This is our favorite Indian restaurant in STL. The best Tikka Masala we've had! The owner, Acrum, is so friendly

A friend recommended this place as the "best Indian in STL" and they were sooo right! My partner and I stopped in for dinner on a weekday, and while the outside might look unassuming, the food was packed with flavor! They were decently busy for dinner with takeout orders and had plenty of inside seating. Our wait staff was very friendly and attentive to every table, taking great care of us. The inside was very classic and spacious, with plenty of room between tables. My partner and I started with the Aloo Pakora, garlic cheese naan, and the onion kulcha. This was a great way to start our experience as the waiter explained each dish to us, as well as the different sauces we could enjoy with it! For our entree, we got a generous portion of lamb biryani and chicken tikka masala. They confirmed what spice level we would like (1-5, with 1 being not hot and 5 being spicy). We got the 3 and thought it was the perfect spice level for us, as people that frequently enjoy spicy foods. To end, we got a ras malai for dessert, which is a cold dessert with milk and pistachios. It was the perfect way to cool down our tongues after the meal. We had plenty of food leftover to have for a 2nd dinner the next day as well, which is a plus! read more

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I was blown away by the food at this unassuming little strip mall spot. Don't judge a book by its cover... the interior was very cute. Everything we ordered was excellent! And the menu is huge so we will absolutely be back! There were several very kind men serving and all were just as nice as the next. Very happy to have discovered a new gem! read more

My Favorite India This place is legit! So so good. I'm guilty of usually getting the Chicken Tikka Masala but I also love the Lamb Rogan Josh. I haven't had a bad thing on the menu and they have plenty of Taj Mahal! It's a friendly place with nicer, traditional feel. read more

Saffron - Taj Mahal - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Went to Saffron last week. It's been a few yrs but the food changed. My goat curry and butter chicken wasn't the same. I won't be going back. I can only assume, new management or new cooks. read more

We enjoyed grabbing takeout from Saffron while visiting StL. It's my brother and sister-in-law's go-to Indian food restaurant. They absolutely love it. I agree! The food was yummy and I wouldn't hesitate to return. I especially enjoyed the KADHAI OKRA and the GARLIC CHEESE NAAN. The CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA was good, but I prefer our go-to Indian restaurant in OKC's Chicken Tikka Masala to Saffron's. All that to say, the food was delicious and I'd happily return. We ran into a snag when picking up our to-go order as we waited about 30 minutes beyond the quoted pickup time, but it was a busy Saturday night. While we didn't eat there, the place seemed very cozy and we saw a large birthday group enjoying a big birthday dinner. It's a very welcoming and pleasant space. Fall 2024 read more

Wonderful staff, great selection, lots of food for the price. Pretty sure it's the best Indian food I've ever had. Only one thing I'd want to change...the bathroom. read more

Saffron - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We have been frequenting Saffron for over 5 years now. They have the best Korma in St. Louis, and we have tried many places. We love their Palak Paneer as well. So flavorful and consistently delicious! read more

Lunch at Saffron is not much different from dinner service, but less crowded (at least on a Wednesday). With no lunch menu and no current buffet offering, you order from the main menu. Our server mentioned that they haven't had the buffet lunch since before Covid, and it doesn't sound like they will offer it anytime soon. Our server was efficient and work focused. While he wasn't exceptionally friendly or bubbly, he did a great job. Overall, we have found their server and work staff to be very experienced with the menu and options. Same here. We ordered meals to share for three. One of us doesn't like spice, so we went with mild, but asked for a side of hot sauce, which did the trick. Three of us shared: - yellow daal: very garlic, cilantro and ginger forward. Wasn't the best we have had, but decent. 3.25 - Chicken Makhani: If you are a fan of chicken tikka masala, try this! It's the same ingredients, but the chicken is cooked in the tandoori oven vs. cooked in the broth. I prefer the clay-oven roasted chicken flavor. This was very tasty. Order medium or hot if you can handle a bit of spice. 4.0 - chef signature biryani: Layers of flavor! Lamb was cooked perfect. Chicken was a bit over cooked. Boneless chicken is used. While this does help in making it easier to eat, it does remove some flavor. Yogurt served on the side - be sure and use it. The brightness and creaminess brings this up a level. Order medium or hot if you can handle spice. 4.0 - naan: two orders yielded 8 pieces about 4x4. From past visits, also consider chicken tikka masala, samosas. Ambiance: laid back, casual, but nicely decorated. Feels like a nice dining experience. This is our go to, sit down Indian restaurant. Takeout is an option too. Solid 4. read more

