Saffron
1143 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos
(650) 593-4269
Customers' Favorites
Amritsari Machee - Indian Fried Fish
Baingan Bhartha Spiced Eggplant Hash
Saffon's Famous Butter Chicken
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka
General TSO's Cauliflower
Saffron Chicken Biryani
Butternut Squash Soup
Lahsooni Saag Paneer
Jafrani Malai Kofta
Featured items
Saffon's Famous Butter Chicken
roasted chicken simmered in makhani sauce (spiced tomato sauce) fenugreek and ginger
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread baked with garlic and cilantro on top
Lahsooni Saag Paneer
Paneer sautéed and simmered with spiced spinach gravy, roasted garlic and cilantro
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken
breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek
Roomali Roti (Single)
handkerchief bread
Traditional Lamb Curry
lamb leg slow-braised with over 21
different Indian spices, yogurt
Saffron Chicken Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with
chicken and house spice blend cooked
"Dum Pukht" and served with raita, papad
Saffron's Daal Makhani
Black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter
ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)
our secret recipe - robust smoky flavors and bold spices
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys
Jafrani Malai Kofta
Cottage cheese koftas simmered in a rich tomato & onion gravy with cashews
General Tso's Cauliflower
Indian Chinese style cauliflower in a tomato chili sauce, chives and sesame seeds
Baingan Bhartha (spiced eggplant hash)
roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes,
Indian spices
Paneer Butter Masala
paneer, diced onions, peppers, fenugreek, ginger
Traditional Chicken Curry
punjabi homestyle, whole spices, tomatoes,
potatoes, fenugreek, ginger, garlic
Daal of the Day
special home-style cooked lentils of
the day, please ask server
Channa Masala
delicious garbanzo beans, onions,
tomatoes, cooked with green chilies
and a touch of garam masala
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Elaichi Kheer
Rasmalai
Gajar Halwa
grated carrots cooked with milk and sugar until carmelized, garnished with nuts and served hot
Small Plates
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys
General Tso's Cauliflower
Indian Chinese style cauliflower in a tomato chili sauce, chives and sesame seeds
Chicken 65
South Indian style spiced fried chicken served with house made habanero dip
Onion Bhaji
red onion pakoras served with chutney
Cheese Naan
sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts,
onions, cilantro
Kale Pakoras
kale fritters served with chutneys
Butternut Squash Soup
coconut, leeks, shallots and pepita seeds
Amritsari Machee - Indian Fried Fish
batter fried served with daikon slaw - a north
Indian delicacy
Lamb Kofta
spiced lamb kofta kabobs (meatballs), spicy
tomato sauce
Chopped Salad
romaine lettuce, kale, carrots, cucumbers,
radish, almonds, raisins, and kale fritters,
tamarind vinaigrette
Tandoori
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka Kabob
chicken thigh marinated with tandoori spices,
tellicherry pepper
Tandoori Paneer
marinated paneer, tandoori spices, skewered
onions, bell pepper
Chicken Tikka Kabob
marinated chicken breast served with chutney
Tandoori Shrimp
marinated bay shrimp with tandoori spices
Basmati Rice...
Cucumber Raita.
Entrees (Non-Vegetarian)
Saffon's Famous Butter Chicken
roasted chicken simmered in makhani sauce (spiced tomato sauce) fenugreek and ginger
Traditional Lamb Curry
lamb leg slow-braised with over 21
different Indian spices, yogurt
Saffron Chicken Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with
chicken and house spice blend cooked
"Dum Pukht" and served with raita, papad
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken
breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek
Fish Curry
pan seared fish prepared with onions,
fresh chilies, our coriander masala blend
with coconut milk
ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)
our secret recipe - robust smoky flavors and bold spices
Traditional Chicken Curry
punjabi homestyle, whole spices, tomatoes,
potatoes, fenugreek, ginger, garlic
Malabar Shrimp Curry
gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilies, our
coriander masala blend, coconut milk
Chettinad Chicken Masala
chicken cooked with house blend of spices, tellicherry pepper and coconut milk
Basmati Rice...
Cucumber Raita..
