Saffron Valley - Downtown SLC Menu

Welcome to Saffron Valley - Downtown SLC, a vibrant Indian dining experience nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City. This women-owned gem blends traditional Indian flavors with a casual and inviting atmosphere. The menu boasts an impressive selection, including Biryani with options like Chicken, Egg, and Goat, showcasing hearty ingredients cooked to perfection. Don't miss the delightful Indo-Chinese offerings like Hakka Noodles and Manchurian, which deliver a unique twist on comfort food.

The restaurant shines with its lunch buffet, loved by patrons for its variety and freshness. With vegan options available and delightful desserts like Gajar Halwa and Gulab Jamun, there's something for everyone. Customers rave about the attentive service and the inviting ambiance, complemented by outdoor seating and a dog-friendly policy. Whether you choose to dine in or opt for takeout, Saffron Valley guarantees a flavorful adventure every visit.

Mumbai Sloppy Joe (Pav Bhaji)

(VEG) Minced vegetable sauteed with coriander & chili served with ghee toasted pav bread

$10.95

Curried Chickpeas & Fry Bread

(Vegan) Garbanzo Beans, garlic oil, roasted garam spices served with oversized, soft, puffy wheat bread

$12.95

Indimex Burrito (Chicken or Paneer)

Soft flour tortilla, chipotle sauce and cheese, served with biryani rice and black lentils

$12.95

Vegan Malai Kofta

(VEGAN) (VEG) Flavorful minced vegetable balls simmered in a tomato coconut cream sauce served with basmati rice

$14.95

Tava Fried Fish

Spice Marinated and pan seared white fish fillets garnished with cilantro and lemon. Served with biryani rice and raita

$15.95

LOCATION SPECIALS

SMALL PLATES SHAREABLES

Punjabi Samosas (2pcs)

(VEGAN) (VEG) Savory pastry filled with mashed potato, sweet peas, coriander, toasted cumin & ginger, served with dipping sauces

$7.95

Delhi Chaat

(VEG) Crisp wafers, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, sweet, yogurt topped with chutneys

$8.95

Assorted Pakoras

(VEG) Seasonal vegetables dredged in a spiced chickpea batter, golden fried and served with dipping sauces

$9.95

Fish Amritsari

Flaky Swai fish friend crisp and spiced with chaat masala & dried mango dust served with coriander chutney

$9.95

Samosa Chaat

(VEG) Deconstructed samosas topped with sweet yogurt, mint, tamarind chutneys and crispy sev

$9.95

Chicken 65

A classic from Chennai, tender bites of spice marinated chicken tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, serviced with mint sauce

$9.95

Chicken Pakoras

Golden friend chicken tenders dusted with chef's special masala blend served with cilantro dipping sauce

$9.95

Saffron Sampler

Assorted of Chicken Pakoras, Amritsari fish, vegetable samosa and vegetable pakoras served with dipping sauces

$10.95

BUTTER CHICKEN

(GF)An Indian menu classic, pulled chicken charred in the tandoor oven then finished in a creamy tomato curry flavored with fenugreek.

$15.45

CILANTRO CHICKEN

(GF)Chicken pieces slow cooked with fresh cilantro, cumin, coriander and garam masala blend

$15.45

MALABAR FISH CURRY

(GF)Kerala style fish curry made with coconut milk, turmeric, plum tomato, onion and cilantro, finished with lime

$16.95

CHANNA MASALA

(GF) (VEGAN) (VEG)Garbanzo beans, tomato & onion stewed in warm spices & aromatics, topped with cilantro

$13.95

MADRAS GOAT CURRY

(GF)Southern spiced goat (bone-in) curry with mustard, fenugreek, curry leaves and sambhar spices

$16.95

LAMB ROGAN JOSH

(GF)Juicy boneless leg of lamb slow braised in a medium spiced curry of onion, tomato and kashmiri chilli

$16.95

ALOO GOBHI

(GF) (VEGAN) (VEG)Roasted cauliflower, potatoes, spiced onion-tomato masala

$13.95

DAL TADKA

(GF)(Can be made Vegan upon request)Simmered yellow split lentils tempered with cumin, mustard seeds, Kashimiri chili & curry leaf

$13.95

SIGNATURE CURRIES

TRADITIONAL CURRIES

TIKKA MASALA

(GF) (Can be made Vegetarian based on Protein selection) Creamy tomato curry spiced with paprika, fresh ginger and cilantro

$14.45

SAAG

(GF) (Can be made Vegetarian based on Protein selection) Traditional recipe of baby spinach sauteed with tomato, onion, garlic & garam masala.

