Saffron Valley - Avenues

I had a strong craving for some real spicy food one evening, so I decided to visit Saffron Valley at Avenues. As soon as I walked in, the place had a warm and cozy vibe, and I felt like I came to the right spot. While going through the menu, my eyes stopped at the Chef’s Specials. That’s where I found the Dhaba Style Chicken Curry, and something told me this is exactly what I needed. I ordered it with garlic naan, hoping it would hit the right spice level. When the food arrived, the aroma itself made me hungry again. The first bite was a total blast perfect balance of spices, and that true dhaba-style taste that reminds you of highway food back in India. The garlic naan paired so well that every bite felt better than the last. By the time I finished, my spice craving was fully satisfied. This dish is honestly a treat for spice lovers. If you enjoy fiery, flavorful food, then this is a must-try dish at Saffron Valley. I would definitely go back again just for this 😍

To start off the space is beautifully decorated and inviting. The service was fantastic, they were so kind and attentive and recommended me an item to try from the buffet! Everything i tried was delicious. Usually when I get indian food, I stick to a couple dishes I know, so it was awesome to get to try a bunch of new things! I'll be back!

if you want the *essence* of Indian food go here. the food here lacks the depth that I feel other Indian food usually offers and the flavor is just barely there. It's not the worst I've had but it's certainly not the best. Although I will say the service was enthusiastic and kind. I would describe the food as 'fine' and a good quick fix when Mumbai house is closed lol.

Been to the Sugarhouse location a lot of times for lunch buffet and first time in this location for an a la carte dinner and yep, it never disappoints. If any, maybe even better due to it's spacious dining area. Nevertheless, the food, the presentation, ambience and the service is as exceptional 😋👌 Will sure come back for their lunch buffet, soon!

Beautiful, spacious setting with great service and food that obviously is made with fresh, high quality ingredients. They brought a crisp pancake to our table that was freshly made and stuffed with a delicious potato filling that I can’t remember the name of but it was delicious. Everything was delicious and they have unique items I’ve not been at other Indian restaurants. Highly recommend!

The buffet was awesome! The kale chat was unique and amazing! The spread for the buffet was full of variety and cater to a wide variety of tastes! The buffet bar was always stacked and the staff was very welcoming and warm. Would recommend 100% and will visit again.

My husband and I recently relocated to Downtown Salt Lake City, and the first thing we looked for was good Indian food. We found it! The staff is incredibly lovely, and they have a very detailed menu. They were super helpful in answering all our questions. The price point is perfect, and the portions are huge—we definitely had leftovers for dinner. Highly recommend!

I am so impressed with this colonial style Indian eatery. After a little blip in my past experience, which must have been majorly because I visited at a time of it under renovation; this place has scored again. The buffet selection is incredible, the interiors so classy and reminiscent of an era which shaped a lot of Indian cuisine. Totally looking forward to many more visits.

One word: AMAZING! My friend and I visited SLC, and we had been craving Indian food. I am so glad we chose this location. By that, I mean this specific location in Avenue, not Sugar House (they are run by two different people). Everything from the service to the interior and the food was beyond amazing. A lot of Indian food I've had elsewhere tends to be too heavy or filled with preservatives, which doesn't suit me. This place was different -- the food was light, filling, and bursting with flavor and love. They are also very vegetarian and vegan friendly, with so many options. I ordered a Dosa, Samosa Chaat with yogurt on the side, Tandoori Roti, and one other dish. This place is highly recommended over any other Indian restaurant. I would definitely come here again! Enjoy the mouth watering photos!

This place is right by my house, so I love to order takeout from here. There online ordering system is super simple and user friendly. The inside is really cute with lots of booths and bigger tables for groups. I have always had positive experiences with the staff when picking the food up. I have a pretty basic order which is butter chicken mild with the white rice. I also get an order of garlic naan. Their garlic naan is some of the best I've ever had. One order comes cut up into four of those triangles. The butter chicken has a delicious flavor and big portion size. I always get two meals out of this. I have dined in before and they have a very good Diet Coke brew. I would highly recommend!!