Vegetarian Entrees
Paneer Butter Masala
paneer, diced onions, peppers, fenugreek, ginger
Jafrani Malai Kofta
Cottage cheese koftas simmered in a rich tomato & onion gravy with cashews
Saffron's Daal Makhani
Black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter
Daal of the Day
special home-style cooked lentils of
the day, please ask server
Lahsooni Saag Paneer
Paneer sautéed and simmered with spiced spinach gravy, roasted garlic and cilantro
Adraki Aloo Gobhi
cauliflower, potatoes, mild spice blend,
cilantro, and ginger
Baingan Bhartha (spiced eggplant hash)
roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes,
Indian spices
Channa Masala
delicious garbanzo beans, onions,
tomatoes, cooked with green chilies
and a touch of garam masala
Basmati Rice
Vegetable Dum Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with
seasonal vegetables and house spice blend cooked "dum pukht" and served with raita, papad
Cucumber Raita
Seasonal Vegetable Masala
seasonal vegetables, chefs masala blend, fe4nugreek
Baked To Order Breads
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread baked with garlic and cilantro on top
Naan
Leavened Bread
Roomali Roti (Single)
handkerchief bread
Tandoori Roti
whole wheat flatbread
Onion Naan
leavened bread stuffed with onions
and spices
Whole Wheat Paratha
layered whole wheat bread with butter
Coca-Cola Beverages
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Sprite
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Beverages
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Sprite
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Mango Lassi
Pelligrino Sparkling Water (500ml)
Sides
Basmati Rice...
Onions, Lemon and Chili
Mint Chutney
Papad
Cucumber Raita...
Tamarind Chutney
Pickle
Plain Yogurt
Featured items
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys
Lahsooni Saag Paneer.
spinach, mustard, onions, spices, paneer,
roasted garlic
Garlic Naan.
leavened bread baked with garlic and
cilantro on top
Poori Aaloo Halwa
Puffed whole wheat pooris with spicy potato and sweet halwa. An Indian breakfast classic
Saffron's Daal Makhani.
black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with
tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter
Roomali Roti (Single).
handkerchief bread
Channa Bhatura
Puffed fried bread served with channa masala
Jafrani Malai Kofta.
stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich
tomato and onion gravy with cashews
Pindi Channa
delicious garbanzo beans, onions,
tomatoes, cooked with green chilies
and a touch of garam masala
Saffon's Famous Butter Chicken..
Saffron's roasted chicken simmered in makhani (spiced tomato) sauce, fenugreek and ginger
Gali Aloo Parantha
Freshly baked spiced potato stuffed bread, topped with whipped butter and served with raita
Paneer Butter Masala.
homemade paneer, diced onions, peppers,
fenugreek, ginger
Gobhi Butter Parantha
Too much yaar (2 pcs.) Spiced cauliflower stuffed wheat bread, baked to order. Topped with whipped butter and served
with raita
Adraki Aloo Gobhi.
cauliflower, potatoes, mild spice blend,
cilantro, and ginger
Whole Wheat Paratha.
layered whole wheat bread with butter
Masala Maggi
Spiced Indian ramen noodles- a childhood favorite
Chicken Tikka Kabob.
marinated chicken breast served with chutney
Coca-Cola Beverages
Coca-Cola.
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke.
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Sprite...
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Beverages
Diet Coke.
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Coca-Cola.
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Sprite...
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Mango Lassi.
Pelligrino Sparkling Water (500ml).
Small
Masala Maggi
Spiced Indian ramen noodles- a childhood favorite
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys
Cheese Naan.
sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts,
onions, cilantro
Kale Pakoras.
kale fritters served with chutneys
Onion Bhaji.
red onion pakoras served with chutney
Lamb Kofta.
spiced lamb kofta kabobs (meatballs), spicy
tomato sauce
General Tso's Cauliflower.
Indian Chinese style cauliflower in a tomato chili
sauce, chives, sesame seeds
Masala Tots
Tater tots sprinkled with Indian masala
Brunch Items
Channa Bhatura
Puffed fried bread served with channa masala
Poori Aaloo Halwa
Puffed whole wheat pooris with spicy potato and sweet halwa. An Indian breakfast classic
Gali Aloo Parantha
Freshly baked spiced potato stuffed bread, topped with whipped butter and served with raita
Masala Maggi
Spiced Indian ramen noodles- a childhood favorite
Gobhi Butter Parantha
Too much yaar (2 pcs.) Spiced cauliflower stuffed wheat bread, baked to order. Topped with whipped butter and served
with raita
Extra Bhatura (1 pc)
Masala Omelette
Nukaad Wala
- Three-egg omelette with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, green chiles, and cilantro. Served with
toast and masala tots
Extra Poori (2 pcs)
Masala Tots
Tater tots sprinkled with Indian masala
Chatpatta Aloo
Sweet and spicy masala tots coated with mouth-watering tangy sauce and spices
Tandoori
Tandoori Paneer.
marinated paneer, tandoori spices, skewered
onions, bell pepper
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka Kabob.
chicken thigh marinated with tandoori spices,
tellicherry pepper
Chicken Tikka Kabob.
marinated chicken breast served with chutney
Tandoori Shrimp.
marinated bay shrimp with tandoori spices
Cucumber Raita.
