Ordered aloo paratha, tandoori roti and aloo cauliflower. There was no aloo in aloo paratha and its a tandoori paratha not a regular tawa paratha which makes it even much hard to bite. Aloo cauliflower veg was also equally tasteless as pieces were quite big and have very little masalas applied. Horrible food in the name of indian food. read more

Don't order the Sag Paneer, it's tastes like bad baby food. Aloo Gobi Matar was decent. Skimpy with the sides like chutneys. Better options in the neighborhood. read more

Prices are great for TriBeCa. Unfortunately the food Lacked flavor. Shrimp vinadallo did not taste like a vindaloo dish at all.. They just added some red coloring to it. Chicken tikka wasn't great either. Samosa was okay. Pay more and go to Benares or somewhere else ! read more

Good addition to Chambers Street. Liked the food. True, inside looks a little tired.

The raita was very thin. Vegetable jalfreze was a slick of oil and potatoes with very few spices. It was so bland - didn't taste like South Asian food at all. The portions were very large for a sum of 12 dollars, enough for two people, but I'd rather have higher quality food that feeds just one. read more

Great food, super fast (all pre made), perfect for gluten free because it's all labeled and very cheap.

My go to eat-in fast Indian-Chinese place in the neighborhood. Used to pop in regularly when I worked downtown. The lunch special is reasonably priced. read more

Surprisingly amazeballs. I ended up here quite by chance while in between evening activities and awaiting further instruction upon where to go to meet people for our night out. I ended up splitting a cauliflower appetizer with a friend which blew my effing mind; it was so delicious. In addition this little restaurant is completely spotless and I appreciated the cleanliness. It's definitely a take-out or quick-bite kind of joint but I would definitely stop by for cheap eats if I were in the area. read more

I would have given 5 stars if they had a restroom. The food was good and the service is nice. But no restroom if you are looking to refresh yourself. Not even a proper wash place. read more

Because of this restaurant, I look forward to Wednesdays. On that magical day of the week, I'm able to order vegetable biryani. For the unfamiliar, I'd describe vegetable biryani is an Indian veggie stir fried rice. I have a thing for veg stir fried rice anyway, so maybe I was fated to love Saffron Thread's version of biryani. They serve other stuff here too. The spinach is really good, same for the stewed eggplant, and the curried cauliflower, those are my favorite. If you go in looking for a particular dish, be sure to check for the daily specials before you get your hopes up. Also, I can't comment on the meat selection since I'm vegetarian and never tried it. But as a vegetarian, I've always had several delicious choices available to me. read more

Unexpectedly good for a Seamless-listed place! I ordered the pappadam (thin lentil wafers), vegetable samosas, and lamb kolhapuri (spicy lamb curry). On the whole, everything was a little saltier than I would've liked, but still quite delicious. Especially loved the kolhapuri, which looks almost like a thick lamb stew before mixing the rice in. Tons of lamb included, plus had a nice heat. Would definitely order again. read more

I came here with my parents and food was good. But the waitress kept forgetting stuff. I had to wait for 15 mins and then realized she didn't catch the order properly. My mom also ordered for veggie biryani but instead of giving that they gave us plain rice. Not a total let down but it could have been better. Also they don't give 10% discounts for yelp checkins. read more

Folks, it ain't gonna get more Indian than this! The food is medicinal. GOOD FOR YOU. Will extend your life span. $9 for the lunch platter and nan bread??!? Amazing, good and healthy. Stop your whining and Say yes to multiple flavors that God intended !!! read more

Went for lunch and got the $9 platter. I got rice, aloo paneer, eggplant dish, tikka masala, and naan. It's a great deal for the portion and variety of food that you get. The food isn't going to blow you away, but if you need a quick Indian lunch in TriBeCa, this is a good spot. The staff is also very friendly and add a homey touch to the place. read more

Got the chicken tikka naan here. It was good, but I felt like I've had better. The people behind the counter were nice and confirmed that the meat was Halal. However, my order took longer than I expected (I was getting a small item to go). The place itself is very clean with moderate seating. Maybe the more substantive food items are better here. read more

Delicious, nutritious and very satisfying Indian food. The flavors were rich and fragrant and the ingredients fresh. My friend and I came here for an early dinner and we had the channa masala and daal makhani. Both came with basmati rice. We were quite happy with our selections and the woman serving us was just so hospitable and attentive. It's a casual atmosphere but definitely welcoming and clean. Prices are great for the neighborhood. I'm glad I came here after reading the Yelp reviews. read more

