Saffron Indian Cuisine Astoria Menu

Welcome to Saffron Indian Cuisine Astoria, a hidden gem nestled at 44-04 Broadway, Astoria, NY. This family-owned restaurant is renowned for its delightful Indian dishes and warm ambiance, making it an ideal spot for date nights or casual gatherings.

The menu showcases a rich variety of flavors; you’ll find everything from the savory Chicken Biryani to the flavorful Aloo Tikka. Customers have raved about the attentiveness of the staff and the inviting vibe, punctuated by a curated playlist that enhances the dining experience.

Whether it’s a quick takeout or a leisurely meal, Saffron ensures each dish is delivered with care. Expect to enjoy meals that not only tantalize your taste buds but also leave you longing for your next visit. Many patrons testify to the restaurant’s exceptional service and mouthwatering offerings, affirming that Saffron is a must-try in Astoria.

Side Orders

Onion Relish

chopped onions mixed with spices

US$4.00

Papad

Indian crispy crackers.

US$4.00

Mango Chutney

Sweet mango puree, served in 8oz container

US$4.00

Tamarind Chutney

Chutney made with tamarind and spice

US$4.00

Raita

Yogurt with grated cucumber.

US$4.00

Potato Fries

Home made seasoned fries

US$6.00

Mint Chutney

Chutney made with mint, cilantro and ginger

US$4.00

Mixed Pickles

Vegetarian.

US$4.00

Tandoori Roti

Whole wheat bread.

US$4.00

Saffron's Bread Basket

Choice of any four breads.

US$13.95

Laccha Paratha

Multi-layered whole wheat bread with butter.

US$4.50

Kheema Naan

Bread stuffed with ground lamb and spices.

US$4.00

Khandari Naan

Soft white flour bread stuffed with raisins cashews and nuts.

US$4.00

Onion Kulcha

Soft bread stuffed with spiced onions.

US$4.00

Cheese Naan

Soft bread stuffed with homemade cheese.

US$4.00

Aloo Paratha

Whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potato and mild with cumin-spiced potatoes.

US$5.00

Onion Naan

Soft bread stuffed with spiced onions.

US$4.00

Poori

Puffy bread.

US$4.00

Naan

Bread made with white flour and cooked in tandoor.

US$4.00

Garlic Naan

Bread topped with fresh garlic and roasted in the tandoor.

US$5.00

Breads

Lamb and Goat Entrees

Saffron Lamb Pasanda

Lamb with cashew nuts and saffron sauce. Options: Mild, Medium, Spicy.

US$18.95

Achari Gosht

Tender pieces of lamb cooked with achari masala.

US$18.95

Goat Curry With Bones

Traditional home style curry.

US$18.95

Kadai Gosht

Lamb cooked with bell pepper, onion, fresh tomato and topped with coriander and ginger.

US$18.95

Lamb Vindaloo

Tender lamb in a tangy vinegar sauce with potato cubes. Available in mild, medium, or spicy.

US$18.95

Lamb Masala

Cubes to lamb cooked in a creamy tomato sauce

US$18.95

Saag Gosht

Cubes of lamb sauteed with fresh spinach and exotic spices.

US$18.95

Lamb Rogan Josh

A north Indian dish, in a cardamom sauce.

US$18.95

Lamb Curry

Lamb stewed in blend of light spices.

US$18.95

Gulab Jamun

Vegetarian. home-made cheese rounds and evaporated milk simmered in syrup flavored with rose water.

US$5.00

Kheer

Rice with milk, cardamom, saffron and garnished with nuts.

US$5.00

Rasmalai

Homemade spongy cheese patties dipped in cardamom flavored milk.

US$6.00

Pistachio Kulfi

Homemade Indian Ice Cream.

US$6.00

Mango Kulfi

Homemade Indian Ice Cream.

