Excellent food, had the lamb curry with saffron rice and garlic naan. Highly recommended, will come back again! read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Lamb curry, saffron rice and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Desparate for something to eat after getting a dried up hawaiian slice of pizza...Decided to try Saffrons 2 specials which were both 6.99. 1. fried wings and the other chana bhatura. They both so good and fresh. it also came with 2 fried naan read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - friwd naan and chama bhatura - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Is there a way I can give 0 stars? I unfortunately had a horrible experience at the south side location on Valentine's day. my husband daughter and I came in for our reservation at 630 for dinner. We sat there for over 45min without even a menu on the table. This is my husbands favourite restaurant so we are regulars at this establishment. It took over an hour for our cocktails to reach the table which they messed up on. At this point we were starting to catch up on major attitude and disrespect coming from the staff. We happened to notice that all the other table that were sat after us that also happened to be the same culture as the servers (Indian) were already eating their food. An hour and 45min after we sat down we finally received our lamb that we had ordered. This dish is usually served on a sizzling plate but it was not today. We politely asked the server if they had one and they told us they were all out.... We were sitting there for almost two hours and not once did we hear /see a single one come out.. A few minutes later they started walking out with them serving the Indian tables with the sizzling plates. At this point we felt so disrespected and attacked that we just wanted to pay our bill and leave. Unfortunately it was Valentine's day and every where else was so busy we had no choice but to just go home. All in all it was probably one of the worst restaurant experiences iv ever had. The amount of racism cannot be dissmed read more

We dined in at Saffrons for the first time recently, despite having ordered take out from them previously. They've been on Parsons Road for 6+ years now. The restaurant itself is clean, and reminds me of a party room. We really enjoyed our food, and the service was spectacular as well. The restaurant was busy. Our faves were the goat korma, butter chicken, samosas and Ofc one can never go wrong with some garlic naan. We will definitely be back! read more

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Saffron on Parson's Road is the best Indian restaurant I've been to. We've been ordering from them for years, and we've enjoyed every dish we get. The staff is friendly and courteous, and we'll keep going there as long as we live in Edmonton. Great place. read more

Great quality, with lots of options. The food was very very good, and the service to match. When I visited, they had some specials that included salad, non-bread, rice, and the main entrée. read more

Ordered the lamb vindaloo, fish molee, malai kofta, hakka noodles, naan, steamed rice and coconut lassi. Everything tasted really good. For this order it was enough for maybe 4-5 people. The location is clean and looks great on the inside. The service is also great. The coconut lassi is highly recommended. I will be going back for sure and if the quality is sustained, this is easily a 5* place. read more

We missed going out on fathers day so my daughter took us out for dinner and we tried this new resturant. Eating here first time we were a lil anxious but They follow all of covid precautions. Sanitizers at all doors & near washroom. Tables are far apart. Ambience -nice , simple & elegant. Soft music playing. 2 tvs - one showing news & the other sports. Both were muted. Staff- very knowledgeable and friendly Service- excellent. Food - yummy. Everything was well balanced & delicious. Theres vegan options as well. Will definitely eat here again read more

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This is my third time here and same as always, no crowd. Actually the most I've ever seen is one other table occupied. Therefore you'd think this place is not very good, right? You couldn't be more wrong. The first time we stumbled here I had great food. Lunch special lamb korma. It was empty except for me and my coworkers. Maybe I got lucky? Nope, second time it was just as good. Finally I'm resigned to think that this place is either busy at night or great at catering or maybe the owner is rich and doesn't care. Regardless, best Indian food I've had. The samosa is the best I've had and I've had plenty. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Lunch special lamb korma and an order of samosa. 2 samosas and I ate one before snapping the photo. - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Yum. Stopped by with a few co-workers one evening. Food was delicious and great value, but service was strange. We certainly didn't feel very welcome. The server would take one person's drink order and then walk away. We had to call her back and let her know that more people wanted drinks... it was just very strange. Then we had to hunt her down to get a bill and pay. The food was fantastic though and I will definitely be back. read more

