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    Saffron Indian Cuisine

    8769 Northpark Drive

    Johnston, IA 50131


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    Vegetarian Entrées
    Non-Vegetarian Entrées
    Tandoor (Clay Oven) Specialties
    BIRYANIS
    Saffron Special BIRYANIS
    Rice Specials
    Indo-Chinese Specials
    Kids' Menu
    Breads
    Desserts
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    Featured Items

    • Garlic Butter Naan

      Buttery naan with roasted garlic, perfect with any curry
      $4.95
    • Butter Chicken

      Tandoori chicken in a creamy tomato and butter-based gravy
      $15.95
    • Veg Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Crispy turnovers stuffed with a spiced potato and green peas filling, served with chutneys
      $5.95

    Vegetarian Appetizers

    • Veg Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Crispy turnovers stuffed with a spiced potato and green peas filling, served with chutneys
      $5.95
    • Veg Pakora

      Mixed vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy
      $10.95
    • Samosa Chaat

      Crispy samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, and mint chutney
      $10.95
    • Gobi 65

      Cauliflower florets deep-fried in a tangy and spicy South Indian-style marinade
      $13.95
    • Gobi Manchurian

      Indo-Chinese style battered cauliflower in a savory garlic and soy sauce
      $13.95
    • Chili Gobi

      Crispy cauliflower tossed in spicy chili sauce with bell peppers and onions
      $13.95
    • Gobi 555

      South Indian-style fried cauliflower tossed in flavorful masalas and curry leaves
      $13.95
    • Saffron Gobi - Signature Dish

      Cauliflower in a signature saffron sauce with a unique aromatic twist
      $13.95
    • Veg Manchurian

      Vegetable dumplings in a rich and tangy Manchurian sauce
      $13.95
    • Baby Corn Manchurian

      Fried baby corn stir-fried in a classic Indo-Chinese sauce
      $13.95
    • Paneer 65

      Chunks of cottage cheese deep-fried in a flavorful and spicy marinade
      $14.95
    • Paneer Manchurian

      Crispy paneer tossed in tangy soy-garlic Manchurian sauce
      $14.95
    • Paneer 555

      Spiced paneer cubes tossed with South Indian masalas and herbs
      $14.95
    • Chili Paneer

      Indo-Chinese classic with paneer in spicy and savory chili sauce
      $14.95
    • Saffron Paneer - Signature Dish

      Paneer in a signature saffron sauce with a unique aromatic twist
      $14.95
    • Mirchi Bhajji

      $10.95
    • Cut Mirchi

      $10.95
    • Chinese Bhel

      $12.95
    • Mysore Bonda

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.95
    • Masala Vada

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.95
    • Medhu Vada

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.95
    • Sambhar Vada

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.95
    • Chole Bathura

      $12.95
    • Poori Chole

      $10.95

    Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

    • Chicken 65

      Boneless chicken marinated in spices and deep-fried, a fiery South Indian favorite
      $14.95
    • Chicken Manchuria

      Crispy chicken tossed in Manchurian sauce with Indo-Chinese spices
      $14.95
    • Chili Chicken

      Spicy and tangy chicken stir-fried with bell peppers and green chilies
      $14.95
    • Chicken 555

      South Indian spiced chicken sautéed with curry leaves and herbs
      $14.95
    • Saffron Chicken

      Signature chicken dish in a saffron-infused sauce with a flavorful twist
      $14.95
    • Chicken Lollipop (5 Pieces)

      Frenched chicken wings marinated and fried, served with spicy sauce
      $14.95
    • Chicken Majestic

      Tender chicken strips sautéed in a creamy spicy sauce
      $14.95
    • Sesame Chicken Pakora

      Crispy chicken bites coated in sesame and seasoned batter
      $14.95
    • Shrimp Pakora

      Juicy shrimp dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried
      $16.95
    • Apollo Shrimp

      South Indian-style shrimp tossed in signature spicy masalas
      $16.95
    • Pepper Shrimp

      Stir-fried shrimp in peppery masala with bold flavors
      $16.95
    • Chili Shrimp

      Crispy shrimp in a spicy Indo-Chinese chili sauce
      $16.95
    • Apollo Fish

      Fish fillets tossed in a tangy and spicy masala blend
      $16.95
    • Chili Fish

      Fried fish tossed in chili garlic sauce with bell peppers
      $16.95
    • Goat Sukka

      Dry goat curry slow-cooked with robust spices and coconut
      $16.95
    • Schezwan Chicken Lollipop (5 pieces)

      $14.95
    • Lamb Kheema Samosa

      $11.99

    Vegetarian Entrées

    • Paneer Butter Masala

      Paneer cubes cooked in a buttery tomato gravy with rich Indian spices
      $15.95
    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      Tandoori paneer pieces simmered in creamy onion-tomato sauce
      $15.95
    • Kadai Paneer

      Paneer stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and bold kadai masalas
      $15.95
    • Paneer Korma

      Paneer cubes in a mildly spiced, creamy and nutty gravy
      $15.95
    • Shahi Paneer

