Indian restaurant

Saffron Indian Restaurant & Bar

Ste 153 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda, CA 94563

The menu runs to 112 dishes. Besides chole bhature and chilli chicken, it makes baingan bharta, which we have seen on only a few other menus nearby.

Directions Call (925) 217-1211 Order online♡ Save

On their menu

Chole bhature: puffed fried bread with chickpea curry — Chole Bhature

Chicken biryani on a plate — Chicken Biryani

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Hours

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Contact

(925) 217-1211

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Vegetable Samosa2pcs. crisp turnovers stuffed with potatoes, green peas, chickpeas & spices.
Vegetable Pakora6 pcs. assorted fresh vegetables & spinach fritters coated in garbanzo batter and deep fried.
Paneer Pakora4 pcs. delicately spiced homemade cheese fritters coated in garbanzo batter and deep fried.
French Fries
Lamb Samosa2pcs. crisp turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and peas, seasoned with spices.
Amritsari Fish Pakora6 pieces of boneless tilapia fish fritters coated in garbanzo batter and deep fried
Chicken PakoraChicken fritters laced with garlic paste and coated in garbanzo batter and deep-fried.

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

Mulligatawny SoupFresh vegetables, yellow lentil, & tomatoes.
Coconut SoupSweet shredded coconut in coconut cream & hot milk, seasoned with pistachios, blended almonds.
Caesar SaladRomaine, house-made croutons, asiago cheese & caesar dressing.
Vegetarian Deluxe SaladRomaine & field greens, fresh green & red bell peppers, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, chickpeas, red onions & balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken Caesar Asiago SaladChicken, romaine, house-made croutons, asiago cheese & caesar dressing.
Garden SaladRomaine, field green, cucumber, tomato, carrot, onion
Thai Peanut Chicken SaladChicken , romaine & field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, crispy wontons & thai dressing.

Tandoor and grill

Saffron Vegi Mix PlatterTwo veggie samosa, one paneer pakora, two vegetable pakora, two aloo tikki.
Meat Mix PlatterTwo lamb samosa, two fish pakora, two chicken pakora, one lamb seekh kabab. served with tamarind and onion sauce
Salmon Fish TikkaGrilled salmon fillet flavored with tandoori masala, herbs and spices.
Seekh KebabMinced lamb with chicken infused with herbs, shahi jeera, and spices, rolled into a sausage, and roasted in tandoor.
Tandoori ChickenChicken roasted on bone marinated in yogurt with garlic, ginger, spices & roasted in the tandoor.
Lamb Chops4 pieces of lamb rack infused with herbs, shahi jeera, garlic, ginger, mustard , spices and roasted in tandoor.
Tandoori ShrimpJumbo tiger shrimp dipped in yogurt marinade and barbecued in clay oven
Chicken Tikka KebabBoneless chicken cubes marinated in yogurt with garlic, ginger & spices & roasted in clay oven
Paneer Tikka KebabDelicately spiced homemade cheese marinated in yogurt with garlic, ginger & spices then roasted in the tandoor

Chicken

Chicken Tikka MasalaClay oven grilled Chicken meat, cooked in rich tomato creamy sauce.
Butter ChickenChicken infused in onions, tomatoes, and buttery fenugreek sauce. cooked in yellow or red sauce
Chicken KormaChicken cooked with cashews in a creamy sauce.
Chicken CurryChicken cooked in a flavorful tomato & onion based curry sauce.
Chicken VindalooChicken cooked with potato-based spicy curry. if you like it hot, go for it.
Chicken SaagChicken cooked with spinach, herbs, and traditional spices.
Mango ChickenChicken tikka simmered with broccoli, & tomatoes in a sweet & spices mango sauce.

Lamb and goat

Lamb Rogan JoshBoneless lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, onions, rogan josh & fresh herbs.
Lamb KormaBoneless lamb cooked with cashews & raisin in a creamy sauce.
Lamb Tikka MasalaBoneless lamb grilled in clay oven and cooked in rich tomato creamy sauce.
Lamb MangoBoneless lamb simmered with broccoli, & tomatoes in a sweet & spices mango sauce.
Lamb SaagBoneless lamb cooked with spinach, herbs, and traditional spices
Lamb Mushroom MasalaLean lamb curry cooked with mushrooms.
Lamb VindalooBoneless lamb cooked with potato-based spicy curry. if you like it hot, go for it.