After a few visits of forgetting my entire day after a few bites.. this is my favourite Indian restaurant in Edmonton. Ignoring picky food bloggers who focus on percieved service maybe because they don't know the food - my advice is to show up with a hungry stomach, and open heart and hopefully will let you experience it as I did: - Local, authentic and good. The pleasant family that runs this restaurant reflects in the food, service was thoughtful and caring. Food is not heavy and is on the healthy side of Indian food, unlike places who cheat with excess cream, salt and oil. - Well priced, generously portioned. Solid takeout candidate. It's like being force fed at a Punjabi friend's house. If you don't have a Punjabi friend, you're missing out. - My wife is originally from Vancouver, and regularly pokes me about the average Indian food in Edmonton, which I have started to agree with the more restaurants we have explored. This place made her remember meals in Vancouver. - Spiciness - sometimes I don't get the spice level I want either. Indian restaurants don't want people to have a bad experience. it's perfectly normal to ask for a side of cut chilli's and mix it in yourself, or bite out of whole chillis. This restaurant would be a 4 or 4.5 in Vancouver (or higher), and is easily worthy of the 5 stars for an Edmonton restaurant. I would let them cater a house party anytime. Recommended (tried so far) : fish pakoras, chicken biryani, chollay (chickpeas) and purian. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Saffron Indian Cuisine has been on my radar to try since I read about it in the Journal. That was half a year ago. This little plaza has some great spots including TeaCup2Go and Mi Casa Market, which are hidden on the back side of the building. You'll spot Saffron from the main road. We came on a Monday evening and had six in our group meaning we could try sooooo many things! The inside is modern, bright and spacious; we were seated at the only round table. Our waitress was great and checked on us throughout our meal. She even asked what level of heat we wanted (medium for my table mate weaklings). - Tandoori veggies ($14.00) - this came out sizzling; it even had some heat to it. This was probably the "spiciest" dish. - Paneer tikka (dry) ($14.00) - I'm not normally a huge paneer fan but these were hella good. Also came out on a sizzling platter. Something about frying cheese makes it extra flavourful. - 2x Coconut stuffed naan ($4.00) - addictively good. GET IT. It was perfect on its own or dipped with any of the sauces. Easily everyone's favourite of the night. - Spinach stuffed naan ($4.00) - the other stuffed naan we tried was the spinach. Good. - Coconut rice ($6.00) - very coconuty and aromatic; this was gone quickly. - Karela masala (bitter gourd) ($14.00) - FYI bitter gourd = bitter melon. Bitter melon is great; only other place I've seen it in town is at Sambol. - Matar mushroom ($14.00) - this one I found pretty plain but the sauce was tangy sweet from the tomatoes. - Bhindi masala ($14.00) - can never go wrong with okra when it's done right. - Lamb masala ($18.00) - the only meat entree we ordered but it was a very generous portion; the lamb was well seasoned and tender. Yum. - Vegetable biryani ($13.00) - biryani was simple and subtle in flavour but I liked the chunks of tomato in it. - Dal makhani ($13.00) - I can't say I'm a huge lentil fan; it was quite heavy compared to the other dishes we ordered. - Plain tandoor roti ($2.00) - pretty basic compared to the stuffed naans but had a chewier texture. - Moong dal halwa ($8.00) - texture was great; it was like an Indian version of corn bread but lighter, moister (you can taste the butter) and a nice sprinkling of pistachio and sliced almonds. - Kulfi falooda ($6.00) - fresh strawberries, a noodlesque topping (reminded me of Vietnamese chi desserts) and ice cream underneath. The ice cream was a bit icy but it didn't distract too much. Everything was fresh, light and tasty. Our bill was very reasonable given how much we ordered. We'll be back to tackle the rest of the menu. read more

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Saffron is new in Edmonton. We really enjoyed the food and ambiance. Staff was really courteous friendly and knowledgable. Food was pretty good. We tried there different dishes they all were pretty good. We ordered Double Tadka Daal, and it was delicious. If you can handle spice go for it. Request the chef to prepare this double Tadka Daal and I promise, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Our go to Indian fix. A few things are really good in the menu. Tandoori fish is a favorite- served on a sizzler. soft & spicy. The paneer pasanda is a must try, you'll love the little surprise sandwiched in between two paneers. Usually come back with leftovers! Around $50/60 for 3 Ambience is alright.. they're quite clean that's what matters. read more

Service was denied to a friend of mine because he had his service dog with him. Very disappointing to hear that the staff was rude and unwilling to hear him explain that by law, service dogs are allowed to be in public spaces, including restaurants. Very discriminatory and unfortunate. Please take the time to familiarize yourselves with this act so you can better accommodate future customers. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

A short and simple review. Some of the best Indian food we've had. Highly recommended. We ordered butter chicken, chicken vindaloo. Appetizer was classic samosa; wow that was an amazing starter. Nice clean restaurant with cozy atmosphere. We will be back! read more

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We ordered a few dishes to share and everything was incredible. The highlight for me however was the gluten free roti. It was so delicious with flecks of cilantro. A celiac who loves Indian food misses naan so much so this was such a treat! I will absolutely be back! read more

