Saffron - Burlingame Menu
Saffron - Burlingame offers a unique upscale dining experience with creative variations of Indian cuisine. Located in downtown Burlingame, this restaurant showcases southern Indian classics with a modern twist, including dishes like Genovese basil dosa and crab croquettes that customers rave about. The ambiance is tasteful and perfect for a date night, while the service is quick and accommodating of dietary preferences. Customers highlight the exceptional flavors and variety of dishes, with favorites like the lamb shank and rose kulfi dessert. While prices may be on the higher end, the quality of the food and service justifies the cost. Overall, Saffron - Burlingame impresses with its culinary focus, coastal Indian flavors, and attention to detail in both food and atmosphere.
Burlingame Dinner (online) Ordering
Mango Ginger-Jito
Mango and Ginger refresher
Homemade Ginger Ale
Homemade Ginger Refresher
Homemade Lemonade
Homemade Lemon Refresher
Mint-Cucumber Cooler
Homemade Mint and Cucumber Cooler
Mango Lassi
Refreshing Mango and yogurt drink infused with mint and cardamom
Pelligrino Ml
Pelligrino, sparkling water
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Panna Water Ml
Beets & Plum Salad
mandarins, radishes, and pepitas, dressed in honey dijon vinaigrette
Brassica Salad
assorted brassicas, mustard green and sweet grapes
Celeriac Soup
caramelized onions and mushroom
Andhra Fried Chicken
lime-chili yoghurt, crispy chard, red onions and fennel
Blue Crab Croquettes (G)
Spring onions, potato, Indian spices and panko
Indian Railway Peppers (Vo)
Crispy sweet banana peppers, Greek yogurt, lime, black mustard
Prawns (Dfo)
Marinated in grandma's chutney and tava-grilled
Rasa Sliders
spiced potato fritters, soft pav bread, tangy tamarind chutney, cilantro chutney, market salad
General Tso's Cauliflower
Indian-Chinese-style spicy tomato chili sauce and sesame seeds
Seasonal Vegetable Poriyal
Snow peas, sugar snap peas, grilled Cipollini onions, channa dal, pea tendrils, fresh coconut, black mustard
Wild Mushroom Uttappam (V)
wild and cultivated mushrooms, white truffle oil
Genovese Basil Dosa (Vo)
basil chutney, ginger, garlic, cilantro, tamarind chutney, spiced potato masala
Bollywood Dosa (Vo)
spiced potato masala hash, ghost chilli chutney spread
Shepards Dosa
spiced ground lamb masala, green peas, cilantro
Old Madras Dosa (Vo)
Madras spice paste, flavorful masala, spiced chutney
Malabar Shrimp Masala (Df)
Gulf shrimp, onions, fresh chilies, coriander masala blend, coconut rice
Meen Vazhayila Pollichatu
Sustainably caught halibut in banana leaf, shallot ginger crust,snow peas, coconut rice
Chicken Biryani
Organic chicken cooked in our masala blend, basmati rice flavored with mint and brown onions, raitha, chutney, pappadum
Braised Lamb Shank Nizami
homestyle spice blend, spiced potato cake, braised autumn greens, gravy
Kanganadu Chicken Curry
Toasted whole spices, curry leaves, char magaz, coconut milk,malabar paratha
Butter Chicken
Marinated chicken, ginger, garlic, creamy tomato fenugreek curry, butter naan
Kesari Kofta Curry
Stuffed paneer kofta, tomato-onion gravy, malabar paratha
Seasonal Vegetable Curry (V)
Cauliflower, yellow squash, marble potatoes, blue lake beans, carrots,coconut milk, basmati rice
Malai Paneer Curry (N)
Paneer stuffed with spinach, creamy tomato-onion sauce, malabar paratha
Saffron Daal Makhani
Black lentils simmered for hours with tomatoes and spices and finishedwith butter and cream, butter naan
Roasted Lamb Of Rack
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
baked with cilantro and garlic
Tandoori Roti
whole-wheat baked roti
Lachha Paratha
layered wheat bread
Malabar Paratha ( PC)
flaky layered bread
Basmati Rice
Coconut Rice
Lemon, Onion, Chili
Lemon, Onion, Chili Salad
Ghee & Gun Powder
Coconut & Tomato Chutney
Mint & Tamarind
Raitha
Papad
Beets & Plum Salad
mandarins, radishes, and pepitas, dressed in honey dijon vinaigrette
Cauliflower Soup
shallots, leeks, celery, vegetable broth, coconut milk and peppercorns
Andhra Fried Chicken
lime-chili yoghurt, crispy chard, red onions and fennel
Lamb Kofta Meatballs
with spicy garlicky tomato sauce
Rasa Sliders
