Extremely friendly and kind employee, food is a 100/10 and I would 100% go again the butter chicken and rice is an amazing dish and it's in a perfect little spot that makes you feel closer to home with the way you are treated. read more

Saffron Express is an absolute gem on Davis Islands. Don't let its location inside a petrol station fool you--this is exceptional Indian cooking that rivals many full-service restaurants. The chicken biryani, butter chicken, egg curry, naan, and samosas were all out of this world. Everything is fresh, cooked to order, generously portioned, and spiced exactly to your liking. The kitchen team's roots trace back to Mumbai's legendary Taj Hotel, and that culinary pedigree comes through in every dish. The service was simply perfect--warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. There's also a small counter if you'd like to enjoy your meal onsite. As an unexpected bonus, I had a great time browsing the grocery side's eclectic and fairly priced wine selection while my food was being prepared. Saffron Express is far more than a takeout spot--it is a true culinary destination and easily one of Tampa's best hidden gems. I will absolutely be back. read more

I do love a good gas station Indian place. This review is for takeout. I ordered from the restaurant's website and picked up my food 20 minutes later. It was well packaged, and it was absolutely delicious! I ordered the chole bhatura and the butter chicken bowl. The butter chicken bowl came with rice, the chole bhatura did not (but of course it came with its fried bread). Both dishes were very good, but the chole bhatura was better. In fact, my very picky daughter ended up eating a bunch of it, and she has previously refused to try Indian food! I'll happily return for more delicious takeout Indian food. read more

A cute spot in Davis Island. It's a grocery store with an Indian/Indo-Chinese restaurant inside. The owners are so sweet and friendly. There are LOTS of vegan options, I highly recommend trying this spot out if you find yourself on DI. I loved the fresh-made style, everything came out piping hot and fresh. read more

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Is this an Indian food spot inside of a gas station? Yes. Is it at all what you would expect from an Indian food spot inside of a gas station? Absolutely not! This place is amazing! We've been here twice and both times we've been greeted warmly and helped with out food choices by very friendly staff. By the way, the gas station is very well set up inside. Ample seating room. The food spots well separated from the convenience store area. While we waited for our food, the owner came out both times to share some samples of their other delicious dishes. There is not a single thing I've tried from this menu that I haven't loved. Everything from the chicken tills masala and spicy goat curry, to the chicken and noodles and the lentil soup... all of it has been incredible. This is officially our favorite Indian food restaurant in the Riverview area. read more

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DELICIOUS homey food! The woman working there was very friendly; taking out an order online was easy, and pickup was fast. The portion sizes were great, and the medium-level spice was perfect for me. Get the garlic naan. It was a great side for meat and veggies. read more

My wife and I stopped in for lunch and we were happy we did. The service was amazing and the food was incredible. My wife had her favorite chicken fried rice she loved it. She said it was one of the best she has had 9.2. I had the chicken masala with rice it was awesome 9.2 this is a great little gem in the area. If you are hungry stop by and try this place. P.s the garlic Naom bread is delicious. read more

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I've been doing some regular fasting, and my taste buds have been tuned to REAL food, which is not always easy find. This food feels good and tastes delicious! Recommended!! read more

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I am glad that I finally decided to try this restaurant. It is located next to a gas station, so parking is a bit limited. Inside it share space with other 3 restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly, coming and checking if everything was fine, and making sure we enjoy our food. The one small down side is that took a bit longer to get our order, but it was because everything is made fresh!! I tried the Aloo Paratha, butter chicken and chicken Tikka pásala, and the paneer paratha. Everything tasted delicious. It was so much food that I had for the next day! I'm definitely going back to try more. read more

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Updating after one year because they remain consistently delicious. We order all time and it's just amazing every single time. It would be wonderful to see them in a private restaurant space with table service at some point.... Highly recommend. read more

