Saffron Indian Bistro - Tucson

Name: Saffron Indian Bistro - Tucson
Address: 7607 N Oracle Rd #101, Tucson, AZ, 85704, US
Telephone: +15207429100
Price range: $11-$20

Saffron Indian Bistro is an Indian restaurant in Tucson, AZ. Order takeout online for pickup or delivery.

7607 N Oracle Rd #101
Tucson, AZ 85704

Phone: +15207429100

Price range: $11-$20

Hours

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00–20:45
Friday, Saturday: 11:00–21:15

Saffron Indian Bistro - Tucson Menu

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa — $7.95
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes, baby field peas and seasoned with fresh spices.
Vegetable Pakoras — $7.95
Mixed vegetable fritters.
Saffron Shrimp — $13.95
Pacific shrimp lightly battered, dusted with ground cumin, mild red chilies and coriander.
Signature Flat Bread — $12.95
Home made naan pizza bread with Indian toppings.
Chili Paneer — $13.95
Homemade Cottage cheese tossed with onions and bell peppers in a spicy sauce.
Fish Pakoras — $13.95
Crispy battered fish.
Dahi Kabab — $9.95
Hung yogurt and homemade cheese kababs coated with bread crumbs.
Chili Pakoras — $8.95
Crispy, spicy green chillies with a coating of chickpea flour.
Curry & Fries — $12.95
Your choice of masala, korma, or curry sauce with masala fries.
Chole Bhature — $16.95
A popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and bhatura (fried bread).
Paneer Pakoras — $10.95
Crispy battered homemade Cottage cheese.
Onion Bhaji — $9.95
Onions dusted in Indian herbs, spices and chickpea flour.
Chole Kulcha — $15.95
A popular North Indian dish comprising of chole (chickpeas) and kulcha (soft , fluffy mini naan bread).

Soup & Salad

Mulligatawny Shorba — $13.95
Gluten-free. A zesty traditional chicken soup spiced with red and yellow lentils, cream and Indian herbs.
Lentil Soup — $12.95
Gluten-free. Creamy lentil soup, infused with turmeric and lemon pepper.
Saffron Salad — $12.95
Gluten-free. Fresh mixed green, tomatoes, cucumber, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and served with freshly prepared berry vinaigrette.
Half Soup & Half Salad — $13.95
Gluten-free. Our house-made lentil soup served with a fresh green salad.

Vegetables Bahar

Daal Makhani — $16.95
Gluten-free. Black lentils slowly simmered with traditional spices, a specialty of the Northwest Indian frontier. Served with saffron rice.
Tadka Daal — $16.95
Gluten-free. Yellow lentils slowly cooked with tomatoes and onions and exotic spices. Served with saffron rice.
Yogurt Masala | Kadi — $16.95
Gluten-free. A spicy, tangy yogurt curry simmered with vegetable fritters. Served with saffron rice.
Chana Masala — $16.95
Gluten-free. A North Indian specialty of slow-simmered chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, laced with exotic spices. Served with saffron rice.
Aloo Matar Gobhi — $16.95
Gluten-free. Garden fresh potatoes, baby field peas, cauliflower simmered in an onion and tomato sauce. Served with saffron rice.
Shahi Kofta — $14.95
Gluten-free. Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato with onion and cream sauce. Served with saffron rice.
Aloo Matar Paneer — $16.95
Gluten-free. Potatoes, homemade cheese, baby field peas simmered with toasted cumin, onion and garlic. Served with saffron rice.
Mumbai Aloo — $16.95
Gluten-free. Baby potatoes, tomatoes, onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh Indian spices. Served with saffron rice.
Baingan Bharta — $16.95
Gluten-free. Traditional smoked eggplant cooked with fresh green chilis, ginger root and fresh coriander leaves. Served with saffron rice.
Mushroom Do Pyaza — $16.95
Gluten-free. Sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and onions prepared with toasted cumin seeds and fresh ground Indian spices. Served with saffron rice.
Malai Kofta — $16.95
Gluten-free. Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce. Served with saffron rice.
Karhai Paneer — $16.95
Gluten-free. Homemade cubes of cheese seasoned with exotic fenugreek leaves, onions, bell peppers and cooked in a wok. Served with saffron rice.
Bhindi Do Pyaza | Okra — $16.95
Gluten-free. Sauteed in cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes. Served with saffron rice.

