the tea particularly robust and intense, I loved it. Summing up, Saffron Restaurant in Ashburn serves classic Indian cuisine recipes with masterful seasoning skills, and cooking techniques, all with a passion for pleasing their guests.

Dee Gill

Google
Edited 8 months later….. we’re still huge fans of this place. First time trying out their lunch buffet after the pandemic. We were blown away by the wide varieties of deliciousness. Everything tasted so good. Their haryali chicken is a must try!!! New to the area, our friends brought us here for lunch. The food was amazingly delicious. We ordered: Lal mas - 9/10, onions kulchas 10-10, chicken briyani 10/10, dal makhni 8/10 & tandoori chicken platter 10/10 the chicken was amazingly moist and full of flavor. This place also has a beautiful ambiance. Great place to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays etc.

The Solo Q.

Yelp
Our server Anil was amazing- he recommended good options. All of them were a hit. Definitely going back. We ordered kurkari chaat, kofta and Bhindi.
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Elizabeth L.

Yelp
The samosas were prepared much better than I expected. The entire cuisine, service, and environment were beyond my expectations. I definitely will be coming back and I recommend everyone to try out the food here. There are vegetarian options as well.
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Warron F.

Yelp
The service was superb. The ambiance was wonderful and comfortably quiet. The food is delicious and my buryani delicious as always! I haven't been here in a couple of years because our friends weren't able to meet us due to COVID.
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Ketsanee P.

Yelp
Overall, their food was okay for me, they were a little different from Indian food I had tried before. I ordered Chicken Palak, Goan Shrimp Curry and Chicken Vindaloo. They all came with 1 appetizer (samosa) and 1 dessert. Only chicken Palak that I think I was impressive, the rest, tasted seem to mild. Anyway, their menu is quite variety and a lot of selection. As for service, there is nothing to complain. Restaurant is quite spacious and nice decorating. Saffron or Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine is located in Southern Walk Plaza, Ashburn, VA. Large outdoor parking lots are available and free.
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Raj S.

Yelp
Was visiting VA and saw this restaurant with a 4.0 google review ... was a no brainer to pick this restaurant.. it turned out to be disappointment .. First of all, the interiors were good . They had a bar and lots of tables to sit and eat . Pathetic service . We ordered some drinks and even after 15 mins they didn't bring, nor took our order . The guys seemed not too interested in servicing customers. We had to then go ourselves and pick our drinks and bring back . Coming to food .... The guy wasn't able to tell us that there was Thali available . Nor the menu card had in it . He could t answer what's in the Thali etc. food came after 20-30 mins. Chicken 65 was the only thing that was tasty . Really good . Thali was very average . Chicken chettinad was very very average . No spice , no salt , no pepper . It was bland . They got paneer butter masala instead of paneer tikka .. was sweeeet ! Overall a very disappointing visit . Will probably not prefer to go back . 2/5 .. ambience good ..
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Ronni E.

Yelp
Had a great Valentine's Day meal at Saffron. The owner is very attentive to RSVP, even though you just submit a message on their website requesting RSVP. I had the chicken lasooni kabob, very flavorful thighs, so much I had enough for lunch the next day. Wife got Goan shrimp curry. Gobi Manchurian cauliflower was like a buffalo style cauliflower, but better! Very attentive service, but they wait for you to ask for the check.
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Amy L.

Yelp
Saffron is my favorite Indian restaurant in Loudoun. Everything is fresh and flavorful. Although I haven't been to the buffet since before COVID, I recall it being wonderful with many selections and am planning to return soon. The service is attentive and caring. There's easy and ample parking in the shopping center.
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Milin P.

Yelp
Saffron is the best Indian restaurant in Ashburn, maybe all of NoVa. My family and I have been going to Saffron for almost a decade and would go very frequently in the past. Unfortunately due to covid we have taken a hiatus for the last 3 year and this was our first time returning. To our pleasant surprise the quality and taste of the food was just as good as we remembered! The service is very personable as it has always been and in addition to an attentive waiter, the manager came to check on us a couple times too! They even offered me a free dessert for my birthday, but I was too full from the dinner so I had to decline The curries here are delicious and the portion sizes are huge. Eating family-style and accounting 1 curry per 2 people is the best way to dine here! The naan is also great, not too chewy and has a good crisp (highly recommend trying the bullet naan) The only con of this restaurant is that it is kind of small so if there is another big party there, it gets pretty loud which can be a nuisance.
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Kate G.

