SAFFRON KITCHEN

Name: SAFFRON KITCHEN
Address: 5940 College Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, 94618
Telephone: (510) 735-9220
Price range: De 31 $ à 50 $
Rating: 4.8

4,8 (100)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Afghane

5940 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

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2 personnes

3 mai 2025

19 h 00

Réservée 12 fois aujourd'hui

À propos de ce restaurant

La perle du quartier
Plats végétariens
Belle terrasse

From Kabul to the mediteranean, at Saffron Kitchen we provide Afghan cuisine with a unique mediteranean flavors using herbs and spices along the silk-road region. Our recipes have stood the test of time for generations of home cooking. Our dumplings like Mantu and Ashak will remind of the ear east feasts while the various Kabobs of chicken, lamb, beef, and seafood are driven from the central asian recipes and spices. We offer an excellent vegetarian selection on our menu as well. To complement the food menu, we offer an excellent selection of premium wines, spirits, and many kinds of beer on tab.

Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

Style de restauration
Décontracté
Prix
De 31 $ à 50 $
Cuisines
Afghane, Méditerranéene, Réservation de tables avec bouteilles
Heures d'ouverture
Dîner Quotidien 12H00–16H00 Souper lun.–jeu., dim. 16H00–21H00 ven., sam. 16H00–22H00
Numéro de téléphone
(510) 735-9220
Site Internet
http://www.saffronk.com/
Options de paiement
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Chef de cuisine
Abdul YAwary, Chef/Owner
Service traiteur
We specialize in catering of all sizes and for all events. The whole restaurant can be booked with sufficient notice. For catering, we can deliver food to your venue as well. Please send an email to hello@saffronk.com to get in touch with our management to discuss this further.
Installations pour groupes privés
Our private room at Saffron Kitchen can accomodate up to 30 people nicely. This venue is great for all types of events, corporate events/meetings and parties. The room opens up to our beautiful patio to accommodate more people. The room also has a TV and projector. Restaurant's sound system plays music and can be muted.
Delivery & takeout
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Lieux
5940 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Quartier
Berkeley
Rue transversale
Harwood
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Public transit
Rockridge Bart is only a few blocks away.
Renseignements supplémentaires:
5à7, Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Apporter votre vin, Assis au comptoir, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Bienvenue aux chiens, Commande à emporter, Droit de bouchon, Livraison, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle à manger privée, Terrasse/Manger à l'extérieur, Toilettes universelles, Végétalien, Vin

SAMOSA9,50 $ US
Chick-peas filled fried pastries
MANTU APP11,00 $ US
MANTU Steamed dumpling ﬁlled with ground lamb, onions, topped yogurt-mixed vegetables sauce & mint
AUSHAK10,50 $ US
Dumpling ﬁlled with leek, spring onions, topped with house-made yogurt, meat sauce and mint
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- VEGETARIAN0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US
POTATO BOLANI9,50 $ US
Mashed potatoes and herbs stuﬀed turnover
EGGPLANTS PAKORA11,00 $ US
Crispy eggplant, topped with house-made yogurt, and meat sauce
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- VEGETARIAN0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US
- NAKED (Nothing on it)0,00 $ US
POTATO PAKORA10,50 $ US
Crisp potatoes, topped with house-made yogurt, and meat sauce
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- VEGETARIAN0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US
(Soup) Aush10,00 $ US
Noodle and vegetable soup topped with yogurt, meat sauce, and dill
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- NO MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US
MASHAWA (SOUP)10,00 $ US
Lentil soup, topped with yogurt, meat sauce, and dill
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- NO MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US
SIDE OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH11,00 $ US
With spiced topped with house-made yogurt, garlic and meat sauce
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- NO MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US

SALADS

GREEK SALAD18,50 $ US
Romaine, feta cheese, green olives, tomato, cucumber, onion, Greek dressing
CILANTRO CAESER SALAD16,95 $ US
hearts of romaine, cilantro, mint, parmesan
WATERMELON, ARIGULA, FETA SALAD19,80 $ US
Side Salad (Greek)7,50 $ US