Treasures

Classic Tandoori Chicken — $16.95
Gluten-free. Succulent chicken leg quarters, marinated in yogurt, ginger, and garlic with exotic spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Chicken Tikka Kabab — $16.95
Gluten-free. Boneless chicken breast marinated in aromatic Bombay spices and citrus. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Tamarind Chicken — $18.95
Gluten-free. Tender pieces of white meat marinated in yogurt, tamarind, cardamon, cream and mild Indian herbs. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Chicken Barra — $17.95
Gluten-free. Medium spicy, all white chicken marinated authentic Indian spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Saffron Ajwain Fish — $21.95
Gluten-free. Mahi mahi marinated in yogurt, saffron, garlic, and fresh herbs, seared in our clay oven. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Lamb Kabab — $19.95
Gluten-free. Premium New Zealand tender pieces of lamb marinated with fresh papaya, ginger, garlic and yogurt. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Tandoori Pearl Prawns — $19.95
Gluten-free. Fresh prawns infused with ginger, garlic, creamy yogurt, a touch of red chili and North Indian spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Murg Malai Kabab — $16.95
Gluten-free. Tender cubes of chicken marinated in a mild, blend of yogurt, cardamom and coriander with a splash of cream. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Shish Kabab — $16.95
Gluten-free. Skewered ground chicken infused with roasted garlic, fresh green chilis, mint, coriander and dusted with exotic aromatic spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).
Saffron Tandoori Grill — $24.95
Gluten-free. A generous selection of tandoori gems featuring pieces of chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, shish kabab and a chicken leg. A meal fit for a rajah (king). Cooked to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven).

Signature Dishes

Tikka Masala — $15.95
The national dish of England, slow simmered in our famous tomato sauce with a hint of cream and zesty Indian herbs and spices. Served with saffron rice.
Butter Chicken — $17.95
Gluten-free. Also called ''Murgh Makhani'' boneless tandoori chicken (dark meat) in a tomato and cream-base sauce. Served with saffron rice.
Tandoori Lamb Chops — $34.95
Gluten-free. Fine cut premium New Zealand lamb marinated overnight in 20 fresh herbs and spices, cooked in a tandoor makes it truly a Saffron specialty. Served with saffron rice.
Tandoori Fish Tikka — $17.95
Gluten-free. Bassa fish - a flaky white fish, rich in omega - 3 and proteins, marinated in Rajasthani spices. Served with saffron rice.

Chef's Specialties

Korma — $16.95
Gluten-free. A rich creamy onion sauce infused with mild spices. Served with saffron rice.
Vindaloo — $16.95
Gluten-free. Saffron's hottest and most fragrant curry, slowly cooked with the vinegar, potatoes and special herbs. Served with saffron rice.
Saffron Mughlai — $16.95
Gluten-free. Our exotic curry infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers. Served with saffron rice.
Bhuna — $16.95
Gluten-free. A classic North Indian specialty, sauteed and slow cooked with a special house rub. Lightly tossed with onion, bell pepper and tomatoes. Served with saffron rice.
Dhansak — $16.95
Gluten-free. Cooked with lentils and spices. A very traditional and popular Parsi dish. Served with saffron rice.
Saag — $16.95
Gluten-free. Spinach cream sauce infused with black peppercorn and onions. Served with saffron rice.
Rogan Josh — $16.95
Gluten-free. An exotic dish of Kashmir, simmered in house tomato sauce and seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices. Served with saffron rice.
Malabar — $16.95
Gluten-free. An aromatic cream sauce slow cooked with mustard seeds and grated coconut. Served with saffron rice.
Curry — $16.95
Gluten-free. A traditional saffron infused onion and tomato sauce. Served with saffron rice.
Patia — $16.95
Gluten-free. A mildly sweet and sour sauce with a perfect blend of vinegar and mango chutney. Served with saffron rice.
Madras — $16.95
Gluten-free. A South Indian spiced curry sauce infused with mustard seeds and coconut. Served with saffron rice.

Biryani

Biryani — $16.95
An aromatic blend of traditional basmati rice grown in the Himalayan foothills, slowly steamed with a rich selection of meats or vegetables, accented with freshly ground Indian spices and seasoned with herbs and a hint of exotic saffron.
Saffron Biryani — $19.95
Chicken, lamb, shrimp, and vegetables cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs freshly ground Indian spices.

Kid's Menu

Kid's Vegetable Biryani — $10.95
Kid's Saffron Shrimp & Fries — $10.95
4 pieces.
Kid's Chicken Tikka — $8.95
5 pieces. Includes rice or fries.
Kid's Chicken Nuggets — $7.95
5 pieces. Includes rice or fries.
Kid's Fries — $7.95
Kid's Mini Cheese Kulcha — $8.95
Soft mini naan topped with cheese, just like mini pizza.

