I was craving something spicy and gave this restaurant a try. They personalize spice level by…read moreselecting 1-5. I got the chicken tikka masala under the chicken specialty section and asked if the 5 level would make me cry. The waiter laughed and said absolutely, so I went with the 4. He was NOT wrong. I didn't cry, but I definitely started sniffling and my mouth was on fire when I bit into a pepper. The delicious mango lassi saved me. It had tiny bits of pistachio which was a revelation to me. I loved it and it tasted so fresh, not overly sweet. The chicken tikka masala was less saucy and creamy than I'm used to, instead it had a thick gravy consistency, but it was still very flavorful. I think the chicken tikka under their tandoori grill section might be more like I'm used to, where you can dip the naan in the sauce. The pieces of chicken were pretty big too. The garlic naan was generous and the mushroom pulao rice was delicious. Some reviews say this place is casual but I felt a bit underdressed since they do have white tablecloths/napkins. Service was very attentive and friendly. It was very warm inside so it was a nice break from the cold.

I came here for lunch with some friends. They were from out of town and come from a place without…read moremuch Indian food so they chose this place. The restaurant has been here a long time. The space is clean and comfortable enough. A bit run-down though. For example, the decor is very dated, and the booth we sat at had tears in the seating which were duct-taped together. Looks tacky and cheap. Service was good, nothing to complain about there. But now for the food. We tried: Chicken pakora - slightly overcooked but not terrible, too salty fish pakora - nicely cooked fish, moist, firm - but too salty butter chicken - very average. Chicken breast chunks were fine, sauce was not that flavourful chicken tikka masala - a bit too sweet for my taste, and not much chicken, mostly onions garlic naan - fine. Naan had a nice texture, but very little garlic mixed grill platter - had a bit of lamb, chicken, prawns, fish. Everything was overcooked, dry, and just too salty. We are spoiled down in Vancouver with an abundance of excellent authentic Indian restaurants. This place in whistler is really only still standing because it has no real competition. Otherwise, the food is too salty, and frankly below average. Also the pricing is extraordinarily high for very small portions and a very casual dining experience - so why pay fine dining prices? The people running it were nice. That gets them 3 stars instead of 2. I would not recommend or come back here.

My friend & I did a last minute decision to eat out & decided to stop at Masala Hut. Both of us…read moreenjoyed our shared meal choices (and selected heat level was perfect for us) & naan very tasty. However, we didn't clue in right away that we happened to be there on Diwali. So sadly we got there too late to order any dessert when we finished our meal. I do appreciate that neither of us felt rushed to order our meal or enjoy what we had for supper. That was really kind considering the holiday just started. Atmosphere was decent but next time, I would ask to sit away from the window & further into the restaurant (open sign flashing right at head level can trigger migraine issues for me on the wrong day). As I usually comment about accessibility, I should note that my knees surprisingly allowed me to do more stairs than I would normally consider to contend with for any enjoyment of food with a friend. Even then, I found them hard to go back down & definitely glad I wasn't carrying leftovers. So keep in mind this is not an accessible place. As even to reach the desk for food pick-ups would require a person to do stairs. There's plenty of angled street parking available & location to hotels off boardwalk provides opportunity to order takeout.

Little pricy, but very yummy! I would definitely recommend, just know that you have to order rice…read moreon the side

Incredible food and staff! When I had accidentally ordered the wrong thing, they were able to…read morecancel the order and refund me with no problem. Highly recommend.

The food is always good here. I like their authentic style of food. I find this place makes the…read morebest goat curry. Naan and Roti taste so different than other places.

Second time here and did not disappoint. Had the fried wrap chicken and so tasty! I can't eat hot…read morespicy and they took care of me.... This will be one of our rerun favorites!

We are huge foodies and this place is top of our list for Indian inspired cuisine. I am not just…read morethrowing that out there...it really is now. The chief came out and spent some time talking with us. He has been cooking in a variety of establishments for 14 years. He has put together an Indian Fusion theme here that is on a new level. I had the Chicken Wraps and found myself stopping to think about all the different flavours and how they were 100% perfectly balanced. The poutine was also incredible. My wife had a Salmon special they were offering and said it was on top of her list as well. All the ingredients used were incredibly fresh and local. No preservatives either! The talent here alone was worth the ferry ride from Van!

