Ambiance: casual Indian/Nepalese restaurant Service: efficient good service Food: We ordered the fish masala, minced chicken lazeez in a creamy spinach sauce, roasted eggplant bharta . Each dish had a distinct flavor & not too oily. The portions were just right. This is a solid Indian-Nepalese restaurant in the Austin area. read more

This is a nice neighborhood Indian restaurant that's conveniently located off of Bee Caves. I ordered pick up and the hostess was very friendly while I waited. The restaurant is cute inside and I'll try dining in next time. They give a large portion of chicken tiki masala and a large portion of rice. The samosas were also good. This restaurant is convenient if you're nearby and want to grab a bite of Indian food. read more

Saffron - South - Samosas - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great food and service. Open for decades serving authentic wonderfully prepared food. I was recovering from oral surgery. Ordered the garlic naan, samosas and dal Mahrani. Great and delicious choices. read more

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Got the Chicken Tikka Masala extra spicy and tried some of my friend's garlic naan. Great spice, great portions, fresh garlic on the bread was delicious. The sauce on the Tikka Masala isn't too overly heavy with cream which was nice. Will be back! read more

Plenty of parking in a plaza with many other businesses. Doesn't stand out but a nice find here! On a Friday night there were was no wait at all, but did notice they did a lot of takeouts as well. Service was attentive, even with a little one in tow. There was another baby on high chair at the next table and let's say the food was everywhere, including the floor. But the staff made no complaints and just cleaned it all up afterwards. Kudos for that. However I did find the tables to be somewhat sticky and that kind of bothered me no matter how hard I tried to scrub with my own wipes. Food wise it was a good surprise. I was expecting meh but we finished the entire butter chicken (comes with rice) and a side order of naan. The little one literally cleaned her plate and didn't leave a drop of the sauce left. Asked for more and more. The fried pomfret was perfect, nothing burnt or overcooked. Fish was very easy to debone. Will definitely be back to try other dishes! read more

Saffron - South - Golden fried pomfret - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm not Indian. I can't speak to the authenticity. But what I do know, is this was some of the best Indian/Nepalese food I've had and I cannot wait to go back. Service was great. read more

We ordered tikka masala, murg shahi korma and garlic naans. Tikka Masala was amazing. So flavorful and rich. Murg shahi korma was also great, but lighter compared to what I usually ate in other places, so tikka masala was a highlight of the meal. Garlic naans were above average - good but nothing special. Coming back for more tikka masala. Also the portions were not that big read more

Saffron - South - Murg Shahi Korma - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This little shopping center has a ton of small restaurants so it's easy to get lost in the mix. I've somehow never eaten at saffron and was excited to try it for lunch as it was in such an easy location. We got there when they opened and were their first patrons for the day. We were greeted immediately and our server was friendly and attentive. We had two children and they were quick to bring over the high chairs we needed. This small detail earned them five stars immediately, so many restaurants treat children like an annoyance. Our server was great with treating them like people. As for the menu, it had a ton of options. I'm not super familiar with all of the items but it all sounded great. I got the chicken tikka masala with white rice and an order of garlic naan. The portions seemed smaller than some Indian restaurants I've been too but they were perfect for one person, I had a little bit leftover so nothing major. I got "medium" spice and wish I had asked for it to be a little spicier as that was fairly mild. That being said the flavor was phenomenal. The garlic naan was so so so so good. I was annoyed with myself for not having more space in my body to eat more. We will definitely be back. read more

Saffron - South - Chicken Tikka Masala & Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was okay overall. I ordered the lamb pasanda and saag paneer, which were both solid. However, the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala tasted identical -- both overwhelmingly tomatoey, with very little distinct flavor or Indian seasoning. The dal makhani was more like a plain lentil stew than a proper Indian dish -- not bad, just completely lacking the creaminess or depth you'd expect. I'm also glad we didn't eat there. As my son pointed out, the place smelled like a public restroom -- a mix of cleaning chemicals and something unpleasant underneath. The floors were filthy, and while I was waiting for my food, I watched one of the workers packing up a to-go order sneeze directly onto the containers twice, then turn and sneeze a third time into his hand -- which he didn't wash. I could literally see the spray land on the food. I seriously considered asking for a refund on the spot. Note: after continuing to eat I discovered something on my mouth too tough to eat. after pulling it out, it seems to be steel wool shards from a cleaning sponge. Picture attached. read more

