The tandoori chicken is so good and flavorful and the people listened to our order to not make it spicy so that's good and the music there was nice read more

Food is just okay, and portions are laughable. Chicken tikka masala is just tomato puree. Palak paneer my partner got he couldn't touch. We ordered no spice on it and it was spicier than my tikka. The naan was cold and really dreadful. No flavor, soggy mess. Rice, chicken, and paneer portions were tiny. All sauce instead. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Excellent!!! Found this hidden gem after seeing a catering truck driving around Zionsville. Stopped in for a quick lunch. Very good food - lunch special CHICKEN MADRAS with rice and naan had perfect amount of spice, veggies with a lovely crunch, excellent sauce, and tender flavorful chicken. Restaurant was very clean. Service was especially good-kind, fast, attentive and very considerate. Pricing was right on spot for such a great meal. Serving size was plenty for 2 meals!! Atmosphere was fun and welcoming. Can't wait to go back with family and friends! read more

Saffron Indian Restaurant - CHICKEN MADRAS, rice, naan - Indian Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

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The kathi rolls we tried for lunch were very tasty and stuffed with veggies and paneer. They were so big that we couldn't even finish them. Our server was nice, but service was a bit slow and lacking. The restaurant is clean and has a bunch of small tables. read more

Saffron Indian Restaurant - 3. Paneer TikkaKathi Roll Lunch Special - Indian Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

I ordered the takeout Malai Kofta one evening. The curry itself was fine. There were three kofta balls, when Moon Indian would serve at least 4-5. Also, the rice portion was pretty puny. For $15.99, you would hope to get more food. I can't comment much on service as we got takeout. The inside did look nice. And it's close to where I live. But yeah, portion size not good. It's just not, and there are alternatives. read more

First rate Indian food and very good service. We ordered three entrées so that we had plenty of leftovers and chose the lamb vindaloo, the chicken tikka masala, and the butter chicken. All were seasoned perfectly and really delicious. We added some garlic naan, which was just OK to be honest and of course the meal came with plenty of rice. Price was right and the atmosphere was just so so but I had a great dinner and a wonderful conversation with my dining partner. I would definitely go back and I'm looking forward to it. read more

Small place in a strip mall. The service and food were great. We were driving through town and found it through Yelp. We noticed they also do a brisk carry out business. One serving fed two of us. read more

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Absolutely terrible service. The food was great but service was extremely slow. Was waiting over 45 minutes before anything came out, other people got theirs about 25 minutes after we came in and we didn't even have our appetizer out. Once again, the food is amazing but the service isn't always the best. read more

The food at Saffron is fantastic! Hands down some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Fresh, flavorful, spicy and delicious. Our dinner club dined tonight. We had reservations in the newly opened restaurant in Zionsville. Our table was ready in their small dining room. The menu is diverse with a great selection of vegetarian options and non-vegetarian. We each ordered an entree and shared a bit. All entrees came with Basmati rice. Portions are generous. The Garlic Naan is incredible. The bread is fresh made and the garlicky buttery spices are fabulous. Best naan ever. I ordered the Bhindi Masala (fried okra with spices) which came with basmati rice. The okra was flavorful with lots of onions, tomato and Indian spices. My husband had the Tandoori Shrimp which was a colorful dish of large flavorful shrimp and a mix of vegetables and spices. The shrimp was a bit spicy hot (which I loved). My favorite dish was the Malai Kofta composed of paneer and potato dumplings in the most delicious creamy spicy cashew sauce. I could eat this all day. The service is friendly and kept water glasses full. The dining room is small - maybe 10 tables that filled quickly. We made reservations. There is no alcohol. Water, sodas and lemonade, lassi and tea. They do a robust carry out. I'm anxious to try everything on the menu. read more

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Good food. Chicken 65 and chicken tikka. Ordered on grub hub and food was ready 10 min after the 10 min window I was given. Delicious. Good service. read more

