If you show up at a popular Italian restaurant Saturday night without a reservation, it's likely…read moreyou won't get in, especially during Restaurant Week. We didn't. So we drove to Saffron Kitchen, thinking our chances were better. I like the ambience of Saffron. While my favorite Indian restaurant is a hole-in-the wall a few miles away, I was happy to be here. A waiter handed us menus that didn't include the prix-fixe dinner we came in for. "We have October specials. That's it," he said. "Nope, please check with the manager," I responded. And I was right. (Anyone coming in through October 25th might request the Restaurant Week menu, which may -- or may not -- be of interest.) The prix-fixe is $30 per person. Dinner was great, with leftovers enough for another meal. The appetizer was my favorite part. We each got a plate with a succulent chicken kabob and what's called 'aloo tikki.' (Was it potato? It was delicious.) There's a choice of four entrees, two being vegetarian. I chose chicken bhuna cooked with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in a light curry. My husband ordered chicken tikka masala in a creamy, spicy tomato sauce. I thought his was better than mine. The plates came with basmati rice and a choice of either butter or garlic naan. You're given badami kheer, an Indian spin on rice pudding, for dessert. It's very good. I noticed there's a small lot to the side of the building, but nonetheless street parking is readily available. Saturday night Saffron had a steady stream of customers, many bringing their own wine. I'm happy to see they remain a byob sans corkage fee.

I've eaten at Saffron before (not at this location) but I think this was the best its ever tasted…read more We started with the Vegetable Samosas and for entrees we had the Butter Chicken and the Gobhi Aloo. I love a good samosa and these didn't disappoint. I typically keep my foods from mixing but the gentle sweetness from the butter chicken with the spice from the gobhi aloo was so good together. I found the other location I ate at before had toned down the spice too much but the flavors here were spot on. I appreciate the large portion of rice that came with the dishes so we didn't have to pay attention to portions and didn't have to ask for more. Service was a bit slow bit our server was really nice. It was late when we got to the restaurant and he told us no need to rush, to take our time. A huge plus is that it is a BYOB. For sure I'll go back.

Hands down, this is one of the two best Indian restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of dining at!…read more(the other being the Michelin-starred Veeraswamy in London) The dishes were the timeless classics you expect, but each came with its own thoughtful twist that made them feel completely new. The sauces that accompanied our butter chicken, chicken korma, and samosas were layered, complex, and unlike anything I've had before. The staff expertly guided us on spice levels, and the service throughout the meal was excellent. From the outside the restaurant may seem unassuming, but don't let that fool you. This place is more than worth the visit, and I'll be returning very soon.

Love this spot! We have ordered so many things from here and everything is delicious. Chicken…read moretikka, lamb roganjosh, lamb vindaloo, chana masala, saag paneer are our go-tos.

Without Ekta, I'd starve or die of remorse. There's nothing else as good within miles and miles…read more Very good standard Punjabi restaurant dishes, plus a quite a few less common ones--which, curiously, don't have any descriptions on the menu. It's all worth exploring. They also happen to be quick to prepare your food, and let you order from their own website, so you don't have to give your money to the GrubHub cartel. Top tip: try the Ekta Naan. It's unusual and addictive.

I love this restaurant. They have 3 locations in Philly, I've ordered from the other location on…read more40th street, and all of them make very scrumptious Indian food, and if I must say, authentic as well. I love the spices and the staff are amazing, very respectful and they take all my orders as I've asked. The portions are wonderful, it fills me up. My favorite dish is the lamb sagwala, I've also had the vindilu. And not to mention the yummy madrasa. Oh, and their homemade rice pudding is just yummy, I kick my fingers. I've been ordering from all locations since I've moved to Philly from NYC.

THE PRICES ON THE MENU ARE LOWER THAN thr PRICE ON THE FINAL BILL! I caught it when reviewing the…read morebill and asked the server about it. Her answer was "yes, many people complain about that". I ASKED WHY DIDN'T YOU TRLL ME WHEN I ORDERED? Her answer: complete silence. It's called fraud. So, no not Going here ever again.