ENTREES

BEEF KABOB28,00 $ US
Charbroiled Beef skewers, served with seasoned basmati rice
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
CHICKEN KABOB25,00 $ US
Charbroiled chicken skewers, served with seasoned basmati rice
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
COMBINATION KABOBS26,00 $ US
Chicken and Beef
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
RACK OF LAMB38,00 $ US
Grilled rack of lamb skewers (4 pcs), with seasoned basmati rice
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
LAMB KABOB30,00 $ US
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
LAMB CHOP36,00 $ US
Lamb loin chops, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned basmati rice
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
KING SALMON KABOB28,50 $ US
Charbroiled ﬁllet of salmon skewers, served with seasoned basmati rice
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
SHRIMP KABOB28,50 $ US
Charbroiled jumbo prawn skewers, served with seasoned basmati rice
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
SEAFOOD COMBO28,50 $ US
Grilled Salmon, shrimp skewers, served with seasoned basmati rice
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
QABULI PALLAW27,00 $ US
baked Lamb, caramelized carrot & raisins, seasoned basmati rice
- WITH LAMB0,00 $ US
- WITH CHICKEN0,00 $ US
LAWANG25,00 $ US
Chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sour cream served with saffron basmati rice
SHISH LEEK24,00 $ US
Chicken or beef, sautéed with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, carrots, with seasoned basmati rice
- WITH CHICKEN0,00 $ US
- WITH BEEF0,00 $ US
MANTU ENTREE26,00 $ US
Steamed dumpling ﬁlled with ground lamb and onions, topped with yogurt, mint, and mixed vegetables
AUSHAK ENTREE24,00 $ US
Dumpling ﬁlled with leek and spring onions, topped with yogurt, meat sauce and mint
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- VEGETARIAN0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US
BEEF QURMA25,50 $ US
Cooked with green peppers, onion, fresh garlic, tomatoes and spices
SPINACH QURMA26,00 $ US
Baked lamb or Chicken, spinach Qurma, fresh garlic, cilantro, and spices
- WITH LAMB0,00 $ US
- WITH CHICKEN0,00 $ US
BEEF CAULIFLOWER QURMA25,50 $ US
Braised Beef, or baked chicken & cauliflower stew, tomatoes, fresh garlic, gingers, and herbs
BEEF EGGPLANT QURMA26,00 $ US
Braised Beef or baked chicken & eggplants, tomatoes, fresh garlic, and spices
BEEF POTATO QURMA26,00 $ US
Hearty chucks of potatoes baked and then sauteed with peppers, onions and carrots and finished with a tomato sauce.
SALMON KARA'E25,00 $ US
- Rare0,00 $ US
- well done0,00 $ US
- Medium Rare0,00 $ US
- Medium Well0,00 $ US
KOBIDEH KABOBS25,00 $ US
SHOLA25,00 $ US
(Afghan Savory Sticky Rice with Beef) 🌶️

VEGETARIAN ENTREES

VEGETARIAN SPINACH QURMA19,50 $ US
Cooked with scallions, fresh cilantro and fresh garlic, saﬀron basmati rice
VEGETARIAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH22,00 $ US
With spiced topped with house-made yogurt, garlic, saffron basmati rice
VEGETARIAN EGGPLANTS22,00 $ US
Eggplant, onions, fresh garlic, tomatoes, topped with house-made yogurt sauce, saﬀron basmati rice
VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER19,50 $ US
Cauliﬂower, tomatoes, onions, fresh ginger and herbs, saﬀron basmati rice
VEGETARIAN COMBO24,00 $ US
with Spinach, Butternut Squash, and Eggplants, saﬀron basmati rice
VEGGIE POTATO QURMA19,50 $ US
Hearty chucks of potatoes baked and then sauteed with peppers, onions, carrots, chickpeas and finished with a tomato sauce.

SIDE DISHES

SIDE OF SPINACH10,50 $ US
Cooked with scallions, cilantro, and fresh garlic and spices
SIDE OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH11,00 $ US
With spiced topped with house-made yogurt, garlic and meat sauce
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- NO MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US
SIDE OF EGGPLANTS11,00 $ US
Eggplant, onions, tomatoes, topped with house-made yogurt, and meat sauce
- WITH MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- NO MEAT SAUCE0,00 $ US
- MEAT ON SIDE0,00 $ US
SIDE OF CAULIFLOWER10,50 $ US
Cauliﬂower, tomatoes, fresh garlic, onions, fresh ginger, and herbs
SIDE OF GRILLED VEGGIE10,00 $ US
Two skewers (tomatoes, Onion, Bellpeppers
Side of Seasoned Basmati Rice6,00 $ US
Side of White Basmati Rice6,00 $ US
SIDE OF BREAD3,00 $ US
SIDE OF POTATO QURMA10,50 $ US