Amazing and flavorful food in a gas station. Unbelievable find. So flavorful. I had butter chicken and husband has lamb tiki marsala and lamb naan. Good portions. Area was clean. I will definitely be back. read more

Saffron Xpress - Lamb tiki marsala with lamb naan Kids butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Last minute my mom and I decided to visit a location we saw online a weeks back. What a great decisions. The moment I walked to the window, the gentleman taking orders was so welcoming and even gave me samples to try. We ordered tandoori chicken, tiki marsala, chicken biryani, chickpeas, butter chicken and naan bread. All were delicious!!! Right amount of heat and crazy flavor. The place is clean and bright! We will be back. Try it out it won't disappoint. read more

Saffron Xpress - Tandoori Chicken (6) app Regular Chicken Biryani Chaana Masala Butter Masala Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

A friend and I stopped by Friday 1-9-2026 at about 1:30pm. My friend ordered Mild Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan I ordered Medium Chicken Tikka Masala. Both were very good. We ordered the larger of the 2 sizes and there was plenty, full of chicken and great flavor. I was able to take 1/2 home for dinner, so I was able to get 2 meals from mine. The owner / manager was very pleasant and helpful. I look forward to returning again soon. read more

The food at Saffron was very fresh and good. I ordered the chicken tiki masala and my wife had the chicken and lamb bowl. We also had chili garlic naan, which was made fresh at the restaurant. Our food had a little spice, but a good mango yogurt drink helped it wash it down. The service was great, the manager treated us to some naan to try out and it was delicious. The place is located within a gas station, but there are also an Italian ice cream store and some good treats there as well. The ambiance was nice, had chairs and tables for us to eat. We will definitely come back! Drunkin Noodle: no Thai iced tea??..bummer, but they did have a specialty drink with mango/coconut milk and yogurt..better half loved it, im just not a fan of yogurt. read more

The food was fantastic with a good sizes and fair prices! The employees were extremely friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about what they were serving. Don't let the location fool you, yes it's in conjunction with a shell station, but inside is clean and spacious with a fair amount of sitting space if you want to dine in. Definitely give it a try! read more

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The staff is great! Very inviting. We have tried a lot of indo/asian fusion food, they had great recommendations and a very large menu. The food was made to order, hot and fresh. For appetizers we got samosas, and garlic cheese naan. Samosas were great, and the naan was fresh and amazing. For main course we ordered the chicken indo-Chinese bowl, the chicken biryan, which were both great. Definitely going to return, think we just found our new favorite Indian/ indo-Chinese spot. read more

Amazing food and serious. I like the food specially buttered chicken............................thank you

Love this place. Excellent Indian food. I dont get out here where it is located often. When I do I come here. Had Lamb ND Chicken bowel. Just right amount of spice. read more

The food is worth the money. The dishes are loaded with meat. You don't find that often. The chicken soup is delicious and I recommend you give it a try. Don't let the gas station scare you. It's actually a food hall. Delicious read more

Don't be put off by the fact that it's in a gas station, because the food is amazing! You can order to go or eat in at the tables that are set up inside. They will give you a sample if you're unsure what to order. We love the Spinach Paneer, Butter Chicken, and the Naan Basket here. The Staff is always so friendly and accommodating. This is our go to place for Indian food! read more

"Great Indian food at local area in Riverview, Indo-chinesse fried rice with chicken was amazing generous size for f you hungry that's the place, my favorite "Butter Chicken" so tasty! Friendly service I do prefer pick up and order to go, still has somewhere to seat and shared tables to eat inside." read more

Services always great! Food was delicious and hot! Not to mention music while you wait was the perfect condiment.

