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    Saffron Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar

    5940 COLLEGE AVE.

    OAKLAND, CA 94618


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    Featured Items

    • CHICKEN KABOB

      Charbroiled Charbroiled, chicken skewers (2), mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice.
      $26.00
    • GREEK SALAD

      Romaine, feta cheese, green olives, tomato, cucumber, onion, Greek dressing
      $19.50
    • MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE PLATTER -- SMALL

      Mediterranean Mezze Platter for 2 -- hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, along with pita bread, olives, feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), and various seasonal fruits and vegetables
      $12.50

    DINNER MENU

    APPETIZERS/STARTERS

    • MIXED APPETIZERS PLATTER

      – Mantu, Ashak, Samosa, Eggplant Pakora
      $18.50
    • MANTU APP

      MANTU Steamed dumpling filled with ground lamb, onions, topped yogurt-mixed vegetables sauce & mint
      $13.00
    • AUSHAK APP

      Dumpling filled with leek, spring onions, topped with house-made yogurt, meat sauce and mint
      $12.00
    • EGGPLANTS PAKORA

      Crispy eggplant, topped with house-made yogurt, and meat sauce
      $12.00
    • POTATO PAKORA

      Crisp potatoes, topped with house-made yogurt, and meat sauce
      $11.50
    • POTATO BOLANI

      Mashed potatoes and herbs stuffed turnover
      $11.50
    • SAMOSA

      Chick-peas filled fried pastries
      $9.50
    • SIDE OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH

      With spiced topped with house-made yogurt, garlic and meat sauce
      $13.00
    • MASHAWA (SOUP)

      Lentil soup, topped with yogurt, meat sauce, and dill
      $11.00
    • SAFFRON LENTIL SOUP

      Saffron Lentil Soup: A vibrant and fragrant golden lentil soup, slowly simmered with earthy cumin and aromatic saffron threads.
      $11.00
    • SIDE OF TABBOULEH

      Mint, parsley, bulgur wheat
      $11.00
    • SIDE OF HUMMUS

      Creamy chickpeas, tahini
      $11.00
    • SIDE OF BABA GANOUSH

      smoky eggplant dip
      $12.50
    • SIDE OF TZATZIKI

      Greek yogurt, cucumbers and spices
      $10.50
    • SIDE OF FRIES

      $5.00

    SALADS

    • GREEK SALAD

      Romaine, feta cheese, green olives, tomato, cucumber, onion, Greek dressing
      $19.50
    • WATERMELON, ARIGULA, FETA SALAD

      WATERMELON, ARUGULA & FETA – With cherry tomatoes, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE PLATTER -- SMALL

      Mediterranean Mezze Platter for 2 -- hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, along with pita bread, olives, feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), and various seasonal fruits and vegetables
      $12.50
    • MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE PLATTER -- Medium (for four)

      Mediterranean Mezze Platter for 4 -- hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, along with pita bread, olives, feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), and various seasonal fruits and vegetables
      $19.00
    • MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE PLATTER -- MEZZE PLATTER -- Large

      Mediterranean Mezze Platter for up to 6 10-- hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, along with pita bread, olives, feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), and various seasonal fruits and vegetables
      $35.00

    CHARBROILED KABOBS

    • FILLET MIGNON BEEF KABOB

      Charbroiled, skewers (2), mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice.
      $28.00
    • CHICKEN KABOB

      Charbroiled Charbroiled, chicken skewers (2), mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice.
      $26.00
    • KOHBIDEH KABOBS

      KOHBIDEH KABOB – Seasoned and Charbroiled ground beef skewers (2), mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice.
      $26.00
    • RACK OF LAMB

      Grilled rack of lamb skewers (4 pcs), with Saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetable medley
      $39.90
    • LAMB KABOB

      Charbroiled lamb tenderloin fillets on skewers, saffron basmati rice.
      $31.50
    • SHRIMP KABOB

      Charbroiled jumbo prawns, mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice.
      $29.50
    • KING SALMON KABOB

      Marinated and Charbroiled King Salmon on skewers (2), mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice.
      $29.50
    • SEAFOOD COMBO

      Grilled Salmon, shrimp skewers, served with seasoned basmati rice, mixed vegetable medley
      $29.50
    • COMBINATION KABOBS

      Charbroiled fillet mignon beef & breast of chicken, mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice
      $29.50
    • MIXED KABOB PLATTER

      Shrimp Kabob, Beef Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Lamb Kabob, Rack of Lamb, Seasoned Basmati Rice (Qabuli Style) and Sautéed Vegetables medley.
      $42.00

    TRADITIONAL AFGHAN ENTREES

    • SALMON KARA'E

      Cooked with scallions, fresh cilantro and fresh garlic, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetable medley
      $26.00
    • QABULI PALAW