      Royal North Indian dish with paneer in a rich cashew-cream sauce
      $15.95
    • Gongura Paneer

      Paneer, cooked with tangy gongura leaves and aromatic spices
      $15.95
    • Methi Paneer

      Aromatic dish with fenugreek and paneer in creamy curry
      $15.95
    • Malai Kofta

      Soft dumplings in a creamy gravy with nuts and mild spices
      $15.95
    • Paneer Chettinad

      Spicy paneer dish infused with bold South Indian Chettinad spices
      $14.95
    • Palak Paneer

      Spinach puree with paneer cubes in light indian spices
      $14.95
    • Kadai Vegetable Curry

      Stir-fried seasonal vegetables with kadai masala blend
      $14.95
    • Navratan Korma

      Assorted vegetables cooked in a rich and mildly sweet sauce
      $14.95
    • Aloo Saag

      Potatoes cooked in a flavorful spinach gravy
      $14.95
    • Bagara Baigan

      Eggplants simmered in a nutty and spicy tamarind-based sauce
      $14.95
    • Aloo Gobi

      Dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower with Indian spices
      $13.95
    • Chana Masala

      Chickpeas simmered in a spicy and tangy tomato-based sauce
      $13.95
    • Dal Tadka

      Yellow lentils tempered with ghee, garlic, and cumin seeds
      $13.95

    Non-Vegetarian Entrées

    • Egg Masala

      Boiled eggs simmered in a rich and spicy tomato-onion curry
      $13.95
    • Butter Chicken

      Tandoori chicken in a creamy tomato and butter-based gravy
      $15.95
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Grilled chicken pieces in a flavorful and creamy masala sauce
      $15.95
    • Chicken Chettinad

      South Indian chicken curry made with black pepper and coconut
      $15.95
    • Andhra Chicken Curry

      Fiery chicken curry from andhra with traditional masalas
      $15.95
    • Kadai Chicken Curry

      Chicken cooked in a wok with capsicum, onions, and tomatoes
      $15.95
    • Chicken Saag

      Chicken simmered with creamy spinach and spices
      $15.95
    • Chicken Korma

      Mildly spiced chicken in a rich cashew and cream-based sauce
      $15.95
    • Gongura Chicken

      Chicken cooked with tangy hibiscus leaves in South Indian style
      $15.95
    • Methi Chicken

      Chicken infused with aromatic fenugreek leaves and spices
      $15.95
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Goan spicy curry with vinegar-marinated chicken and potatoes
      $15.95
    • Goat Curry

      Traditional goat curry with a rich, slow-cooked gravy
      $17.95
    • Goat Rogan Josh

      Classic Kashmiri-style goat curry with yogurt and spices
      $17.95
    • Goat Korma

      Creamy goat curry cooked with nuts, cream, and mild spices
      $17.95
    • Goat Masala

      Flavorful goat curry in a thick and spicy masala gravy
      $17.95
    • Lamb Curry

      Tender lamb in a homestyle Indian spiced curry
      $17.95
    • Lamb Vindaloo

      Lamb cooked with spices and vinegar for a tangy hot curry
      $17.95
    • Lamb Saag

      Lamb cooked with creamy spinach and Indian herbs
      $17.95
    • Lamb Tikka Masala

      Grilled lamb in a creamy tomato-based tikka masala sauce
      $17.95
    • Fish Curry

      Fish simmered in a spicy and tangy coastal-style curry
      $18.95
    • Malaba Fish Curry

      South Indian fish curry with coconut milk and aromatic spices
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Curry

      Succulent shrimp in a traditional spiced curry sauce
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Tikka Masala

      Grilled shrimp in rich tikka masala gravy with Indian spices
      $18.95
    • Lamb korma

      $17.95
    • Goat Haleem

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.99

    Tandoor (Clay Oven) Specialties

    • Tandoori Paneer Tikka

      Paneer cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection in the tandoor
      $15.95
    • Tandoori Chicken

      Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a clay oven for a smoky flavor
      $15.95
    • Malai Kebob Chicken

      Creamy and mildly spiced chicken kebabs grilled till tender
      $15.95
    • Chicken Tikka kabab

      Chunks of boneless chicken marinated and roasted in the tandoor
      $15.95
    • Tangdi Kebab

      Tandoor-cooked marinated chicken drumsticks with aromatic spices
      $15.95
    • Chicken Hariyali Kebab

      Chicken marinated in mint, coriander and yogurt grilled in tandoor
      $15.95
    • Tandoori Salmon

      Fresh salmon fillet marinated in Indian spices and tandoor-grilled
      $19.95

    BIRYANIS

    • Veg Biryani

      Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and aromatic biryani spices
      $13.95
    • Paneer Biryani

      Fragrant rice layered with marinated paneer and mild spices
      $14.95
    • Gutti Vankaya Biryani

      Stuffed eggplant and basmati rice slow-cooked with special masalas
      $14.95
    • Veg Soya Keema Biryani

