Saffron South

Overall food is good. The saag paneer and the saffron chicken lazeez (which is basically the saag with tiny pieces of chicken blended in) were really good. Both were a little oily but yummy. Naan is a good size too. The rice pudding is kinda solid, not very liquid like kheer. See pic. But tasty flavor!

Absolutely loved this place! The food was full of flavor, fresh, and perfectly spiced. Every dish we tried was delicious, especially the curries and naan. Gourav was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. You can really tell a lot of care goes into both the food and service. Definitely a go-to spot for great Indian cuisine!

I love this place! Flavorful authentic food, good prices and great atmosphere. One of my favorite restaurants in Austin, I will continue to come back and eat here!

⭐️⭐️ 🍗 The food? Legit. Tandoor flavors on point—smoky, juicy, and straight-up delicious. 😒 The service? Not so much. I asked a simple question about seeing the tandoor and got hit with a cold shoulder instead of a smile. ✨ Bottom line: If you’re in it just for the taste, this place delivers. If you’re after a friendly vibe along with your meal… might not be the spot.

The food was really wonderful and well seasoned (but less spicy than I expected), and all the staff were polite and helpful. Items were clearly labeled as being gluten free or vegan. The atmosphere was nice yet casual. I was here with kids and it was great; I would come here for a date.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely love this place! I visit this Indian restaurant quite often, and it never disappoints. Today I had the Dal Makhani, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Tandoori Roti, and everything was just perfect — rich flavors, creamy textures, and freshly made roti that hit the spot. The service is always fantastic — special thanks to Gaurav and Sam, who are super attentive, friendly, and make every visit a pleasure. I also have to mention my absolute favorite here — the Samosa Chaat! I order it all the time because it’s packed with that authentic Indian street food flavor that’s truly to die for. If you’re craving delicious, authentic Indian food with warm service, this place is a must-visit!

The food quality is good. They just reduced the size of entrees about 50%. When we do take out they came in circular medium large containers filled to the top. Each entree is good for 2 people. Now they went with the typical 4” diameter containers. When we saw the portion, its about half. At $16-$20 per entree in my view it is not worth it.

The atmosphere, the staff, food flavors are too good if you are in to Nepalese and North Indian flavors! We ordered Nargis Kofta, Vegetable steamed momos, garlic naans, dal tadka and the dessert! The food was good to enjoy. We were satisfied. Videsha was our server and she did a phenomenal job and she made us feel very cozy and warm to be dining there. Definitely coming back for more food even though it is a 40 minutes drive from my home!

This is one of my absolute favorite places!!! I always stop by when I'm home. The vegetable pakoras are phenomenal and I have not had anything similar yet. The staff is so sweet and clearly cares about your experience. The decor inside makes for a fabulous environment!! Absolutely stop by!

The food was okay overall. I ordered the lamb pasanda and saag paneer, which were both solid. However, the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala tasted identical -- both overwhelmingly tomatoey, with very little distinct flavor or Indian seasoning. The dal makhani was more like a plain lentil stew than a proper Indian dish -- not bad, just completely lacking the creaminess or depth you'd expect. I'm also glad we didn't eat there. As my son pointed out, the place smelled like a public restroom -- a mix of cleaning chemicals and something unpleasant underneath. The floors were filthy, and while I was waiting for my food, I watched one of the workers packing up a to-go order sneeze directly onto the containers twice, then turn and sneeze a third time into his hand -- which he didn't wash. I could literally see the spray land on the food. I seriously considered asking for a refund on the spot. Note: after continuing to eat I discovered something on my mouth too tough to eat. after pulling it out, it seems to be steel wool shards from a cleaning sponge. Picture attached.

Plenty of parking in a plaza with many other businesses. Doesn't stand out but a nice find here! On a Friday night there were was no wait at all, but did notice they did a lot of takeouts as well. Service was attentive, even with a little one in tow. There was another baby on high chair at the next table and let's say the food was everywhere, including the floor. But the staff made no complaints and just cleaned it all up afterwards. Kudos for that. However I did find the tables to be somewhat sticky and that kind of bothered me no matter how hard I tried to scrub with my own wipes. Food wise it was a good surprise. I was expecting meh but we finished the entire butter chicken (comes with rice) and a side order of naan. The little one literally cleaned her plate and didn't leave a drop of the sauce left. Asked for more and more. The fried pomfret was perfect, nothing burnt or overcooked. Fish was very easy to debone. Will definitely be back to try other dishes!

