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    Zaaffran

    3.9 (30 reviews)
    PriceyIndian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Assorted rich curries
    Benjamin B.

    Indian dining, maharajah-style - with my giant sapphire ring that I bought for $10 on a cruise ship and a 40-person banquet overlooking D-Harb (I'm sticking with it, it'll catch on, I swear). Shout-out first off to the service: exemplary. Fast, friendly, attentive, and with good grace in the face of a huge bunch of increasingly drunk older folk making finicky requests (like whisky, with a side pot of chilled soda water, and a tumbler of ice). Could not praise them more highly. The food was the banquet menu, the only way to feed such a giant group, and they rolled out their classics. The beef vindaloo didn't pull any punches, it was spicy as hell and I had the happy curry sweats while I spooned riches into my gob and beamed at anyone around me. The pistachio and rose kulfi was a fine finish, too. The unexpected coup de grace was the 9pm fireworks going off in the harbour, which we of course claimed was part of the celebrations for the birthday girl, because why wouldn't you?

    Braised short ribs masala and garlic naan
    Kimson B.

    Craving Indian food today and all the spots around me seemed to be either a food court style Or high end dining. Took the chance in the fine dining avenue and was completely surprised. The short ribs masala portion was enough to feed two less than hungry adults or one very hungry adult. The ribs were soft and pulled right off. The garlic naan went perfectly with this dish. The view was an extra bonus as the restaurant is in the harbor with one side built with top to bottom glass walls. Outdoor deck also makes this place a great spot in the evenings. Definitely will be coming back. Highly recommend it!

    Ras malai & Gulab Jamun served with your choice of kulfi (we chose Rose kulfi)
    Once Upon A Craving L.

    We dine here frequently, so I know that quality of food is great and well worth the revisit. I've liked most of food here, but my favourite menu items would be.. Murgh Makhani; Khoorus Biryani (flakey crust); Rose kulfi and garlic naan. Waitress serving us was very friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Overall would come back again.

    Alice T.

    I'll admit I was incredulous when my friend suggested we meet at Zaaffran. Indian at Harbourside? It smelled of a tourist trap. But my friend was confident that this was the place we should eat before our trip to IMAX, and my word did I have my naan and eat it too! You definitely need to be a good orderer to make the most of Indian food. I wish I had taken notes that first time, because my second visit wasn't quite as successful. That said: if the naan is good and the curries are delicately flavoured and not mouth-burningly spicy, then I'm pretty easy to please. But Zaaffran can be so much more - especially if you go with a group and dare to order something a bit different from your usual butter chicken. Writing this review reminds me to ask me friend just what we ordered that first, auspicious visit. Because, with such surprisingly wonderful food, great service and an Entertainment Card that the staff has kindly let me use a second time, I'll definitely be going back.

    Glp I.

    So far the atmosphere is gorgeous smell is intoxicating and that damn view cannot speak enough I will update once I have my meal but, I am pretty sure my nose never fails...tbd

    Chicken BBQ

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    Omg their biryani is divine!! I was visiting Sydney and had the biryani 3 days in a row! Delicious even though very pricey.

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    9 years ago

    Totally, not worth the money! You could find other much better (in terms of quality) Indian restaurants around.

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    9 years ago

    Our server made great recommendations for us. The food was spicy and well seasoned. We ate before I could remember to take a picture!

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    11 years ago

    Meh... Skip it - far better Indian restaurants with far better Indian food in the burbs

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    Great gourmet Indian food right on darling harbour with a fantastic view.

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    Indu - Besan Fritters

    Indu

    3.7(31 reviews)
    1.0 kmSydney
    $$$

    Upscale Indian dining at an overpriced cost and questionable ingredient pairing. The best thing we…read moreate was the basmati rice so it's saying a lot. We constantly were just trying to get through each dish ordered, hoping it'd improve but the taste, quality, and texture - something was always off. The meat also smelled funny. Besan Fritters were rubber in texture with balsamic type cream sauce. Pork Curry spice was extreme and the water could not come fast enough. This had dish the most weird meat smell. The Beef Dosa tasted more like a sunscreen quesadilla. Poorly described but that was the meal in a nutshell for us. Great aesthetic and staff was semi attentive - although a reservation, there was no one at the host stand for 5min+ nor no one seated in the front section of the restaurant so awkwardly stood until the bartender finally gave in to ask if we needed help. Overall, wouldn't recommend. Especially in group settings where food would be shared since the menu incorporates a lot of different flavors/textures into one dish - not all would be inclined.

    Stunning. What a great secret that's kept in the basement. If I had not walked down I'd never have…read moreknown and missed out on an Actual experience. The dining room itself is so beautiful with the seating areas consisting of tables, booths and carved areas in the sandstone for larger groups. A great example of Sydney heritage. The table service was superb with out being pretentious. Very friendly and accommodating. I felt at home. The food... stunning!! Flavours, presentation and delivery 10/10. Can't say enough good things. And Can't wait to bring guests here. Their prices made a Fantastic night out very affordable. Thanks everyone here. You Rock!!

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    Goan Pork Curry with Basmati Rice

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    Zaaffran - indpak - Updated May 2026

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