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Zaffron

3.3 (60 reviews)
ModerateAfghan, Pakistani
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:50 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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We recently hosted an event at Zaffron Restaurant, and unfortunately, the experience was highly disappointing. When we arrived at 11:30, the employee on duty was completely unaware of our booking, and the restaurant was still open to the public, with people seated at tables reserved for our private event. None of the setup we expected was in place; we had to do everything ourselves, from setting up the stage and couch to rearranging tables, putting on table covers, and even sweeping the floors. The cleanliness of the venue was unacceptable. We encountered dead frogs, cicadas (which likely have been there for 3 years), and spiders, and the floors and tablecloths were stained. This place is an HEALTH HAZARD!! Additionally, when we requested tea, the staff refused, claiming we still had an outstanding balance--even though we had settled it a week prior to the event. We also had to bring in a divider to hide the entrance, as this was an all-women's party, and the venue's setup did not offer any privacy from the public. Overall, Zaffron fell far short of expectations, failing to provide even the most basic event preparations and cleanliness. The service was absolutely horrendous especially the owner Atif who is a disgusting unprofessional scum who does not know how to run a business. Not only was he trying to scam us into paying more money for RESCHEDULING the date not even canceling, but he was degrading me as a woman saying how "I should not talk this is a man to man conversation". Overall this place deserves negative 0 stars! I don't even know how it's still in business. We do not recommend anyone to this place! They are just so unprofessional, rude, and DIRTY!

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Neha M.

Ordered food through their online portal last week, got a confirmation email, text and progress monitor just to arrive and find out no one had checked the online orders.... Smh. Ended up waiting another 30 mins while they cooked the food and went home with a load of hopeful optimism. Luckily the hour delay to my dinner was worth it cause the actual food was plentiful and delicious! If they can get their act together on customer service, this place has great potential.

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5 years ago

The best Afghan food ive ever had! The mantu and lamp chops are a must try. 10/10 experience and very covid friendly.

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3 years ago

Pretty good portion for the price, they did not disappoint with the chicken biryani I will most definitely be trying again :)

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Great food, great service. Goat karahi, chicken kababs, naan. Everything was great! Will definitely be returning to try Sunday brunch!

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Nice kabob spot friendly welcoming food was good huge inside for social distancing my new favorite place to go

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