I freaking love this place!!! I finally got to take my husband here and we both were in love with every bite:) being a vegetarian is hard to find good restaurants in the triangle. Unfortunately we didn't get my favorite restaurant waiter but hahah no worries He ended up being our food runner so I still got to see him ;) thank you again for a beautiful meal! read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Food - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Saffron is a great place to get authentic Indian food in Cary. It's a go to of mine being so close to home. Their service and portions are great, and the food never disappoints. Always hits the spot when I want comforting, aromatic Indian flavors. read more

I didn't feel like sitting in a restaurant but wanted some good food. My husband and I ordered takeout from this restaurant. We got a variety of dishes. We ordered the lamb chops, biriyani, garlic naan bread and the veggie samosas. All of the dishes were very flavorful. We will definitely visit again to try other dishes. read more

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It wasn't the smoothest service experience, as this place was struggling to handle some big takeout/catering orders and not a lot of attention was paid to greeting the few of us that were dining in. There seemed to be some discord in the kitchen as well, and it just didn't give off the greatest vibe. I hope they were just having an off day in that sense, because the food was basically what I was hoping for. I tried some of their signature items, with a rich dal being complimented by an impressively thin and soft bread. I just find ultra-thin flatbread to be delightful. Ordering a sizzler based on yogurt-coated soy chunks was an intriguing option. While I didn't opt for the vegan items on this visit, they had a decent selection marked. The Indian cuisine is plentiful in this area, and this place offered dishes that were different and better than the baseline I would have gotten elsewhere. read more

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The butter masala is my absolute favorite here and I like it with either the paneer or lamb. I have also tried the mushroom option which is good but I do prefer mushrooms more on the well-done side and here they were cooked more al dente. Both dine-in and take out have been excellent experiences. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Mushroom butter masala - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Had such a great anniversary dinner here!!! We ordered the chicken butter masala and the lamb butter masala- both on medium spice- and it was delicious. It wasn't too painfully spicey, so if you are an Indian food lover who enjoys a kick, get the level 3! We might try that next time. The garlic naan was mouthwateringly good. read more

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We were in the area and came in for a late dinner. I'm not sure that the staff was happy that we came in late. It was about 2 hours before they closed and it was obvious they wanted to leave. When we arrived, alot of the tables had Not been cleaned. Our waiter did come over and take our drink order but it took them a while to come back with them. Finally got our drinks and ordered our food. I ordered the lamb Rogan Josh and it was pretty good. Good flavor and a decent amount of lamb. I had heard really good things about this location and love Indian cuisine. Overall the experience was ok but quite frankly it had a lot to do with the servers. I may not return. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Food is great. Paying for food is not! I visited Saffron on 12/15/25 and when it was time to pay they came by with a handheld pay device, I quickly tapped my card not realizing that I needed to choose the tip beforehand. I asked if I could do it over to add a tip because I did not have any cash on me and the server said don't worry about it. Well I should have worried about it because my lunch total should have been $14.06 and they went ahead and added a 30% tip after I left for a total of $18.28 according to my credit card records. I did not authorize that amount and I don't appreciate the dishonesty when I tried to make it right by asking to do it over and add the tip. read more

I came in tonight at 8:34. They close at 9p. They refused to seat me and explained they were only allowing take out orders.

I ate here last night. I shared their President Platter with my son and it was a lot of food! I enjoyed most of the items with the shrimp and lamb shank being my favorite. My daughter in law got the chicken Tikki Masala. She really liked it. Their naan was delicious. It was the perfect consistency of being soft, chewy, with slightly crisp spots. I would return here to try more of their dishes. read more

