Saffron - Modern Indian Dining

223 N Water St Suite 100, Milwaukee
(414) 539-4980

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Pulled Tandoori Chicken Bao Bun
Course 3 Saffron Butter Chicken
Course 1 Crispy Cauliflower
Truffle Morel Lamb Korma
Soft Shell Crab Bao Bun
Malabar Chicken Curry
Paneer Tikka Masala
Angoori Gulab Jamun
Tandoori Croquettes
24 Carat Lamb Shank

Menu

Brunch
Tandoori Tikka Wrap
Choice of Paneer or Chicken | Cucumber | Chili Aioli | Wrapped in Paratha | Served with Masala Fries
Delhi Chole Bhature
Chickpea Masala | Onion Pickle | Served with Fried Bread (can be made Gluten Free)
Lamb Keema
Minced Lamb | Green Peas | Sunnyside Eggs | Served with Butter Bread
Chicken & Waffle
Breaded Spicy Chicken | Sweet Chilli Aioli | Maple Syrup
Egg Skillet
Chicken Seekh Kebab | Potatoes | Cheddar | Onions | Sunnyside Eggs | Served with Toasted Challah
Masala Egg Kathi Roll
Onions | Tomatoes | Chili | Wrapped in Paratha | Served with Masala Fries
Bombay Pao Bhaji
Seasonal Mashed Vegetables | Indian Spices | Served with Maska (Butter) Bread (can be made Gluten Free)
Build your own omelet
Served with Everything Naan and Masala Fries. Choose any four: Paneer | Chicken Seekh Kebab | Mushrooms| Onions | Tomatoes| Baby Spinach | Green Chili | Bell peppers | Mozzarella or Cheddar
Stuffed French Toast
Challah | Mango Compote | Cinnamon infused Cream Cheese
Eggs Benedict
Tandoori Salmon | Hollandaise Sauce | Avocado
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce | Onions | Tomatoes | Mint Aioli | Add Amul Cheese | Served with Lotus Root chips or Masala Fries

Brunch Add ons
Everything Naan
Lotus Root Chips
Homemade Masala Fries
Maska (Butter) Bread

Featured items
Saffron Butter Chicken
Smoked Chicken, Signature Red Pepper Tomato Sauce, Fenugreek
Truffle Morel Lamb Korma
Roasted Lamb | Black Truffle | Bone Marrow infused sauce
Chickpea Masala
Spiced Garbanzo Beans , Green Chili, Coriander
Dum Lamb Biryani
Layered Lamb with aromatic Basmati Rice
Saag Paneer
Paneer | Spinach
The Chicken Tikka Chipotle
Lemon Marinated Chicken | Garlic Chipotle Spice Blend.
Samosa Sampler
Assorted Indian Puff Pastries - Potatoes Peas & Jalepeno Cheese
Crispy Cauliflower
Spiced Cauliflower, Signature Sauce, Ginger & Garlic Emulsion
Dal Makhani
Overnight Slow Cooked Black Lentils , Cream Drizzle
Dum Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant Basmati Rice cooked with aromatic vegetables
Malabar Chicken Curry
Bone-In Chicken | Curry Leaves | Coconut infused sauce
Dynamite Shrimp Tawa Taco
Sriracha Aioli | Onions & Peppers Slaw | Avocado
Baked Brussels Sprout
Burrata | Onion | Tomato
The Bishop's Tikka
House made Paneer | Indian Spices
Smoked Tandoori Lamb Chops
Smoked Lamb | Signature Saffron Spice Blend
Tandoori Chicken Croquettes
Minced Tandoori Chicken | Sour Cream | Smoked Tomato Coconut infused sauce
Soft Shell Crab Bao Bun
Slaw | Sriracha Aioli | Pickled Chili
Seabass Alleppey Curry
Chilean Seabass | Green Apple Caviar | Green Mango | Coconut | Served with Lemon Rice

Small Plates
Crispy Cauliflower
Spiced Cauliflower, Signature Sauce, Ginger & Garlic Emulsion
Tandoori Chicken Croquettes
Minced Tandoori Chicken | Sour Cream | Smoked Tomato Coconut infused sauce
Samosa Sampler
Assorted Indian Puff Pastries - Potatoes Peas & Jalepeno Cheese
Tandoori Duck Seekh Kebab
Layered Paratha | Tandoori Duck | Pickled Onion | Apricot Chutney
Soft Shell Crab Bao Bun
Slaw | Sriracha Aioli | Pickled Chili
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Potato Cutlet | White Peas | Yogurt Mousse | Shiso Leaf
Truffle Goat Cheese Kulcha
Goat Cheese | Grated Fresh Truffle
Dynamite Shrimp Tawa Taco
Sriracha Aioli | Onions & Peppers Slaw | Avocado
Mushroom Galouti Kebab
Goat Cheese stuffed Mushroom | Puff Pastry | Pickled Onion

From the Tandoor
The Chicken Tikka Chipotle
Lemon Marinated Chicken | Garlic Chipotle Spice Blend.
Smoked Tandoori Lamb Chops
Smoked Lamb | Signature Saffron Spice Blend
Tandoori Salmon
Basil Cilantro Pesto Paste | House Spices
Tandoori Grilled Prawns
Lemon & Herbs Marinated Prawns
The Bishop's Tikka
House made Paneer | Indian Spices

Entrees
Saffron Butter Chicken
Smoked Chicken, Signature Red Pepper Tomato Sauce, Fenugreek
Dum Lamb Biryani
Layered Lamb with aromatic Basmati Rice
Malabar Chicken Curry
Bone-In Chicken | Curry Leaves | Coconut infused sauce
Dum Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant Basmati Rice cooked with aromatic vegetables
Goat Stew
Bone-In Goat | Baby Vegetable Coconut Curry | Truffle Oil | Served with Rice Crepes
24 Carat Lamb Shank
Slow Cooked Braised Lamb, Aromatic Stock, Gold Leaf Dust
Lucknow Pea Kofta
Vegetable Dumplings | Onion and Melon Seeds Sauce | Cardamon
Lemongrass Lobster Moilee
Lobster Tail | Mustard Seed Infused Coconut Sauce | Served with Lemon rice
Truffle Morel Lamb Korma
Roasted Lamb | Black Truffle | Bone Marrow infused sauce
Seabass Alleppey Curry
Chilean Seabass | Green Apple Caviar | Green Mango | Coconut | Served with Lemon Rice
Paneer Mille-feuille
Layered Paneer with Green Pea Fondue | Mango Pickle | Red Pepper Coulis Sauce

Accompaniments
Chickpea Masala
Spiced Garbanzo Beans , Green Chili, Coriander
Saag Paneer
Paneer | Spinach
Dal Makhani
Overnight Slow Cooked Black Lentils , Cream Drizzle
Baked Brussels Sprout
Burrata | Onion | Tomato
Saffron Rice
Saffron | Aromatic Basmati Rice

Bread
Garlic Naan
Plain/Butter Naan
Truffle Naan
Lacha Paratha
Roti (Whole Wheat)
Gluten Free Bread
Fig Naan

After Party
Rasmalai
Sponge Cake infused with Saffron Milk, Crushed Pistachios, dried rose petal dust
Angoori Gulab Jamun
Cottage Cheese Dumplings | Sugar Syrup

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Recent Reviews

1st time here—- went with small plates which included the samosas, crispy cauliflower , tandoori chicken bao bun and date nan. We also had the elegant saffron old fashioned and cherry manhattan. Everything was flavorful and delivered hot. Our server was enthusiastic . We would easily come back for entrees the next time we are in town!
February 2026
Saffron is one of our favorite restaurants in the Milwaukee area. Friendly staff, delicious food and drinks, and great ambiance. Here are some of the things we enjoyed this time: fig naan, paneer tikka, lobster, shrimp curry, butter chicken, Saffton old fashioned and the delightful gin blossom cocktail. When I booked the luncheon I noted we were celebrating my father's 93rd birthday. As we finished our meal, they presented him with a fun, smoky/sparkler dessert - it was a...
January 2026
If you love Indian food & want a true high end experience - you must go! From the innovative & off the charts cocktails to dessert. Saffron is a modern take on traditional dishes & new combinations of flavors that is a true delight!
December 2025

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Saffron - Modern Indian Dining

223 N Water St Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 539-4980