We ordered tikka masala, murg shahi korma and garlic naans. Tikka Masala was amazing. So flavorful and rich. Murg shahi korma was also great, but lighter compared to what I usually ate in other places, so tikka masala was a highlight of the meal. Garlic naans were above average - good but nothing special. Coming back for more tikka masala. Also the portions were not that big

Outstanding Indian food in a very pleasant environment. Service was friendly and professional. I had Samosas and Dal Makhani. L had Chicken Tikka Masala. All were wonderfully delicious.

This little shopping center has a ton of small restaurants so it's easy to get lost in the mix. I've somehow never eaten at saffron and was excited to try it for lunch as it was in such an easy location. We got there when they opened and were their first patrons for the day. We were greeted immediately and our server was friendly and attentive. We had two children and they were quick to bring over the high chairs we needed. This small detail earned them five stars immediately, so many restaurants treat children like an annoyance. Our server was great with treating them like people. As for the menu, it had a ton of options. I'm not super familiar with all of the items but it all sounded great. I got the chicken tikka masala with white rice and an order of garlic naan. The portions seemed smaller than some Indian restaurants I've been too but they were perfect for one person, I had a little bit leftover so nothing major. I got "medium" spice and wish I had asked for it to be a little spicier as that was fairly mild. That being said the flavor was phenomenal. The garlic naan was so so so so good. I was annoyed with myself for not having more space in my body to eat more. We will definitely be back.

We finally tried this yummy little Indian place after passing it by for so long. The service leaves a little to be desired, but the food more than makes up for it. It is a more modern take on the what we have found to be a normal Indian restaurant. I would prefer to hear Indian music from whatever genre versus the music one could hear on the local radio station. We ordered the Malai Kofta and Chicken Tikka and their garlic naan. We have also tried their Rosemary and cheese naan- which was tasty. We have ordered from them a few times and each time they knock it right out of the park. That garlic naan!! Really all of the food.

Excellent Indian Food! Great service and is my go to! My kids love the butter chicken and the lamb

Surprisingly excellent food, I thought it was gonna be mid but happy to be proved wrong. The dal tadka was really good (don't bully me for getting dal it was a rec ), raita was delicious, chili paneer was good - SUPER spicy even though we got medium. Mango lassi was incredible, loved that they added cardamom. Everything was also very light, not too oily, tasted homemade

I ordered the chili chicken momo to go for lunch and they were delicious! Food was hot when I picked it up and well wrapped to prevent leaks. The momos were fat and tasty and the sauce was just spicy enough to make my nose run! The sauce is a little sweeter than I'd personally prefer but really no complaints it was bomb.

Yum! This place delivers! I had amazing Naan and Goat Curry here the other day and I highly recommend it- prices are very reasonable and the flavors are fantastic. Its located in a strip mall so plenty of parking and easy to find. Staff was very friendly and quick service! Inside was a nice casual dining experience- it looks very clean and newly renovated. I think they did a good job with the decor!

Just wow. If I could give more stars I would. The place itself isn't anything special, but the people are super nice and helpful and the food will blow you away. I had one of the best meals of my life today. The vegetable pakoras are a delicious start. Perfectly cooked with two great sauces. And I had Achari chicken for my meal and it was just amazing. I ordered it spicy and it was (be careful!). The flavors were amazing and so different than anything I've be ever had before, and the rice it came with was a perfect combo. My wife had the tandoori chicken and it was the best we've ever had as well. Do yourself a favor and hit this place up!!!

I've been to both locations but I'll give a boost to this spot. There's really not much to say. When Indian food is done well, you just know. All the dishes we tried had a wonderful harmony of flavors and made us realize that THIS is the place to go for Indian food if you reside in central/downtown Austin. Paneer Tikka Masala - delicious. Plenty of additional curry to dip your naan into. Chicken Lazeez - This was a little different than the typical spinach (palak) dishes we get at other restaurants. But wow, this was tasty and addicting. Definitely recommend. Chili Momo - another dish that was familiar yet different. We've had momos before (Nepalese dumplings) and we've had chicken chili, which is a Nepalese flavor that is something in between an Indian and Chinese flavor profile. But we never had momos in the chili sauce. This was fantastic! Satisfying portions, great service, and happy bellies. If you want Indian food, GO HERE.