$14.45

COCONUT KORMA

(GF) (Can be made Vegan upon request) (Can be made Vegetarian based on Protein selection) Sweet and spicy coconut flavored sauce slow cooked with fresh herbs & spices.

$14.45

VINDALOO

(GF) (Can be made Vegetarian based on Protein selection) SPICY!! Potato, vinegar, serrano and red chilies make this sauce red hot and fiery.

$14.45

CHETTINAD

(GF) (VEGAN) (Can be made Vegetarian based on Protein selection) Classic south Indian sauce with fennel, black pepper, curry leaves and tempering spices

$14.45

Chicken Tikka Kebab (Bone Less)

(GF) Tender grilled chicken pieces in a traditional marinade of ginger, garlic, spices, yogurt and lemon juice

$15.45

Hariyali Chicken Kebab

(GF) Grilled herbaceous chunks of chicken marinated with cilantro, mint & green chilies

$15.45

Malai Chicken Tikka Kebab

(GF) Pieces of chicken marinated in a creamy cashew nut, saffron sauce and grilled in the tandoor

$15.45

Tandoori Chicken (Bone in)

(GF) Chicken drumsticks in a classic tandoori marinade of a ginger, garlic, yogurt, garam masala and dried fenugreek

$15.45

Paneer Kebab

(GF) (VEG) Chunks of cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, kalonji, garlic, turmeric & tandoori spices - served with roasted peppers

$14.45

Lamb Chops

(GF) Tender chops of Lamb marinated in chef's select spices and cooked in the clay oven

$22.95

Tandoori Salmon

(GF) Atlantic salmon marinated in mustard oil, garlic & chili, dusted with spiced chickpea flour & grilled until golden

$18.95

Saffron Mixed Grill

(GF) Assortment of chicken tikka, hariyali chicken, malai chicken and paneer kebabs

$18.95

FRESH FROM GRILL

DOSA

Masala Dosa

(GF) (VEG) Savory rice and lentil crepes service with fresh coconut & tomato chutneys and sambar (lentil soup) Traditional filing of spiced mashed potatoes

$10.95

Ghee Dosa

(GF) (VEG) Savory rice and lentil crepes service with fresh coconut & tomato chutneys and sambar (lentil soup) Plain dosa smeared with fresh clarified butter

$9.95

Chicken Tikka Dosa

(GF) Savory rice and lentil crepes service with fresh coconut & tomato chutneys and sambar (lentil soup) Pulled chicken smothered in a tikka sauce for a hearty filling

$11.95

Paneer Spring Dosa

(GF) (VEG) Savory rice and lentil crepes service with fresh coconut & tomato chutneys and sambar (lentil soup) Seasonal vegetables, cottage cheese sauteed with spiced potatoes

$10.95

Chicken Biryani

(GF) Hearty vegetables/meat and rice casseroles cooked with flavorful herbs & spices. Served with yogurt cucumber raita (No Eggs will be added due to shortage, please select from the options)

$14.95

Egg Biryani

(GF) Hearty vegetables/meat and rice casseroles cooked with flavorful herbs & spices. Served with yogurt cucumber raita

$14.95

Goat Biryani

(GF) Hearty vegetables/meat and rice casseroles cooked with flavorful herbs & spices. Served with yogurt cucumber raita (No Eggs will be added due to shortage, please select from the options)

$15.95

Lamb Biryani

(GF) Hearty vegetables/meat and rice casseroles cooked with flavorful herbs & spices. Served with yogurt cucumber raita (No Eggs will be added due to shortage, please select from the options)

$15.95

Paneer Biryani

(GF) (VEG) Hearty vegetables/meat and rice casseroles cooked with flavorful herbs & spices. Served with yogurt cucumber raita

$13.95

Prawn Biryani

(GF) Hearty vegetables/meat and rice casseroles cooked with flavorful herbs & spices. Served with yogurt cucumber raita (No Eggs will be added due to shortage, please select from the options)

$15.95

Vegetable Biryani

(GF) Hearty vegetables/meat and rice casseroles cooked with flavorful herbs & spices. Served with yogurt cucumber raita

$13.95