Hand Crafted Breads

Naan — $4.25
Our classic soft leavened white bread, great for dipping in curries. Plain or with butter. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Garlic Naan — $4.50
Our classic naan brushed with fresh garlic and herbs. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Tandoori Roti — $4.25
Traditional flat whole wheat bread prepared in our clay oven. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Onion Naan — $4.95
Soft bread stuffed with Indian spiced onions and garlic. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Aloo Naan — $4.95
Soft naan stuffed with spiced potatoes. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Paneer Naan — $5.50
Homemade cheese stuffed in a soft naan. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Keema Naan — $5.95
A crisp naan stuffed with highly seasoned ground chicken. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Chicken Tikka Naan — $5.95
Soft naan stuffed with chopped chicken tikka. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Bullet Naan — $4.95
Spicy green chilis atop naan bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Kashmiri Naan — $5.95
White bread stuffed with blended coconut, raisin and nuts. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Poori — $5.50
Whole wheat puffed bread, deep fried (2 pieces). Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Bhature — $5.95
White puffed bread, deep fried (4 pieces). Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Masala Naan — $5.95
A perfect blend of cheese, chili, potato, onion, cilantro and spices. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Lachha Parantha — $5.25
Layered whole wheat bread. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.
Chapati (2 pcs) — $5.00
Thin whole wheat bread made on iron skillet. Baked in our traditional clay tandoor oven from India.

Sides

Side Sauce — $6.95
Curry, masala, or korma.
Mixed Vegetables — $6.95
Cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes, carrots, green beans and peas.
Raita — $4.50
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and sprinkled with a touch of ground cumin.
Assorted Chutney — $4.50
Pickle, onion and mango chutney.
Saffron Rice — $2.95
Aromatic long grain basmati rice steamed with a hint of saffron.
Pulao Rice — $5.95
Basmati rice cooked with onions, green peas, cream and cumin seed.
Mango Chutney — $4.00
Spicy, sweet and sour relish laced with ginger and a touch of red chili.
Onion Chutney — $2.95
Onions, chili powder and vinegar.
Mixed Pickles — $2.95
Mango, lemon, and chili.
Papadums — $2.75
Fried crispy thin Indian spiced lentil wafers.
Gluten-Free Roasted Papadums — $2.95
Plain Yogurt — $4.00
Onion & Chilis — $3.00

Desserts

Kulfi — $6.50
Traditional homemade ice cream, mango, almond or pistachio.
Gulab Jamun — $6.50
A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm).
Ras Malai — $6.50
Sweet cheese balls flavored with a hint of saffron and roasted cardamom syrup.
Mango Pudding — $6.50
Fruit cocktail mixed with homemade mango flavored custard.
Rice Pudding — $6.50
Caramelized basmati rice laced with ground almonds, toasted cashews, all slowly simmered in milk.

Drinks

Lassi — $5.95
Our refreshing homemade traditional yogurt drink.
Mango Shake — $5.95
Fresh mango and cool milk blended together.
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Lime Soda — $4.50
Juices — $4.50
Bottle Soda — $4.25
Indian Tea (Chai) — $4.50
Coffee — $4.50
Bottled Water — $4.00
Perrier — $4.00
Iced Tea — $3.50
Hot Tea — $3.50
Flavored Teas — $3.50

Appetizers | Catering

Vegetable Samosas (3) | Catering — $7.50
Vegetarian. Pastry turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, cumin, and spices.
Chilli Paneer | Catering — $75.00
Per tray. Indian cheese cooked in chili sauce.
Fish Pakoras (8) | Catering — $13.95
Veg Pakoras (5) | Catering — $7.95
Flat Bread (2) | Catering — $25.00
Chicken.
Veg Flat Bread (2) | Catering — $25.00

Salads | Catering

Saffron Salad with Chicken Tikka | Catering — $60.00
Per tray. Mixed greens with marinated chicken, tomato, cucumber, Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and pomegranate-orange vinaigrette.
Saffron Salad with Saffron Shrimp | Catering — $70.00
Per tray. Mixed greens with shrimp, tomato, cucumber, Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and pomegranate-orange.

