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

  • Natto Sake $8.00
    • fresh salmon fermented soybean and raw egg yolk
  • (meat seafood or tofu on rice with side salad and a vegetable kebab served with miso soup)
  • Sashimi Assorted raw fish $15.90
  • Chicken Teppan $15.50
  • Chicken Katsu Curry $12.00
    • crumbed chicken with curry
  • Kushi Katsu $7.50
    • crumbed chicken kebabs
  • Buta Shogoyaki $12.50
    • pork capsicum and onion in ginger sauce
  • Ebi Furai Curry $14.00
    • crumbed prawn with curry
  • Sweet Bambi $12.50
    • Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Extra sauces $0.50
  • 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.
  • Tropical Swine $13.90
    • Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Southern Swine $12.50
    • Prime New Zealand beef American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Double Ferg w/cheese $15.00
    • Cheddar
  • Big Al $17.50
    • Al delivers a double serving of prime New Zealand beef (1/2lb), lashings of bacon, a whole lotta cheese, 2 eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish & a big wad of aioli.
  • Sweet Julie $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a ginger soy sauce dressed with sweet chilli, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Sweet and Sour Stir-fry $18.50
    • with cucumber, tomato, pineapple and fresh market vegetables
  • Red Curry $18.50
    • with market fresh vegetables, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, capsicum and fresh sweet basil
  • Thai Chicken Wings (4) $9.00
  • Schweppes - 330ml $3.50
  • Egg Fried Rice $5.00
  • Prawn Roll Combo $15.00
    • Prawn Rolls with Golden Rolls and Prawn Crackers
  • Soft Drinks - 355ml $2.50
  • Tom Yum Soup $18.50
  • Stewed ham hock noodle soup M $12 L $14
  • Crispy chicken nuggets on rice $12
  • Taiwanese pork sausages (garlic/spicy/combination) on rice $12
  • Roti Chanai with chicken curry M $10 L $12
  • Gong Bo chicken on rice M $12 L $14
  • Eggplant with pork mince salted fish and garlic $20
  • Chinese Pickles $1
  • Combination roasted pork belly and bbq pork on rice $12
  • Rib eye steak $34
    • 250g Ribeye served on a square of Potato Gratin. Accompanied by Deluxe Garden Salad with homemade Vinaigrette and a side of Green Peppercorn Butter.
  • Chicken burger $19
    • Juicy Lemon Thyme Chicken, Avocado, Streaky Bacon, Melted Brie, Fresh Tomato, Baby Spinach and Homemade Aioli in a Gourmet Sourdough Bun. Served with Fries.
  • Chicken salad $28
    • Juicy Lemon Thyme Chicken Strips served on a bed of Avocado and Mango Salad and a side of Crispy Kale and Sunflower Seed Scorch. (GF)
  • Blue cod $28
    • Stewart Island Blue Cod, Deep or Pan Fried with Homemade Tartare Sauce, served with either a Deluxe Garden Salad or Fries. Pan Fried (GF )
  • Venison and blue cheese $34
    • Tender Venison Loin served Medium Rare with Black Cherry and Red Wine Reduction, nestled on a Roast Vegetable Medley. Accompanied by a Deluxe Garden Salad and homemade vinaigrette, ( GF)
  • -fish $10
    • Fish Bites, Tomato, Melted Cheese, Greens and Tartare Sauce. Served with Fries.
  • Blue cod $20
    • Stewart Island Blue Cod, Deep or Pan Fried with Homemade Tartare Sauce, served with either a Deluxe Garden Salad or Fries. Pan Fried( GF).
  • Salmon salad $22
    • Lemon Crisped, Pan Seared Foveaux Straight Salmon with a Creamy Caper Dressing and served with a Deluxe Garden Salad. (GF).
  • wagyu beef rump, broccoli, jersey benne potatoes, pepper sauce and gorgonzola $39.00
  • Grilled w/ a Thai butter and pickled ginger
  • Sorbet $6.00
    • Seasonal sorbet palate cleanser
  • Free range chicken stuffed with chorizo, tabbouleh salad, salsa verde and NZ scampi $39.00
  • Jersey benne potatoes w/ rosemary and garlic $9.00
  • Heritage tomato salad, burrata, black garlic, mint oil and tomato consomme $22.00
  • Beetroot and gin cured or a king salmon, buttermilk, cucumber and mustard $23.00
  • The C.O.D $18.00
    • McFarlane's cherries, ricotta mousse, tonka bean macaron and apricot Dark chocolate tart, local raspberries, yoghurt aniseed ice cream strawberry ice cream sandwich, poached rhubarb and cream cheese Blueberry and walnut carrot cake, cream cheese ice cream
  • Bombay aloo $15.90
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin and fenugreek, recommended with garlic naan
  • Gulab jamun $6.50
    • A traditional indian semolina dumpling soaked in golden syrup
  • Palak paneer $15.90
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and creamy spinach sauce with traditional spices
  • Raita $3.00
  • Tandoori chicken (full) $22.90
    • Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
  • Naan $3.00
    • Leavened white flour bread baked in clay oven
  • Tamarind chutney $3.00
    • Tangy south indian chutney
  • Chicken/beef vindaloo $15.90
    • Chicken/beef cooked in hot & spicy gravy with a dash of vinegar, specialty of goa
  • SOUP
    • Gourmet soup of the day made from locally sourced seasonal vegetables. V,GF,NF Garlic croutons
  • SWEET TREATS
    • Italian Tiramisu. V, Decadent chocolate mousse. V, GF, Stratosphere's Crème Brûlée. V, GF, Crème Caramel., Assorted fruit jellies. V, DF, NF, GF, Gourmet Kapiti ice-cream. Kiwifruit, Pavlova V, GF, NF Seasonal fresh fruit salad. V, GF, DF Stratosphere's tart & gâteau of the day. Lemon Pannacotta. NF, GF Assorted fruit cheesecakes
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Prawn and squid salad with sweet chilli sauce. GF, NF, DF
  • ANTIPASTO
    • Locally cured cold meats including pastrami, hot spiced pork and beef, French rosette salami, saucisse salami, hot sopressa alpine salami, smoked ham and smoked chicken breast.Capers, large green olives, black pitted olives.
