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

  • Chicken Yoki Udon $12.00
  • Spicy squid $15.00
  • Your choice of broth
    • shayu ramen/ miso ramen/ tonkotsu ramen
  • Miso Udon $11.00
  • Plain udon $9.00
  • Teriyaki Beef $13.50
    • w/curry
  • Pork Curry $12.50
  • Koroage $13.50
    • w/curry
  • Thai Crispy BBQ Chicken Wings (4) $10.00
  • Phad Thai $23.50
    • Duck or Prawn
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • Roasted Duck Salad $21.50
    • Spicy BBQ Roasted Duck Breast with lemon dressing, red onion, mint, chilli and lemongrass and Salad
  • Mixed Entree for 2 people $22.00
    • Thai Curry Puff, Chicken Satay, Prawn Cake, Chicken Wing, Money Bag
  • Sweet & Sour $18.00
    • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • Basil & Chilli $18.00
    • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • Seafood Curry $23.00
    • Prawns, Mussel, Scallop
  • Garlic bread
  • Homemade apple shortcake $8.00
    • With cream and ice cream
  • Daily special $10.00
    • Ask your watress
  • Seafood platter $17.00
    • Crabstick, crumbed scallop, crumbed mussel, squid rings, fish bits and fries
  • Crumbeb chicken schitzel $17.00
    • With fries and garden salad or vegetables finished off with plum sauce or gravy
  • -Half $5.00
  • -warm chicken & bacon on a garden salad topped with our homemade dressing & crunchy noodles $17.00
  • -whole $8.00
  • KIMCHI GAMJATANG $15.00
    • PORK SPARE-RIBS, POTATO CHUNKS & KIMCHI IN A WHOLESOME BROTH SPIKED WITH KOREAN SOY BEAN PASTE AND HOT RED PEPPER
  • MISO SOUP $2.50
  • JELLY TOFU STEW $13.00
    • Available Options: Beef Pork Chicken Tuna Seafood Kimchi
  • RICE BALL (EACH) $3.00
  • Plain Noodle $10.00
  • MEDIUM $11.00
  • Seafood $15.00
  • STEAMED EGG $8.00
  • MUSHROOM MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • portabello, swiss brown mushrooms w a hint of truffle oil, fresh rocket
  • HOUSE SALAD $9.5
    • lettuce, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
  • HAWAIIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • ham & pineapple
  • MANHATTAN $35.95
    • Italian sausage, spanish chorizo, mushrooms, peppers, roast garlic, spinach
  • CHEESEY FLATBREAD $8.5
    • same as above w melted cheese
  • MARGHERITA MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • neapolitan sauce, cheddar & mozzarella, fresh basil
  • CARBONARA $20
    • smoked chicken in a white wine cream sauce w sauteed shallots, bacon & mushrooms finished w parmesan
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI $10.5
    • flash fried w aioli dip
  • - Bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli $8.00
  • - Toast $4.00
  • Jalapeno Cornbread, $19.00
    • Spiced black beans, grilled tomato, chili lime salsa, 2 poached free range eggs
  • - Bacon $6.00
  • Chicken Kebab $12.00
    • Served with salad, fries & BBQ sauce
  • Cheeseburger $12.00
    • Meat Pattie with swiss cheese served on a white bun with lettuce, tomato, relish & fries
  • Pancakes $19.00
    • 3 fluffy pancakes - blueberry, caramelised banana & maple syrup
  • Toastie $10.00
    • 2 filling toasted sandwich on ciabatta or grain bread with fries. Choose from; Ham, Chicken, Cheese, Tomato, Onion Vegemite, Jam, Peanut Butter
  • BIG BREAKIE $29.50
    • Sausage, tomato, mushroom, minute steak, eggs, bacon, toasted ciabatta, served with chunky fries
  • With cheese $9.50
  • Large $12.00
  • W/ bacon $18.00
  • W/ bacon $10.50
  • SRI LANKAN CURRY $24.00
    • Your choice of chicken, lamb or vegetarian served in a coconut and turmeric curry with rice, flat bread, and a duo of coriander and lime relish and yoghurt
  • Add fries & aioli $6.00
  • TANDOORI KEBABS $22.00
    • Your choice of tandoori lamb or chicken kebabs served on warm flat breads with yoghurt drizzle, cucumberribbons and topped with mesculin
  • Gold nuggets and chips $9
    • Four Chicken Nuggets and Fries
  • Mini burgers $10
  • Rib eye steak $34
    • 250g Ribeye served on a square of Potato Gratin. Accompanied by Deluxe Garden Salad with homemade Vinaigrette and a side of Green Peppercorn Butter.
  • Steak burger $19
    • Pepper Steak, Caramelised Onions, Melted Swiss Cheese, Fresh Tomato, Mushrooms, Greens and our Homemade Smokey Tomato Relish in a Gourmet Sourdough Bun. Served with Fries.
  • Dessert $12
    • Chocolate Brownie served with Berry Coulis and Vanilla Ice Cream.
