Love Saffron! we have been fans for years. Great variety, great quality and excellent service. Every time!

I had lunch with my brother here this week. He's vegan and I'm on a gluten free diet. We both ate well. I wish I had discovered this place sooner! Most of the menu is gluten free! Where many restaurants use wheat flour in their food preparations, Saffron uses chickpea flour in many of their dishes. The Aloo Matar Gobhi was heavenly and the Daal Makhani was delicious. The service was beyond hospitable and the atmosphere was welcoming and lovely. They went the extra mile to provide a great dining experience. They offer a lunch buffet, but we ordered off the menu. I was having such an amazing time that I forgot to take photos...but I will be returning soon. I will take some photos then. The prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommend. read more

On our first evening in Tucson, we opted for Indian food. We had gotten some restaurant recommendations from someone who had grown up in the city. This place is located about 25 minutes north of downtown on Oracle Road at the border of Oro Valley. It is in a large shopping plaza so there is plenty of parking. I think they had some patio seating, but it was hot (for March) when we ate here, so we opted to dine inside. I think they basically just had one large dining space. I don't recall if they had a bar area or not. The menu had a good variety of dishes to choose from. Everyone in our group easily found something they wanted. I went with a vegetables and curry dish. I requested medium spice and it wasn't bland. We knew we would probably have leftovers so I think we skipped having naan. All our dishes tasted fresh. Service was good also. We took about half the portions back to the hotel and finished them as part of our final night's meals. Prices were about average for this type of meal. If I were a local, I'd definitely consider returning here. read more

Fantastic variety and cost-quality-quantity ratio!!! They had a little live dosa station that was delish and a fun addition to the buffet itself. I have had slightly more flavorful curries in the past, but i'm being super nitpicky here. It's solid food a very cute space both inside and on the patio. read more

Saffron Indian Bistro - Buffet! - Indian Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

The staff was friendly and the service was great! The food was good; however, one dish wasn't as spicy as we requested. Overall, we had a positive experience and would return again. read more

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Tonight was as good as we hoped for. We actually had the same meals as last time and added deep fried onion strips. We brought home enough for another meal each. That will be tomorrow night. It was a delicious meal and service was so polite and kind. read more

Saffron Indian Bistro - Take our served at the door - Indian Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

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We really like this Indian restaurant and wish it was closer to our side of Tucson. We saw online that they were open this particular Tuesday for gem show visitors in town. Tuesday is the day we're on that side of town, so we took advantage of this. We had the buffet which had a nice variety of popular dishes. There was something for everyone. The food was hot and looked fresh for a buffet. We close to sit on the patio since it was a nice day. We went to the larger patio which had several tables and some interesting decor. Our server, Andy, was great, very personable and checked on us frequently. The bathrooms were clean and large, too. read more

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We enjoyed the buffet at this restaurant. Great ambiance, decor and service . The deserts at the buffet weren't that great but food was good overall. The mango lassi is to die for! read more

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A nicely decorated Indian Restaurant with a nice casual decor. Friendly wait staff. I do not have a lot of experience with Indian Cuisine however if it tastes good I am game . We ordered both the garlic and cheese naan, the chicken tikka masala and the chicken biryani. The naan was nicely flavored good garlic flavor. The chicken biryani was amazingly flavored with large pieces of chicken. A large portion that is almost enough for two. The chicken tikka masala flavorful nice tomato and spices also with large chucks of chicken. A nice dinner option other than the norm. Happy eating all! read more

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It's been awhile. Got the taste for Indian food, so visited our local. Nice indoor and outdoor seating areas. Tables aren't squeezed together, so, while busy, you don't feel like you're imposing on your dining neighbor. Apparently, the wait staff couldn't decide who was waiting on our table and the maitre'd comped us on our appetizer. A pleasant surprise. Unique and tasty mixed drink menu and a nice selection of Indian bottled beers. We shared veggie samosas. My dining partner/Better Half got the Chicken Tiki Masala entree, your humble author got the Chicken Vindaloo. Garlic Naan topped off the repast. A pleasant experience and very tasty food. read more