I was craving Indian food this weekend so I stopped here on my way home for take away. It was only about 5pm so dead quiet and they have a small waiting area where I relaxed while I waited. Ordered the butter chicken, garlic naan, and coconut rice. Soooo delicious! The butter chicken was absolutely mouth-watering, and the portions were so generous this was enough for 3 meals. Although I ordered "medium" it really wasn't at all spicy, so I might try asking for a little more spice next time, but I'm not complaining - it was still delicious and I'll definitely be back next time I'm craving Indian. The restaurant interior is actually quite pleasant looking too, wouldn't be inappropriate for a date. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Interior - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Saffron is a great stop for lunch. They offer some great combos that come with a curry, rice, naan, and a drink. I recommend substituting their regular soda for a mango lassi. Normally I prefer regular lassi's but their mango on is incredibly flavourful and complimented the food well. They have quite a few vegetarian options for their lunch combo which I wasn't expecting. Usually you get one choice and that's it. I ended up getting the Malai Kofta and asked for it to be medium spicy. It turned out not to be spicy at all so that was a little disappointing. It was tasty but not out of this world. Definitely worth the low price though. The service was decent but a little slow, particularly at the end when we were ready to leave to go back to work. Considering there were only a couple other tables there, it should have been quicker. Our server disappeared for quite awhile when we asked to pack up our leftovers. Overall I recommend Saffron if you are looking for an affordable lunch spot that's a step above fast-food. read more

This is our second time for take out here. Quick service and friendly too (Kirian I think). Again I had the Chicken vindaloo which was awesome, correct amount of heat without sacrificing the actual taste. Nans are a good size and tasty. The chilli chicken starter/appetizer...SO GOOD. Coming from the UK this is the type of Indian food we have been looking for, for a long time! Only one concern, we asked for a tikka massala without any spice(heat) and it was still too spicy for my wife. We will be back for more, keep up the great work guys! Looking forward to trying something else next time. Duncan read more

I've come here a couple times and have really enjoyed the food. On both occasions I have had the mango curry chicken, garlic naan, and coconut rice. It has been excellent both times. Greeted and seated promptly, you have to go up to pay which is not obvious but you figure it out eventually. read more

First time at Saffron and it was amazing! The Chana Bhatura/ Poori Chholey was the absolute best I've ever eaten. Next time I'll get my own order so I don't have to share. Can't wait to go back! read more

Ordered take out on a Sunday night to try this place out. The $16 Lamb Biryani was decent and got the job done. The $14 Butter Chicken was passable, but was obviously filled up at the buffet and had less than a full breast of meat in the container. The $2 Naan was as good as it can get. Unfortunately they forgot the $10 Fish Pakora, but it was my fault for not checking my order before leaving which I haven't had to do in years. Bottom Line: Might try the buffet at some point in the future, but unless you are very desperate do not order take out or you will probably be disappointed. read more

Hands down the best Golgappe (Pani Puri) and Tikki in the town. Other dishes are good too. But I mostly visit for the above mentioned. Good service. Clean and friendly environment. Thumbs up! read more

Very testy food. I have tried their veggi. Options and they are really good. Naan was freshly made and served. Overall a good place with good food. They charge extra for onions with food that should be changed. read more

I eat Indian maybe every 2 months so I'm no expert but I know what I like The coconut rice was so good that it makes me think I have ever had good coconut rice before The butter naan was by far the best I have ever had I asked for butter chicken medium and was a little disappointed that it wasn't spicier I'm a white guy so maybe they thought I couldn't handle the spice I also had the potato and cauliflower dish I can't remember what it was called It was f***ing awesome I live south of Calgary and was in Edmonton for business This food was so good that for the first time ever I called my wife at home to brag about what a good meal I just had I don't give 5 stars because it looks like a B.S review but this was close read more

One of the BEST Indian food places in Edmonton! Worth every cent! We got the butter chicken, chicken Masala, and lamb vindaloo read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - One of the BEST Indian food places in Edmonton! Worth every cent! We got the butter chicken, chicken Masala, and lamb vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This review is only for the menu items. I haven't tried the buffet. Since I found Saffron (formerly Friends), I stopped searching for Indian food in Edmonton. This place has really excellent curries with a wide range of flavours and textures, unlike most places that seem to have a couple of general sauces that they modify slightly. The naan is excellent, too. The meats are very nicely cooked; there's nearly a whole page of delicious vegetarian dishes, and the few appetizers I've tried have been absolutely delicious. The only trouble I've had here is getting the spice level to mild (I developed a mild allergy to chili peppers). My last two trips were perfect, however, so maybe the chefs are learning how to tone things down. If you do like hot food, however, this is the first place in Edmonton I've found that serves real vindaloo - the sauce is mostly hot chilis with a powerful vinegar kick. Highly recommend the shrimp vindaloo. Wish I could eat more than a bite or two. Of the 3 Indian restaurants in the area, this is definitely the best. read more

