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

  • Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise (½ dozen / dozen) $5.00 / $9.00
  • Sweet Bambi $12.50
    • Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Tropical Swine $13.90
    • Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • The Morning Glory $10.00
    • With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
  • Cock Cajun $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
  • Southern Swine $12.50
    • Prime New Zealand beef American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Fergburger w/ cheese $12.50
    • Blue, Swiss, Brie
  • Avocado and Chicken Salad $16.90
  • Fried Onions $2.50
  • Caesar Salad $16.90
    • Chicken, Bacon, Croutons, Egg and Salad in our special Caesar dressing and topped with Shaved Parmesan.
  • Homemade Corn Fritters $2.50
  • Grilled Tomatoes $2.50
  • Tiramisu $8.50
    • Decadently rich and dreamy… coffee-soaked layers of ladyfingers, smooth mascarpone and chocolate sweetness - a classic Italian delight.
  • Chocolate Mousse $8.50
    • Classically smooth and rich: an indulgent chocolate mousse topped with fresh orange slices and candied orange zests. A chocolate-lover’s dream.
  • Chicken Burger $16.90
  • Cajun Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried Potato wedges seasoned with Cajun and served with a dip of your choice
  • Warewolf $6.50
    • Real chicken Tenders and potato Wedges served with Tomato sauce and Kid's drink
  • Spare Ribs $12.50
    • 1/2 a kilo of marinated pork ribs lashed with your choice of APA spicy sauce, cola BBQ sauce or smokey BBQ sauce
  • Greek Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Kalamata Olives & Feta
  • Plain Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried Potato Wedges served with a dip of your choice
  • 333 - Hellthy Kids Pizza & Drink $6.50
    • A Healthy Kid's Pizza Plus a Kid's Keri Juice or Pump Mini
  • Chocolate Gelato $5.00
    • Dark Chocolate decadence at its best from Gellicious Gelato. Gluten free, contains Milk. 180ml tub - go crazy and nail it all to yourself, or share the love
  • Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
  • 29, MO Po Tofu on Rice $12.00
  • 5. Chicken Noodle $9.00
    • Served with your choice of rice or egg noodles, tender shredded chicken pieces and fresh bean sprouts
  • 21. Plain Fried Noodles $8.00
  • 37. Roast Pork on Rice $12.00
  • 49. Prawn Egg Foo Young $13.00
  • 25. Sampan Spicy Fried Egg Noodles (Roast Pork) $13.00
  • 15. Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $13.00
  • Deep Fried Wontons 6/12pc $6.00/$12.00
  • Mushrooms $2.5
  • Ham Off The Bone $3.5
  • Garlic Turkish Bread $9.5
    • Serves 2-3
  • Baked Blue Cod $29
    • w/ prawns, mussels, clams & saffron aioli
  • Mixed Salami $22
    • Fennel salami, Spanish salami, pickled chilli, mozzarella, rocket
  • Tomatoes $2.5
  • Salmon $24
    • Smoked salmon, artichoke, capers, lemon, mozzarella
  • Blue Cod Sliders $15
    • w/ gherkin & jalapeno mayo 3 sliders
  • Crumbed Camembert Cheese $14.00
    • Served with plum sauce.
  • Onion Rings
  • Bowl of Fries
  • Thai Beef Salad
    • Wok tossed beef strips served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, roasted cashews, coriander, mint, mung bean sprouts and finished with a delicious Thai dressing and with crispy noodles
  • Warm Walnut Chocolate Brownie $10.00
    • Served with vanilla ice-cream
  • Asian Style Chicken Stir Fry
    • Stir fried chicken strips with seasonal vegetables, mung beans, coriander, cashew nuts, soya sauce and hoisin sauce. Served with steamed rice
  • Summer Chicken Salad GF
    • Grilled garlic infused chicken breast served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, carrots, feta, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and a summer ginger dressing.
  • All Day Breakfast
    • Fried eggs, breakfast sausage, bacon, mushrooms, a hash brown, baked beans, toast and butter
  • Middle Eastern $20.00
    • Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
  • Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
  • Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
    • Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
  • Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
    • Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • for your little big mouth
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • BBQ Pork Ribs $28.00
    • Slow braised and marinated in our housemade bourbon BBQ sauce served with chips and corn salsa
  • Gluten Free Base + $2.00
  • Half & Halfe Pizza $29.00
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie $13.00
    • Served with white chocolate sauce, berry compote and hokey pokey ice cream
  • Green Peace $25.00
    • Fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, smoked cheese
  • All pizzas bases are made and rolled fresh everyday, resulting in a thin crust base topped with the freshest ingredients. All bases are 12” in diameter (that’s a foot!)
