If you love high quality, reasonably priced, fresh Middle Eastern food and you are in Albany then head over to Zaffron. Some friends and I were passing through and came here. After tasting some of the food we all decided that we will definitely return. Absolutely an incredible experience. read more

Great spot for a quick, nutritious and filling lunch! I stopped by after landing at the Albany airport in search of a casual bite to eat before beginning a road trip and was fully satisfied. The young lady at the counter helped guide me through their menu options and made sure that I selected an option that would be best for my dietary preferences. Pro tip - the brown rice is cooked with chicken stock so if you're vegetarian, go for the regular white rice. I ended up with the falafel bowl and added most of their veggie toppings as well as the tahini sauce, hot sauce, and a lemon vinaigrette sauce. Sauce me up. The serving size was generous and everything tasted fresh. Just what I needed to fuel the rest of the day's adventures. read more

Zaffron Kitchen - Inside decor - Mediterranean Near Me - Latham, New York

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Excellent! Don't miss this place! Wow! The food is so fresh and so good, so many fresh flavors! I got the chicken kebab bowl. Chicken meat was moist even without white sauce. They don't drown it in white sauce unless you want it that way. The brown rice was flavored so well! You can choose white or brown. They give you all the toppings you want and they're all fresh, high quality. There are so many tangy, delicious flavors all together! Chicken is grilled fresh, so you have a 10-15 min wait, but I like that rather than premade chicken. It's a quiet, clean, peaceful restaurant with plenty of seating. Smells clean. They're very popular. People come to eat or for takeout. But you wouldn't know. Service was perfect! Shri was fast, efficient, so respectful, asking everyone how they like the food. She really welcomed me and every customer. I wish all people at such places were like her! Generous with servings and respectful, she looked like she really wants you to enjoy and come back! They have lamb chops, salmon, shrimp kebabs, all sort of Mediterranean foods. They won't skimp on toppings. You'll be full and want to return! Highly recommend! read more

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This place had very delicious food and good customer service! We had a great time. The environment was great as well. read more

Zaffron Kitchen - Chicken Kebab Rice Plate Ground Beef Kebab Rice Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Latham, New York

Don't miss out on this small Halal take-out joint if you are in the Albany area. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice and modern, and the customer service is 100%. I came here for dessert, ordering the Rasmalai (cheese balls in saffron-flavored condensed milk). The server went in the back and prepared it fresh. The five minute wait was worth it. It was so delicious. I am new to Halal cuisine. Zaffron Kitchen is definitely the place to go if you want to experiment. I highly recommend. read more

Zaffron Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Latham, New York

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My Partner & I had a Amazing Experience at Zaffron Kitchen Saturday I had the Lamb Chops & Rice plate & My Partner had the Zaffire Salmon plate OMG Both plates were seasoned beautifully to taste Lamb was so tender & So Favorful The Salmon was also firm but tender inside & also So Favorful The Rice is off the chain I love the portion size & options of numerous sauces that were beyond delicious I will recommend This experience to everyone I know & meet Prices are Very Reasonable too read more

Tried this new Mediterranean/Afghan restaurant for the first time tonight. We ordered takeout. Two got bowls. One the Chicken Kebab Bowl and one the Ground Chicken Bowl. Both came with mixed veggies (corn, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas), hummus or baba ghanoush, and a choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice and white sauce. Both of our diners chose the well seasoned hummus. One had the basmati rice and one the white saffron rice. The meats were tender, tasty and decent sized portions. I ordered the Chicken Gyro over rice. It was a large portion that was customizable. I included onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, black beans, hummus, zafire sauce and white sauce. The meat tasted and had the texture of dark meat which I enjoy but some might not. The spices were good and I think I tasted some mint. The prices are comparable with similar places in the area. It's good to have another reliable option in the Latham area. read more

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Monday nights are hard to go out with so many businesses closed. Zaffron was one of the few small businesses open and serving food. We've eaten at many Mediterranean venues and will be adding Zaffrons to our list. I ordered a wrap expecting to get a pitta stuffed with the usual lettuce, tomato, onions of other wraps plus the protein. Yes, it was a wrap (not pita) stuffed with a tender delicious marinated chicken. So tender, I had to look at it to be sure this was indeed a chicken breast. It did have some sauce on it, but extra is provided in the event it wasn't enough. I also got a Pina colada virgin smoothie. SO got a rice platter of lamb Kabobs, rice and a salad, which was more than plentiful. Parking was plentiful since this strip mall was basically closed except for Zaffrons. Food was plentiful and (as said before) delicious. Staff at Zaffrons were more than pleasant and food is cooked and brought to customers quickly. Well worth a first time and return trips as well. read more

