Zaffran a
fine dine restaurant specializes in Mughlai cuisine. Originally from Mumbai,
they made an entry into Bangalore in the year 2011 on St. Mark’s road.
Somewhere in the second half of 2012 they opened shop in Orion Mall,
Malleshwaram. Post the shutdown of Zaffran on St. Mark’s road, their outlet at
Orion mall is the only one in Bangalore. A lot of good feedback about the food
(especially the Raan biryani) has been the driving force behind my visits;
‘Yes, Visits’ to Zaffran.
Menu
The Menu
at Zaffran lays emphasis on the rich culinary delicacies of Northern India. Their
menu comprises of an array of mouthwatering delicacies which includes soups,
starters, refreshments, main course, accompaniments, biryanis and desserts; all
of which can be consumed in the company of some alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages offered from their full-fledged bar. The menu is well structured with
the courses clearly categorized independently and further between vegetarian
and non-vegetarian dishes.
What we ate:
Having
visited Zaffran multiple times, I was able to sample a variety of items from
their menu. To do the honors was masala papad which actually is a crisp roomali
roti topped with the tomato and onion masala. Being made with all-purpose
flour, it has a tendency to get tough and chewy as it gets cold. When had hot
and fresh, it was actually quite nice. An interesting dish to nibble on as one
waits for the other courses to arrive.
For
starters, Murg Zaffrani Tikka served with mint chutney visited us during both
my visits. It had a nice flavor of saffron, was tender, well cooked and in a
word 'Delicious'. For the vegetarian, the pick was veg. Galauti Kabab. I didn't
try it but the vegetarians loved it.
Image Courtesy: Zaffran Management |
In the
course of visits to Zaffran, another non-vegetarian starter we relished was the
succulent Tandoori Murg. The overnight marinating does pay off and is evident
from the flavor it exudes.
In the
mains, it was Rogan Josh and Paneer Makhni that paid visit to our table. The
Rogan Josh came with a twist; the recipe at Zaffran involves extensive use of
saffron. The meat was succulent and tender slipping off the bone with slightest
of the efforts. Though the Zaffran version tasted good, I personally would
prefer the authentic Rogan josh. The vegetarian counterpart was a fine dish
which was paneer immersed in a rich and creamy tomato based gravy. It was indeed
a fine dish to order for the vegetarians. These gravies were accompanied by
assorted Indian breads which were well cooked too.
On one of
the occasions, we called for the Murg Tikka biryani which was served along with
raita. The biryani was flavorful combination of aromatic rice and succulent
pieces of chicken tikka and could do even without any accompaniment.
Image Courtesy: Zaffran Management |
A visit to
Zaffran cannot be complete until you have had the Raan Biryani (mutton leg) served
here. The portion is enormous and can feed 5- 6 people. The mutton is very
tender, flavorful and melts in the mouth instantly. The rice is well flavored
with saffron and the mutton masala it is cooked along with. This preparation
packs the flavors of the meat, rice, spices and saffron so well that it can
entice the weakest of the taste buds.
Verdict:
Zaffran offers
both indoor and outdoor seating options. The decor is really classy. The music
playing in the background is really soothing and has a mid-eastern world
influence.
The
service first time around was average. The staff seemed a bit hesitant and
puzzled when asked for recommending the food to pick. The service during other
visits has been reasonably good. I appreciate the management for being
receptive to the feedback given and acting upon improving it.
An average
meal for two will cost Rs. 1500 for food excluding taxes and charges; yet
leaves you well satiated. Being located as a part of the mall, there is no
valet parking offered.
Quick Tips:
Raan Biryani
is what I will always go back here for every single time.
Address: Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway, Malleshwaram - Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
Phone Number: +91 80 6595 8888
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