Food is sub par. Very disappointing. I doubt authentic cooking is happening in the kitchen. I've had Indian food many times before and this has been my worst experience. I would not recommend. read more

For the price, taste, and friendly service, Saffron Thread is unbeatable in the area. Yes, I've had better Indian food, but by no means is Saffron's sub-par. Great for a well-priced lunch with a good-tasting portion or a quick take-out (or eat-in) dinner. read more

Delicious Indian food with lots of vegetarian / vegan options. They give you a lot of food so its a great value. The food is so good and somehow it seems home-style - like what you would eat if you went over the chef's house for dinner. Very good prices; the lunch buffet is an excellent value. The place has a nice chill vibe so it's a pleasant place to sit and eat. Super friendly and helpful staff. Love this place. read more

Just amazing! All the curries are very authentic and fresh! Their nan bread is probably one of the best you can find! The lunch buffet is a slam dunk!! read more

Came in here on the recommendation of yelp....must say isn't a bad place. A little pricey but again your in Manhattan, I opted for the lamb curry which was really amazing, with the rice and a spinach side called saag paneer and a chickpea side called channa massala it was very delightful. The place is spacious and looks very clean. If I'm ever in Manhattan I wouldn't mind stopping by again. And Id recommend to anyone. read more

Great lunch option in the area. Their lunch special is under $10 for a ton of delicious food. I usually get a veggie platter (2 vegetarian sides, dal, rice, and fresh-to-order naan) which is a lot of fresh, delicious food for the price. Fast and casual atmosphere with really friendly staff. Would highly recommend. read more

Excellent local spot to eat quickly and leave. I would go again!!!! Chicken tiki masala was delicious and the Naan they serve is not only delicious but huge! read more

The food is amazing !!! also the service is pretty good. I highly recommend on trying the food especially if you love Indian food!

Great indo Chinese options. Small place but excellent food. Kids absolutely went nuts for the chicken popcorn.

This place turned out to be a great surprise. It felt like eating home made indian food. Had a lunch platter which was just $9 and it came with 3 veg+rice+ nan - what a great deal and that too in the heart of civic center. I have eaten other indian/pakistani joints near by and none of them could match it anywhere near its quality. Has limited sitting place, but what does it matter when you can take to-go boxes and enjoy the same food anywhere. i am definately coming here every time. read more

This food is really tasty for a low price! It's pretty hot though. Their lunch special is totally worth it.

ummm well before visiting to this saffron fresh Indian restaurant I checked review of others. most of the review are not that good. so I really want to see is if saffron is that bad. so I visit with my friend at saffron. i ordered dal makhani ,naan,, chicken tikka masala, chicken chili and rice. i must say i just loved the taste of food. specially dal makhani it was so yummmyyyy..i will definitely visit saffron again without any doubt. additional price are soo reasonable. thanks saffron and chef in kitchen for great food and thanks all staff for great experience. 5 star every restaurant has it own taste we cant expect other restaurant flavor in saffron. saffron got his own taste and i love very bit of it. read more

Feeling really happy about my decision to get lunch here for the following reasons: - The women who were working the front desk were so sweet AND they helped me process my complex feelings about cold weather. heyyy ladies!! you're the best :) - The portions are HUGE. 2 veggie choices, 1 meat, rice, and a fat piece of awesome naan = also lunch tomorrow. - It's CHEAP, especially when you consider how much food you're getting. - Really good flavor and meat quality. I really really hate eating poor quality meat with weird gross textures, and this was so not that. I will say the saag paneer was a TAD salty, but not a deal breaker. Maybe they could go a little easier on that next time though. Will be stopping in to grab snacks and chat with my girls again in the near future. read more

What a gem in the heart of the city! This was the best Indian food I've ever had. The flavor was incredible and they were able to provide options for the degree of heat you want. Portions were large and the menu was extensive. Prices were very reasonable. Can't wait to visit again!!! read more

Amazing food, the place is spotless . 9 dollars for full vegetarian meal, including nan bread.

