I highly recommend Pink Saffron. I am so happy that my husband and I stumbled on this gem as the food is absolutely delicious. The staff is also very kind and attentive, especially Diego. Some of my favorite dishes there are the tandoori chicken, mutton kala rassa, tawa pomfret, dum biryani, and paneer tikka. I still have a lot more dishes to try, though. This has quickly become one of my favorite Indian restaurants. I am looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Of all the restaurants that come to this location, I hope this one stays for good! I randomly came here on a weeknight looking for some good Indian food. The decor fits its name 'Pink Saffron.' Everything is so bright and charming. We ordered their recommended tandoori chicken, which arrived to the table with its very own grill and smoking perfectly! What a show-stopper! Beyond looking amazing, the chicken was tender and flavorful. We also ordered a grilled vegetable curry that our server recommended, and we thought it was such a thoughtful dish. Each veggie was cooked al dente and just right. It's not overcooked or too raw. I appreciate all the recommendations that our server suggested. I find that restaurants don't always cook vegetables well and make it an afterthought, but not at Pink Saffron! It was another main character dish with great detail including a topping of lotus puffs, which I havent tried before. It's a light taste with a nice chew to it - supposedly very healthy, too. We paired it with garlic naan, which was pillowy and fresh with a ton of garlic. A memorable meal! read more

Pink Saffron - Veggie spread - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is a small restaurant near pentagon city mall. The inside is colorful with pink napkins and plates. There is a bar and a back room they are converting to a lounge/space for private parties. We had a fabulous lunch here today. Shared two dishes and some bread. The lamb Rogan Josh was very tasty-not as spicy as I expected, but super flavorful--I wanted more bread to just sop up the extra sauce. And we got a delicious vegetable curry. Full of great veggies--green beans, baby corn, cauliflower, carrots and more. I am so excited to have another great lunch option when I'm trafficking got work in Arlington! read more

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Surprisingly good. Pentagon Row has been lacking good food but Pink Saffron changes that. The chef/owner is great to talk to, he loves his food and appreciates that people enjoy it. Drinks are creative but could use some more attention. I will still hit happy hour as the food is really good and the drinks will hopefully catch up. read more

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It has taken me a minute to do this review because I never want to speak ill of a business but my experience was one I haven't quite had. On 12/27/25, I went on break from my part time and realized this place was open. I really enjoy Indian cuisine so I had been waiting to try this place. I called my children and told them to meet me after work so that we could share this experience. My son does not like spicy food at all. I asked how spicy the butter chicken was and was told that it was not spicy. When it arrived to the table it was too spicy for the spice lover (my daughter). It was almost unbearable how hot this food was. They brought us yogurt to cook it down and that was a minimal fix. The portions were all small and wasn't what we were used to. So this definitely isn't a family share restaurant. Everyone will need to order for themselves. The food was decent. I really have no complaints. However, the complaint comes in when it was time to pay. I had preferred to pay in cash and am a firm believer in tipping but I also believe that tipping is at the patrons discretion. Our bill came to a little over $60 but all I had was 20's. I gave them $80 and the waiter walked over and told me to have a nice day. I said you owe approximately $16. He went to the register where another person was standing, came back and stated they only had enough cash to give me $5. I was appalled. I asked them why not have a sign that says card only. I also asked him that if that was the case why not come over and explain that instead of telling me to have a nice day as if the change did not belong to me. Why not explain that only $5 was available and offer me the $5 before I inquired about my change. I explained to him that I had every intention on tipping some if not all of the change but the opportunity should've been given to me as tip is not included. After overhearing me telling my daughter as we were leaving that this would be included in a yelp review, they miraculously came up with the change. I'm not sure how and I honestly don't care. I accepted my change and will never patronize this establishment again. I can not and will not recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I was craving fish from Pink Saffron so made my way back on a cold Friday evening. The place was busy and my friend and I were lucky to snag a table. I just love the decor here. The fish lights hanging from the ceiling are my favorite! The food never disappoints. It was so good! This time around we ordered the Tawa Pompfret, Khasta Samosa, Dum Biryani, and Tandoori Biscuit and everything was so delicious. Those Khasta Samosas will do it every time!!! There are just so many complex flavors bursting in your mouth. The thing that absolutely surprised me this trip were the Tandoori biscuits. The Tandoori biscuits are sooooo good. It's not your typical biscuit. It's more in the shape of naan slices and is savory and sweet. I don't know what I was expecting but biting into the biscuit was divine and dangerous. The order came with 4 pieces and I could have had 10 more. I love that the food doesn't take forever to come out. The service is always friendly and they are always happy to answer any questions. Pink Saffron continues to be a solid choice for me! read more

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Delicious food and friendly service. We got there early and the place was packed by the time we departed. I think the chef is innovative and trying new techniques. We devoured the samosas which I never before had with pomegranate and chickpea. I would recommend they serve the chutney on the side though. I wasn't a fan of so much chutney. The prawns cooked in a coconut was brilliant and I highly recommend it. The fish was also excellent but again too much sauce. Sauce reduction is a minor issue but would improve the appearance of the dish. We will definitely return! read more