      Basmati rice cooked with spiced minced meat for rich flavor
      $14.95
    • Paneer Ghee Roast Biryani

      Paneer cooked in ghee-roast style layered with biryani rice
      $15.95
    • Egg Biryani

      Flavored basmati rice cooked with boiled eggs and spices
      $14.95
    • Boneless Chicken Biryani

      Juicy chicken pieces with biryani rice and bold spices
      $16.95
    • Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani

      Traditional style biryani with chicken slow-cooked under dum
      $15.95
    • Chicken Fry Biryani

      Fried chicken pieces mixed with spiced basmati rice
      $15.95
    • Chicken Ghee Roast Biryani

      South Indian style chicken roast layered in aromatic rice
      $15.95
    • Goat Fry Biryani

      Spiced goat fry and biryani rice served with raita
      $17.95
    • Gongura Goat Biryani

      Goat and gongura masala layered with aromatic rice
      $17.95
    • Fish Fry Biryani

      Fried fish fillets layered with flavorful biryani rice
      $17.95
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Shrimp and spiced basmati rice slow-cooked to perfection
      $17.95
    • Lamb Biryani

      $17.95
    • Goat Ghee Roast Biryani

      $17.95

    Saffron Special BIRYANIS

    • VEGETARIAN

    • Gobi 65 Topping with Veg Dum Biryani

      $15.95
    • Gobi 65 Topping with Paneer DumBiryani

      $16.95
    • Gobi 65 Topping with Guttivankaya Biryani (stuffed Eggplant)

      $15.95
    • Gobi 65 Topping with asoya Keema Biryani

      $16.95
    • NON VEGETARIAN

    • Chicken 65 Topping with Chicken Dum Biryani

      $17.95
    • Chicken 65 Topping with Chicken Ghee Roast Biryani

      $17.95
    • Chicken 65 Topping with Mutton Fry Biryani

      $19.95
    • Chicken 65 Topping with Mutton Ghee Roast Biryani

      $19.95
    • Egg Biryani

      $13.99
    • POTLAM BIRYANIS

    • Egg Potlam Biryani

      $14.99
    • Chicken Potlam Biryani

      $16.99
    • Goat Potlam Biryani

      $17.99
    • Goat Kheema Potlam Biryani

      $17.99
    • Goat Kheema Biryani

      $17.99

    Rice Specials

    • Plain Basmati Rice

      $4.95
    • Saffron Rice

      $8.95
    • Jeera Rice

      $8.95

    Indo-Chinese Specials

    • Veg Noodles

      Stir-fried noodles with fresh vegetables and aromatic Indo-Chinese spices
      $12.95
    • Chicken Noodles

      Wheat noodles tossed with chicken, vegetables, and savory sauces
      $13.95
    • Veg Fried Rice

      Basmati rice, stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and soy sauce
      $12.95
    • Chicken Fried Rice

      Fragrant fried rice with tender chicken and Indo-Chinese flavors
      $13.95
    • Paneer Fried Rice

      Basmati rice with fried paneer and flavorful herbs and spices
      $13.95
    • Chicken Schezwan Noodle

      Spicy Indo-Chinese noodles cooked with bold Szechuan sauces
      $13.95
    • Schez Chicken Fried Rice

      Chicken fried rice tossed in a fiery Szechuan-style sauce
      $15.95
    • Schez Veg Fried Rice

      Vegetarian fried rice with a kick of szechuan chili and garlic
      $13.95
    • Seafood Fried Rice (Tilapia, Shrimp, Salmon)

      $18.99
    • Egg Noodles

      $13.95
    • Egg Schezwan Noodles

      $13.95

    Kids' Menu

    • Chicken Nuggets

      $8.95
    • Cheese Sticks

      $8.95
    • French Fries

      $7.95
    • Cinnamon Naan

      $4.95

    Breads

    • Butter Naan

      Soft and fluffy Indian flatbread brushed with creamy butter
      $3.95
    • Garlic Butter Naan

      Buttery naan with roasted garlic, perfect with any curry
      $4.95
    • Cheese Naan

      Stuffed naan filled with melted cheese, a kid favorite
      $4.95
    • Onion Naan

      Flavored with caramelized onions and baked in the tandoor
      $4.95
    • Basil Naan

      Infused with fresh basil for a herby twist on traditional naan
      $4.95
    • Plain Naan

      Classic tandoor-baked bread, soft and pillowy
      $3.45
    • Tandoori Roti

      Whole wheat flatbread cooked in a tandoor oven
      $3.45
    • Bullet Naan

      $3.95
    • Onion Chilli Naan

      $3.95
    • Parmesan Cheese Naan

      $4.95
    • Peshawari Naan

      $4.95

    Desserts

    • Rasmalai

      Soft cheese dumplings soaked in sweet saffron-flavored milk
      $4.95
    • Gulab Jamun

      Deep-fried milk dumplings in warm rose-cardamom syrup
      $4.45
    • House Dessert Special

      Ask for our rotating chef's choice sweet treat of the day
      $4.95

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    8769 Northpark Drive, Johnston, IA 50131

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