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

  • Eggs on Toast $9
    • two Free Range Eggs Poached or Scrambled on Sourdough (G.F.o)
  • Add Bacon $4
  • Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
  • Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast $16
    • with Poached, Pear, & Maple Syrup
  • V=Vegetarian
  • Hazelnut Dukkah (V, G.F.O) $9
    • served with Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction
  • Eggs Florentine $16
    • Poached Eggs on Sourdough with Spinach & Hollandaise (G.F.o)
  • Falafel Burger (V., G.F.O) $17
    • Spicy Chickpea Patty with Dressed Red Slaw, Chimichurri & Chili Jam
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
    • A freshly baked loaf of beer bread smothered in real butter and garlic.
  • Plates $10.00
    • Arancini Balls, Chicken Wings, Fresh Fish Bites, Baby Got Back Ribs, Mini Chicken Kebabs, Salt & Pepper Squid, Sliders.
  • RiSOTTO $25.00
    • Creamy pea and bacon risotto with lashings of parmesan cheese and rocket leaves.
  • Bangers n’ Mash $17.00
    • New Zealand pork sausages with potato mash and rosemary & apple gravy
  • MUSHROOM STACK $17.00
    • Crispy potato rosti topped with a stack of Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a rosemary, toasted pine nuts and basil pesto stuffing and topped with slow roasted vine tomatoes.
  • GARLIC BREAD $5.00
  • CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD $10.00
    • Crispy chicken with tomato, brie cheese, toasted cashews, crispy noodles and honey mustard dressing, on a bed of greens.
  • PLATES $10.00
    • Arancini Balls, Chicken Wings, Fresh Fish Bites, Baby Got Back Ribs, Mini Chicken Kebabs, Salt & Pepper Squid, Sliders
  • Chicken Kiev $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breasts with garlic
  • NZ’s Famous Pavlova, smothered in cream & served with Ice Cream $9.00
  • -Add Free Range Eggs / Onions $2.00
  • Ham Steak (GF) $20.00
    • Grilled & served with pineapple
  • - With Chips $20.00
  • Garden salad (GF) $6.50
  • FAMOUS Juicy Ribeye Steak–Plain, Peppered or Garlic(GF) $28.00
  • Famous Moeraki Seafood Chowder F $15.00 / S $10.00
    • Creamy thick chunky chowder with our secret recipe & blue cod, mussels, prawns served with Bread
  • Beef Tomato on Noodles $10.00
  • Vegetarian Chow Mein $8.00
  • Chocolate Doughnut $2.00
  • Doughnut $1.80
  • Beef $2.60
  • Hot Dog $1.80
  • Wonton Soup $5.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $4.50
  • Kadhai Paneer $16.90
    • Fresh homemade cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, capsicums and green chilli in a thick sauce
  • Chicken, Prawn or Lamb Vindaloo $16.90
    • Diced chicken, prawn or lamb cooked in a fiery red hot curry sauce. A Goan specialty.
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter
  • Kachumber Salad $6.90
    • Diced onion, cucumber, carrots and tomatoes mixed with tangy spices
  • Chicken Afghani $16.90
    • Barbequed chunks of chicken, simmered in delicate cashew sauce
  • Chicken naan $5.00
    • Lightly spiced and stuffed with chopped chicken and herbs
  • Hot Mixed Pickle Mango Chutney $3.50
  • Mushroom Matar Masala $16.50
    • Mushroom and green peas cooked in a tangy masala sauce
  • 6 Onion Rings $3.50
  • Please see the specials board for weekly/monthly specials or ask us when you call…
  • 6 Chicken Nuggets $5.50
  • Gravy $2.50
  • 2 Small Blue Cod fillets and Chips $10
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
  • -Small $3
  • Curry $2.50
  • BBQ BEEF APRIL 2017
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of mayo and sliced onions, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Part of the new 2 for $5 promotion!
  • DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • BACON & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Three delicious, signature flame-grilled beef patties topped three slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • CHEESE & BACON TENDERCRISP
    • Try our latest King's Collection addition! Juicy Tendercrisp Chicken Patty made with 100% Ingham's Chicken Breast, 2 slices of Cheese, Premium Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, 2 layers of Bacon Rashes and Aioli sauce, all on a lightly corn dusted bun
  • CHICKEN BACON MEATY
    • The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
  • HOT CAKES
    • Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
  • Gravy $2
  • Salt and Pepper Squid see above
  • Golden Fleece Burger $22
    • Milk bun, Ice burg lettuce, tomato ketch up, mayonnaise, American cheddar, pickles, beef pattie served with chips. Add egg & bacon extra $3
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips see above
  • Pork Belly $30
    • Crispy skin pork belly, roquette, fresh granny smith apple, roasted chat potatoes, plum sauce
  • Surf Sauce $8
  • Sticky date, Pavlova or Chocolate Mousse see above
  • Lamb Greek Salad $25
    • Lamb Back Strap, Greek Salad mix, olives, feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, tomato, balsamic, mint yoghurt
  • Chicken Schnitzel $26.00
    • Panko crumbed chicken breast, chips and garden salad
  • Stacks Triple Chocolate Sundae $12.00
    • Dark chocolate and vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate sauce and finished with a white chocolate wafer
  • Green Peace $25.00
    • Fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, smoked cheese
  • Fries $9.00
    • With aioli and tomato sauce
  • Calamari Salad $22.00
    • Salt and pepper calamari, fennel, rocket, red cabbage, onion, sesame seeds and capsicum coulis
  • Bolognese $24.00
    • Ground beef, napolitana sauce and parmesan
  • Vegetarian $23.00
    • Napoli sauce, roasted red peppers, red onion, olives and shaved parmesan
  • Hawaiian $26.00
    • Ham off the bone, roasted pineapple and sage
  • Spicy Chicken Bites $9.00
  • All-Day
  • Thai Beef Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Ribeye steak slices with fresh thai salad mild, in-house thai nam jim sauce serve with a small side of fries
  • Caramelised Banana & Bacon Waffle $16.00
    • Belgian waffle (or toasted ciabatta) crispy bacon & caramelised banana serve with maple syrup
  • Classic Big Breakfast $22.00
    • Poached eggs w hollandaise on toasted ciabatta, waffles, or gf bread crispy bacon, sausages, creamy mushroom grilled tomato, spicy beans
  • Fruity Fruits $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, fresh fruit salad lemon and passionfruit drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Open - 2pm
  • -Crispy bacon or sausages $4.00
  • Portabello mushrooms on sourdough $19.00
    • with goats cheese, rocket and a poached egg
  • Bloody mary $14.00
    • vodka, tomato juice, worcestershire sauce, tabasco, lemon juice, celery salt
  • Pier’s chocolate brownie $15.00
    • served with toffee fudge sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Broccoli with Gruyère cheese $8.00
  • Duck liver parfait $18.00
    • mandarin, orange compote, toasted brioche
  • Chunky fries $8.00
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Premium aged hereford beef eye fillet 180g $35.00
    • Choose of sauce choices: Café de Paris butter, Garlic aioli, Green peppercorn, Bearnaise, Pinot noir jus
  • Pernil $10.00
    • Slow roasted pork belly
  • Quesillo $9.00
    • Venezuelan Smooth creme caramel
  • Domino $6.00
    • Seasoned black beans and cheese
  • Chicken $13.50
    • Shredded chicken & tomato sofrito
  • Cassava and Cream $7.00
    • Fried cassava wedges with sour cream and paprika
  • Pasteles Chesse and Oregano $5.00
  • Queso "Kids Choice" $10.00
    • Melted Cheese
  • Lamb and Papa $15.00
    • Locally sourced, slow braised lambe & Potatos
  • Thin Lizzie $27.00
  • Small $19.00
  • Three Berry Parfait $12.00
  • Small $22.00
  • Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom in a light Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with House Spaghetti $28.00
  • Yukkie $3.00
  • Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta, Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli jus $30.00
  • VKNOW's Tomato Bruschetta & Basil jus $12.00
  • 8PC. JUMBO $10.00
  • - 8 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  • SMALL $5.60
  • 8PC. MAYO OR CHILLI $9.00
  • - 4 pieces Daikon Hosomaki
  • Teriyaki Chicken on Rice
  • Fancy Platter - 1 $30.90
  • - 10 pieces Fresh Salmon Nigiri
  • Beef Fillet Mignon $32.50
    • Beef fillet wrapped in Streaky Bacon, with your choice of a creamy mushroom sauce or a red wine jus. Served with a fresh salad and your choice of fries or mash
  • Ravioli $12.50
    • Pumpkin and Feta Ravioli with seasonal vegetables and a garlic tomato sauce. Topped with shaved Parmesan and Basil Pesto
  • $21.00 (Main)
  • Crispy Skin Salmon $32.00
    • Topped with an Orange and Avocado Salsa, Served with a fresh salad and your choice of fries or mash
  • Scallops $16.50
    • Sauteed or Crumbed with you choice of Tartare Sauce, Lemon Butter or Garlic Aioli
  • Moroccan Lamb Shank
    • Braised, lightly spiced Lamb Shank bound together with Chickpeas and Vegetables and served with Mashed Potatoes
  • Sauteed Mushrooms $5.00
  • Vegetable Cannelloni $19.50
    • Filled with Spinach, Ricotta, Red Onion and Asparagus then topped with seasonal vegetables bound in a tomato and garlic concasse, topped with parmesan and served with a green salad
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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