spiced potato fritters, soft pav bread, tangy tamarind chutney, cilantro chutney, market salad
General Tso's Cauliflower
Indian-Chinese-style spicy tomato chili sauce and sesame seeds
Amritsari Kulcha
freshly baked spiced potato flatbread served with channa
Masala Omlette (G)
nukkad wala (street style) --- cage-free eggs, onions, tomato, bell peppers, green chili, cilantro. served with pav bread and tater tots
Channa Bhatura (G)
puffed fried bread, channa masala, pickle, onion slaw ( pcs)
Good Ole Idli
steamed rice cakes, sambhar, chutneys
Breakfast Egg Curry
coconut, turmeric, black mustard, kerala paratha
Wild Mushroom Uttappam (V)
wild and cultivated mushrooms, white truffle oil
Genovese Basil Dosa (Vo)
basil chutney, ginger, garlic, cilantro, tamarind chutney, spiced potato masala
Moong Bean Pessarathu (Vo)
mung beans, mixed vegetables, carrot, brussels sprouts, capsicum, ginger chutney
Bollywood Dosa (Vo)
spiced potato masala hash, ghost chilli chutney spread
Lamb Curry (Df)
slow braised in twenty-one Indian spices BEST ENJOYED WITH: Tandoori Roti or Basmati Rice
Kerala Chicken Curry (Df)
toasted whole spices, curry leaves, poppy seeds and coconut milk BEST ENJOYED WITH: Kerala Paratha
Butter Chicken
our secret recipe --- Old Delhi Style --- creamy tomato-fenugreek curry BEST ENJOYED WITH: Plain Naan or Basmati Rice
Jafrani Kofta Curry
stuffed paneer kofta, tomato-onion gravy BEST ENJOYED WITH: Lachcha Paratha or Plain Naan
Seasonal Vegetable Curry (V)
vegetable curry cooked in rich and creamy coconut milk and freshly ground spices
Saffron Daal Makhani
black lentils simmered for twenty-four hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with butter and cream BEST ENJOYED WITH: Garlic Naan
Basmati Rice
Coconut Rice
Plain Naan
plain leavened bread
Garlic Naan
baked with cilantro and garlic
Tandoori Roti
whole-wheat baked roti
Lachha Paratha
layered wheat bread
Malabar Paratha ( PC)
flaky layered bread
Burlingame Brunch Online Ordering
Beverage Burlingame Ordering
Mango Lassi
Refreshing Mango and yogurt drink infused with mint and cardamom
San Pellegrino Ml
San Pellegrino, sparkling water
Pelligrino Ml
Pelligrino, sparkling water
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Panna Water
Primo Uomo
Indian Air Conditioning
cucumber vodka, lemon, elderflower,angostura
Thyme Me Up
vodka, basil, elderflower, thyme, angostura
Aam Sutra
mezcal, mango, cilantro, grilled jalapeno, lava salt
Saffron Sour
M&M
Prima Donna
Hearts Of Stone
Sir Rajni
Rum Old Fashined
For Your Eyes Only
The Espresso Martini
The Manhattan
The Old Fashined
The Negroni
The Martini
Mango Ginger-Jito
Mango and Ginger refresher
Homemade Ginger Ale
Homemade Ginger Refresher
Homemade Lemonade
Homemade Lemon Refresher
Mint-Cucumber Cooler
Homemade Mint and Cucumber Cooler
Love Birds
Cocktails Ordering Burlingame
Wine Burlingame Ordering
GLS Prosecco
GLS Mumm
BTL Chateau Miraval
GLS Chateau Miraval
GLS Rose Pinot Naidu Wines
BTL Chard Patz And Hall
BTL Reisling Eroica
BTL SB STAGS
BTL SB Cakebread
BTL SB UnShackled
GLS Chard Jordan
GLS Riesling Eroica
GLS SB UnShackled
BTL MB Clos De Los Siete
BTL Prisoner
BTL Pessimmist
BTL PN Baileyana
BTL PN Alexander V
BTL PN Dumol
BTL Cab Justin
BT Cab Outbound
BTL Cab Artemis,
BTL Cab Hall
BTL Cab Caymus (L)
GLS Pessimmist
GLS PN Baileyana
GLS Cab Justin
GLS Cab Outbound
GLS PN Alexander V
Corkage st Btl
Corkage nd Btl
Corkage rd Btl & More
Brut Vueve Cliquot,France ( ML)
Chardonnay, Patz And Hall, Sonoma ( ML)
Sauvignon Blanc, Silverado Vineyards, Napa ( ML)
Sancerre Blanc, Comte La Fond, France ( ML)
Red Blend, Prisoner, Napa ( ML)
Red Blend, Justin Isosceles, Paso Robles ( ML)
Pinot Noir Banshee, Alexander Valley ( ML)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silverado Vineyards, Napa ( ML)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Artemis, Stags Leap Cellars, Napa ( ML)
General Tso's Cauliflower
Our own take on the spicy Indochinese classic
Dahi Aloo Poori
pieces. Just like pani poori, but ready to eat - tangy, spicy, cooling
Bhel Poori
Crunchy mix of puffed rice, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh veggies, and a dash of spices
Paani Poori
pieces. Crispy puris filled with tangy tamarind
Samosa Chaat
