We go here fairly often. The food is always good and the service is great, even when they're really busy. I have had several dishes and have liked them all - chicken tikka masala, malai kofta, saag paneer, chicken korma, tandoori chicken, vindaloo....everything I have tried has been good. I always get plain naan and my husband gets a stuffed bread. The condiments (tamarind sauce & green chutney) are great too. We also have raita. It's especially good with spicier dishes. read more

See all

Quick service for both eat in and takeout, good portions, will vary the spice nicely based on your request, authentically flavored.

I love this place! Never had a dish that disappointed. Everything is fresh and the staff is great. Lots of things on the menu to choose from so you can get something new every time. There's unlimited rice so you'll never leave hungry, even if you finish your curry. They offer indoor dining and take COVID precautions. It's never super crowded because most of their orders seem to be from take out. All the tables are socially distanced so I always feel safe when eating out there. If you live in ambler you definitely need to try this place. read more

Saffron Indian Kitchen deserves the good reviews it has received since opening in the busy town of Ambler right outside northwest Philadelphia. It always seems to be busy. I'm sure being situated between the Act One Playhouse of Ambler and the Ambler Movie Theatre contributes to this, but so does the good food and excellent service. The food served here spans the entire length of the Indian sub-continent and I took advantage of that the last time I was here. Dhosas from the deep south of India are the perfect way to begin a meal here especially as they are served with a lentil broth and a coconut chutney. I would have preferred the accompaniments to be spicier than they were and like they are served up in Tamil Nadu in the south of India. For my main course, I went completely in the other direction - up to the Punjab. They cooked a superb version of one of my favorite northern Indian dishes - Paneer Makhani. The cheese and seasonings were well blended and the hot sauce that they gave me provided the kick I was looking for. This dish is served as it is in Punjab in a copper kadai which adds to the visual presentation. Saffron Kitchen is perfect for those who want a tasty Indian meal in an attractive setting and where you can park nearby and maybe take in a show or movie afterwards! read more

See all

There is a sign in the window that says Best of Philly 2010. The place is clean, the servers are attentive and the food is top notch. Went here with my two indian coworkers and we tried all their favorites. I liked the food, but they liked the food two, which I feel like says something. When you ask them to make something spicy, they take you seriously. My coworkers got a kick out of me in pain. Rockin. BYOB is also a plus. read more

We went to this restaurant for Ambler Restaurant Week last night. They were busy, so we had to wait about fifteen minutes for the waiter to come take our order. I was very hungry, so that annoyed me, but I also recognized how busy they were and they only had two waiters. We asked for all of our food mild, and it was all flavorful without being hot. The chicken kabob/onion fritter appetizer was delicious, and both chutneys were great. The chicken tikka masala was also very good. The other options for entrees during restaurant week were two vegetarian dishes and another chicken dish with peppers. The rice pudding at the end was awesome. It had pistachios and cardamom and raisins, oh my! I look forward to trying other dishes at this restaurant the next time in the a read more

We have been visiting Saffron for years...it's one of our favorite restaurants in Ambler, but recently, it is disappointing. While the food continues to be good, the service and ambiance are problematic. On two recent visits, the place was just packed, exceptionally noisy, with only two wait staff, resulting in poor service. Addily, the place was freezing cold despite all of the bodies! Not sure if I will return except for takeout. read more

My wife and I had dinner here last night. As the reviews show, this place is very good. I ordered the lamb vindaloo and my wife had the boti kabab marsala. We also ordered a side of garlic naan. Both entrees were perfectly spiced and prepared. The garlic naan and basmati rice, along with our entree was a great combination. My wife, who is not a huge Indian food fan, really enjoyed her marsala. The combination of the tomato base with cream and butter was delicious. My vindaloo had the right amount of vinegar and had a good spicy kick. Both our lambs shredded easily as we ate. The place is small and we were lucky to get in without a reservation. If you like Indian food, you will like this place. read more