Yelp
Indian buffet, the perfect mid-day meal! While in Ashburn for work I found myself quite hungry and opted to head to the closest Indian place for a quick lunch. Everything was good at Saffron, but nothing amazing stood out. Service was okay but the buffet options were sparingly available. If I wanted to chew on bare lamb bones, that was an option but the meat was already picked through. I would say that the general mood was good and wasn't at all noisy.
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Ailun H.

Yelp
I've had Saffron in Falls Church before and enjoyed my experience there, so I had high expectations for Saffron here. Overall, my friends enjoyed to food we ordered here and the portions were huge. Lots of leftovers for us to take home. Also, check in on Yelp to get 10% off your bill! GARLIC NAAN - 5 Our server asked if we wanted any garlic naan after we made our order and posed the question as if it was complimentary. Well, obviously we said yes, but we were charged for it anyway. Pooey. There's two large pieces of naan with lots of garlic and parsley which made it flavorful. The naan itself was fluffy with a bit of chew which I liked. LAMB KORMA - 20 Super creamy and nutty - this hearty curry really hit the spot for me this Sunday evening as I smeared it on top of my naan and basmati rice. The portion size was huge. There wasn't a lot of lamb pieces (maybe 5-6) and lots of curry. I would prefer a bit more lamb in the curry, but overall still extremely satisfying and comforting. LAMB BIRYANI - 20 Two of us ordered the lamb biryani which had a spicy kick after every bite. We all enjoyed this a lot and the rice was dry and seasoned well. There was a lot of parsley and garnish, and the lamb was flavorful and tender. The biryani has always been my favorite at Saffron. The portion size is huge and you can easily split it into 2-3 meals. CHANNA MASALA - 15 This one was so flavorful. I've never had chick peas curry before but I'm not sure how they made it so creamy and rich. The spice and flavors were delicious and it went well with our carbs. I'm glad my friend ordered this one because it gave me an opportunity to try something new and I enjoyed it! Overall, the food was great and the portion size was large. The interior is nice and clean, and our food came out at a reasonable time.
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JC R.

Yelp
Prob my 2nd or 3rd fav as far as taste in LC but excellent service gives it an edge! Our server was well-meaning and attentive albeit he handed me an unwrapped straw with his bare hand I thought was unsanitary so I end up not using. I think it's maybe just a cultural thing so it's not a biggie... In comparison, the Naan bread here was flaky and probably slightly overdone but had a nice garlic flavor. I still think the other place had the most perfect garlic Naan, ugh, it sets the standard... The lamb curry my hubby told me had excellent flavor and ate every bit of it over basmati rice & naan. I liked my butter chicken as well but I think the chicken was not as tender as Rupa's or Pind's. Still, flavor was up to par with predecessor competitors... All in all a solid place when in crave for this flair! I would not mind coming back, if a friend asks me to...
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Patina C.

Yelp
Being Indian myself, I'm a little iffy about eating Indian food out. Part of me feels like I can just cook it at home, while the other part of me feels like it won't be authentic. Nonetheless, I decided to take a chance on Saffron after hearing that they had an amazing lunch special. A huge thali for either $15 or $17. Let me start by saying it is SO much food. Truly a deal! The owners are so sweet and attentive and handle all my chutney requests and substitutes effortlessly! I typically get the non vegetarian option and sub out the lamb for an extra chicken dish. The thali is chefs choice, so whatever they choose to make that day. I usually will ask ahead of time what's on the menu for their lunch special and then decide if I want to go full veggie or not. My favorites are the murgh makhani (also known as Butter Chicken), saag paneer (spinach and other greens), and chicken korma (yogurt, nut based cream sauce). In addition they give you a little appetizer (samosa, aloo tikki, etc), plus rice, naan, raita, pickle, veggie salad, and a dessert! It's always a fun surprise to see what dessert they give you. I pray for gulab jamun or rasmalai. Pro tip: They have little containers to take each item to go if you're stuck with leftovers, which I usually am.
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Sam R.

