A Hidden Gem for Indian Cuisine in Ashburn, VA. I travel for food ... Saffron India in Ashburn, VA, truly delivered a chef's kiss experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was friendly and attentive, the ambiance was relaxing, and the food--absolutely outstanding. I drove 1.5 hours for my birthday lunch after a day at the spa, and it was well worth the trip. The standout dishes were the lamb chops, garlic naan, and the crispy spinach and spicy shrimp--all 10/10. I also took home the Chicken 65 and Tiger Prawn Shrimp ( a must have ) both of which were just as delicious. Be mindful that they close at 2:30 pm for preparation before dinner service, so plan accordingly. I left with enough food to last two days, and with plenty of parking in the shopping plaza, this spot is a must-try for any food lover in the area or just wanting to venture out . Highly recommend! read more

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Yesterday, we visited this restaurant. The food was good, and we enjoyed our meal. However, I heard from some of the employees that their salaries are often not paid on time. If this is true, it's very disappointing because the staff work hard every day and deserve to be paid promptly for their efforts. I hope the management takes this issue seriously and treats its employees fairly. I'm sharing this review in the hope that it encourages positive changes, because a restaurant's success depends not only on good food but also on how it values and supports its employees. read more

This dish was such a bright and satisfying mix of freshness and flavor! The crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes created the perfect base, while the tender tuna added a hearty and delicious touch. The boiled eggs and corn brought in just the right amount of richness and sweet crunch, making every bite feel balanced and wholesome. It's the kind of salad that's both filling and refreshing generous portions, vibrant ingredients, and a homemade feel that really stands out. A simple, honest meal that hits the spot every time read more

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine - Eggs - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Overall, their food was okay for me, they were a little different from Indian food I had tried before. I ordered Chicken Palak, Goan Shrimp Curry and Chicken Vindaloo. They all came with 1 appetizer (samosa) and 1 dessert. Only chicken Palak that I think I was impressive, the rest, tasted seem to mild. Anyway, their menu is quite variety and a lot of selection. As for service, there is nothing to complain. Restaurant is quite spacious and nice decorating. Saffron or Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine is located in Southern Walk Plaza, Ashburn, VA. Large outdoor parking lots are available and free. read more

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Was visiting VA and saw this restaurant with a 4.0 google review ... was a no brainer to pick this restaurant.. it turned out to be disappointment .. First of all, the interiors were good . They had a bar and lots of tables to sit and eat . Pathetic service . We ordered some drinks and even after 15 mins they didn't bring, nor took our order . The guys seemed not too interested in servicing customers. We had to then go ourselves and pick our drinks and bring back . Coming to food .... The guy wasn't able to tell us that there was Thali available . Nor the menu card had in it . He could t answer what's in the Thali etc. food came after 20-30 mins. Chicken 65 was the only thing that was tasty . Really good . Thali was very average . Chicken chettinad was very very average . No spice , no salt , no pepper . It was bland . They got paneer butter masala instead of paneer tikka .. was sweeeet ! Overall a very disappointing visit . Will probably not prefer to go back . 2/5 .. ambience good .. read more

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Saffron is my favorite Indian restaurant in Loudoun. Everything is fresh and flavorful. Although I haven't been to the buffet since before COVID, I recall it being wonderful with many selections and am planning to return soon. The service is attentive and caring. There's easy and ample parking in the shopping center. read more

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The changes to the butter chicken are awesome! Also live the new chicken 65 and even the rosemary/Gouda naan tastes better too. I love I can get the butter chicken as spicy as inwant (I like it fiery). Whatever they are doing, they need to keep doing it! I loved the food before but it's even better now. read more

I was overcharged for one item the Tandoori Chicken full size. I was charged $35, but the menu price was $26. read more

