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Saffron Indian Bistro
Indian Restaurant$$$$
San Carlos
"butter chicken is great, they make naan on site in oven"(5 Tips)
"Very good spread of Indian dishes in lunch buffet"(10 Tips)
"Naan is super fresh."(3 Tips)
"Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala and Saag Paneer are all good here"(4 Tips)
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Tianna TagamiJuly 22, 2011Chana Masala is my favorite Indian dish, and Saffron's is my favorite Chana Masala. Don't bother with the fried whatever they bring to the table free; save the room for more Chana Masala.
Anuja ChockalingamDecember 26, 2016The Indian buffet is very good.. chai in buffet, butter chicken and good selection of desserts.. ambience is this place is much better then then other Indian restaurants in this locality..
Kevin KaneAugust 14, 2015The dal makhani was delicious. Great fresh bread. As good as any Indian food in the UK!
- Anuja ChockalingamDecember 26, 2016This place is great durin a weekday compared to weekends.. food was very cold today
Great butter chicken. Very good vegetable dishes, especially the cauliflower. Really good service. Only place that provided drinking water for my toddler in a covered disposable cup with straw.
Tim DengMarch 21, 2018This was really, really delicious. Loved what they were doing with Indian food
Nicole CheungJune 19, 2013First time here and the food was delicious! Not too spicy and very flavorful! Definitely coming back here!
Sherry LiApril 17, 2015We get catering from here often. I like their aloo gobi a lot. Butter chicken is good too but very heavy.
Peter BachmannJune 26, 2013If you like spice food, choose the "Indian Spicy" Lamb Madras. It is amazing.
Jeff WeinsteinJanuary 14, 2017Buffet lunch, go big! Very big. Don't eat breakfast big. Order a mango lassi. Yum homemade nan. Make sure to save room for rice pudding. Say hi on Facebook.
Paul DhanoaMarch 15, 2014Front desk is unprofessional, gives out lower waiting time & doesn't even bother keeping the list in order. Just stand up front & you will get seated first. Food is delicious but service is poor.
DaveAugust 19, 2010Love smokey taste of butter chicken - great buffet ( yeah my weekly routine) - minus staff attitude
Prachi AgrawalSeptember 7, 2012Very rude service. When asked to pack the remaining food on the table (as we ordered more than we could eat for 2 people), they brought empty containers and foil and told us to pack it ourselves.
- DaveMay 18, 2010My weekly (weekend) Buffet was great as usual - only if staff can season some attitude!
- Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala and Saag Paneer are all good here
Everything at the buffet was amazing. Also great ice tea with an Indian twist.
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Saffron Indian Bistro
1143 San Carlos Ave (btwn El Camino Real and Laurel)
San Carlos, CA 94070
United States
San Carlos, CA 94070
United States
A family owned restaurant situated in the sophisticated dining destination of San Carlos serving Gourmet Northern Indian cuisine.
Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(650) 593-4269
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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