Amazing, authentic food! Fresh & just the right size. Intimate, lo-fi, & quiet. Naans are excellent as are the vegetarian dishes. My go to for dining in & for take out. read more

I have been ordering from Ambler location for 10+ years. I always go for Chana Marsala (spicy), Tandoori Chicken, and Naans although anything is good off the menu. Quality is always exceptional and the people know me by first name basis. read more

One of the best Indian restaurants around. They have a nice indoor dining room and a few outdoor tables on the sidewalk, however since covid i have done only take out. One of my favorite appetizers is the onion bhajya. Chicken tikka masala and saag paneer are fantastic dishes. Curbside pick up is a bit challenging because its right off the main road and there is no parking directly in front. Call ahead of time and they'll bring to your car window. read more

The staff was very friendly, and we enjoyed coming here, but the tikka masala was too sweet for me, and I thought the basmati could have been more flavorful. read more

This is an amazing Indian place. With lots of great options for adventurous eaters! Onion Bhajia was crispy and tasty. And Saag Paneer filled me up just halfway! Make sure you get Naan, they have many great varieties! read more

Delicious Indian with amazing quality! We came by for some vegetarian food while visiting the area. We enjoyed the garlic naan, onion naan, eggplant bharta, and paneer tikka masala. So good and not too salty. read more

See all

I had a strong hankering for Indian food, and it was entirely too cold and windy to leave the comforts of my warm hotel room. UberEats to the rescue! After reading good Yelp reviews for Saffron, I decided to order chicken vindaloo and garlic naan. Unfortunately, I found the basmati rice and naan to be pretty bland. While the vindaloo had a kick to it, I wished it had been even spicier. Lastly, no utensils or napkins were provided in my delivery. Meh. read more

Very solid Indian food. I've ordered from here quite a few times when I used to work in the area. Of course the chicken tikka masala woth rice is very good. 4 out of 5. I have also gotten the Honey Garlic Lamb which was .....ok. I didn't really care for it. Probably 2 out 5. I would like to branch out more here but never know what to get so I always go with the Masala. And the staff doesn't do jack to help you with any suggestions on what to get. Which brings me to the staff. They should be friendlier. They barely say a word to you and they should know service is just as important as the food. Overall though, good experience. read more

Saffron Indian Kitchen - Honey Garlic lamb - Indian Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

See all

Had lunch from Saffron Indian Restaurant in Ambler today. Was really looking forward to a great Indian meal since they've won so many awards. Unfortunately I was sadly disappointed. We had Papri Chaat, Vegetables Jalferazee,Chicken Tikka Masala, and Tandoori Shrimp Masala and Shrimp Biryana. None of these dishes had the slightest bit of Indian flavors. The heat and spices were essentially no-show. The chicken was dry. The vegetables were tasteless and watery with absolutely none of the texture we've come to love with Indian food. And the shrimp were bland. Needless to say we won't be going back again. read more

I enjoyed a delicious lunch at Saffron Indian Kitchen last week -- the foods were bold and flavorful! I've been here several times, and each time left fully satisfied; definitely a great Indian place to eat at if you're in the Philly suburbs! The cauliflower and potato cooked in spices was especially delicious. The texture of the softened potato complemented the crispier cauliflower very well, and the seasoning was fantastic. The chicken vindaloo is also very good. All of the dishes I've tried taste unique and are bold in flavors. The portions are good, as well. The restaurant is cute and the warm colors of the walls and tablecloths give it a cozy feel. The waiters are attentive and service is quick. They are knowledgable about the ingredients of the food, and able to answer questions about food allergies. I'd highly recommend Saffron Indian Kitchen! read more

Saffron Indian Kitchen - Cauliflower and chicken vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

Saffron is my go-to place to take friends and family who are new to Ambler. For an appetizer, try the dosa (extra crispy) or samosas. For the main course, I like to get the saag paneer, daba daal, gobi aloo, or tandoori chicken. And for dessert, the rice pudding and gulab jaman are delicious. Parking can be an issue in Ambler, particularly on weekend nights, but there's a big parking lot near Saffron. If you're coming from Philadelphia and don't want to deal with parking, the Ambler train station is just a block down the street. read more