Entrees (Non-Vegetarian)
Saffon's Famous Butter Chicken..
Saffron's roasted chicken simmered in makhani (spiced tomato) sauce, fenugreek and ginger
Chicken Curry Punjabi
punjabi style, whole spices, tomatoes,
potatoes, fenugreek, ginger, garlic
Old Delhi Style - BUTTER CHICKEN-(No-Roomali Roti)..
our secret recipe - robust smoky flavors
and bold spices
Malabar Shrimp Curry..
gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilies, our
coriander masala blend, coconut milk
Saffron Chicken Biryani..
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with
chicken and house spice blend cooked
"Dum Pukht" and served with raita, papad
Cucumber Raita..
Traditional Lamb Curry..
lamb leg slow-braised with over 21
different Indian spices, yogurt
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala..
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken
breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek
Vegetarian Entrees
Saffron's Daal Makhani.
black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with
tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter
Paneer Butter Masala.
homemade paneer, diced onions, peppers,
fenugreek, ginger
Pindi Channa
delicious garbanzo beans, onions,
tomatoes, cooked with green chilies
and a touch of garam masala
Lahsooni Saag Paneer.
spinach, mustard, onions, spices, paneer,
roasted garlic
Jafrani Malai Kofta.
stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich
tomato and onion gravy with cashews
Adraki Aloo Gobhi.
cauliflower, potatoes, mild spice blend,
cilantro, and ginger
Baingan Bhartha (spiced eggplant hash).
roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes,
Indian spices
Daal of the Day
Cucumber Raita.
Baked To Order Breads
Roomali Roti (Single).
handkerchief bread
Garlic Naan.
leavened bread baked with garlic and
cilantro on top
Tandoori Roti.
whole wheat flatbread
Naan.
leavened bread
Whole Wheat Paratha.
layered whole wheat bread with butter
Onion Naan.
leavened bread stuffed with onions
and spices
Sides
Basmati Rice...
Pickle...
Plain Yogurt...
Onions, Lemon and Chili...
Papad...
Cucumber Raita...
Tamarind Chutney...
Mint Chutney...
Featured items
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread baked with garlic and cilantro on top
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken
breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek
Saffron Chicken Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with
chicken and house spice blend cooked
"Dum Pukht" and served with raita, papad
ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)
our secret recipe - robust smoky flavors and bold spices
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys
Roomali Roti (Single).
handkerchief bread
Lahsooni Saag Paneer.
spinach, mustard, onions, spices, paneer,
roasted garlic
Saffron's Daal Makhani.
black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with
tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter
Jafrani Malai Kofta.
stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich
tomato and onion gravy with cashews
Pindi Channa
delicious garbanzo beans, onions,
tomatoes, cooked with green chilies
and a touch of garam masala
Saffon's Famous Butter Chicken..
Saffron's roasted chicken simmered in makhani (spiced tomato) sauce, fenugreek and ginger
Paneer Butter Masala.
homemade paneer, diced onions, peppers,
fenugreek, ginger
Chettinad Chicken Masala
chicken cooked with house blend of spices, tellicherry pepper and coconut milk
Adraki Aloo Gobhi.
cauliflower, potatoes, mild spice blend,
cilantro, and ginger
General Tso's Cauliflower.
Indian Chinese style cauliflower in a tomato chili
sauce, chives, sesame seeds
Chicken Tikka Kabob.
marinated chicken breast served with chutney
Malabar Shrimp Curry..
gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilies, our
coriander masala blend, coconut milk
Desserts
Gulab Jamun.
cheese dumplings simmered in sugar syrup sauce and garnished with pistachios and served hot
Elaichi Kheer.
creamy rice dessert delicately flavored with cardamon and garnished with pistachios
Rasmalai.
soft poached homemade cheese dumplings in reduced milk sauce, garnished with nuts
Gajar Halwa
grated carrots cooked with milk and sugar until carmelized, garnished with nuts and served hot
Small
Samosa
Savory flaky pastry stuffed with cumin seasoned potatoes and peas, served with chutneys
Chicken 65
South Indian style spiced fried chicken served with house made habanero dip
Onion Bhaji.
red onion pakoras served with chutney
Cheese Naan.
sharp white cheddar cheese, seasoning salts,
onions, cilantro
Butternut Squash Soup
coconut, leeks, shallots and pepita seeds
General Tso's Cauliflower.