DESSERTS

BAGHLAVA & SAFFRON PISTACHIOS GELATO15,00 $ US
FERNI9,50 $ US
Milk pudding, topped with chopped roasted pistachios
BAKLAVA10,00 $ US
Sweet, flaky pastry made of layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and syrup
SAFFRON PISTACHIO GELATO11,00 $ US
POMEGRANATE CHOCOLATE GELATO11,00 $ US
SEASONAL ITALIAN SORBETS10,00 $ US

KIDS MENU

KIDS CHICKEN KABOB13,00 $ US
KIDS BEEF KABOB14,00 $ US
KIDS SHRIMP KABOB14,00 $ US
KIDS KOHBIDEH KABOB13,00 $ US
KIDS SALMON KABOB14,00 $ US

L'opinion de 100 personnes

Commentaires sur le restaurant SAFFRON KITCHEN de personnes qui y ont mangé. Selon des cotes récentes.

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

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4.8

4,8 selon des cotes récentes

4,7Nourriture
4,8Service
4,4Ambiance
4,5Valeur

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100 commentaires

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Terry VIP
San Francisco17 commentaires
4.0
Y est allé le 8 avril 2025
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
Or first time and we were pleased. We had a group of 8+ for a birthday dinner. The service was very accommodating to our wish to be at one table together. The food was well prepared and yummy. We will return.
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Rona
San Francisco1 commentaire
4.0
Y est allé le 5 avril 2025
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 3
Staff very accommodating and food delicious. Love the Rumi quotes on the tables. Only drawback… you think it’s a classy restaurant until you walk into the restrooms, which are decidedly déclassé and look more like gas station bathrooms – I was extremely surprised they weren’t nicer or better maintained!
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Ajegirl VIP
San Francisco4 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 29 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 3
The seafood combination kabob is delicious 😋 When seafood is moist and not overcooked, you know the chef knows proteins
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TC
San Francisco3 commentaires
3.0
Y est allé le 29 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 3
2. Nourriture 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambiance 5
I dined there a few months ago and it was awesome, but this visit had some food issues. The shrimp was over cooked but well seasoned. The lamb chops were beyond well done. Lamb should never be cooked past medium rare. Also the menu said there were 4 lamb chops but we only go two and a couple of small pieces of lamb. This time was on a Friday my first visit was on a Tuesday. I will give it another try and hope that there was just a bad night in the kitchen.
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Jan
San Francisco11 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 24 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 3
The service was great. We ate outside on a perfect warm spring day. The waiter was very helpful and tried to make our first visit a memorable one. We enjoyed our meals.
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Mary VIP
San Francisco78 commentaires
4.0
Y est allé le 23 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambiance 4
I have been to Saffron several times (lunch, happy hour, dinner). My son and I went for a fixed price meal as part of Oakland Restaurant Week. I love Saffron's food choices. Everything I've ever had has been delicious. The happy hour is a great deal with many food choices at reduced prices.
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Alfred VIP
San Francisco34 commentaires
4.0
Y est allé le 21 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 4
The Oakland Restaurant Week menu was a good value
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Client d'OpenTable
Grand Boston1 commentaire
5.0
Y est allé le 15 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Food was delicious and staff were very friendly. Nice interior and good service. Definitely will go again.
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Jon VIP
San Francisco23 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 15 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Excellent food, service, and cocktails. We look forward to each visit to Saffron Kitchen.
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Joseph
San Francisco4 commentaires
5.0
Y est allé le 12 mars 2025
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Afghans are notoriously hard to please when it comes to eating at Afghan restaurants and I can say without hesitation that Saffron is exceptional. The menu, which includes some really creative spins on traditional Afghan dishes, still carries some of the best examples of traditional Afghan cuisine served up in great portions and with balanced flavors. Standouts were the aushak and mantu -- absolutely order both, not just what you consider your favorite -- and the Shola, which is about as close as you can get to quintessential home-cooked Afghan comfort food at a restaurant. The staff was wonderful, the owner and chef are both present and engaged in sharing their great creations, and it was so great to see such a diverse and rich mix of folks eating around us. Hands down one of the best Afghan restaurants I've been to in terms of balancing authenticity, creativity, and Afghan hospitality.
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3 mai 2025

19 h 00

Réservée 12 fois aujourd'hui

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5940 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

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Informations supplémentaires

