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Indian
Saffron Indian Cuisine
8769 Northpark Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
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Food Menu
Vegetarian Appetizers

Veg Samosa (2 Pieces)
Crispy turnovers stuffed with a spiced potato and green peas filling, served with chutneys$5.95
Veg Pakora
Mixed vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy$10.95
Samosa Chaat
Crispy samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, and mint chutney$10.95
Gobi 65
Cauliflower florets deep-fried in a tangy and spicy South Indian-style marinade$13.95
Gobi Manchurian
Indo-Chinese style battered cauliflower in a savory garlic and soy sauce$13.95
Chili Gobi
Crispy cauliflower tossed in spicy chili sauce with bell peppers and onions$13.95
Gobi 555
South Indian-style fried cauliflower tossed in flavorful masalas and curry leaves$13.95Saffron Gobi - Signature Dish
Cauliflower in a signature saffron sauce with a unique aromatic twist$13.95
Veg Manchurian
Vegetable dumplings in a rich and tangy Manchurian sauce$13.95
Baby Corn Manchurian
Fried baby corn stir-fried in a classic Indo-Chinese sauce$13.95
Paneer 65
Chunks of cottage cheese deep-fried in a flavorful and spicy marinade$14.95
Paneer Manchurian
Crispy paneer tossed in tangy soy-garlic Manchurian sauce$14.95
Paneer 555
Spiced paneer cubes tossed with South Indian masalas and herbs$14.95
Chili Paneer
Indo-Chinese classic with paneer in spicy and savory chili sauce$14.95Saffron Paneer - Signature Dish
Paneer in a signature saffron sauce with a unique aromatic twist$14.95
Mirchi Bhajji
$10.95
Cut Mirchi
$10.95
Chinese Bhel
$12.95Mysore Bonda
$8.95OUT OF STOCKMasala Vada
$8.95OUT OF STOCKMedhu Vada
$8.95OUT OF STOCKSambhar Vada
$8.95OUT OF STOCKChole Bathura
$12.95Poori Chole
$10.95
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

Chicken 65
Boneless chicken marinated in spices and deep-fried, a fiery South Indian favorite$14.95Chicken Manchuria
Crispy chicken tossed in Manchurian sauce with Indo-Chinese spices$14.95Chili Chicken
Spicy and tangy chicken stir-fried with bell peppers and green chilies$14.95
Chicken 555
South Indian spiced chicken sautéed with curry leaves and herbs$14.95Saffron Chicken
Signature chicken dish in a saffron-infused sauce with a flavorful twist$14.95
Chicken Lollipop (5 Pieces)
Frenched chicken wings marinated and fried, served with spicy sauce$14.95
Chicken Majestic
Tender chicken strips sautéed in a creamy spicy sauce$14.95
Sesame Chicken Pakora
Crispy chicken bites coated in sesame and seasoned batter$14.95Shrimp Pakora
Juicy shrimp dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried$16.95
Apollo Shrimp
South Indian-style shrimp tossed in signature spicy masalas$16.95Pepper Shrimp
Stir-fried shrimp in peppery masala with bold flavors$16.95Chili Shrimp
Crispy shrimp in a spicy Indo-Chinese chili sauce$16.95
Apollo Fish
Fish fillets tossed in a tangy and spicy masala blend$16.95
Chili Fish
Fried fish tossed in chili garlic sauce with bell peppers$16.95
Goat Sukka
Dry goat curry slow-cooked with robust spices and coconut$16.95
Schezwan Chicken Lollipop (5 pieces)
$14.95Lamb Kheema Samosa
$11.99
Vegetarian Entrées

Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer cubes cooked in a buttery tomato gravy with rich Indian spices$15.95
Paneer Tikka Masala
Tandoori paneer pieces simmered in creamy onion-tomato sauce$15.95
Kadai Paneer
Paneer stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and bold kadai masalas$15.95Paneer Korma
Paneer cubes in a mildly spiced, creamy and nutty gravy$15.95
Shahi Paneer
Royal North Indian dish with paneer in a rich cashew-cream sauce$15.95
Gongura Paneer
Paneer, cooked with tangy gongura leaves and aromatic spices$15.95
Methi Paneer
Aromatic dish with fenugreek and paneer in creamy curry$15.95
Malai Kofta
Soft dumplings in a creamy gravy with nuts and mild spices$15.95
Paneer Chettinad
Spicy paneer dish infused with bold South Indian Chettinad spices$14.95
Palak Paneer
Spinach puree with paneer cubes in light indian spices$14.95Kadai Vegetable Curry
Stir-fried seasonal vegetables with kadai masala blend$14.95Navratan Korma
Assorted vegetables cooked in a rich and mildly sweet sauce$14.95Aloo Saag
Potatoes cooked in a flavorful spinach gravy$14.95
Bagara Baigan
Eggplants simmered in a nutty and spicy tamarind-based sauce$14.95Aloo Gobi
Dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower with Indian spices$13.95Chana Masala
Chickpeas simmered in a spicy and tangy tomato-based sauce$13.95Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with ghee, garlic, and cumin seeds$13.95
Non-Vegetarian Entrées

Egg Masala
Boiled eggs simmered in a rich and spicy tomato-onion curry$13.95
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken in a creamy tomato and butter-based gravy$15.95Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken pieces in a flavorful and creamy masala sauce$15.95
Chicken Chettinad
South Indian chicken curry made with black pepper and coconut$15.95
Andhra Chicken Curry
Fiery chicken curry from andhra with traditional masalas$15.95
Kadai Chicken Curry
Chicken cooked in a wok with capsicum, onions, and tomatoes$15.95
Chicken Saag
Chicken simmered with creamy spinach and spices$15.95
Chicken Korma
Mildly spiced chicken in a rich cashew and cream-based sauce$15.95
Gongura Chicken
Chicken cooked with tangy hibiscus leaves in South Indian style$15.95Methi Chicken
Chicken infused with aromatic fenugreek leaves and spices$15.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Goan spicy curry with vinegar-marinated chicken and potatoes$15.95
Goat Curry
Traditional goat curry with a rich, slow-cooked gravy$17.95
Goat Rogan Josh
Classic Kashmiri-style goat curry with yogurt and spices$17.95Goat Korma
Creamy goat curry cooked with nuts, cream, and mild spices$17.95Goat Masala
Flavorful goat curry in a thick and spicy masala gravy$17.95
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb in a homestyle Indian spiced curry$17.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with spices and vinegar for a tangy hot curry$17.95
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked with creamy spinach and Indian herbs$17.95Lamb Tikka Masala
Grilled lamb in a creamy tomato-based tikka masala sauce$17.95
Fish Curry
Fish simmered in a spicy and tangy coastal-style curry$18.95Malaba Fish Curry
South Indian fish curry with coconut milk and aromatic spices$18.95
Shrimp Curry
Succulent shrimp in a traditional spiced curry sauce$18.95
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Grilled shrimp in rich tikka masala gravy with Indian spices$18.95Lamb korma
$17.95Goat Haleem
$15.99OUT OF STOCK
Tandoor (Clay Oven) Specialties

Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Paneer cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection in the tandoor$15.95
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a clay oven for a smoky flavor$15.95
Malai Kebob Chicken
Creamy and mildly spiced chicken kebabs grilled till tender$15.95
Chicken Tikka kabab
Chunks of boneless chicken marinated and roasted in the tandoor$15.95
Tangdi Kebab
Tandoor-cooked marinated chicken drumsticks with aromatic spices$15.95
Chicken Hariyali Kebab
Chicken marinated in mint, coriander and yogurt grilled in tandoor$15.95
Tandoori Salmon
Fresh salmon fillet marinated in Indian spices and tandoor-grilled$19.95
BIRYANIS

