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

  • Garlic Ciabatta Loaf $10.5
  • Sauces $4
    • To fully complement your meat, choose from one of our delicious homemade sauces. Choose between Mushroom (a firm favourite), Creamy Mixed Peppercorn, Dijon Mustard, Roquefort blue cheese or Peri-peri (A Mozambique speciality – hot and spicy), Rattlesnake (creamy peri-peri)
  • Herb Ciabatta Loaf $10.5
  • Seafood chowder $17
  • Rib-eye 350g $36
    • Also known as a scotch fillet. This cut is mouth-watering, succulent and juicy. It is highly marbled and can contain fat
  • Burger add-ons availabe N/A
    • Pineapple, beetroot, crispy onions, black field mushrooms, fried egg, edam cheese, blue cheese, Haloumi cheese, streaky bacon, onion jam, SA chutney, sauces
  • Surf and Turf $43.5
    • Aged fillet, served with sauteed tiger prawns, rattlesnake sauce and either chips or baby roasted potatoes
  • Flame’s Original Beef Burger $20
    • Flame original beef burger
  • Whitebait Pattie pacific $7.50
  • Squid & Shrimp Bites $8.50
    • our own freshly made treats served with seafood sauce and tartare sauce
  • Pacific Oyster single $1.80
  • Scallops $2.50
  • Flounder or Sole on the Bone $18.00
  • (served with coleslaw, lemon wedge, tartar sauce and golden fried chips)
  • Elephant $19.50/$15.00/$9.50
    • mild flavor with Firm texture
  • Onions $1.50
  • Sweet and Sour Satay $12.00
    • Grill marinated beef or chicken satay stir fried with pineapple and onion and natural pineapple juices on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
  • Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Fresh sliced beef and beef balls served in Cambodian style soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
  • Fried Rice $13.00
    • Khmer style fried rice, mixed vegetables & onion, choice of pork, chicken, beef or seafood
  • Supreme Satay $12.00
    • Grill marinated satay stir fried with vegetables on a bed of steamed rice and topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Chicken Rice $13.00
    • Boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
  • Beef Ramen $11.00
  • Oyako Don $12.00
  • Chicken Katsu with Curry $15.00
  • Philadelphia Roll - 9pcs $11.00
  • Chicken Udon $10.00
  • Satay Chicken $11.00
  • Satay Chicken - 5pcs/8pcs $4.50/$7.00
  • Hot & Spicy Ramen $10.00
  • Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Fries $5
  • Everything made onsite
  • GF=Gluten Free
  • Add Bacon $4
  • The Dog’s Breakfast $24
    • Poached Eggs, Sourdough, Beans, Pork, Apple, & Herb Sausage, Streaky Bacon, Hash Brown & Roasted Tomato (G.F.o)
  • Soup of the Day (V, G.F.O) $10
    • served piping hot with Fresh Sourdough
  • Falafel Burger (V., G.F.O) $17
    • Spicy Chickpea Patty with Dressed Red Slaw, Chimichurri & Chili Jam
  • V=Vegetarian
  • Open Steak Sandwich $19.00
    • Medium rare sliced beef served on a ciabatta, with lettuce, tomato and brie. Topped with homemade caramelised onion and a side of steak fries
  • ●Sides
  • -Vegetables / Side Salad $7.50
  • 11:30am - 4pm
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $11.50
  • BLT & Chips $13.50
  • Pasta of the Day See Specials Board
    • Please ask our staff for today's pasta selection
  • * Chicken, pork or beef $15.90
  • (S) indicates meals which will contain SOY SAUCE(Soy Sauce may contain traces of wheat).
  • ●P7 Ginger (s)
    • Tender morsels of your favorite choice of meat* are stir fried with thin strips ginger, vegetables and Thai spices.
