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

  • Pork/Beef/Chicken/Black Bean Sauce $10.00
    • On Rice
  • Seafood and Vegetables $10.00
  • Chicken Supreme Satay $7.00
    • Marinated Chicken stir -fry with oriental style vegetables on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Combination Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce $10.00
  • Combination Ka Lau $7.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $8.00
  • Cashew Nuts $3.00
  • 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 & Today's fish
  • Cucumber Roll (6 pcs) $5.50
  • Takoyaki $6.50
    • 5 pcs of octopus balls (not that) with our lovely takoyaki sauce
  • Sushi rice in deep fried tofu $4.00
  • Gyoza $8.00
    • Japanese style pork dumplings, 5 pcs
  • (Miso or Shoyu) Yasai Vegetable Ramen $13.50
    • For somebody who wants vegetable toppings
  • Yakiniku Beef $32.00
    • Prime wagyu beef is served rare to medium rare in order to give you the maximum amount of tenderness and juiciness
  • Roasted Harissa Chicken Salad $18
    • Served warm on a salad of bulgur wheat, spinach, toasted almonds and minted yoghurt
  • Asian Slaw (GF) (DF) $15
    • With crunchy raw veges, spiced peanuts and a nahm jim-style dressing
  • Mushroom Risotto (GF) $18
    • With rocket, goat’s cheese, portobello mushrooms and horseradish gremolata
  • Duck Liver Pate $14.50
    • With beer and pear chutney and toasted baguette
  • Ombrellos Creamy Seafood Chowder $14
    • With house bread
  • 11am until 3pm
  • - shoestrings $6.50
  • Spice-Rubbed Beef Sandwich $22
    • On toasted cheddar bread with onion rings, mixed leaf, and smoked tomato sauce
  • Vegetarian or chicken filo parcel $23.00
    • Fresh vegetables blended with cream cheese & pesto- then wrapped in light filo pastry & baked till golden served on top of our seasonal vegetables & cheese sauce finished with hollandaise & mild sweet chilli sauce
  • Mount cook salmon fillet $22.00
    • Tender & juicy salmon fillet baked then served with salad & fries or with potatoes & vegetables finished with our special mint & mango dressing
  • Victorian lambs fry $18.00
    • Victorian classic lamb's liver & bacon cooked to perfection with our rich gravy served on top of creamy mashed potatoes
  • Fish of the day s($15.00) M($20.00)
    • Fresh fish of the day cooked to perfection in our special beer batter served with salad & fries or roast potatoes & vegetables with our gluten free cheese sauce
  • Eggs benedict $20.00
    • Perfectly poached eggs served on top of crispy garlic bread with your choice of grilled salmon or crispy bacon topped off with our special hollandaise sauce
  • -or bacon, eggs & garluc toast $14.00
  • Star seafood chowder (gf) $18.00
    • Our famous hot & creamy seafood chowder loaded with seafood & finished with our garlic bread
  • Star toasted sandwich or plain cheese rolls $13.00
    • Toasted sandwiches comes with your choice of 3 fillings: cheese, tomato, ham, pineapple, onion & your choice of hot fries or cake
  • Falafel Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, tomato, falafel, green & red capsicum, mozzarella cheese.
  • Chicken Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, mushroom, green & red capsicum, chicken, mozzarella cheese.
  • Italian Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Mushroom, green & red capsicum, pepperoni, olives, mozzarella cheese.
  • Mediterranean Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
    • Yilmaz's delicious pizza sauce, Turkey's own sundried tomatoes, juicy sliced olives and a generous amount of fresh spinach. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese.
  • Chicken Roll / Beef Roll / Vegetarian Falafel Roll Lrg $12.90 Small $10.90
    • Comes in roll-up bread with fresh mixed salad, hummus and your choice of Yilmaz sauce.
  • Supreme Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, mushroom, pineapple, pepperoni, beef, mozzarella cheese.
  • Your Choice of Sauces N/A
    • Barbeque, Tomato, Chili, Garlic, Special Mayonaise
  • Jumbo Combo $19.90
    • Beef, Chicken & Falafel
  • Summer Noodle(Medium/Large) $ 9.80/$ 13.80
  • Special Dish of the Week (GF) $ 15.80
  • Soup $ 18.80
    • with vigar pocket or chive crepe
  • Add $ 1.00
    • for organic five gram large rice or large noodles
  • Chunky Beef(Small/Large) $ 9.80/ $ 13.80
  • Vege Roll $ 8.80
  • Extra $1.00
  • Chunky Beef Noodle Soup $ 13.80
  • Mixed leaf, olives, sundried tomato, feta (v)(gf) $15
  • Parma ham, roast apples, goats cheese, honey, hazelnuts (gf) $19
  • Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) $12
  • Bacon, roast onion, rosemary, pecorino $28
  • Mini Nutella and banana pizzas , vanilla ice cream $15
  • Tiramisu, covered in chocolate flakes $13
  • Sorbet – Mixed Berrys $8.5
  • Ice Cream –Vanilla, Rum and Raisin, Cinnamon $12.5
  • Chef's Special N/A
    • Check menu board or ask our staff
  • Pan fried Mushrooms $16.5
    • On Ciabatta and salad
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $18.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Chicken Burrito $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Sweet Corn Feta and Sundried Tomato Fritters $17
    • With salad
  • BLT $16.5
    • With Straight cut chips and aioli
  • Hot Smoke Salmon $18.5
    • With Zucchini & Capsicum Fritters, Salad and hollandaise
  • Capers Seasonal Soup $9.5
    • Served with Toasted Ciabatta
  • Baked Eggs $18.50
    • Homemade baked beans with chickpeas & spinach then topped with two craic's eggs, baked in the oven in an individual casserole dish and served with ciabatta bread. Add chorizo sausage $4.00
  • Extra aioli Large $3.00
  • Mini Garlic Loaf $8.50
  • Beer Battered Fries for one add Onion Gravy $2.50 $6.00
  • Soup Of The Day $15.00
    • Served with fresh ciabatta bread & butter Main
  • Bangers “n” Mash $19.00
    • 3 pure Southland beef sausages served on creamy mashed potato topped with rich onion gravy.
