Saffron Indian Cuisine

Name: Saffron Indian Cuisine
Address: 1321 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, United States, 20852
Telephone: (301) 340-1666
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (26)

$30 and under

Indian

1321 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Gluten-free-friendly

Located along Rockville Pike in Woodmont Station, Rockville, MD, Saffron Indian Cuisine brings you great tasting Indian food in a wonderful neighborhood restaurant atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, International, Halal
Hours of operation
Lunch Hours Monday - Friday - 11.30 am - 2.30 pm Saturday - Sunday - 11.30 am 3.00 pm Dinner Hours Sunday - Thursday - 5.00 pm - 9.30 pm Friday - Saturday - 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Phone number
(301) 340-1666
Website
http://www.saffronindiancuisinerockville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mateus Gonsalves
Catering
We cater for all occasions!! Our menus are tailor made to meet your needs and requirements.For more details call us at 3013401666 or write to info@saffronindiancuisinerockville.com.We look forward to serving you!!!
Private party facilities
We offer event space for private parties,birthday celebrations,etc...

Location
1321 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Cross street
(Across from the Best Buy)
Parking details
Plenty of free parking space available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces)$4.99
Triangular shaped crispy turnovers filled with potatoes and peas
Samosa Chaat$5.50
Deconstructed Samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, chopped onions, cilantro, yogurt and tamarind sauce
Spinach Pakora$5.50
Cut onions and spinach in chickpeas flour fried with fresh herbs and spices
Masala Uttappam$5.99
Rice and lentil fermented pancake topped with vegetables
Dosa (Southern Delicacies)$7.50
Thin rice crêpes with your choice of plain, masala or onions served with chutney and sambar
Chaat Papari$5.50
Fried flour crisps, potatoes, chick peas, yogurt, cilantro and tamarind chutney
Bhel Puri$5.50
A snack with almost iconic status in Western India, bhel puri is low-fat, nutritious and delicious with puffed rice, chopped onions, potatoes,cilantro and tempered with sauces
Pao Bhaji$5.99
Indian vegetarian fast food dish that originated in the streets of Mumbai
Paneer Shashlik$6.99
Chunks of freshly homemade paneer in skewers marinated with exotic spices and cooked in a clay oven
Achari Chicken Tikka$6.99
Chunks of chicken marinated with pickles and spices cooked in a clay oven
Chicken Wings$6.99
Spicy wings cooked in a clay oven
Chicken-65$6.99
Boneless chicken marinated, fried and sautéed with onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, green peppers and curry leaves
Lamb Seekh Kabab$8.50
Skewers of minced lamb rolls cooked in a clay oven
Spiced Calamari$8.99
Squid sautéed with ginger, peppers and tempered by mustard seed
Shrimp Tikka$9.99
Shrimp marinated with yogurt base spices and cooked in a clay oven
Hariyali Fish Tikka$9.99
Cubes of fish marinated with fresh herbs and cooked in a clay oven

Soups

Tomato Soup$3.99
Cream of tomatoes with fresh herbs and spices
Mulligatawny Soup$3.99
Lentil soup with a touch of lemon pepper, mixed vegetables and mild spices
Rasam$2.99
South Indian soup traditionally prepared using tamarind juice as a base, with the addition of tomato, pepper, cumin and other spices as seasonings

Vegetarian Entrées

Paneer Tikka Masala$12.99
Grilled cubes of homemade cheese cooked with onions and bell peppers in a rich tomato base sauce
Kadhai Paneer$12.99
Cubes of fresh homemade cheese sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and spices
Saag Paneer$12.99
Fenugreek leaves and spinach cooked with fresh homemade cheese
Malai Kofta$12.99
Croquettes made with homemade cheese, potatoes, nuts and resins simmered in a mild creamy sauce
Saag Makai$12.99
Spinach and corn cooked with fenugreek leaves and exotic spices
Bhindi Masala$11.99
Cut okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes, fresh cilantro and spices
Aloo Gobhi$11.99
Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs
Baingan Bhartha$11.99
Clay oven roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices
Vegetable Korma$11.99
Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in a rich almond and yogurt paste
Mushroom Mutter$11.99
Mushrooms and green peas cooked with cream, onion sauce and spices
Vegetable Jalfrezi$11.99
Seasonal fresh vegetables tossed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and spices
Aloo Chole$11.99
Chickpeas slowly simmered and cooked with potatoes, onions, tomatoes and house spices
Tadka Yellow Dal$8.99
Yellow lentils tempered with onions and mild spices