  • * Vegetables and Tofu $14.90
  • * Vegetables and Tofu $14.90
  • ●P4 Cashew Nut (f)
    • Stir-fried roasted cashews with Thai seasonings and vegetables with your choice of *
  • * Prawns $18.90
  • ●N2 Pad See Ew (s)
    • Stir-fried flat noodles with egg, vegetables and your choice of meat* in dark soya sauce
  • Prawn Crackers $6.00
  • Shao Mai (Dim Sums) $6.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $22.00
    • Szechuan Style
  • Pork, Preserved Vege & Tofu Soup $6.00
  • Deep Fried Prawns in Garlic Sauce $30.00
  • BBQ Pork $22.00
  • BBQ Pork Buns $6.00
  • Prawn & Vermicelli in XO Sauce $30.00
  • Beef with Oyster Sauce M $18.00/L $32.00
  • Spicy Chicken with Chilli M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Mongolian Beef M $18.00/L $32.00
  • Venison in Spicy Sauce $38.00
  • Crayfish with Seafood Sauce TBC
  • Szechuan Style Beef $45.00
  • Beef Fried Rice M $15.00 /L $26.00
  • Combination Seafood Platter(including scallops, prawns, fish, squid, mussels) M $27.00/ L $45.00
  • Lamb shanks $19.90/$23.90
    • one shank/two shanks
  • Onions $4.00
  • FISH WITH VEGETABLES $10.90
  • Wedges $8.90
    • with cheese and bacon: sour cream or salsa
  • Vegetables $5.00
  • Hot roasted vegetable salad $19.90
  • Pork loin $21.90
    • (with crackling and apple sauce)
  • Mash & gravy $4.00
  • Kumara Wedges $8.00
    • A special New Zealand sweet potato in handcrafted wedges
  • Cheese $1.50
  • Calamari Rings 6 pieces $8.00
    • 6 pieces of Delicious Calamari from the South Island seas dusted with salt and pepper. Available gluten-free
  • Gourmet Banana On A Stick $3.50
    • A worldwide fruity favourite (banana) deep fried and dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Chips $4.00
    • Traditional New Zealand Chips
  • Doughnut $3.50
    • Delicious deep fried doughnut dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Dory $6.00
    • Dory has a delicate sweet flesh with a low oil content. Available Gluten Free
  • Chicken Tenders $5.00
    • 2 Tender pieces of chicken tenderloin battered and deep fried in Erik's delicious secret recipe batter. Available gluten-free
  • Seared Beef Salad $19.00
    • Seared beef strips with tomato and a balsamic dressing
  • Edamame $7.00
    • Steamed soy beans served with soy sauce
  • Gnocchi $18.00
    • Served with grilled tomatoes and a courgette salad with a parsley pesto
  • Homemade Ciabatta $8.00
    • Served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
  • Homemade Beef Burger $19.00
    • Beef patty cooked medium rare served with salad, hand cut chips and onion jam
  • Wontons (3 pieces) $9.00
    • Lamb and leek crispy wontons, served with a mint sauce
  • Hand Cut Chips $7.00
    • Served with garlic mayo
  • Vegetable Risotto $19.50
    • Risotto with asparagus and shaved parmesan cheese
  • Cornish Pasties $1.95
  • Potato Top Cottage Pie $1.95
  • Steak & Onion $1.95
  • Bacon & Egg $10.50 per doz
  • Chocolate Eclairs (unfilled) $1.00
  • Plain Eclairs (unfilled) $0.95
  • Plain Sponge Sheet $23.00
  • Steak & Pea $1.95
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $17
    • Served with a Bread Roll.
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $25
    • This very tasty mild curry won’t leave you gasping, but it will leave you with a pleasant and full feeling. Served on a bed of basmati rice and a naan bread.
  • SPEIGHT’S STEAK ALE PIE/VENISON PIE $23.5
    • Tasty Gourmet pie drizzled with gravy and served with roasted potatoes, peas & caramelised onions.
  • RIBEYE STEAK $31
    • A tender 350grm of export rib eye cooked to your liking with your choice of pepper, mushroom or garlic topping. Served with salad and fries.
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH WITH FRIES $17
    • Toasted bread with BBQ sauce, onion, succulent steak, bacon, an egg, and fresh green salads dressed with garlic aïoli.
  • CHICKEN WRAP $17
    • Chicken pieces and fresh green salads toasted in a tortilla wrap with hummus and garlic aïoli.
  • WARM CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE
    • with Rich Chocolate Sauce and Cream
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER WITH GARLIC BREAD $22
    • Old-style homemade seafood chowder made with a fresh variety of seafood.A great food match with Speight’s tri-hop pilsner
  • Traditional L $21.5 / S $16.5
    • With tomato sauce, basil and cheese
  • Smoked chicken $12.50
    • Smoked chicken, cranberry and brie w salad
  • check out blackboards for specials and desserts
  • Salad bowl $6.00
    • A bowl of fresh salas w a light dressing
  • Chicken & bacon L $21.5 / S $16.5
    • With capsicum, cheese and apricot sauce
  • Garlic bread $6.50
    • A multi pull apart loaf smothered in garlic herb butter, perfect to share
  • Blat $14.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo w salad
  • Breads and spreads $16.00
    • An asoortment of delicious locally hand made breads and tasty spreads
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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