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Well this was a pleasant surprise...first timers to Saffron and really enjoyed it. First I have to say thank to their entire staff for their help and courtesy. Our table had questions about the menu, options, spice level and recommendations and our server was kind, patient and extremely polite. And the entire staff pitched in to make sure our food was presented with explanations, our drink glasses were never empty, and our dishes were cleared quickly. Of course we ordered way more than we needed so we were presented carry out boxes without needing to ask. The service was absolutely 5 star! Loads of questions about menu options but we landed on an assorted naan tray (great sauces!) as an appetizer which was plenty for 4 to share. My wife had palak paneer (what a surprise! flavor was outstanding), I had shrimp biryani (med spice level - fantastic - would definitely order again), one guest had chicken tikka masala (awesome), and another guest had stir fried vegetables. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and shared with others. Although mine was perfectly spiced for my taste, medium has a bit of heat. So for those guests who are a little heat / spice level sensitive go with low / no heat. And again, our server explained Saffron's spice levels, asked everyone for their desired spice, and confirmed once ordered. I can't rave enough about the service! Excellent night out. Prices were inline with what you'd expect. Thanks to the staff at Saffron, we'll be back soon. read more

Saffron - Shrimp Biryani - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Saffron is the absolute best Indian Cuisine I have ever tasted. The chicken curry is absolutely delicious. The appetizers are comparable to the main courses. All of the employees there are as nice and courteous as they can be. The owner is one of the most genuinely kind people you could ever ask to meet. The restaurant is small, cozy, and homey. If you're interested in and looking for a phenomenal Indian Restaurant, look no further. Saffron is the best. read more

The BEST! We've been going to Saffron for 15 years and it really is the best Indian in St Louis that we've been to. Our food is always perfect every time we go with generous portions. The owners are friendly, hardworking & always make us feel welcome when we come in. Saffron is our comfort food for sure :) read more

My family and I have been coming here for years, and I will always be a loyal customer. The food is wonderful, the prices are reasonable and the owner is very sweet. The tables are clean and set every time we come! I recommend this restaurant any chance I get!! read more

I've dined at Saffron several times lately as I've been on a bit of an Indian food tear. I've enjoyed every meal at Saffron. And while the food is quite good the wait staff really shines. They are friendly, professional, efficient and attentive without being overly so. They make it a joy to visit Saffron. I'll return again and again for the food but especially the wonderful service. read more

I am not a spicy food fan. But to be honest, the mild seasoning my Aloo Gobi were good. My partner for dinner had Chicken Vindaloo. I bet that vindaloo is an Indian word for really hot. He said that it depends on who the taste buds belonged to. It is interesting that Indian food is hot because of a variety of ingredients not just cayenne pepper. Anyway, the service was a bit slow but the restaurant was almost completely full. Everyone appeared to be enjoying the food. The ambience of this place is one of people having a good time. We also had naan. It is the bread of the meal. I like plain, the garlic is tasty too. If you have not tried Indian food, I recommend Saffryas a good place to start. The rice dishes also a good place to start because you are able to pick your heat. read more

Don't let the exterior (or interior) of the place fool you! The food here is great. I really wanted to try their well-known buffet, but unfortunately they did not have their buffet available when my friend and I went. Regardless, their individual entree selection was vast and did not disappoint. My friend and I both ordered the chicken tikka masala (don't judge me for being basic), and I also ordered the garlic cheese naan. I love chicken tikka masala, so I had to try it here. The food came out quickly and was nice & hot. People say you can't really mess up chicken tikka masala, but I've had some bad ones before. You don't have to worry about that here - they were spot on with the flavor profile, tenderness of the chicken, and creaminess of the sauce. The rice that came with paired perfectly with the chicken as it was nicely seasoned and buttered. I've never had garlic cheese naan, and it met all my expectations. Anything with garlic, cheese, and carbs is always a win in my book. Just want to add that the portion size is huge and is good for at least 2 meals. And the service was quick and great. Hopefully they bring back the buffet in the future! read more

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We have been coming here for a few years. We find their food to be consistently great. The owner brings the food out usually and makes sure it is all done right. We have tried many dishes and appetizers and again, almost everything was to our liking. Be sure to let them know how spicy hot you want it... or not spicy at all. They can accommodate gluten free as well. The owner is a great guy, always smiling as he works extremely hard to get the food out fast and hot. They do a great carry out too and the prices are still very fair. We feel this is the best Indian restaurant in town. read more

My favorite Indian place in west county. The food is always fresh and the staff is always attentive (my water glass never goes empty here)! When they're busy, it can take a bit to get your food or check but they food is quite obviously prepared to order, you can select your own spice level. I always enjoy the naan and korma dishes, as well as the tandoori dishes. I also enjoy sharing the appetizer sampler with friends, the chutneys are incredibly flavorful. The interior has a subtle Indian influence to the decor, and their is ample parking at the adjacent lot. The folks who own the place work there and are very courteous to their guests! read more