Yelp
This place is decent Indian food, but there are better places with better value. Nice ambiance though, if you're planning on eating in.
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Jignesh G.

Yelp
We been going for last 10 years, always great experience. Great taste, good ambiance, good quality and perfect size. We catered from Saffron multiple and never any issue or complaints. One of our top choice for Indian Punjabi food.
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Deepa J.

Yelp
We have been a patron of this place for over 6 yrs now . We have catered for large and small events alike. But the last catering was a disaster . The food was completely tasteless and the rice items went bad the night off the event. I called the manager to give him. Feedback the next day on his cell phone that was shared by him . He didn't care to call back. But after few of my local guest wrote a negative review on yelp only then I get a phone back from him. Unfortunately, that was the last time we have ordered from this place. Sad as at one time this was a good place to eat in our area.
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Kristine B.

Yelp
Owner is very friendly, Staff are friendly server was *** SHRI ***he was really nice recommended the best dish great customer service. Lamb chop curry was amazing! Gulab jamun dessert was fantastic!
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Doris Y.

Yelp
Delicious! We last ate here was before covid. We ordered the same things and they tasted just as good as we remembered.
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Raquel R.

Yelp
Ordered takeout few times and it's so delicious. You can never go wrongh with butter chicken. The samosas are cooked perfectly. Garlic naan is an absolute MUST. So buttery and warm and soft And omg just get it

LeClare B.

Yelp
I ordered the chicken tikka masala and an order of samosas for pick up on a rainy day. The only thing positive I can say is it was fast service. The restaurant itself looked clean but was empty (probably due to the weather). Unfortunately, it was the most disappointing Indian food I've ever had in my life. Absolutely no spice. No taste. Nothing. The color and consistency wasn't even right. Portions was honestly small in comparison of other restaurants in the area. The samosas were nothing to talk about. Over breaded and just flavorless. I hate writing negative reviews like this, but I truly felt like I was better off with a frozen meal from the grocery store.
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Maddee J.

Yelp
Ordered 4 entrees, an app, and two naans through Uber eats. Was immediately disappointed opening my naans to see I paid $9 for 2. That's absolute insanity, I never would have ordered them knowing this and I just moved from LA county where everything is overpriced. Chicken 65, chicken biryani, and channa masala were super tasty! Butter chicken was average and we were disappointed in the portion size for $19. Paneer was much larger than I'm used to and really overcooked to the point it was black so it couldn't absorb the sauce at all, not very flavorful. Overall, very hit or miss experience. At these prices I would expect better quality food.

Sharmila K.

Yelp
Definitely recommend! Good food great ambiance and service is prompt. Safffon is one of favorite restaurants to take my friends to introduce them to Indian food.

Ilona E.

Yelp
Amazing food, great service, charming atmosphere, and did I say - AMAZING FOOD?!!! Shree is an amazing waiter, sweet, kind and very thoughtful. I'm a Papadam fanatic And Shree always makes sure I don't run out. Highly recommend!
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Sara W.

Yelp
Goat biryani has amazing spices in it. Loved the palak paneer. Butter chicken good too! Had this delivered to the Salamander resort and it was worth the wait since the restaurant there takes about an hour to get food after you order it. 45 min Uber eats was best decision of the evening!

James S.

Yelp
Good food with lots of variety. Briyani is more of North Indian style. Good taste!!' Nice service is great!!! Seating and furniture is ok.
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Gretchen S.

Yelp
As of late we get take out and I think it's the best Indian food in Ashburn. Delicious, flavorful, and satisfying.
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Michelle B.

Yelp
Food is great. Plenty of space for dining in. One of the few places where I feel I'm getting my monies worth when I order for pick-up. Enough food for three meals.
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Neetta K.

