Saffron Indian Bistro - Oro Valley

I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could. The lunch buffet is an incredible bargain. If I'm being honest, it's not the best Indian food we've ever had. But the selection and quality for the price was terrific. Highly recommended, we'll be back.

Absolutely the BEST Indian food anyone could ask for. We would LOVE to come back again and eat a surprise dinner.

Saffron Indian Bistro offers a great buffet from 11am to 3pm everyday except Tuesdays when they are closed. Everything is delectable… the Chana Masala (chickpeas), Saag (creamy spinach), rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken, butter chicken, curry chicken, the succulent fried fish nuggets, two or three different types of Naan. The flavors are rich and savory, but not too spicy. Plenty of dishes to satisfy any vegetarian appetites. No lamb dishes or Daal (lentils) on the serving line today, but with so much variety I didn’t mind. The restaurant is clean and well maintained. They have a full bar. There are two outdoor patios equipped with heaters and somewhat enclosed so you aren’t gazing at the large parking lot of the shopping center. The music was a 70s/80s adult pop/rock mix, which thankfully was attenuated to a mellow background — I recall hearing U2, Greg Kihn’s Jeopardy, some Journey tune among others. Servers and host polite and efficient. Reasonably priced. If you’ve never experienced Indian cuisine, the Saffron buffet would be a great place to start. If you love Indian food and don’t know Saffron, what are you waiting for?

We've now ordered takeout and dined in, and both experiences were great! The staff was quick and attentive, and the food was delicious. On a random note, they have one person restrooms which are very clean. I especially appreciated the time that our waitress took to recommend and explain dishes, and how to properly pronounce them. Will definitely visit again.

Stopped in for lunch, had the Mulligatawny shorba soup. It was delicious. Nice and friendly staff. If you like Indian food, you will enjoy this place.