  • Fish & Chips $27.50
    • Fresh, local Blue Cod, pan fried or beer battered using Radler beer & served with a crisp garden salad & chunky beer battered fries, fresh lemon (add tartare sauce or aioli $1.50).
  • Irish Stew Pot Pie $24.50
    • Ramekin filled with a rich beef & Guinness stew topped with a puff pastry lid & served with a crisp garden salad or seasonal vegetables and beer battered fries.
  • Dukkah crusted poached eggs $16.50
    • w olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
  • Risotto of the day $17.90
    • finished w shaved parmesan
  • Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
    • w toasted bread
  • Chicken satay tenderloins $22.50
    • finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
  • Risotto of the day $22.90
    • finished w meat
  • Asian style prawn & spring onion frittata $22.50
    • w miso dressed crispy noodle salad
  • Fish of the day POA
  • Crinkle cut fries $7.90
    • w tomato sauce & aioli
  • Pico Burrito $10.00
    • two mini black bean and roasted vegetable burritos
  • Black Bean and Roasted Vegetables $10 B / $7 T
  • Corn Chips & Salsa $8.00
  • Pineapple Salsa $4.00
    • Mild fruity
  • Mango Salsa $4.00
    • Mild fruity
  • Chicken Enchiladas $26.00
    • w chipotle rice, Sombreos herb cheese blend, salsa verde & cheats mole
  • Carne Asdad $15.00
    • w crema & salsa
  • Chipotle Chicken $10 B / $7 T
  • Mixed salad plate $10.00
    • Choose from the selection in our salad bar, served with haydari, humus, dolma, olives and pita bread
  • Zucchini Kebab
    • Vegetarian zucchini, feta cheese and egg
  • Wrap one size only (large)
  • Lamb Doner Kebab
    • Spiced mince lamb cooked on the open spit
  • Chicken Doner Kebab
    • Marinated chicken breast cooked on the open spit
  • Falafel Kebab
    • Vegetarian chickpeas and lentil patties
  • Ozan Special Sauce
    • A mayonnaise sauce blended with our special spices
  • Mix Dolma plate $10.00
    • Capsicum, vine leaves, eggplant stuffed with rice and spice, served with salad garnish and a minted garlic yoghurt sauce
  • Fatties or Skinnies (Full scoop / 1/2 Scoop) $5.5 / $3.9
  • Squawk Dawg $8.90
    • This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Hottie $9.90
    • This is our hot one! It has a Beef Pattie, Salad, Grilled Mango with Chilli Mayonnaise, Velvet Relish and as much chilli Sauce as your tastebuds can handle.
  • Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
  • Bacon $2.5
  • Blue/Brie Cheese $3
  • Mushroom or Egg $1.5
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Fresh fish sourced daily from p.o.a
    • our local Mongers
  • Fresh catch of the day p.o.a
    • a fish dish that changes daily
  • Mexi jalapeno bread, smashed avocado, tomato suls and sour cream $10
  • Tender pork fillet pan seared $17,9
    • with a green peppercorn, mushroom & bacon cream sauce on Lyonnaise potato and salad greens
  • Tender pork fillet pan seared $32
    • with tiger prawns and a green peppercorn, mushroom & bacon cream sauce on Lyonnaise potatoes
  • Deconstructed steak and kidney pie $17,5
    • with black pudding, creamed potato, a puff pastry hat and poached Hokonui egg
  • Filo Tart of roasted baby beets, red onion, cherry tomatoes and goats cheese drizzled $16
    • with a beetroot balsamic glaze served with wispy beet leaves
  • Assorted Breads $8,5
    • Tapenade's, Pestos
  • Cheesecake du Jour $13
    • Manhattan Baked In House, Served With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  • Inferno $22
    • Smoked Capsicum with Confit Garlic, Braised Tomato, Fresh Chili & Shaved Parmesan
  • French Toast $16
    • Served With Maple Syrup, Mascarpone & Mixed Berry Compote
  • Chicken Pesto $18
    • Marinated Chicken With Sundried Tomato Pesto On Warm Focaccia, Served with Side Salad & French Fries
  • Breads & Spreads $12
    • Artisan Stone Baked Ciabatta & Focaccia With Olive Oil, Balsamic & House Made Dips
  • French Fries $7
    • With Tomato Sauce & House Made Aioli
  • Liqueurs $13
    • Cointreau, Kahlua, Baileys, Amaretto, Frangelico, Jamesons or Drambuie
  • Mediterranean $18
    • Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Marinated Feta, With Capsicum Kalamata & Green Olives, Seasoned with Oregano & Olive Oil. Add chicken $22
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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