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine - Menu Tandoori chicken - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Got late lunch for pick up. My daughter liked her paneer tikka. That is the best I can say. I got vegetable pakoras which consisted of fried onion bits in chickpea batter, with other vegetables sprinkled with bits of other vegetables, instead of being chunks of vegetables. A definite miss. I also got tandoori mixed grill, the blandest I've ever had. My wife got boneless chicken biryani, which was definitely not a biryani. Instead, it was a hot chicken curry, too hot for her, mixed with highly spiced rice. The rice had a terrible imbalance: too much cardamom to the detriment of the other spices. It seemed like the kitchen slapped together what it had on hand instead of just saying it was out. We also had a barely passable butter chicken, underspiced and heavy on the cream. read more

I've had Saffron in Falls Church before and enjoyed my experience there, so I had high expectations for Saffron here. Overall, my friends enjoyed to food we ordered here and the portions were huge. Lots of leftovers for us to take home. Also, check in on Yelp to get 10% off your bill! GARLIC NAAN - 5 Our server asked if we wanted any garlic naan after we made our order and posed the question as if it was complimentary. Well, obviously we said yes, but we were charged for it anyway. Pooey. There's two large pieces of naan with lots of garlic and parsley which made it flavorful. The naan itself was fluffy with a bit of chew which I liked. LAMB KORMA - 20 Super creamy and nutty - this hearty curry really hit the spot for me this Sunday evening as I smeared it on top of my naan and basmati rice. The portion size was huge. There wasn't a lot of lamb pieces (maybe 5-6) and lots of curry. I would prefer a bit more lamb in the curry, but overall still extremely satisfying and comforting. LAMB BIRYANI - 20 Two of us ordered the lamb biryani which had a spicy kick after every bite. We all enjoyed this a lot and the rice was dry and seasoned well. There was a lot of parsley and garnish, and the lamb was flavorful and tender. The biryani has always been my favorite at Saffron. The portion size is huge and you can easily split it into 2-3 meals. CHANNA MASALA - 15 This one was so flavorful. I've never had chick peas curry before but I'm not sure how they made it so creamy and rich. The spice and flavors were delicious and it went well with our carbs. I'm glad my friend ordered this one because it gave me an opportunity to try something new and I enjoyed it! Overall, the food was great and the portion size was large. The interior is nice and clean, and our food came out at a reasonable time. read more

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This is the best Indian place in NoVA, Service excellent (like all Indian places). Tri it. Thank me later

Prob my 2nd or 3rd fav as far as taste in LC but excellent service gives it an edge! Our server was well-meaning and attentive albeit he handed me an unwrapped straw with his bare hand I thought was unsanitary so I end up not using. I think it's maybe just a cultural thing so it's not a biggie... In comparison, the Naan bread here was flaky and probably slightly overdone but had a nice garlic flavor. I still think the other place had the most perfect garlic Naan, ugh, it sets the standard... The lamb curry my hubby told me had excellent flavor and ate every bit of it over basmati rice & naan. I liked my butter chicken as well but I think the chicken was not as tender as Rupa's or Pind's. Still, flavor was up to par with predecessor competitors... All in all a solid place when in crave for this flair! I would not mind coming back, if a friend asks me to... read more

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Had a great Valentine's Day meal at Saffron. The owner is very attentive to RSVP, even though you just submit a message on their website requesting RSVP. I had the chicken lasooni kabob, very flavorful thighs, so much I had enough for lunch the next day. Wife got Goan shrimp curry. Gobi Manchurian cauliflower was like a buffalo style cauliflower, but better! Very attentive service, but they wait for you to ask for the check. read more

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine - Chicken Lasooni Kabab - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

10/10 for the best Indian food in the Ashburn area! This has been my favorite Indian restaurant for years! The food is excellent and tastes amazing! The Paneer Tikka and Palak Paneer are my favorites! Service is very good, always very courteous. The place has a nice ambiance. read more

The samosas were prepared much better than I expected. The entire cuisine, service, and environment were beyond my expectations. I definitely will be coming back and I recommend everyone to try out the food here. There are vegetarian options as well. read more

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Indian buffet, the perfect mid-day meal! While in Ashburn for work I found myself quite hungry and opted to head to the closest Indian place for a quick lunch. Everything was good at Saffron, but nothing amazing stood out. Service was okay but the buffet options were sparingly available. If I wanted to chew on bare lamb bones, that was an option but the meat was already picked through. I would say that the general mood was good and wasn't at all noisy. read more