This is a great restaurant. The food quality was excellent -- great flavors. Our whole family was…read morestuffed, and we all enjoyed what we had. Service was friendly, even during a summer rush. Protip: Get the coconut honey naan for desert. It's sweet, and perfect for sharing across the table.

Fantastic place to eat. My partner and I got the Mango chicken and rice and it was very tasty…read more Opted for the Chocolate naan for dessert and have 0 regrets. Highly recommend!

4 of us had great meal tonight, heat / spice was exactly as all asked for and healthy quantity alsoread more

Everything we had was delicious. It felt comforting and homey and made with care. This is my…read morefavorite rice pudding. I'm a paneer girly so I had to, and it was great. I came in hungry and left full. Our server was nice, helpful and efficient. There were at least half the tables occupied at any given time as well as take out orders so you know its got a following.

I like everything I've ordered from Saffron. The butter chicken is good and spiced to liking. The…read moreorder for delivery and take out is much more plentiful than the eat in size. I've had a couple pizzas delivered and they were good and came hot. This time around we tried the lasagne and ribs and were pleasantly surprised. It's hard to get good store bought lasagne.

So I went to Saffron in 2019 and had Butter Chicken so sweet I didn't eat it and left. (No one…read moreasked me if another dish might suit me better.) Six years later my wife and I decided to try again. Me: I was here years ago and I found the dish I ate too sweet. Is it possible to get my food without sugar? Sweet Waitress What was the dish? Me: I think it was Butter Chicken Sweet: There's no sugar in our Butter Chicken. It's made with tomato paste, ketchup... Me: (after she had finished listing ingredients.) Ketchup is almost pure sugar. I've been eating Indian cuisine for the large part of two centuries and in many cities on two continents. I cook northern and southern Indian dishes. I've taken classes, have several cookbooks and subscribe to the better you tube channels (I recommend Swasthi's.) Ketchup is not an ingredient in Indian food. I asked if there was ketchup in several other dishes and was basically told that the Korma was my best and only choice. There was ketchup even in the tandoori chicken. (There is an exception. There is a little chopped onion salad that is often made with either tomato chutney or ketchup.) Korma is a light sauce usually made with yoghurt and maybe a little cream. This was thickened with flour. So much flour that it reminded me of the time I tasted the paste in nursery school. The best word to describe it is "glop." To the many people who wrote rave reviews I beg you to take the ferry to the city and go to one of the many fabulous Indian restaurants there. Swad in West Vancouver is closest and the best. Vij's is amazing but very pricey. Sula and East is East are both terrific and you will pay the same as Saffron, maybe a tad less. My wife had the dahl. A lentil dish. It had a very strong flavour of...you guessed it---ketchup. We asked and, yes, it was, in fact, ketchup. The service was lovely. The naan bread was very good. Neither of them contained ketchup. Here is Swasthi's Butter Chicken recipe: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/butter-chicken/#wprm-recipe-container-38378

We stopped in for a late dinner. Looks like they end dinner around 10 PM. We were the only guests…read morein person and there were several online orders. We tried the eggplant curry, korma, fish tandori, and butter chicken. They told us their spicy levels were super spicy but we got mild and medium and there really wasn't any spice so don't worry about getting something with some spice it isn't too hot here. We also got garlic nan. I wish it was fluffier theirs was on the crispy side. All of the food was nice and flavorful but nothing blew me away.

I visited this place during a two-day trip to Whistler with my parents, and since they prefer…read morehaving at least one Indian meal each day, this restaurant was a perfect choice. We were staying nearby in the same mall area, so we ended up dining here both days and enjoyed the food and service each time. The restaurant is very clean and not usually too busy, which made the service attentive and pleasant. We especially loved the malai kofta, dal fry, rice, and roti--all served hot and full of flavor. They also offer a nice selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.