Saffron Cuisine of India — Restaurant in Oklahoma City

🌙 A dinner that turned into a memory.

This wasn’t just any visit to a restaurant. It was actually part of a special evening a spontaneous and meaningful one that I’ll remember for a long time. I had just met someone pretty through my dear friend Nalini in Stillwater, Oklahoma.. a beautiful soul, a Muslim girl, someone with grace and quiet charm. After a brief conversation and coffee, I mustered the courage to ask her if she’d like to join me for a for dinner, and to my surprise and happiness, she said yes.

We ended up at Saffron Cuisine of India a place that somehow matched the moment. Warm, inviting, with the aroma of home-style Indian spices in the air.

We ordered their Saffron Special Chicken Biryani, and it did not disappoint. Rich, flavorful, and full of the kind of depth you’d expect from something made with care it almost became the backdrop for our heartfelt conversations... We also tried the Mutton Biryani, which was good but not quite at the same level as the chicken one. Still, it kept the experience pleasant.

Curious to try more, we went for the squid in gravy but this one felt a bit out of place. More Chinese in flavor than legit dish, and although it was tender, it didn’t really fit the vibe of the meal we were enjoying.

As for the Irani Chai, it was decent but for $2 a cup, and knowing what other places offer for less, it felt a tad overpriced, especially for people like us young students trying to create moments while keeping things budget-friendly.

✨ Highlights of the Night A beautifully cooked saffron chicken biryani A table full of stories, laughter, and meaningful conversations The joy of exploring a city together with someone new A reminder that food and company make memories last

A Note from the Heart,

Sometimes, it’s not just about the food but about the feeling a place carries. Saffron might not be the flashiest or the most extravagant restaurant but on that night, it was perfect. It gave us a warm meal, a cozy setting, and the right kind of space for two strangers to get to know each other better.

I don’t know where that connection will lead, but I do know that this dinner will always hold a gentle place in my memory.

Big thanks to the chef and team! Your food made a lovely night even more...

I'm going to start off my review by saying that I LOVE Indian food and consider myself a connoisseur. I've enjoyed fine Indian cuisine in major cities around the U.S., such as Manhattan, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando, to name a few, and even in Nassau and Toronto. As OKC has such a small Indian community compared to more populous cities, finding truly delicious Indian food can be tough. I've eaten at pretty much every Indian restaurant in the metro area - even the ones in the truck stops. For ages, my hands-down favorite one was Himalayas, originally located on Barry St in Norman, and which now is located in Moore. But now that I've eaten at Saffron...move over Himalayas! You guys finally have some competition! The spices in their curries are layered and complex, every bite is a divine combination of bold and subtle flavors. The food is truly a poem. My fiance is British and of course he adores Indian food as much as I do, and he also loves this restaurant. So....why only 3 stars you're probably wondering. Because I can't get in touch with anyone at the restaurant. Are you open or closed? Google says you're open, but grubhub is listing you as closed. I tried to call and the phone is just busy, always busy. My fiance called, the phone rang once and then disconnected. You're website says to email you and I never got a response. I tried calling the grocery store you're connected with and no one answered. I live 30 minutes away and I don't want to spend an hour driving if I'm not certain whether we'll get some food there. Please make yourselves more accessible and communicative. And please please please open a location...

This wonderful restaurant just recently opened near our house! The food is EXCELLENT! Huge portions at reasonable prices! We went TWICE last week! (and we will be gong again SOON!)

We tried the mutton biryani and the special chicken biryani with butter chicken... and we went back the next day as I was hoping for the lamb haleem, but they didn't have it, So I stuck with the mutton biryani while my husband tried the chicken fried rice. We also tried the garlic naan (MASSIVE) which was heavenly! We also tried the masalodeh (spelling?), which is a delicious spicy lentil fritter! We had to get more of those to take home - and I am needing some more!

We have gone back yet again as I have an addiction to the mutton biryani and the haleem! OMG! The haleem was worth the wait! Very smooth and delicious with so much flavor! We have also tried the dosa and masala dosas as well - again, I am in food heaven! (They are going to be adding even MORE items soon which will make choosing what we want even more difficult!) Currently, we buy food to dine in AND take away!!!

The food is excellent as is the service. We were greeted warmly, and they were very kind to answer questions with regards to the food. We dined in as it had such a wonderful atmosphere with the music and aromas of the spices - it was like being transported overseas! There was a variety of people getting the food - we were united in the enjoyment of authentic Indian cuisine right in our neighborhood!

While I love the spiciness, they can adjust the food to what can be tolerated even for newbies...