Rue transversale
Harwood
Quartier
Berkeley
Heures d'ouverture
Dîner Quotidien 12H00–16H00 Souper lun.–jeu., dim. 16H00–21H00 ven., sam. 16H00–22H00
Prix
De 31 $ à 50 $
Cuisines
Afghane, Méditerranéene, Réservation de tables avec bouteilles
Style de restauration
Décontracté
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Public transit
Rockridge Bart is only a few blocks away.
Options de paiement
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Chef de cuisine
Abdul YAwary, Chef/Owner
Renseignements supplémentaires:
5à7, Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Apporter votre vin, Assis au comptoir, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Bienvenue aux chiens, Commande à emporter, Droit de bouchon, Livraison, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle à manger privée, Terrasse/Manger à l'extérieur, Toilettes universelles, Végétalien, Vin
Delivery & takeout
Commandez directement

Site Internet
http://www.saffronk.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(510) 735-9220
Service traiteur
We specialize in catering of all sizes and for all events. The whole restaurant can be booked with sufficient notice. For catering, we can deliver food to your venue as well. Please send an email to hello@saffronk.com to get in touch with our management to discuss this further.
Installations pour groupes privés
Our private room at Saffron Kitchen can accomodate up to 30 people nicely. This venue is great for all types of events, corporate events/meetings and parties. The room opens up to our beautiful patio to accommodate more people. The room also has a TV and projector. Restaurant's sound system plays music and can be muted.

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APPETIZERS/STARTERS

SAMOSA9,50 $ US

MANTU APP11,00 $ US

AUSHAK10,50 $ US

POTATO BOLANI9,50 $ US

EGGPLANTS PAKORA11,00 $ US

POTATO PAKORA10,50 $ US

(Soup) Aush10,00 $ US

MASHAWA (SOUP)10,00 $ US

SIDE OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH11,00 $ US

SALADS

GREEK SALAD18,50 $ US

CILANTRO CAESER SALAD16,95 $ US

WATERMELON, ARIGULA, FETA SALAD19,80 $ US

Side Salad (Greek)7,50 $ US

ENTREES

BEEF KABOB28,00 $ US

CHICKEN KABOB25,00 $ US

COMBINATION KABOBS26,00 $ US

RACK OF LAMB38,00 $ US

LAMB KABOB30,00 $ US

LAMB CHOP36,00 $ US

KING SALMON KABOB28,50 $ US

SHRIMP KABOB28,50 $ US

SEAFOOD COMBO28,50 $ US

QABULI PALLAW27,00 $ US

LAWANG25,00 $ US

SHISH LEEK24,00 $ US

MANTU ENTREE26,00 $ US

AUSHAK ENTREE24,00 $ US

BEEF QURMA25,50 $ US

SPINACH QURMA26,00 $ US

BEEF CAULIFLOWER QURMA25,50 $ US

BEEF EGGPLANT QURMA26,00 $ US

BEEF POTATO QURMA26,00 $ US

SALMON KARA'E25,00 $ US

KOBIDEH KABOBS25,00 $ US

SHOLA25,00 $ US

VEGETARIAN ENTREES

VEGETARIAN SPINACH QURMA19,50 $ US

VEGETARIAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH22,00 $ US

VEGETARIAN EGGPLANTS22,00 $ US

VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER19,50 $ US

VEGETARIAN COMBO24,00 $ US

VEGGIE POTATO QURMA19,50 $ US

SIDE DISHES

SIDE OF SPINACH10,50 $ US

SIDE OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH11,00 $ US

SIDE OF EGGPLANTS11,00 $ US

SIDE OF CAULIFLOWER10,50 $ US

SIDE OF GRILLED VEGGIE10,00 $ US

Side of Seasoned Basmati Rice6,00 $ US

Side of White Basmati Rice6,00 $ US

SIDE OF BREAD3,00 $ US

SIDE OF POTATO QURMA10,50 $ US

DESSERTS

BAGHLAVA & SAFFRON PISTACHIOS GELATO15,00 $ US

FERNI9,50 $ US

BAKLAVA10,00 $ US

SAFFRON PISTACHIO GELATO11,00 $ US

POMEGRANATE CHOCOLATE GELATO11,00 $ US

SEASONAL ITALIAN SORBETS10,00 $ US

KIDS MENU

KIDS CHICKEN KABOB13,00 $ US

KIDS BEEF KABOB14,00 $ US

KIDS SHRIMP KABOB14,00 $ US

KIDS KOHBIDEH KABOB13,00 $ US

KIDS SALMON KABOB14,00 $ US

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