The food was good and delicious. Clean place and nice staff . One the best mixed over rice I've ever had . I highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

First time there and the experience was great! The food was amazing. Portions were plenty and full of flavor. Service was spot on and atmosphere was nice too! read more

Zaffron Kitchen delivers flavorful, satisfying dishes. The chicken over rice was tender and well-seasoned, with fragrant rice and fresh accompaniments. The ground chicken was equally tasty, nicely spiced and juicy. Portions are generous and service was friendly. One caveat: both dishes leaned noticeably salty--seasoning felt a bit heavy at times. If you prefer milder flavors, ask for light salt. Overall, a solid spot for hearty, aromatic meals, just watch the salt level. Worth trying for flavor lovers who tolerate salt. read more

Food was good. Portions size are big, price is just like any other New York restaurant. I liked that they gave me a bunch of humus and chopped salad. Ambience was quiet. It's really new and there were less people around for lunch. I do think they can do bit better with beef chopped, it seems like they used a beef patty and cut it up and put on top of my rice. I wished it was more like shawarma or steak type shredded beef chunks. For $$ yes I would like something next level. That's the only comment I have. read more

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My first visit the staff was very friendly, they explained their menu and help me order. I ordered a chicken kabab bowl and it was great. I have been back to get the Zaffron Burger, hummus appetizer and the chicken and beef gyro over rice. Everything was fantastic. Most of their menu does not contain Gluten. This is a really good option for anyone with a gluten alergy. read more

First time here. Food was great and owner/staff is very friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

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This place has a unique dinner item that is like a chipotle style rice bowl. You can select a dozen or more unique middle eastern options to flavor your rice bowl with any combinations of pickled, savory, fresh vegetables that really give you endless options to fit any ceaving you have. Definitely check out the white rice"garlic" sauce. The meat is incredibly seasoned and tasty, not over cooked and seems to be made to order. Family run and that is always a plus with the personal and friendly service. Eat in is clean with comfortable seating, take out is perfect too with well made containers and sizable portions. I have went back a few times and they got the process down, consistently great! read more

Unbelievably good Mediterranean food. I'm in NYC all the time for work and frequently get chicken and rice. Zaffron Kitchen's version of hallal cart food is as good as and better than NYC street carts. My daughter got a chicken wrap and we shared grape leaves. read more

Zaffron Kitchen - Chicken and Rice NYC Style - Mediterranean Near Me - Latham, New York

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Wow! We found this restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try as there were so many good reviews and the menu looked interesting. The food was delicious with generous servings, we both had to bring some home. We tried the butternut squash and pita appetizer which was unique and a great way to start the meal. We both had basmati rice bowls, one with shrimp and the other with chopped meat kabab. You have a wide selection of yummy items to add to the bowl including grape leaves, babaganush, two kinds of hummus and many others. The food is Afghan which is a first for us. We're visiting from California but if we lived close by this would be a regular place to eat for us. The chef and his family were exceptionally welcoming. read more

Amazing food, excellent service and an ambiance only the best restaurants in the world have! Welcoming and quaint, unparalleled and unique/authentic variety and quality with the nicest people! I am *so* glad that stopped in and so now I will be a "regular"! Don't forget to sign up for their loyalty program! read more

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This place is amazing. I had a chance to talk to the owners who are passionate about their food. The meat is flavorful, tender and cooked to perfection First time we ordered the Barg Kebab (steak) and Chicken Kebab. Today we got the travelers platter for the whole family. While waiting I had a Zaffire burger which is a lamb/beef mix and was amazing. I am a big fan of this restaurant, give it a try. My wife has a few food allergies and they were very accommodating. read more

Ordered the beef/lamb cart style meal for lunch. There was only one other table seated who already had their food, but still ended up waiting 15 minutes for it to be ready for 5 of the same orders. The meat portion was a little disappointing, which made the meat to rice ratio a little off. However, the taste itself was good as there is also a large selection of toppings. I got the mild sauce which was perfect as it wasn't too spicy and added great flavor. I typically can never handle the red sauce associated with cart style dishes. I feel as it is a bit overpriced but come check it out for yourself. read more

This place ROCKS!!! Ambiance is casual and nice. People who work here pleasant. And the food is outrageous!!! So glad I found this restaurant. read more

Delicious and mouth watering. Good service and atmosphere. I had a lamb dish and the meat was tender and savory. Would definitely go back.

