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

  • Cockadoodle Doo $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins with sundried tomato tapenade, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Fergburger w/ cheese $12.50
    • Blue, Swiss, Brie
  • Little Lamby $12.50
    • Prime New Zealand lamb, mint jelly. lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
  • Bun Laden $12.50
    • Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt and chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli.
  • Large aioli $2.00
  • The Bulls Eye $18.50
    • Primo New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
  • The Dawn Horn $12.50
    • American streaky bacon, egg, hash brown, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
  • smoked salmon, fennel, orange, leafy greens, sherry vinaigrette $17.00
  • porridge, poached fruits, toasted almonds, cream $12.00
  • penne, chorizo, asparagus, sundried tomatoes, basil, parmesan $23.00
  • toast, spreads (ciabatta or multigrain) $6.00
  • mussels, clams, prawns, local fish, tomato broth, crusty bread $24.00
  • avocado / chorizo / havoc bacon/ smoked salmon $4.50 ea
  • seasonal pate, meats, cheeses, pickles, bread (for 2-3 people) $30.00
  • pork belly sandwich, celeriac & apple slaw, brioche $19.00
  • Confit of Bendigo Rabbit $28.50
    • with Prunes, Agria Potato Gnocchi, toasted Pinenuts & sous vide Rhubarb.
  • Goat's Cheese Sorbet with Dates poached in Amaretto. $16.50
  • Navarin of Southland Lamb shoulder with Shallots & Port wine, $26.50
    • Served with Jasmine Rice.
  • Southland Lamb rump, Rose petal Cous Cous, Orange Confit, crisp Pancetta, Date compote and a Lamb shoulder ‘Cigar’. $39.50
  • “Bellota” Jamon Iberico $28.50
    • organically grown, free range from Spain, sliced to order, with Pickled veg, Machengo & Quince paste.
  • Cassoulet, our winter classic, braised Duck, Lamb shoulder, Cured meats, Pork Belly, Haricot Beans, cooked slowly with Tomato & Riesling. $39.50
  • Trio of Curries $46.00
    • Red Duck & Pineapple Curry, Green Curry of Prawn & Lemon grass, Massaman curry of Southland Lamb with Potato & Peanut. Served with condiments, steamed Jasmine Rice.
  • Chargrilled Southland Hereford Rump $29.50
    • with sautéed Potatoes, steamed green veg, Mushroom & Thyme jus.
  • Paneer Kulcha $6.00
    • Leavened bread stuffed with cottage cheese and onion.
  • Vegetarian Platter (serves 2) $16.50
    • A platter of vegetable samosa, onion bhajee and vegetable pakora served with mint and tamarind sauce.
  • Dal Makhani $16.50
    • Whole black lentils and red kidney beans cooked on slow fire with fenugreek.
  • Half Tandoori Chicken $13.00
    • Chicken with bones marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
  • Bengoli Fish $19.00
    • Fish tempered with curry leaves and simmered in a light coconut cream sauce.
  • Whole Tandoori Chicken $22.00
    • Chicken with bones marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
  • Coke/Sprite etc. Cans $3.00
    • Coke, Sprite, Fanta etc.
  • Chicken Tikka (5pcs) $11.00
    • Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor.
  • Sashimi $17.00
    • Salmon & Today's fish
  • Cucumber Roll (6 pcs) $5.50
  • Tempura Prawn Roll (8 pcs) $13.00
    • Prawn Tempura, lettuce, avocado
  • Tori Chicken Udon $14.00
    • bowl of udon noodles is served with chicken pieces in soup of soy based dashi & chicken-stock
  • Takoyaki $6.50
    • 5 pcs of octopus balls (not that) with our lovely takoyaki sauce
  • Tofu Salad $8.00
    • A super-healthy combination of tofu (low-calorie, low-fat, high-protein) & fresh vegetables (high in fibre, vitamins and minerals)
  • Sashimi $17.00
    • Yellow fin tuna & Salmon
  • Goma Wakame Seaweed $6.00
    • green stuff, no salad
  • Salmon Duo $14.00
    • smoked salmon mousse, salmon gravlax, avocado salsa & crostini.