The atmosphere was simple and quiet. It's kinda of a fast-food vibe with the seating but the food is made upon ordering and fresh. The owner/manager was very friendly and helpful with questions about menu items. The food was so delicious. Savory, flavorful and comforting. I had brought some of my food home and it was just as good the next day upon reheating. read more

Tikka masala chicken and lamb curry were super tender and very juicy, the seasoning in the sauce was absolutely perfect! We'll definitely be back!! read more

This is a nice place tucked inside a gas station. I really like the idea of gas stops offering hot, prepared meals. Pretty well priced with lots of options if you want something more and quick. Nice, small group managing everything inside. read more

Was visiting my parents and they asked if I wanted to try saffron xpress inside the gas station. We went and I have to say, I was amazed by the quality. We got the lamb biryani and butter chicken and it was soooo good! Everything tastes fresh and they gave us HUGE portions. Plus, the customer service was really lovely. I really think my parents stumbled on a gem when they found this place. read more

The food was fantastic! I didn't know what to expect from an Indian food restaurant in a gas station, but don't let the environment fool you, the food is great! read more

Very nice Indian Cuisine! They also cater! Came in today and had a couple classic dishes with the Turbo Naan bread! Mango Lassi was tasty too! read more

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I love love love Saffron Xpress. The food is always so fresh. This is my second time coming up to Riverview from Wimauma. I wish they would consider getting a location in Wimauma. Give them a try and you won't be disappointed. My favorite is Chicken Tikka Masala. Zachary read more

I'm not going to lie, I was a little hesitant when I pulled up and realized the restaurant was in a gas station but we gave it a try. When we walked in, it almost reminded me of a food hall, several places to eat within the gas station. It was very clean with several options for seating. The service was great, the owner (I think) was very attentive and helpful. The food was so good. Good sized portions, I ordered the vegetable korma and my husband ordered the lamb vindaloo and we shared the garlic naan. Everything was perfectly cooked and had the right amount of spice. We were both pleasantly surprised. And to top it off, there's also a little ice cream shop there as well, so we finished with dessert. Will definitely be back! read more

Even though in a gas station - the food is beyond amazing! Chat was superb, fresh chai, the kebabs were back like home in India -and to top it- amazing service. Don't worry about location- the food is worth every bit read more

This place was really great to me Saturday and the staff were very welcoming and friendly! I was in the area after having service done and deciding to give it a try! Food was excellent and order completed early! I will be back again! read more

Food is amazing, great flavors. Staff is super friendly and service was impeccable. Highly recommended! You can order ahead and convenient pick up. Happy to have this gem in Riverview. read more

Best Indian cuisine ever. This place is amazing and the owner went above and beyond to serve us. Incredible food.

Great customer service and great food! So many vegetarian and vegan options. Everything was made fresh to order. I'll definitely be a loyal customer! read more

Really good Indian food! Great customer service! It's easy to order online and pick it up to-go. We've been here twice now and will certainly be back again. read more

Five stars for the food and service. Ambiance is different as the establishment is part of a food court in a service station with utilitarian seating at long metal tables with a NFL game on the TV. The food was lovely prepared and served by the owner who took time to discuss the preparation and ingredients. The portions were generous and delightful to the palate. It was different to have such a lovely meal in the austere environment while watching a football game (which we never do). There is a mini-mart, pizza shop and Italian ice, gelato and ice cream businesses as well.We had fun, lots of laughs and a perfect meal. We will return soon! read more

Best Indian food I've found in Tampa, and in a gas station no less! Lamb Rogan Josh, Curry, butter chicken, and the off menu vegetable Bhindi (sp?) are all incredible. Portion sizes are solid and will likely ensure leftovers are available. The owner truly values every customer and is always very grateful for your business. Highly recommend. read more

This Indian restaurant fits most lifestyles. The walk up counter to place an order is quick and efficient. The food is delicious. Try the Rice Pulav or the Rice Biryani​ with Chana Masala. It is spot on delicious. The Butter Chicken and Chicken Korma is one of the best I've had. I like the idea of casual atmosphere and not have to wait too long for my order. We definitely will be back!! Oder the Indo Chinese fried rice! read more

This is the best Indian food I've ever had!! So delicious and fresh!! We are always looking forward to treating ourselves to Saffron Xpress!