One of the best Indian restaurants in the area! I have been multiple times and continue to come back for more! Upsides: great food, friendly staff, BYOB, and affordable Downside: parking in ambler can be a bit of a hassle on weekends and nights! read more

This is gem in a unseeming location. Discovered this place when i moved to Ambler few years back and didn't expect much since there are barely any Indians in this town, but boy was i wrong? When i picked up food for the first time, i was pleasantly surprised at how on point the flavors were. Saag paneer- the best ever, malai kofta - wow yumm, chicken tikka masala - perfect balance of spices and not too sweet, gulab jamun - you might think its a no brainer since its served in all Indian restaurants. But believe me most of the places don't get it right. But at Saffron, they make soft and succulent perfect gulab jamuns. The magic is the way the dough is rolled between your palms without applying pressure. Saffron got it right. A+ for food. Crew is introverted and doesn't even smile, though they are very polite and and attentive. They just need to be coached to be more friendly i suppose. I took a friend once for his farewell dinner and we were sitting there chatting wayyy past closing time and the crew didn't kick us out, didn't even give us the eye. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu and I'm definitely going there next time i'm in the area. read more

I had a great time here. Food was delicious, the service was great, the ambiance was comfortable. It was very busy the night I went but not so busy that we had to wait. I ordered the Lamb tandoori and chicken Tika masala. It was prepared excellently. The only thing that could be improved is the rice that comes on the side. It was a bit bland. read more

Really good food! Went with girlfriends on a Saturday night and we were having a good time talking and catching up over dessert at the end of our meal. The restaurant was almost full. Well, all of a sudden I said, "did it just get cold in here?" and then the music shut off and the lights went up bright as daylight. The heat was shut OFF, music turned OFF, lights all turned ON! It was so weird. I've never heard of such a thing! I worked in a restaurant for years and we would have NEVER in a million years interrupted anyone or asked anyone to leave. Bizarre! 9:35 and everyone filed out of Saffron in silence squinting from the bright overhead lights. read more

I love saffron! Their food is amazing. I love their naan bread and their curries! They have lots of vegetarian options! I love how they refill my rice without having to ask! read more

Great service and the food was better than I expected. My absolute favorite was their saag with chicken (chicken palak). Overall the price is the food is decent and the quirky of the good was also reasonable. Can't complain and will definitely go back! read more

This is our go -to Indian place. The last time we had it a couple weeks ago everything tasted differently. I'm hoping their cook was out sick and that everything will go back to normal. Usually I love the chicken tikka masala with plain and garlic naan. However, I've been happy with everything we've tried. They've upped their prices a bit over the years so it is a bit more expensive than I feel they should be, but it is still my favorite Indian restaurant around so we keep going. We love that it is a byob and typically we bring a bottle of wine. read more

I really like their Chicken Tikka Masala. It is a bit more expensive ($15) for a regular Indian sized portion. They do give you a lot of rice though. I've dined in and gotten take-out before. Both were good options and the service when dining in was good. I'd recommend going for lunch. They serve the lunch entrees with this delicious lentil side dish. It's so good that I ordered some to go. They also have the best Peshwari Naan I've tasted. It has minced pistachios and raisins on the inside and coconut flakes on the outside. It is a perfect complement to the curry. read more

My family takes out from here all of the time and the food is excellent. The folks who work at this restaurant are also incredibly kind. Can't wait to dine in again once it's safe to do so. read more

This Indian food was the best that I've had in this area, which covers the 5 or six townships in Mont Co and a couple more townships in Bucks Co. Although Ambler is congested along Main St most of the time, you can find parking somewhere not too far away. Or if you take out, they will run your order out to your car, which is very nice of them! read more