I really did want to like it since there are limited places in town. I got the salmon korma which honestly was really good and well worth except I started feeling a little under the weather a few hours later

Best Indian food in Austin. From what I understand, Indian food can be subtly different depending upon the region and this restaurant mostly represents Southern India regions. We have been to the other location of which we are big fans and I can say they are extremely consistent with their food. This visit we came on a Saturday evening and although they were busy, we were able to get a table quickly with no reservations. I'm sure everything on the menu is great, but our favorites are Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken Murg Shahi Korma and the Garlic Naan is amazing! This time we also had the Chicken Biryani. If you enjoy Chicken Tikka Masala, you need to come here! We order it "medium" spice and it's just the right amount. Even if you don't like things spicy, I recommend getting it medium. I have never had Chicken Murg before Saffron but it's boneless with a creamy cashew and pistachio sauce. Again, recommend ordering it medium spice. It's a chicken dish identical to the Tikka Masala but just a different sauce, but it's an amazing sauce! It's obvious they make the Naan bread and bake it fresh when you order it. I've had garlic naan before and at other places, you can barely taste the garlic and the breads taste like they have been premade. This the naan bread here tastes fresh out of the oven and made the minute you order and not made ahead of time. The Biryani is also very good. If you have never had Indian food before, you will be pleasantly surprised if you come here and just start with the Chicken Tikka Masala and naan bread. If you enjoy Indian food, you must come here. We live about 45 minutes away and this is our "go to" for Indian food. The only thing we don't like is the way they handle the check. The servers are very friendly, but when it's time for the check, they bring it to you with an electronic device and the server just stands there hovering over you. It's incredibly annoying to have someone standing there who won't go away until you have decided on a tip and paid. I couldn't even see how to review the check so I just have to assume I'm not being charged for anything I didn't order. The other Saffron will leave the bill, like EVERY other restaurant, allow you time to look the bill over and take your time. But here, they stand over you and won't leave until you have selected a tip and paid. Very rude.

Note: this review is for take out. We ordered takeout and the food was out of this world. We were genuinely impressed with everything we ordered = the Saffron Chicken Lazeez, Baigan Bhartha, Chicken Tikka Kebab, and Kolonji Paneer Tikka. Each dish had its own distinct flavor profile. you could taste the delicious smoked eggplant in the Baigan Bhartha. The Saffron chicken Lazeez was unlike anything I've ever had and again the flavors and textures just meshed so well together! The Kolonji Paneer Tikka and the Chicken Tikka Kabob were both cooked to perfection. Personally, I prefer Indian restaurants that use minimal oil and pay meticulous attention to crafting specific flavors for each dish. This place is my new favorite and I will definitely be back!

Came here for dinner, it's our second time. We really love the food and service. Great staff, very attentive. Food is delicious. One of my places to go to when I'm craving Indian food. Will def keep coming back. My fave dish is the butter chicken, yum!

I thought this place was pretty good. A few things were hit or miss, but for the most part very tasty, with friendly service. Came here with a colleague for lunch. There was hardly anyone there when we arrived, but a good crowd came in while we dined. We both ordered samosas. I got the Achari Aloo Lamb, and my friend got a chicken tikka masala. Some garlic naan as well. Have to say that the entree was fantastic - hearty and spiced just right (the waiter and I had discussed spice options). Very flavorful. The samosas and naan - not so much. Not bad, just kind of bland. I'd like to try some other things. Fast friendly service. Check it out.

Came here to celebrate Diwali and we loved it!! I got the chicken momo and chicken 65 to share and then the goat curry and everything was so delicious!!!! So flavorful and authentic!! The portions are decent as well

A friend told me about her favorite Indian restaurant, so we arranged to meet there. The service was attentive & the waiter made some good suggestions. My FAVORITE was the DELICIOUS crispy, shredded okra! Being from the South, okra has a special place in my heart & you don't find it many places outside the South -- at least not that tastes good. This dish is tossed with lime, red onion & chat masala. The lime gives it a unique & tasty twang! :) We shared the Saffron Mixed Grill to get a taste of several tandoori dishes. All were tasty, but the chicken was a bit over-cooked. The lamb vindaloo was spicy & delicious and I couldn't stop eating the rice! :) I can see why it's her favorite! We'll definitely be back!

Was running errands in this side of town and came across Saffron - and what a find!! The lamb is out of this world and meal portions are generous.

Service is slow. Restaurant and restrooms not clean. Food reheated and overcooked. Portions small. Prices high. Rude employees. Serious doubts anything is done to observe health codes. Avoid at all costs. There's too much great Indian food in this town to waste your time and money here. Management is also very rude and awkward. Just a terrible place.

