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

  • Island Coleslaw $11.00
  • Steamed jasmine rice $4.00
  • Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
  • Edamame with Lemongrass Chilli Jam $11.00
  • Fire Cracker Chicken with Island Seaweed Coleslaw, Chilli Jam $31.00
  • Rēwena Parāoa: traditional maori kumara bread with horopito avocado oil $10.00
  • Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
  • Half Dozen oysters with White Kimchi Jelly $26.00
  • Spinach $3.00
  • BREAKFAST BURRITO (V) $16.00
    • Something different: scrambled eggs, cheese, capsicums, onions, black beans, and fried potatoes wrapped in a tortilla and lightly grilled. Served with handmade salsa and sour cream.
  • MUESLI (V) $12.00
    • For healthy people: our house muesli served with bananas, berries, and unsweetened yoghurt.
  • VEGGIE GRILL (V) (VE) (GF) $17.50
    • Fried potatoes, spinach, grilled tomato, mushrooms, veggie croquette, poached eggs, and pesto.
  • Bacon $3.00
  • VEGAN WRAP (V) (VE) $14.00
    • Homemade vegan croquettes and roasted seasonal vegetables wrapped with hummus. Served with a side salad.
  • Salmon $3.00
  • WEDGES (V) (VE) $9.00
    • With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • FISH CAKES (RED COD) $7.00
  • SPAM FRIED RICE $10.00
  • CHICKEN POT STEW $16.00
    • STEW WITH CHICKEN, POTATO CHUNKS, CARROT, ONION & CHILLI PASTE
  • CHICKEN CURRY FRIED RICE $10.00
  • KIMBAB (KOREAN SUSHI) $5.00
  • BLACK BEAN PASTE NOODLE
  • KIMCHI PANCAKE $7.00
  • SWEET & SPICY FRIED CHICKEN WING $12.00
  • Beef Burger $8
  • Cajun $14
    • Chicken, Hummus, Tahini Yoghurt
  • Hot Mac $13
    • Beef, Swiss Cheese, Jalapenos
  • Swiss Cheese $1
  • Down Size Almost Any Burger $10
  • Classic $12
    • Beef
  • Cab $15
    • Chicken, Avocado, Brie Cheese
  • Sauces $1
    • Aioli, BBQ, Sweet Chilli, Tomato, Salsa Verde, Wasabi Mayo, Blue Cheese Mayo
  • New potatoes w minted butter or roasted w duck fat & thyme $4.90
  • Smoked char siu duck crepes w pickled vegetables, chinese bbq sauce $19.90
  • Green lipped mussels, steamed in Mac's gold w chilli, coriander, toasted ciabatta $18.90
  • Mac's hop rocker battered local fish w fries, tartare Market price
  • -Add a slider $5.40
  • Salt & pepper squid, chicken yakitori, beef skewers, sticky bbq chicken shanks, smoked fish cakes, kranky, hoprocker battered fish bites, onion rings, green lipped mussels, char sui pork belly, devils on horseback, artisan breads, local cheeses $49.90
  • Smoked fish cakes w grilled prawns, lime mayo, chilli oil (GF) $22.90
  • Sticky BBQ chicken shanks (GF) $13.90
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
  • Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
  • Middle Eastern $20.00
    • Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
  • 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.
