Went there tonight at the urging of a friend. Comfortable setting, nice look and feel. Met the owner and let him pick apps and entree' for us. Kathmandu Kothey MoMo, Jinga Angare, Lamb Sekuwa, Achari Chicken with some Rosmary and Cheese Naan. Great flavor, texture and presentation at a fair price. Wonderful blend of tasty spices. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. Looking forward to trying the lunch buffet. This is a local gem, you should check it out. I would have given them 4.5 stars if Yelp allowed it. read more

Ambience was good and staff was very friendly. Had tandoori chicken and veg momos. Tandoori chicken was quite good, a little bit low on spices. A sprinkle of chaat masala on top would make it perfect. The veg momos were delicious. Best in austin I have had till now. Good service. read more

This is the best Indian restaurant in town. Delicious lunch buffet and dinner entrees. I would eat here every day if I could.

This was our second time at Saffron . And it did not disappoint us . It's one of the best Indian restaurants in Austin . We love there goat curry , which is just like home and also enjoy the momo. Anubhab was an exceptional host and recommended us a few dish which our guest loved ! Will be back soon. read more

Love this little place. They've perfected the "all hands on deck" approach to serving their customers. You will not wait nor want for anything because someone is always checking on you. The food was very very good. We had calamari, Kathmandu MoMos, Feta and Garlic Nan, Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Pasanda with Pistachio Cashew sauce. Utterly scrumptious is all I can say. The Tandoori Chicken was really very basic and we'd wished we'd tried something a little more complex but it was still great. Very reasonable prices and a well appointed, quaint little spot in an easy access strip center with plenty of parking. The restaurant was full, but not overly crowded or loud. The revolving door of take out customers made me feel like this place was just as popular of a grab-and-go dine at home spot as it was a cool, divey, casual date night dinner destination. Can't wait to go back and try out more of the menu. read more

Having lived in Nepal and India for 2 decades, I wanted authentic Nepali dishes for a New Year's eve gathering at my home when a Nepali family came to visit. I ordered over the phone and asked that it be delivered between 6 and 6:15 PM on New Year's Eve. All arrived as ordered, very warm and delicious within the time frame. Everyone enjoyed the food and we continued to eat it all week as I ordered too much but it really was well done and something I will do again. read more

We really loved this place when we went with friends (who had been there before) for dinner last night before a comedy show. Our server--who is also the owner (maybe?)--helped guide us through the menu. He was really friendly and patient with us, and we appreciated his recommendations. We started with the Bombay Brussels and the Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower). Both were amazing, and we mean A-FREAKIN-MAZING: best apps we've ever had at an Indianesque restaurant. For dinner, we got the goat curry, vegetable momos, malai kofta, mattar paneer, rosemary cheese naan and saffron naan. Everything was incredible except for the paneer, which was meh and watery. To be fair, the owner wasn't a big fan either but our friend insisted on getting it anyway. There are three reasons why we wouldn't give it five stars: 1) The goat curry had way more bones/fat than actual meat 2) The paneer (see above) 3) The saffron naan was a bit strange and too sweet. Overall, though, this place was a true gem to find in northwest Austin and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. The restaurant is super quiet (no music), which makes conversation pleasant with dinnermates. FYI: BYOB, but no worries, there's a liquor store a few doors down. read more

Very good! Very authentic. If you're white, ask for mild not medium. I mean they ARE authentic. If you want to be stubborn, then order a mango lassi. read more

Good dinner! All items tasted good and excellent service. Thanks to Yelp APP, got 10% discount. Saffron Nan and Jajapeno nan were both new innovations and tasted great. Vegetarian momos were good too. Menu is small but covered many new dishes. Want to come back again. read more

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Wow! LOVED THIS PLACE! Naan - Perfect! Chewy with charred bubbles. Main Dishes - Absolutely divine with rich mouth filing spices. I ordered the Goat Curry. The menu did mention it was "bone-in." I can attest to this being an adventure in eating as you dodge bits of bone and cartilage and other unsavory bits. As long as you are aware of this and willing to eat crunchy gristly things or pick around them, this is an excellent meal. The lamb was so succulent, tender and falling off the bone. The layering of spices was complex and rich. I couldn't have asked for a more satisfying meal. I know I know, if you are lovin' the place with CAPS than why only 4 stars? The missing star is because the air from the kitchen is not sufficiently separated from the dining space. There was smoky haze from the kitchen in the dining space when we walked in, and husband noted that the clothes that he had worn into Saffron smelled of Indian food two days after we had visited. If cooking air could be contained in the kitchen, then this place would get all 5 stars. read more

Yummy Indian food and even better hosts...the Matter Paneer and Jalapeno Naan stole the show!

