The Saffron Indian Restaurant Hobart Menu

If you're looking to explore bold flavors and authentic Indian cuisine, the Saffron Indian Restaurant Hobart Menu is the perfect place to satisfy your cravings. Located at 15 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia, this vibrant restaurant offers a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary Indian dishes that will take your taste buds on a journey.

From fragrant curries to freshly baked naan, each dish is crafted with care, using only the finest spices and ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for something mild or craving a fiery kick, the menu has something for everyone. The extensive selection of starters, mains, and sides ensures that every meal is a celebration of Indian culinary traditions.

Vegetarian? No problem! The menu features a variety of flavorful options, ensuring that every diner leaves happy. Whether you're sharing with friends or enjoying a quiet meal on your own, The Saffron's menu promises a memorable dining experience in the heart of Hobart.

Starters

Papadam (4 Pcs)
served with mint sauce
$

Entrees (all served with mint sauce)

Vegetable Samosa
Indian puff pastry filled with potatoes, peas and stuffed with spices and herbs
$
Vegetable Pakora
Assorted vegetables dipped in a special batter and crisp fried
$
Onion Bhajii
Seasoned savoury onion rings crisp fried]
$
Vegetable Platter (For 2 People)
A combination of a few of the above vegetarian dishes
$
Prawn Pakora
Prawns dipped in a special batter and crisp fried
$
Fish Amritsari
Fish fillet dipped in a special platter and crisp fried
$
Mushroom Pakora
Mushrooms dipped in chickpea batter and crisp fried
$

Tandoori Entrees

Chicken Tikka
Boneless cubes of chicken, subtly marinated overnight in rare spices from the spice box of the master chef and done to perfection in the tandoor
$
Seekh Kebab
Lamb mince with classic Indian spices marined and roasted in the tandoor
$
Murgh Malai Kebab
Specialilty of the house. Boneless cubes of chicken marinated overnight and roasted to perfection in the tandoor
$
The Saffron Special Platter (For 2 People)
Medley of char grilled tandoori dazzlers includes a combination of a few of the above Tandoori dishes
$

Main Courses

Tandoori Chicken
Skewered chicken on the bone marinated in traditional yoghurt and spices and cooked in the Tandoor(Full – 4pcs) (Half – 2pcs)
$
Nawabi Korma
Cashew nuts, almonds and yoghurt based mild curryLamb/Beef/Chicken/Prawns/Vegetarian
$
Punjabi Masala
North Indian style curry prepared in garlic, ginger, onion and finished with chopped tomatoes and fresh coriander Lamb/Beef/Chicken/Fish/Prawns/Vegetarian
$
Saagwala
Fresh spinach pureed and sautéed with ginger, garlic and mixed with a variety of spices and garnished with a touch of cream and fresh sliced tomatoes Lamb/Beef/Chicken/Fish/Prawns/Vegetarian (Cottage Cheese/Potatoes)
$
Chennai
Curry flavoured with coconut and south Indian spices garnished with pineapple Lamb/Beef/Chicken/Prawns
$
Malabar Curry
Coconut based curry prepared with various spices and garnished with coconut Lamb/Beef/Chicken/Fish/Prawns/Vegetarian
$
Vindaloo
Authentic Konkani style preparation cooked in dynamite hot sauce and garnished with fresh chopped coriander Lamb/Beef/Chicken/Fish/Prawns
$
Mumbai Curry
A Bombay style dry curry prepared with fresh tomatoes Lamb/Beef/Chicken/Potato
$
Goan Curry
Cooked in coconut cream, mustard seed and other spices Fish/Prawns
$
Butter Chicken
Mild creamy boneless chicken morsels cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy and spices
$
Mango Chicken
Delicacy of the house. To suit everybody’s taste. Tender chicken morsels prepared in a very mild creamy gravy with a touch of mango
$
Methi Chicken
Chicken cubes prepared with fenugreek leaves and finished with a touch of ginger and a slice of fresh tomato
$
Chicken Curry
A popular chicken curry from north India with rich gravy used to finish the pot roast. Garnished with green coriander
$
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka half done in the tandoor and finished with chopped tomato, garlic, ginger masala sautéed with onion and capsicum
$
Rogan Josh
A popular preparation of lamb curry from north India. Rich gravy finished with green coriander
$
Lamb Do Piazza
Delicious lamb served without the fat and garnished with fried onions and green coriander
$

