Saffron Street
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About Saffron Street
On London Rd in Leicester, Saffron Street is an Indian restaurant where dishes are brought to the table as each one is finished, rather than all together. The kitchen turns out the mix chaat platter and chandi chowk to china platter alongside chicken 65 and lamb kebabs, with masala chips also on offer. Service runs on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Staff bring orders to the table promptly as each plate is ready.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mix chaat platter, chicken 65, lamb kebabs and masala chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mix chaat platter, chicken 65, lamb kebabs and masala chips.
Customer Review Summary
The mix chaat platter and pani puri draw repeat praise, with the chandi chowk to china platter and chicken 65 also singled out. One reviewer found the lamb Nihari biryani lacking real Nihari masala despite tender meat, and noted the lamb kebabs had too much garlic. Diners describe the restaurant as clean, service as prompt and friendly, calling it a go-to spot.
Customer Review Summary
The mix chaat platter and pani puri draw repeat praise, with the chandi chowk to china platter and chicken 65 also singled out. One reviewer found the lamb Nihari biryani lacking real Nihari masala despite tender meat, and noted the lamb kebabs had too much garlic. Diners describe the restaurant as clean, service as prompt and friendly, calling it a go-to spot.
Featured reviews
- Mr C
“Lovely restaurant, nice ambience and it was clean. Service was good, quick and there's usually a waiter available. The food was nice, we ordered the chicken 65, which was very nice. The lamb kebabs had a little too much garlic. Masala chips were good. Portions were decent sizes. Highly recommended for a good meal.”
- Ayaan Chitty
“We have been to the Leicester branch a few times and have had a great experience each time. The food is always very tasty and service pretty good (friendly and efficient). Will remain on our list of go-to restaurants in Leicester.”
- Fathima M
“The food in any of the branches don’t disappoint. It was very flavourful and in the right proportion we enjoyed the dinner meal. The service was prompt and friendly as well. The atmosphere is very well designed and the restaurant was clean. …”
- Shaxos Travel
“Food: Freshly prepared and full of flavour. Food is brought out as its made. If you like South Indian flavours you'll enjoy it …”
- Shaf K
“Amazing food. Seriously one of the best restaurants in Leicester! We ordered the mix chaat platter, the pani Puri is so fresh and crispy! For mains we had the chandi chowk to china platter and Nihari biryani. The platter is nicely presented as you can see from the picture and the flavours were pure & authentic what you would expect from a Chinese dish. For me the Lamb Nihari wasn't all that, there was no Nihari masala or gravy and needed salt, it's basically lamb shank cooked as a biryani dish, I even asked for Nihari gravy but that was more like biryani masala although the shank was cooked perfectly and fell off the bone without any effort...I wouldn't get it again personally as I was looking for that strong robust Nihari taste. If you like it plain Jane and are not bothered about masala then go for it. The passion fruit fire mocktail is pleasing especially with the chilli flakes. Dessert was the fried kulfi and that was delicious. Masala chai wasn't all that too sweet for me and hardly any Masala but overall the food was great. I would definitely go again.”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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