This review is for the buffet. First time properly learning how to eat pani puri. I grabbed the puris w/o realizing I was supposed to add the fillings, lol. I tried almost everything at the buffet. Overall, the food was mediocre. Some of the proteins were a bit tough and it's probably from sitting out too long. But, I really enjoyed the passionfruit drink. It was super refreshing. Staff was attentive and cleared plates as we finished. Might come back to try their dine-in mains for a different experience.

Anytime I'm in the area, I stop in for their lunch buffet. I did come towards the end of the hour before they stop putting fresh stuff out, however some of the dishes were a little cold. Naan was freshly warm though! Still a wonderful place to dine if you come earlier for their lunch buffet as lots of options to choose from.

Chicken Tikka Masala and Mango Lassi are good on their own, but the buffet is really the star here - highly recommend coming during lunch for that! everyone here is so nice too

I visited this restaurant twice in one week because I needed some soft food after getting mouth surgery. Their food was perfect for the situation, but definitely on the mild side. Service was slow, but I was in no rush. It's in a great spot down town and would be good for mild palates.

Phenomena food! We need to go back to try the curries, but we were feeling something different, so we got a variety of small plates and kabobs. My favorites were chicken 65 and chicken tikka (this one in particular was so good!). We also got and liked the Chicken Pakoras, Hariyali Chicken, Chicken Malai, and Saffron Paneer (not my favorite, but still good- it came in the sampler). Service was great. Everyone was friendly, even when we walked right past the wait to be seated sign and up to the counter, looking like we wanted to order to go ‍ The place is quiet and friendly, good location. We will be back soon.

The new menu inducted by the restaurant has been a game changer. The new dhaba chicken with naan which comes in a sizzling plate is a game changer. Food is super delicious. People who love South Indian food sautéed prawns is a must try. The service and the ambience plus is a top notch

Saffron Valley was the first restaurant in the Greater Salt Lake area to bring Indian street food, snack items and dishes from Southern India at the original location in South Jordan more than 10 years ago. They've since expanded but kept the same quality and variety on their menu. My go-to for take out is the mixed grilled with paneer and samosa, but every item on the menu is excellent. The staff at Saffron are always a stand out for me too. Eye contact, a smile and that lovely hospitality the sub-continent is known for, every time.

Came here for buffet and was so disappointed to see the vegetarian options. The taste was not great as well, seems like a place catered for non vegetarian people. Seems to have lot of variety for non vegetarian food but unfortunately for vegetarian i won't even given it 1 star. Services was average since it was buffet, ambience is nice. I wish they can consider adding things for vegetarian and work on

The best Indian lunch special in Salt Lake City. The Delhi chaat is a good appetizer as is the samosa chaat. These two items are not offered at most other Indian restaurants so I highly recommend trying them. The mint chutney is perfect accompanying all the other dishes. The tandoori chicken is flavorful, tender, and juicy. The naan is good. The tikka masala is light but flavorful. A good option for a lunch special. Decent service when dining in.

The best place for Indian food in Salt Lake City!!! Staff is so kind and efficient and the food is to die for!!

The food is amazing! I love everything about it the service, the food and design. It's one of me and my family's favorite places!

Writing in response to the Business Manager (Lanny)'s response that I asked for a discount which they did not honor. This lie is as white as it can get. I have lived in the US long enough to know that you don't ask for a discount at a restaurant. It never works. To the business manager - If a customer provides some feedback, I would embrace it instead of spreading lies, and ensure it is not repeated. Also, I would ensure no one in my friend circle (trust me I have a large circle) eats at your restaurant. All the best!

Always great! Food is always on point. Clean bathrooms, prompt service. I would recommend the cilantro chicken, with naan, mango lassi. Eat with your hands, it's ok

We've eaten here a couple times and the curries are, unfortunately, so thin and watered down with very little flavor.

The building is beautiful. The staff is very attentive and helpful and kind. The food is nothing short of divine! I'm usually hesitant to try a buffet, but my sister had been here before and convinced me their lunch buffet was worth it! She was not wrong. It was great to be able to try more than my usual basic order. Everything is fresh and perfectly balanced with flavor. We had 4 moms and 5 small kids and they so generously let kids under 3 eat free. 4/5 kids were big fans too and that says a lot! Check this slc gem out!