Chicken, Lamb & Goat Entrées

Chicken Tikka Masala$13.99
Grilled chicken simmered in fenugreek and onion gravy
Chicken Makhni$13.99
Barbecued chicken chunks cooked in rich tomato cream sauce with spices. Chicken Makhni also known as Butter Chicken, is a classic staple of Indian Cuisine
Chicken Saag$13.99
Chicken chunks simmered with spinach, fenugreek, ginger and spices
Chicken Shahi Korma$13.99
Chicken Shahi Korma Chicken chunks cooked in mild and creamy Mughlai style sauce
Chicken Vindaloo$13.99
Chicken marinated with vinegar, green peppers and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce
Chicken Chettinad$13.99
A classic Indian recipe from Chettinad, Southern region of India
Lamb Rogan Josh$14.99
An exotic lamb curry cooked with an assortment of spices, onions and tomatoes
Lamb Saag$14.99
Chunks of lamb simmered with spinach, fenugreek, ginger and spices
Lamb Vindaloo$14.99
Lamb marinated with vinegar, green peppers and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce
Lamb Korma$14.99
Lamb cooked in mild and creamy Mughlai style sauce
Lamb Patiala$14.99
A lamb stew with juicy pieces of lamb simmered in a light sauce with onions, tomatoes and mild spices. A recipe from the royal kitchens of India
Goat Curry$14.99
Goat meat cooked in traditional curry with assorted house spices

Seafood Entrées

Kerala Fish Curry$16.50
A south Indian recipe that gives you the taste of Northern Kerala
Goan Fish Curry$16.50
Fish cooked with ginger, tomatoes, a coconut based gravy with "kokum"
Shrimp Malabar$17.99
Shrimp cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, cumin and coconut milk
Shrimp Vindaloo$17.99
Shrimp marinated with vinegar, green peppers and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce
Goan Shrimp Curry$17.99
Shrimp cooked in an exotic blend of spices and coconut

Entrées from our Clay Oven

Tandoori Chicken$13.99
Half a chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger and spices cooked in a clay oven
Chicken Tikka$13.99
Boneless tender chicken chunks marinated with our house special spices and herbs cooked in a clay oven
Malai Chicken Kabab$13.99
Breast pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, cream cheese, cilantro and spices cooked in a clay oven
Chicken Hariyali Kabab$13.99
Chicken chunks marinated with fresh herbs and house spices cooked in a clay oven
Lamb Chops$18.99
Lamb chops marinated in ginger and a special blend of house spices grilled to your choice
Tandoor Salmon$17.99
Salmon marinated in yogurt delicately spiced and cooked in a clay oven
Shrimp Tikka$18.50
Shrimp marinated with a blend of exotic spices and cooked in a clay oven
Tandoor Platter$18.50
A mix platter of chicken, lamb, fish and shrimp cooked in a clay oven
Tandoor Platter (Vegetarian)$14.99
A selective choice of seasonal vegetables marinated in exotic blend of house spices and cooked in a clay oven

Rice Specialty Entrées

Biryani is a flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices cooked with your choice of:

Vegetable Biryani$13.00
Chicken Biryani$15.00
Lamb Biryani$16.00
Goat Biryani$16.00
Shrimp Biryani$18.00

Indo-Chinese Dishes

Sweet Corn Vegetable Soup$4.99
Cream of corn and vegetables with mild spices, the most commonly enjoyed soup
Hot & Sour Vegetable Soup$4.99
The all-time favorite Szechwan pepper soup with shredded vegetables and mushroom
Vegetable Manchurian$12.99
Mixed vegetable balls fried and dipped in Indo-Chinese sauce
Paneer Chilly$12.99
Cubes of freshly homemade paneer sautéed with bell peppers and scallions in soy sauce
Chilly Fish$14.99
Pieces of fish battered and sautéed with bell peppers, scallions and soy sauce
Chilly Chicken$13.99
Chicken batter fried and sautéed with bell peppers, scallions and soy sauce
Chicken Manchurian$13.99
Diced tender chicken sautéed with onion, ginger and garlic cooked in manchurian sauce garnished with scallions
Fried Rice
Fluffy basmati rice tossed with your choice of
- Vegetables$13.00
- Chicken$15.00
- Shrimp$17.00

