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Saffron Indian Bistro
4532 Columbus St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Gobi Manchurians
Cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, spices
Assorted Veg Bites
Assortment of veg samosa, paneer pakora, spinach pakora
Grand Sampler
Assortment of chicken, fish, shrimp pakora
Veg Samosa
Triangular pies, stuffed potatoes, green peas, spices
Meat Samosa
Triangle pies, stuffed minced lamb, spices
Mussels Porial
Mussels, coconut broth, southern india style
Tandoori Wings
Tandoor fired chicken wings, freshly ground spices
Chili Chicken
Boneless chicken, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices
Paneer Chili
Paneer, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, spices
Chat Papri
Spiced potatoes, chick peas, onions, tomatoes, yoghurt, date-tamarind chutney, mint chutney
Tikki Chole
Spiced potato patty, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, sweet yoghurt, date-tamarind chutney, mint chutney
Pakora
Traditional south asian fritters, lentil flour, spices, mixed vegetable, paneer, chicken, fish, shrimp
Onion Bhaji
Sliced onions, lentil flour, spices
Twist Rolls
Naan rolls stuffed, paneer & vegetables, minced chicken, herbs, veggie, chicken
Regional Curries
Indian cuisine has vast and varied traditions, with many regions and cultures to consider. We have chosen to feature the most celebrated curries from the country's regional specialties. Choose your choice of curry & a protein or vegetables
Tikka Masala
Tomatoes, cream, fenugreek, spices
Korma
Curry from northern india, cashew nuts, green cardamom, cream
Cilantro
Chopped cilantro, cashew cream, herbs
Palak
Spinach, onions, tomatoes, cream, herbs
Coconut Curry
Coconut cream, herbs, spices
vegan
Vindaloo (Hot)
Tangy spicy sauce, ginger, potatoes
Kerla Pepper (Hot)
Coconut cream, ground black peppers, blend of spices
Organic Mixed Vegetables
Watts brothers farms
Paneer
Tofu
Chicken
Beef
Lamb
Goat (Bone-In)
Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo Scallops
North Atlantic Salmon
Tilapia
Sea Food
Crab Masala
Blue crab meat, herbs, spices
Shrimp Mango
Jumbo shrimp, organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs
Scallops Mango
Jumbo scallops, organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs
Soups & Salads
Saffron Special Seafood Soup
North atlantic salmon, shrimp, scallops, coconut cream, blend of spices
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup, herbs, spices
Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, tangy spices
House Salad
Assorted greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, bell peppers, choice of dressing
Lentil Soup
Blend of lentils, spices
Tomato Soup
Tomato soup, ginger, spices
From the Tandoor Oven
Tandoor it's a clay oven. All meats, poultry & seafood stay immersed in special marinades overnight, then are skewered and broiled in the tandoor. The tandoor is also employed to turn out a most exciting variety of fresh homemade breads. Tandoori specialties are served as a sizzler on the sautéed bed of fresh vegetables & spices
Tandoori Mix Grill
Assortment of chicken, lamb, north atlantic salmon, jumbo shrimp
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops, special blend of spices, herbs
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast chunks, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, garam masala
Saffron Kebab
Boneless chicken, saffron special blend of spices, herbs
Malai Kebab
Chicken tenders, cashew paste, special seasoning
Tandoori Chicken
Spring skinless chicken, ginger, garlic, spices
Seekh Kebab
Minced chicken or lamb, blend of spices, herbs chicken lamb
Boti Kebab
Boneless chunks of lamb, yoghurt, spices
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices
Fish Tikka
Chunks of north atlantic salmon, yoghurt, chili, garlic, ginger, herbs
Paneer Shashlik
Paneer, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, spices
Tandoori Rib Eye Steak
Rib eye steak, special blend of fresh ground spices, herbs, potatoes or vegetables
Tandoori Sirloin Steak
Sirloin steak, special blend of fresh ground spices, herbs, potatoes or vegetables
Vegetarian
Dal Makhani
Black lentils, tomatoes, cream, ginger, garlic, spices
Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils, tomatoes, garlic, onions, curry leaves
