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“Restaurant Review: Hidden Gem in Philadelphia
We decided to try this restaurant in Philadelphia after seeing its great Google reviews, and it didn’t disappoint!
When we arrived, the restaurant was quiet, with just one other couple dining. The ambiance was simple, though the seating arrangement felt a bit tight, and the table was smaller than a standard four-person dining table. However, the experience more than made up for it.
Our waitress, Harwinder, a nursing student, greeted us with a warm smile and exceptional hospitality. She took the time to explain the menu and even served us complimentary onion bhajji, which was a delightful start to our meal.
I opted for the Lamb Karahi and Garlic Naan—my first time trying Lamb Karahi, and it was absolutely phenomenal! The spices were perfectly balanced, and the lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful. My son chose Paneer Makhani and Bullet Naan. While the Paneer Makhani wasn’t as creamy as we’re used to, it was still delicious. The Bullet Naan, however, turned out to be much spicier than expected—truly living up to its name! My son couldn’t handle the heat, so we switched dishes and ordered a Rosemary Naan to cool things down. The Rosemary Naan was a standout—fragrant and perfectly baked.
To finish, we treated ourselves to Malai Kulfi, which was the perfect sweet ending to an already amazing meal. We also appreciated how affordable everything was—the pricing felt very reasonable for the quality of food and service.
Overall, this place is a hidden gem with incredible food, excellent service, and great value. I highly recommend it and will definitely return!
Vegetarian options: Paneer Makhani only we tried.“
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“Excellent food and service! Will definitely be back!“
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“Great service, food is very delicious.“
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“We had booked Veda for our daughter's wedding welcome dinner on 5/3/24. The whole process from the time we contacted them till we had our function was smooth. They were very accommodating to our requirements and went beyond our expectations. If you are looking to have a large gathering I will definitely recommend doing a buyout. We decided on the menu and then we were guests at our own dinner. It is full service. The ambience was good and our guests enjoyed both the food and their awesome selection of cocktails. Gaurav Bhardwaj and Brazil provided excellent service. Did I mention Food? Very Good and Flavorful. We are from Delhi and big foodies, and I must tell you that they superseded our expectations. The décor is very pleasant and we didn't need to do anything additional They provided us two stations for our henna ladies. Our function was a big hit. Check them out for your next baby shower, engagement, birthday function!!!!!“
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“Fantastic food. Great spot. Would recommend to anyone.“
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“Loved it here! A huge part of the good experience was the affordability, how quick the food came out, and the great appetizers. I absolutely loved the gobi manchurian and samosa chaat! Will absolutely be back & will make the drive from Philly.“
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“Saffron offers excellent lunch menu deals. For $10-12, you get a lunch portion meal (Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Saag, etc.) with rice, salad, and a daily accompaniment. Chicken Tikka Masala was delicious, but a little sweet for me. The Lamb Saag was also a little fatty, but very flavorful. Granted this was a takeout order during COVID. We typically prefer dining in to review a restaurant.“
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“Overall, a 10 out of 10 experience I come here with my family close to about every week. This place brings joy, fun and a little bit of culture I had into our family life. I love Indian food but I love the kind and caring atmosphere more. May Jesus bless you all 💕💐“
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“excellent meal, fantastic service, and lovely atmosphere. really enjoyed the french lamb chops! they were out of this world. what a marinade they must use! Other favorites included the garlic cheese naan, the veggie samosas, and of course the butter chicken. It is rich, smooth, and delicious. and don’t forget a mango lassi!!!“
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“Lamb Saag was delicious. Paratta bread was buttery and flaky. The coffee was good too!“
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“What fabulous and tasty food. We had not been here in quite some time and the food has improved significantly. The naan was the best I have ever had we ordered onion flavored. It was the perfect complement to my chicken tandoori. Service was prompt. Great, casual atmosphere and a lovely date night experience. You must try it.“
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“I never give reviews but I want to give Spicy Masala Kitchen a 5 star shout-out.
1. The food is great. I've been to dozens of Indian restaurants and this restaurant is very solid for the price point. Friends and I have had a bunch of their entrees, and they've all been good. (Also idk what's up with the few negative reviews. Its like a 16 dollars entree, what are you expecting, michelin star? If y'all can't taste this food you must have covid or something you weirdos)
2. I have severe food allergies and this restaurant has always taken them seriously. They confidently know what ingredients are in their food, and they are often able to omit ingredients if you ask. I really, really appreciate that. Thank you!!
3. They actually pay attention to spice levels. If you ask them spicy, they make it spicy, medium is actually medium, and mild is actually mild.
