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

  • Supremo Veggie Burger $12.90
    • Veggie patty, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
  • Pineapple $1.50
  • Chicken Liver Salad $15.50
    • Grilled Chicken livers served on a fresh garden salad
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Fresh Garden Salad $8.90
    • Mixed lettuce, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
  • - On its own $24.90
  • - Large $6.50
  • Family Feast $44.90
    • Share a whole flame-grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, 2 large sides & 8 BBQ Ribs
  • Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Beans, Hollandaise $4
  • G.F.O= Gluten Free Option
  • Add Bacon $4
  • Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
  • Eggs on Toast $9
    • two Free Range Eggs Poached or Scrambled on Sourdough (G.F.o)
  • Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast $16
    • with Poached, Pear, & Maple Syrup
  • All Eggs & Meat are Free Range
  • Shoestring Fries (V., G.F.) $9
    • served with Aioli or Tomato Sauce
  • Vegetarian Tasting Plate $12.50
    • A tasting plate of Kiki's Beetroot Salad, Basil Pesto, Spiced Dukkah, served with Grilled Ciabatta
  • Pick your Salt: Sea Salt, Five Spice Chicken, Cajun, Smoked Paprika
  • Omega Bagel $12.50
    • Aoraki Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Mesclun
  • Sweet Beetroot Salad $13.50
    • Sweet Fresh Beetroot Salad With Currants, Mint, Basil Pesto, Spiced Dukkah, & Grilled Haloumi
  • Basil Pesto $2.00
  • 5 Spice Fried Chicken $7.50
    • Boneless Fried Chicken with 5 Spice Salt, served with Sriracha Chilli Mayo
  • Vietnamese BBQ Pork Baguette $12.50
    • Char Siu BBQ Pork, Vietnamese Slaw, Sesame & Chilli Mayo, Pickled Ginger, topped with Coriander
  • Shoestring Fries $6.50
  • Grass-fed beef tartare $25.00
    • toasts, free range egg yolk, hot sauce.
  • Wagyu
    • Wagyu is arguably the finest beef available. Our wagyu cuts have been sourced from around the globe and selected with the highest quality in mind.
  • Selection of local and European cheese $28.00
    • last years apricots, walnuts & biscuits.
  • Caesar salad $11/$19
    • baby cos, slow cooked egg, anchovy, classic dressing.
  • Wild shot vension $44.00
    • rocket puree, wagyu fat roast potatoes, beetroot .
  • Smoked bone marrow $21.00
    • parsley, gremolata, bacon crumb.
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Vanilla ice cream, biscotti, espresso, liqueur
  • Raw plate $33.00
    • market fish selection, white soy, horseradis.
  • Warm Lamb Salad $18.00
    • with feta cheese, fresh green salad, olives, beetroot dip, jacik, dollop of hummus and Turkish bread
  • Beetroot Dip $9.00
    • beetroot, garlic yogurt, olive oil and Turkish bread
  • Lamb Wrap $13.50
    • wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Chicken Shish $19.00
    • grilled marinated chicken skewers served on a bed of rice with fresh salad, homemade hot tomato sauce and Turkish bread
  • Vegetable Wrap $12.00
    • zucchini and carrot fritters - wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Mix Pizza $20.00
    • freshly made wood fire pizza with your choice of meat along with onion, capsicum, tomato, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, tomato and BBQ sauce
  • Adana Iskender $18.00
    • lamb mince - - sliced doner meat or vegetarian items served on a bed of rice with hummus, tabouleh, jacik, beetroot dip, mixed salad, mild chilli, yogurt sauce and Turkish bread
  • Walnut Dip $9.00
    • roasted capsicum, walnut, sundried tomato, garlic, spices and olive oil with Turkish bread
  • Manuka Smoked Salmon $29
    • spring salad, asparagus, verjus, yoghurt
  • Jack's Beef Burger $26
    • cheddar, bacon, caramelised onion
  • Jack's muesli $14
    • toasted cashews, pistachios, toasted seeds, vanilla organic milk, spring fruit, manuka honey
  • Spring Salad $12
    • Rocket, asparagus, shaved parmesan, mustard dressing
  • Southern Blue Cod $32
    • hand cut chips, caper mayo
  • Duck Pâté $19
    • Pinot noir, cherry, 4 grain crackers
  • Lamb Sausage Rolls $14
    • Harissa
  • Hand Cut Chips $12
    • Parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce
  • Peppered Beef Steak open Sandwich $14.00
    • With grilled tomatoes, fried onions, mushrooms and aioli on toasted ciabatta
  • Peri Peri Chicken Salsa
  • -Add garlic bread $3.00
  • Mediterranean vegetable & salsa (v)
  • Kiwi-style Lamb’s Fry & Bacon $14.00
    • With grilled tomato, fried onions, mash & gravy
  • -Add fries or wedges $3.00
  • Add roasted chicken to your BLT $15.00
  • Loaded Potato Skins $14.00
    • Served with side salad, Choose your topping: spicy chilli con carne/peri peri chicken & coleslaw/crispy bacon & tasty cheese
  • Fish Cake Roll $10.00
    • Fish & prawn meat seasoned with curry paste, wrapped in nori & deep fried