  • 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.
  • 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 >>
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Baby octopus salad with tahini paste and lime juice. GF, DF, NF
  • Buttered new potatoes w/ mint $12.00
  • YOUR CREATION PIZZA or ½ & ½ $32.00
  • DUO OF CENTRAL OTAGO LAMB $39.00
    • grilled lamb cutlets & loin, lemon, mint & goji berry cous cous, gibbston spring vegetables, fresh tomato sauce, rosemary jus
  • FOUR CHEESE PIZZA $23.00
    • cheddar, gorgonzola, gruyere, mozzarella, parsley & garlic oil
  • CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ $21.00
    • aspic, onion jam, pickles, toasted home-made sourdough
  • AFTER DINNER MINT $18.00
    • baileys, crème de cacao, crème de menthe, cream
  • CHEESE SELECTION $32.00
    • your choice of three from the above. served with wasser crackers, walnut bread, honeycomb & home-made accompaniments
  • Breads & dips $15.00
  • Pies & Savouries N/A
  • Sandwiches N/A
  • Pancakes $15.00
    • bacon & banana or berry compote & yogurt topped with maple syrup
  • Breakfast Bagel $6.50
    • cream cheese, raspberry jam
  • Pasta Salad N/A
  • Mini Hot Dogs & Fries N/A
  • Gourmet Cheese Rolls N/A
  • Bacon and Eggs $10.50
    • poached, scrambled or fried.
  • TUSKA $10.50
    • streaky bacon in a warmed joe's roll.
  • Joe's Hash $ 4.00
  • Cold Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • Plain or Garlic Bread Roll $4.00
  • GORGEOUS GEORGE (GF) (VO) $17.00
    • substitute streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon(add spinach + 2.00)
  • JOKER $14.80
    • spicy bratwurst sausage, streaky bacon and a free range egg in a warmed joe’s roll.
  • PORRIDGE (V) $10.80
    • with chopped nuts, fruit and brown sugar.
  • Kransky $3.50
  • Bowl of Wedges $11.50
    • with sour cream and chilli sauce
  • Beef Osso Bucco $27.50
    • Braised low and slow with herbs and vegetables. Served with risotto, saffron & parmesan
  • Home Made Beef Lasagne $18.50
    • Served with a fresh salad
  • Mini Steak $13.50
    • Served with salad & fries
  • Fish of the Day $23.50
    • Choice of oven cooked, grilled or classic beer battered. Served with salad & fries
  • Egg - one/two $2.00/$3.00
  • Bowl of Salad $8.50
  • Warm Chicken Salad $24.50
    • Chicken thighs, spinach, lettuce, onion & orange
  • Bread & Dips $14.00/$20.00
    • A selection of the Chef’s specially prepared dips served with garlic pita bread.( 1–2 people/ 4 people)
  • Lamb Doner S $12.00 L $15.00
    • Spiced minced lamb cooked on the spit, sliced.Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce.Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Mixed Salad Plate $12.00
    • Pasha's salad selection served with hummus, cacik, olives, dolma & pita bread.
  • Extra skewer Chicken $11.00
  • Pilic Kebab S $16.00 L $20.00
    • Cubes of marinated chicken with onions & bell peppers chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad. >>
  • Pilic $14.00
  • Chicken Shish S $13.00 L $19.00
    • Cubes of marinated chicken chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Shashlik Kebab S $16.00 L $21.00
    • Cubes of marinated lamb with onions & bell peppers chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad. >>
  • Ham, Mozzarella, Tomato with Gherkin Relish $12
  • Fish Pot $10
    • Smoked fish fillets in a creamy sauce, top with Mash potatoes, served with bread
  • Pumpkin with Coconut Cream $9.50
  • Smoked Chicken, Mozzarella, Blue Cheese & Plum Sauce $12.50
  • Chicken, Mozzarella with Apricot sauce $12
  • Bacon, Cheddar Cheese with Pumpkin & Tomato Chutney $7.50
  • Mexican Beef & Bean $9.50
  • The Wild Walnut Wrap $12
    • Breast of Chicken with Apricot yogurt
  • -dozen $33.00
  • Seaman's Seafood Chowber $12.50
    • Thick and creamy
  • Boson's Chiabata Roll $5.50
    • With butter and basil pesto
  • Victory Venison Medallions $34.50
    • Grilled to your liking, served with caramelised apples and blueberry jus. Wine Match: Church Road Merlot Malbec Cabernet
  • Traditional Spotted Dick $14.00
    • With a twist, apple, cinnamon and raisin steamed pudding, set on sauce Anglaise, served with creamy vanilla icecream
  • All mains served with potatoes or rice and your choice of garden fresh vegetables or a crisp side salad.
  • Raleigh's Rack of Lamb $42.50
    • Grilled to your liking, served with mint sauce or horseradish sauce served with Britannia lamb jus. Wine Match: Gibbston Valley Gold Pinot Noir
  • Old English Lamb Shanks $32.00
    • Slowly braised to perfection then served with sour cream and chive mashed potatoe. Wine Match: Gibbston Valley Gold River Pinot Noir
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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