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A really solid choice for Indian food in Cary. I went here in the late afternoon, so it was really quiet but it's probably a nice, vibe at night when there are more people. I had butter chicken and naan. I thought the naan was a little over-priced for one serving, but the quality was good. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - CS Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I discovered the Saffron Indian restaurant as my friend and I pulled into this small commercial center that's anchored by Harris Teeter and Walmart. I was like, let's have lunch before we head out to Rockingham! After we finished shopping at Walmart and Harris Teeter nearby, we ended up here. We entered around 12:30pm and it wasn't really air conditioned. We couldn't feel it or it wasn't high enough to notice. At least they had restrooms, which was cool. My friend and I spent about an hour here from entrance to exit and it was a delightful, simple meal. We both ordered entrees and then I ordered garlic naan to share. The restaurant was largely empty when we walked in and was promptly seated, but had a couple of tables occupied. It was nice and comfortable, although the ambiance couldn't have been better. The quietness of the restaurant was good and definitely enjoyable while my friend made a stop for lunch on the way to Rockingham that day. I ended up getting the lamb curry, which was ordered medium, served with basmati rice. And of course, an order of garlic naan. Naan is always a go to option for me. Not sure what my friend ordered since I took photos of my order. I may have ordered alcohol as well, which was refreshing and cool. For the most part though, the lunch stop here at Saffron Indian restaurant was pretty good and flavorful. It was delicious and definite a kickstart to my weekend in North Carolina. The overall experience here at Saffron Indian restaurant was good and expected. Everything was good yet typical. The service was friendly and quick. Once we ordered, we waited about 15 ish minutes for the food to arrive. I believe this was authentic and the lamb curry was familiar. I ended up taking the garlic naan in a take out box to be eaten later with dinner. The restaurant was quite nice and interesting that we ended up here. Quite possibly the luck of the draw, honestly. The place was clean and spotless. No qualms whatsoever about that. With that said, it was an enjoyable experience for lunch here at Saffron Indian restaurant in Cary, North Carolina. If you're in the area and want your Indian food fix, naan fix, or just wanting something different, consider coming to the Saffron Indian restaurant. You just might find that hidden gem yours looking for without much effort. I would recommend coming here, if you are in the neighborhood. It's worth your time and for sure. Could be the hidden gem in the area as well. Saffron Indian restaurant is located at 2048 Kildaire Farm Road in beautiful Cary, North Carolina. They are physically located in a small commercial center that's anchored by a Walmart and a Harris Teeter. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have a very generous amount of parking options to choose from. You can park up close or further away. Your choice. As far as public transportation options go, best bet would be to consult the city of Raleigh public transportation and see if they have service out here. If not, consider having a rental car or using Uber or Lyft. I came and gone with a friend who used her car on our road trip to Rockingham that day. If nothing else, plan accordingly and you'll be here in no time at all. It was one of the highlights that day, including grabbing ice cream in Rockingham later in the day. Recommend the lamb curry here as well. The menu had a plethora of offerings. Seemed limited but I just love Indian curries and basmati rice. The prices were expected and most of them were quite reasonable. 4.5 stars for the overall experience. 5.0 stars for the ambiance. 3.5 stars for the service & prices, and 4.0 stars for the food. Support local! A- read more

Very odd and rude behavior from the server. It was almost creepy. I got grossed out being in there and couldn't enjoy my food. We also heard people yelling in the kitchen area. I don't recommend this place at all. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine is in that Walmart/Harris Teeter Shopping Center on Tryon. You wouldn't expect this place to house so much great food, but it does. The biggest highlight of Saffron is the food. I ordered lamb vindaloo and a side of garlic naan. The curry was cooked perfectly. I can't tell you the amount of times I've had a curry that was starting to separate. The flavors were all there. Spice wasn't quite as high as I liked/ordered, but that's not a problem. Service was a real problem. During my meal, the staff had family/friends/maybe a VIP in an area. Even if this is a VIP, it was a small party. You need no more than one sever there. Unfortunately, the entire staff was hanging out at that table and neglecting the rest of the customers. I wanted more rice and I was prepared to pay for more rice. I didn't get the opportunity to order more rice. I came back again for lunch because the express lunch looked interesting. Choose a protein [or make it vegetarian] and a spiciness level. You get a nice, light tasting menu. It's honestly close to a perfect lunch. This was another thing that Saffron executed perfectly. Service was fine during my lunch. There are so many great Indian places in RTP. As much as I liked the food at Saffron, I'm taking this all the way down to 3 stars because I'm sick of getting terrible service at restaurants. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Express Executive Lunch - Lamb - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