Saffron Indian Restaurant - 23. Chicken 65, 33. Chicken Tikka - Indian Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

Today is July 12th, 2024 and it's the grand opening of Saffron Indian restaurant in Zionsville!! Let me tell you, it's about time!!! We love Indian cuisine and it's finally down the road from our home. So far they don't have alcohol but I'm sure that will change down the road. The food was great!!! We ordered Chicken Korma, Butter Chicken and garlic Nan. We also ordered a coke that was starting to freeze ( kinda nice actually). The Nan was huge and was great for wiping up the delicious curry. The korma was kinda sweet. You could taste hints of raisin in it. The Butter chicken was savory and both dishes soaked up the basmati rice to perfection. They also offer spice levels 1-10, we opted for a 7 but we'll go higher next. I'm definitely returning to Saffron and I wish them all the success for years to come. read more

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Very good Indian food. Service is just one person, who is very nice but they sometimes need to help her. Nice selection and have not had anything bad read more

So so so yummy. We got samosas, butter chicken, lamb biryani, and garlic naan. It was outstanding. Would reccomend read more

Saffron Indian Restaurant - Yummy - Indian Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

Walked in and were seated immediately. We ordered chicken biryani, chicken tikki masala and garlic naan. Everything was very flavorful and good portion size. Lacking on decorations but will not stop me from coming back. Next time we will try a few new dishes. read more

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You can smell the curries from the parking lot. Delicious. Located in a little strip mall, this place seems to do a lot of carry out business. However, it is also a rather nice place to dine in. The tables and the settings are really nice. Love the gold 'silver'ware. Your water will always be refilled by the time you're not even halfway through it. The menu is quite extensive with quite a few options I had not seen before. Of course I can't remember the names of most dishes, but let's just say, no one in our group had any complaints. Well, one exception. The side order of pickled veggies was quite overpowering and I don't think most American tastebuds are ready for that. The garlic naan was absolutely delicious, as was the butter chicken and the lamb byriani. I had the chicken appetizer, like fried nuggets but better. Someone had the stuffed potato patties, which I will definitely order next visit. I tried the Gobi Manchurian, which was presented beautifully and was very tasty. Didn't have a whole lot of sauce with it, I would have like more of that so I could cover my rice with it. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are quite generous. Everyone at our table had to take boxes home. What a great little place. read more

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I was very excited for the opening of this new Indian restaurant in Zionsville. The inside of the restaurant is very nice and modern. I loved the marble wall look and the fine dining feel. Their prices are a little higher than most Indian restaurant but I think they are going for a more fine dining Indian so the prices would follow that. There is a lunch special menu which we ordered off of. We ordered the paneer tikka masala and butter naan to go. It did take about 20 minutes for them to make our food but they were very nice while we waited and let us sit at a table and brought us water. The butter naan is the best naan I've very tasted. It was large and warm and very fresh. The paneer tikka masala was delicious. I am looking forward to coming back here again with my husband for a date night. read more

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I've done both eat-in and carry-out, and each time the food was flavorful, had just the right amount of spice (we do medium), and was plentiful. The number of vegetarian and vegan options are impressive, and they removed nuts for me (allergy) from dishes that commonly come with nuts. Super happy to have an Indian restaurant in Zionsville, and ecstatic that their food is delicious. (In-house service, too, was great) read more

I looked at the website and was tempted to go. It's really should not be a dine-in place, rather a pickup joint. About 35 seats and that too very congested for people to pass by! TV playing Bollywood numbers just like any other Indian place. More of distraction than ambiance. The other table was so close to ours that it was difficult to enjoy! The food was good, wait staff was trying hard but not up to the service industry standard. I need to try their buffet.. read more

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This is a tidy little restaurant that has a lot to go for it. Food is mostly North Indian and with a sprinkling of Indo -Chinese dishes thrown in - try Cauliflower Manchurian! Dishes as sumptuous and there is always more to take home. All the dishes are authentic Indian such as you would get in an Indian home kitchen. Truly a delight. read more

