Saffron — Restaurant in Barmouth

A lovely restaurant we found while searching for a halal restaurant near to Conwy as we were returning back to London. After a long hike in Cader Idris we decided to visit Saffron. Made the call and staff clarified it was halal except chicken nuggets. Restaurant is in a very busy village with lots of shops and restaurants. We came without an appointment but Mijan and Moby were very accommodating. The staff are very welcoming and friendly asking us about our day and business purpose. Straight away you got the family feeling in the restaurant. The staff seem to knew everyone and it was great to see a community Indian restaurant run by Bangladeshi who knew their neighbours and members of the community. We waited near the bar for less than 15mins for a table to be free. It was very busy all tables full hence why you have to book. We got seated menu given and orders taken. We ordered some starters and went for mains King prawn jalfrezi with pilau rice, nan bread with garlic chicken bhuna, sag allo and some chips. There were lots of your classic options and chef specials as well. Starters came within 10mins and main straight after. The restaurant owners allowed us to use a staff room to prayer which was very kind of them. After prayers our food was ready, hot, full of flavour and tasted delicious. Compliments to the chef the food was amazing, no wonder the locals love it and it comes with 5 star hygiene rating. Again a great evening of food, great service from Moby and Mijan and it also came with a £20 discount which was very generous of the owner. Thank you will be back soon and will recommend to anyone from our ends who is looking for an Deshi curry like...

Hi Nihal Raj, I’ve just read your review, and to say I was surprised would be an understatement. I’ve been visiting this restaurant for many years and have never had anything less than excellent service and food. The staff have always been attentive, friendly, and professional. Unfortunately, I witnessed the incident you referenced, along with others—including families and children—and I found the situation both uncomfortable and unnecessary. I’d like to ask you to reflect on the way you spoke to the gentleman you referred to—the 'grey-haired man.' Ask yourself honestly: would it be acceptable if someone addressed you, your family, or your colleagues in the same manner? Using offensive language, especially in another language (perhaps assuming others wouldn't understand), was deeply inappropriate and, frankly, beneath what one might expect from a professional. Your reaction appeared exaggerated, and the way you engaged with the staff was not only unkind but unprovoked. From where I stood, it was your attitude that escalated the situation and ultimately left the staff no choice but to ask you to leave. I understand that we all have bad days, and if that was the case for you, I genuinely hope things improve. But perhaps now, with some time to reflect, you might reconsider the review you posted. It doesn’t reflect the full context of what happened. If you do choose to remove or amend it, I will gladly do the same with this response. Kindness and respect cost nothing—and they go a long way. Wishing you the day...

This place never fails to deliver imo. My favourite Indian restaurant that I've ever visited. And I used to regularly visit the curry mile in Manchester and try a different restaurant every time we went. The onion bhaji's were hot and crunchy all the way through. Just like they're meant to be. One of my friends had the lamb vindaloo. He said it was very tasty and the lamb was tender. but it was a little too hot for him. His own fault for bragging about how hot he could take it lol.. Me and my other friend both had Chilli and Garlic Chicken Balti. He said it was the best curry he'd ever eaten. And I totally agree.. If its possible to be in food heaven I was there that night. I even polished off the sauce left in my friends Balti dish it was that nice. Yes it is a little busy with people ordering take aways etc. But it is the only Indian in Barmouth. And I think that that makes it all the more impressive that the chefs managed to deliver such a quality meal. My only regret is not ordering half a dozen balti's to take home with me. I definitely will be next time I'm in Barmouth. Since writing this review they must have employed a new chef or something because I've been twice since and the food isn't of the same standard unfortunately. There was no flavour, no heat and hardly any garlic. I let them off the first time because I'd never had a bad curry before. But unfortunately it's happened again. I'm very disappointed because this used to be my favourite curry house. What has...