My favorite Indian restaurant is not open on Wednesday, we chose this spot since we remember it had good food instead. It also has the priciest lunch buffet around at $17.99 with no specialty items. The food was good. More sweet and spicy. Not what I was craving but it was nice to try something new. The buffet section and restaurant are very clean and have gone through an update since I've been. They bring you fresh naan which got a little dry later. Nice to try something new but I will stick to my favorites.

The food was some of my favorite Indian food I've had, and I've had a lot. The ambiance was incredible, such a beautiful interior and exterior and the service was great. I hope this place gets more business, it deserves the love.

I saw they had the thali lunch special on their Instagram and was immediately drawn to it because it was basically a sampler! It included cilantro chicken, saag, chaat, pickles, tandoori chicken, roasted cauliflower, gulab jamun (dessert), tikka masala and dal taska. It was served with rice, naan and papadum. First, I loved how I got to try a little bit of everything! My favorites were the cilantro chicken, chaat, and tikka masala. The chickens were oh so tender. It just fell apart (in a good way!). I cannot believe all this food was only $13!!! What the heck?? It was enough for 3 meals for me. I don't eat huge portions, so it might've been enough for 1.5 meals for average folks.

I've ordered take out from here a few times, and it's always been ready on time. The food is always hot and fresh. We've only tried a few things, but I can say both the butter chicken and tikka masala are great. If you're looking for an easy option for to go I would definitely recommend. The dining room also has never been too busy when I've picked up, and the service seems great. So I don't think you can go wrong either way.

We ate at this restaurant for 37 days straight - when we just relocated to SLC from the East Coast! That tells something about the food, service, and ambiance of this place! The only place where you can have a Tuesday night buffet and Indian food festival week! You should definitely try their Lamb Chop! Secret tip - go to Hatch Family Chocolate after you have your food here! :)

Love the view of this place every time I pull in. Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable staff, welcoming experience. This is already worth its weight. I promise you, the food somehow outweighs the service. Everything from the Lassi to the buffet. Just try it.

Excellent lunch buffet with tons of variety and delicious spices. Includes naan and dosas free. Friendly staff with quick service

We ordered the Saag Paneer and Malabar Fish Curry. I didn't love the Saag Paneer because the cream subdued the spices, although the paneer itself was toothsome. The Malabar Fish Curry was a treat. The fish was the perfect texture and mild in flavor, allowing the curry to shine. I wish I had requested the Hot or Fire spice level for both dishes because I couldn't detect any heat at the Medium level. Given that we are facing a pandemic, I feel it necessary to mention that social distancing was excellently handled and staff wore masks, making dining indoors feel very safe. Our waiter Mahesh managed to maximize customer service while minimizing exposure. For this, I am bumping my rating up to a 4. TLDR: The Malabar Fish Curry is delicious. Choose a spice level higher than your usual. Saffron Valley is a safe choice for those timidly returning to indoor dining.

Food was tasty. We went for the afternoon buffet which was around $20. Since we are veg we would have liked a couple more veg choices. There was only 1 veg curry and dal. We enjoyed the food.

Vegetarian Indian family from Houston visiting Utah wanting Indian food, we had mid expectations about this place, bc, Utah.... but holy smokes... this food was AMAZING. No joke, some of the best, flavorful, Indian food we've ever had. We like hot/spicy so we ordered everything spicy and it hit well. Service and ambiance was great as well. We had a 2yr old having a bad day and they did what they could to help calm him.

Consistent every time, haven't had a bad trip yet...I get the tikki masala to go and have tried many of their delicious naans. The sweet nutty naan is a must try and with the spicy masala it's a great contrast. Highly recommend!!!

Great food, friendly service, and not too busy. The lunch buffet is always good as well.

We were traveling to Utah from New Jersey where we have so many Indian restaurants so you know we can be picky. But the food was amazing and they even have spice levels for those that enjoy the spice like we do! The ambiance of the place was also really nice and welcoming! The service was also very quick and really friendly! Personally would say this place is better than some restaurants in NJ!

Great food, staff and view! love coming in at least 1x a month. They brought back the buffet on weekends and highly recommend it.

The food and flavors were outstanding. The service was superb and friendly. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing (although I would've liked more authentic music). I would definitely come here again when craving Indian food.