Veg Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and aromatic biryani spices$13.95Paneer Biryani
Fragrant rice layered with marinated paneer and mild spices$14.95Gutti Vankaya Biryani
Stuffed eggplant and basmati rice slow-cooked with special masalas$14.95Veg Soya Keema Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with spiced minced meat for rich flavor$14.95Paneer Ghee Roast Biryani
Paneer cooked in ghee-roast style layered with biryani rice$15.95
Egg Biryani
Flavored basmati rice cooked with boiled eggs and spices$14.95
Boneless Chicken Biryani
Juicy chicken pieces with biryani rice and bold spices$16.95
Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani
Traditional style biryani with chicken slow-cooked under dum$15.95
Chicken Fry Biryani
Fried chicken pieces mixed with spiced basmati rice$15.95
Chicken Ghee Roast Biryani
South Indian style chicken roast layered in aromatic rice$15.95
Goat Fry Biryani
Spiced goat fry and biryani rice served with raita$17.95
Gongura Goat Biryani
Goat and gongura masala layered with aromatic rice$17.95
Fish Fry Biryani
Fried fish fillets layered with flavorful biryani rice$17.95
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp and spiced basmati rice slow-cooked to perfection$17.95Lamb Biryani
$17.95Goat Ghee Roast Biryani
$17.95
Saffron Special BIRYANIS
VEGETARIAN
Gobi 65 Topping with Veg Dum Biryani
$15.95Gobi 65 Topping with Paneer DumBiryani
$16.95Gobi 65 Topping with Guttivankaya Biryani (stuffed Eggplant)
$15.95Gobi 65 Topping with asoya Keema Biryani
$16.95NON VEGETARIAN
Chicken 65 Topping with Chicken Dum Biryani
$17.95Chicken 65 Topping with Chicken Ghee Roast Biryani
$17.95Chicken 65 Topping with Mutton Fry Biryani
$19.95Chicken 65 Topping with Mutton Ghee Roast Biryani
$19.95Egg Biryani
$13.99POTLAM BIRYANIS
Egg Potlam Biryani
$14.99Chicken Potlam Biryani
$16.99Goat Potlam Biryani
$17.99Goat Kheema Potlam Biryani
$17.99Goat Kheema Biryani
$17.99
Indo-Chinese Specials
Veg Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with fresh vegetables and aromatic Indo-Chinese spices$12.95Chicken Noodles
Wheat noodles tossed with chicken, vegetables, and savory sauces$13.95Veg Fried Rice
Basmati rice, stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and soy sauce$12.95
Chicken Fried Rice
Fragrant fried rice with tender chicken and Indo-Chinese flavors$13.95Paneer Fried Rice
Basmati rice with fried paneer and flavorful herbs and spices$13.95Chicken Schezwan Noodle
Spicy Indo-Chinese noodles cooked with bold Szechuan sauces$13.95
Schez Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken fried rice tossed in a fiery Szechuan-style sauce$15.95Schez Veg Fried Rice
Vegetarian fried rice with a kick of szechuan chili and garlic$13.95Seafood Fried Rice (Tilapia, Shrimp, Salmon)
$18.99Egg Noodles
$13.95Egg Schezwan Noodles
$13.95
Breads
Butter Naan
Soft and fluffy Indian flatbread brushed with creamy butter$3.95
Garlic Butter Naan
Buttery naan with roasted garlic, perfect with any curry$4.95Cheese Naan
Stuffed naan filled with melted cheese, a kid favorite$4.95Onion Naan
Flavored with caramelized onions and baked in the tandoor$4.95Basil Naan
Infused with fresh basil for a herby twist on traditional naan$4.95Plain Naan
Classic tandoor-baked bread, soft and pillowy$3.45Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flatbread cooked in a tandoor oven$3.45Bullet Naan
$3.95Onion Chilli Naan
$3.95Parmesan Cheese Naan
$4.95Peshawari Naan
$4.95
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
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