Great northern Indian restaurant in Philadelphia….20 miles from the downtown…free parking available…both takeout & dine in is available…Peshwari Naans are great choice (traditional naans cooked with a stuffing of sugar, coconut, nuts and dried fruit such as raisins)… garlic lamb was well cooked…less spice levels are suggested… mango lassi is the way to finish..Kids & wheelchairs friendly..enjoy.Vegetarian options: Naan , lachchha parathas, rice, saag, paneer, dosasParking: Free lotKid-friendliness: Movable High chairs are thereWheelchair accessibility: Little difficult but can facilitate
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Aloo Naan, Masala Dosa, Papri Chaat
Gabriella Capone
Been eating Saffron since it opened and it is just as good if not better.
Food: 5
SOM
Would be great if it’s clear up front that additional fees will be added to online orders. When checking out there is additional charge for “taxes and fees” which is not easy to notice and it’s not clear how much is the fee and how much is the tax. Would be great if separate these two fees.
Megan S.
The Ambler Saffron location is great! The restaurant is clean and the staff is extremely friendly and attentive! Also we have never had a bad meal. Every meal has a great amount of flavor and is filling. we have been coming here for the past 8 years and will continue to do so! Highly recommend!!!!
Atiya G.
I've eaten at Saffron before (not at this location) but I think this was the best its ever tasted. We started with the Vegetable Samosas and for entrees we had the Butter Chicken and the Gobhi Aloo. I love a good samosa and these didn't disappoint. I typically keep my foods from mixing but the gentle sweetness from the butter chicken with the spice from the gobhi aloo was so good together. I found the other location I ate at before had toned down the spice too much but the flavors here were spot on. I appreciate the large portion of rice that came with the dishes so we didn't have to pay attention to portions and didn't have to ask for more. Service was a bit slow bit our server was really nice. It was late when we got to the restaurant and he told us no need to rush, to take our time. A huge plus is that it is a BYOB. For sure I'll go back.
Angie D.
Stop! Don't do it. This is not the same Saffron we have known and loved. Food is lackluster at best. No depth of flavor, no caramelization. Giant pieces of undercooked okra instead of small and deeply charred. Bread is dry un flaky or mushy and underdone. And all for higher prices than ever. And to top it all off, the bottom of the flimsy bag broke and cauliflower went all over my floor. Never again.
Satori Y
The best Indian restaurant in the world. We have been continuously coming every week for the last 5 years, every time it was special. We love you guys!!! Thank you for everything!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian dishesParking: At least 10 parking spaces and the street is full
Saffron is a haven for those seeking authentic Indian cuisine, offering a rich variety of dishes that capture the essence of dining in India. From their diverse biryani selection to the exquisite South Indian delicacies, every dish is meticulously crafted to perfection. Don't miss out on their carefully flavored teas, adding an extra touch of delight to your dining experience. Give it a try; you won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandy F.
Just had the most delish meal here. Tandoori chicken was tender and perfectly cooked. My friend got Tandoori lamb chops that he loved. The mango ice cream to finish it off was perfect. This place does it right.
Saffron in Bala Cynwyd is one of my go to Indian places, along with Srinigar in Narberth. There are pros and cons to each - and my selection of location has more to do with ambiance (Saffron has tablecloths and is fancier, Srinigar is more like a diner atmosphere, more basic). Both definitely better than Tiffin. At Saffron, there are certain items they have that Srinigar does not: dosa - 5/5 - light, crispy rice/lentil flour (no salt) crepe-like pastry that comes with a delicious spicy lentil concoction to dip it in and a coconut/cilantro sauce (I don't like cilantro so I skip the sauce) chicken kathi roll - 5/5 think like Indian burrito but with better, flakier pastry with chicken tikka inside, yum! dip into the dosa side or any other lentil dish panchvati daal - 5/5 - this is actually a side dish that is served with most meals, I order it as a main because it is so delicious (and goes will with the chicken kathi roll The other items that are also available at Srinigar are all solid, but Srinigar wins out on the saag (fresher spinach), mango lassi (not as sweet as Saffron), and all pastry (samosas, naan, paratha) - Srinigar has the superior delivery on anything involving dough. They're good at Saffron but at Srinigar they're nothing short of amazing. Give it a try and see the difference!
Joel Goldwein
We love this place. In my opinion, it has the best Indian food and the entire Philadelphia region.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
ben yavin
The food was pretty
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saralyn McElvaine
Butter chicken 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan
Eleanor N.