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Lunch buffet here should not be missed! Lots of options as well as vegetarian options. It stays pretty busy and food getting restocked often. Right under $16 per person. The space is big and with plenty of seating! The food is bomb! I love all the dishes! The only thing I pass on is the fish. Pics are from 2 different times we've came here. read more

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The restaurant has been around for awhile, and we had stopped going for a period because the sauces were sweet. That was long ago, and I'm so glad we went back! Great naan, delicious curries (fish Malabar is delicious), excellent veggie pakoras and daals. Atmosphere is pleasant, modern and comfortable, and there's a nice selection of wines in addition to the usual beers too! read more

This is a very spacious indoor restaurant with nice outdoor seating as well. The parking is okay. It's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. Having said that the service was fast and efficient . It's also about being realistic about the food. It serves Indian food,( including vegetarian choices.) naan, chicken Tiki Masala,lamb, goat, and vegetarian dishes.Classic Tandoori Chicken, curry chicken mandaras. The staff were monitoring the food in the line constantly while I was there even though it was two o'clock. It's still It's a great place with lots of choices good food, wonderful staff and a nice atmosphere. It would be a great place to take people who have never experienced indian food before to go to a buffet and have plenty of choices. It definitely can accommodate larger groups. read more

Wow! First time here. We did our meal family style. Staff very accommodating to us since we have limited experience with Indian food. Fresh ingredients I think I could eat this way every night! Fair prices Ask for Keadin -he's a knowledgeable server with a great personality read more

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Saffron is a beautiful Indian restaurant with great staff and service. I had heard glowing reviews for years and finally made it there. I have to say while not bad it really was unremarkable. The prawns I ordered lacked flavor and the serving size was small for the price. The lamb kebabs were indeed delicious, though again the portion size was small. Neither came with rice or sides which I found surprising. We also tried the garlic naan which lacked flavor and had a strange texture. Cocktail wise I tried the Chai Martini which was watery and bland. The server was kind enough to let me try a different drink, the Arizona Beach which was tasty and a bit sweet. TLDR: Smaller portions, lamb kebabs rock, otherwise pretty bland. read more

Always great! We love coming here with friends or just us! Great service, friendly and welcoming! read more

Best Indian food I have ever had. I highly recommend this place ! Service was great! read more

LOVE the lunch buffet - such a great deal. They even allow you to take it go! Also love the malai kofta! Highly recommend!

Saffron biryani! A mix of all meats and veggies with the most flavorful Basmati rice ever! Flavor is crazy!

Not only is the daily and special holiday lunch buffet a great deal, this is some of the best Indian restaurant food we've had anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. read more

Not my first time here but I don't recall writing a review when I visited a couple of years ago. Every visit here has been great so far. I would say the only things I'd like to have is a more street-vendor style roti and a bit less tangy vindaloo and raita, but overall I loved the food. Next time I will try another Indian restaurant but I won't take this one of my list. Service was stellar and the ambiance is date-night worthy. read more

Love the food and the service and this establishment. We called in our order and it was packed well. read more

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Where do I start... When we talked in the front door we were greeted with a smile and a good evening. I know it's the little things and that's big for me. First impressions..... Sam our server (Amazing, Great Smile). She was very helpful and kind on our selection of appetizers to our main entrée. This was the first time my girlfriend and I have been to Saffron.... We sat outside do to the weather being Amazing paired with my company and a Great outside patio area. Appetizers were amazing. We had the coconut shrimp paired with some sauce. I can't remember. But that was amazing. Moving onto our entrée I will post pictures on yelp but just Amazing. No other words could say but just Amazing. The owner I believe .. younger gentlemen came out and asked us how our meal was.. and actually had a good conversation with him. Again, first Impressions... I would and will continue to eat and tell all my friends about this Amazing gem in Tucson. Keep up the great customer service amazing food and beautiful smile Sam. read more