Great Date Night idea Great food, service and ambiance Plus it's a BYOB! We made reservations and arrived early but we were seated right away Plus there's a nice ice cream shop next door Two thumbs up read more

Once again, Saffron did not disappoint us. We have been taking out from Saffron for the past year and it is the best take out restaurant as the food is always super hot and fresh when we pick it up. The order is always 100 percent right unlike other restaurants we have gone to for take out. I can not say enough great things about Saffron in Ambler! read more

One of my FAVORITE Indian restaurants. Their food has the perfect amount of spice, and I love LOVE their Indian pickles to accompany anything. Great staff, as well. read more

Saffron's food is delicious and reasonable prices. The service is always prompt and kind. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

Absolutely average Indian food. Nothing special, nothing that made me want to punch a wall in disgust or insist upon eating my last meal before execution here. The service was kind of ehhh as well. I suppose if there were no other Indian restaurants in the area, Saffron would have to do, and you could certainly do worse. But Everest Grill is just up the road and is FAR superior in every way. read more

Had an amazing dinner here last night with my husband and kids. It was our second visit. This time we took advantage of the BYOB. We were lucky to get a table without a reservation. All the other tables were reserved and at 6:30 on a Friday night they were filled. We like to order family style and share the yumminess. We had the mango lassie, chicken biryani, tandoori chicken, boti kabob masala, saag paneer and garlic naan. Our experience proved that good food can inspire feelings of joy! My husband commented that the chef is a true artist. My 11 year old suggested that we should eat here weekly. read more

Saffron Indian Kitchen - Tandoori chicken, saag paneer, boti masala, biryani - Indian Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

I've only ever had takeout, but the food is wonderful (especially the lamb vindaloo and ALL of the naans). Prices are high, but you're paying for quality. The restaurant seems like it's always creepily empty, so I assume they do most of their business with takeout (not that there's anything wrong with that). read more

Thanks to other Yelper's reviews, decided to eat here for dinner this past Saturday night. I am definitely a fan! I thought the food was much better than some of the other Indian restaurants around the immediate area. We decided to get two appetizers, a Samosa and Dosa, both of which were really good; but we liked the Dosa better. It came with it's own dipping sauce that was actually more like soup - bonus! For entrees, we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, which is always a crowd pleaser, and Tandoori Chicken, which was also really good. I would definitely recommend going here, and I will be back! read more

I have not eaten at Indian restaurants very often in my life, but if super tender meats, rich and savory sauces, and great service are typical, I've been missing out. My wife and I were taken to dinner at Saffron by my parents less than a week after they had dined there. So impressed they were with the food and service that they insisted on taking us. My experience easily met their accolades. We ordered two apps and four entrees and all six dishes were as tender as can be (chicken, lamb, shrimp), and were bursting with true flavor - not salt, not MSG, not garlic powder, but honest flavors of coconut, ginger, curry, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, peppers and the like. All flavors perceptible, and all balanced with a carefully complimentary sensation of spiciness. Top this palate adventure off with an average of $15 - $16 an entree, and you really can't go wrong. Will go back, and often. read more

Where do you go on Saint Patrick's Day? To an Indian restaurant, no less! Well, that's what I did. What's even funnier is that my friend and I agreed to meet at Saffron, but didn't specify which one. She was heading to Ambler while I was heading to the one in Bala Cynwyd! Ah, yes... fun times. Some quick "Calculating routes" later, and a few trips up and down the street finding the restaurant (easy to miss the restaurant with the signage situation) I sat down to dinner at the Ambler Saffron Kitchen. My friend ordered the Saag Lamb (Lamb with spinach). Thinking about it makes my mouth water - it was delicious. My dish, on the other hand, was the lamb dish off their monthly special menu. I wasn't a fan of it. I will gladly get the saag lamb on my next visit. Even with a very busy crowd, service was good and pleasant. read more

This is still my favorite Indian restaurants! Years later after my first review I still enjoy Saffron very much.