      Bone-in oven roasted lamb shank, carrots, raisins, almonds & pistachios , seasoned basmati rice.
      $35.00
    • LAMB SHANK

      Bone-in Shank, braised in a rich, savory and intense in flavor, on a bed of shola rice topped with rich tomato and vegetable sauce
      $33.50
    • SHOLA

      Creamy, risotto-like spiced short-grain rice with beef qurma & spices
      $26.00
    • LAWANG

      Chicken in sour cream with mushrooms, tomatoes, mixed vegetable medley
      $25.00
    • SHISH LEEK

      Chicken or beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, spices, Mixed Vegetable Medley
      $25.00
    • MANTU ENTREE

      Steamed ground beef dumplings with yogurt, mint, vegetables
      $27.00
    • AUSHAK ENTREE

      Leeks & spring onion dumplings, yogurt, meat sauce, mint
      $26.00
    • TRADITIONAL QURMA

      with chicken or beef, peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, spices, Mixed Vegetable Medley
      $26.00
    • BEEF & POTATO QURMA

      Braised beef, potatoes, peppers, onion, tomato sauce, Mixed Vegetable Medley
      $27.00
    • SPINACH QURMA

      Baked lamb or chicken, spinach, garlic, cilantro, Mixed Vegetable Medley
      $27.00
    • CAULIFLOWER QURMA

      Braised beef & cauliflower, tomatoes, ginger, mixed vegetable medley
      $27.00
    • EGGPLANT QURMA

      Braised beef, eggplant, garlic, tomato sauce, mixed vegetable medley
      $27.00

    VEGETARIAN ENTREES

    Spinach, Butternut Squash, Eggplants, Cauliflowers, with Saffron Basmati Rice and Sauteed Vegetables.
    • MIXED VEGETABLES PLATTER

      with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Eggplants, Cauliflowers, saffron basmati rice
      $29.00
    • VEGETARIAN SPINACH QURMA

      Cooked with scallions, fresh cilantro and fresh garlic, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetable medley
      $20.00
    • VEGETARIAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH QURMA

      With spiced topped with house-made yogurt, garlic, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetable medley
      $23.00
    • VEGETARIAN EGGPLANT QURMA

      Eggplant, onions, fresh garlic, tomatoes, topped with house-made yogurt sauce, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetable medley
      $23.00
    • VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER QURMA

      Cauliflower, tomatoes, onions, fresh ginger and herbs, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetable medley
      $23.00
    • VEGGIE POTATO QURMA

      Hearty chucks of potatoes baked and then sauteed with peppers, onions, carrots, chickpeas and finished with a tomato sauce, mixed vegetable medley
      $22.00
    • VEGETARIAN COMBO

      Spinach, Butternuts Squash, Eggplant
      $25.00

    SIDE DISHES

    • SIDE OF SPINACH

      Cooked with scallions, cilantro, and fresh garlic and spices
      $11.50
    • SIDE OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH

      With spiced topped with house-made yogurt, garlic and meat sauce
      $13.00
    • SIDE OF EGGPLANTS

      Eggplant, onions, tomatoes, topped with house-made yogurt, and meat sauce
      $13.00
    • SIDE OF CAULIFLOWER

      Cauliflower, tomatoes, fresh garlic, onions, fresh ginger, and herbs
      $12.00
    • SIDE OF POTATO QURMA

      Potatoes, peppers, onion, carrots, chickpeas, tomato sauce.
      $12.00
    • SIDE OF SAUTEED VEGETABLES

      Assortment of seasonal fresh vegetables sauteed with lemon butter & spices sauce
      $8.00
    • SIDE OF GRILLED VEGGIE

      Two skewers (tomatoes, Onion, Bellpeppers
      $8.00
    • Side of Seasoned Basmati Rice

      $6.00
    • Side of White Basmati Rice

      $6.00
    • SIDE OF BREAD

      Freshly baked bread virtually to order!
      $4.00
    • SIDE OF FRIES

      $6.00
    • SIDE OF QABULI RICE

      $8.00

    DESSERTS

    • FERNI

      Milk pudding, topped with chopped roasted pistachios
      $9.50
    • SAFFRON PISTACHIO GELATO

      Pistachio saffron (egg, tree nut, milk) an intense flavor with pistachio paste and pieces with a hint of premium Saffron
      $11.50
    • BAKLAVA

      Sweet, flaky pastry made of layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and syrup
      $12.50
    • BAGHLAVA & SAFFRON PISTACHIOS GELATO

      $16.00
    • POMEGRANATE CHOCOLATE GELATO

      Pomegranate chip (milk), fruity and decadent, with pomegranate and dark chocolate
      $11.50

    KIDS MENU

    • KIDS CHICKEN KABOB

      $13.00
    • KIDS BEEF KABOB

      $14.00
    • KIDS SHRIMP KABOB

      $14.00
    • KIDS KOHBIDEH KABOB

      $13.00
    • KIDS SALMON KABOB

      $14.00

    CATERING MENU (24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE)