US$6.00

Desserts

Appetizers

Fish Pakoras

Strips to tilapia dipped in a batter

US$8.50

Shrimp Bhuna With Poori

French fries Shrimp cooked with fresh Herbs and Spices served with Poori bread

US$10.95

Lahsooni Gobi

Crispy florets of cauliflower with chili flakes and garlic tomato chutney.

US$8.00

Paneer Tawa Masala

Pan-fried cottage cheese with fresh herbs and spices.

US$8.00

Kebab Platter

An array of tandoori delicacies.

US$15.95

Chicken Chat

Tender chicken breast with fresh green vegetables tossed with fresh herbs, tamarind and cilantro chutney.

US$7.50

Crab Kofta

Jumbo crab meat with chili and tamarind sauce, served with greens and a lemon wedge.

US$7.95

Seekh Kebab Appetizer

Minced lamb seasoned with Indian herbs and spices topped with peppers and onions

US$11.00

Vegetable Samosas

Crispy turnovers with seasoned potatoes green peas and spices.

US$6.00

Paneer Pakoras

Strips of paneer dipped in Chickpea batter

US$7.00

Chicken Pakoras

Chickpea battered fritters.

US$7.50

Tandoori Chicken Wings

Chicken wings marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled in tandoor oven, served with house chutney.

US$11.00

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

Mashed mixed vegetable fritters.

US$7.00

Fried Calamari

Chickpea battered rings of squid. Served with house chutney.

US$7.95

Bhel Poori

Puffed rice tossed with fresh herbs, onions tomatoes, topped with tamarind and cilantro chutney.

US$5.95

Chicken Samosa

Crispy turnovers with ground chicken and spices.

US$6.95

Aloo Tikka

Patties of spiced potatoes stuffed with spicy lentils.

US$6.00

Vegetable Platter

A mix of vegetable samosa, aloo tikka, and vegetable pakoras.

US$10.00

Tomato Coconut Soup Served With Papad

A refreshing delicious soup made from tomatoes, fresh coconut and seasonings.

US$5.95

Saffron Murgh Ka Shorba Served With Papad

Boiled chicken broth flavored with saffron Indian herbs and spices.

US$5.95

Mulligatawny Soup Served With Papad

A traditional soup made of split peas, vegetables and flavored with fresh curry leaves, in chicken broth.

US$5.95

Soups

Chicken Specialties

Kadai Chicken

Chicken breast cooked with onion, bell pepper, and Indian spices.

US$17.95

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tandoori cooked chicken cubes finished with a rich tomato based gravy.

US$17.95

Coconut Chicken

Boneless chicken cooked with coconut black pepper and curry leaves.

US$17.95

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken marinated in vinegar and fiery spices cooked in a true goan style.

US$17.95

Chicken Curry

Boneless chicken cooked in Indian style with ginger garlic onion and tomato sauce.

US$17.95

Chicken Shahi Korma

Roasted chicken in a mild saffron cashew sauce.

US$17.95

Butter Chicken

Tandoori chicken cooked in a tomato sauce seasoned with fenugreek leaves.

US$17.95

Chicken Saag

Chicken breast cooked with spinach, spices, onions and tomatoes.

US$17.95

Hara Maas

Chicken simmered in a ginger, red chili and cilantro sauce.

US$16.95

Kerala Pepper Chicken

Chicken sauteed in black pepper and lemon juice in a rich gravy.

US$17.95

Prix-Fixe

One appetizer, one entree, naan, rice, and complimentary condiments.

US$25.95

Prix-Fixe Meals

Rice and Biryani

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with fresh mixed vegetable cumin seeds, curry leaves, mustard seeds and exotic herbs. Served with raita.

US$16.95

Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice with lamb cooked with herbs and spices. Served with raita.

US$18.95

Goat Biryani

Basmati rice with goat cooked with herbs and spices. Served with raita.

US$18.95

Mutter Pulao

Rice and cumin and green peas.

US$5.95

Plain Basmati Rice

US$2.95

Chicken Biryani

Basmati rice with tender slices of juicy chicken and mind spices. Served with raita.

