SAFFIRE — Restaurant in Town of Huntington

We came to Saffire to celebrate my Mother's birthday on a Wednesday evening. The bar was busy, but the dining room only had one other table occupy when we were seated. The hostess and our server were very nice and friendly, but unfortunately the good part stopped there. Overall the service is EXTREMELY slow. The drinks took about 15-20 minutes to arrive, the appetizers about another half hour and the mains about the same after the apps. The desserts took even longer. A couple who was seated right after us waited an hour and 10 minutes to get any food at all (they were livid!). The food was beyond mediocre. It lacked any of that strong spiced flavour Indian dishes should have. I want to bring the owner's attention (if you will be reading this at all) to the Shrimp Chatpatta appetizer - what chef ever put it together and thought it was a finished dish that desereves to be a menu item??!! It is 5 pieces of small dry shrimp with an absolutely tasteless dry sauce that looked like brown toothpaste on top of the shrimp. We also ordered Papri Chaat which usually my favourite Indian appetizer, but here it was terrible - again, no flavour. Plain yogurt, crackers and flavourless chickpeas, no seasoning at all. The Amritsari Fish was really good, but it is just fried fish pieces, so hard to mess that up. My goat in Saffire Fire Sauce was mostly bones and it was not as spicy as the waitress was warning me it will be. The best dish was Goat Tikka Masala. The Vindaloo goat was mostly potato, barely any meat and , once again, lacked flavour. The desserts were absoltuly atrocious. The carrot pudding was just little chunks of carrots mixed with a little bit of chopped nuts and maybe a little sugar, that is it. I have had this dessert at other places and it is not what it is supposed to be! The rice pudding was horrid - boiled rice in some milk with a tiny bit of sugar. Both tasted more like baby breakfast food, not desserts. Overall, like others have mentioned, I don't think the place will last more than 6 months with this...

I couldn’t resist trying out this brand-new Indian restaurant in our neighborhood after hearing about it. I’m so glad I did! The service was quick, polite, and friendly, which is usually the vibe you get from a family-owned establishment that makes you feel like you’re part of the family. The atmosphere was clean and not tacky.

Now, let’s talk about the main reason you’d come here: the food!

It was unbelievably good! We were a party of three and didn’t order much, but everything we did order was delicious.

First up, we had the momo. I thought I was ordering traditional Nepali meat dumplings, but I was pleasantly surprised by what they were. They were garnished with red kidney beans, diced onions, and a garlic yogurt drizzle, all sitting on a layer of mint oil.

Next, we had the jumbo shrimp. It was served sizzling on a hot platter, and you don’t get to see much of this at other Indian restaurants. The flavors were great overall and went well with the continued tandoori vibe with the hot plate creating the smokiness over the food.

Now, let’s talk about the star of the show: the chicken tikka masala. It was creamy, the sauce paired perfectly with the succulent tandoori chicken and dried fenugreek leaves. It wasn’t overly sweet, which is a plus in my book.

To go along with the tikka masala sauce, we had the chicken yakhni pulav. It was a perfect comfort chicken and rice dish. I would replace it with the standard halal chicken rice dish any day.

Finally, we had dessert of a flaky pastry sitting atop sweet mango mousse with a sweet and tangy mango chutney.

Can I kiss the chef now? Haha I was very impressed...

An Unforgettable Culinary Journey!

From the moment we walked into Saffire , we knew we were in for something special. The aroma of freshly ground spices, the warm and inviting ambiance, and the friendly staff set the tone for an extraordinary dining experience.

Every dish we ordered was a celebration of authentic Indian flavors. The chicken Tikka was rich and velvety, with just the right amount of spice. The biryani was aromatic and perfectly cooked, bursting with layers of flavor. And the garlic naan? Soft, pillowy, and absolutely addictive. The lamb chops came out sizzling and was perfectly seasoned. Don’t even get me started on the guilt free tandoori chicken wings- soooo delicious.

For dessert we had Gulabjamon- they were warm and nestled in a cardamon syrup and was bursting with flavor ( a must have)presentation was perfect.

What truly set this place apart was the attention to detail — from the beautifully plated dishes to the knowledgeable servers who were more than happy to explain the menu and offer recommendations.

Whether you’re a lifelong lover of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, Saffire is an absolute must-visit. This isn’t just dinner — it’s an experience you’ll want to relive again and again. We can't wait...