Spicy potato mix, fried, smashed and topped with sweet yoghurt, tamarind and spicy chutneys
Vada Pav
piece. Hot potato vada, crispy bites, and tangy chutneys, inside a soft bun, served with spicy red masala
Lamb Slider
piece. Spiced minced lamb and peas, paired with toasted, buttered soft bun, chutneys, slaw, and Indian-style mayo
Chicken Slider
piece. Mini pav filled with spiced chicken keema patties, cheese, mint, coriander, spicy chutney, and pickled onions
Onion Bhaji
Golden, crispy onion fritters spiced just right
Paneer Paratha Roll
Warm paratha layered with spicy paneer, peppers, and onions
Chicken Paratha Roll
Yoghurt-marinated grilled chicken rolled up in a flaky paratha with peppers, onions, and green chutney
Rawa Fried Shrimp
pieces. From the shores of Goa. Crispy, golden prawns take a dip in crunchy sooji coating, served with mint yoghurt
Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated in a spicy flavorful tandoori masala and grilled
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka
Tandoori-spiced, yoghurt-marinated, chettinad black pepper grilled chicken bites, served with lettuce wraps
Chili Chicken
Crispy chicken in a garlic-ginger-soy-chili sauce
Pav Bhaji
Spiced mashed vegetables with hot, buttered soft buns, just like chowpatty. Nothing says Bombay more
Paneer Pakora
Our take on kwality's paneer fritters
Masala Fries
Crispy golden fries dusted with a blend of Indian spices
Butter Naan
Plain leavened bread
Garlic Naan
Baked with cilantro and garlic
Tandoori Roti
Whole-wheat baked roti
Lachha Paratha
Layered wheat bread
Roomali Roti
Handkerchief bread
Spicy Chili Chutney
Pickle
LOC
Lemon, onion, chili
Butter Chicken Thali
Saag Paneer Thali
Lamb Curry Thali
Jafrani Kofta Thali
Chana Bhatura
Puffed fried bread, chana masala
Aaloo Kulcha And Chole
piece. Freshly baked spiced potato flatbread, butter, raita
Masala Omelette & Pav
Three eggs, onions, bell peppers, green chili, cilantro, tater tots, pav bread
Lahsooni Saag Paneer
Spinach, mustard, onions, spices, paneer-roasted garlic
Saffron Daal Makhani
Black lentils simmered for more than hours with tomatoes and spices, finished with homemade butter
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant subzi, onions, tomatoes, Indian spices
Jafrani Kofta Curry
Stuffed paneer koftas simmered in rich tomato and onion gravy with cashews
ODS Butter Chicken
Our secret recipe - robust smoky flavors and bold spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
National dish of the UK - roasted chicken breast simmered in a mild sauce
Lamb Curry
Lamb leg slow-braised with twenty-one spices
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice slow cooked with chicken and house spice blend, cooked Dum pukht and served with raita, papad
Rose & Fennel Candy Ice Cream
Humphry Slocombe Rose & Fennel ice cream flecked with candy-coated fennel seeds ( scoops)
Rasmalai
Soft-poached cheese dumplings, reduced milk sauce, nut garnish
Rose Gulkund Or Kesar Pista Kulfi
Saffron, pistachio, cardamom, rose
Gulab Jamun
Cheese dumplings, sweet syrup, pistachio garnish
Elaichi Kheer
Sweet creamy rice, cardamom, pistachio garnish
Champagne Rose, Pommery, FR
ml bottle
Champagne POP, Pommery, FR
ml bottle
Prosecco, Freixenet, Italy
ml bottle
Miraval, Provence, France
Rosato, Sonoroso, Italy
Chardonnay, Kenwood, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Sonoma
Riesling, Eroica, Columbia Valley
Pinot Blanco, Bollini, Napa
ml bottle
Sancerre Blanc, Comte LaFond, France
Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc, Unshackled, Napa
Malbec, Clos De Los Siete, Argentina
Red Blend, Prisoner, Napa
Bottle
Pinot Noir, Chalk Hill, Sonoma
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, Monterey
Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles
Bottle
Firestone Mind Haze IPA
Elysian Contact Haze IPA
Longboard Island Lager
Trumer Pils
Blue Moon
Kingfisher Lager
Stella Artois
Amrood
Guava, ginger, lemon, soda
Aam Adrak
Mango, ginger, chili, lemon, soda
Pudeena Kheera
Cucumber, mint, simple, soda
Lychee
Lychee, mint, lemon, simple syrup, soda
Nimboo
Lime, lemon, simple syrup, salt, soda
Fluffy Mango Lassi
Whipped Sweet Lassi
Limca Masala Soda
Thumbs Up Masala Soda
House-Made Iced Tea
Pellegrino
ml