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Tandoori chicken (even take out) is delicious! The lamb chops are very flavorful as well. Have had dine in - ambience is quaint and staff is very friendly! Will be going back for the cheese naan. read more

Pink Saffron is absolutely beautiful, from the food to the decor. The atmosphere is welcoming and warm. The food is absolutely delicious, while everything was full of flavor.. the star of the show for me was the tandoori biscuits!!! I know, so simple and yet sooo delicious, somewhere between a warm hug and comfort food! The samosas were also a close second, a definite must try appetizer for the table. The chef was very nice and came out to the table to introduce himself and welcome us in. He was open to talking with us and even shared how special the tandoori biscuits are to him and his childhood. Excited to be back to try other recommended dishes! read more

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Overall this is a great addition to Pentagon Row. This complex has struggled with to maintain quality offerings for years and I think it's finally hitting the right note with Pink Saffron. Pros: The food was definitely some of the best I have had in the immediate area. Pentagon City has been a weird mix of tourist traps, mediocre overpriced restaurants and dated chains. This really was a breath fresh air. The food was fresh (clearly cooked to order) and very flavorful. In addition the menu has a range of offerings and prices are fair. We ordered chicken tika masala, samosas, naan, avial and nawabi kofta. Everything at the table was a hit. I think the samosas (which I unfortunately forgot to get a photo of) were the favorite--they tasted much fresher than I usually get and had this amazing rich creamy sauce that really enhanced the flavor. All of the other dishes also had rich, flavorful sauces that really made them stand out. Cons: The only con was that I didn't love the service here. We were one for only two tables in the restaurant and yet we had to wait at least 20 minutes to order. The staff also wouldn't let us sit at a booth near the window because they were reserved for parties of 6 (there were 3 of us). But again, we were one of two tables--it was a really slow Wednesday afternoon. Instead they tried to set us in a uncomfortable spot right next to the other party in the restaurant. We eventually got a table that worked, but it was just pretty awkward given how empty the place was. Overall, they just never seemed that enthusiastic about us as customers. read more

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My son recommended this place and we really enjoyed the food! We ordered dahi bhalla chaat, Nawabi curry and chicken Chettinad with garlic naan. Everything was delicious, but the dahi bhalla chaat and chicken Chettinad were definitely our favorites. Highly recommend both! read more

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I loved the Lamb Rogan Josh here. It was so rich and delicious! Great vibes inside with beautiful decor and friendly service! Will definitely be back! read more

Service was superb and the food and drinks come out pretty fast once you place the order. The decorations and vibes were really cute! The host was also the waiter and the bartender but was on top of his game .The coconut mojito mocktail wasn't sparkly so it kind of threw me off but it was still refreshing. The star players were the samosa and garlic naan and roti!! Don't get me wrong I loved my lamb rogan josh but starting off with samosa is THE WAY TO GO. I wasn't the biggest fan of my husbands lamb pasanda but that doesn't mean don't get because he devoured it all. read more

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We have been here twice since they opened and they know what they're doing! We got the battashe/pani puri, naan, and murg jafrani spicy. The battashe was great, well seasoned, fresh and crispy. The curry was delicious as well, the spice level is pretty accurate. Medium has a kick and spicy is definitely spicy. The second time we opted for roti, mango lassi, biryani, vegetable kolhapuri, and samosas. Biryani we got medium spicy and it was definitely spicer than expected but so much food! Rice was light and fluffy. The vegetable kolhapuri had cauliflower, carrots, mini corn, and green beans and was well spiced with good heat. Samosas were a standout, definitely get these. Overall the service was good, although there is only one front of house staff at the moment so when the place filled up a bit, it was a little slow but we didn't mind! They are still in soft opening so I expect more people once they have their full opening. read more

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The Pink Saffron is a brand new and most welcome addition to Pentagon City dining options. It is located in the space which was formerly Bun'd Up. The space is unrecognizable (that is a very good thing). Decor is lovely, seating is quite comfortable with booths and comfy table seating. The service is welcoming, efficient and helpful. The food! Oh my goodness....we started with the Samosas which were bursting with marvelous flavors and textures. We then shared the Tawa Pompfret - this dish is a show stopper - the presentation alone is worthy of a review. A whole fish, cooked beautifully and served on a platter with salad, beautifully cooked onions, cardamom spiced rice and refreshing mint sauce on the side. The flavors are delicate and complement one another beautifully . Pink Saffron is a treasure, we plan to return again quite soon to sample their curries which sound amazing. read more

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Food was delicious! We ordered the butter chicken and lamb. Service was good, nice holiday decorations. I'd definitely return! read more

Pink Saffron - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A new place to eat in the Arlington area and I highly recommend it. We saw this place and had to try it. It is a cute small restaurant and the service is really fast. We orders two curry's that had chicken with the spice level medium and it still had a good kick and also a yogurt dip to share. We will definitely be coming back here. read more

