Saffron Indian Cuisine

This was our first meal in Vancouver and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is clean and warm, never difficult to get a table in a small group. We tried to thali set which was perfect as we were indecisive and this allowed us to sample a few items in one meal - don’t be mistaken by thinking the portions seem small, it fills you up quickly enough and you get a small dessert at the end. The weeknight buffet is also good value and every item we sampled was flavorful and delicious - beware they have a sign warning that there is a charge for food you take from the buffet but do not finish. Each time we ate here averaged around $20 + drinks per head which is more than we like to spend when eating out, but we were not disappointed with what we got for the price. They accept credit, debit or cash.
7 years ago (22-01-2018)

Food is pretty good, but I prefer take away. Because some of the servers are extremely rude. As a paying customer there is nothing wrong is asking if there is any side dish with the main course. And I over heard this elderly lady who’s was the server on Saturday afternoon telling the other server ‘what does she want’ in an angry tone. I have overlooked her behaviour a few times and respect the fact that she is elderly, but it kills the mood of dining at the restaurant
7 years ago (17-03-2018)

I'm not an Indian food connoisseur by any means, but I really like this place. The food comes quickly, fairly priced and always tastes very good to me. It's flavourful and the meat is fresh. Service can be slow from time to time, but they are friendly and don't mind if you have to wave at them (politely of course). Decor is simple and unpretentious. Have not ever had to wait very long to get a table. Highly recommend!
7 years ago (19-11-2017)

Consistently GREAT Food! I have only ordered delivery from Saffron and not actually been inside the restaurant mostly because delivery is so quick. The food is fresh, quality for pricing is there for sure. Our family favourites include butter chicken, tandoori chicken with mint chutney, chicken curry and must have Samosas. Everything is delivered to your door crispy and fresh. This place never disappoints!
7 years ago (24-11-2017)

This is, by far, the best Indian restaurant in the Vancouver area - and I have tried many. The food quality is excellent, with fantastic flavour. These folks know how to season food and that's an art most restaurants never master. The lunch buffet offers a good variety of items that are all served fresh and they rotate the options daily. Their butter chicken is the perfect blend of tomato and cream, and their kheer rice pudding is out of this world. There's a good range of both meat and vegetarian dishes, salad bar, and desserts. Saffron is my favourite local restaurant and there's a reason it is packed every day. Couldn't recommend this place enough. Beware, though, it'll ruin you for being able to eat at any other Indian restaurant after you've tried their food.
7 years ago (28-10-2017)