Saffron Indian Bistro Norfolk Menu

If you're craving authentic Indian flavors, the Saffron Indian Bistro Norfolk Menu is your go-to destination. Located at 420 Monticello Ave #170 in Norfolk, VA, this cozy spot offers a wide range of traditional Indian dishes with a modern twist. From flavorful curries to rich biryanis, the menu brings out the true essence of Indian spices and herbs. Whether you're a fan of mild flavors or enjoy a bit of heat, you'll find something to suit your taste. The vegetarian options are especially a hit, with dishes like paneer tikka and dal makhani satisfying both plant-based and meat-loving guests. With an inviting atmosphere and a menu packed with vibrant, colorful dishes, Saffron Indian Bistro provides a dining experience that feels both familiar and exciting.

First Course

Veg Samosa
Potatoes, Green peas, Spices
$
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower florets, Onions, Tomatoes, Spices
$
Chat Of The Day
Chef's Daily Selection of Chaat, Served at road-side food carts in India
$
Soup Of The Day
Freshly made Soup of the Day
$
House Salad
Garden Salad, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Bell peppers, Onions, House dressing
$

Main Course

Tikka Masala
Tomatoes, Cream, Fenugreek, Spices
$
Old Delhi Style Curry
Tomatoes, Onions, Special blend of Spices
$
Palak
Spinach, Cream, Herbs & Spices
$
Korma
Curry from Northern India, Cashew Nuts, Green Cardamom, Cream
$
Vindaloo
Goan Curry, Tangy Spicy Sauce, Ginger, Potatoes
$

Organic Mix Vegetables

Paneer
$
Chicken
$
Lamb
$
Salmon
$
Shrimp
$

Special Lunch Entrees

Dal Makhani
Black Lentils, Tomatoes, Cream, Ginger, Garlic
$
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Breast Chunks, Yoghurt, Ginger, Garlic, Garam Masala
$
Baingan Bhartha
Roasted Eggplants, Green Peas, Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, Spices
$
Butter Chicken
Boneless Chicken, Cashews, Cream, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions
$
Lamb Roganjosh
Lamb, Yoghurt, Almond Paste, Slow Braised with Cardamom & Spices
$
Fish Tikka
Chunks Of North Atlantic Salmon, Yoghurt, Chili, Garlic, Ginger
$

Desserts

Kheer
Traditional Indian Rice Pudding, Nuts, Raisins, Cardamom, Rose Syrup
$
Mango Kulfi
Homemade Ice-cream, Organic Mango Chunks, Alphanso Mango Pulp
$

Appetizers

Gobi Manchurians
Cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, spices
$
Assorted Veg Bites
Assortment of Veg samosa, aloo tikki, spinach pakora
$
Veg Samosa
Triangular pies, stuffed potatoes, green peas, spices
$
Pakora
Traditional South Asian fritters, lentil flour, spices. Paneer, Spinach, Chicken, Fish
$
Meat Samosa
Triangle Pies, stuffed minced lamb, spices
$
Tandoori Wings
Tandoor fired chicken wings, freshly ground spices
$
Paneer 65
Paneer, onions, ginger, garlic, spices
$
Chili Chicken
Boneless Chicken, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices
$
Paneer Chili
Paneer, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, spices
$
Tikki Chole
Spiced potato patty, chickpeas, sweet yoghurt, date-tamarind chutney, mint chutney
$

Soups & Salads

Saffron Special Seafood Soup
North Atlantic salmon, shrimp, scallops, coconut cream, blend of spices
$
Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, tangy spices
$
House Salad
Assorted greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, bell peppers, choice of dressing
$
Lentil Soup
Blend of lentils, spices
$
Tomato Soup
Tomato soup, ginger, spices
$
Soup Of The Day
Ask your server
$

Accompaniments

Roasted Papad
Thin & crispy lentil wafer
$
Mango Chutney
Mango chunks, sweet, mild Spices
$
Cucumber Raita
Yoghurt, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, herbs
$
Achar
Pickled Mixed Vegetables, Hot & Spicy
$
Tamarind Chutney
Tamarind, jaggery, dates, spices
$
Mint Chutney
Fresh Spearmint, cilantro, onions, cumin, spices
$
Onion Chutney
Diced onions, amchoor, vinegar, spices
$

Tandoor Breads

Bread Basket
An Assortment of Naan, Garlic Naan, Aloo Naan
$
Saffron Special Naan
Paneer, mango chutney, ajwain seeds, garlic
$
Kashmiri Naan
Stuffed with Sweet coconut, cherries, raisins, cashews, pistachio nuts
$
Naan
Traditional Soft white bread
$
Roti
Whole wheat bread
$
Chicken Keema Naan
Stuffed with minced chicken, herbs
$
Palak Kulcha
Stuffed with lightly spiced spinach, herbs
$
Garlic Naan
Fresh garlic, cilantro, herbs
$
Chili Garlic Naan
Fresh garlic, green chillis, cilantro, herbs
$
Aloo Paratha
Whole Wheat flour, stuffed potatoes, spices
$
Onion Kulcha
Stuffed with onions, bell peppers, spices
$
Paneer Kulcha
Stuffed with paneer, spices
$