This place has some really good food. The naan is way overpriced but it taste really good. The owner I believe is a lady that you'll see working there from time to time. If you drive by and see her in there go in there and you'll have a great experience, but if you don't see her, just expect to speak with some young kid that seems like they just don't wanna be there. I had to beg the guy for napkins and utensils to eat the food. I understand not speaking much English, but other people that don't speak very good. English are still very nice and respectful. I'm assuming it's the owner's son or nephew or has some relation to the owner because I don't really know how they're working in there. Besides that rude guy with no personality the food is pretty dang good. I don't really have any negatives to say about it. read more

Oh yum! First visit to Saffron and surely not the last. The restaurant itself is quite small, but packed with delicious smells and happy customers. Our party of 5 was seated immediately on a busy Saturday night and service was quick and friendly. Everyone in our group ordered different dishes at different spice levels, and we were all more than satisfied! Even the few of us who were sweating a little were happy about it! The garlic naan was delicious, the appetizer platter excellent, and I ordered their butter chicken, as I've not experienced a lot of Indian cuisine before, and loved it! Will definitely mix it up next time with my choice, and level up the spices. Super excited to be within walking distance of Saffron! read more

Saffron Indian Restaurant - Butter Chicken (front) & Chicken Tikka Masala (back) - Indian Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

Loved my food. I've been waiting for it to open and for a chance to go. You really can smell the place from the streets and I have been wanting to go since it opened. My chicken tikka masala was delicious and the garlic naan was awesome. Everyone was very friendly and the place was packed. We got there just in time to get a table- so I know next time to get there early or maybe try calling ahead if that's possible. And there will be a next time. read more

Four of us met tonight at Saffron's on Oak Street in Zionsville. This was the first time here for all 4 of us. There's lots of parking, including handicapped parking, in the strip center parking lot. Saffron's isn't a humongous restaurant but has many four top tables. They offer a lunch and dinner menu along with most of the favorite appetizers and entrees we're all familiar with. They offer most meats, including goat, lamb and mutton, and seafood specialties. Many vegetarian specialties and fried rices are also options. I usually order one of the 3 types of spicy potatoes (Aloo) as my appetizer. Tonight, I ordered the Aloo Tikki Chaat appetizer. These are spiced potatoes served in patty form (Chaat) and topped with chutney and yogurt. I meant to order the Aloo Tikki with spices and herbs on the diced potatoes that are served crispy and crusty. They remind me of roasted diced potatoes. Another version of their spicy potatoes is the Dahi Puri, which are mini, crispy shells filled spiced potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and chutney. All three are delicious. The other appetizers ordered were the Plain Naan and two orders of the Garlic Naan. The Papadum, 4 thin, crispy lentil wafers spiced with cumin and black pepper were also ordered, which can be a side dish or appetizer. The same individual ordered the mixed pickles and fruit, which wasn't well received by the table due to the harsh aroma and taste, as Saffron describes, vibrant and tangy spices. If I remember correctly, the other appetizer was the tender, Chicken Pakora with chicken in a spiced batter and deep fried. Everyone shared the appetizers, except the Mixed Pickles. I ordered the extremely tender Buttered Chicken for my entree, cooked in a wonderful, creamy spiced tomato and butter sauce. This is a well-known Indian favorite, even for those who don't care for most Indian dishes. I often order two orders of garlic naan so I can dip naan in this delicious Buttered Chicken sauce. Leftovers never go uneaten, and both the sauce and naan reheat well. The second entree was the Gobi Manchurian, which is a battered and fried cauliflower (gobi) dish served in a tangy and flavorful sauce of peppers, onions, and soya. The third entree was the Chicken Palak, which is tender sautéed chicken with flavorful creamed spinach. The last entree was a one pot meal of mutton biryani with basmati rice, aromatic spices, and herbs. I have never been able to bring myself to sample lamb, so Bob cut me a tiny piece of his mutton. I was warned that mutton is an older lamb with a stringer piece of meat and a stronger flavor than a tender, milder flavor of younger lamb. I did not care for the mutton for the same reasons I was warned about. Bob, on the other hand, enjoyed it very much. Our server was friendly, listened carefully, answered questions, and the others kept water glasses filled, and used dishes removed from the very full table. Requested carry out containers, and our bill arrived and returned quickly. I would highly recommend Saffrons if you're in the area. We all enjoyed our dinner and left very full with containers of leftovers for lunch the next day. read more