  • Puhoi Gorgonzola $11.00
  • SOUTHLAND LAMB RUMP $32.00
    • Locally reared lambs from the farms of Southland.
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
  • Braised Venison Croquettes $14.00
    • sauce verde & spiced plum sauce.
  • ANGUS STRIP LOIN $36.00
    • Cut from the short loin, grass fed, NZ Reared. 300gm.
  • Affogato $11.00
    • Espresso coffee, vanilla bean ice cream, coffee syrup &almond biscotti
  • Tandoori Chicken Skewers $13.00
    • with mint & yoghurt dipping sauce.
  • Rustichella linguine $32.50
    • pasta with mixed heirloom tomatoes, courgettes, piquillo peppers, beetroot ricotta cheese and smoked paprika & chilli oil
  • Chargrilled Angus ribeye (GF) $38.50
    • rubbed with truffle salt and served with Perla potatoes, roast capsicums, Pinot Noir sausage & a Manuka smoked wild mushroom butter
  • -Tuscan flat bread & rye sourdough
  • -Aged Serrano Jamon and chorizo Rojo
  • -Antipasti - marinated mixed olives, Italian semi-dried tomatoes and cornichons
  • Warm chocolate brownie $17.50
    • served with Romanoff sauce and a freeze dried cherry & lemon crumble
  • Espresso panna cotta (GF) $14.50
    • served with chocolate Frangelico syrup and hazelnut praline
  • Oven roasted pork belly $36.50
    • with gourmet potatoes, fennel, grilled pear & mango salsa
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • with peach & rhubarb compote, marscapone and maple syrup
  • Gluten free toast $4.00
  • Salad selection (small / large) $6.00 / $9.50
    • see the cabinet for fresh salads of the day
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Classic Eggs Benedict $18.80
    • poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - smoked salmon
  • Seed toast $5.00
  • Eggs any style $6.00
  • Grain/ sourdough toast $3.00
  • VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
    • Vegetarian tikka masala curry. V, NF, DF, GF
  • VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
    • Kumara & Horo pito gnocchi V, NF
  • FROM THE GRILL
    • Apple & cranberry sauce, green tomato chutney, mint & coriander raita, chipotle BBQ sauce.
  • MARKET GARDEN SALAD
    • Beetroot salad. V, NF, DF, GF
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Baby octopus salad with tahini paste and lime juice. GF, DF, NF
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Classic prawn salad in a creamy Marie Rose sauce: GF, NF
  • SUSHI
    • Sushi prepared by our in-house chef. Select from: Akaroa salmon, chicken, tuna, prawn, vegetarian. Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger >>
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • Craft your own version of the classic Caesar salad. Shaved parmesan from the 'wheel', crisp cos lettuce, red onion, capers, grilled streaky bacon, grated egg, anchovy fillets, parmesan wafers, garlic croutons, and homemade Caesar dressing.
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Served with
  • Pancakes $14.00
    • Plain, served with your choice of up to 3 of the following: bacon; grilled or fresh banana, berries; tee-cream; cream; yoghurt, maple syrup; chocolate sauce
  • Eggs As You Like $9.00
    • Free Range eggs served on toasted homemade bread, poached, scrambled, or fried
  • -Additional Toppings each $10.00
  • -Add Bacon $4.00
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached free range eggs served on toasted homemade bread with hollandaise sauce. Gluten free bread available
  • -Salmon $16.50
  • -Vegetarian (Mushrooms, Tomato And Spinach) $14.50
  • Eggs your way $10
    • bacon, eggs & toast (egg fried, poached or scrambled)
  • Big breakfast $18
    • bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrowns, tomatoes & toast
  • Nachos $14
    • chilli beans, salsa & cheese on corn chips with sour cream
  • Weekdays $10
    • dish of the day
  • Crepes $14
    • thin rolled pancakes with apples & cinnamon or lemon & sugar
  • Cuban pork sandwich $12
    • thick slice ham with cheese, mustard & slaw on toasted homemade breads
  • Rustic fries $6
    • served with tomatoes sauce or aioli
  • Chicken Ranch salad $13
    • greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chicken, croutons & homemade ranch dressing.
