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    Saffron - Austin

    4.3 (540 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    SAFFRON - AUSTIN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Part of the mixed grill.
    Charles L.

    Uber eats delivery with enough food for several days. Mixed grill was delicious and a very large portion. Good value. Saag paneer was excellent. Butter chicken had lots of chicken and a tasty sauce. Dumplings were good, also with a nice dip. Garlic naan tart too. Tasty food at a fair price.

    Pradnya B.

    We used to order takeout from this place during COVID, and the food was decent. Recently, we decided to try dining in. The experience was okay overall. We ordered the Fried Bhendi as an appetizer, along with Chole and Paneer for the main dishes. The flavors were a bit underwhelming--maybe next time I'll go for the "hot" spice level instead of "medium." Personally, I've enjoyed the food more at their Bee Cave location, but I'm willing to give this spot another try with different spice levels or dishes.

    Chicken lazeez (with ground chicken)
    Lori H.

    We were a party of 4, came to Saffron's for a birthday and Christmas lunch. This was our first dining experience here and absolutely enjoyed everything. We started out with Samosa's (2 per order) and vegetable momo's (8 to an order), appetizers alone were filling and plentiful. Moving on to entrees, we had the thali with chicken curry, the chicken lazeez, saag paneer, butter chicken, chicken korma and garlic naan. All, I mean ALL appetizers and entrees were piping hot fresh and perfectly seasoned and flavored, not overly salted or spicy and the proteins were moist and tender. This place is worth driving 20 miles for me! If you're looking for a new fave, don't look any further, this is definitely my GO TO . Surprisingly, it was not busy at all. I pray that they still have catered or take out business cuz this place is a gem that's not very big. I'd like them to be around for a long time!

    Chilly Chicken
    Naomi S.

    SERVICE/AMBIANCE: Plenty of parking. Waiters were friendly, fast, and attentive. The restaurant was clean. There was a significant South Asian population of diners, which is always a good sign FOOD: - Chilli chicken: the flavor was very tasty, but I think the chicken could be crispier - Butter chicken: similarly, the flavor was very tasty, but the chicken cubes were big and not that many. I think the chicken chunks could've been smaller - Lamb biryani: Delicious flavor and generous portion of meat to rice Overall, I would come back again!

    Aislyn T.

    Service was great, one young woman was serving everyone and she was sweet. portions big for sharing, fish masala and goat biryani were very yummy. goat meat was flavorful and tender, my dad said he doesn't normally like goat meat but even he enjoyed it. the restaurant was also cute and nice. I do want to return and try more things! and get more samosas lol

    Megan L.

    I don't normally eat Indian food, so I can't speak to how authentic Saffron is. However, it seems to have a lot of fans--just look at the number of highly rated reviews! I did get a reservation for a Friday night, but I doubt you need one. It was relatively empty even during peak dinner hours. Staff is SO nice and friendly. My friends and I ordered the momos, garlic naan, tikki masala, and one other eggplant entree that I can't remember the name of. The momos were really good--skin was really silky and thin. I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but even the sauce was yummy. My friends really loved the momos. The chicken tikki masala is really creamy, and I thoroughly enjoyed it with basmati rice. I like that it's more tomato-based than cream-based. I am normally a huge garlic naan fan, but I wish they had added more garlic and butter to the naan. Regardless, texture of the naan was awesome and I think I ate an entire portion by myself. My friend's potato eggplant entree dish was so delicious. My friends really enjoyed it and thought it was the star of the show. I would definitely come again! A great experience with my friends.

    Vegetables tikka masala
    Moquita Q.

    I really enjoyed this cute fusion Indian style restaurant. I didn't eat at the establishment but instead, ordered a to-go. Because they make everything from scratch, I expect about a 20-30 minute wait. I ordered a customized order. Spicy, Vegetable Tikka Masala, rice, garlic naan and samosas! Their samosas are about the size of a size medium hand, full of flavor, potatoes, peas, and other veggies stuffed inside of a fried wrap! But the real star of the show was their vegetable tikka masala. I got them to make it spicy and it was the right thing to do. It was so incredibly creamy, filled to the brim with fresh vegetables, all of the spices that you can expect in a traditional masala dish! It was hot and tasted perfect with the freshly fire baked garlic naan!! omg! I'll be returning soon! They can count on that!

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    Just want to mention that if you go when they have the buffet, that is good too. I personally love the Sag Paneer!

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    Amazing food and excellent service! I highly recommend giving this great place a try if you haven't yet!

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    This is the best Indian restaurant in town. Delicious lunch buffet and dinner entrees. I would eat here every day if I could.

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    Ask the Community - Saffron - Austin

    Open on Christmas by chance?

    Do the curry dishes come with rice?

    Yes, rice comes with the entrée.

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    Aba

    Aba

    4.4
    (1.9k reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$$

    Updating my review after giving Aba a second chance about nine months later…read more I'm honestly really glad I came back. This time we went in knowing exactly what we liked from our first visit and focused on sharing appetizers, which ended up being the move. We ordered several dishes for the table and left completely full and happy. The whipped feta is still a must-order and every bit as good as I remembered. The Greek village salad was fresh and delicious, and the hummus was also great. The biggest surprise for me was the falafel. As an Arab, I'm usually pretty skeptical when restaurants outside of Middle Eastern spots serve falafel because it rarely lives up to expectations. Aba absolutely nailed it. It was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and one of my favorite dishes of the meal. We sat outside this time, which made for a really nice atmosphere. The service was also a huge improvement from my first experience. Even though the restaurant was busy, our waitress was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. I'm happy to say my opinion has completely changed since my first visit. Giving Aba another chance was definitely worth it, and it has officially earned a spot on my Austin rotation whenever I'm in town.

