Saffron - San Carlos Menu
Saffron - San Carlos, a gem of Indian cuisine in San Carlos, offers a unique dining experience with a focus on vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant provides a range of utilities, including delivery, takeout, and catering services. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, particularly highlighting the jafrezi kofta and ODS butter chicken. The ambiance is described as both casual and classy, perfect for a date night or group gathering. The staff receives consistent praise for their attentiveness and friendliness. While some reviewers mention mild spice levels, overall, the food is praised for its creativity and presentation. Saffron - San Carlos stands out as a must-visit destination for authentic Indian flavors in the Bay Area.
Saffron's Bites
General Tso's Cauliflower
Our own take on the spicy Indochinese classic
Dahi Aloo Poori
pieces. Just like pani poori, but ready to eat - tangy, spicy, cooling
Bhel Poori
Crunchy mix of puffed rice, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh veggies, and a dash of spices
Paani Poori
pieces. Crispy puris filled with tangy tamarind
Samosa Chaat
Spicy potato mix, fried, smashed and topped with sweet yoghurt, tamarind and spicy chutneys
Vada Pav
piece. Hot potato vada, crispy bites, and tangy chutneys, inside a soft bun, served with spicy red masala
Lamb Slider
piece. Spiced minced lamb and peas, paired with toasted, buttered soft bun, chutneys, slaw, and Indian-style mayo
Chicken Slider
piece. Mini pav filled with spiced chicken keema patties, cheese, mint, coriander, spicy chutney, and pickled onions
Onion Bhaji
Golden, crispy onion fritters spiced just right
Paneer Paratha Roll
Warm paratha layered with spicy paneer, peppers, and onions
Chicken Paratha Roll
Yoghurt-marinated grilled chicken rolled up in a flaky paratha with peppers, onions, and green chutney
Rawa Fried Shrimp
pieces. From the shores of Goa. Crispy, golden prawns take a dip in crunchy sooji coating, served with mint yoghurt
Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated in a spicy flavorful tandoori masala and grilled
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka
Tandoori-spiced, yoghurt-marinated, chettinad black pepper grilled chicken bites, served with lettuce wraps
Chili Chicken
Crispy chicken in a garlic-ginger-soy-chili sauce
Pav Bhaji
Spiced mashed vegetables with hot, buttered soft buns, just like chowpatty. Nothing says Bombay more
Paneer Pakora
Our take on kwality's paneer fritters
Masala Fries
Crispy golden fries dusted with a blend of Indian spices
Butter Naan
Plain leavened bread
Garlic Naan
Baked with cilantro and garlic
Tandoori Roti
Whole-wheat baked roti
Lachha Paratha
Layered wheat bread
Roomali Roti
Handkerchief bread
Spicy Chili Chutney
Pickle
LOC
Lemon, onion, chili
Bread & Sides
Thali
Butter Chicken Thali
Saag Paneer Thali
Lamb Curry Thali
Jafrani Kofta Thali
Chana Bhatura
Puffed fried bread, chana masala
Aaloo Kulcha And Chole
piece. Freshly baked spiced potato flatbread, butter, raita
Masala Omelette & Pav
Three eggs, onions, bell peppers, green chili, cilantro, tater tots, pav bread
Weekend Brunch
Saffron's Classics
Lahsooni Saag Paneer
Spinach, mustard, onions, spices, paneer-roasted garlic
Saffron Daal Makhani
Black lentils simmered for more than hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes, Indian spices
Jafrani Kofta Curry
Stuffed paneer koftas simmered in rich tomato and onion gravy with cashews
ODS Butter Chicken
Our secret recipe - robust smoky flavors and bold spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
National dish of the UK - roasted chicken breast simmered in a mild sauce
Lamb Curry
Lamb leg slow-braised with twenty-one spices
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with chicken and house spice blend, cooked Dum pukht and served with raita, papad
Rose & Fennel Candy Ice Cream
Humphry Slocombe Rose & Fennel ice cream flecked with candy-coated fennel seeds ( scoops)
Rasmalai
Soft-poached cheese dumplings, reduced milk sauce, nut garnish
Rose Gulkund Or Kesar Pista Kulfi
Saffron, pistachio, cardamom, rose
Gulab Jamun
Cheese dumplings, sweet syrup, pistachio garnish
Elaichi Kheer
Sweet creamy rice, cardamom, pistachio garnish
Dessert
Sparkling & Rose
Champagne Rose, Pommery, FR
ml bottle
Champagne POP, Pommery, FR
ml bottle
Prosecco, Freixenet, Italy
ml bottle
Miraval, Provence, France
Rosato, Sonoroso, Italy
Chardonnay, Kenwood, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Sonoma
Riesling, Eroica, Columbia Valley
Pinot Blanco, Bollini, Napa
ml bottle
Sancerre Blanc, Comte LaFond, France
Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc, Unshackled, Napa
White
Red
Malbec, Clos De Los Siete, Argentina
Red Blend, Prisoner, Napa
Bottle
Pinot Noir, Chalk Hill, Sonoma
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, Monterey
Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles
Bottle
Firestone Mind Haze IPA
Elysian Contact Haze IPA
Longboard Island Lager
Trumer Pils
Draft Beer
Bottle Beer
Blue Moon
Kingfisher Lager
Stella Artois
Amrood
Guava, ginger, lemon, soda
Aam Adrak
Mango, ginger, chili, lemon, soda
Pudeena Kheera
Cucumber, mint, simple, soda
Lychee
Lychee, mint, lemon, simple syrup, soda
Nimboo
Lime, lemon, simple syrup, salt, soda
Fluffy Mango Lassi
Whipped Sweet Lassi
Limca Masala Soda
Thumbs Up Masala Soda
House-Made Iced Tea
Pellegrino
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