Absolutely amazing Indian food. I had the saag paneer and it was nice and creamy and savory, and I also tried the lamb korma which was SO good! I didn't think I was a fan of lamb but after that dish I am! Genuinely hadn't had lamb cooked perfectly like that before, so tender. Service was good, I was happy they were able to make our mango lassis to go as we couldn't finish them at the table since we were so full! I'd totally return. I'm so happy there's great Indian in the area :)
Great northern Indian restaurant in Philadelphia….20 miles from the downtown…free parking available…both takeout & dine in is available…Peshwari Naans are great choice (traditional naans cooked with a stuffing of sugar, coconut, nuts and dried fruit such as raisins)… garlic lamb was well cooked…less spice levels are suggested… mango lassi is the way to finish..Kids & wheelchairs friendly..enjoy.Vegetarian options: Naan , lachchha parathas, rice, saag, paneer, dosasParking: Free lotKid-friendliness: Movable High chairs are thereWheelchair accessibility: Little difficult but can facilitate
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Aloo Naan, Masala Dosa, Papri Chaat
Been eating Saffron since it opened and it is just as good if not better.
Food: 5
Would be great if it’s clear up front that additional fees will be added to online orders. When checking out there is additional charge for “taxes and fees” which is not easy to notice and it’s not clear how much is the fee and how much is the tax. Would be great if separate these two fees.
The Ambler Saffron location is great! The restaurant is clean and the staff is extremely friendly and attentive! Also we have never had a bad meal. Every meal has a great amount of flavor and is filling. we have been coming here for the past 8 years and will continue to do so! Highly recommend!!!!
I've eaten at Saffron before (not at this location) but I think this was the best its ever tasted. We started with the Vegetable Samosas and for entrees we had the Butter Chicken and the Gobhi Aloo. I love a good samosa and these didn't disappoint. I typically keep my foods from mixing but the gentle sweetness from the butter chicken with the spice from the gobhi aloo was so good together. I found the other location I ate at before had toned down the spice too much but the flavors here were spot on. I appreciate the large portion of rice that came with the dishes so we didn't have to pay attention to portions and didn't have to ask for more. Service was a bit slow bit our server was really nice. It was late when we got to the restaurant and he told us no need to rush, to take our time. A huge plus is that it is a BYOB. For sure I'll go back.
Stop! Don't do it. This is not the same Saffron we have known and loved. Food is lackluster at best. No depth of flavor, no caramelization. Giant pieces of undercooked okra instead of small and deeply charred. Bread is dry un flaky or mushy and underdone. And all for higher prices than ever. And to top it all off, the bottom of the flimsy bag broke and cauliflower went all over my floor. Never again.
The best Indian restaurant in the world. We have been continuously coming every week for the last 5 years, every time it was special. We love you guys!!! Thank you for everything!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian dishesParking: At least 10 parking spaces and the street is full
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Tandoori Chicken, Paneer Tikka Masala, Onion Bhajia
Saffron is a haven for those seeking authentic Indian cuisine, offering a rich variety of dishes that capture the essence of dining in India. From their diverse biryani selection to the exquisite South Indian delicacies, every dish is meticulously crafted to perfection. Don't miss out on their carefully flavored teas, adding an extra touch of delight to your dining experience. Give it a try; you won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had the most delish meal here. Tandoori chicken was tender and perfectly cooked. My friend got Tandoori lamb chops that he loved. The mango ice cream to finish it off was perfect. This place does it right.
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Saffron in Bala Cynwyd is one of my go to Indian places, along with Srinigar in Narberth. There are pros and cons to each - and my selection of location has more to do with ambiance (Saffron has tablecloths and is fancier, Srinigar is more like a diner atmosphere, more basic). Both definitely better than Tiffin. At Saffron, there are certain items they have that Srinigar does not: dosa - 5/5 - light, crispy rice/lentil flour (no salt) crepe-like pastry that comes with a delicious spicy lentil concoction to dip it in and a coconut/cilantro sauce (I don't like cilantro so I skip the sauce) chicken kathi roll - 5/5 think like Indian burrito but with better, flakier pastry with chicken tikka inside, yum! dip into the dosa side or any other lentil dish panchvati daal - 5/5 - this is actually a side dish that is served with most meals, I order it as a main because it is so delicious (and goes will with the chicken kathi roll The other items that are also available at Srinigar are all solid, but Srinigar wins out on the saag (fresher spinach), mango lassi (not as sweet as Saffron), and all pastry (samosas, naan, paratha) - Srinigar has the superior delivery on anything involving dough. They're good at Saffron but at Srinigar they're nothing short of amazing. Give it a try and see the difference!
We love this place. In my opinion, it has the best Indian food and the entire Philadelphia region.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was pretty
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Butter chicken 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan
Absolutely amazing Indian food. I had the saag paneer and it was nice and creamy and savory, and I also tried the lamb korma which was SO good! I didn't think I was a fan of lamb but after that dish I am! Genuinely hadn't had lamb cooked perfectly like that before, so tender. Service was good, I was happy they were able to make our mango lassis to go as we couldn't finish them at the table since we were so full! I'd totally return. I'm so happy there's great Indian in the area :)