  • -fish $10
    • Fish Bites, Tomato, Melted Cheese, Greens and Tartare Sauce. Served with Fries.
  • Chicken salad $28
    • Juicy Lemon Thyme Chicken Strips served on a bed of Avocado and Mango Salad and a side of Crispy Kale and Sunflower Seed Scorch. (GF)
  • Fush and chups $9
    • Three Fish Bites and Fries
  • Egg breakfast $5.00
    • Poached egg on toast
  • Bacon and egg breakfast $15.00
    • Free range havoc bacon, free range eggs (poached, scrambled or fried) and toasted Vogel's
  • Pancake breakfast $5.00
    • Pancake and Maple Syrup
  • Muesli and yogurt $7.50
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt, and fruit compote Fruit compote options:. boysenberry, blackberry and apple/peach, mango and passion fruit rhubarb and red berry
  • Plaza big breakfast $18.50
    • Free range havoc bacon. havoc sausage, free range eggs (poached, scrambled or fried), homemade hash brown, grilled tomato, roasted field mushrooms and toasted Vogel's
  • Bagel Breakfast served with either fruit jam and cream cheese, or cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
    • warmed baqe
  • Eggs Benedict $13.50
    • Free range poached eggs. English muffin, hot smoked salmon or havoc double smoked ham with hollandaise sauce
  • Toast Breakfast $3.00
    • Marmite toast soldier
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Wheat N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Fettuccini Pasta $10
    • in a creamy tomato sauce, roasted capsicum, olives and parmesan - add chicken $5
  • Garden Salad $5
  • Chunky Fries $5
  • Prawn Risotto $10
    • with tender leeks and spring onions, finished with a paprika oil
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips $10
    • add green salad $5
  • Chicken tortilla wrap $10
    • with cheese, crispy lettuce, freshly made hummus and Cajun aioli - add fries/green salad $5
  • Calamari Salad $10
    • with crisp greens, tomato and red onion served with a citrus aioli
  • Aioli, BBQ or Sweet Chilli sauce $1
  • café de Paris butter
  • Steamed Vegetables
  • Flat Bread w/ your choice of $14.00
    • Tomatoes, Spanish onion, buffalo mozzarella, olives & pesto (V)
  • Full Buffet Breakfast $28.00
    • Includes the continental breakfast with the addition of… Sausages, bacon, tomatoes, hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, scrambled & boiled eggs
  • vine tomatoes pickled basil & olive oil (V, DF, GF)
  • Children’s Dinner Combo $15.50
    • includes a juice or soft drink, apple and cheese sticks, ice cream with a choice of/fish n’ chips
  • CANTERBURY DUCK BREAST $36 .00
    • spiced red cabbage, fennel, labneh, blueberry jus
  • Continental Breakfast $21.00
  • Roasted Root Vegetables $8
  • Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10
  • Calamari & Chorizo - Grilled Chorizo & Salt & Pepper Calamari served on Top of a Fresh Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing $22
  • Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15
  • Rump Steak - 150gr Fully Trimmed, Cooked how you like it. Served with Fries, Coleslaw and Gravy $15
  • Beef Burger - Freshly Baked Burger Bun with Melted Cheese, Burger Pattie, Bacon, Lettuce, Caremelised Onions, Tomato & Chipotle Relish. With Fries $15
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry  - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
  • Bbq Pulled Pork - Slowly Roasted Pork, Shredded and mixed with Bbq Sauce. Served in a Burger Bun with Surreal Slaw. Comes with Fries $15
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH(GF) $16.00
    • with caramelised onion, bacon, housemade aioli & salad
  • CHEESE PIZZA $12.00
  • EGGS BENE(V)(GF) $20.00
    • ham, ciabatta, hollandaise & sauteed spinach add salmon
  • EGGS(V)(GF) $10.00
    • poached fried or scrambled
  • DOLMADES(GF) $18.00
    • staffed vine leaves
  • SOUTHERN FRIED OHIOKEN $16.00
    • seasoned chicken thigh with coleslaw, avocado & salad
  • VEGETARIAN BURGER $16.00
    • housemade veggie patty, with sour cream, garlic, yoghurt and sweet chilli sauce & salad
  • GRANOLA & YOGHURT(V) $12.00
    • housemade granola, yoghurt & fruit
  • Basket of wedges $9.50
    • with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • All Day Breakfast $14.50
    • Sausage, bacon, hash browns, tomato eggs your way with toasted bread.
  • Hot dog and Chips $6.00
  • Beef Burger and fries $13.00
    • Beef patty with bacon, cheese, tomato. beetroot lettuce and fruit chutney.
  • Ribeye Steak $28.50
    • A generous size steak cooked to your liking and served with a fresh salad and fries. Your choice of mushroom or garlic sauce.
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • Tossed salad with eggs noodles and pine nuts and refreshing mint cucumber.
  • Prawn Twisters $11.00
    • 4 Twisters with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Basket of Wedges $9.50
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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