US$17.95

Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice with jumbo shrimp with aromatic spices. Served with raita.

US$18.95

Saffron Sweet Pulao

Basmati rice mixed with fruits, nuts, and saffron.

US$6.95

Lemon Rice

Lemon flavored basmati rice with curry leaves and mustard seeds.

US$6.95

Lunch Tandoori Box

Chicken Tikka and one vegetable entree of the day, naan.

US$12.95

Lunch Lamb Box

Choice of One lamb entree and one vegetable entree, served with rice and naan.

US$12.95

Lunch Vegetarian Box

Choice of two vegetarian entrees served with rice and naan.

US$12.95

Lunch Chicken Box

Choice of one chicken entree and one vegetable entree, served with rice and naan.

US$12.95

Lunch Box

Clay Oven Specialties

Salmon Tikka

Filet of fresh salmon marinated in tandoori spices.

US$20.95

Chicken Tikka

Boneless breast of chicken marinated with fenugreek, yogurt ginger, garlic and Indian spices.

US$16.95

Seekh Kebab

Minced lamb seasoned with Indian herbs rolled on a skewer and broiled in clay oven.

US$15.95

Saffron Mixed Grill

An amalgam of tandoori delicacies served with fries.

US$22.95

Chicken Malai Kebab

Chicken breasts marinated in yogurt and sour cream, served with mixed greens and cherry tomatoes.

US$16.95

Tandoori Paneer Tikka

Fresh cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, fresh mint coriander and spicy sauce.

US$15.95

Chicken Achari Kebab

A chef specialty.

US$16.95

Boti Kebab

Boneless cubes of lamb marinated in yogurt, turmeric and Indian herbs.

US$18.95

Lamb Chops

Rack of lamb marinated in aromatic Indian herb fresh ginger juice rum, and yogurt. Served with fries.

US$25.95

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken on bone marinated overnight with yogurt, ginger, garlic and Indian spices. Skewered and cooked in tandoor.

US$17.95

Tandoori Jhinga

Jumbo prawns marinated in lemon, ginger and garlic broiled over mild charcoal heat.

US$19.95

Tandoori Vegetables Served With Basmati Rice And Chutneys

Seasoned vegetables cooked in the clay oven

US$15.95

Okra Masala

Fresh okra stir-fried with onion, tomato and herbs.

US$15.95

Baingan Bharta

Eggplant cooked in oven and mashed sauteed with onion and tomato.

US$15.95

Channa Saag

Chickpeas cooked with fresh spinach.

US$15.95

Vegetable Jalfrezi

Stir-fried fresh assorted vegetables prepared in a tangy sauce.

US$14.95

Vegetable Masala

Vegetable cooked in rich tomato based gravy.

US$15.95

Malai Kofta

Mashed vegetables dumplings cooked in creamy tomato sauce.

US$15.95

Aloo Mutter Gobi

Cauliflower with potatoes cooked with fresh ginger onion, spices and green peas.

US$15.95

Aloo Masala

Fresh Potatoes cooked in Masala sauce.

US$14.95

Baby Eggplant Masala

Roasted whole baby eggplant with spices simmered in a sesame coconut sauce.

US$15.95

Daal Saag

Yellow lentils cooked with fresh spinach and spices.

US$14.95

Saag Aloo

Potatoes and spinach cooked together with spices and tomatoes.

US$15.95

Mix Vegetable Curry

Fresh vegetables in rich mild creamy sauce.

US$15.95

Saag Paneer

Homemade cheese with spinach and ground spices.

US$15.95

Channa Masala

Chickpea cooked with sauteed onion, tomato, ginger and garlic.

US$15.95

Shahi Mutter Paneer

Fresh green peas with cubes of cheese cooked in a rich mild sauce.

US$15.95

Yellow Tadka Daal

Yellow lentils cooked with onion, tomato and sauteed cumin seeds.