Saffron - South - Steel wool shards? - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

the food last weekend showed promise for a return visit. Big issue is how greasy both the spinach chicken Lazeez and the dahl makhani were. They had flavor and it was plenty spicy as I requested. But the grease was over the top. The garlic naan was very good. In the past, I ordered saag paneer and thought it was ordinary. All said, I would go back there. Try some more things while instructing them to hold back on the grease. read more

Saffron - South - Dal Makhani, flavorful, but over the top grease. Take a closer look. - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I ordered the chili chicken momo to go for lunch and they were delicious! Food was hot when I picked it up and well wrapped to prevent leaks. The momos were fat and tasty and the sauce was just spicy enough to make my nose run! The sauce is a little sweeter than I'd personally prefer but really no complaints it was bomb. read more

Saffron - South - Chili Chicken Momo - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yum! This place delivers! I had amazing Naan and Goat Curry here the other day and I highly recommend it- prices are very reasonable and the flavors are fantastic. Its located in a strip mall so plenty of parking and easy to find. Staff was very friendly and quick service! Inside was a nice casual dining experience- it looks very clean and newly renovated. I think they did a good job with the decor! read more

I've been to both locations but I'll give a boost to this spot. There's really not much to say. When Indian food is done well, you just know. All the dishes we tried had a wonderful harmony of flavors and made us realize that THIS is the place to go for Indian food if you reside in central/downtown Austin. Paneer Tikka Masala - delicious. Plenty of additional curry to dip your naan into. Chicken Lazeez - This was a little different than the typical spinach (palak) dishes we get at other restaurants. But wow, this was tasty and addicting. Definitely recommend. Chili Momo - another dish that was familiar yet different. We've had momos before (Nepalese dumplings) and we've had chicken chili, which is a Nepalese flavor that is something in between an Indian and Chinese flavor profile. But we never had momos in the chili sauce. This was fantastic! Satisfying portions, great service, and happy bellies. If you want Indian food, GO HERE. read more

Saffron - South - Paneer Tikka Masala, Saffron Chicken Lazeez, and Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Best Indian food in Austin. From what I understand, Indian food can be subtly different depending upon the region and this restaurant mostly represents Southern India regions. We have been to the other location of which we are big fans and I can say they are extremely consistent with their food. This visit we came on a Saturday evening and although they were busy, we were able to get a table quickly with no reservations. I'm sure everything on the menu is great, but our favorites are Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken Murg Shahi Korma and the Garlic Naan is amazing! This time we also had the Chicken Biryani. If you enjoy Chicken Tikka Masala, you need to come here! We order it "medium" spice and it's just the right amount. Even if you don't like things spicy, I recommend getting it medium. I have never had Chicken Murg before Saffron but it's boneless with a creamy cashew and pistachio sauce. Again, recommend ordering it medium spice. It's a chicken dish identical to the Tikka Masala but just a different sauce, but it's an amazing sauce! It's obvious they make the Naan bread and bake it fresh when you order it. I've had garlic naan before and at other places, you can barely taste the garlic and the breads taste like they have been premade. This the naan bread here tastes fresh out of the oven and made the minute you order and not made ahead of time. The Biryani is also very good. If you have never had Indian food before, you will be pleasantly surprised if you come here and just start with the Chicken Tikka Masala and naan bread. If you enjoy Indian food, you must come here. We live about 45 minutes away and this is our "go to" for Indian food. The only thing we don't like is the way they handle the check. The servers are very friendly, but when it's time for the check, they bring it to you with an electronic device and the server just stands there hovering over you. It's incredibly annoying to have someone standing there who won't go away until you have decided on a tip and paid. I couldn't even see how to review the check so I just have to assume I'm not being charged for anything I didn't order. The other Saffron will leave the bill, like EVERY other restaurant, allow you time to look the bill over and take your time. But here, they stand over you and won't leave until you have selected a tip and paid. Very rude. read more

Saffron - South - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Note: this review is for take out. We ordered takeout and the food was out of this world. We were genuinely impressed with everything we ordered = the Saffron Chicken Lazeez, Baigan Bhartha, Chicken Tikka Kebab, and Kolonji Paneer Tikka. Each dish had its own distinct flavor profile. you could taste the delicious smoked eggplant in the Baigan Bhartha. The Saffron chicken Lazeez was unlike anything I've ever had and again the flavors and textures just meshed so well together! The Kolonji Paneer Tikka and the Chicken Tikka Kabob were both cooked to perfection. Personally, I prefer Indian restaurants that use minimal oil and pay meticulous attention to crafting specific flavors for each dish. This place is my new favorite and I will definitely be back! read more

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Pretty good, clean and fresh food. Great place for lunch and dinner. Good masala chai and naan bread..