Regional Curries

Tikka Masala
Tomatoes, Cream, Fenugreek, Spices
$
Korma
Curry from Northern India, Cashew nuts, Green Cardamom, Cream
$
Cilantro
Chopped Cilantro, Cashew Cream, herbs
$
Palak
Spinach, Onions, Tomatoes, Cream, Herbs
$
Goan Curry
Coconut cream, herbs, spices
$
Vindaloo (Hot)
Goan curry, tangy spicy sauce, ginger, potatoes
$
Kerla Pepper (Hot)
Coconut cream, Ground Black peppers, Blend of spices
$
Organic Mixed Vegetables
$

From Sea

Jumbo Shrimp
$
Jumbo Scallops
$
North Atlantic Salmon
$
Fish Of The Day
Ask Your Server
$

Tandoori Specialities

Tandoori Mix Grill
Assortment of Chicken, Lamb, North Atlantic Salmon, Jumbo Shrimp
$
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops, special blend of Spices, Herbs
$
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast chunks, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, garam masala
$
Fish Tikka
Chunks Of North Atlantic Salmon, yoghurt, chili, garlic, ginger
$
Tandoori Chicken
Spring skinless Chicken, ginger, garlic, spices
$
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices
$
Saffron Kebab
Chicken/ Saffron Special Blend of Spices
$
Paneer Shashlik
Paneer, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, spices
$

Poultry

Butter Chicken
Boneless Chicken, cashews, cream, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions
$
Curry Chicken
Dhaba style, boneless chicken, onions, tomatoes, spices
$
Madras Chicken
South Indian curry, tomatoes, onions, coconut, spices
$
Tawa Chicken (Hot)
Boneless chicken, Pan seared curry, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garam masala
$
Patia Chicken
Chunks of boneless chicken, Organic mango chunks, ginger, herbs
$
Honey Ginger Chicken
Boneless chicken, honey, curry sauces, spices
$

Meat

Gost Curry
Old Delhi style, onions, tomatoes, spices Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
$
Gost Roganjosh
Almond paste, Yoghurt, slow braised, green & black cardamom, spices Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
$
Bhindi Gost
Okra, herbs, spices Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
$
Lamb Keema
Minced Lamb, green peas, onions, tomatoes, garam masala
$

SeaFood

Crab Masala
Blue Crab meat, herbs, spices
$
Bengali Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp, coconut milk, ginger, herbs, spices
$

Vegeterian

Dal Makhani
Black Lentils, tomatoes, cream, ginger, garlic
$
Dal Tarka
Yellow Lentils, tomatoes, garlic, onions, curry leaves
$
Baingan Bhartha
Roasted Eggplants, green peas, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices
$
Bhindi Masala
Okra, Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic & Spices
$
Chana Masala
Chick Peas, potatoes,onions, tomatoes, spices
$
Baingan Aloowala
Eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, spices
$
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, Cauliflower, Herbs, Spices
$
Pahadi Baigan
Eggplant, potatoes, ginger, kalonji, fennel seeds
$
Malai Kofta
Paneer & potatoes dumplings, cream, cashew paste, nuts & raisins
$
Matar Paneer
Paneer, green peas, curry sauce, spices
$
Paneer Makhani
Paneer, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cream, herbs
$
Shahi Paneer
Grated paneer, green peas, tomatoes, onions, cream
$
Methi Malai Corn
Corn Kernels, Fenugreek, Cream, Herbs
$
Matar Mushroom
Green Peas, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, spices
$

Rice

Saffron Biryani
Aged steamed White Basmati rice, boneless chicken, Jumbo Shrimp, Scallops, Cardamom, freshly ground Spices
$
Navrattan Biryani
Aged steamed White Basmati rice, Organic mixed Vegetables, Saffron, cashews, raisins
$
Chicken Biryani
Aged steamed White Basmati rice, Boneless Chicken, freshly ground spices, Saffron
$
Gost Biryani
Aged steamed white Basmati rice, cardamom, herbs, freshly ground Spices Lamb, Goat (Bone-in)
$
Shrimp Biryani
Aged steamed white Basmati rice, Jumbo Shrimp, herbs, freshly ground spices
$
Coconut Rice
Aged steamed white Basmati rice, coconut, curry leaves, herbs
$

Dessert

Saffron Special Dessert Platter
Assortment of Desserts served on a Special Platter
$
Pistachio Kulfi
Homemade ice cream, Pistachio nuts
$
Mango Kulfi
Homemade ice cream, Alphanso Mango pulp
$
Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding, cardamom, rose syrup, nuts & raisins
$
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available. đź“ž +1 757-321-7005