  • Thai BBQ Trio $26.50
    • Pork, chicken & beef skewers with Thai BBQ sauce, served with a crispy rice ball
  • Jasmine Rice N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • Satay Salad $15.00
    • Salad platter of deep-fried tofu, kumara, boiled egg, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, capsicum, red onion & crispy noodles with peanut sauce. (Option to have with chicken $18.50)
  • Green Chicken Curry $20.00
    • A Thai classic with tender chicken, courgette, bamboo shoots & fresh basil
  • Sauce & Condiments $2.00
    • Choose from: Nampla Prik (cut chillies in fish sauce); Sriracha; Peanut Sauce; Sweet Chilli Sauce; Nahm Jim (chilli, coriander & lime sauce); Chilli Jam; Fresh Cut Chilles. each
  • Coconut Rice N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • Thai Jerky Plate $11.50
    • Venison, pork and squid jerky served with sirancha
  • 2 Putanesca $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, anchovies, capers, olives, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 Quattro Formaggi -V $22.00
    • Mozzarella, brie, blue vein cheese, spinach, red peppers, parmesan
  • 5 Mamma Mia $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, Havoc Pork ham, basil, mozzarella, brie
  • 6 Pepperoni $22.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork salami, anchovies, black olives, jalepeno
  • White - extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan $9.00
  • 10 Vegetarian -V $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, marinated artichokes, mushroom, spinach
  • 11 Pear & Blue cheese -V $20.00
    • Mozzarella, parmesan, pears, blue vein cheese
  • 1 Margherita -V $18.00
    • Crushed tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella, extra virgin olive
  • The Monk $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with bacon & roasted tomato
  • The Chowder Pie $21.00
    • Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
  • Hot cake with maple & banana $10.00
  • Cheese or Date Scones (World famous in Wanaka) $4.50
  • Soul Soup $18.00
    • Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
  • Gluten free bread add $1.00
  • The Buddha $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with spinach, mushrooms & roasted tomato
  • (B) Jam & butter $4.50
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Veggie Delite N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Ranch N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • fresh bakers toast, hollandaise. Add bacon, smoked salmon, spinach, or mushrooms for $3
  • Bacon $3
  • Ham $3
  • Hollandaise $3
  • Pancakes $16.50
    • bacon, banana, maple syrup, cream
  • Tea and Toast $11.50
    • toasted sour dough with a selection of spreads, served with tea or coffee
  • Eggs (2) $3
  • Grandpa's Granola $9.50
    • natural yoghurt, berry compote
  • - Bacon
  • Toasted Sandwich $10
    • With your choice of 3 fillings:cheese, ham, tomatoes,bacon,mushrooms,cheese,onions,peppers.
  • - Add chorizo or bacon $18.50
  • -House-smoked salmon
  • Toasted Bagel with cream cheese
    • Choose from
  • Toast with your choice of preserves $6
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
  • Eggs on toast ( 2 eggs served any way) $8
  • Chicken Roti $15.50
    • Crispy Cashew Chicken Roti with Slaw & Cucumber Salsa
  • Quinoa Prawn Stack (GF) $19.50
    • Quinoa Stack with Grilled Chilli & Garlic Prawns, Avocado & Roasted Corn *Vegetarian option available
  • Breakfast Quesadilla $16.50
    • Our Own Breakfast Quesadilla Filled with Eggs, Tomato, Spinach, Cheddar & Feta Cheese and Avocado Served with Homemade Salsa, Sour Cream & Breakfast Potatoes
  • Eggs on Toast $12.50
    • Eggs Prepared Your Way on Multigrain Fitness Toast *Add Streaky Bacon or Sausages for $15.50.
  • Pork Roti $15.50
    • Slow-cooked Pork Roti Topped with a Spicy Mayo Dressing Served with Apple Fennel Slaw
  • Bannockburn Breakfast $18.50
    • Eggs Prepared Your Way, Streaky Bacon, Grilled Sausages, Herb-Roasted Potatoes, Baked Beans & Multigrain Fitness Toast
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $18.50
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Smoked Gouda, Avocado Cream, Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkin & Red Pickled Onion Served on Ciabatta Bread with a Side of Hand-Cut Chips *Vegetarian option available
  • Steamed Mussels $19.50
    • Steamed Mussels in a Delicious Arrabbiata Sauce Served with Crusty Bread
  • -medium $11.00
  • Fish roe stew $15.00
  • Combination fried rice $12.00
  • Dumpling & rice cake soup $15.00
  • -dumplings $14.00
  • Chicken fried rice $10.00
  • Raw fish cold noodle $16.00
    • cold noodle topped with a salad. Sliced fresh salmon & chilli paste sauce
  • Kimchi beef fried rice $10.00
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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