Indian Chinese style cauliflower in a tomato chili
sauce, chives, sesame seeds
Lamb Kofta.
spiced lamb kofta kabobs (meatballs), spicy
tomato sauce
Kale Pakoras.
kale fritters served with chutneys
Tandoori
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka Kabob.
chicken thigh marinated with tandoori spices,
tellicherry pepper
Tandoori Paneer.
marinated paneer, tandoori spices, skewered
onions, bell pepper
Chicken Tikka Kabob.
marinated chicken breast served with chutney
Tandoori Shrimp.
marinated bay shrimp with tandoori spices
Basmati Rice...
Cucumber Raita.
Entrees (Non-Vegetarian)
ODS- Butter Chicken (Old Delhi Style)
our secret recipe - robust smoky flavors and bold spices
Saffon's Famous Butter Chicken..
Saffron's roasted chicken simmered in makhani (spiced tomato) sauce, fenugreek and ginger
Saffron Chicken Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with
chicken and house spice blend cooked
"Dum Pukht" and served with raita, papad
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken
breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek
Chicken Curry Punjabi
punjabi style, whole spices, tomatoes,
potatoes, fenugreek, ginger, garlic
Chettinad Chicken Masala
chicken cooked with house blend of spices, tellicherry pepper and coconut milk
Malabar Shrimp Curry..
gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilies, our
coriander masala blend, coconut milk
Basmati Rice...
Traditional Lamb Curry..
lamb leg slow-braised with over 21
different Indian spices, yogurt
Our Take Chicken Tikka Masala..
national dish of the UK: roasted chicken
breast simmered in a mild sauce with fenugreek
Cucumber Raita..
Vegetarian Entrees
Paneer Butter Masala.
homemade paneer, diced onions, peppers,
fenugreek, ginger
Saffron's Daal Makhani.
black lentils simmered for over 24 hours with
tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter
Lahsooni Saag Paneer.
spinach, mustard, onions, spices, paneer,
roasted garlic
Adraki Aloo Gobhi.
cauliflower, potatoes, mild spice blend,
cilantro, and ginger
Jafrani Malai Kofta.
stuffed paneer koftas simmered in a rich
tomato and onion gravy with cashews
Pindi Channa
delicious garbanzo beans, onions,
tomatoes, cooked with green chilies
and a touch of garam masala
Basmati Rice...
Daal of the Day
Baingan Bhartha (spiced eggplant hash).
roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes,
Indian spices
Cucumber Raita.
Vegetable Dum Biryani
fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with
seasonal vegetables and house spice blend cooked "dum pukht" and served with raita, papad
Seasonal Vegetable Masala
seasonal vegetables, chefs masala blend, fe4nugreek
Baked To Order Breads
Roomali Roti (Single).
handkerchief bread
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread baked with garlic and cilantro on top
Naan.
leavened bread
Whole Wheat Paratha
layered whole wheat bread with butter
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flat bread
Onion Naan.
leavened bread stuffed with onions
and spices
Coca-Cola Beverages
Coca-Cola.
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke.
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Sprite...
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Beverages
Diet Coke.
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Coca-Cola.
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Sprite...
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Mango Lassi.
Pelligrino Sparkling Water (500ml).
Sides
Basmati Rice...
Pickle...
Cucumber Raita...
Mint Chutney...
Papad...
Plain Yogurt...
Onions, Lemon and Chili...
Tamarind Chutney...
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Recent Reviews
The food is amazing here especially their rajasthani chaat and home made paneer! We had ordered a few mocktails and they were good too. Staff is extremely nice; they go out of their way to give you a great dining experience.
December 2025
We love this place! Saffron offers the best North Indian food in the area (San Carlos / San Mateo) in a warm, welcoming setting.
The food quality is top-notch; our favorites include Lahsooni Saag Paneer, Malai Kofta, and the Aloo Kulcha on the weekend brunch menu. Parking can be a bit tough especially on weekend evenings, but it's worth it!
The food quality is top-notch; our favorites include Lahsooni Saag Paneer, Malai Kofta, and the Aloo Kulcha on the weekend brunch menu. Parking can be a bit tough especially on weekend evenings, but it's worth it!
December 2025
We love this place. The food is amazing, even my 7 and 11 year old boys love it and ask to come here.
They have Indian brunch on the weekend. And they also have a fresh chopped salad which is not common in Indians restaurants so a good balance.
My son asked me to also write that they have really good Poori and great Butter Chicken.
They have Indian brunch on the weekend. And they also have a fresh chopped salad which is not common in Indians restaurants so a good balance.
My son asked me to also write that they have really good Poori and great Butter Chicken.
December 2025
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