Saffron Indian Cuisine

Johnston, IA · Restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Johnston
#1
of 51 restaurants
City Percentile
90%
rating percentile
Address
Saffron Indian Cuisine, 8769 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone
(515) 897-0460
Website
saffrondiner.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Saffron Indian Cuisine is a restaurant located in Johnston, IA. It is one of 51 restaurants listed in Johnston. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Johnston city average of 4.2 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Johnston. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Saffron Indian Cuisine

Discover the authentic flavors of India at Saffron Indian Cuisine, Johnston, IA. The best go-to destination for traditional Indian food. Located at 8769 Northpark Drive, we serve a vibrant selection of dishes made with rich spices and time-honored... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Chris Siggins · Jan 2026

I ordered samosas, butter garlic naan, and spicy butter chicken. The spice level was milder than I expected, but the portions were generous and I left feeling satisfied. The presentation of the butter chicken could’ve been better. Overall: 4 stars Atmosphere: 3 stars — the restaurant was cold during our visit, and everyone at our table kept their coats on the entire time. Service: 5 stars — our waiter was excellent, and the chef even came out to check that everything was to our liking. Food: Good quality overall. The naan was a bit crunchier than what I’m used to, but still enjoyable.

★★★★★ 5.0 Arav Kulkarni · Sep 2025

Saffron was a very excellent restaurant! The food was very tasty, filling, and up to my standards. There’s definitely a large selection of vegetarian dishes and since I’m vegetarian I was able to have a complete meal and along with a refreshing mango lassi! The restaurant has good service as the waiters were friendly, kind, and casual. They made sure everyone got their food and they checked on us to see how we were doing and were greeted by the chefs themselves. The atmosphere was very vibrant with the lightning yet it was quiet and peaceful which enhanced my dinner experience. I’d definitely recommend to come to Saffron as the waiters are very friendly and they have great food! I’d give it a 5/5 rating and come next time for sure! Please come and visit Saffron!

★★★★★ 5.0 Arnav Kulkarni · Jul 2025

I visited this Restaurant on the day it opened, and I can say that their food is one of the best I’ve tasted in the Des Moines area for Indian cuisine. Their Service was smooth and quick and the wait time was a little long since opening day but it was totally worth it! The veg noodles were amazing, as they had a nice garlic base with the veg manchurian was super delicious! Would definitely recommend and has a nice ambience to the restaurant!! Their Manchurian is phenomenal as it has a nice wet sauce which is flavorful and delicious with a nice crunchy baby corn in the middle. They also provide delicious ice cream for guests to eat when they are done eating as a dessert with many more diverse items!

★★★★★ 5.0 Haris Z · Nov 2025

Saffron is honestly fire. We had the chicken biryani and lamb masala — both were amazing. And the owner is a really good man, super friendly and welcoming. Great food, great vibes. Easy 5 stars.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 SINDHUVYSHNAVI · Oct 2025

I recently ordered the samosa chaat, and honestly, it was okay-ish. Since I had mentioned “spicy,” they added a lot of chili — so much that it turned into more of a chili chaat rather than a proper samosa chaat. There were so many chilies that they actually got in the way of enjoying the dish. The chaat didn’t have any curd or chutneys, just a thick gravy topped with sev and samosa pieces. The portion size was good enough, but the lack of curd or chutneys made it less flavorful and appetizing. Overall, it wasn’t bad, but there’s definitely room for improvement. Adding some curd, chutneys, and balancing the spice level would make it much better.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Asian Owned ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Comfort Food

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