Saffron
$$ · redwood city
1143 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, CA, 94070 ↗
Popular
- Samosa ●Savory flaky pastry with cumin-seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys$12.00
- ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style) ●our secret recipe — robust smoky flavors and bold spices$27.00
- Black Pepper Chicken Tikka ●Marinated with Tellicherry black pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs$19.00
Weekend Brunch
- Channa Bhatura ●Puffed fried bread with channa masala$19.00
- Masala Omelette & Pav ●Three-egg omelette with vegetables, served with toast and masala tots$18.00
- Aaloo Kulcha and CholeSpiced potato flatbread with butter and raita$18.00
- Poori Aloo Halwa$19.00
Start Journey
- Chopped Salad ●Romaine, kale, carrots, cucumbers, radish, almonds, raisins, kale fritters, tamarind vinaigrette$15.00
- Chicken 65 ●South Indian fried chicken with homemade habanero dip$16.00
- General Tso Cauliflower ●Indo-Chinese spiced cauliflower dish$17.00
- Cheese Naan ●Sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts, onions, cilantro$15.00
- Onion Bhaji ●Crispy onion fritters$14.00
Tandoori
- Tandoori ChickenBone-in chicken marinated 24 hours, charred in clay oven$20.00
- Za'atar Chicken TikkaChicken with za'atar, citrus, and herbs$22.00
- Chili Chutney ShrimpShrimp marinated with chili, garlic, and lemon$18.00
- Paneer TikkaHouse-made paneer with peppers and onions in yogurt marinade$21.00
Mains
- Lahsooni Saag Paneer ●Paneer simmered with spiced spinach, roasted garlic, cilantro$23.00
- Saffron's Daal Makhani ●Black lentils simmered 24+ hours with tomatoes, finished with butter$22.00
- Baingan Bhartha ●Roasted eggplant in onion, tomato, garlic sauce$19.00
- Jafrani Malai Kofta ●Stuffed paneer koftas in rich tomato and onion gravy with cashews$24.00
- Butter Paneer Masala ●Paneer in creamy tomato sauce with aromatic spices$23.00
- Malabar Shrimp Curry ●Gulf shrimp with onions, chilis, coriander masala, coconut milk$25.00
- Adraki Aloo GobhiCauliflower and potatoes with mild spices, cilantro, ginger$19.00
- Khadai PaneerPaneer with peppers, onions, tomato in bold spiced masala$22.00
- Daal Fry ●Lentil preparation with cumin, mustard seed, green chili$18.00
- Channa Masala ●Garbanzo beans with green chilies, onions, tomatoes, garam masala$18.00
- Chicken Tikka Masala ●Roasted chicken breast in mild sauce with fenugreek$26.00
- Saffron Chicken Biryani ●Basmati rice slow cooked with chicken, served with raita and papad$25.00
- Chicken CurryTraditional home-style with whole spices, tomatoes, fenugreek, ginger, garlic$24.00
- Lamb Patiala ●Lamb leg slow braised with 21 different Indian spices$27.00
- Lamb SukkaTender lamb with coconut, black pepper, spices (Mangalore specialty)$27.00
Breads & Sides
- Naan ●Leavened bread$5.00
- Garlic Naan ●Leavened bread with garlic and cilantro$7.00
- Onion Kulcha ●Leavened bread stuffed with onions and spices$6.00
- Tandoori RotiWhole wheat flat bread$5.00
- Lachha Paratha ●Layered whole wheat bread with butter$6.00
- Roomali Roti (Single)Handkerchief bread$6.00
- Pickle ●Pickled mixed vegetables, green mango, and spices$2.00
- Lemon, Onion & Chili ●Onion, lemons, and chili salad$4.00
- Basmati Rice ●Steamed basmati rice$6.00
- Cucumber Raita ●Cooling cucumber and yogurt raita$4.00
- Papad ●$4.00
- Mint Chutney ●$3.00
- Tamarind Chutney ●$3.00
Desserts
- Elaichi Kheer ●Creamy rice dessert with cardamom and pistachio$8.00
- Gulab Jamun ●Cheese dumplings in sugar syrup with pistachios$9.00
- Rasmalai ●Cheese dumplings in milk reduction with nuts$10.00
Beverages
- Iced Tea ●$6.00
- Mango Lassi ●Mango and yogurt drink with cardamom$8.00
- Pellegrino Sparkling Water ●$7.00
- Coca-Cola ●$5.00
- Sprite ●$5.00