I got doordash from this place so I can't really comment on ambiance or service. However, the food itself was lovely!! The butter chicken in particular was top notch, and I liked their spinach/ricotta saag paneer (but it was just slightly bland to me which is why I knocked off a star, but mind you even being slightly bland it was great!). The garlic naan was also great and I appreciated the sauces they provided as well. I would definitely come here again any time to relieve my Indian food cravings

It's hard to come by lots of variety in cultural cuisine where we live. We were fortunate to find this charm that serves Nepalese, Himalayan, and Indian specialties. Our array of dishes were nicely presented, freshly cooked, and super tasteful. The selections we chose didn't fall short. We loved and devoured their: Lamb biryani Jinga Angare Rosemary cheese naan These were also enjoyable to strike a hunger pang: Golden Manchurian Fried Golden Cauliflower Chicken Lollipop 3 mango lassi Dining in places like this is really a treat. After traveling, I usually like to try someplace new, especially when passing through Austin. This was a great find in the beautiful area of Westlake Hills. Their space is quite large for family meals together, and good for the lunch crowd. The warm atmosphere was welcoming, as well as their service. We were satisfied about everything!

Best Indian I've ever had in America! So good that I went twice during my trip to Austin. Ordered and recommend Garlic Naan, Shrimp Tikka Masala, Saffron Chicken Lazeez, Channa Masala. Their mango lassi was great too!

My wife wanted to go here and check it out. She loved it. I thought the lamb kabobs were tasteless and very Salty. My chicken tandoori was weird tasting as well and small pieces with a lot of bone. My wife liked the dessert she ordered. Would I go here again. Probably not. Would My wife, yes. There weren't a lot of customers there. The restaurant had a chill atmosphere but with barely any customers there our table was hit up a lot by the server and host.

Best Indian restaurant south of the river! Definitely try the malai kofta, samosa chaat, manchurian and bhindi(okra) this restaurant is very liked by the locals and for a good reason! It's got a nice neighborhood restaurant vibe to it, which I very much like. The staff is courteous.

I've had Saffron a few times, both in the restaurant and to-go. I've never been disappointed. Tonight I got a good sized meal to-go for myself, cuz that's how I do! I tried the Kurkuri Bhindi, which is a shredded fried okra, and I could have just eaten this as a meal! If you like okra, which I do, definitely get it! For dinner I went for the classic chicken Tikka Masala, medium spice which I think is perfect. I heard another customer trying to order his entree "hot" and the waiter told him he really didn't recommend it as it's way too much for most people, lol. I tried lassi for the first time which is a refreshing yogurt drink. They did a great job with the rose flavoring so that you can taste it but it isn't overwhelming at all. Rosemary cheese naan was ok. I think I'd stick with garlic in the future. This is a must try in Westlake, to-go or dine in!!

The food is okay, I have certainly had better Indian/South Asian food. My wife and I stopped by for lunch over the weekend just before the lunch service was closing. The service was average, there was too much oil in the food.

Poor service, poor food, chewy old chicken, slow service despite the restaurant being empty, and very rude waiters and manager/owner. Horrible music. Skip it.

Upscale indian food. Very tasty and they use Indian spice, the hot is actually spicy. Loved the Gobi Manchurian and the Malai Kafta and the Saag Paneer! The eggplant is also incredible! The samosas were not great. Very thick not oily like they should be. The fish masala was also not the best. Great service, very attentive.

I went to Saffron South for the first time and I was definitely impressed from beginning to end. The food here is so authentic and everything is made in house and so fresh. My server Bidesha was amazing, she gave me several recommendations and had well knowledge of the menu, she was very tentative and made sure my drinks were always refilled and provided a great experience for my first time. I ordered the Samosas which came with a refreshing mint chutney and a sweet tamarind sauce, the Lamb Kabobs were also top tier. For entrees I highly recommend the Lamb Rogan Josh with garlic naan, there was so much flavor in every bite. If your looking for great ambiance, authentic food and welcoming service, I highly recommend Saffron South. I will for sure be going back!

Llegué al restaurante a las 2:20 p.m., 10 minutos antes del cierre, pero me informaron que no podían atenderme. Esto fue decepcionante. Estaba con pocas mesas y podían dar servicio.

We were greeted with friendly faces and they politely answered all of our questions regarding the menu, and what was the best to order. The food was sensational and made my taste buds dance with happiness. Music was the perfect volume level to enjoy the meal and still have a very pleasant experience. They were not stingy on the portion sizes. Can't wait for the leftovers later, even ordered some of our favorites to take home. 12/10 -- would recommend to all family and friends. Can't wait to come back.