Side Orders

Dal Makhni$6.00
Black lentils cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices simmered overnight
Cucumber Raita$3.00
Homemade yogurt with cucumber and roasted cumin, a cooling accompaniment to any dish
Mango Chutney$1.99
Asafetida and curry flavored sweet mango chutney
Papadam$1.99
Thin and crispy wafers made from chickpea flour served with a combination of chutneys
Steamed Basmati Rice$3.00
Mixed Pickle$1.50
Onion Salad$1.50
Khuchumber Salad$3.50

Breads

Breads are freshly made to order

Naan$2.50
A soft leavened white flour bread
Roti$2.50
Unleavened whole wheat bread
Garlic Naan$3.50
A soft leavened white flour bread with garlic
Pudina Paratha$3.50
A layered whole wheat flour bread with mint
Paratha$3.50
With choice of stuffing: aloo, gobhi, paneer or vegetables
Kulcha$3.50
With choice of stuffing: onion, paneer, keema or dry fruits
Kerala Paratha$3.50
A stone cooked multi-layered white flour bread

Desserts

Gulab Jamun$4.50
Milk dumplings fried and dipped in rose flavored syrup
Rasmalai$4.50
Famous Indian dessert made of homemade cheese served with sweetened reduced milk and pistachios
Rice Kheer$4.50
One of the most popular kheer recipe made in northern India
Kulfi$4.50
Choice of Pistachio or Mango. A popular frozen dairy dessert from the Indian subcontinent
Ghajar Halwa$4.50
Grated fresh carrots cooked with nuts, resins and milk
Cake$4.99
Choice of Mango Cheesecake or Chocolate Cake
Ice Cream$3.99
Choice of Vanilla, Mango or Chocolate

Beverages

Coffee / Tea$2.50
Masala Chai$3.00
Hot Indian tea spiced with cardamom, cinnamon and cloves
Madras Coffee$3.50
Southern special Bru coffee, brewed with milk
Mango Lassi$4.50
Mango flavored thickened yogurt drink
Lassi$3.99
Choice of Sweet/Salt thickened yogurt drink
Sodas / Ice Tea$2.50
Juices
Mango, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, Apple or Grape
- each$3.50
Fresh Lime Soda / Water$3.50
Perrier$3.50

What 26 people are saying

Saffron Indian Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
3.9Service
3.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

26 Reviews

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NCFoodie VIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint40 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 27, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food and service were very good, however, we ordered three dishes, one lamb, one shrimp and one chicken. While the lamb and shrimp were plentiful in their respective dishes, there was about a teaspoon of chicken total in the chicken dish. I don't know if they underestimated the amount of chicken that would be ordered and ran out or if it was oversight but was completely unacceptable given that their prices are about 30% higher than a typical Indian restaurant. I would go back but would inquire as to the chicken situation before ordering a chicken dish.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 31, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ah, we never got to eat there. Arrived - no host or server. We waited 5 minutes and no one came out to seat us! So we left and went elsewhere for dinner - disappointing
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WeLoveFood
Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 21, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a good meal, at a very good price with excellent service
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PotomacMom
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 29, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We decided to try a new Indian restaurant for a family dinner, and friend recommended Saffrin based upon an experience with delivered food. The decor is plain, but that didn't bother us. The restaurant is on the second floor and is accessed by an exterior metal staircase -- not an issue for us but those with mobility challenges would be good to call first. Saffron offers new and different menu options, which we enjoyed, and portions were larger than at some competitors. Both the food and service at Saffron were good, but some menu selections were better than others. All-in-all our experience was quite adequate.
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Orgelmeister
Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I always love eating here. The food is authentic Indian, the service is attentive without being obtrusive. Very friendly, casual. No need to rush, but don't get bored waiting. They have our favourite wine, and the staff remembers their regular customers and what they like. The lunch buffet is not large, but the variety is great and there are always very fine vegetarian selections. I've recommended this to a number of people, all of whom have returned on their own.
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Orgelmeister
Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I totally love this place. I've been here alone and am treated royally; I've been here with various and sundry friends on a number of occasions for both lunch and dinner, and we have been treated as if we were special every time. The last time was Sunday and I was with friends who had not that familiar with true Indian food, and they loved it, too, and are planning to return with some other of their friends. This is a fine place. The only handicap would be the stairs which one much climb in order to get to the restaurant -- not a problem for us, but it may be for someone in a wheel chair.
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iguana265
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 17, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good Indian food. Not very busy - no need for reservations. Reasonably priced. Food came out very quickly.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington, D.C. Area34 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 15, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Received chicken from the restaurant that was closer to chicken neck or chicken feet than chicken. Will never go back.
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hanksterr7
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 30, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Horrible service. Waitress would not make eye contact. Took other tables orders before taking ours and food arrived late. . Items that were ordered did not arrive. Took forever to pay the bill. Left no tip.
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Randy VIP
Greater Boston163 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were pleasantly surprised as we had never been to Saffron before. For a strip mall restaurant, like many discoveries, it was very good. the service was friendly and timely. Food was well prepared, with a few surprises...an added side dish as a free "gift," which went very well with the meals. Based on what we saw, and we're no experts, but it felt like there was a good variety of northern and southern Indian dishes offered. we'll be back!
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Saffron Indian Cuisine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Saffron Indian Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 340-1666.