This location of Saffron Valley is much more spacious than their location in Sugar House. When you first walk in, there is a large vestibule area with stairs leading up to the main dining area. I love that the interior of the building has a lot of old dark wood, and a large bar (which is not really used for a bar, since we are in SLC). I came here for the lunch buffet on a weekend, which I feel is pretty pricey for a weekend, but totally in line with what other Indian restaurants around town charge on the weekends. They have chai on the buffet, and a very well lit area on the side of the room for the whole buffet. I love that each location has similar, but different entrees available on their buffet, so there is always something new to try. My favorites area always their chicken dishes, and vegetarian dishes. I also tried a dish they made with shrimp, that was really quite good, especially for being in Utah, away from the ocean! All of the waitstaff here are very friendly and love sharing their knowledge of food with customers.

We love highly recommend this restaurant. We have never had a bad meal. The best curry around. If you like spice here is your place. However, you can pick your level of heat. I like mine hot! We have worked our way through most the menu. And and even when we've had everything we'll continue to go.

Overall impression: Neat ambience. Great Buffet. Service was good too. Lunch Buffet (weekend): $13.99 Came here for the lunch buffet. It was great. Totally worth the money. Probably the most variety I've had at an Indian Buffet yet. And the service was outstanding. Everyone was really nice. They filled our water quickly. They also replenished food very often (and they really didn't need to, because most people were done with the food). My favorite was the goat curry but everything was really good. I just wanted to add that the ambience is very interesting. It obviously used to be a Japanese restaurant that they took over so you're basically eating Indian food in a Japanese looking building with a Japanese garden outside. It's hilarious. Try it out.

One of the few places that serve Indian buffet and great value for money. Biryani can be better.

I swear that I left a review before, it is no where to be found. Been coming here on and off for the past 5 years. The review is for the Sunday buffet only as I haven't came on other days or ordered off the menu. They remodeled the buffet station a couple months ago and it is more open and has room for extra items. Food is fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. Never have I been disappointed eating here. Sometimes the spice level is more than I can handle. They always change buffet items and keeps it interesting. Friendly staff that are very attentive. Always will be back.

This is hands-down, the best Indian restaurant in Utah! Amazing food and customer service. Love this place.

My family and I are a big fan of this place! I'm almost hesitant to write this review because it feels like our hidden gem. Oh well, plenty of delicious food to go around!! Seriously can't go wrong with ANY of the curries. My top 2 favorites are the Tikka Masala and butter chicken. Soo flavorful. The dosas are super yummy too. Especially with the coconut and tomato chutney and sambar they serve it with. Can't get enough of those! Service is a little on the slower side so not a place if you're in a rush. We've never had to wait for a table though. One caution...the place has been really cold inside every time I've gone. I would bring a jacket if you're a baby with the cold like me. Apart from that, love love love this restaurant!

Saffron Valley is one of my staples and my favorite Indian restaurant in SLC, it's my comfort place and one of my favorites for takeout. What I love most about Saffron Valley is that the quality of their food is always consistent and the service is exceptionally friendly. They're always extremely appreciative of their customers no matter how busy they are. They always take an incredible amount of time checking with the chef to make sure everything I eat is allergen free. I generally order their saag paneer and it's always flavorful and perfectly spiced. I've tried many other Indian restaurants in the area and am often disappointed with how bland their dishes are which is not a concern with Saffron Valley. They also have a menu that accommodates every dietary restrictions so this is a great place to go with friends that have different food preferences. They offer dishes that are vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, along side many options for people with no restrictions. The portions are generous so I leave with lunch for the next day. The desert menu and is always perfectly sweetened but not overwhelming. I also love how many Lassi flavors they offer and I often crave their rice pudding. Absolutely delicious and one of my most visited restaurants. Highly recommend.

The interior was super cute and the service was excellent! Our server Sreekanth was kind and passionate about the menu! We ordered the Masala Dosa, Chicken Pakoras and Chicken Tikka Masala. I literally could stop saying "mhhhhm" the entire meal. Thank you for an amazing experience.