vegan
Baingan Bhartha
Roasted eggplants, green peas, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices
vegan
Chana Masala
Chick peas, potatoes,onions, tomatoes, spices
vegan
Baingan Aloowala
Eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, spices
vegan
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, cauliflower, herbs, spices
vegan
Bhindi Masala
Okra, onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices
vegan
Malai Kofta
Paneer & potatoes dumplings, cream, cashew paste, nuts & raisins
Paneer Makhani
Paneer, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cream, herbs
Shahi Paneer
Grated paneer, green peas, tomatoes, onions, cream
Matar Paneer
Paneer, green peas, curry sauce, spices
Matar Mushroom
Green peas, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, spices
Baingan Makhani
Eggplants, bell peppers, onions, fenugreek, tomatoes, cream, herbs
Methi Malai Matar
Green peas, fenugreek, cream, herbs
Accompainments
Roasted Papad
Thin & crispy lentil wafer
Mango Chutney
Mango chunks, sweet, mild spices
Raita
Yoghurt, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs
Achar
Pickled mixed vegetables, hot & spicy
Tamarind Chutney
Tamarind, jaggery, dates, spices
Mint Chutney
Fresh spearmint, cilantro, onions, cumin seeds, spices
Onion Chutney
Diced onions, amchoor, vinegar, spices
Poultry
Peshawari Chicken
From kashmir, malai kebab, cream, poppy seeds, fruits & nuts
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken, cashews, cream, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions
Curry Chicken
Dhaba style, boneless chicken, onions, tomatoes, spices
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken, organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs
Madras Chicken (Hot)
South indian curry, tomatoes, onions, coconut, spices
Tawa Chicken (Hot)
Boneless chicken, pan seared curry, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garam masala
Methi Chicken
Boneless chicken, fenugreek, onions, herbs, spices
Rice Specialties
All rice specialties served with raita
Saffron Seafood Biryani
Aged steamed white basmati rice, north atlantic salmon, jumbo shrimp, scallops, blue crab meat, cardamom, freshly ground spices
Navrattan Biryani
Aged steamed white basmati rice, organic mixed vegetables, saffron, cashews, raisins
Chicken Biryani
Aged steamed white basmati rice, boneless chicken, freshly ground spices, saffron
Gost Biryani
Aged steamed white basmati rice, cardamom, herbs, freshly ground spices beef, lamb, goat (bone-in)
Shrimp Biryani
Aged steamed white basmati rice, jumbo shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices
Crab Biryani
Aged steamed white basmati rice, blue crab meat, cardamom, freshly ground spices
Coconut Rice
Aged steamed white basmati rice, coconut, curry leaves, herbs
Tandoori Breads
Bread Basket
An assortment of naan, garlic naan, aloo naan
Kashmiri Naan
Stuffed with sweet coconut, cherries, raisins, cashews, pistachio nuts
Naan
Traditional soft white bread
Roti
Whole wheat bread
Palak Kulcha
Stuffed with lightly spiced spinach, herbs
Garlic Naan
Fresh garlic, cilantro, herbs
Chili Garlic Naan
Fresh garlic, green chillis, cilantro, herbs
Keema Naan
Stuffed with minced meat, herbs, spices, chicken, lamb
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat flour, stuffed potatoes, spices
Onion & Paneer Kulcha
Bread stuffed, paneer, onions, spices
Onion Kulcha
Stuffed with onions, bell peppers, spices
Aloo Naan
Stuffed with potatoes, spices
Paneer Kulcha
Stuffed with paneer, spices
Meat
Gost Curry
Old delhi style, onions, tomatoes, spices beef, lamb, goat (bone-in)
Gost Roganjosh
Almond paste, yoghurt, slow braised, green & black cardamom, spices beef, lamb, goat (bone-in)
Lamb Keema
Minced lamb, green peas, onions, tomatoes, garam masala
Desserts
Saffron Special Dessert Platter
Assortment of desserts served on a special platter
Pistachio Kulfi
Homemade ice cream, pistachio nuts
Mango Kulfi
Homemade ice cream, alphanso mango pulp, organic mango chunks
Kheer
Traditional indian rice pudding, cardamom, rose syrup, nuts & raisins
Rasmalai
Flattened balls of paneer, cream, cardamom
Gulab Jamun
Fried milk pastry balls, honey, saffron served hot
Gajar Halwa
Shredded carrots, cream, nuts, raisins served hot