Saffron Indian Restaurant | Fine Dining & Takeaway
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About Saffron Indian Restaurant | Fine Dining & Takeaway
Saffron Indian Restaurant is an Indian restaurant and takeaway at 51 Ravensdale in Clacton On Sea. The menu follows a traditional Indian line and adds Nepalese specialities, which gives the kitchen a second regional thread beside the familiar curries. Chicken Naga and Pathia sit among the curries, and naan bread is ordered alongside them. Waiters serve diners at the table, so the dining room runs as a full sit-down restaurant as well as a takeaway. A bar is part of the venue.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken naga, lamb pathia, tarka daal and chicken madras.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken naga, lamb pathia, tarka daal and chicken madras.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the chicken naga and the pathia, with several calling them the best they have had, full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Close behind, the tarka daal draws praise, along with a chilli tikka masala, pilau rice and naan ordered at one table, and a chicken madras described as juicy, spicy and fresh. Those who ate in describe friendly, attentive waiters who also left them their space, and one calls it the best Indian in the area. Takeaway and delivery tell a different story. One reviewer found the lamb pathia tasted of tinned tomatoes, the naga chicken barely spicy and the dahl watery, after an order that arrived very late. Another found a takeaway extremely bland compared with an earlier visit, with spices used sparingly, and a third called delivered food tasteless. One reviewer sums up the place as good without being great. Two of the disappointed takeaway customers say their meals ended up in the bin.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the chicken naga and the pathia, with several calling them the best they have had, full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Close behind, the tarka daal draws praise, along with a chilli tikka masala, pilau rice and naan ordered at one table, and a chicken madras described as juicy, spicy and fresh. Those who ate in describe friendly, attentive waiters who also left them their space, and one calls it the best Indian in the area. Takeaway and delivery tell a different story. One reviewer found the lamb pathia tasted of tinned tomatoes, the naga chicken barely spicy and the dahl watery, after an order that arrived very late. Another found a takeaway extremely bland compared with an earlier visit, with spices used sparingly, and a third called delivered food tasteless. One reviewer sums up the place as good without being great. Two of the disappointed takeaway customers say their meals ended up in the bin.
Featured reviews
- Col M
“Last night I ordered food from here as a takeaway. I must say I was disappointed with the flavouring, the food was extremely bland compared with a previous visit. The spices were used sparingly.”
- Nic Stuart
“Had a lovely experience here! The service was brilliant, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel welcome. The food was fantastic, particularly the Chicken Naga and Pathia, which were easily among the best I’ve ever had. Both dishes were full of flavour and cooked to perfection. We’ll definitely be returning and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good curry!”
- Jay Parkins
“Excellent place to eat. Had a comfortable relaxed meal here with the Mrs on a summer trip. We both said the tarka daal was amazing. I had naga and she had pathia, both said it's the best we've ever had. Waiters couldn't do enough for us but let us have our space too. Spot on lads, see you next time cheers Jay”
- casey wilkinson
“Ordered a takeaway Saturday night, over 2 hours for it to be delivered The food was then delivered now where do I start the lamb pathia tasted like a tin of chopped tomatoes, the naga chicken was about as spicy as a bottle of water Tarkq Dahl genuinely looked like vomit and was as watery as someone with the shits Never will I be recommending this place nor will I ever be ordering from here again Absolute shame, only managed to eat half of my plate and threw everything in the bin, feel absolutely robbed”
- Braedon Frank
“The best quality chicken madras I've ever tried. Juicy, spicy and fresh. Highly recommended and will visit again!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional Indian menu featuring Nepalese specialities, served in simple, contemporary space.”
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Romantic
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
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- Golden Curry4.24201 mi
chicken tikka dhansak, jalfrezi, chicken pakora
- REAL RICH BAR & GRILL4.62151.2 mi£10–20
mango lassi, authentic indian food, chicken butter masala
- The British Raj3.91702.6 mi£10–40
tandoori mixed grill, award winning onion bhaji, chicken tikka masala
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Indian Restaurant | Fine Dining & Takeaway | 4.3482 | — | £10–70 | chicken naga, lamb pathia, tarka daal |
| Golden Curry | 4.2420 | 1 mi | — | chicken tikka dhansak, jalfrezi, chicken pakora |
| REAL RICH BAR & GRILL | 4.6215 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | mango lassi, authentic indian food, chicken butter masala |
| The British Raj | 3.9170 | 2.6 mi | £10–40 | tandoori mixed grill, award winning onion bhaji, chicken tikka masala |
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