Yelp
We ordered food from here for my BIL's 50 th party of 35 . The food was tasteless , bland , below average & not worth the money one paid for. The chicken in the curry was uncooked , almost raw and not tikka . ( we ordered chicken tikka masala and was given something akin to butter chicken ) . The veg biryani & chicken biryani was tasteless and didn't even taste like some cheap masala rice from a average Restaurant ! The food was picked up at 5 pm on 4 th and by noon next day leftover rice kept in the fridge both veg and chicken biryani ( which guests had barley touched in the party ) had gone bad . It was smelling like a week old biryani rice. Amchur Bhindi and Malai mutter was below Par . Next day , when we called the manger , he didn't answer the phone and we are still waiting for him to get back to us for our concerns even after 4 days !! He obviously knows he send stale uncooked food to us . We recommend either saffron should get their act right or shut the restaurant ! Incidentally we have always loved their food and ordered from them for all major functions . Not anymore and we shall make sure others know of this incident too !

Kathryn L.

Yelp
We visited this restaurant for lunch during the week. The service was excellent, very kind and attentive. The redecorated dining room was lovely and comfortable. The Taj Mahal beer was very cold, which was nice. We love Indian food and our selections were a HUGE disappointment. We ordered the Chicken Korma, Palak Paneer, and the Chicken Tikka Masala. There is a big difference between spicy and tasteless. Admittedly, we like our food spicy, although we forgot to specify the level of spice when we ordered. But also, the waiter never asked. However, this food tasted like NOTHING. I told the waiter this and he said that "Americans don't usually like spicy food, so we make everything mild." The point I'm trying to make is that this wasn't mild, it was TASTELESS. It's almost as if they forgot to add the Indian spices to the food. We will not be returning.

Patrick I.

Yelp
Food was VERY flavorful. Prices on-point. Service flawless. * I have been to a dozen Indian restaurants near Sterling/Ashburn. This place is the best.* Generous pours on the wine; ($6 for the house red),\ The biriyani was better than anyway my wife had ever had, and my La Mas was also unparalleled. Go there and thank me later.
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C B.

Yelp
Amazing food and service. I love all of their paneer dishes and their butter chicken is divine! We visit atleast twice a month. Staple in our household
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Christopher S.

Yelp
ASHBURN, VA 12/10/18 TAKE-OUT DINNER +They give you a 24 oz. (900 ml) round container full of basmati rice, if you order two main entrees. +The food was piping hot, to the point it burned my hand when I pulled the entrees out of the bag. I liked it. +The take-out orders are double-bagged; a paper bag and a plastic one. I feel the paper bag helps maintain the temperature of the food. +The okra ("Bhindi Chaman") was lightly fried and flavorful. +The Butter Chicken was delicious. +The customer service is fairly decent. +The weekend lunch buffet selection is pretty solid. +They have another location in Falls Church, so they must be doing something right. -No loyalty rewards program. Overall, this a fairly nice Indian restaurant that I would recommend if you are in the Ashburn area. Check them out!

Ravinder B.

Yelp
We had their carry out food - it was bland and the chicken was very tough and flavorless.
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Garrett P.

Yelp
I ordered butter chicken, samosa chaat, and garlic Naan. I thought that the samosa chaat and garlic Naan were good but the butter chicken wasn't flavorful at all. Celebration and Delhi 6 offer a much better butter chicken. I didn't try anything else on the menu so my experience was some what limited. Take it for a grain of salt.
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Yuvraj K.

Yelp
Ordered chicken biryani and i thought it would be good as it is almost for $17 but a big mistake! Biryani is cooked like chicken tava fry - oily, mushy, full of masala. I wasted money and health by eating that. With Chicken Biryani my experience was very bad. PS: It's a peak of covid and no one in the restaurant was wearing a mask!

Mohammed T.

Yelp
We always come here and we liked the food and service. But this time we were unhappy with our visit. The service was bad, the person who took our order was in a hurry and it felt like we were a bother to him. The tandoori was not fresh and also cold. The water glasses had an egg smell, wasn't cleaned properly. Also there was insects by our table. The order taker didn't seem apologetic when we addressed the issues. The others who brought our food was friendly. We will not be visiting here for a while because the poor experience we had with the order taker.
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Courtney J.

Yelp
Delicious, Fresh, and great customer service! Me and brother come here at least twice a month! Our favorite Indian food in Ashburn.
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Jim A.

