Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine

I arrived at Saffron after driving in dense fog and rain on Rt. 66, the aftermath of tropical storm Ophelia, in the early evening, at around 6:30 PM, on Saturday, September 23. Finding shelter from the storm, I enjoyed wonderful Indian cuisine flavors and cordial, attentive service in a relaxed atmosphere. Graciously greeted by the general manager, Johnny, and the owner, Shankar, I asked to dine at the bar. When dining solo, I prefer and enjoy dining at the bar. I got the festival of flavors going with black-pepper seasoned papadums with tamarind and mint and cilantro chutneys. I ordered Coppola Prosecco, though I wanted Kir Royal, but crème de cassis nor Chambord were available. So, I ordered a side shot of Grand Marnier as a workaround. Samosas, served with tamarind and mint and cilantro chutneys, were delicious. The samosas were elevated by a subtly curry-spiced crispy crust that complimented the spicy potato and peas filling. Chutney’s added to the flavor complexity. The plating was attractive, and the chopped lettuce and raw onion strands garnish provided a fresh, crunchy and cooling effect. Johnny suggested the Chicken Lasooni Kabob for my entree, having a sense of my tastes. WoW, what outstanding flavor! The chicken was juicy yet had wonderful char flavor, which is not easy to achieve. Putting the taste over the top for me was the subtle use of fresh ginger in the marinade. The bold savoriness of this dish was exquisite. I also enjoyed Saffron Basmati Rice, Plain Roti, and a Heineken Beer with the Lasooni Kabob. Johnny slipped in a bowl of wonderful Maki Sauce, in my mind, an equivalent to marinara sauce with its rich flavors. I finished my flavor jamboree with terrific Kesari Kheer (Saffron Rice Pudding) and a cup of Masala Chai, no sugar, no milk, finding the tea particularly robust and intense, I loved it. Summing up, Saffron Restaurant in Ashburn serves classic Indian cuisine recipes with masterful seasoning skills, and cooking techniques, all with a passion for pleasing their guests.

Edited 8 months later….. we’re still huge fans of this place. First time trying out their lunch buffet after the pandemic. We were blown away by the wide varieties of deliciousness. Everything tasted so good. Their haryali chicken is a must try!!! New to the area, our friends brought us here for lunch. The food was amazingly delicious. We ordered: Lal mas - 9/10, onions kulchas 10-10, chicken briyani 10/10, dal makhni 8/10 & tandoori chicken platter 10/10 the chicken was amazingly moist and full of flavor. This place also has a beautiful ambiance. Great place to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays etc.

These guys are just the nicest. The food is always good, and they have a few vegan items that I don't usually find at Indian restaurants. Really awesome samosas too.

Excellent food and drinks and service is impeccable! Love it here. I have been many, many times and the service and food is excellent each time!

Love this place. Food is outstanding! Garlic Naan melts in your mouth. Staff is very friendly. If you're a vegetarian, good selection too (eat cheese, you won't go wrong with Tikka Paneer).