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Not sure how they only have 4 stars... This is easily my favorite restaurant for Indian. The chicken tikka masala is the best ever!! Service is quick & prices are decent for what you get. I always have enough for lunch the next day. If you've never had Indian, TRY IT HERE. I wish I could give more stars than 5. read more

This place is pretty reasonably priced and lots of food. You can feed 2 people with 1 of the dishes. I got the yellow daal lentil dish and it was pretty tasty. We got the garlic cheese Naan and it was good too. Had a pancake flavor to it. I also got the tandoori chicken and it was ok. A little bit dried out. Not sure it was marinated long enough prior to cooking. Same thing with my wife's chicken Tikka, it was also a bit dry. read more

Took my daughter there last night and it was incredible. The service was quick and attentive. The food is probably the best Indian food in St Louis. The portions are huge and things tasted so fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to have a great tasting meal at great value. read more

We have been coming here for over 15 years. I had to laugh that someone said this was not authentic Indian. I'm from India and this is absolutely true Indian food. Ask my 87 yo mother who loves this place and we do takeout whenever she's here. The pakoras and naan are outstanding. We always get lamb madras and chicken tikka masala but everyone of their chicken dishes are delicious. The absolute best Indian in St Louis. read more

Amazing food at really good prices. And the staff were so friendly. And so kind to our young children too. This is going to be our go-to Indian restaurant for sure. read more

Amazing food... if you even like Indian food, you'll LOVE Saffron! This is one of our favorite overall restaurants. Service is aways great, food comes out fast and the portions are huge. Love this place! read more

Now, my family loves trying new things like food from different cultures! Today we were trying to figure out if we should go to Saffron or go get Sushi. After a few minutes of talking we decided Saffron and let me just say that was one of the best meals I have ever had!!!! When we got out our car we could smell the food instantly, and when we walked in we were greeted with a warm smile from one the staff members! We ordered 4 entrees (shown in the pictures below) I got the Shrimp Malabar and it was deliciously divine! My sister let me try her Chicken Tikka Masala and that was amazing too! I do recommend getting 2 entrees to split if you are in a party of 4. Overall an amazing experience! read more

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Saffron is my favorite Indian restaurant. The staff are always friendly, attentive, and willing to explain the menu. The food is consistantly delicious, and the flavors and aroma are tantalizing to the senses. It is hard to choose what I'm going to try each time I dine with them. I absolutely love Saffron! On my recent visit, I had the Gobi Lasanwala, Chicken Malai Tikka, Naan & Masala Chai tea. The service was outstanding, and the food was delectable. I savored every morsel of my meal. The restaurant is warm, inviting, and always clean. I've dined here by myself and with a large group, and the staff is one of the best I've encountered in St. Louis! And, the food can't be beat either. If you haven't dined at Saffron, I highly suggest you give them a try as you will not be disappointed. I am looking forward to my next visit. The most difficult thing is trying to decide which dish I'm going to order. I may have to ask the waiter what he would suggest! read more

Saffron - Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Rice & Palak Paneer. - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Went to this spot for the second time tonight and the experience was just amazing as the first time we went! We had Veg. Samosas for starters. We then had Chicken Curry and Chicken Manchurian for our entree along with garlic and cheese naan. The food was very flavorful and the service was awesome! If you're thinking about going for the first time, you won't be disappointed! We'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

Saffron - Chicken Curry, Chicken Manchurian, rice, garlic naan, and cheese naan. - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We got the garlic cheese naan bread for appetizer, and for dinner I got the chicken tikka masala. The garlic cheese bread was what you'd expect and tasty. The sauce on the chicken tikka masala was good, but the chicken was very dry. It was a chore to eat. You got a lot of food, but for the price, I've had better chicken at other Indian restaurants. read more

I have been going to saffron for years. Never had a bad meal. The service is very friendly and impeccable. A nice comfortable atmosphere and easy to talk with others during the meal. Generous parking options. read more

Five stars means I wouldn't change a thing. Ambience: it's a beautiful restaurant, warm inside, low music so you can talk. Staff: staff gets 10 out of 5 stars. They recognize regulars. Every single staff member was an absolute joy to interact with and were excellent at their jobs. Prices: Very reasonable. Food: That's what we're really here for. Everything else is just icing. Oh my goodness, I've been here about 10 times and I have tried several things. The Palau, the korma, chicken Tikka, dal soup, lamb Rogan josh, palace paneer, any appetizer. I mean you can't go wrong. I will say I haven't tried anything on the Asian fusion menu. There is a small menu of Asian fusion. I just haven't made it there yet. I wish I had photos, but as soon as the food comes I forget all about photos. Highly recommend! read more