Absolutely great indian food.such variety they have.we ordered butter chicken,coconut korma and garlic naan.it was a great dinner for us.Thanks for the waiter for the great suggestions.great service taken care by him.ambiance is very good.

Been here with my family.food is great.the ambience is refreshing.want to visit again.had coconut korma and tandoori chicken along with garlic naan.it is the best in town.so flavourful.Thanks for the waiter for suggesting great dishes.

Misleading advertising...their website beautifully details a thali whose items change daily except that it doesn't exist now. When I asked about the thali at the restaurant at lunch time, I was told that it is too expensive now to offer the thali. Apparently, the manager has been given this feedback before to remove the thali description from the website but it is still there. I understand inflationary pressures but why carry misleading information? Food: Below average. The masala dosa filling was bland. I left it mostly uneaten. The sambhar tasted like a dal with vegetables, without the characteristic sambhar taste. The chai was fine. My stomach bloated up soon after the meal. Customer service: I actually called twice before going to the restaurant, to check about the thali. The first time there was no sound. The second time, the person took the call saying , "We are open at 11 am" and hung up before I could even say hello. The third time, the phone kept ringing and no one answered. Finally the credit card receipt, had a 'suggested additional tip' on top of the tip I had already left. Seriously?!!

I ordered takeout so I can't speak to their service, but the food was delicious. My husband and I both ordered our dishes "spicy", and they were. (Chicken tikka masala and chicken vindaloo.) Wonderful depth of flavor and a good amount of sauce that left our lips tingling in a good way. Wish we were local so we could try more dishes!

The several times I have visited Saffron I have enjoyed the food immensely. The service was outstanding, in many ways personalized. In one of my visits I suffered from a serious AFib episode and the waiters were very helpful getting myself and my friend to our car so that I could get to the ER. The place is cozy and clean. I've had the buffet, which is also clean and the food warm. This is a personal favorite.

When trying a new Indian place I always get the tikka masala first as a benchmark. Sometimes it's amazing, sometimes a little disappointing, but even the worst was still good--until tonight. Saffron Valley's tikka masala tasted like tomato sauce with more of an Italian than Indian flavor profile, and then with canned chicken thrown in at the very end. The suspiciously uniform square chunks of chicken brought zero flavor to the party. If they had been marinated (especially in yogurt) they would have been tender, flavorful, and moist. Or if they had been cooked in the sauce the acid from the tomatoes would have broken them down a little. But instead they were so dry they were difficult to choke down. Saffron Valley's tikka masala is just not good food. And again, I have had a lot of tikka masala--from a couple hundred different restaurants at least. I also make it myself a couple of times a month. Even the grocery store frozen stuff is not bad. But this was actually bad. But then I tried the chicken biriyani and it was a completely different story. It was a first for me. Usually For Indian I prefer something saucy to dip my nan in. But I am really glad I tried it because it was actually really good. The chicken was tender, very moist, and full of flavor. It also came with a couple of sauces on the side (the yogurt sauce was pretty good, the curry not so much) to help with moisture. They were generous with the spices--especially the cardamom. The hard boiled egg was *WAY* over cooked, but I understand that eggs can be tricky. It actually tasted more like Afghani food than Indian food to me, but in any case it was delicious. Most of the time I write these things to remind myself of my experience so I don't waste time/money on something bad. And that tikka masala was legit bad. But if I manage to think of this place the next time I am bemoaning the lack of good South-Central Asian food in SLC, I would get that biriyani again. PS Nan was meh. 3/10.

I was really craving Indian food this morning so I was looking through yelp and found this gem. I am absolutely in love with this place! The food is amazing! We got samosas which sorry but they didn't stand a chance with the picture, I devoured mine. I got the hottest Lamb times masala and my husband got the Saffron mix, we also ordered the cheese garlic naan. I swear to you when I say that I could eat this everyday! My husband loved everything and so did I, the flavors taste authentic and I was saying "This is so good" the entire time. I definitely recommend it here!!

Oh Saffron Valley, how I love you. This is the best Indian in salt lake in my opinion. The restaurant is beautiful, the people are kind, the service is fast and the food is top notch. My personal favorite would be the coconut korma curry with paneer and garlic naan. Oh, and also you have to try the rose lassi if they have them. Your life will change forever!