Saffron Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
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About Saffron Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
On the High Street in Hemel Hempstead, Saffron Indian Restaurant and Takeaway serves a traditional Indian menu that includes Nepalese specialities alongside the standard range, spanning 145 dishes in total. The kitchen turns out a tandoori chicken half, vindaloo, and onion bhaji among smaller plates like melon and meat samosa, with the Saffron Multani offered as a house option. The space is simple and contemporary, and the restaurant takes walk-ins rather than bookings. Guests are shown to a table and handed a menu on arrival, and a manager attends tables directly to take orders and check on the meal as it progresses. It opens daily for evenings only, covering both sit-down dining and takeaway from the same kitchen.
Menu & Prices
145 dishes · mains £1–23- Tandoori Chicken Half£11.50
- Saffron Multani£11.50
- Vindaloo£11.50
- Melon (S)£4.95
- Onion Bhaji (S)£4.95
- Meat Samosa (S)£4.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tandoori mixed grill, lamb chops, large portion sizes and inconsistent flavour.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tandoori mixed grill, lamb chops, large portion sizes and inconsistent flavour.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the tandoori mixed grill and lamb chops, with generous portions and takeaway boxes offered when plates couldn't be finished. Service is called attentive and welcoming by most, though two reviewers describe rushed visits, being pressured before the kitchen closed, and dishes like duck and bendi curry served bland, dry, and rubbery.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the tandoori mixed grill and lamb chops, with generous portions and takeaway boxes offered when plates couldn't be finished. Service is called attentive and welcoming by most, though two reviewers describe rushed visits, being pressured before the kitchen closed, and dishes like duck and bendi curry served bland, dry, and rubbery.
Featured reviews
- Ionela Oprean
“Had dinner here a couple of times and each time we thoroughly enjoyed everything. The food is very flavourful and the portions are so big, but no worries , as they kindly offer takeaway boxes if you can't finish. I couldn't speak more highly about the staff. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. A special thank you to Aly with whom we had a very nice chat and was extra friendly. We will definitely be regular customers and recommend this place to everyone.”
- Kris Prentice
“Saffron was given as a recommendation and they certainly delivered. Lets start with the service, very attentive as soon as i walked in. Shown to a table as a solo person, offered a drink and the menu (Specials Card included). …”
- SHUGENDRAN KUNASEKARAN
“We went to have good time at this restaurant. From the moment we went in it was dissaster. The first thing the manager mentioned was the kitchen will close in 15min so order asap. We not even look at the menu also. The so called Manager with name tag Happy to help doesn’t help at all. We ordered papadam and plater for starter. Befit we even finish stater,they already bring in main plate. The chutney variety was the only good part in the dish. The meat was dry and no flavour. For main we ordered duck,bendi and vegetable curry. Honestly no flavour whatsoever. The duck meat was so rubbery and so bland. Their service was zero with no customer care at all. They more focus on sending us out. Would never go to this place ever again with so called Manager who say happy to help never even care to help.”
- Nirthiga
“Very disappointing experience. We were seated and given menus, as soon as we ordered drinks, the manager came …”
- Rohit Thomas
“I visited Saffron Indian Restaurant today for a pre-Christmas party with a group of 12 people, and honestly, it was incredible! 🍽️✨ The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. ⭐ I really want to thank the Manager Mr. Sham, for being so understanding, he knew exactly what I wanted and made everything extra special. 🙌 The food was exceptional, and the waiting time was surprisingly short. ⏳👌 Everything was so well organised , and the staff made sure we felt completely at home. 🏠💖 Sham also recommended a few dishes to my friends, and they absolutely loved them especially tandoori mixed grill & lamb chops ! 🤤 🍛👌 I’ve already decided that I’ll be back with my friends, I’m definitely recommending Saffron to everyone I know, it’s a place that deserves to be visited. 🥂🍴 Thank you so much for such a memorable evening! 😊🙏”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Traditional Indian menu featuring Nepalese specialities, served in simple, contemporary space.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Indian Restaurants near Saffron Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
- Indian Sizzler4.64,6386.5 mi away£20–30
all you can eat buffet, friendly staff, good service
- Baltistan4.78689.5 mi away£20–30
sunday buffet menu, stuffed pepper starter, prawn saag
- Blue Lagoona4.31679.8 mi away£10–20
sunday buffet, chicken tikka, chicken curry
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | 4.4546 | — | — | tandoori mixed grill, lamb chops, large portion sizes |
| Indian Sizzler | 4.64,638 | 6.5 mi away | £20–30 | all you can eat buffet, friendly staff, good service |
| Baltistan | 4.7868 | 9.5 mi away | £20–30 | sunday buffet menu, stuffed pepper starter, prawn saag |
| Blue Lagoona | 4.3167 | 9.8 mi away | £10–20 | sunday buffet, chicken tikka, chicken curry |
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