Saffron Indian Bistro - Tucson

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

Popular Items

  • Garlic Naan — $4.50
  • Tikka Masala — $15.95
  • Butter Chicken — $17.95
  • Naan — $4.25
  • Vegetable Samosa — $7.95
  • Saffron Rice — $2.95

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