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I had been meaning to come to Saffron's buffet for a long time and finally made a trip up here for a delicious meal. I love Indian food and having all of the options that a buffet offers, but sometimes buffets get a bad rap due to food sitting out. That wasn't an issue here, as everything tasted super fresh, and the staff tended to it often. My favorites were the chicken curry and chana masala, but everything was delicious and fun to try. It's also a good value at $15.95. Service was decent but did have to ask for waters to be refilled. I had two plates of food and felt stuffed, but I'm already looking forward to going back! read more

Saffron Indian Bistro - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

My kids took me there for my birthday. The lunch buffet was good, the atmosphere was pleasant. On the quieter side, the bathrooms are clean and nice. Our service was not good. Lien was our waitress. My son ordered off of the regular menu instead of the buffet, and I had to go get the menu from the wait stand. My daughter and I were completely finished with our food and my son's still had not come. I had to flag people down for water refills. The manager/host walked by and asked if we were doing okay. I said we were still waiting on my son's stuffed naan. (Which when it finally showed up, was really good) He went into the kitchen and within a couple of minutes brought the food out. I was disappointed that the gulab jambin were offered on the buffet, but they are on the menu. And the spice leveled is very mild and there is nothing to add to it, from. The buffet to spice things up. I might go again, since most of the other Indian buffet options have closed in Tucson. But if I were giving it a grade, like in school, I would say C+. read more

This review is for the buffet only. Served every day from 11-3. I couldn't find a good Indian buffet in Tucson until I found this place. Is it the best Indian food you've ever tasted? No. Is it great for a buffet? Yes. I'm shy about buffets because the food is usually lukewarm no matter the quality. This place does a good job of keeping the curries very warm. No so much with the nan, but I could feel the hot temp in my mouth when I took a bite. Big bonus points from me. One other thing that sets this place apart is that they serve tandoori chicken. I don't think I've seen that at a buffet before. It could use a little more seasoning but it's good overall and a welcome surprise. The buffet has a couple of rices, a half dozen curries, cauliflower, fried fish, and the aforementioned nan and tandoori chicken. The station is clean and presentable. It's not a huge buffet so if a few people want food is gets kind of busy, but it clears out quickly. You can choose a regular plate or a tray, and the trays are a great idea to isolate the curries and prevent them from running together. See the enclosed pic. The curries have nice flavor. I stuck with the chicken tiki masala and BBQ chicken. The BBQ chicken was another welcome surprise. Good BBQ flavor while being served curry style. The nan was just OK. I like fresher (hotter) nan. The staff was really friendly and they come to your table often to refill your water which is nice since I drink a lot. Seating was quick and easy. The eating area is clean and open. Feels fresh. The price was $15.95 for the buffet and I stuck with water. Add tax and a $4 tip and I was out the door for $21.33. Good value overall. Will return. read more

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Lowkey the most insane prices... but also it was tasty so who am I to judge! The economy is tough out here guys ‍ read more

Saffron Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Oro Valley, Arizona

The space itself is an open and gently elegant space, suitable for nicer dinners to relaxed ones. Overall the service was great and so was the food. Pretty neat that when we visited they had a robot delivery system. There are several vegan friendly options available here. While everything was tasty and enjoyable to experience, I personally myself, without being able to pinpoint why, wasn't a fan of the flavors but I do fully feel that it's a personal thing and nothing to do with the quality of food. Everything was beautifully delivered and while I myself may not dine here again, my family and friends enjoy this place and will visit many more times. read more

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Very clean Excellent service Good variety of dishes on the buffet Did take a little time to replace the tandoori chicken and the kherr read more

The hands-down best restaurant in Tucson. The best food, the best service, the best everything.

