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    Saffron Indian Kitchen

    4.5 (55 reviews)
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    Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Virginia H.

    This place's lunch buffet was recommended to us, so we tried it out for the first time today. I guess it depends on what you look for in an Indian buffet.....for me, this wasn't it, but I can see why it may be for some. Let me break it down for you. If you are like me and what makes an Indian buffet is super fresh nann and yummy sauces to dip the nann in, then, well, go to Taj. I don't need a lot of variety or a lot of different proteins, I just need a few quality, fresh, yummy hot dishes and always hot and fresh nanns. Taj fits the bill. Saffron....not so much. You know they say first impression is the lasting impression? Well, it's true. We walked into the restaurant at 11:49am on a Friday. Hit the buffet immediately and the first thing we saw was a tray meant for nann. There were 6 pieces of nann in it. They looked flat, old, and cold. So I skipped over it temporarily, hoping it would be refilled. Got a little bit of about 9 different dishes to try and then circle back to the same sad 6 pieces of nann. So I got a couple as....well, a girl has got to have some nann. Maybe they will taste better than they look. So I sat down with my variety plate to try. Most items were cool to cold. Nann tasted as bad as it looked. I ended up with about 3 dishes out of the 9 that I thought were decent. Then fresh nann finally came out, so that was pretty good to go with the 3 decent dishes. Moving on to dessert. They have this mango ice cream that looked good, so I got some to try. It was like yogurt texture and cool but not icy. Later I saw a new pan and it was actually frozen, that's when I realized what I got wasn't how it was supposed to be, it was just that it has been there so long that it all melted. Lack of quality control was evident based on the cool/cold dishes and melted ice cream. I was not impressed overall and neither was my SO. So, under what situations would I go back to Saffron? Well, personally, under no situations. I don't want to have to keep an eye out for nanns, hoping some fresh ones will come out while I am having my meal. I also like all of my hot food to actually be hot and I found Taj to do a much better job in this area. However, if you don't care about fresh nann and you don't mind your food being on the cool/cold side, Saffron definitely does have more variety and is on par in terms of quality compared to most buffets. The restaurant itself is open and bright during the day. The employees are very nice and quick to clear dirty plates off of tables. No issues at all there!

    Yasmin Y.

    Lunch date. I love the renovations and the new color! Very clean. When you walk in you're greeted with a beautiful aroma of spices. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Lunch is buffet style-food very flavorful. Loved the naan. I tried every dish on buffet. The only dish that disappointed was the goat curry- there wasn't enough meat. Affordable- 18.99 pp. Free parking and large lot. Will definitely visit again!

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    Jay T.

    Run, do not walk, to try Saffron. This is absolutely the best Indian food I have ever had in my entire life. A gorgeous restaurant in a very convenient location made for a delicious evening with my 18-year-old daughter. We started with the Samosa Chat and the Fish & Chips. The Samosa Chat was so fresh and rich and flavorful. It was stunning! Depot savory with super fresh bits of cilantro and onion. So utterly delicious. The Fish & Chips was entirely unexpected! Little morsels of fish crisply fried in a sweet and spicy Indian scented batter were utterly delectable. The chips (French fries) were so crispy and light. My daughter who hates fish ate half the bowl and RAVED about how good it was. The real star of the show was the Saffron Tikki Masala (they call it their signature dish). We ordered chicken as our protein, and I have to say: even if you're not a fan of Indian food this is the dish that will convert you. Super moist and tender chunks of chicken were swimming in a creamy, delicate sauce warm with Indian spices. We ordered butter naan to soak up all the luscious sauce. We ordered way too much food for two people, but I sent the leftovers home with my daughter. She told me she finished them off before going to bed that night. It was that good! We will be back!

    Rosemary Naan, Dogra Rogan Josh, Mom's Chicken,

    Food was great. Came out so hot and fresh and insanly flavorful. The manager was our waiter and he was very attentive and helped us order and explained the menu.

    The Goat Korma curry
    Jasmine B.

    My friend and I went to dinner and chose Saffron, an Indian restaurant that we heard good things about. When walking in the atmosphere and decorations were very elegant and beautiful. My friend chose the buttered chicken and I chose the goat korma curry. The food was brought out in really nice serving dishes. Both dishes were really flavorful and delicious. I would have left a 5 star but the staff could have been more attentive. It took a long time for our check to come and when walking in there isn't a hostess stand so it was a little confusing as to whether we should sit ourselves or not. These are all very small complaints because I would be happy to come back again.

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    Reema G.