If you're in the mood to have a little bit of everything and you're willing to experiment, I WOULD RECOMMEND getting one of the combos. I got the CHICKEN LUNCH COMBO and the chicken curry was delicious. It's a good concept for a cheaper meal HOWEVER you have no choice over the main dish, side, or dessert. Overall a good price compared to the average cost of a take out order, but I was a bit disappointed by the proportions. The combo is supposed to include several items on the side but they were either MISSING from my order (like the papad) or MUCH SMALLER than advertised in the photo (raita and salad). As for the salad, I only received 4 rings of a purple onion which always pair well with curry and naan, but it was not what was advertised. read more

We came here on Saturday hoping to have lunch but was told Fri-Sun is dinner menu only :( Very disappointed since I was not able to see that information on their website! Ended up ordering off of their dinner menu. Food was really delicious-ingredients are fresh, everything had the proper texture, 10/10. I loved the lamb pepper fry (appetizer), it was pricey but the portion was pretty big. Service people were friendly and efficient. Place is clean and spacious. Will come back to try the lunch menu! read more

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Went to Saffron Indian Cuisine for lunch with my wife. Knowing there are many fine Indian restaurants in Cary to choose from Saffron did not disappoint. The host was delightful and Seated us promptly. The restaurant itself was a nice sit down place with an open dinning room. The menu had a well balanced selection of classic Indian fare. We ordered the manchurian Cauliflower entree with saffron rice, chicken tiki masala and paneer stuffed naan. Everything was well balanced and rich in flavor. Portions were appropriate sending us with some leftovers. I followed my meal up with a refreshing mango lassi to go. If your in the area and not sure where to go Saffron will not disappoint. read more

My favorite Indian restaurant in the area. I love enjoy their week day lunch and often find myself going out of my way as I work in Apex. Everything is fresh and every flavor I've had here was perfect. Service is consistently attentive read more

My husband and I just tried this place for the first time as it has been recommended to us by many. I see why! The food and the service were both incredible! We ordered chicken tikki masala, cauliflower manchurian, and paneer naan. We shared everything and could not decide what item was our favorite because everything was so amazing! We had two waiters and they were both so attentive and kind and asked us to come back. Amazing! read more

If you want excellent service in a beautifully decorated setting, Saffron definitely fits that bill. They were also very accommodating to spice levels since one in my party isn't able to tolerate too much heat. I was honestly just a little disappointed by the food. Two of my favorites are baingan bartha & saag paneer. While the taste and spices were fine, the dishes were overly salted. I couldn't taste the subtle tastes of the greens or the eggplant...the salt overpowered it Chicken biryani while very tasty it was also on the saltier side. Highly recommend the Amritsari kulcha which was stuffed with a deliciously spiced potato mixture. Maybe it was an anomaly with the salt & is definitely worth a second try. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Paneer Saag, Amritsari Kulcha - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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As a fan of Indian food, I've often had mixed reviews for my options in the Triangle but have always enjoyed the food that Chef Gamer cooks up! Saffron is his newest restaurant after running Amber out in Morrisville and its location in the old Ginger space off Kildaire Farms Road works great for me. Saffron has a slightly upscale but comfortable feel, decked out in beiges and deep brown, offering a more traditional dining room experience. The menu at Saffron is broad and features a lot of different items that I haven't seen elsewhere, Chef Gamer spins up classic Indian cuisine with a modern twist. We tried their paneer 65 (excellent) a crispy kale palak chaat (fried kale with a creamy sauce) along with chicken korma and garlic naan, delish! Dining here you just can tell extra effort is made to use higher quality, fresher ingredients and it show up whenever you take a bite. Service here is very good and suits the menu, prices and dining room. Overall I'm really happy to have Saffron and Chef Gamer's food closer to my home and will be back soon to try more off of the menu... read more

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Hands down some of the best Indian cuisine I've ever tasted!!! The restaurant ambience is super chill and very clean. The service prompt, friendly, polite, knowledgeable and relaxed. Very easy ordering experience and the food was made fresh and delicious! Chicken Tikka Kabob Platter was totally 5 stars. Very filling and not expensive. read more