Saffron Indian Cuisine is rated 3.8 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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1321 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

Additional information

Cross street
(Across from the Best Buy)
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Hours of operation
Lunch Hours Monday - Friday - 11.30 am - 2.30 pm Saturday - Sunday - 11.30 am 3.00 pm Dinner Hours Sunday - Thursday - 5.00 pm - 9.30 pm Friday - Saturday - 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, International, Halal
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of free parking space available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mateus Gonsalves
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.saffronindiancuisinerockville.com/
Phone number
(301) 340-1666
Catering
We cater for all occasions!! Our menus are tailor made to meet your needs and requirements.For more details call us at 3013401666 or write to info@saffronindiancuisinerockville.com.We look forward to serving you!!!
Private party facilities
We offer event space for private parties,birthday celebrations,etc...

Saffron Indian Cuisine

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces)$4.99

Samosa Chaat$5.50

Spinach Pakora$5.50

Masala Uttappam$5.99

Dosa (Southern Delicacies)$7.50

Chaat Papari$5.50

Bhel Puri$5.50

Pao Bhaji$5.99

Paneer Shashlik$6.99

Achari Chicken Tikka$6.99

Chicken Wings$6.99

Chicken-65$6.99

Lamb Seekh Kabab$8.50

Spiced Calamari$8.99

Shrimp Tikka$9.99

Hariyali Fish Tikka$9.99

Soups

Tomato Soup$3.99

Mulligatawny Soup$3.99

Rasam$2.99

Vegetarian Entrées

Paneer Tikka Masala$12.99

Kadhai Paneer$12.99

Saag Paneer$12.99

Malai Kofta$12.99

Saag Makai$12.99

Bhindi Masala$11.99

Aloo Gobhi$11.99

Baingan Bhartha$11.99

Vegetable Korma$11.99

Mushroom Mutter$11.99

Vegetable Jalfrezi$11.99

Aloo Chole$11.99

Tadka Yellow Dal$8.99

Chicken, Lamb & Goat Entrées

Chicken Tikka Masala$13.99

Chicken Makhni$13.99

Chicken Saag$13.99

Chicken Shahi Korma$13.99

Chicken Vindaloo$13.99

Chicken Chettinad$13.99

Lamb Rogan Josh$14.99

Lamb Saag$14.99

Lamb Vindaloo$14.99

Lamb Korma$14.99

Lamb Patiala$14.99

Goat Curry$14.99

Seafood Entrées

Kerala Fish Curry$16.50

Goan Fish Curry$16.50

Shrimp Malabar$17.99

Shrimp Vindaloo$17.99

Goan Shrimp Curry$17.99

Entrées from our Clay Oven

Tandoori Chicken$13.99

Chicken Tikka$13.99

Malai Chicken Kabab$13.99

Chicken Hariyali Kabab$13.99

Lamb Chops$18.99

Tandoor Salmon$17.99

Shrimp Tikka$18.50

Tandoor Platter$18.50

Tandoor Platter (Vegetarian)$14.99

Rice Specialty Entrées

Vegetable Biryani$13.00

Chicken Biryani$15.00

Lamb Biryani$16.00

Goat Biryani$16.00

Shrimp Biryani$18.00

Indo-Chinese Dishes

Sweet Corn Vegetable Soup$4.99

Hot & Sour Vegetable Soup$4.99

Vegetable Manchurian$12.99

Paneer Chilly$12.99