Vegetarian Entrees | Catering

Chana Masala | Catering — $80.00
Per tray. Spicy. Gluten-free and vegetarian. Serves 10 people. Chickpeas with onions, ginger, and garlic.
Aloo Matar Gobhi | Catering — $80.00
Per tray. Vegetarian. Potatoes, baby field peas, cauliflower simmered in an onion, and tomato sauce.
Vegetarian Tikka Masala | Catering — $80.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people. Comes with cream sauce, herbs, and spices.
Tadka Daal | Catering — $80.00
Per tray. Vegetarian. Yellow lentils, tomatoes, onions, and exotic spices.
Vegetable Korma | Catering — $80.00
Per tray. Gluten-free and vegetarian. Serves 10 people. Comes with creamy onion sauce with mild spices.
Malai Kofta | Catering — $80.00
Per tray. Vegetarian. Vegetable rolls simmered in tomato and cream sauce.
Daal Makhani | Catering — $85.00
Per tray. Vegetarian. Black lentils simmered with traditional spices.
Shahi Kofta | Catering — $80.00
Per tray. Vegetarian. Vegetable rolls simmered in onion and cream sauce.

Chicken Entrees | Catering

Chicken Tikka Masala | Catering — $90.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people. Chicken with tomato-cream sauce.
Tandoori Chicken | Catering — $85.00
Per tray. Serves 25 pieces. Bone-in chicken baked in a clay oven, marinated with yogurt and spices.
Chicken Korma | Catering — $90.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people. Chicken with yogurt, onions, nuts, and garlic.
Chicken Vindaloo | Catering — $90.00
Per tray. Chicken cooked with vinegar and potatoes.
Chicken Curry | Catering — $90.00
Per tray. Chicken cooked in curry sauce.
Chicken Saag | Catering — $90.00
Per tray.
Chicken Mughlai | Catering — $90.00
Per tray. Chicken infused with ginger, garlic and tossed with onions and bell peppers. Cooked in an onion/tomato cream sauce.

Lamb Entrees | Catering

Lamb Korma | Catering — $95.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people. Lamb with yogurt, onions, nuts, and garlic.
Lamb Tikka Masala | Catering — $95.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people. Lamb with tomato-cream sauce.
Lamb Curry | Catering — $95.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people.
Lamb Mughlai | Catering — $95.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people.

Seafood Entrees | Catering

Shrimp Vindaloo | Catering — $95.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people. Shrimp with potatoes and onions in a spicy vinegar sauce.
Tandoori Pearl Prawns (30) | Catering — $60.00
Per tray. Prawns with ginger, garlic, yogurt, red chili, and spices.
Fish Malabar | Catering — $95.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people. Sauteed fish with mustard seeds, coconut, and spices.
Fish Masala | Catering — $95.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people. Fish with in masala sauce.
Shrimp Masala | Catering — $95.00
Per tray. Serves 10 people.
Fish Tikka | Catering — $90.00
Per tray. Serves 10-15 people.

Hot Entrees | Catering

Chef's Specialities — $80.00
Per tray. Serves 8-10 people. Choice of your protein and sauce.

Rice & Biryani | Catering

Saffron Rice | Catering — $15.00
Per tray. You can usually order a side of rice for just half your headcount.
Vegetable Biryani | Catering — $75.00
Per tray. Fried basmati rice with vegetables, nuts, and spices.
Shrimp Biryani | Catering — $85.00
Per tray. Fried basmati rice with shrimp, vegetables, nuts, and spices.
Lamb Biryani | Catering — $75.00
Per tray. Fried basmati rice with lamb, vegetables, nuts, and spices.
Chicken Biryani | Catering — $80.00
Per tray. Fried basmati rice with chicken, vegetables, nuts, and spices.

Bread | Catering

Garlic Naan | Catering — $4.25
Individual packaging. Vegetarian. Leavened flatbread with garlic.
Plain Naan | Catering — $3.95
Individual packaging. Vegetarian. Leavened flatbread.

Sides | Catering

Raita | Catering — $4.50
Yogurt with grated cucumber, tomato, and spices.
Mango Chutney | Catering — $2.75
Papadum | Catering — $2.75
Rice-flour wafers with cumin and cracked pepper.
Mixed Pickle | Catering — $2.95
Includes mango, lemon, and chili.

Desserts | Catering

Mango Pudding | Catering — $60.00
This is per item. Serves 10 People. Cost $6.00 per person.
Rice Pudding | Catering — $60.00
This is per item. Serves 10 People. Cost $6.00 per person. Comes with rose water and cinnamon.

Beverages | Catering

Assorted Individual Sodas | Catering — $3.95
Individual.
Mango Lassi | Catering — $5.25
Blended yogurt and mango.
Mint Lassi | Catering — $2.99
Yogurt drink sweetened with mint.
Mango Juice | Catering — $4.50