Yelp
COVID has claimed a few of my favorite restaurants, and two of the biggest losses were my favorite Indian food places, but I found Saffron recently and they have eased my pain! I have only ordered online and picked up my food so i can't speak to the dining room or service, but if the service is as professional who greet me when I walk in to pick up my food, I'm sure it's great. The food: My favorites are the chicken biryani, butter chicken, and the cauliflower appetizer, Gobi Manchurian, and Punjabi Aloo Gobhi. I'm eager to try some of the other dishes as well. For me, the spice level is just right- I sweat a little bit when I eat, but it's not overwhelming. The chicken in my favorite dishes is very tender and delicious and the rice is cooked perfectly. If I had to nitpick at anything, I'd say the butter naan has been consistently moist to the point where it is wet and soggy and cold. I'd suggest instead of wrapping it in foil, which could be the culprit, but maybe just putting it in a styrofoam container? I don't know. I like my naan a little more fluffy and warm. However, the food is just terrific at Saffron and I will be back very as often as I can. See you again soon, Saffron!

Richard W.

Yelp
The food is delicious! Very authentic Indian cuisine that is made very well. I ordered from the restaurant and was notified that there was a good bit of time for delivery. I was pleasantly surprised when my order was delivered by the restaurant 45 minutes earlier than expected. Highly recommend!

Raj N.

Yelp
No Fine dining. It's another regular Indian restaurant focused on catering the regular food at some expensive prices. I have ordered few Kababs and Butter chicken and they were OK. The Place is big and can fit a large group easily. Probably who eat at the restaurant might have a good experience.
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Patty G.

Yelp
We were so disappointed with the food. We ordered butter chicken and chicken tikka masala, and both dishes were pretty bland. The chicken was dry and overall the food was totally overpriced. We won't be returning.

Corinne H.

Yelp
Wonderful food and great service. This is the best Indian food I've had. And I've had quite a bit since my grandfather grew up in India. It's top notch.

Megha M.

Yelp
I ordered two plates of Chole Bhatura last evening and realized little later that only one order was provided. We called to let them know the issue however met with disrespect and terrible attitude from the manager who calls himself Johnny. He interrogated us with several unnecessary questions which were unintended and went into defensive mode with very rude behavior. I understood that it's not worth arguing with a staff who does not realize a value of a good customer. When I asked for the owner he did not disclose the details and his behavior in the phone was terrible. Saffron lost a loyal customer and I encourage everyone to double check your orders and even better look for other alternative restaurants who value customers.

Garry G.

Yelp
This is the only place in Virginia that actually served the authentic Paneer Tikka Masala. Like other places this place didn't sever Shahi paneer & called it Paneer tikka Masala. This was our to go place until last night. We had a terrible experience & will probably never go here again. Here is the break down:- Customer Service: Terrible-we order 2 Tandoori items & the sampler appetizer with a request to have extra mint sauce as we ordered via Uber eats. For an order worth $95.00, the restaurant didn't have the courtesy to let us know that they couldn't honor our request. We got 3 packs of mint sauce which we would have gotten anyway. We could have paid if they wanted us to. Here is the breakdown by each dish:- 1. Sampler- Veggie samosa & pakora were ok. But the chicken was rubbery &!fish pakora/tikka was raw, that's right ---uncooked. We trashed it after one bite. 2. Punjabi Gobhi- there was a swimming pool of water, oil & raw undercooked spices. YUCK!!!!Trashed this after first bite. Isn't PUNJABI GOBHI SUPPOSED TO BE DRY & crunchy. 3. Paneer Tikka Masala- used to be there speciality ever since they opened their first restaurant in Falls Church. We have been ordering it from past 5-6 years at least 4-5 times every month. BUT LAST NIGHT- the PANEER TIKKA WAS NOT FROM TANDOOR BUT FROM MICROWAVE....its was hard & CHEWY LIKE RUBBER. We trashed the paneer pieces. IT WAS PRACTICALLY NOT EDIBLE. 4. DAAL- had decent flavor but it was undercooked. We had chew it really hard instead of feeling a creamy texture in mouth. 5. These items were good. Raita, bullet naan, lacha Parantha, chicken hariyali, chicken seekh kabob. EXCEPT - In Indian cuisine, when you order TANDOORI- Is it not supposed to come with Caramelized onions???????THEY SERVE WITH LETTUCE & Red pepper (Instead of. green Pepper) WHICH makes flavors go bland/sweet &!the texture go watery INSTEAD OF SMOKY. WE WONT REPEAT FOR A VERY LONG TIME. HIGHLY DISSATISFIED & DISAPPOINTED!
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Ketki J.