Soooo good, I've been here many times and the service and food is always amazing. Very friendly staff will be back

I thought this place was pretty good. A few things were hit or miss, but for the most part very tasty, with friendly service. Came here with a colleague for lunch. There was hardly anyone there when we arrived, but a good crowd came in while we dined. We both ordered samosas. I got the Achari Aloo Lamb, and my friend got a chicken tikka masala. Some garlic naan as well. Have to say that the entree was fantastic - hearty and spiced just right (the waiter and I had discussed spice options). Very flavorful. The samosas and naan - not so much. Not bad, just kind of bland. I'd like to try some other things. Fast friendly service. Check it out. read more

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Came here for dinner, it's our second time. We really love the food and service. Great staff, very attentive. Food is delicious. One of my places to go to when I'm craving Indian food. Will def keep coming back. My fave dish is the butter chicken, yum! read more

Saffron - South - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is one of my absolute favorite places!!! I always stop by when I'm home. The vegetable pakoras are phenomenal and I have not had anything similar yet. The staff is so sweet and clearly cares about your experience. The decor inside makes for a fabulous environment!! Absolutely stop by! read more

I really did want to like it since there are limited places in town. I got the salmon korma which honestly was really good and well worth except I started feeling a little under the weather a few hours later read more

Came here to celebrate Diwali and we loved it!! I got the chicken momo and chicken 65 to share and then the goat curry and everything was so delicious!!!! So flavorful and authentic!! The portions are decent as well read more

A friend told me about her favorite Indian restaurant, so we arranged to meet there. The service was attentive & the waiter made some good suggestions. My FAVORITE was the DELICIOUS crispy, shredded okra! Being from the South, okra has a special place in my heart & you don't find it many places outside the South -- at least not that tastes good. This dish is tossed with lime, red onion & chat masala. The lime gives it a unique & tasty twang! :) We shared the Saffron Mixed Grill to get a taste of several tandoori dishes. All were tasty, but the chicken was a bit over-cooked. The lamb vindaloo was spicy & delicious and I couldn't stop eating the rice! :) I can see why it's her favorite! We'll definitely be back! read more

It's hard to come by lots of variety in cultural cuisine where we live. We were fortunate to find this charm that serves Nepalese, Himalayan, and Indian specialties. Our array of dishes were nicely presented, freshly cooked, and super tasteful. The selections we chose didn't fall short. We loved and devoured their: Lamb biryani Jinga Angare Rosemary cheese naan These were also enjoyable to strike a hunger pang: Golden Manchurian Fried Golden Cauliflower Chicken Lollipop 3 mango lassi Dining in places like this is really a treat. After traveling, I usually like to try someplace new, especially when passing through Austin. This was a great find in the beautiful area of Westlake Hills. Their space is quite large for family meals together, and good for the lunch crowd. The warm atmosphere was welcoming, as well as their service. We were satisfied about everything! read more

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Surprisingly excellent food, I thought it was gonna be mid but happy to be proved wrong. The dal tadka was really good (don't bully me for getting dal it was a rec ), raita was delicious, chili paneer was good - SUPER spicy even though we got medium. Mango lassi was incredible, loved that they added cardamom. Everything was also very light, not too oily, tasted homemade read more

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Good food fast service. What else needs to be said. I had the butter chicken and naan. Great place for lunch

Was running errands in this side of town and came across Saffron - and what a find!! The lamb is out of this world and meal portions are generous. read more

I got doordash from this place so I can't really comment on ambiance or service. However, the food itself was lovely!! The butter chicken in particular was top notch, and I liked their spinach/ricotta saag paneer (but it was just slightly bland to me which is why I knocked off a star, but mind you even being slightly bland it was great!). The garlic naan was also great and I appreciated the sauces they provided as well. I would definitely come here again any time to relieve my Indian food cravings read more