  • Bacon & Eggs (GF) $20.00
    • Cheesy scrambled eggs – streaky bacon – potato spirals with toast.
  • Warm Smoked Chicken Salad $25.00
    • Shredded chicken breast with brie, tomato, red onion seasonal fruits with Parisettes sweet mustard dressing topped with crispy noodles.
  • Vegetarian Frittata (GF) $20.00
    • A medley of fresh vegetables & herbs in a feta & eggs bake served with fresh garden salad.
  • BLT (GF) $20.00
    • Dry cured streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato with Parisettes salad mayo & relish served with potato spirals.
  • Greek Salad $22.00
    • Lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, cucumber with kalamata black olives, fresh herbs with Parisette Vinaigrette.
  • Ploughmans Pie $25.00
    • Tender NZ beef in a Monteiths dark beer gravy topped with red onion marmalade, cheddar and a flaky puff pastry top with side salad & potato spirals.
  • High Country Smoked Salmon $25.00
    • Fresh seasonal fruits, capers, fresh basil & mint in our garden salad with Parisettes seafood dressing.
  • Sardines On Toast (GF) $10.00
    • With house made tomato relish.
  • Quinoa Prawn Stack (GF) $19.50
    • Quinoa Stack with Grilled Chilli & Garlic Prawns, Avocado & Roasted Corn *Vegetarian option available
  • Bannockburn Breakfast $18.50
    • Eggs Prepared Your Way, Streaky Bacon, Grilled Sausages, Herb-Roasted Potatoes, Baked Beans & Multigrain Fitness Toast
  • Duck Risotto $21.50
    • Confit of Duck Risotto, with Spinach, Mushrooms & Crispy Parsnip
  • Baked Beans on Toast $15.50
    • The Kitchen Homemade Baked Beans with Streaky Bacon on Multigrain Fitness Toast
  • Pork Roti $15.50
    • Slow-cooked Pork Roti Topped with a Spicy Mayo Dressing Served with Apple Fennel Slaw
  • Brioche French Toast $15.50
    • Traditional French Toast Topped with Black Doris Plums, Greek Style Yogurt & Canadian Maple Syrup
  • Lamb Salad $18.50
    • Marinated Lamb with Beetroot, Buckwheat, Green Beans, Caramelised Walnuts & Feta Cheese Tossed with a Pomegranate Dressing *Vegetarian option available
  • Chicken Roti $15.50
    • Crispy Cashew Chicken Roti with Slaw & Cucumber Salsa
  • Dundee Cake $5
    • With Cream or Yogurt
  • Cheddar Cheese with Gherkin Relish $6.50
  • Brownies $3
  • Bacon, Cheddar Cheese with Pumpkin & Tomato Chutney $7.50
  • Thai Chicken Curry $10
    • Chicken in a curry sauce with steamed Rice
  • Hearty Breakfast $15.50
    • Two eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns & Bake Beans with Toast, butter and conserve
  • Ask About Our Daily Specials
  • Pumpkin with Coconut Cream $9.50
  • Roti Canai $5
  • Woo Roti Doughnut $12
    • gingernut ice cream, pandan
  • Stir Fried Pork Belly $19
    • Asian greens, oyster sauce, spiced crackling crumble
  • Market Fish Curry/ Assam Pedas M/P
    • Tamarind, lemongrass & Chilli
  • Wok Fired Asian Vegetables $12
    • braised peanuts
  • Prawn & Coriander Dumplings (4 pieces) $11
  • Woo Chilli Sauce $3
  • Hainanese Chicken and Rice $26
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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