Vegetarian and paneer

Dal TarkaWhole yellow lentil delicately tempered and seasoned with exotic herbs & spices
Dal MakhniWhole black lentil simmered on a slow fire overnight & tempered with ginger, onion, garlic & tomatoes.
Navratan KormaSeasonal vegetables cooked in a light creamy sauce tempered with cashew.
SaagFresh spinach cooked on slow fire with exotic herbs and choice of homemade cheese (saag paneer ) or chickpeas (saag chole) or diced potatoes (aloo saag).
Mixed VegSeasonal vegetables , carrots, potatoes, sweet corn, green peas, beans , cauliflower , and cheese cooked with indian spices.
Malai KoftaCrispy veggie dumplings cooked in delicious mild cream sauce , cashew
Paneer Tikka MasalaHomemade cheese cooked in rich tomato cream sauce with bell peppers
Baingan BhartaSmoked eggplant cooked with tomatoes, onion, green pepper, and green peas.
Bhindi Amchuri (Okra)Vegetarian, Gluten free, Vegan. Fresh okra seasoned with dry mango powder, onion, tomato masala
Aloo GobhiCauliflower, potatoes & onions with indian spices.
Chana MasalaChickpeas slowly cooked with exotic indian herbs with onion , garlic & tomatoes (with option of homemade cheese or diced potatoes).
Shahi PaneerChunks of homemade cottage cheese simmered in rich cashew-nut & tomato, onion gravy with a heightened flavor of cardamom and raisins
Paneer BhurjiShredded homemade cheese with green peas, tomato, onions tempered with exotic herbs.
PapadamToasted sun-dried lentil crisps.
Toasted sun-dried lentil crisps

Biryani and rice

Plain White Basmati Rice
Navrang Vegetable BiryaniFresh mixed vegetables cooked with basmati rice, served with raita
Chicken BiryaniBoneless chicken, cooked in delicious basmati rice with spices, bell peppers, green peas, onions, & nuts, served with raita.
Nizami Lamb BiryaniTender lamb mixed in fragrant basmati rice, seasoned with herbs, bell peppers, green peas & nuts served with raita.
Shrimp BiryaniBasmati rice flavored with saffron, cooked with jumbo shrimp, bell peppers, green peas, onions, & nuts, served with raita.
Kashmiri Sweet PulaoBasmati made with dry fruits, nuts, raisins & honey

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Aloo ParathaWhole wheat bread, paratha stuffed with mashed potatoes, & peas.
Tawa RotiOne whole wheat breads cooked on the flat grill.
Tandoori RotiWhole wheat breads cooked in tandoor
Peshawari NaanNaan stuffed with shredded coconut, almonds, raisins & apricots.
Butter NaanFresh baked bread in our clay oven having butter on top
Keema NaanNaan stuffed with minced lamb, spices & cilantro.
Gluten Free Bread
PooriTwo light & fluffy, crispy puffed breads.
Aloo NaanNaan stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes.
BhaturaTwo light & fluffy, crispy puffed breads.
Plain ParathaWhole wheat bread, multi-layered grilled bread seasoned with carom seeds.
Onion NaanNaan stuffed with onions & herbs.
Plain NaanFresh baked bread in our clay oven
Dhaba Style NaanStuffed with cheese, potatoes, pees, onions, & herbs
Bullet Naan SpicyFresh baked bread with serrano and green chillies in clay oven
Garlic NaanNaan garnished with fresh garlic , cilantro & herbs.
Keema Masala ParathaWhole wheat bread, paratha stuffed with spiced minced lamb tandoori roti.
Paneer NaanNaan filled with diced paneer, spices & cilantro.

Sides and extras

Kids

Desserts

Drinks

Mango LassiA refreshing blend of ripe mangoes and creamy yogurt, sweetened with a touch of sugar and enhanced with a hint of rose water, served chilled.
LassiA refreshing creamy yogurt drink with a touch of pink salt or sugar and a hint of rosewater, served chilled.
Traditional Ice TeaA refreshing blend of Mclaughlin's locally sourced traditional iced tea, complemented by fresh lemon slice for a zesty finish.
Masala TeaAromatic chai spiced with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and fennel seeds, perfectly blended with creamy milk and served hot and unsweetened.
Shirley TempleA refreshing mix of ginger ale and a splash of sweet grenadine.
LemonadeRefreshing lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons and a touch of natural sweetness, served ice-cold.
Fresh Apple JuiceFreshly pressed apples create a crisp and naturally sweet juice, retaining just the right amount of pulp for a wholesome texture.
Fresh Carrot JuiceFreshly squeezed carrots blended to perfection, packed with essential vitamins, and lightly seasoned with a pinch of sea salt for a refreshing taste. Served wit
Fresh Orange JuiceFreshly squeezed from ripe, juicy oranges, this refreshing beverage offers a burst of natural citrus flavor.
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Coke
Diet Coke
Pann Still Water

Overview

112 dishes on the menu we read, about 76 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Vegan options

Dishes you can get here

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tandoori Chicken

Chole Bhature

Saffron Indian Restaurant & BarOrinda

From their menu. The photos show a typical version of each dish, not this restaurant's own plates. Compare places for: Chole Bhature · Chicken Biryani · Veg Biryani · Butter Chicken

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Location

Ste 153 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda, CA 94563 · Get directions

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Where is Saffron Indian Restaurant & Bar?

Saffron Indian Restaurant & Bar is at Ste 153 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda, CA 94563. Phone: +1 925 217 1211.

Does Saffron Indian Restaurant & Bar have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 76 of the 112 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Pakora, Samosa Chaat and Paneer Pakora.

What dishes does Saffron Indian Restaurant & Bar serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Tikki, Baingan Bharta, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken and Chole Bhature.

How expensive is Saffron Indian Restaurant & Bar?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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