Really great Indian food in the greater St. Louis area. We get takeout for COVID, and they're good about taking orders on time. Our favorites are the chicken tikka masala and cheesy garlic naan. We could eat multiple orders of the garlic naan in one sitting. It's quite busy when you pickup and it's not the most organized, so plan some extra time. read more

I have been many times and always have had good experiences. Great friendly service and excellent food. One of the few places I can get mushroom saag. read more

Hands down our favorite Indian restaurant. The ambiance is so calming. The service and food have been consistently amazing with each visit. Spices are perfect to palate. read more

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Absolutely amazing food! I usually go with the tikka masala and garlic naan or the chicken palak! Always hot. Always fresh. And OMGOODNESS the staff is always so welcoming and friendly. I've never dined in however the dining room is always very clean and it smells amazing! Very good service and you would never be disappointed. Thank you for such lovely food. read more

Saffron - Gotta love a good leftover!! - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This place is a hidden gem. I live in O'Fallon, IL and was at the Botanical Gardens on Labor Day with the woman I am dating. We were hungry and I had Indian cuisine on my mind. So, I Googled some places and chose Saffron out of the blue. I am glad I did. The prices were very reasonable, the service was really good, and best of all the food was amazing and on point. You know you're in a good Indian restaurant when you go inside and see a few Indian or other ethnic folks eating there as well. I had the lamb chops and they were perfect and my date had a lamb dish which was kind of like a stew with Basmati rice. WOW. I can't wait to go back again!!! read more

We love this place. They were not offering the buffet when we went on 12/17/21. But the food is always delicious and very nice atmosphere. Simple and quiet. We had tandoori shrimp, curry shrimp, garlic naan, samosas and yellow Dahl. All was tasty and hot. Really good. Only concern is the booths are very uncomfortable like the seats are broken. Maybe time for update. Otherwise very nice. read more

I am so obsessed with this place that all I can do is strategically plan my next drive out there to try the buffet. This is one of the best Indian food restaurants I have tasted..ever..in my life. I heard about this place from a co-worker and scheduled a girls night out. We ordered pakoras, samosas(meat and veggie) paratha, and an assorted naan basket. I ordered the chicken tikka masala which was soooooo tasty. My spice level was a 3 and it was absolutely perfect for me. I also ordered the rice pudding for dessert and it was the perfect finish to such a great meal. This place gets five stars for its amazing customer service. and Value-focused meals (you will actually get enough chicken in your dish, the samosas are larger than the palm of your hand, and they are generous with the rice portions). You get your money's worth. For three meals, two appetizers and two desserts for a table of three, we spent 33 each, all had food to take home. I actually got two meals out of my leftovers. So the value is definitely there. Tip #1: If you do not like spicy food do not get higher than a 1 spice level. If you love spicy and still want to be able to enjoy all of the flavors, a 2-3 should suffice. Tip #2: Get the dessert. Tip #3: Be ready to unbutton your pants. I cannot wait to go back for the buffet. read more

I didn't take a picture of it, but the Chilli Chicken is really good! I ate that with some garlic naan and biriyani. Overall food was decent, and had amazing portions. What impressed me the most more so than their food was the interior and cleanliness. I'm very picky with glassware and silverware and this is the first restaurant that has the cleanest I've seen! Will be back again Updated Review: Updated from 4/5 to 5/5! Thank you Saffron for your continuous amazing food and customer service! read more

Saffron - Ras Malai - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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If you read my reviews regularly you will know one thing I don't do a whole lot is eat Indian food. This was my first time at Saffron. It was a Friday night and they were just about full when we walked in and by the time we left (8:15) people were still waiting for tables. We ordered GOBHI MANCHURIAN (Stir-fried cauliflower sautéed with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce) with Level 2 spice, Vegetable Fried Rice with Level 4 spice, ALOO GOBI (Fresh cauliflower cooked with potato and Indian spices) with a Level 4 spice, a roti, and a garlic naan. I liked everything we ordered except that I didn't try the roti. I thought the breading on the Gobi Manchurian was a little too thick and I would have liked it a bit spicier but I was really impressed by the Vegetable Fried Rice and the Aloo Gobi. Excellent depth of flavor and perfectly spiced. I would absolutely return. read more

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Great vegan options! Knowledgable staff. Delicious food. Great vegan options! Knowledgable staff. Delicious food. read more