Saffron - South - Saag Paneer and jasmine rice - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service is slow. Restaurant and restrooms not clean. Food reheated and overcooked. Portions small. Prices high. Rude employees. Serious doubts anything is done to observe health codes. Avoid at all costs. There's too much great Indian food in this town to waste your time and money here. Management is also very rude and awkward. Just a terrible place. read more

Just wow. If I could give more stars I would. The place itself isn't anything special, but the people are super nice and helpful and the food will blow you away. I had one of the best meals of my life today. The vegetable pakoras are a delicious start. Perfectly cooked with two great sauces. And I had Achari chicken for my meal and it was just amazing. I ordered it spicy and it was (be careful!). The flavors were amazing and so different than anything I've be ever had before, and the rice it came with was a perfect combo. My wife had the tandoori chicken and it was the best we've ever had as well. Do yourself a favor and hit this place up!!! read more

Excellent Indian Food! Great service and is my go to! My kids love the butter chicken and the lamb

Upscale indian food. Very tasty and they use Indian spice, the hot is actually spicy. Loved the Gobi Manchurian and the Malai Kafta and the Saag Paneer! The eggplant is also incredible! The samosas were not great. Very thick not oily like they should be. The fish masala was also not the best. Great service, very attentive. read more

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Best Indian I've ever had in America! So good that I went twice during my trip to Austin. Ordered and recommend Garlic Naan, Shrimp Tikka Masala, Saffron Chicken Lazeez, Channa Masala. Their mango lassi was great too! read more

Saffron - South - Garlic Naan, Shrimp Tikka Masala, Saffron Chicken Lazeez, Channa Masala - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

My wife wanted to go here and check it out. She loved it. I thought the lamb kabobs were tasteless and very Salty. My chicken tandoori was weird tasting as well and small pieces with a lot of bone. My wife liked the dessert she ordered. Would I go here again. Probably not. Would My wife, yes. There weren't a lot of customers there. The restaurant had a chill atmosphere but with barely any customers there our table was hit up a lot by the server and host. read more

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Best Indian restaurant south of the river! Definitely try the malai kofta, samosa chaat, manchurian and bhindi(okra) this restaurant is very liked by the locals and for a good reason! It's got a nice neighborhood restaurant vibe to it, which I very much like. The staff is courteous. read more

I've had Saffron a few times, both in the restaurant and to-go. I've never been disappointed. Tonight I got a good sized meal to-go for myself, cuz that's how I do! I tried the Kurkuri Bhindi, which is a shredded fried okra, and I could have just eaten this as a meal! If you like okra, which I do, definitely get it! For dinner I went for the classic chicken Tikka Masala, medium spice which I think is perfect. I heard another customer trying to order his entree "hot" and the waiter told him he really didn't recommend it as it's way too much for most people, lol. I tried lassi for the first time which is a refreshing yogurt drink. They did a great job with the rose flavoring so that you can taste it but it isn't overwhelming at all. Rosemary cheese naan was ok. I think I'd stick with garlic in the future. This is a must try in Westlake, to-go or dine in!! read more

We finally tried this yummy little Indian place after passing it by for so long. The service leaves a little to be desired, but the food more than makes up for it. It is a more modern take on the what we have found to be a normal Indian restaurant. I would prefer to hear Indian music from whatever genre versus the music one could hear on the local radio station. We ordered the Malai Kofta and Chicken Tikka and their garlic naan. We have also tried their Rosemary and cheese naan- which was tasty. We have ordered from them a few times and each time they knock it right out of the park. That garlic naan!! Really all of the food. read more

The food is okay, I have certainly had better Indian/South Asian food. My wife and I stopped by for lunch over the weekend just before the lunch service was closing. The service was average, there was too much oil in the food. read more

Poor service, poor food, chewy old chicken, slow service despite the restaurant being empty, and very rude waiters and manager/owner. Horrible music. Skip it. read more

We were greeted with friendly faces and they politely answered all of our questions regarding the menu, and what was the best to order. The food was sensational and made my taste buds dance with happiness. Music was the perfect volume level to enjoy the meal and still have a very pleasant experience. They were not stingy on the portion sizes. Can't wait for the leftovers later, even ordered some of our favorites to take home. 12/10 -- would recommend to all family and friends. Can't wait to come back. read more

Saffron - South - lunch time spread - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas