Saffron Indian Bistro - Virginia Beach

Appetizers

• Gobi Manchurians

  Cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, spices

• Assorted Veg Bites

  Assortment of veg samosa, paneer pakora, spinach pakora

• Grand Sampler

  Assortment of chicken, fish, shrimp pakora

• Veg Samosa

  Triangular pies, stuffed potatoes, green peas, spices

• Meat Samosa

  Triangle pies, stuffed minced lamb, spices

• Mussels Porial

  Mussels, coconut broth, southern india style

• Tandoori Wings

  Tandoor fired chicken wings, freshly ground spices

• Chili Chicken

  Boneless chicken, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices

• Paneer Chili

  Paneer, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, spices

• Chat Papri

  Spiced potatoes, chick peas, onions, tomatoes, yoghurt, date-tamarind chutney, mint chutney

• Tikki Chole

  Spiced potato patty, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, sweet yoghurt, date-tamarind chutney, mint chutney

• Pakora

  Traditional south asian fritters, lentil flour, spices, mixed vegetable, paneer, chicken, fish, shrimp

• Onion Bhaji

  Sliced onions, lentil flour, spices

• Twist Rolls

  Naan rolls stuffed, paneer & vegetables, minced chicken, herbs, veggie, chicken

Regional Curries

Indian cuisine has vast and varied traditions, with many regions and cultures to consider. We have chosen to feature the most celebrated curries from the country's regional specialties. Choose your choice of curry & a protein or vegetables

• Tikka Masala

  Tomatoes, cream, fenugreek, spices

• Korma

  Curry from northern india, cashew nuts, green cardamom, cream

• Cilantro

  Chopped cilantro, cashew cream, herbs

• Palak

  Spinach, onions, tomatoes, cream, herbs

• Coconut Curry

  Coconut cream, herbs, spices

• Vindaloo (Hot)

  Tangy spicy sauce, ginger, potatoes

• Kerla Pepper (Hot)

  Coconut cream, ground black peppers, blend of spices

• Organic Mixed Vegetables

  Watts brothers farms

• Paneer

• Tofu

• Chicken

• Beef

• Lamb

• Goat (Bone-In)

• Jumbo Shrimp

• Jumbo Scallops

• North Atlantic Salmon

• Tilapia

Sea Food

• Crab Masala

  Blue crab meat, herbs, spices

• Shrimp Mango

  Jumbo shrimp, organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs

• Scallops Mango

  Jumbo scallops, organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs

Soups & Salads

• Saffron Special Seafood Soup

  North atlantic salmon, shrimp, scallops, coconut cream, blend of spices

• Chicken Soup

  Chicken soup, herbs, spices

• Cucumber Salad

  Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, tangy spices

• House Salad

  Assorted greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, bell peppers, choice of dressing

• Lentil Soup

  Blend of lentils, spices

• Tomato Soup

  Tomato soup, ginger, spices

From the Tandoor Oven

Tandoor it's a clay oven. All meats, poultry & seafood stay immersed in special marinades overnight, then are skewered and broiled in the tandoor. The tandoor is also employed to turn out a most exciting variety of fresh homemade breads. Tandoori specialties are served as a sizzler on the sautéed bed of fresh vegetables & spices

• Tandoori Mix Grill

  Assortment of chicken, lamb, north atlantic salmon, jumbo shrimp

• Lamb Chops

  Lamb chops, special blend of spices, herbs

• Chicken Tikka

  Chicken breast chunks, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, garam masala

• Saffron Kebab

  Boneless chicken, saffron special blend of spices, herbs

• Malai Kebab

  Chicken tenders, cashew paste, special seasoning

• Tandoori Chicken

  Spring skinless chicken, ginger, garlic, spices

• Seekh Kebab

  Minced chicken or lamb, blend of spices, herbs chicken lamb

• Boti Kebab

  Boneless chunks of lamb, yoghurt, spices

• Tandoori Shrimp

  Jumbo shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices

• Fish Tikka

  Chunks of north atlantic salmon, yoghurt, chili, garlic, ginger, herbs

• Paneer Shashlik

  Paneer, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, spices

• Tandoori Rib Eye Steak

  Rib eye steak, special blend of fresh ground spices, herbs, potatoes or vegetables

• Tandoori Sirloin Steak

  Sirloin steak, special blend of fresh ground spices, herbs, potatoes or vegetables

Vegetarian

• Dal Makhani

  Black lentils, tomatoes, cream, ginger, garlic, spices

• Dal Tarka

  Yellow lentils, tomatoes, garlic, onions, curry leaves

• Baingan Bhartha

  Roasted eggplants, green peas, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices

• Chana Masala

  Chick peas, potatoes,onions, tomatoes, spices

• Baingan Aloowala

  Eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, spices

• Aloo Gobi

  Potatoes, cauliflower, herbs, spices

• Bhindi Masala

  Okra, onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices

• Malai Kofta

  Paneer & potatoes dumplings, cream, cashew paste, nuts & raisins

• Paneer Makhani

  Paneer, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cream, herbs

• Shahi Paneer

  Grated paneer, green peas, tomatoes, onions, cream

• Matar Paneer

  Paneer, green peas, curry sauce, spices

• Matar Mushroom

  Green peas, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, spices

• Baingan Makhani

  Eggplants, bell peppers, onions, fenugreek, tomatoes, cream, herbs

• Methi Malai Matar

  Green peas, fenugreek, cream, herbs

Accompainments

• Roasted Papad

  Thin & crispy lentil wafer

• Mango Chutney

  Mango chunks, sweet, mild spices

• Raita

  Yoghurt, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs

• Achar

  Pickled mixed vegetables, hot & spicy

• Tamarind Chutney

  Tamarind, jaggery, dates, spices

• Mint Chutney

  Fresh spearmint, cilantro, onions, cumin seeds, spices

• Onion Chutney

  Diced onions, amchoor, vinegar, spices

Poultry

• Peshawari Chicken

  From kashmir, malai kebab, cream, poppy seeds, fruits & nuts

• Butter Chicken

  Boneless chicken, cashews, cream, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions

• Curry Chicken

  Dhaba style, boneless chicken, onions, tomatoes, spices

• Mango Chicken

  Boneless chicken, organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs

• Madras Chicken (Hot)

  South indian curry, tomatoes, onions, coconut, spices

• Tawa Chicken (Hot)

  Boneless chicken, pan seared curry, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garam masala

• Methi Chicken

  Boneless chicken, fenugreek, onions, herbs, spices

Rice Specialties

All rice specialties served with raita

• Saffron Seafood Biryani

  Aged steamed white basmati rice, north atlantic salmon, jumbo shrimp, scallops, blue crab meat, cardamom, freshly ground spices

• Navrattan Biryani

  Aged steamed white basmati rice, organic mixed vegetables, saffron, cashews, raisins

• Chicken Biryani

  Aged steamed white basmati rice, boneless chicken, freshly ground spices, saffron

• Gost Biryani

  Aged steamed white basmati rice, cardamom, herbs, freshly ground spices beef, lamb, goat (bone-in)

• Shrimp Biryani

  Aged steamed white basmati rice, jumbo shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices

• Crab Biryani

  Aged steamed white basmati rice, blue crab meat, cardamom, freshly ground spices

• Coconut Rice

  Aged steamed white basmati rice, coconut, curry leaves, herbs

Tandoori Breads

• Bread Basket

  An assortment of naan, garlic naan, aloo naan

• Kashmiri Naan

  Stuffed with sweet coconut, cherries, raisins, cashews, pistachio nuts

• Naan

  Traditional soft white bread

• Roti

  Whole wheat bread

• Palak Kulcha

  Stuffed with lightly spiced spinach, herbs

• Garlic Naan

  Fresh garlic, cilantro, herbs

• Chili Garlic Naan

  Fresh garlic, green chillis, cilantro, herbs

• Keema Naan

  Stuffed with minced meat, herbs, spices, chicken, lamb

• Aloo Paratha

  Whole wheat flour, stuffed potatoes, spices

• Onion & Paneer Kulcha

  Bread stuffed, paneer, onions, spices

• Onion Kulcha

  Stuffed with onions, bell peppers, spices

• Aloo Naan

  Stuffed with potatoes, spices

• Paneer Kulcha

  Stuffed with paneer, spices

Meat

• Gost Curry

  Old delhi style, onions, tomatoes, spices beef, lamb, goat (bone-in)

• Gost Roganjosh

  Almond paste, yoghurt, slow braised, green & black cardamom, spices beef, lamb, goat (bone-in)

• Lamb Keema

  Minced lamb, green peas, onions, tomatoes, garam masala

Desserts

• Saffron Special Dessert Platter

  Assortment of desserts served on a special platter

• Pistachio Kulfi

  Homemade ice cream, pistachio nuts

• Mango Kulfi

  Homemade ice cream, alphanso mango pulp, organic mango chunks

• Kheer

  Traditional indian rice pudding, cardamom, rose syrup, nuts & raisins

• Rasmalai

  Flattened balls of paneer, cream, cardamom

• Gulab Jamun

  Fried milk pastry balls, honey, saffron served hot

• Gajar Halwa

  Shredded carrots, cream, nuts, raisins served hot