4. The dude who is always there answering the phone and at the front is always exceptionally friendly and I always have a good experience.“
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“We’ve been coming here for years. The menu has changed, but the quality has not! From chaat, to lassi, to their desserts… we recommend all of it. One of our favorite places, and we can use uBerEats now so it’s even more convenient!“
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“So so so delicious. Wanted to try everything on the menu, will definitely recommend to everyone. One of my all time favorite Indian restaurants.“
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“A gal pal suggested we try out the new restaurant. It was EXCELLENT. I had lamb saag. She had mango chicken? We tasted each other's food and just giggled. We had the smoothie and Indian Coke drink- both awesome. The dining room is TINY but the table settings are works of art- fancy napkin sculptures and elegant, playful silverware & dishes. The onion stuffed naan was exquisite. Our server was attentive, polite and answered our questions without hostility or offense. The spices are ON POINT. Their system of personally developing everyone's plate is outstanding. I discovered that I am a wimpy +2 while my friend is a +3. Trying both our food with the varying heat/spice ratios, I could enjoy and taste all the flavors without having my tongue burned off, lol. My ONLY complaint, which has kept me from trying them in the past, is that to order and pick-up take-out, you must use their back door which I find to be creepy and dangerous looking. So I guess I'll only go when I can eat in, using the front door, LOL. However, I was impressed when we asked for our leftovers to be packaged, our server gave each of us free complimentary fresh bismati rice to go along with our uneaten entrees. They give good portions! And the packaging is washable, reusable, recyclable plastic containers- not cheap carboard that soaks up sauces or scary unstable thin plastic that leaks or horrible styrofoam that should be outlawed. THIS RESTAURANT IS WONDERFUL!“
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“We've only gotten takeout (haven't dined in yet), but their food is fantastic, and it's always ready for pickup so quickly after we call our order in! Great portions, delicious flavors, so many vegetarian options - this is my favorite Indian restaurant by far. Highly recommend!“
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“Tried Aloo Papdi Chat, samosa chat, chicken Tikka Roll, chilli chicken, Dhabba Chicken Curry.. ALL are yummy..kids also liked the taste of all these...“
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“We were in Upper Darby area and hungry, so I went for a quick grab and ordered chicken Samosas. Very crispy, delicious and full of filling! The size was good, too. We enjoyed it.
The spot is quite far from my place otherwise I would have been dropping in every once in a while.“
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“Their food is consistently delicious. Highly recommend!!!“
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“Tiffin has been our go-to for Indian delivery for years. They have good specials, the drivers are super, and they seem really to care to know how the food was. And the food is great -- Kerala Pepper is one of our faves, and their chana masala is better than everyone's.“
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“Kind and helpful staff. Food is quite good. I encourage you to try it. You will definitely like this establishment.“
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“Good food, very nice people, very comfortable. We will return.“
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“Great place delicious food many times I ordered take away and dine in. Always delicious my favorite is the chicken tikka masala medium spice and the chicken korma medium spice. Must try if in the mood for great Indian food and good people.“
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“Lamb Saag was delicious. Paratta bread was buttery and flaky. The coffee was good too!“
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“We just met Juby and had the pleasure of trying his amazing food at his new Chestnut Hill location. What a fantastic addition to the Market at the Fareway! Everything was so good and we can’t wait to come back!“
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“If I could give this restaurant at 10 stars I would! The chicken tikka masala was DIVINE. The chicken was tender and juicy and it had the perfect spice level( I chose the medium) The garlic naan… CHEFS KISS. The whole meal was worth my while. Will definitely be getting again!“
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“The chicken masala was very flavorful, with excellent spices that really stood out. The biryani was also delicious and well-prepared. On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive, making the whole meal even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!“
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“Best Halal food truck in the city! Even better than some restaurants. 10/10.“
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“Great for the whole family! We've been regulars at Saffron Indian Kitchen for months now, and the monthly specials never fail to impress. This month, we loved the Tandoori Saloon Tikka perfectly spiced with a smoky flavor. We're so grateful.“
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“Beautiful! Excellent friendly service!“
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“Have been coming here since it opened and although I feel like their Kathi roll size has reduced over time but the taste and quality has not! So i just order 2 rolls now. My favorite are masala paneer and chicken keema. They do scratch that itch, especially after a couple of drinks..... they stay open late“
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“Amazing food and great service!! 😊“
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“Stopped by after my son's college visit in Haverford and be wanted Indian food. Very good food! We did get some things to go and the regular naan was a bit hard, but either way, enjoyed it and will return when we are in that area again.“
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“We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala (good), Garlic Naan (good but only one piece split in half for $5), Gobhi Aloo (good), Saag Paneer (very good), and Samosa Chaat (very good). Would eat here again but unfortunately the rice was disappointing. Most other places I’ve been to offer a bit more naan than that for $5 and have rice so good I’ve enjoyed it by itself.“
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“more than one instance i/we passed by indian sizzler in the morning and into the night to dine in or walk around the area 🪷
• chicken biryani 🍗 was good and saucy 🧈👌🏻
• goat achari 🐐 achari means pickled, so there’s a sourness to this. i’m not exactly fond of goat, but i do agree it's a bit full of bones 😂
• shrimp sagwala 🦐 spinach is the main ingredient here with coconut milk 🍃
• mango lassi 🥭 classic indian drink to try whenever we go indian“
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“Love this restaurant! I was a fan when they were in Dallas, PA so I came to check out the Philly location! Food is awesome, service is great and the restaurant is beautiful. Highly recommend!“
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“If you enjoy classic dishes from India & Nepal, or if you're a first timer to this culinary experience, make the Nirvana brand your paramount dining destination in the Philly region. Eat-in or take-out you won't be disappointed.“
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“Me and My Husband Been Wanting To Try Indian Food For The Longest And This Is The Perfect Place! EVERYTHING Was So Delicious! The Atmosphere Was Chillin And Intimate Me And My Hubby Loved It! We Sat At The Bar And They Had The Coolest Halloween Decorations Displayed Around The Bar It Was SO Cool! The Mango Martini Was SO Good! And The Staff Was Very Attentive And Kind! We Will Definitely Be Returning!“
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“Amazing food and amazing service at a very reasonable price would highly recommend and visit again“
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“Nice quaint place to eat in or take out. We had the place to ourselves at 5pm on a Tuesday but there was a steady flow of ppl picking up orders. Acknowledged immediately upon entering. Prices and serving portions were reasonable along with service and wait time. Had the butter chicken with classic naan. My friend frequents this location and others so opted for the chicken tikka masala with the garlic naan. No complaints with this being my first visit to this location.“