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Very cute restaurant. The service was very good. The food was delicious. We will be back!

This place may not look "fancy" but the food is absolutely the BEST Indian food I've ever had. Been to a couple other Indian restaurants over the years and never anything this memorable. Hubby wanted to try it and so glad we did! Prices are adequate for the quantity you get (we had plenty leftovers!). This will be on our regular rotation from now on. read more

I have not yet found a better chicken tikka masala in the Indy area. You can't beat it!! So much sauce included, not dry chicken, a perfectly spiced and creamy. I highly recommend. Their garlic naan is also to die for. read more

Yes it is in a strip mall but don't let that fool you - the food is fantastic! All the usual dishes you expect are great: chicken tikka, palak paneer, aloo gobi, samosas, etc. The chicken Kathi roll on the lunch menu is excellent and the tandoori chicken comes out on a sizzling cast iron platter, like fajitas at a Mexican place - just amazing! read more

We frequent this restaurant often. Excellent food and very accommodating! Highly recommend

Great food. Great portions. Had some trouble ordering through yelp/grubhub maybe try ordering through the website or doordash pickup. read more

Excellent food! Everything was delicious, not overly oily or salty. Just delicious! They have a dedicated vegetarian menu and can make things vegan if you ask! We loved that. Highly recommend if you want excellent food, amazing service and a cute place to enjoy your meal! read more

Saffron Indian Restaurant - Samosa chat! Excellent appetizer - Indian Near Me - Zionsville, Indiana

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Food is great and the prices are very reasonable and service is great as well. I would highly recommend if you like Indian food. It is my favorite Indian restaurant in the near Indy area. read more

Food is very tasty. However, they do not have spice levels dialed in yet. I ordered 3 meals all mild. My husband typically orders medium and I usually order mild but can eat some of my husband's. We both thought that the mild was definitely medium! Almost could not eat mine due to the spice level. Also think naan should be included like most other places. If the spice level was on point I would give it all stars. read more

This is our regular go to restaurant for amazingly delicious homemade like food. Always excellent service.

A great addition to Zionsville. The food was fresh and delicious! The restaurant is clean and the service is excellent with calm music in the background. I got the chicken tikka masala lunch plate which comes with rice and naan. It was EXCELLENT. My sister got the lamb vindaloo meal which was again, EXCELLENT. Our vegetable pakora appetizer was amazing, too. We're looking forward to having such a great place so close! read more

Authentic and delicious flavors. Huge menu of options to try. The crew there is very kind as well.

The food was very good- not fast food, as it is not microwaved. Had the mixed grill platter, shared with friend. Liked it all - the fish was a bit dry but other than that- very flavorful. Some of Their prices have already gone up from grand opening a week ago! But Indian food available in an area that has needed it for so long is VERY exciting! I saw many pick up carry out as well. read more

Best Indian food I have had in my life. The Chicken Curry was fantastic. I also had bites off of my other family member's plates. Everything was great. Service and ambiance were great. read more

So excited to have this addition in Zionsville! The food is amazing with many great options for vegetarians! read more

Food was delicious. Portions are large. 1 adult could easily share a meal. The veg platter appetizer is great! Samosas are good and not too spicy. read more

The food was wonderful. The person who served us was really nice and described everything to us. The restaurant's ambiance was wonderful.