Cafe Saffron

I'm going to preface this review by saying I eat out a lot, my standards are high - I am simply too fat to eat average food. I had high expectations of Saffron Cafe, after all if the infamous curry munching fatty Eric Pickles has eaten here... Unfortunately the service was average, the food was average. It just didn't wow me. Although credit where credit is due, Chablis albeit an average bottle was on the menu. Not many places stock reasonable wine now a days. The highlights were the nan breads and tarkha dhall. The prawns were fresh. And none of it was 'bad' just average. Coming from near Walsall I have been blessed with some of the best curries. So I know what good curry is all about. The poppadoms whilst cooked today were not warm and fresh fresh. They were likely cooked several hours before or maybe even the night before. Rice was again average, lacking vibrancy. The two main meals whilst vastly different on the menu shared a common base sauce. Never a good sign. Whilst I would not be in a rush to visit again I shall certainly give them the benefit of the doubt and try another dish. As for price it is at the upper end of curry pricing. I have paid more and had better curry and I have paid less and had better curry. Perhaps it was an off day for then, or perhaps they are living off a past reputation. I don't know but I cannot and will not say it was bad and nor can I likewise say it was fantastic. It was just simply average. And I'm too fat to eat average food.

Always excellent

My very dear friend and I dined @ your curry house of late, reason for 4 stars was because we had to wait a little longer but more probably the fact it was a busy evening. The curry I had was perfect, perhaps could of been hotter, however my friend found eating his Chicken Tikka Massala to sweet.

Slightly strange layout, the resturant is on the top floor, the decor is a little sparse. I have to say the starter I had(chicken chaat on puri) was absolutely fantastic, packed with flavour, it really had my taste buds dancing. After that I could not wait for my main. However I was left slightly disappointed by the lamb balti, the meat was quite fatty and the sauce was unfortunately a little bland which is sad after such an amazing starter.

Ordered a takeaway this evening, unfortunately there was a piece of sharp plastic in the meal, it could have easily cut someone’s gum. The restaurant denied all responsibility and would not refund the portion of the order that was affected. Terrible customer service, avoid!!!

Helpful and attentive waiters. Showed me all the dishes they could make vegan and which dishes were already vegan. Great service and food was excellent! Good pricing. We had already been there 8 years ago and it has always been a high quality restaurant. Dietary restrictions: Excellent advice and knowledge from waiters regarding their dishes and ingredients.

Had a lovely meal here

Lovely place to eat ,,probably the best in town

Fantastic as usual. Called up and got a takeaway Friday night. Speedy delivery and great food. Parathas were out of this world.