    CATERING APPETIZERS

    • EGGPLANTS PAKORA – Crispy eggplant, topped with yogurt and meat sauce

      EGGPLANTS PAKORA – Crispy eggplant, topped with yogurt and meat sauce
      $65.00+
    • POTATO PAKORA – Crisp potatoes, topped with yogurt and meat sauce

      $55.00+
    • POTATO BOLANI – Mashed potatoes and herbs stuffed turnover

      $65.00+
    • SAMOSA – Chickpeas filled pastries, fried

      $65.00+

    CATERING MAIN DISHES

    • FILLET MIGNON BEEF KABOB – Charbroiled fillet mignons

      $140.00+
    • CHICKEN KABOB – Charbroiled breast of chicken

      CHICKEN KABOB – Charbroiled breast of chicken
      $125.00+
    • KOBIDEH KABOB – Seasoned and Charbroiled ground beef

      $125.00+
    • RACK OF LAMB – Charbroiled racks of lamb

      $190.00+
    • LAMB KABOB – Charbroiled lamb tenderloin fillets

      $150.00+
    • SHRIMP KABOB – Charbroiled jumbo prawns

      $142.50+
    • SALMON KABOB – Marinated and Charbroiled King Salmon

      $142.50+
    • SEAFOOD COMBO – Charbroiled King Salmon and shrimps

      $142.50+
    • COMBINATION KABOB – Charbroiled fillet mignon beef & breast of chicken

      $125.00+
    • SALMON KARA’E – Sautéed onions, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, spices

      $125.00+
    • QABULI PALLAW – BONE-IN Lamb Shank, carrots, raisins, almonds, pistachios

      $135.00+
    • SHOLA – Creamy short grain rice with beef, spiced, risotto-like

      $125.00+
    • LAWANG – Chicken in sour cream with mushrooms, tomatoes

      $125.00+
    • SHISH LEEK – Chicken or beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, spices

      $120.00+
    • MANTU – Steamed ground beef dumplings with yogurt, mint, vegetables

      $130.00+
    • AUSHAK – Leeks & spring onion dumplings, yogurt, meat sauce, mint

      $120.00+
    • TRADITIONAL BEEF QURMA – Peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, spices

      $120.00+
    • BEEF & POTATO QURMA – Braised beef, potatoes, peppers, onion, tomato sauce

      $125.00+
    • SPINACH QURMA – Baked lamb or chicken, spinach, garlic, cilantro

      $125.00+
    • CAULIFLOWER QURMA – Braised beef & cauliflower, tomatoes, ginger

      $125.00+
    • EGGPLANT QURMA WITH BEEF– Braised beef & eggplant, garlic, tomatoes

      $125.00+
    • VEGETARIAN SPINACH QURMA – Scallions, cilantro, garlic

      $85.00+
    • VEGETARIAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH QURMA – Spiced, yogurt, garlic

      $95.00+
    • VEGETARIAN EGGPLANT QURMA – Eggplant, onion, garlic, tomatoes, yogurt

      $95.00+
    • VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER QURMA – Cauliflower, onion, ginger, tomatoes

      $90.00+
    • VEGETARIAN POTATO QURMA – Potatoes, peppers, onion, chickpeas, tomato sauce

      $90.00+
    • VEGETARIAN COMBO – Spinach, Butternuts Squash, Eggplant

      $95.00+

    CATERING SALADS

    • GREEK SALAD – Romaine, feta, olives, tomato, cucumber, onion, Greek dressing

      $45.00+
    • WATERMELON, ARUGULA & FETA – With cherry tomatoes, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette

      $55.00+
    • MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE PLATTER

      MIXED PLATTER MEZZE -- Hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush & tabbouleh, along with pita bread, olives, dolmades, dates, dry apricots
      $85.00+

    CATERING RICE

    • SAFFRON BASMATI RICE

      $35.00+
    • SEASONED BASMATI RICE

      $35.00+
    • QABULI PALLOW RICE

      $45.00+

    CATERING BREAD

    • CATERING BREAD HALF TRAY

      $25.00
    • CATERING BREAD FULL TRAY

      $50.00

    CATERING DESSERTS

    • FERNI – Milk pudding, almonds, pistachios

      $45.00+
    • BAGHLAVA – Flaky, phyllo pastries, nuts, syrup

      Baklava – Large Triangle, flaky, phyllo pastries, nuts, syrup
      $55.00+

    Wine Menu

    Red Wine

    • BTL House Red

      House Red Full-bodied with rich dark fruit and hints of toasted oak. Pairs perfectly with beef and lamb kabobs.
      $36.00
    • BTL San Simeon Pinot Noir, Monterrey

