Saffron

Saffron - Table reservation

San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, 94070, United States Of America
390 Reviews 4

"I wish you had a restaurant in the East"

Details

Phone: +16505934269

Address: San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, 94070, United States Of America

City: San Carlos

Website: https://www.thesaffronrestaurant.com/

Opening hours

Monday: 11:30-21:30

Tuesday: 11:30-21:30

Wednesday: 11:30-21:30

Thursday: 11:30-21:30

Friday: 11:30-22:00

Saturday: 11:30-22:00

Sunday: 11:30-21:30

Statistics

Dishes: 11

Amenities: 12

Categories: 5

Reviews: 390


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Reviews

3 /5 Rating

Writing this review is difficult for me because we've been loyal fans of Saffron for years. Unfortunately, the recent changes to the menu—possibly due to a new chef?—have led to a decline in the dining experience, despite being marketed as a move towards a more shared, communal approach. We dined there recently and were surprised to find that the portion sizes of some of their most popular appetizers had noticeably decreased. For example, while the black pepper chicken kebabs tasted just as good as they did before the menu change, the size of the chicken pieces was literally cut in half. Although the price was reduced as well, it was evident that the price drop did not correspond with the re...

2 /5 Rating

‘A premium price for poorly cooked food’ best describes my experience. I ordered a thali, and unfortunately, the rice served was from the bottom of the rice cooker and was burnt. When I mentioned this to the server, he explained that someone else had served the food, and it wasn’t his fault. While I appreciated being offered another serving of rice, I decided to decline. I was a bit surprised that no one apologized, as I would have expected a bit more attentiveness considering the $24 price for a thali. Good quality food should be a given. Regarding the drink, I ordered a masala Thums Up, but the generous amount of ice diluted the flavor. Perhaps, it would be better to serve it chilled witho...

5 /5 Rating

Nice upscale Indian restaurant that has withstood the test of time. Simple ambiance inside and outside, and good service. The Amrood thanda was nice and unique. The chicken biryani was extremely flavorful and delicious. The dahi puri was ok. The gulab jamun and chai were both delicious.

5 /5 Rating

It’s a bit on high and restaurant, the food is really good and tasty little bit on the spicy side, but they offer a little mild food. Taste is really good for light pallette.

5 /5 Rating

I wish you had a restaurant in the East