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The food was absolutely fantastic, but the service was really special. Navi (sp?) was excellent. My kids remembered a dish they liked from an Indian food restaurant we visited years ago. It wasn't on the menu at Pink Saffron, but Navi asked my kids to describe it and then he had the dish made special for them. And they loved it! It's going to be one of our regular spots going forward! read more

Was excited about this place, but got in and immediately was hit by the temp in the place. Seriously - it was unnervingly warm in the restaurant. There isn't much to this review because we sat at the table for like 15 minutes. No one came over. Seriously no one came. We sat there. The waitress and a waiter were talking behind the bar and then she was restocking some utensils behind the bar. She made eye contact with us and then nothing. The other sign was that a couple who was sitting over at another table, had to go and get a glass from an empty table and pour their water - looks like they didn't even get their own cups. So we got up and left, the lady looked and didn't even say anything. Bad service. It also felt really corny and cheap in the place - it looked like a movie set. Weird read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant. The food is phenomenal, the decor is gorgeous and most importantly the staff is so kind. They were great with kids! Perfect place for a long, slow dinner with good company. read more

I was satisfied with the food the first time I ate here. The second time, not so much. I ordered the butter chicken dish, and specifically told the employee I didn't want it to be spicy because I am very sensitive to spicy food. Unfortunately, they didn't follow my instructions and made it spicy anyway. I couldn't even enjoy my meal because my nose was running and my throat was on fire. I don't think I'd return. read more

Pink Saffron delivers on every front. The food was excellent, with deep flavor and proper balance of spices. I ordered the "Indian spice" level, and it was legitimately spicy without overpowering the dish. Service was attentive and efficient, and the ambiance was comfortable and well-paced for a relaxed meal. Prices were reasonable for the quality and portion size. At this point, this is my favorite Indian restaurant in Northern Virginia. Consistently good food, no gimmicks, and well executed. read more

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I had the Lamb Rogan Josh and was blown away by the flavor, spice and heat. I was impressed with the quality of the food and the service. My family was equally impressed with their meals. Thanks for a wonderful experience. read more

Stoked an Indian restaurant opened up close by. And man was it good. Ordered dal mahkani, which was up there w Dishoom (IYKYK) chicken nawabi curry which was different, creamy w cashews. Delicious as well. And the star was the lamb Rogan Josh. Wife, who doesn't like lamb that much, absolutely loved it the most. Garlic naan incredible as well. Glad this place opened up. Will be back. Many more times. read more

Pink Saffron - Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Nawabi Curry, Dal Makhani, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Good is sub-par and not worth the money. Great decor though. Staff is nice.Would be nice with a menu or happy hour prices.

Love this place. The food is great but spicy. The service is excellent and the ambience is laid back. The hostess is exceptional as is the bar tender. read more

Food quality has gone down drastically. Overall cleanliness not great. Even service quality was missing, no water served for 20 mins, had to ask for it. Disappointed read more

Biryani was good. Would order it again. The dumpling appetizer (don't remember the name but it was the first thing on the menu) was not good at all. Would not recommend. The service was subpar. The ambiance is also off putting. read more

Phenomenal!! The outdoor seating is so nice, the food was incredible (I got the saag paneer medium spicy and garlic naan) and the staff are so kind and welcoming. New favorite spot!! read more

What a neighborhood gem! We love this place and have returned many times. The food is not the typical Indian fare but intriguing new combos like prawns cooked in a coconut for a sublime flavor treat. Refreshing atmosphere with swimming fish lights on the ceiling and attentive staff. Highly recommend! read more

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A pink themed delightful experience! The dishes from appetizer to desert with tea surprised every step of the way. Bright flavors with fresh ingredients perfectly flakey and crispy where expected. For the desert course I ventured the most exotic (to me) option and was served a delicious confection presented in a small treasure chest! There are so many things on this menu I'm eager to try. read more

I would never come here again. Pathetic we vice, 70 people and 1 server. It took for ever to get food. They could have asked people to wait as other restaurants does. Also food was very bad. Both the time I came I had the same experience read more

The food was delicious and service was friendly and responsive. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken with sides of garlic naan. It was all reasonably priced with good portion sizes. Would go here again! read more

Restaurant was nice inside. Service was very good. The foods incredible. I walked out very happy and glad I gave this place a try.

Food was amazing, got the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan... fantastic go to... the Indian Long Island tea was great too. Only 3 parties at 6pm which is an absolute shame!! read more

Finally an indian restaurant with authentic flavors. Nothing disappointed. We got daal makhani, paneer mirch and dahi papdi. Everything was so delicious. read more

I frequent Indian restaurants and the food here is outstanding! The only thing that matched the food was the service.

Definitely check it out , food was delicious, service was great and the vibe is welcoming. Our server was really nice and again the food was good as hell. read more

Have been here back to back nights -- absolutely delicious food & very polite staff. Well worth a visit!