We tried this restaurant on a recommendation from a friend. I am giving a 3 star even though the food was good BUT the service was not that great. I had to wave from my table to get water refill or if we needed extra naan. Definitely go for the food but don't have high expectations in terms of service. read more

The food was good but the boy who took our order ,he didn't write any of our order and memorised it himself and that's why he messed up our food and order.. we placed order butter nan and they gave us garlic nan and even when half of our dinner done that time he brought our papad ...the malai cofta was good but the panner pasanda and veg jalfrezi was not good as our expectations...food was good but staff was not good enough to take order and serve the food. read more

Our server was efficient, friendly and helpful with suggesting menu items. Food was served quickly and tasted fresh and flavourful. I often cant find restaurants that make food spicy enough for me, but my vindaloo was quite hot without sacrificing flavour. My wife enjoyed her goat/lamb curry, and we tried the samosas and butter chicken poutine for appetizers which both hit the spot. This is probably the first Indian restaurant in the city that I have tried that i would be happy to go back to. read more

Wonderful food and large potions. A must try for those who love Indian food.

I only ever get take out from here. The portions are big and the quality is good. It isn't the best Indian food in the area but it is one of the better ones. They always give me a side of rice no charge. The aloo gobi, all the biryanis, butter chicken, paneer, and naan is delicious. It's made quick and I've never had to wait longer than 15 minutes. read more

This place was very accommodating for my birthday celebration by allowing us to book a dinner buffet on a weekday (which is only Friday to Sunday usually). And they allowed me to choose the items for them to cook for the buffet, so it was personalized. They also had a special where they brought me a cake from Dairy Queen (they also had options from other places but I wanted the ice cream cake). Very nice ambience, great looking place, great service, and the food was awesome! read more

Horrible service. Made a large reservation for buffet and had to wait over an hour for the buffet to be ready. No meat options at all, very limited vegetarian options. Waitresses did not come by or bring enough cups, cutlery or plates until asked multiple times. Clearly a new business without any experience in the service industry. Will not be coming back. Worst buffet for any Indian restaurant. read more

First time visiting Saffron. We were a party of 4. Nicely decorated, lighting added to ambiance. Service was fast & friendly. Food was freshly prepared & came to us hot & fresh. Presentation of our dishes was very appealing. Restaurant, including restroom was clean. read more

Meal was very good. From the traditional samosa to the chicken curry. I loved the samosa!! I will definitely be coming back here. Staff are very friendly and a nice quiet place to come and eat. read more

We recently dined at the Saffron Indian Cuisine restaurant on the 25th of August 2017. I had google searched some places on the south side of Edmonton and came upon Saffron. I had read a few of the reviews and made a reservation. I found that the hostess that took my reservation to be very polite and accommodating, it was our daughters 21st Bday and she even asked what type of Bday cake we wanted as it was on the house. Now, I am typically not a big fan of Indian cuisine due to the fact I have been let down more than once, well not this time. We ordered the traditional vegetarian samosa's and the chicken wings to start. I thought my taste buds were going into overdrive, the flavor with every bite was amazing. The mint sauce accompaniment was to die for as well. For our entree's we ordered the chicken masala as well as the curry fish and a vegetarian curry dish along with rice on the side as well as a couple orders of the nann bread. All I can say is every dish had its own unique flavor and I will definitely be back, all of the food is cooked and prepared with great attention to taste and detail. Now, we are a family of five hearty eaters and we were stuffed, we even had leftovers and that in itself is amazing. I loved the fact that when we got there we were made to feel as though we had been there before, we felt at home. We asked about the menu and the hostess recommended a few dishes, she even approve of the ones we chose on our own. This is definitely a hidden gem in the city of Edmonton and people need to seek it out for their next outing. Upon leaving I asked if it was a family run business, and yes it is, well it definitely shows that this family cares, cares about their customers and cares about the quality of service and food that they serve. I highly recommend the Saffron Indian Cuisine for your next outing, you will be blown away with the food and how inexpensive your dining experience will be. A family of five adults with drinks and food, all in for just over $120.00, now that's value for your dollar and better yet you are supporting a family run business. Hope this helps, read more

Best mango chicken curry in the area. The naan is so garlicky and yummy. Soft and crunchy. The staff is super kind and the restaraunt is pretty. read more

First time at Saffron. It was a great experience with great service from Kiran. I highly recommend!!