This place is FIRE. Me and my girl were here last summer, and they have the best Mediterrinean food ever. I got the Chicken Kebab Bowl, and so did she. It was awefully delicious with all the good seasoned flavored tasting meat and sauce. Their dessert is amazing too. Nice looking family owned restaurant type. I also like the Kadoo. It taste really good and rich. Place is inexpensive as well. We will be back for more. read more

Excellent food and service. Got the eggplant app (forgot the name) and it's absolutely delicious. Wish they had it in entree size. Also got the falafel bowl with brown rice and toppings as well as the beef bowl with white rice and toppings. We both loved our food. Tzatziki sauce on both. If I had ONE thing to be super picky about, I wish that I had asked for more sauce on the falafel as falafel is sort of dry. But the food was great and the girl behind the counter was helpful and nice. Will return asap. read more

The customer service was great and the food was fresh & delicious. I ordered the shrimp bowl, butternut squash soup, and chicken plate. I appreciate the kindness of acknowledging my grandson's birthday. Restaurant and restroom were clean. read more

Got the falafel wrap lunch meal which came with fries and a soda. It was great! Large wrap and a lot of fries. Flavor was terrific and they gave me a side of their hot sauce which was delicious. read more

Stopped here on drive from NYC to Vermont. Delicious! The meats were so flavorful, juicy, and tender. The sauces and toppings complemented the meats and rice so well! The server was very nice and helpful. Thank you for a great meal! read more

Excellent and super friendly service. The food was very fresh, tasty, and I like that they have late hours.

My sister and I were looking for a place to go out to dinner, and the place that we thought we were going was completely packed and had a 45 minute wait so we decided to look elsewhere and we landed on Zafron kitchen. The proprietor was very friendly and very accommodating, and he guided us on how to order. We both had a chicken kebab bowl it was great. There was more food than we can finish and it was all very fresh and tasty. It seems like it's more of a lunch place than a dinner place, but it would be great for takeout either way and we plan on returning. Great experience! read more

This is my new favorite restaurant! Been here three times in last few weeks. Food is consistently excellent. Fresh and perfectly seasoned. Especially enjoyed the Badenjan (eggplant) and beef kofta. Rice is superb with actual saffron! Hints of sumac and onion, just love it. Restaurant is clean and tidy. Prices are correct. A welcome addition. Love the staff here, super friendly and accommodating. read more

The food was amazing. The falafel was so fresh and I had never kadoo, so that was an interesting treat!

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is excellent in quality ingredients, portions and presentation. The staff/owners or anyone I interacted with, are ALL vested in pleasing and providing the best service. The facility itself is not impressive (they are located in a somewhat dreary small strip mall on New Loudon Road in Latham) but have, albeit economically, dressed it up inside with ethnically themed murals and fixtures which make it pleasant to (informally) dine in house. They put their resources into the food which is fine with me! Incidentally, they prepared a large amount of food for me on a Sunday afternoon at the last minute which I proudly served at a pool gathering this past September and it was the hit of the party! Thank you Zaffron! I'm looking forward to my next meal! read more

What a fantastic place. The food is fantastic and authentic. The staff are personable and know their menu. I've ordered to and stayed to dine in. The place is always clean. read more

Delicious food and great service! The worker was very patient with my family who had some restrictions. Will definitely be returning read more

Zaffron Kitchen - Chicken Over Rice Kadoo (Butternut Squash) - Mediterranean Near Me - Latham, New York

Just finished a delicious meal at Zaffron Kitchen. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. The staff is friendly and eager to help when ordering at the front counter. We ordered falafel, eggplant appetizer, chicken kabob wrap and chicken kabob salad. Everything was fresh and plentiful. It was evident that they take pride in the food they serve. In a sea of unhealthy pub food, this is a welcome, healthy addition to the fast casual space. Will definitely return. read more

What an amazing find , was hesitant to visit with low count of reviews but glad I did. If you haven't visited this place make sure you do. Apart from the regular fare you should also give the kabuli topping( just be aware that it sweet) a try we also tried the fish and the chicken kebabs . The host treats you like family and is very caring and polite. read more

The ambience is great, the service was super nice and they were pleased to patiently explain the menu. Food was AMAZING! If I didn't live 1000 miles away, this would be my regular joint. Superb stop on a road trip passing through that area. read more

The food is great and the staffs are friendly! I had tried their Beef Kebab (Barg) and also their chicken kebab, which they were both delicious. read more

Fantastic Zafire Burger! Just spicy enough. So much flavor. Felafel was on point. 10/10

Food was average but too expensive for the amount they give, place was nice and clean.