Needed some late night eats and called to see how late the kitchen was open. They said 9:15 pm,…read morewhich is not bad for a Monday night. Fresh and tasty dishes came out quickly. Onion kulcha bread was very good and stuffed with a delicious tasty onion mixture. The aloo gobi with cauliflower and potatoes was very fresh, not overcooked and had such flavorful herbs. The bhindi do pyaza was a sautéed okra dish with onions. It wasn't quite as good as the aloo gobi. Lamb sag was in a good sauce but the meat was a bit overcooked and tough. As far as the service and ambiance, it was mediocre. Not very friendly and they were spraying cleaner on the next table as we were eating that had a very strong smell that interfered with me enjoying my meal. The mithai, the candy bowl at the door, was the highlight. It was a really unique mix of candied fennel Seeds with a little salt and I think candied rose petals. It was fabulous.

We love the food here, the chicken tikka masala and the naan are full of flavors and fresh. When…read moreyou walk in, someone is always there to greet you nicely. The ambiance is amazing! Thank you for the great food.

Last night's takeout felt like a completely different restaurant from the one we enjoyed just a few…read moreweeks ago. We asked for medium spice, but everything landed closer to bland, and the dishes were swimming in sauce with not much chicken to be found. It's disappointing, especially since we know how good it can be. At this price point, we were hoping for that same quality but this time, it missed the mark.

Great food. Spice is completely dialed in. Greet service. Robust menu. A ton of flavor. Great…read moredishes and this place is now on our regular visit list.

When I read my prior review I was reminded to avoid anything made in the tandoor. (Our meal last…read moretime was over-cooked.) HOWEVER I thought they did a stellar job with sauce, which is what brought us back. I went with my second favorite dish, chicken korma. The sauce was great, the chicken a bit dry. Deviating from his usual vindaloo, T lived in the fast lane (ha!) and ordered lamb roganjosh. The sauce was excellent, described in the menu as "yogurt, onions, ginger and garlic in a traditional curry" but there's the unmistakable addition of cinnamon. And it works! Our appetizer, tangy eggplant, was crisp and spicy with a portion large enough to feed four as a starter. What made the evening notable were four delightful octogenarians seated next to us. I was tasked with the awesome responsibility of guiding them through the menu. My recommendations luckily were well received. The restaurant was practically empty Saturday evening. "I guess the waitress is too busy to come over," one of our new friends said sarcastically. Which brings me to the help. Our server, the same person we had last time, is noticeably timid, hesitant to effectively interact with her customers. The neighboring table agreed and continued to wait patiently. Nirvana is still considered a byob, though they may actually serve alcohol. In any case, they now impose a $10 corkage fee, when before they charged nothing.

My daughter wanted Indian food so bad but the usual spot she wanted to order from was unavailable…read more I seen the reviews online and decided to give it a try. We both enjoyed the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. It was nice portion size as well for the price point.

Fantastic fare! Rich flavors and fast, friendly service…read more They even accommodated my onion sensitivity and found a dish with no onions -- not so easy with Indian cuisine.

Best in Delco and maybe the Philly area! They give the largest portions by far and their prices…read moreare significantly less than any other Indian restaurant I know of. Plus an extra 15% off for cash. Everytime we're in Philly area this is our go to for take out. Fav dishes. Veggie korma, saag paneer, malai kofka, butter and tikka masala chicken. I wish they were a buffet so I could try everything!

Consistently tasty food, ready when estimated. Friendly service and convenient location on West…read moreChester Pike. Recently we got some of our favorites - Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer. Both were excellent and we had plenty of leftovers. We also got pakora appetizers, shrimp and chicken. Shrimp was a little spicier with a yellow curry base. Nice sized shrimp too. Naan was ok, they still have peshwari so we got that as a dessert bread.

Wonderful find and new…read more Some street parking in area, including right along the restauraunt. Small dining footprint with beautiful and tasteful decor. Kind of Indian hip with vibrant colors. Delicious food. Lunch special comes out in Indian style metal tray (kind of like Army mess hall). Delicately vinegared vegetable salad with chickpeas, rice, and a rice pudding dessert with pistachio topping, each neatly compartmentalized. Curry in separate metal bowl, nicely spiced but with sone delicacy and restraint. Naan relatively thin and well crisped. A true delight. A cut above the typical Indian restaurant in food quality And they do have dosa too. And friendly but unobtrusive service. Highly recommended.. Weekends they do buffet too..

This was my first time at an Indian restaurant and Masala did not disappoint. A great little spot…read morein Conshohocken. The seating area is inviting and the staff was very friendly. I brought a friend who was familiar with Indian food and boy, it was delicious. The bread, the chicken tiki masala and naan were amazing. What a great little spot. Thank you for the great experience !