    I honestly think this is the best lunch buffet in all of Birmingham! This restaurant is right where the old Bay Leaf was at. There were plenty of tables inside and the buffet selection was huge. The cost of the lunch buffet was 20.99 per adult which I feel is reasonable. We had so many options to choose, from vegetable tikka all the way to goat curry. The spice level was also medium which is good to accommodate a wide variety of people. We had gotten there towards the end of the lunch so some of the desserts were done but the owner made sure to have the staff bring out fresh Mango ice cream and pudding which went above and beyond. Overall loved coming here and will be back again!

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    The paneer makhani was watery tonight. It's our favorite dish so this was disappointing.

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    Delicious food! Nice ambiance. Spacious dining room. Attentive waitstaff. Overall excellent experience!! We will be going back!

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    Some of the Best Indian food in town. Great flavor, good portions, good customer service!

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    Desi Tadka Alabama

    Desi Tadka Alabama

    4.7(70 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    The decor is one of the prettiest restaurants I have seen, the booths are so cute! The food was…read moredelicious, it took a minute to come out but was so worth it!!! I will be back that's for sure

    Desi Tadka remains one of my favorite Indian spots in Birmingham, and the food is still doing most…read moreof the heavy lifting. The chicken tikka masala? Still tasty. The sauce was luscious and velvety, even if it showed up tonight with a mild personality. I kept waiting for the heat to clock in for its shift, but apparently it had PTO approved. Still delicious though. The vegetable samosas were crispy on the outside with that delicate, comforting filling inside. No notes. Just solid. And the garlic naan? Dangerous. I told myself "just one more bite" at least seven times. It's garlicky, soft, and basically a carb trap I willingly fall into every visit. Now... the service. Let's just say if attentiveness were a spice, it was left in the kitchen. Our waitress vanished for extended periods like she was filming a documentary about the back of the restaurant. No check-in, no "how is everything," no interest in whether we were thrilled or quietly combusting. It felt less like dining and more like self-guided Indian cuisine. Food: still outstanding. Service: spiritually elsewhere. Four stars because the kitchen deserves it. The front of house might need a little masala of its own.

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    Silver Coin Indian Grill - Spread of all entrees

    Silver Coin Indian Grill

    4.2(240 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    We dined in for dinner and ordered from the specialty Hoover Restaurant Week menu. Most…read moreparticipating restaurants have a curated menu for the week so you can try dishes they want highlighted. We started with the onion methi spinach pakora as an app. This was kind of like a hush puppy with fried onions mixed in. The brown sauce was amazingly sweet but spicy - definitely our favorite of the two. We chose chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori, and vegetable korma as our entrees. This came with a serving of basmati rice. We thought this was a great combo of things - chicken in a sauce - chicken fire grilled and on the bone - and veggies in a sauce. We'd recommend all 3 of these and would get the exact same thing again! We are huge fans of garlic naan, so of course we both had to get an order of that. The "Dinner for Two" for $54.99 included all of this and a bottle of wine! It says that this is their special Tuesday-Thursday. Service was extremely friendly and parking was no issue. It's in a shopping center off Lorna Road. We will definitely be back!

    I had a great experience with takeout from Silver Coin. We ordered multiple curries and rices and…read moreshared tapas style. I picked up the meal and they were friendly and offered me a water while I waited and asked me some detailed questions about rices and such to make sure I got what was expected. Also let me know that I could get some good deals on the website instead of the delivery app I ordered through. The food was delicious. The curries are spicy and the meats tender. The rices absorb and mix with the dishes wonderfully. Everything was so good. I'll be back, the ambiance was fascinatingly Indian themed and I want to do a sit down dinner in the restaurant for that reason.

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    Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Chicken tandoori

    Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

    4.3(272 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    My go-to Indian restaurant in Bham! The food is always consistent, and they are very generous with…read moretheir portion sizes. Even the kid's meal was big. I always get the boneless chicken biryani and their garlic naan is amazing highlyyyyy recommended

    Bawarchi is my go-to Indian restaurant in Hoover. They offer a great selection of traditional…read moreIndian dishes, and on weekends they sometimes feature special, authentic items that aren't always available. My favorite appetizers are the Chicken 65 and the Vegetarian Samosas. The Chicken 65 consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken breast that are fried and then tossed in a spicy sauce. It's served with chopped red onion and a cilantro garnish, making it perfect for sharing at the table. The Vegetarian Samosas are deep-fried pastries filled with green peas, potatoes, and Indian spices, with a noticeable curry flavor. They're served with a brown, tamarind-based dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with the filling. One entrée we love sharing is the dosa. A dosa is a lightly fried crepe, and there are about a dozen variations, each with different fillings and spice combinations. The dosas are served with several sides for dipping or eating with pieces of the crepe. The Tandoori Chicken Tikka Kebab is another favorite. The chicken is marinated, baked in a clay oven, and brought out steaming hot on a sizzling platter. In addition to the dishes mentioned, Bawarchi offers many other classic Indian favorites. One word of warning: if you order spicy, they mean it--the heat level can definitely light you up!