Wow! The food, service, and ambiance is amazing! Our party of 8 had the best time sharing dishes, including juicy and delicious lamb chops, tandori chicken, and tikka masala. The wait staff was so kind and attentive. We will be back veey soon. Highly recommended! Its very reasonably priced. read more

Being Indian myself, I'm a little iffy about eating Indian food out. Part of me feels like I can just cook it at home, while the other part of me feels like it won't be authentic. Nonetheless, I decided to take a chance on Saffron after hearing that they had an amazing lunch special. A huge thali for either $15 or $17. Let me start by saying it is SO much food. Truly a deal! The owners are so sweet and attentive and handle all my chutney requests and substitutes effortlessly! I typically get the non vegetarian option and sub out the lamb for an extra chicken dish. The thali is chefs choice, so whatever they choose to make that day. I usually will ask ahead of time what's on the menu for their lunch special and then decide if I want to go full veggie or not. My favorites are the murgh makhani (also known as Butter Chicken), saag paneer (spinach and other greens), and chicken korma (yogurt, nut based cream sauce). In addition they give you a little appetizer (samosa, aloo tikki, etc), plus rice, naan, raita, pickle, veggie salad, and a dessert! It's always a fun surprise to see what dessert they give you. I pray for gulab jamun or rasmalai. Pro tip: They have little containers to take each item to go if you're stuck with leftovers, which I usually am. read more

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine - Thali lunch special (Indian platter of several different dishes). - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Saffron is the best Indian restaurant in Ashburn, maybe all of NoVa. My family and I have been going to Saffron for almost a decade and would go very frequently in the past. Unfortunately due to covid we have taken a hiatus for the last 3 year and this was our first time returning. To our pleasant surprise the quality and taste of the food was just as good as we remembered! The service is very personable as it has always been and in addition to an attentive waiter, the manager came to check on us a couple times too! They even offered me a free dessert for my birthday, but I was too full from the dinner so I had to decline The curries here are delicious and the portion sizes are huge. Eating family-style and accounting 1 curry per 2 people is the best way to dine here! The naan is also great, not too chewy and has a good crisp (highly recommend trying the bullet naan) The only con of this restaurant is that it is kind of small so if there is another big party there, it gets pretty loud which can be a nuisance. read more

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The service was superb. The ambiance was wonderful and comfortably quiet. The food is delicious and my buryani delicious as always! I haven't been here in a couple of years because our friends weren't able to meet us due to COVID. read more

Amazing food and excellent service. Owner is very helpful, they are the best for North Indian food in this area

We been going for last 10 years, always great experience. Great taste, good ambiance, good quality and perfect size. We catered from Saffron multiple and never any issue or complaints. One of our top choice for Indian Punjabi food. read more

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine - Vegetarian Lunch Box - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Oh this place always delivers tasteful dishes . I love the paneer tikka masala, samosas, & lamb curry . The nan is always fresh and tasty , my favorite is the rosemary gouda. I highly recommend the buffet on the weekend , great value and variety. read more

Delicious! We last ate here was before covid. We ordered the same things and they tasted just as good as we remembered. read more

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I did not intend on dining at Saffron, but instead at a nearby restaurant. However, I was drawn in my the fantasatic aroma coming from the restaurant so I decided to eat there. Overall, it was a great experience. The atmosphere was very relaxing. They have a small, but nice bar. I had their shrimp appetizer, and it was delicious! I had the curry lamb shank for dinner and loved it. The sauce on the lamb shank was outstanding. I am glad I decided to dine at Saffron and will be back to try more from their menu. If you haven't tried Saffron, I recommend you go. You won't be disappointed! read more

The food is mostly excellent with the occasional just okay moment. Portion sizes could be a little bigger. Love the place and will be back. read more

Owner is very friendly, Staff are friendly server was *** SHRI ***he was really nice recommended the best dish great customer service. Lamb chop curry was amazing! Gulab jamun dessert was fantastic! read more