  • Chicken Schnitzel $26.00
    • Panko crumbed chicken breast, chips and garden salad
  • All burgers served with a side of fries *Lettuce burger buns are available on request (No bun, low carbohydrates and gluten free) $21.00
  • HASH BROWNS $1.20
  • WORKS MEAT/BACN/CHESE/EGG/PINES/S TMTOP $9.90
  • CORN FRITTERS $3.00
  • KEBABS EACH $2.50
  • SOLE (S/ER) $7.90
    • TARTARE TOP
  • FISHERMANS BASKET $12 .50
    • includes: 1 fish or 5 fish bites, 1 squid ring, 1 crab stick, 2 mussels, 2 scallops and chips for
  • HOKI (battered/ crumbed / grilled ) $3.50/$4.00/$5.50
  • PRAWN GARLIC TWISTER $1.20
  • Baklava (serves 2) $7.00
    • Filo pastry rolled with walnuts baked and covered in a sugar and lemon syrup, served with fresh fruit and whipped cream
  • -Small $13.00
  • -Pita bread $2.50
  • Piece of Halva $3.00
    • Sesame halva
  • Served inside pita bread with salad and your choice of sauce
  • -Dolma or Mixed Dolma $8.00 each
  • Sekerpare or Kalburabasti $5.00
    • New Turkish Traditional Sweets served with fresh fruit and whipped cream
  • Zucchini Kebab
    • Vegetarian zucchini, feta cheese and egg
  • 38 Potato Masala Dosai $12
    • Giant Asian crepe made out of rice flour served with chaat, coconut chutney and tomato chutney
  • 34 Udang Masak Lemak Prawn $19.90
    • Prawn cooked ture to its originality from villages throughout Malaysia
  • 11 Squid Curry $17.90
    • Squid and potato cooked in traditional Malaysian style curry
  • 15 Beef Rendang $14.90
    • Cooked in combined ground spices, finished in semi-dry gravy, traditional Malay dish
  • Curry dishes served with rice
  • 6 Chicken Curry $14.90
    • Boneless tender pieces of chicken and potato cooked in traditional Malaysian style curry
  • 26 Sweet And Sour Fish $16.90
    • Battered fish fillet cooked with pineapple, onion, capsicum and tomatoes with sweet and sour sauce
  • 14 Chicken Murtabak $15.90
    • Flaky bread filled with chicken served with pickled onion and curry gravy
  • KIDS MUESLI (V) $6.80
    • toasted macadamia, cashew nuts, rolled oats, almonds and coconut with natural yoghurt and freshly grated apple.
  • KIDS BEEF BURGER(GFO) $12.80
    • beef pattie and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce.
  • FRUIT CRUMBLE (V) $10.80
    • warm rhubarb, apple, plum, crispy oats and coconut with natural yoghurt or cream
  • KIDS CHICKEN BURGER(GFO) $13.80
    • free range chicken breast and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce
  • PIKELETS (VO) $13.80
    • streaky bacon, maple syrup and banana
  • PORRIDGE (V) $10.80
    • with chopped nuts, fruit and brown sugar.
  • BANGERS AND BEANS $6.80
    • Kransky sausages and baked beans on toast.
  • PIKELETS (VO) $8.80
    • lemon and vanilla sugar
  • Samgyetang $20.00
    • Korean traditional soup, consists of a whole young chicken and Korean Ginseng.
  • Jijim $7.00
    • Korean pancake dish. Your choice of pork, seafood or vegetables base
  • Goon Mandu $7.00
    • Fried pork dumpling with Korean spicy dipping sauce
  • Japchae $8.00
    • Korean dish made from potato noodles stir fried in sesame oil with various seasonal vegetables
  • Dak Galbi $22.50
    • Stir-fried marinated chicken with veges, served on hot plate. Soy sauce and Gochujang (Korean chili paste) based mild hot taste
  • Dak Tyigim $8.00
    • Deep fried, crispy chicken, with spicy mayo sauce
  • Dak Tyigim $21.00
    • Deep fried marinated chicken served on plate. With Original Spicy mayo dipping sauce
  • So Galbi $24.50
    • Grilled marinated, sliced beef short-rib, served on hot plate. Soy sauce and Gochujang (Korean chili paste) based mild hot paste
  • -add extra slider $5.50
  • Sirloin steak
    • With greens, onion rings,tomato, chimichurri.
  • Available All Day
  • Breads & dip $10.00
    • Artisan breads w pesto & balsamic olive oil
  • Chicken (for 3) $14.90
    • Panko crumbed with slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli
  • Shoestring fries $8.00
    • With garlic aioli
  • Available until 10pm
  • Platter (10) $49.90
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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