Yelp
I'm a regular customer here . Delicious food. I've ordered the below and every dish was tasty :- Paneer tikka masala Daal makhani Baingan Bharta Matar paneer Butter naan Jeera rice Being an Indian Restaurant, you'll always find good Vegetarian options. Also there's plenty of parking. It's a good restaurant for a larger group. Slightly overpriced but worth the penny.
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David M.

Yelp
Great spot with friendly wait staff. I met up with a couple of colleagues here, for our first lunch together since covid. They don't currently offer their lunch buffet for obvious reasons, but there are still tons of great options on the regular menu. We got the appetizer sampler to start. My favorite off that plate was the fried fish, though the samosa was also great. We then shared naan, aloo ghobi, and malai kofta. All were great, though my favorite of the entree dishes was the ghobi. Big shout out to the waitstaff for their patience with us. We hadn't really seen each other in awhile, lost track of time, and ended up staying past their closing time. A solid 30 minutes passed before our very kind waiter came over to let us know they had already closed. We felt terrible, but they were nothing but generous about it.
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Alan E.

Yelp
I got the Orange chicken. The chicken was very dry. I felt it was over price for the quality of food. The sever was very attentive.
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John P.

Yelp
Used to love going to this establishment but after Covid their customers service went down hill. I went there for lunch with a friend and asked if we can sit at the window table and the waiter said no. Now if the restaurant was packed I would understand but there were only 2 other customers. The waiter was an older gentlemen and was not very friendly. It looks like he doesn't want to be there and we are inconvenience him by coming in and eat there.

Sudip B.

Yelp
Nice food good experience for catering every body happy for food. Fine Indian cuisine.

Mayra A M.

Yelp
I was really excited about this place because I LOVE LOVE LOVE Indian food, they have good reviews and are close to us. I ordered butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. It smelled good but I was quickly disappointed by our food. The chicken was sooo hard, over cooked, and dry. They either used an old chicken or their chef doesn't not know how to cook chicken. I recognize that the sauces tasted good but I was afraid of old chicken. I'm pregnant and can't be eating old chicken. I will never order from here again. I hope they get another chef.
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Jesse B.

Yelp
A few disclaimers: We've been here multiple times and are repeat customers, I understand the challenges presented by COVID (and, thus, support local businesses) and I have an IT background so I'm very familiar with the woes of technical issues/glitches. 6:44PM: Placed order through their website (not third party). Confirmation seemed to hang but delivery estimated at 7:27PM. 6:45PM: Placed call to confirm receipt of order. Was told, "Yes! It just came in. You're all good." 8:16PM: With no delivery and being 45 mins later than anticipated, placed second call. Was treated with lack of empathy, seemed wishy-washy, but was ultimately told, "Yes, your order is out for delivery." 8:44PM: Still no delivery (we're 2.8 miles away). Called again. This time was told that our order did not exist, that there was "tablet issues with their app," given excuses but no apologies and requested I verbally repeat my order. Begrudgingly did so and employee read back order and assured it would be delivered shortly. 9:22PM: Food delivered with no apology. Reviewed receipt and noticed that one of our three entrees was missing. 9:23PM: Called third time to inform them of incomplete order. Was informed, "Next time you call, give us your name and we'll credit you." Summary: Placed online order at 6:44PM, confirmed order at 6:45PM, was blatantly lied to and misled at 8:44PM, had to call again 40 minutes later, was lied to again and then, nearly 3 hours later not given an apology or any meaningful attempt at service recovery and was left with an inaccurate and incomplete order. Just an all around service nightmare and...food wasn't even up to their normal standards.