First of all, this place is extremely popular on my company's seamless page... If I ever see any Indian take-outs on the trading floor, I just know it's from this place! Tonight I had dinner at Saffron with 2 friends who happen to be regulars (of course). Overall this place gets 5 stars because... + 1 star for quality of food (authentic and truly very tasty) + 1 star for price (affordable indeed!!!) + 1 star for size (very generous portions) + 1 star for atmosphere / Cleanliness (it passed my test... everything was clean and tidy) + 1 star staff (very friendly and helpful...they kindly mentioned their Chinese-Indian options LOL) The samosas.... omg. SO good... I honestly don't know how to describe it. I like that it's not overly crunchy and the potato filling was perfect. The saucey shrimp dish was DELICIOUS - It was surprisingly fresh! The yogurt drink was a good complement to all the savory entrees. The chicken masala is a definite. The garlic nan was amazing with the saag paneer!!!! I LOVE SAAG PANEER!!! Apparently they make their own pistachio ice cream... I will have to try that next time. read more

Food is fine. Just remember do not use Eat street. This is the worst experience ever.

Five stars for the price. Obviously not in or with high end places, but if you want quick, cheap, filling, and decently delicious Indian, this is your place. read more

My husband and I went there for a couple of appetizers. Very casual atmosphere. Paper plates & plastic cups. The servings are incredible for the prices. My plate was more of a dinner than an appetizer. It was a bit hot for me but I couldn't stop eating because it tasted so good!! People there were so nice; great service. I highly recommend going here. read more

Fast service, inexpensive food and big portions. Most importantly, it tastes awesome. The location itself isn't super fancy, but it's very clean - notably, I've usually been in when it isn't super busy and the person behind the counter has always brought me my food, more napkins if I'm in need, and refilled water frequently. Notable mostly because it's not a "real" restaurant, so this is service I consider above and beyond at a place like this. A+. read more

Never mind that the first time I came here I was in my experimental lesbian phase, and was rolling deep with a group of the aforementioned lesbians after a wild night at The Dalloway, a great lesbian bar btw (now closed,R.I.P.). Someone mentioned Saffron and that it's "the best" and is BYOB so there we were, cheap wine in hand. But I digress...this review is solely based on my experience from today. It was delicious! Best eggplant ever! Fresh Naan! But the chicken tika masala could have been more tender but still sooooo good. Love the lunch special , one chicken, one vegetable, rice for $7.50 , great deal but almost cried when I realized naan wasn't included. When I was asked if I would ou the extra $1.50 for it, I paused as I had an existential panic attack, but what a ridiculous question, right!? Only suggestion is , if ya gonna charge extra for Naan, don't ask me such a loaded question! It's Naanya business, give me the damn Naan! BUT Seriously great food, you can tell they care about quality! read more

This review is for service only, not food. I've been in this place for lunch at least once or twice a month since they opened. Easily over 50 times. Each time I have the same thing, my choice of 3 vegetarian dishes over rice. Today there was a woman there who I had never seen before who informed me that the vegetarian special comes with 2 choices and lentils. I didn't want to have lentils and rice in the same meal but after going back and forth a few times and my body language was saying I was about to walk out, she told me that she would do it "just this one time" with a little bit of attitude, certainly not too much. As she made the plate however she kept talking and was kind of saying that it's not her fault if customers don't read the sign. I told her that I had been eating there for years, since they opened and this was the first time anyone said anything to me about this. She didn't care one bit. Also the serving size was extremely parsimonious compared to what I'm used to getting there; easily 20% less. Since our office moved I've been walking right past another place that sells the exact same food to get to this place out of a (obviously misplaced) sense of loyalty. After I paid I commented that I hadn't seen her there before and she told me she was the owner. I was flabbergasted that a business owner would cop such an attitude with a regular and repeat customer. OTOH, if she never actually works there she wouldn't know who was a regular, which is a great argument for not copping an attitude at all. I'm pretty sure I'll try the other Indian Fast Food place around the corner and up a block on Church Street next time. read more

I've had lunch here a few times and honestly pretty disappointed each time. The Chicken Tikka Masala is extraordinarily runny and isn't as creamy as I've had at other restaurants. The flavor is okay but nothing to write home about. The Samosas were also filled with rice (not potatoes) and although had great crunch, the insides just felt like I was eating another rice entree. They also use styrofoam plates for in-store and delivery which is disappointing - you can't possibly use something more environmentally friendly?! Will try to find a new Indian place in TriBeCa for lunch after consistent bad lunches. read more

Just had my lunch here today, the restaurant packs some really good quality food and for $9 the variety and portion you get is amazing. I don't think I have seen any other restaurant in the area that can compete with the deal they offer. Plus the service was excellent and prompt, just perfect! read more