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Saffron & Smoke

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The Menu

Vegetarian Non-vegetarian Spice, one to three

01Small plates from the chaat counter and the coals

Starters

  • Gunpowder Scallops◆ Signature

    895

    Seared Kerala scallops, podi butter, curry-leaf crumb, coconut foam

  • Beetroot Galouti

    545

    Slow-roasted beet kebab, saffron warqi paratha, smoked cashew cream

  • Aamras Papdi Chaat

    495

    Ratnagiri alphonso, tamarind glass, sev, yoghurt snow, mint oil

  • Bhatti Prawns

    845

    Tiger prawns off the coals, Goan recheado, burnt lime, curry-leaf aioli

  • Kanyakumari Crab Fry

    925

    Blue swimmer crab, black pepper, shallots, appam crisp

02From the clay oven — lit at dawn, raked at midnight

Tandoor

  • Smoked Kandhari Lamb Chops◆ Signature

    1,495

    48-hour marinated ribs, pomegranate molasses, kachumber, mint chutney

  • Charred Malai Broccoli

    645

    Cream-cheese marinade, almond dukkah, green chilli relish

  • Murgh Angar

    845

    Free-range chicken, Kashmiri chilli, mustard oil, charred spring onion

  • Tandoori Portobello

    695

    Whole portobello, pickled onion petals, truffle-makhani espuma

03The long simmer — curries, grains, and the good bread

Mains

  • Saffron & Smoke Makhani◆ Signature

    995

    Our namesake — tomato makhani smoked over applewood, saffron cream, kasuri methi. With chicken or paneer.

  • Malabar Halibut Moilee

    1,295

    Poached halibut, first-press coconut, kokum, curry leaf, lemon rice

  • Dungar Dal Saffron & Smoke◆ Signature

    595

    Black urad simmered 18 hours, ghee-smoked tableside under a copper cloche

  • Kolhapuri Short Rib

    875

    Braised beefless jackfruit rib, kolhapuri masala, bhakri, onion salad

  • Gucchi & Green Pea Biryani

    1,195

    Kashmiri morels, aged basmati, saffron ittar, sealed in pastry — 25 minutes

  • Nalli Nihari

    1,395

    Overnight lamb shank, bone-marrow gravy, ginger julienne, khameeri roti

04Sweet endings from the halwai's counter

Desserts

  • Saffron Rasmalai Tres Leches◆ Signature

    495

    Rasmalai-soaked sponge, three milks, pistachio praline, rose petal

  • Smoked Chocolate Barfi

    445

    70% dark chocolate, lapsang smoke, sea salt, silver leaf

  • Jalebi, Rabri, Raspberry

    425

    Saffron jalebi pulled to order, chilled rabri, raspberry sherbet

  • Madras Filter Coffee Mousse

    425

    Peaberry mousse, chicory caramel, tuile, condensed-milk ice cream

05The bar leans on the spice rack

Drinks

  • Smoke & Mirrors◆ Signature

    745

    Single malt, lapsang tincture, jaggery, served under a smoke dome

  • Saffron 75

    695

    Gin, saffron-honey cordial, lemon, brut sparkling

  • Imli Margarita

    675

    Reposado, tamarind, kala namak rim, bird's eye chilli

  • Sol Kadhi Spritz

    375

    Kokum, coconut, soda, kaffir lime — zero proof

  • Masala Chai Old Fashioned

    725

    Bourbon washed with chai masala, palm jaggery, orange coin

We add a 5% service charge that goes entirely to the team. Tell us about allergies before ordering — the tandoor is merciless with gluten, and our kitchen handles nuts, dairy and shellfish daily.