Under chefs specials you can choose any dish vegetarian, and it has a few options we've never tried before because many Indian restaurants aren't as flexible. We ate takeout from here many times and found that the food kept very well as leftovers. We liked: Samosas: deliciously spiced Onion bahji: deliciously spiced Malai kofta: tomato based sauce different from what we're used to, but still delicious Paneer tikka masala Vegetable/paneer buna--tasted better from the second day onward once flavors melded Bengan bharta Malabar vegetables Yogurt masala (kadi): very good, flavor of sauce and pakora like vegetables Mango lassi: tasty and kept well in the fridge as I split it over several meals Ok: pakoras have good flavor and the tamarind and mint sauces were good, though the texture of the pakoras were dense Korma: mild was lacking Dhansak: a lentil dish which reminds me of an Indian kidney bean dish I've cooked Rogan josh: very good first two times, but 3rd time we got this mild and it bore no resemblance to what we remembered having previously (bland af, was it a mistake?) 4th time only ok Madras vegetables Aloo matter gobhi: mild was too mild in flavor, needed more sauce Aloo matter paneer: too mild in flavor Don't get again Curry: mild version bland Saffron mughlai: we weren't fans of this one, and finished it but wouldn't reorder it Karhai paneer: mild was lacking Garlic naan: too flat and firm Plain naan Roti We had to start ordering "mild" spice level due to my heartburn issues, so it could be some of the dishes are better medium and hotter. read more

So good! I am Indian so I am very critical as I have had un flavored experiences elsewhere. Saffron bistro did not disappoint!!! Everything was flavorful and tasty! read more

From entry to exit our experience was fabulous and my husband enjoyed the buffet. I had the Mango latte and fish and sambas! Such consideration by staff and manager... Happy Father's Day! read more

Wow wow wow. Came here with my coworker who is from West Bengali and we are both very impressed. We did the buffet and I had everything. It was all perfect. My favorite was the ride pudding. Similar to Mexican ride pudding but lighter in flavor. The naan was soft and well fade. The curry was amazing very well flavored. And my favorite part. The chicken wasn't dry. The ambiance is very cute and I love the wall sconces they chose very unique and adds a warmth of light. read more

- love the buffet and it is consistently delicious, fresh and flavorful - the service is always excellent. Everyone is welcoming and kind! - the ambiance is unique and very chill. I like the outside area a lot ! read more

We were quickly seated and greeted by an amazing server that was attentive and kind. He made a couple suggestions and we landed on the chicken Saffron Mughlai and butter chicken. The sauces were fantastic and portions very generous. We loved visiting this restaurant and look forward to another visit soon! read more

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Heads Up!!: Unfortunately my friend got severe food poisoning and has been severely sick and suspects food was left to sit before eating/served to public. read more

We have been going since they opened. Sometimes it was great, sometimes just ok. Lately they have been hitting a very high mark every time we dine, no matter what we order. Their Mahi-mahi Tikka Masala is delicious and you can't go wrong with any of their vegetarian dishes. The Nan is fair. Service is excellent and the ambience is upscale for an Indian restaurant in Tucson. Saffron has become our new favorite (although they could raise the spice level a little- we order spicy and it is not really). read more

Went on the weekend and were able to get a table right away for dinner. They do have both an indoor and outdoor seating area, however I have never actually seen the outdoor patio being used. Customer service from our server was excellent! Ordered the fish pakora as an appetizer along with trying the curry and naan. Had the saffron ajwain fish for an entree, which is my absolute favorite item on the menu. The spicy seasoning on the mahi mahi is really good and they cook it in a clay oven. One of the best Indian food restaurants in town and I like how they give you a reusable bag to take home your leftovers instead of a disposable one. read more

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It's been a while since I wrote a review of Saffron It's clean light and airy, lots of room between tables, Bollywood themed wallpaper in the bathroom. I have been frequenting the buffet lately, it's fresh and I love the separation in the trays. The separation trays are common in India and I love it. I haven't been to India in a moment and this place reminds me of the good parts of my trips there. Also I go to Kababaque down on University for their lamb wraps and other stuff. Also the bathrooms are clean. read more

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