I was blown away. The reviews are valid! This place rocks. Brussel sprout appetizer was amazing - dinner supreme- the iced tea was excellent- creme brulee magnificent! read more

Saffron - Austin - Interesting interior....FABULOUS restaurant - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was delicious. The sweet lassi and lychee lassi were refreshing and what you would expect. We got the Brussels sprouts which were good but we're at bit undercooked so bit more chewing. The gobo manchurian was the best version I've had, great spice and not overly drenched in sauce. The garlic naan had plenty of garlic and butter, yummy. The malai kofta was also very flavorful and fragrant. The wife and I couldn't eat another bite, we were so full so that ends the review but they had so many things that we still want to try. Also no liquor license yet so it's BYOB with no corkage fee! read more

Saffron is nestled inside of a shopping center. This restaurant is BYOB and a liquor store is conveniently located two doors down that has a pretty good wine selection. The service was really great. From the time we sat down they quickly took our drink order and then returned for our food order. The server took the time to go over different menu items with us prior to ordering. We ordered the pakoras to start and they were the best I have ever tasted. The outside shell was golden and crispy and the filling was the perfect consistency and flavor. The dipping sauces were also delicious they had my favorite plum sauce that add just the right amount of spice and sweetness to the pakoras. For our main dishes I ordered the chicken tika marsala which came out in a silver pot, the chicken was very tender and the sauce was a sweet and smoky flavor. My fiancé ordered the mixed tandori grill which had lamb, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and the yummy cheese. Both dishes were excellent and good sized servings. We also ordered the rosemary cheese Nan which was good by itself and dipped into the marsala sauce. This is hands down the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. I would highly recommend Saffron to anyone looking for great service and Indian food in Austin. read more

Saffron - Austin - Biggest and most delicious Samosas I've ever had. - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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so we wanted to try nepalese food, and wait out traffic so we headed to Saffron. the Lamb Ragnaw was superb! i could eat it every day. my partner got the typical Sag Paneer and was happy - said it tasted homemade. we both got two meals from each dish the mango lassi was nice and thick with a good flavor, & good size for price. i could have easily drank two! the only disappointment was the mango cheescake, then again who would get cheesecake at a nepali/indian joint? (we have a mango everything addiction) i rarely get cheesecake unless it is NY style & made in shop, because i am such a snob about it, so take this part of the review with a grain of salt. read more

Very friendly and attentive service. The Achari Chicken had a nice sauce, but the chicken cubes were dry and chewy. I only ate a few bites. The steamed vegetable dumplings might have been reheated, based on the texture. My wife and I both experienced some discomfort after the meal. There are too many great alternatives for me to give this place a second chance. read more

Saffron is my one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. I love it! Everything on the menu is fantastic. And the saffron naan is the best naan I've ever had. Some people are afraid to try new things but give this place a try. You won't regret it! read more

Okay, this has got to be one of the best tasting Indian food spots I have come across in Austin. Same, if not better quality than Clay Pit, but way more variety. The curries do not all taste the same on the buffet, the dessert was on point, the tastes were more homely than restauranty, and the service was better than expected. Would definitely come back. read more

Very good food, we had dinner here last night w a group of 5. Malai kofta and mutter paneer were great. Service was prompt and kind. We will be back soon. read more

By far, my favorite Indian restaurant in town. My favorites....the mixed grill, the chicken lazeez and the saag paneer. Everything in the mixed grill is great, but the tandoori chicken and the Murg Malai are the standouts.They're both moist and incredibly flavorful. On our last visit, we tried the Darjeeling green tree creme brulee, which was delicious and unlike any creme brulee I've ever had before. The one thing with it was that the carmelized sugar on the top hadn't been torched long enough, so the top wasn't as crunchy as I would have liked. The service has always been outstanding when we've come here and the atmosphere is nice. I strongly prefer coming here for dinner over the lunch buffet. read more

Saffron is my favorite place for Indian and Nepalese food. Everything is always amazing and they are such a sweet family business. Last night we got the cauliflower appetizer, paneer tikka masala and chicken korma, and all delicious and enough to eat for lunch today. Plenty of delicious rice and naan is perfect. read more

My friend and I really enjoyed our visit here. The menu is varied and everything that I have tried so far has been great! I'm a really big fan of the chicken momos! The Ghobi Manchuria is above average and I can't imagine not ordering it. read more

Saffron - Austin - Baigan Bhartha! So good - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Mango lassi, chicken kebab, saffron lamb, and chicken 65 were all excellent! Solid Indian food

This place is amazing! Clean and friendly! We ordered their samosas, fresh crispy and the sauces are uniquely flavored! Try the chicken Choila!! Entries: The Lamb Pasanda and the Saffron is delicious! The owner Tashi is very polite, friendly knowledgeable and have long experiance with Asian cusine from NY to Cali. We definitely coming back to support this lovely locally owned business! read more

I wanted to give 2.5 stars, the food here is very basic in taste and there was nothing great about the ambiance as well. the only good part I felt is the staff. we ordered Paneer Tikka and Samosa chat which was very basic, the only savior was mango lassi. read more

Saffron is my new favorite spot for Indian cuisine. We took home saag paneer, shrimp tikka masala, and garlic naan. The portions were generous and I especially liked how much sauce the shrimp were served with. The staff member I interacted with was very nice and responsive. read more