      San Simeon Pinot Noir from Monterey is a fruit-forward red wine, known for its ripe strawberry and raspberry flavors, soft, round mouthfeel, and lingering finish. It offers aromas of bright red fruit, cinnamon, and oak spice. The wine is crafted from estate-grown fruit in the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco appellations of Monterey, and is aged in French oak barrels. It is a certified sustainable wine, with practices including the use of cover crops, reclaimed water, and a naturally balanced ecosystem in the vineyards.
      $45.00
    • BTL Michel Chapoutier, Côtes du Rhône, Rouge, France

      Michel Chapoutier's Côtes du Rhône Belleruche Rouge is a French red wine known for its intense fruit and spice aromas, complemented by silky tannins. It typically exhibits notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, and white pepper. The wine is described as juicy, powerful, and fruity on the palate, with lovely roasted notes and a long finish.
      $45.00
    • BTL Trivento reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

      A full lush entry of ripe and rich black fruit surrounds spiced oak notes and hints of pepper. Fresh acidity supports big, bold tannins and wonderful complexity. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle.
      $45.00
    • BTL Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

      Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles is a full-bodied red wine known for its rich, dark fruit flavors and hints of vanilla bean and warm spice. It features a long, smooth finish with fine tannins and a pleasant astringency. The wine offers aromas of dark cherry and plum, with notes of toasted oak, coconut, and dried sweet tobacco.
      $48.00

    White Wine

    • BTL House White

      Chardonnay is a California white wine, known for its rich, creamy, and full-bodied character, often described as buttery. It typically features aromas and flavors of ripe fruits like green apple, pear, and pineapple, with hints of vanilla and baking spices from oak aging. The wine has a long, lingering finish.
      $36.00
    • BTL Izardi La Rosa Rose, Rioja, Spain

      In essence, Izadi Larrosa Rosé is known for its light, refreshing, and crisp character, making it a versatile and enjoyable rosé wine.
      $38.00
    • BTL Girlan Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy

      Girlan Pinot Grigio is a high-quality white wine from a renowned Italian region. It embodies a crisp, aromatic profile with bright fruit and a subtle minerality, making it a delightful and versatile wine for various occasions and food pairings.
      $46.00
    • BTL Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc , Marlborough N. Zealand

      Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc is a well-balanced wine with good texture and a lingering finish, making it a versatile choice for pairing with various foods. It captures the essence of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with its vibrant fruit and herbaceous notes.
      $40.00
    • BTL Cadre, “Ode to the Sea”, Albariño Edna Valley

      Salty citrus, almost like the salt rim of a margarita meets a creamy texture of ripe stone fruit and lime. This wine was barrel fermented and aged in older French oak barrels. This helps bring in textural elements you don't typically see in Albariños. However, salinity and citrus are the driver here.
      $50.00
    • BTL Trefethen Chardonnay, Oak Knoll, Napa Valley

      Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages is a Chardonnay from Burgundy, France, known for its crisp, dry, and medium-bodied profile with fresh fruit flavors. It offers notes of pear and granny smith apple, a long finish, and is often unoaked. The wine is made from grapes grown in limestone and clay soils and is fermented in stainless steel tanks before early bottling.
      $45.00

    Sparkling Wine

    BTL Sparkling

    • BTL Bisol Jeio Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy

      Brilliant straw yellow color; perlage extremely fine and lively. Intense and fresh nose of citrus fruits and saline sensations. Fruit-forward, refreshing sip.
      $30.00
    • BTL Pierre Sparr Cremant D’Alsace Brut Rose, France

      Crémant d’Alsace is produced by the same method as Champagne with secondary fermentation in the bottle and aging on the lees (average 18 months) to add character and depth to the finished wine
      $42.00

    Beer Menu

    Bottled Beers/CANS

    • Heineken

      $8.00
    • Guiness Extra Stout

      $8.00
    • Modelo

      $8.00

    N/A Beer

    • Athletic IPA

      $8.00
    • Clausthauler

      $8.00

    N/A Beverages

    Other Drinks

    • Mango Lassi

      $7.00
    • Dough

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    For ages, the Silk Road has acted as a conduit of, cultures, commerce, and spices throughout all its varying regions. Saffron Kitchen offers a comfortable yet casual dining experience, providing the rich flavors of Afghanistan, infused with a delightful Mediterranean flavor. Our menu is a delicate balance between age-old Silk Road flavors and modern-day culinary excellence. We offer fresh, nourishing, dishes, using local ingredients that are seasonally available complimented by an extensive assortment of premium wines and microbrewery beers. Our authentic dishes are inspired by a passion that runs deep in our families, back to the years of watching our elders and learning to create delicious meals. Food brings us together and it is the most basic link between ourselves, our community, and all of our well-being. At Saffron Kitchen, offer both vegetarian and meat-based dishes that will delight your sense of taste.

    Location

    5940 COLLEGE AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94618

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