08/24/09

Not worth it anymore...try to avoid.

by RaviNaidu

I usually never bother writing reviews, but I couldn't help myself after my last few visits...so here it is.

I used to be a huge fan of Saffron...but I will probably never go back to eat there. The food used to be really consistent but not anymore. Now, it's more hit..or..miss.

Quality of food at Saffron has been steadily slipping downwards. I was visiting this place 3 to 4 times a month and used to recommend it to my colleagues at work. Not any more !

Nowadays, you can never be sure how they will surprise you...be it pizza dough naan's or excess turmeric in all dishes or too much masala. Even their mango dessert is now screwed up.

But their employees still maintain some old traditions...like nicely wrapping up naan's in foil paper and stocking up on generous portions of food for themselves to enjoy, once most patron's have left.

The last 3 times I took my family there, food was so hopeless. I got a feeling their main business was to feed themselves and throw the remaining food at the patrons. We felt more or less like an inconvenience to them.

Why go 3 times when food was bad? I realise every restaurant has their bad days but most recover quickly and maintain consistent quality. Then again, this is an Indian restaurant, and for them to realise, it will take a jolt where it matters most...their wallet.

The employees and manager seem to forget that the restaurant is still running because people keep coming back...and the only reason people come back is great food...nothing else. We expect good food on every visit, not just when the cook feels like it.

I'm not going back there, and will try other restaurants in morrisville instead. For people who have never been there...don't bother going. It's not worth it anymore !!

• Pros: Service is Ok.
• Cons: Food going downhill...Buffet is horrible now-a-days.

07/30/09

Wonderful

by tenthumbsup

What can I say, Saffron is no doubt my favorite Indian restaurant and is also high on my list of top fine-dining. I've visited before and just recently visited again a few nights ago.

The lamb shank was incredible, the meat was falling off the bone; absolutely delicious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. My friend and I had the paneer, i believe it was the tandoori paneer, as an appetizer and we both enjoyed it. My friend had the malai kofta as her entree, I had a taste and loved it, her as well.

The service was also great, ambience was really cool, the bar setting is especially artistic. We even talked to the owner, who was so very genuine, respectful and nice. Talking with him was a wonderful end to the evening. He also mentioned that there is a new branch of Saffron opening in Chapel Hill so I'm very excited for that.

I have no doubt I'm visiting Saffron again soon, I recommend it to everyone, have been doing so with all my friends and family.

• Pros: Best Indian food around
• Cons: none i can think of

07/18/09

Very Poor Service

by krkrkr

We went there just yesterday for Lunch around 1:45. No body informed us any thing about the quantity of the food left for that lunch buffet.

When we started, all the items were almost empty. When we asked for it, they said it is coming.

WHen we asked about the Naan's they said they will be served on the table. After taking nearly 10 mintues they served the naans, but only 4. When we asked again, they said they are coming. but we waited for 10 more minutes, but no response. In between we asked for it 2 more times. And about the Rice... It was hard that, you fell like you are eating some cripsy item. Rice is not even half cooked. Taste of the curries also not good.

So very horrible experience. We would never go there again.

• Pros: None
• Cons: So Many