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    Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points - Dhaba Chicken Curry

    Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

    4.3(217 reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    The food is good, but prices are on the higher end compared to other Indian restaurants. The lunch…read morebuffet is definitely the best value here. It's especially a good idea to try the lunch buffet if you aren't familiar with Indian food, as you have the opportunity to try several different dishes to see what you like. The service is always friendly. The ambience is nice, with a fresh modern decor. The biggest drawback is having to find parking in Five Points.

    Bay Leaf was a solid choice for Indian food this past Sunday night. Our party of four started with…read morethe Tamarind-Glazed Beef Short Ribs, a generous appetizer that was perfect for sharing. The boneless short ribs were tender, flavorful, and delicious. Served with a little shredded lettuce, they disappeared quickly! For our entrees, we decided to order family-style so everyone could sample a variety of dishes. We chose the Chicken Rogan Josh, Aloo Gobhi Matar, Bay Leaf Kebab Sizzler, and two orders of Garlic Naan. Everything was delicious, but the Kebab Sizzler was especially impressive. It features a combination of seasoned meat and seafood served on a sizzling cast-iron pan. The steam, aroma, and presentation were fantastic, and it was as good as it looked. Overall, Bay Leaf was a great choice for dinner. The food was flavorful, portions were generous, and ordering family-style allowed us to enjoy a nice variety of dishes. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for good Indian food!

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    Hyderabad House - Adorable vignette perfect for the 'Gram

    Hyderabad House

    4.0(64 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I've been here twice and each experience was great! I love Indian food but am not familiar with all…read morethe types. My friend swore she didn't like Indian food, but I convinced her to give it a shot. Let's just say she didn't resist when I suggested it for lunch again a few weeks later. We entered the bldg and the decor was cute...instagram-ish. We looked over the menu, which can be intimidating if you're not familiar with the cuisine. The waitress explained the menu and flavors for the items we inquired about so don't be intimidated or afraid to ask. The first visit, I got the chicken lollipops, which were really good. My friend ordered the Chicken Vijayawada (VJW) Biriyani. This was so good. I ordered the Tikka Masala and it was delicious as well! You can request mild, medium, and hot. I opted for the hot, which had some heat, but good nonetheless! The garlic naan was soooo good, too. Be sure to add an order to whatever you get; it pairs perfectly with whatever you order. For the second visit, the chicken VJW was on the line up again, the Monagadi Biriyani, chili chicken lollipops, and garlic naan of course. We liked the regular chicken lollipops better, but the chili ones were still good. Both Biriyanis were flavorful and the portions are massive. Definitely big enough for two people to eat off of for a meal. They have plenty of other traditional and some other unique offerings with a large variety of meat and veggie options. I highly recommend giving this place a try, especially if you love Indian food and if you want a good first experience with it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

    1 STAR -- GREAT FOOD, TERRIBLE SERVICE…read more No customer service from the moment I walked in. This was my first time here, and honestly, I came because TikTok had this place ALL over my timeline. I was excited to finally try it, and I even told the hostess that it was my first visit. That excitement disappeared pretty quickly. The hostess had an AirPod in her ear, was fixing her hair and talking on the phone, and gave me the impression that I was bothering her by simply being there. I was sitting right in front of her, yet getting her attention felt like a chore. She eventually came over and asked if I was ready to order. I told her no because it was my first time and there were a LOT of things on the menu. Instead of giving me a minute, she literally turned around and walked away. When I was finally able to get her attention again, I ordered a mango lassi. It came out in a bottle--I'm assuming they were out of glasses. ‍ At that point, I decided to just order something I had seen on TikTok. And here's the frustrating part: THE FOOD WAS ACTUALLY GOOD! The food definitely deserves credit. Unfortunately, the service was so bad that it completely ruined the experience. I still left a tip, but honestly, after the level of service I received, it should have been ZERO. I paid it because that's what I normally do, but I definitely didn't feel like the service earned it. I should have trusted my first instinct and left when I realized how unwelcome I felt. Good food can bring customers in, but customer service is what makes them come back. For me, this was my first and last visit. I won't be back.

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