  • Affogato - vanilla icecream, Kahlua & coffee $12
  • Butcher’s Hook - Ham, salami,sausage,bacon Large: $25, Medium: $16
  • Vol au Vent - chicken or vegetarian $18
  • Margherita - Tomato & cheese Large: $19, Medium: $14
  • BLAT - bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on bread, with fries $17
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $18
  • Burger & Fries - Beef, Fish, Chicken or Veggie $15
  • Rhubarb & Apple Crumble...gluten free $10
  • Roast of the Day small$14/large$20
    • with a variety of roasted and steamed vegetables. jus and cheese sauce GF
  • Pugsley stack $15.00
    • with grilled banana and bacon, drizzled with maple syrup
  • Seafood Pasta small$16/large$24
    • Pappardelle with tomato, mussels, prawns, and smoked salmon
  • Beineke Beef, Bacon & Cheddar Burger $18.00
    • with lettuce, tomato & capsicum chutney served with steak fries
  • Smoked Salmon and Herb Fil Tart $20.00
    • served with garden salad
  • Lurch Lamb Salad $22.00
    • with feta, cucumber, peas, mint, lemon and salad greens GF
  • Gourmet Ham Salad Sandwich $7.50
    • lettuce, salad mix, and aioli on focaccia bread
  • Wednesday's Hooked small$17/large$20
    • beer battered fish, served with fries and salad greens
  • Risotto of the day $17.90
    • finished w shaved parmesan
  • Venison & oat burger $18.90
    • w bacon, swiss cheese & beetroot relish served w crinkle cut fries
  • Dukkah crusted poached eggs $16.50
    • w olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
  • Risotto of the day $22.90
    • finished w meat
  • Crinkle cut fries $7.90
    • w tomato sauce & aioli
  • Chicken satay tenderloins $22.50
    • finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
  • Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
    • w toasted bread
  • Antipasto platter: cured meats, Mediterranean selection, dips & Evansdale cheese w toasted bread(for 2/for 4) $28.00/$42.00
  • Local Evansdale farmhouse cheese, quince paste, water crackers $18.00
  • Warm salad, crisp pork belly $26.00
    • seared scallop, cucumber, daikon & granny smith apple, hoisin syrup, citrus dressing
  • Roasted Ora king salmon $27.00
    • potato & french bean nicoise salad, rosemary lemon mayonnaise
  • Sirloin steak, nori & sesame butter $26.50
    • miso & mustard jus, dauphinoise potatoes, tempura prawn & red cabbage slaw
  • Minestrone of clams, prawns & white fish $18.50
    • smoked salmon, chorizo, fennel seed aioli, grilled petite baguette
  • Roasted confit corn fed chicken thigh $25.00
    • carnaroli risotto, rocket, roasted mushrooms, parmesan
  • Warm blueberry & croissant French toast cakes $16.50
    • streaky bacon, maple syrup, cinnamon butter
  • Potato gnocchi, stir fried broccolini $23.50
    • with salsa rocket cream sauce, roast pumpkin, ratatouille relish, shaved parmesan
  • Southern Breakfast $18.50
    • bacon, eggs, tomato, hash brown, mushroom, sausages on toast
  • Toasted Sandwiches N/A
  • Cinnamon Toast $2.00
    • golden toast sprinkled with cinnamon
  • Muesli Pot $8.50
    • with peaches and yogurt.
  • Sushi N/A
  • Beef Nachos N/A
  • Chicken Nachos N/A
  • Sandwiches N/A
  • Mapo tofu $20.00
    • Braised fresh tofu with pork mince, garlic and chilli
  • Natural or steamed with ginger, garlic and vermicelli
  • Classic black bean beef $36.00
    • Angus eye fillet cubes work fried with capsicum, onion in homemade black bean paste
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Sashimi and congee
  • Seasonal vegetables $20.00
  • Stewart island king salmon sashimi $25.00
  • Peking duck pancakes-Half (8pancakes) $45.00
  • MARKET FISH MP
    • New Zealand Live clam (Subject to availability)
  • homemade chicken tender $10.00
  • all day breakfast $17.00
  • vegetarian pizza $25.00
    • basil, roast pumpkin, mushroom sauce, tomato, red onion
  • -pan fried $18.00
  • bowl of chips $7.00
  • -beer battered $26.00
  • prawn twisters $10.00
  • crispy tender burger $18.00
  • All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
  • Ham & Cheese Croissant $7.00
    • Ham, cheddar and tomato on croissant
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Served with cream cheese
  • - Add chicken for $2.50
  • - Add chicken for $2.50
  • The Muffin Muncher $7.50
    • Fried egg, cheddar, bearnaise and tomato on a homemade English muffin - Add sausage or bacon ($1.50 each)
  • Philly Cheesesteak $12.50
    • Grilled beef striploin cooked w/ onion, capsicum & mushroom, topped w/ melted Swiss & horseradish mayo
  • - Add ham for $2.50
  • Mitt Kofta $12.00/ $16.00
    • Spiced minced lamb medallions with finely chopped bell peppers, onions & parsley. Chargrilled & served with a salad garnish & a minced garlic yoghurt sauce.( 4 pieces/ 6pieces)
  • Chicken Doner S $12.00 L $15.00
    • Marinated chicken cooked on the spit, sliced. Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce.Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Side Salad $9.00
  • Combination Doner S $12.00 L $15.00
    • A combination of chicken & lamb donner.Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce.Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad
  • Mezze Platter $18.00
    • Turkish style antipasto of vegetarian delights.
  • Pilic Kebab S $16.00 L $20.00
    • Cubes of marinated chicken with onions & bell peppers chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad. >>
  • Garlic Sauce
    • Unsweetened yoghurt infused with dried mint & garlic.
  • Extra skewer Chicken $11.00
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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