ASHBURN, VA 12/10/18 TAKE-OUT DINNER +They give you a 24 oz. (900 ml) round container full of basmati rice, if you order two main entrees. +The food was piping hot, to the point it burned my hand when I pulled the entrees out of the bag. I liked it. +The take-out orders are double-bagged; a paper bag and a plastic one. I feel the paper bag helps maintain the temperature of the food. +The okra ("Bhindi Chaman") was lightly fried and flavorful. +The Butter Chicken was delicious. +The customer service is fairly decent. +The weekend lunch buffet selection is pretty solid. +They have another location in Falls Church, so they must be doing something right. -No loyalty rewards program. Overall, this a fairly nice Indian restaurant that I would recommend if you are in the Ashburn area. Check them out! read more

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I'm a regular customer here . Delicious food. I've ordered the below and every dish was tasty :- Paneer tikka masala Daal makhani Baingan Bharta Matar paneer Butter naan Jeera rice Being an Indian Restaurant, you'll always find good Vegetarian options. Also there's plenty of parking. It's a good restaurant for a larger group. Slightly overpriced but worth the penny. read more

We have been a patron of this place for over 6 yrs now . We have catered for large and small events alike. But the last catering was a disaster . The food was completely tasteless and the rice items went bad the night off the event. I called the manager to give him. Feedback the next day on his cell phone that was shared by him . He didn't care to call back. But after few of my local guest wrote a negative review on yelp only then I get a phone back from him. Unfortunately, that was the last time we have ordered from this place. Sad as at one time this was a good place to eat in our area. read more

This place is decent Indian food, but there are better places with better value. Nice ambiance though, if you're planning on eating in.

Our server Anil was amazing- he recommended good options. All of them were a hit. Definitely going back. We ordered kurkari chaat, kofta and Bhindi. read more

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine - Excellent food. Our server provided exceptional customer service. Our server 'Anil Sood' recommended the dishes and they all were a hit. - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Ordered takeout few times and it's so delicious. You can never go wrongh with butter chicken. The samosas are cooked perfectly. Garlic naan is an absolute MUST. So buttery and warm and soft And omg just get it read more

I ordered the chicken tikka masala and an order of samosas for pick up on a rainy day. The only thing positive I can say is it was fast service. The restaurant itself looked clean but was empty (probably due to the weather). Unfortunately, it was the most disappointing Indian food I've ever had in my life. Absolutely no spice. No taste. Nothing. The color and consistency wasn't even right. Portions was honestly small in comparison of other restaurants in the area. The samosas were nothing to talk about. Over breaded and just flavorless. I hate writing negative reviews like this, but I truly felt like I was better off with a frozen meal from the grocery store. read more

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Delicious, Fresh, and great customer service! Me and brother come here at least twice a month! Our favorite Indian food in Ashburn. read more

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Good. Ambiance good choices at bar and food choices which covers wide range of regions from India

At 9:05 pm on a Sunday...they don't want to serve customers! I have been a loyal customer for years and I do enjoy the food but today's experience has made me rethink my loyalty. The restaurant clearly says open till 10 pm...I know the team at Saffron personally as I have catered food many times. read more

Good food quality and awesome service ! We were there for lunch buffet and liked their vada, goat curry and tadka daal

Ordered 4 entrees, an app, and two naans through Uber eats. Was immediately disappointed opening my naans to see I paid $9 for 2. That's absolute insanity, I never would have ordered them knowing this and I just moved from LA county where everything is overpriced. Chicken 65, chicken biryani, and channa masala were super tasty! Butter chicken was average and we were disappointed in the portion size for $19. Paneer was much larger than I'm used to and really overcooked to the point it was black so it couldn't absorb the sauce at all, not very flavorful. Overall, very hit or miss experience. At these prices I would expect better quality food. read more

Ordered chicken biryani and i thought it would be good as it is almost for $17 but a big mistake! Biryani is cooked like chicken tava fry - oily, mushy, full of masala. I wasted money and health by eating that. With Chicken Biryani my experience was very bad. PS: It's a peak of covid and no one in the restaurant was wearing a mask! read more