Saffron Restaurant in Otago Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Vietnamese rolls of crisp fried Mutton Bird with Asian salad, Miso Aioli & Sesame dipping sauce, pickled Cucumber $27.50
  • Prawn & water Chestnut Dumplings, Duck and Ginger consomme $24.50
  • Salad of free range Canterbury Pork, marinated in Coconut & palm sugar, Asian greens, sticky Rice, Peanut Chili caramel dressing $24.50
  • Confit of Bendigo Rabbit with Prunes, Agria Potato Gnocchi, toasted Pine-nuts & sous vide Rhubarb. $28.50
  • “Bellota” Jamon Iberico, organically grown, free range from Spain, sliced to order, with Pickled veg, Machengo & Quince paste $28.50
  • Wakanui grain fed Beef “Tartare” with truffled free range Egg $29.50
  • Spicy Lentil, Tomato & Coconut Soup with char-grilled Flatbread & Yogurt Riata $18.50
  • Sustainably Farmed Sturgeon Caviar, with Blinis and other classical accompaniments P.O.A.
MAINS MAINS
  • Southland Lamb rump, Rose petal Couscous, Orange Confit,crisp Pancetta, Date compote and a Lamb shoulder ‘Cigar’ $39.50
  • Stewart Island Blue Cod, Paua Ravioli, Cauliflower Puree, Pear and Fennel Salad $39.50
  • Slow cooked wild Boar, homemade black pudding, double smoked Bacon, baked in Puff pastry, Black Currant Jus $39.50
  • Char-grilled “Wakanui” Beef eye fillet, grain fed from the Canterbury plains, with smoked Brisket, Parsnip puree Candied Onion & Cranberry Tart Tartin $48.50
  • Cassoulet, our winter classic, braised Duck, Lamb shoulder, Cured meats, Pork Belly, Haricot Beans, cooked slowly with Tomato & Riesling $39.50
  • Trio of Curries:
  • Red Duck & Pineapple Curry, Green Curry of Prawn & Lemon grass, Massaman curry of Southland Lamb with Potato & Peanut, Served with condiments, steamed Jasmine Rice $46.00
  • Rump of Southland Lamb with Honeyed roasted Celeriac, Rosemary Bread & Butter pudding $39.50
SIDES SIDES
  • Stir fry Broccolini, Shitake Mushrooms, Ginger & Oyster sauce
  • Baby Cos Leaves, Garlic Croutons, Lemon Confit dressing
  • Creamed Spinach, Nutmeg & Creme Fraiche
  • Duck Fat Potatoes
  • All sides $9.50
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Saffron’s Nasi Goreng $26.50
  • Green Lip Mussels with white wine & Lemongrass $22.00
  • Navarin of Southland Lamb shoulder with Shallots & Port wine, Served with Jasmine Rice $26.50
  • Grilled Stewart Island Blue Cod with preserved Lemon Risotto & Broccoli leaves $28.50
  • Salad of crisp fried Pork & Char-grilled Squid with Yellow Soy Bean Dressing $18.50
  • Char-grilled Southland Hereford Rump, with sauteed Potatoes, steamed green veg, Mushroom & Thyme jus $29.50
  • Confit of Pork Belly with Char-grilled Pear, honeyed Parsnips $24.50
  • Thai Red curry of Beef with Pineapple, Thai Basil, Kaffir lime leaf, Cashew nuts and Jasmine Rice $24.50
  • Our delicious Soup of the day with fresh Bread $18.50
  • Stir fry of winter greens, Prawns, Tofu, Cashew nuts and Oyster sauce $28.50
  • Saffron’s salad of green Leaves, Pear, Nuts and shaved Parmesan with a Herb Vinaigrette $15.50
  • "Children's menu available "
DESSERT MENU DESSERT MENU
  • Laphroaig, single malt Creme Brulee with Monte Cristo Tobacco Biscotti $16.50
  • Deep fried Walnut & Praline Ice cream, Lemon cream $16.50
  • Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta with Mango, Lime salsa $16.50
  • Jilly's warm Chocolate Cake served with Vanilla bean ice cream and Raspberry Coulis $15.50
  • Goat's Cheese Sorbet with Dates poached in Amaretto $16.50
  • Trio of Fresh Fruit Sorbets $14.50
A SELECTION OF CHEESES A SELECTION OF CHEESES
  • Le Delice De Bourgogne, Triple Cream French Brie
  • 'Saint Agur' - a French Cheese from Normandy triple cream, soft mild Blue
  • Neudorf Richmond Red - a hard NZ sheep's cheese
  • Redwood Dairy Gouda - a NZ goat's cheese
  • Served with a Trio of Quince's- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers
  • $22.50 a portion