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I went to this Indian restaurant for dinner and the food was amazing and authentic. I ordered the mushroom butter masala and it was delicious. The restaurant felt cozy. The food was traditional and fresh. I loved this place and I look forward to returning for Indian food. I moved new to the area and I am grateful to have visited and learned about this place for my Indian cuisine! read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Butter Masala Mushroom - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I am SO glad to have this amazing option for Indian so close to home. Have eaten twice in person and once via delivery. Flavors are wonderful! Quality is superb. I will say, eating in person, you can tell they're still a new place and figuring out efficiencies- it took a long time to get things like drinks, refills or food orders, etc. We even had a free dessert (via checking in with Yelp!) that we ran out of time for and didn't get. All that being said, everyone's still friendly and I look forward to becoming a regular here! Also, I'd never had butter chicken kulcha, but saw it on the menu and tried it delivered - whoa! Like butter chicken built into the naan, with a side of dipping sauce and fries!? Actually hit the SPOT (perfect for lunch), and now I'm saving my actual meal for later! read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken Kulcha - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

My family and I were very disappointed in this restaurant given all the rave reviews here on Yelp. Cons: - Chicken dishes all had the standard generic chicken cubes dropped into a different gravy. They were hard/dry and not at all tender/succulent - Chicken butter masala sauce was very ordinary and bland. One of the rare occasions we didn't end up finishing all the sauce - Naans are pretty thick and chewy and on the tough side. Pretty disappointed with them overall - Mushroom butter masala was also pretty ordinary in flavor Some positives: - Roomali roti was pretty good - Chicken Kadahi was much more flavorful. Nothing to write home about, but much better than the chicken butter masala As someone originally from India and with lots of options for quality Indian cuisine in the Triangle, this was a pretty disappointing experience given the Yelp ratings. Feels harder and harder to trust Yelp ratings for anything other than American bar food in this part of NC. read more

Very good Indian food. My friends and I ordered several dishes to share and everything was nicely presented and delicious. The restaurant was very clean and nicely decorated. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is the service. Food took a long time to come out and the server forgot about our order of naan. I get it. It happens. I'd go back again. read more

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The food was amazing love the spices. Great waiting staff as well. The spaces was nice but I preferred to sit on the patio. read more

The food was amazing!! My wife and I had dinner with friends and it was beyond delicious. The dishes were unique and we will absolutely go back. The chef came out to meet us and both he and the staff were incredibly kind. Highly recommend! read more

Saffron is a great option if you are wanting Indian. My mom and I both started off with a beer, we both chose a Kingfisher. For food we split the sweet corn soup and garlic naan then it was the butter chicken for me and the chicken korma for her. The food and service were both fantastic. read more

Amazing service, very pleasant atmosphere and the Tikka Masala was spot on! Will be back for sure. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Wonderful service, and the Tikka Masala was spot on! - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Yesterday was my anniversary and my husband loves Indian food so we decided to do takeout and eat on the back porch. Our local Indian restaurant closed two years ago and I am devastated. The food was ready when I got there and still warm when I made it back home. Everything was amazing. But let's talk about the shrimp, 65. Y'all it was so spicy, tender flavorful. Now I want to try everything 65 on the menu. The lamb Korma was tender and the sauce was so flavorful. read more

The food was good overall, but I had a few issues. First, they use paper straws--which became soggy within minutes and made it hard to enjoy my mango lassi. Second, the eggplant dish was served with a lit piece of charcoal to infuse smokiness, which was removed at the table. Unfortunately, the flavor ended up overpowering and left an unpleasant coating in my mouth. Service-wise, the staff were very kind and pleasant to talk to, but the pace was a bit slow. That said, I would still return and try other dishes--there's potential here. Note to the restaurant: Please reconsider the use of paper straws. Food 4 Service 3 Atmosphere 4 read more