    4/5 Stars Overall,…read morewe had a great experience at Aba. The atmosphere is beautiful and makes for a great night out. The beef tenderloin kebab and steak frites were both excellent, and the whipped feta was easily our favorite dish--definitely a must-order. My only complaint is that some of the portions felt small for the price. The Greek Village Salad wasn't worth it in my opinion; for about $20, it was mostly large chunks of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and feta. Parking on South Congress can also be a bit of a hassle. Overall, the food and ambiance were great. I'd come back, but I wouldn't be rushing to do so.

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    Shawarma-Spiced Prime Skirt Steak Frites
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    USTA KABABGY

    USTA KABABGY

    4.6
    (257 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Usta Kababgy is an excellent restaurant for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Austin, TX located…read moreon N. Lamar Blvd. The restaurant has well seasoned, charcoal grilled meats. The kebabs are the true highlight...juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. The portions are quite large as the hubs and I shared a wrap. We were sufficiently full after eating the chicken tikka wrap. Interestingly, the wrap came in a Shawarma King packaging with their contact phone number. So, I assume that Usta staff are sub-contracting from Shawarma King. Usta also has freshly baked bread and classic sides like hummus and rice paired with the main dishes. The restaurant has a homey, lived in feel. It has a few middle eastern artifacts sprinkled throughout the restaurant. The menu offers a wide variety of options, from Iraqi and Adana kebabs to shawarma and traditional Middle Eastern plates, so there are food items for both first timers and regulars who want to explore beyond the basics. They also serve flatbreads where you can have two different toppings. The food focus is on bold, traditional flavors rather than modern takes on middle eastern foods. On the desserts front, they have an assortment of desserts and several sections of ice cream. I had the baklava, which was surprisingly delicious...it was not eye-squinting sweet like a standard baklava. It was crunchy, flavorful, and had nuts that were substantial. Layla, my server, was so super sweet and welcoming. She pointed out that Usta provides its customers free tea. How cool is that? I cannot remember last time I received a free drink.

    Usta Kababgy offers amazing charcoal-grilled Mediterranean food that provides authentic, "soul-fed"…read moreexperience that's hard to find elsewhere. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, suitable for a place nice enough for a family/friend gathering. The service is friendly and reassures wanting to provide an enjoyable meal. The standout here is the charcoal grill definitely must try. It's all fresh and top-tier.

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    Spacious upgrade from their previous location

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    Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

    Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

    4.3
    (2.6k reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Outdoor seating

    Tried the Loro x Siete: Backyard BBQ collab at Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar and it was such a fun…read morehappy hour bar experience. Loro is an Asian smokehouse and bar featuring grilled and smoked meats with Southeast Asian and Japanese-inspired sauces, sides, and a bar that boasts craft beer, boozy slushees, and batch cocktails. Parking at this location is a bit of a challenge. They have overflow parking in the back but the spots are really small. We sat at the bar area and worked our way through cocktails, apps, and dessert. We opened a tab and the bar staff takes your order which is convenient, versus how you normally have to order by waiting in line at the bar. The bar staff was extremely busy because they have to make all the cocktails and take the line orders at the bar. They are a master of multitasking. It was $3 martini night on Tuesday, so was excited to sample the four different drink options. lychee martini, Mexican martini, and Lucky Cat cosmo martini. Lychee martini is made with new amsterdam vodka, sake, elderflower, Mexican martini with espolon blanco, olive, yuzu, lime and cosmo with vodka, blood orange, naranja, lime. The lychee was hands down my favorite of the three. We started with the Dip Sampler that included a trifecta of smoked shishito queso, smoked salmon dip and Thai green salsa with the Siete blue corn tortilla chips. We went through the chips quickly and got a second round of wonton chips which I preferred to the Siete chips. Tried the Mango Chamoy frozen Slushee with Siete Chamoy Botana Sauce & Siete Chile Lime Seasoning Rim, passionfruit, Aperol, Sake and Sparkling Wine which was refreshing. All their boozy slushies are $5 during happy hour. Ordered the oak grilled edamame from the happy hour menu and it was a flavor explosion with a dusting of serracha powder, lemon zest and white sesame. For dinner, I ordered my go-to rice bowl with coconut-scented rice, seasonal pickles, thai herbs and steak as the protein. They normally served this with Bavette, but the steak was a bit tough and chewy this time. Finished everything off with cheesecake with five spice crumble, yuzu marmalade for dessert. The vibe at the bar was relaxed and lively without feeling overwhelming, and the collab menu felt creative without trying too hard. The ingredients are very thoughtful for a fully developed flavor profile. Just what I would expect from the culinary minds of Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin. Definitely one of the regulars in my list when craving good cocktails with a casual but elevated food menu.

    Plenty of parking, lots of seating options both indoor and outdoor, no wait, easy ordering at the…read morebar, creative menu. We came here for a small late lunch during a hot day and this place checked all the boxes. Plenty of seating options and we loved the AC. Both high chairs and booster seats available for kids. The char siew pork belly was very good. Nothing like barbecue pork belly or asian char siew, but somehow they made it work. Chicken karaage was what you would expect, similar to what you get at Japanese places. Portions are big. The sesame rice noodles were highly reviewed but kinda underwhelming. Sauce was surprisingly spicy and the sesame flavor wasn't super obvious. We also tried the rendang beans and rice, which was a creative spin. I enjoyed the curried beans with the fragrant coconut rice. Nice spot to rest, relax, enjoy a meal and drinks. Enjoyed our experience.

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    Crispy Potatoes (~$8)
    Crispy Potatoes (~$8)
    Interior seating
    Interior seating
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    Saffron - Austin - indpak - Updated June 2026

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