Vegetarian

Malai Kofta
Potatoes and mashed cottage cheese formed into balls, deep fried and served in mughalai gravy
$
Shubnam Curry
Green peas and mushrooms in mild herbs and spices
$
Mattar Panir
Peas and cottage cheese in a very smooth onion and tomato sauce
$
Paneer Makhani
Home made cottage cheese prepared in a creamy tomato sauce. It is an all time favourite curry
$
Jeera Aaloo
An authentic dish of India, prepared with potatoes, cooked with roasted cumin and dry spices
$
Aaloo Mattar
Potatoes and peas slow cooked with spice
$
Channa Masala
Chick peas simmered overnight on a slow fire and cooked with fresh garlic, onion, ginger, tomatoes and dry spices
$
Aaloo Gobhi
A very popular dish in Punjab. Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, onion and finished with sliced tomatoes and green coriander
$
Vegetable Jalferazi
Vegetables seasoned with roasted cumin seeds and garnished with fresh herbs and tomatoes
$
Dal Makhani
Lentils simmered overnight on a slow fire and tempered with onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes, finished with a touch of cream
$

Hyderabadi Biryanis

Hyderabadi Biryanis
Rice cooked and flavoured with a variety of spices and garnished with fresh mint and coriander leaves Lamb/Beef/Chicken/Prawns/Vegetarian
$

Pulao

Kashmiri Pulao
Saffron flavoured basmati rice cooked with raisins, dry fruit nuts and flaked almonds
$
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice mixed with green peas and very mild spices
$
Saffron Rice
Steamed basmati rice with a splash of saffron
$

Tandoori Breads

Naan
Soft bread made with plain flour
$
Garlic Naan
Soft plain flour bread with a dash of garlic and butter
$
Masala Naan
Soft plain flour bread with dry spices and finished with butter
$
Peshawari Naan
Bread from the North-West frontier region of united India where favourites are dry fruit and nuts
$
Cheese Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with cottage cheese, sultanas and mild spices
$
Keema Naan
Naan with filling of lamb mince and spices
$
Lachha Paratha
Multi Layered wholemeal bread
$
Roti
Wholemeal bread
$
Aaloo Paratha
Wholemeal bread with filling of mashed potatoes and herbs
$

Side Dishes

Sweet Mango Chutney
$
Lime Pickle
$
Mango Pickle
$
Chilli Pickle
$
Yoghurt & Cucumber
$
Banana Cocunut
$
Pineapple & Nuts
$
Apple & Sour Cream
$
Spiced Onion & Tomato
$
Green Salad
$
Side Dish Platter
Selection of four side dishes
$

Desserts

Gulab Jamun
Cottage cheese dumpling filled, golden fried and served with saffron-flavoured honey syrup
$
Banana Split
$
Pistachio Kulfi
Our traditional Indian home made ice cream flavoured with pistachios
$
Mango Kulfi
Our traditional Indian home made ice-cream flavoured with mango, dry nuts and saffron
$

Children’s Menu

Fish ‘N’ Chips
$
Chicken Nuggets
$
Milkshake
(Chocolate/Strawberry/Vanilla)
$

Happy Endings

Darjeeling Tea
$
Cappuccino
$
Short Black
$
Expresso Coffee
$
Indian Spiced Tea
$
Hot Chocolate
$
Latte
$
Long Black
$
Irish Coffee
$
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available.