We loved it! My Dad and I enjoyed the scallop masala and chicken 65 dishes the most! Lamb korma was tasty but not the creamiest by our preference, lacked the classic nutty flavor and wasn't very memorable... but we did enjoy it! 'Crazy naan' was good, like garlic naan with a little spice kick. A couple photos of our favorites... Ambiance was clean and open. Service was polite and attentive. I would happily dine here again. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Grilled Scallop Masala - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Went here the other day with my friend. Really enjoyed the food. I got the tofu manchurian and it was very flavorful. We also got the cauliflower 65 and it was delicious. It's nice that they have the option to mix and match sauces and proteins. The owner was very friendly and personable! Will definitely be visit again to try more delicious food! read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine came up on Yelp and read the reviews, looked at the pictures, and decided to stop by. We were not sure if the establishment has break of service between lunch and dinner. So opted to try for dinner. Quaint establishment and the ambiance was not expected from the outside, pleasant atmosphere 5 stars. We arrived early and the place was not busy yet. We were seated promptly and provided menus. There seemed to be some minor misunderstanding about the order. First, ordered mango lassi no ice and it was brought in a to go plastic container. The size and price is varied from other establishments as this is a traditional drink and not deducting any stars, 4 stars Wanted a side salad but none only a regular salad, ordered with dressing on the side simple to pack up remaining salad. A decent size for $7, menu states GF and mix green, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon vinaigrette. The one received was different as it consisted of a few additional items such as radish, grapefruit, and avocado! Please be mindful to patrons with allergies to such as avocado. Discussed with the gal who seated us who mentioned to two other employees. One of the waiters came over apologized and offered to make a whole new salad! Great customer service at the moment. The leftover salad was packaged with avocado!!! Next time leave off the extras and will indeed request a fresh, new salad to go, 3 stars for mishap including packing with avocado! Next entree arrived which was something from another picture that looked scrumptious and wanted for dinner. The two people who took order mentioned it was an appetizer but were willing to accommodate and make as dinner. The pictures looked very different for chicken malai but was seasoned wonderfully served with mint sauce and basmati rice. Decent serving size plus pack up leftovers. The waiter brought dessert to accompany the meal and experience, 4 stars The water not sure if bottle water such as Fiji or Aqua Panna but currently Town of Cary is treating tap water and it is not good. While no stars deducted, since Town of Cary does this at least annually mIght want to consider an alternative for drinking water. Dessert, delightful ending 5 stars. Attached are pictures and would like to try some other menu items as well as compare a lunch and dinner experience. Overall experience solid 4 stars. read more

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We ordered pickup on a weekday for Chettinad Vegetables and Paneer Tikka Masala. The Chettinad gravy was a dark black color, and it was loaded with excess oil. We took a paper towel and removed the oil. The vegetables in the dish were frozen vegetables. The taste was very mediocre. The Paneer Tikka Masala had bell peppers that were soft and squishy, and it was loaded with oil. All in all, we found the dishes to be excessively oily and mediocre in taste. We will not return to this restaurant. read more

What a wonderful discovery! In the 11 years we've lived in Cary we've not found an Indian restaurant that has measured up to the quality of food we enjoyed at Saffron tonight. Everything was excellent from the welcoming staff to the presentation, and above all the quality of the dishes. We shared an order of vegetable samosas appetizers followed by Chicken Tika Marsala, Lamb Korma, and garlic Naan. We are so happy Saffron has opened and look forward to returning to experience some of the new and unique offerings the menu offers. read more

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Got a vegetable curry and garlic naan. Vegetable curry was just the right head and well seasoned. Naan had a good clean flavor with a bit of butter. Very delicious and reasonable priced if you are in the area read more

I came here for Mother's Day with my family. The waiter Ram was very attentive. The appetizers were the star. We had a chicken kabab and tandoori shrimp. Both very delicious. The shrimp did have a tad too much salt- would request this with less salt. For the main dishes, we had butter chicken, chicken korma, and the dal. Would order all of these except chicken korma. Lastly I would recommend checking in for the free rice pudding- it is delicious! read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Rice pudding - Indian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Great food and service, especially on a busy Friday night. Some of the best Indian food in the Triangle! Highly recommend.