US$14.95

Paneer Makhani

Cubes of cheese cooked in a rich tomato sauce.

US$15.95

Jeera Aloo

Potato cooked in homemade style with cumin seeds.

US$14.95

Navarattan Korma

A medley of fresh vegetables cooked with mildly spices almond cashew and saffron flavored gravy.

US$15.95

Dal Makhani

Black lentil and kidney beans cooked slowly with mild herbs.

US$14.95

Vegetarian Specialties

Vegan Specialties

Chana Saag Vegan

Fresh spinach cooked with chickpeas and spices.

US$14.95

Eggplant Puree Masala Vegan

Mashed roasted eggplant seasoned with spices.

US$14.95

Roasted Eggplant Masala Vegan

Roasted whole baby eggplant cooked in a sesame coconut milk sauce.

US$14.95

Yellow Lentils

Lentils cooked with onions and tomatoes.

US$14.95

Mix Vegetables Curry

Fresh vegetables cooked in mild sauce.

US$14.95

Cumin Potatoes Bhuna

Cubes of potatoes cooked with cumin and spiced onion.

US$14.95

Daal Saag Vegan

Yellow lentil cooked with fresh spinach.

US$14.95

Black Lentils Vegan

Lentils and kidney beans cooked slowly in a mild sauce.

US$14.95

Roasted Baby Eggplant Masala Vegan

Whole baby eggplant in a sesame coconut milk sauce, served with rice.

US$14.95

Black Lentils

Lentils and kidney beans cooked slowly in a mild sauce.

US$14.95

Lasooni Gobi

Crispy florets of cauliflower with chili flakes, garlic and chutneys.

US$8.00

Bhel Mix

Puffed rice tossed with herbs, onions and tomatoes, topped with tamarind and mint sauce.

US$5.95

Vegetable Pakoras

US$7.00

Vegan Appetizers

Beverages

Coke Zero

The same great taste but with zero calories.

US$2.00

Mango Lassi

Chilled yogurt drink with mango.

US$6.50

Sweet Lassi

Vegetarian.

US$5.95

Sprite

Vegetarian

US$2.00

Seltzer

US$2.00

Diet Coke

Vegetarian.

US$2.00

Ginger Ale

Vegetarian.

US$2.00

Salted Lassi

Vegetarian.

US$5.95

Fanta

US$2.00

Coke

Vegetarian.

US$2.00

Sazu

Natural water with Fiji

US$2.50

Winter Meal

Entree- Chicken Tikka Masala, Appetizer - Vegetable pakoras and Rice.

US$21.95

Fall Specials

Seafood Specialties

Goa Fish Curry

A goan specialty fish prepared in coconut sauce with very mild spices, mustard seeds, cumin curry leaf and coriander.

US$18.95

Shrimp Vindaloo

Shrimp cooked with fiery chili sauce and vinegar. Mixed with cubes of potatoes.

US$18.95

Machli Ka Salan

Tilapia cooked in onion and tomato sauce with curry leaf.

US$18.95

Saffron Shrimp Curry

Jumbo shrimps prepared with authentic homemade exotic spices.

US$18.95

Shrimp Masala

US$18.95

Shrimp Saag

Jumbo shrimp with fresh spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes and mix spices.

US$18.95

Shrimp Makhni

Shrimp in a creamy tomato sauce with herbs, cashew, and spices. Available in mild, medium, or spicy.

US$18.95

Goa Shrimp Curry

A goan specialty shrimp prepared in coconut sauce with very mild spices, mustard seeds, cumin curry leaf and coriander.

US$18.95

Kadai Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp in a sweet and sour sauce with fresh vegetables.

US$18.95

Tossed Indian Salad

Diced cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, chickpeas, green chili and freshly squeezed lime juice. Served with house dressing.

US$8.00

Chicken Salad

US$8.00

Saffron Shrimp Salad

A house special salad.

US$9.00

Salads