Nearby Sample Menus

  • -m $7.50
  • Takoyaki $7.00
    • BBQ Octopus Ball with Mayonnaise, Katsu Sauce & Fish Flake
  • Inari zushi $3.50
    • 2 pcs of Sweet Tofu Pocket filled with Sushi Rice
  • -4 pcs $7.50
  • Seafood udon $9.50
    • Noodle Soup with Mussel and Seaweed
  • Temaki raw salmon $3.50
    • Fresh Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado
  • Teriyaki chicken ura maki (6 pcs) $6.50
    • Teriyaki Chicken, Cucumber, Avocado
  • -4 pcs $6.50
  • Squid ring
  • Kung pao prawn
  • Steak burger
  • Fruit salad ice-cream
  • For 4 people
  • Pork and vegetables
  • Beef burger
  • Combination chow mein
  • Duo of Cheese $17.00
    • With house-made chutneys and crackers
  • Bread for One $6.00
    • With conflt garlic butter
  • Tabouli and Chick Pea Salad $18.50
    • With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds, and date labneh
  • Ivy and Lola's Style Szechuan Duck $18.90
    • With hoisin plum sauce and cucumber
  • Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup $14.50
    • Served with a cheese & onion toastie
  • Smoked Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • With hoki, mussels and prawns served with garlic bread
  • Five Pepper Squid $17.00
    • With peanut and cucumber relish, and chilli syrup
  • Tempura Fish $22.90
    • Served with fries, green leaf salad and tartare sauce
  • Wakanui rib eye steak (250gl, roast tomatoes, the Rees steak butter $49.00
  • Served natural w/ elderflower and horseradish
  • Sourdough ciabatta w/ local cairn Muir olive oil $8.00
  • Sorbet $6.00
    • Seasonal sorbet palate cleanser
  • Soup $18.00
    • vine tomato and charred red pepper soup, mozzarella, olive and cured tomatoes
  • Vegetarian $32.00
    • Pumpkin risotto with goats cheese, grilled vegetables, local rocket Potato gnocchi, mushroom and parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach Jersey benne potato and vegetable curry, roti bread, steamed rice and raita
  • 3 Cheeses $25.00
  • Beetroot and gin cured or a king salmon, buttermilk, cucumber and mustard $23.00
  • Deep Fried Squid
  • Sweet and Sour Pork
  • Crispy Skin Chicken
  • Sour and spicy soup $4.00/$10.00/$15.00
  • Black Pepper Lamb on Hot Plate $22.00
  • WONGGOK Chicken and Egg Soup $4.00/$10.00/$15.00
  • Cumin Lamb on Hot Plate $22.00
  • Beef Tomato $15.00
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • for your little big mouth
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • Salad leaves, parmesan, rosemary croutons, green olive mayo dressing $8.50
  • Duck liver pâté, cranberry & orange relish, crisp crostini $15.50
  • Penne pasta, semi-dried tomato, broccoli, baby spinach, olive and caper puttanesca $21.00
  • Apple & rhubarb crumble, plum & crème fraiche ice cream, cherry coulis $15.50
  • Fresh market fish, spring potato mash, green bean and tomato salsa $25.00
  • Manuka honey crème brulee, lemon meringue, pistachio brittle $15.50
  • Grilled garlic bread $8.50
  • Shoestring fries, flaky salt, aioli $8.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice M $15.00/ L $26.00
  • Chicken Fried Noodles M $16.00 /L $24.00
  • Steam (or Deep Fried) Whole Sole Fish from $38.00
  • Sizzling Spicy Chicken M $22.00/L $35.50
  • Toffee Banana & Ice Cream $8.00
  • Deep Fried Ice Cream $7.00
  • Singapore Fried Noodles M $16.00/ L $24.00
  • Hong Kong Style Peking Duck Course (with meat) M $62.00/L $106.00
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.00
    • absolut vanilla, kahlua, espresso
  • TWICE BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLE $23.00
    • petite salad, walnut vinaigrette, walnut crisp
  • WILD FIORDLAND VENISON LOIN $39.00
    • beetroot & kumara gratin, spinach puree, sautéed greens, onion compote, pan jus
  • Garden salad $12.00
  • Breads & dips $15.00
  • CHILLI PRAWN PIZZA $26.00
    • charred capsicum, spring onion, fresh chilli, feta, mozzarella
  • ORGANIC HONEYCOMB $19.00
    • selection of seasonal fruits
  • CHEESE SELECTION $32.00
    • your choice of three from the above. served with wasser crackers, walnut bread, honeycomb & home-made accompaniments
  • Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
  • Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
  • Lamb or Chicken Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal bread $2.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
  • Smoked Salmon $3
  • Ham $3
  • Grandpa's Granola $9.50
    • natural yoghurt, berry compote
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • fresh bakers toast, hollandaise. Add bacon, smoked salmon, spinach, or mushrooms for $3
  • Pancakes $16.50
    • bacon, banana, maple syrup, cream
  • Tea and Toast $11.50
    • toasted sour dough with a selection of spreads, served with tea or coffee
  • Eggs (2) $3
  • Tomoto $3
  • Scotch Fillet $32.00
    • 250gm of juicy beef, scotch fillet with natural flavours locked in by the stone
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
  • Tiramisu $10.00
    • Classic Italian dessert with coffee soaked sponge, creamy Marsala filling and dusted with ground chocolate
  • Blue Cod $27.00
    • Served pan fried or in a crispy Macs gold beer batter with your choice of salad and fries or seasonal vege and roast potatoes, accompanied by house made tartare sauce and seared lemon
  • Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $17.50
    • Grilled chicken, bacon and brie served on rye toast with salad greens, tomato, smoked paprika aioli and cranberry jelly with fries (gluten free option available)
  • Seafood Chowder $13.00
    • Creamy chowder filled with chunks of fresh seafood and vegetables, served with toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Spinach, Feta & Pinenut Filo (V) $18.00
    • Golden & crispy, accompanied by basil pesto, greek yoghurt and salad
  • Vegetarian Stone $25.00
    • Marinated field mushroom, aubergine, red onion, capsicum and baby carrots with flavours brought to life by the stone
  • Classic Caesar salad $19.00
    • Lettuce / tomato / poached egg / crouton / parmesan tuile
  • Romaine Wedges(V) $9.00
    • Bacon / cherry tomato
  • 2 for $18.00
  • Winter medley vegetables(V) $9.00
    • Lemon butter / fresh herbs
  • Bleue d'Auvergne (cow, soft, region Central Auvergne)
  • Moules mariniere (mussels cooked in white wine) $23.00
    • Bread / garlic / creme fraiche (GF bread on request)
  • Traditional Beef Bourguignon $27.00
    • Truffle mashed potato / mushroom / red wine reduction
  • With Akaora smoked salmon or smoked chicken $23.00
  • Philly Cheesesteak $12.50
    • Grilled beef striploin cooked w/ onion, capsicum & mushroom, topped w/ melted Swiss & horseradish mayo
  • Cheese Quesadilla $5.00
    • Served with sour cream on the side
  • El Gringo $12.50
    • Your choice of chicken or beef w/ guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheddar, tomato, lettuce, black beans & hot sauce (jalapenos optional)
  • - Add salsa and guacamole $2.50
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Served with cream cheese
  • Grilled Cheese Panini $5.00
  • Seafood Chowder
    • Fisherman's blend of seafood and vegetables in a thick and creamy veloute
  • - Add a grilled cheese panini $4.00
  • Boba snowflake ice $13.80
  • Herbal jelly no 3 $8.00
    • red bean + peanuts + boba
  • Tofu Pudding with mung bean $8.00
  • Tofu Pudding with taro ball $8.00
  • Taro shaved ice w/condensed milk $11.80
  • Purple rice signature $9.50
    • crystal jelly+mango+small taro ball
  • Taro ball no6 $8.00
    • crystal jelly + noodle jelly + boba
  • Waffle no2 $16.80
    • matcha ice cream + red bean
Saffron Restaurant

Saffron Restaurant

location

Address

18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034420131

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Tue 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Wed 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Thu 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Fri 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Sat 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Sun 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , European , Seafood

features

Features

Vegan Options ,  Catering Available ,  Cash ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand
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