Very professional and clean restaurant. Naan was great and the curry was spot on! Thanks for making me feel at home. read more

Saffron - Austin - Lunch! - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I placed a takeout order at 7 p.m. October 16th 2019 and it is currently 7:57 p.m. and I still haven't received my order. Now I have to sit in a corner like a child being punished as I wait for my order to come out. Unacceptable. Completely unacceptable. read more

I was here for the buffet. It was pretty decent. Nothing really screamed at me. I did like the saag paneer. I felt like they could've had more options. A lot of the Indian places have more options in the buffet than this place. That being said, I didn't dislike anything they had either. read more

One word summary -- overrated. We came here due to the listing in Best of Austin. It was a slower, later dinner time but we had to keep waving down someone for attention to take our order and paying. The portions are small for the price $13 for a small bowl of chicken tikka Masala and small bowl of rice compared to the multiple other Indian restaurants I have been to, done and tried. I would consider myself at least over an intermediate level of expertise for knowing good taste. One high point is the saffron naan - nice sweet taste with it. So check it out, but don't list this place as the best in Austin. read more

I really enjoyed my first visit here! We did the lunch buffet which was $15, and I added on a mango lassi which was only $3 for a large glass of super creamy lassi. The buffet had more curry options than I typically see - there were 8 curries and they spanned the traditional (butter chicken, saag paneer, aloo gobi) and some items I've never seen before (a delicious seafood option and okra). The goat curry was also better than most. They also had 2 kinds of rice, samosas, tandoori chicken, and fresh naan which they brought to our tables. They even had a salted lassi and multiple dessert options on the buffet! I wish that some of the appetizers and momo had been on the buffet though i know they have to save something to encourage people to order off the buffet! I'd recommend the buffet for most people given the diverse options and value. That said, it was a very mild spice level so if you know what you love and are looking for something a bit spicier and or are intrigued by the unique appetizer options, then you can't go wrong with those! Can't wait to visit again! read more

The first time that we came here we ordered off the menu and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of all the dishes and the dining experience. We recently decided to come by on a weekend to try the lunch buffet and the experience was such a disappointment. Saffron had been open for about half an hour when we arrived which I think is just right for a buffet. Gives them long enough to have everything out there but not long enough to have gone dry. Most of the dishes were severely lacking flavor but what they all had in common was that they were barely warm. We could hear people from the surrounding tables mentioning the temperature as well. The staff did bring out more chafing dish burners, but the dishes were too far gone by that time. The last straw was drawn when cutting into the chicken from the chicken masala revealed that it was still raw on the inside. Cold dishes and raw chicken 30 minutes after opening? So disappointed. read more

Was a wonderful meal! Outstanding service too. We had the malai kofta, chicken tandoori, garlic naan, samosa chaat, basmati rice, and masala chai to drink. Everything was so flavorful and perfectly balanced. The tandoori was very juicy and flavorful and had a nice charred flavor. The malai kofta was rich and creamy, and had lovely pieces of cashew in them, which added to the texture and taste. The chai was outstanding! Overall, the great Indian food we have been searching for in Austin. We will be back! read more

Pretty great place overall, the atmosphere is nice, the staff is friendly and polite, the place is clean. Most importantly the food is fantastic. I came in during the buffet at lunch (I don't know if they do that at other times) so I had a little bit of everything. Unlike most Indian places that make everything overly too spicy everything this place seasons their food properly. The spicy foods are spicy and the foods that aren't supposed to be spicy are not. The only thing I was a bit disappointed with was that the chicken in the chicken Masala was a little dry. That being said I would definitely recommend this restaurant to any of my friends and family. read more

I was very disappointed by the food. I know it has been a popular place but this time we were very disappointed. Ordered in veg momos and chowmein noodles. Very bad flavor and very greasy. Gobi Manchurian was under cooked. I would not go there again read more

Love their buffet. Many awesome choices and always delicious!! The employees are always friendly.

I tried this place through Amazon prime. I have never been to their place so I don't know how good or bad the service is. I was under impressed. Calamari was under-cooked, steamed dumplings were under-cooked, tandoori was overcooked. That poor chicken was dry... Most dishes don't have rice. Rice is sold separately as a side dish for $2.5 and given that the dishes don't have any side dishes, this place is ridiculously overpriced! read more

We were looking for a casual tasty dinner, and we found it here at Saffron. The chicken lollipops were good without being as oily as we have had before. The samosa chat appetizer was also delicious! We were pretty full with 2 appetizers by the time the tandoori chicken came out, which was also delicious! read more

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Fantastic service. Great flavors. Diverse menu. Try the cauliflower appetizer and the tandoori lamb! read more

Saffron is a great mix of both Nepali and Indian cuisine at a very reasonable price. Great ambiance with hint of actual Nepali aesthetics. If you listen closely you can actually hear Indian as well as Nepali music. The staff is wonderful, polite and cater to your needs. Highly recommended. Austin Gem. read more