Saffron South

Best Indian food in Austin. From what I understand, Indian food can be subtly different depending upon the region and this restaurant mostly represents Southern India regions. We have been to the other location of which we are big fans and I can say they are extremely consistent with their food. This visit we came on a Saturday evening and although they were busy, we were able to get a table quickly with no reservations. I'm sure everything on the menu is great, but our favorites are Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken Murg Shahi Korma and the Garlic Naan is amazing! This time we also had the Chicken Biryani. If you enjoy Chicken Tikka Masala, you need to come here! We order it "medium" spice and it's just the right amount. Even if you don't like things spicy, I recommend getting it medium. I have never had Chicken Murg before Saffron but it's boneless with a creamy cashew and pistachio sauce. Again, recommend ordering it medium spice. It's a chicken dish identical to the Tikka Masala but just a different sauce, but it's an amazing sauce! It's obvious they make the Naan bread and bake it fresh when you order it. I've had garlic naan before and at other places, you can barely taste the garlic and the breads taste like they have been premade. This the naan bread here tastes fresh out of the oven and made the minute you order and not made ahead of time. The Biryani is also very good. If you have never had Indian food before, you will be pleasantly surprised if you come here and just start with the Chicken Tikka Masala and naan bread. If you enjoy Indian food, you must come here. We live about 45 minutes away and this is our "go to" for Indian food. The only thing we don't like is the way they handle the check. The servers are very friendly, but when it's time for the check, they bring it to you with an electronic device and the server just stands there hovering over you. It's incredibly annoying to have someone standing there who won't go away until you have decided on a tip and paid. I couldn't even see how to review the check so I just have to assume I'm not being charged for anything I didn't order. The other Saffron will leave the bill, like EVERY other restaurant, allow you time to look the bill over and take your time. But here, they stand over you and won't leave until you have selected a tip and paid. Very rude.

Saffron is a traditional Indian restaurant which serves Indian & Nepalese flavours. We went for an early dinner and occupied the window-side table for better outside views. The ambience and the exotic atmosphere feels everyone relaxed. There too many options in Veg and Non-Veg. We ordered Chicken tikka masala and Gobi Manchuria hot with Garlic nan. The food is tasty, I expected little spicy but it's okay .. The staff service is fast and excellent. It is really a good experience to taste the real flavors of Indian food. We loved this place. It is one of the best place for Indian food lovers and Must visit place for Vegetarians.. Vegetarian options: Happy to see many veg options

Our usual spot for Indian food has been off the last few times, so we decided to try finding a new one and I think this place is going to be it! To start we got Gobi Manchurian (it has a pepper symbol next to it but I don’t think we would register that as being “spicy”). For the mains, Lamb Rogan Josh, and Murg Shahi Korma along with naan. SO good. Our server was kind enough to recommend the main dishes. Both of us ordered the “medium spice” level and thought that was perfect for us. We maybe even could have gone a little bit more, and we are not “spicy food” people. I think the most spice level I still enjoy is maybe a little Cholula on something. Seriously, just order at least medium spice. So much flavor. Also, for the price you get a lot more naan than we’re used to, so we probably would have been fine with just one order, but they were really tasty and we have plenty for leftovers :) We will most certainly be back!

I have been here several times. Like the chicken Tikka kabob, shrimps angari, the chicken momos was excellent but l don’t like the sauce , it just me. The goat curry was excellent along with garlic Nan . It so sad that people like Deepti Roa exist in this society. Besides all wrong doing have courage to write bad review. Who in the world order food for dining on phone ? It’s normal ethics in America that you should reach to a restaurant at least 15 minutes before they close. In all, this restaurant is my favorite for food , l wish they had a full bar .

Best curry in town. Fast and extremely pleasant service.

Worst experience. The goat curry taste was very bad and the curry did not have any meat.

Absolutely the best Curry I have ever had!!!! I ordered extra spicy and yes for certain people it may be a little hot, , but it was far more flavorful than anything else... Amazing!!! Vegetarian options: My girlfriend and friend got mushroom and paneer dishes, they were also amazing