Chicken lazeez was delicious and unlike anything I've ever had before. I will dream of this until I get it again. Note - I got 150 dollars of food to go for my husbands birthday. I found the Raita a little weak/watery, but enjoyed the madras chicken curry, naan, Bryani, and lamb dish (can't remember the name). The chicken tika and samosas were meh. I'd skip those next time but can't wait to go back and get the lazeez again!!

Whoops. Easy come easy go. Apparently this combo is no longer an option at lunch. A shame because it was a great meal. So we opted for dishes instead. Samosas and veggie pakoras were both tasty. My aloo ghobi was good too but could have used a bit more spice - will need to request that the next time came with plenty of rice. We did order some jalapeño naan - this wasn't my favorite. I think I should have opted for the garlic naan instead.

I think saffron south not only has great Indian food but also some smart business chops. I ordered various take out dishes. Saffron chicken. Chicken kabobs, tikka masala and biryani. All were tasty with nice portions. To me Indian menus are very much alike. Similar to Chinese. The problem is most Indian food is expensive. Much more than Chinese. I think when given the option may select Chinese. Saffron dishes are priced very competitive. They offer great value. I look forward to next order.

The food is a amazing burst of flavors. The garlic naan is also great, can't get enough of it. The price of the food is also really affordable.

The best Indian food in Austin! Best I've ever had actually. Great service and amazing vegetarian options. The Mushroom Coconut Curry is like smooth creamy heaven and vegetable pakoras are crispy and flavorful. We haven't had one bad dish. The owner treated us to a rose and saffron panna cotta that was to die for. They also have a good setup for larger parties. I only wish there was a buffet because everything is so good, I wish I could try it all.

Really great flavor, I love the dumplings, generous servings, jalepeno naan tastes very fresh

It's been years ago when I stopped by their other location for their lunch buffet and became . Our recent visit here is after a greenbelt hike, so our stomachs are excited for some food. Staff is super nice. We ordered an assortment of dishes, including naan, saag paneer, goat curry, and the lamb rogan josh. The naan was excellent and the bone-in goat curry was delicious and super tender. The surprise of the meal for me was actually the saag. The saag was really flavorful and you can taste the spinach. Probably one of the best saag I've had, and I've been thinking about it for days after the meal. The menu is large and chances are that whatever you order will probably be delicious. Overall, prices are a bit higher than at other Indian restaurants, but the quality is excellent.

The first time we tried this place it was great. Our second visit the Indian food was average. The indo Chinese noodles and appetizers were good. Service is good and ambiance is average. The men's bathroom could use some renovations and attention though.

The curry I had here was everything I want in one - warm, comforting, spicy & flavorful. I appreciated that they were very accommodating for food restrictions, clearly marking different items with both gluten and vegan options. Even with avoiding dairy and gluten, I had a good handful of dishes to choose from. I went with the goat curry, and it was exceptional and full of flavor. Definitely plan to be back if I'm in the West Lake area!

Lots of space during lunch, quick service, bottled water. We ordered: Chicken Tikka Masala ($15) Chicken Murg Shahi Korma ($15) Garlic Naan x2 ($3.50 each) The order came with one bowl of rice with some peas in it. The curries were decent in flavor but not my favorite. The garlic naan on the other hand was very tasty. It's a bit pricy with tax and tip for the food, so I'll probably not come back, but it was a good place to try!

I had a pretty basic order - a chicken tikka masala (medium heat) + samosas and the samosas were alright. But this is probably the most bland Indian food I've ever tasted. I'm not sure if the chicken was even seasoned but I am sure that it was overcooked. This was ordered via delivery so to be fair - there COULD have been a miscommunication through the app but I won't be ordering or visiting from here again. There's just waaay better a whole lot of other places.

The food is fresh and comes out fast! Our group of 6 ordered several appetizers and 6 curries to share and everyone loved all of it. Personally, it's the best curry and naan I've had in central Texas. The prices are very affordable too.

The food so amazing. u have to visit once. i will surely go back with myy family and friends

Very amazing food and service , their fresh made lemon soda that's made in house is refreshing , such an amazing place with great people there and makes it feel like home . Food is 10/10 always taste amazing and will never get tired of it

The food is amazing, flavorful and delicious!!! I would definitely recommend to all of my friends and family, I had Chicken fried rice with Kothe Momo and also chili chicken and oh my god it was delightful asf 11/10 I recommend The food is amazing, flavorful and delicious!!! I would definitely recommend to all of my friends and family, I had Chicken fried rice with Kothe Momo and also chili chicken and oh my god it was delightful asf 11/10 I recommend