The sign outside of Saffron reads “Indian Fusion,” which might conjure up memories of drunken tikka masala tacos from Velvet Taco at The Domain after a night of regrets on Rock Rose Ave. Here it just means that Saffron offers a mix of Indian and Nepalese dishes, most of which are very good. Trying to represent two countries with a combined population of 1.5 billion obviously necessitates a long list of items. So, to help you out, the menu is broken down into Indian and Nepalese sections. We like to start with an order of momos, then work through as many of the Indian curries as possible—they taste even better the next day or maybe at midnight alone in your kitchen. Saffron is the type of place that works well for a casual meal on any random weeknight, but it's not nearly as dinky as the strip mall exterior might lead you to believe. The inside has sleek dining chairs you'd find at a restaurant that liberally uses the words "farm to table." There’s also a bar offering beer and wine, but for a small corkage fee, you can bring your own bottle of vintage Dom Pérignon and turn the meal into a party on a Tuesday night.
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