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Saffron Nola is open - Indian food
Posted on 8/8/17 at 11:01 am
Posted on 8/8/17 at 11:01 am
Have reservations this weekend, will report back.
Here is the menu:
saffron menu
nola.com info
Saffron NOLA, an Indian restaurant that operated for a half-dozen years as a pop-up in Gretna, has opened on Magazine Street, The Advocate reported.
The restaurant "started as a well-hidden, once-a-week restaurant serving a one-of-a-kind cuisine, a contemporary, boundary-bending approach to Indian cooking," the newspaper reported. "The family behind it is pretty distinctive, too, and their ideas about food, hospitality and their own Indian heritage have found a much bigger stage."
The restaurant, which the Viklhu family began 6 years ago to complement its 26-year-old catering business on the West Bank, will have a grand opening on Thursday (Aug. 10).
Saffron NOLA explores Indian food with a contemporary
Pardeep and Arvinder 'Dickey' Vilkhu are the chefs/owners behind the 1 1/2-year-old Indian restaurant in Gretna, and the decades-old Saffron Caterers
"Chef Arvinder Vilkhu marries his Indian heritage with local and global flavors while using both classical and modern techniques," the restaurant website states. "His inspiration comes from his Grandmother's worldly cooking style while his influence comes from New Orleans, France, Thailand, Singapore and China."
Here is the menu:
saffron menu
nola.com info
Saffron NOLA, an Indian restaurant that operated for a half-dozen years as a pop-up in Gretna, has opened on Magazine Street, The Advocate reported.
The restaurant "started as a well-hidden, once-a-week restaurant serving a one-of-a-kind cuisine, a contemporary, boundary-bending approach to Indian cooking," the newspaper reported. "The family behind it is pretty distinctive, too, and their ideas about food, hospitality and their own Indian heritage have found a much bigger stage."
The restaurant, which the Viklhu family began 6 years ago to complement its 26-year-old catering business on the West Bank, will have a grand opening on Thursday (Aug. 10).
Saffron NOLA explores Indian food with a contemporary
Pardeep and Arvinder 'Dickey' Vilkhu are the chefs/owners behind the 1 1/2-year-old Indian restaurant in Gretna, and the decades-old Saffron Caterers
"Chef Arvinder Vilkhu marries his Indian heritage with local and global flavors while using both classical and modern techniques," the restaurant website states. "His inspiration comes from his Grandmother's worldly cooking style while his influence comes from New Orleans, France, Thailand, Singapore and China."
This post was edited on 8/8/17 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 8/8/17 at 11:05 am to t00f
I went (once) to the west bank incarnation...the crabmeat pudha (appetizer; lentil pancakes w/crabmeat) were delicious....as was the goat masala. It's been too long, I can't remember what else we ate. The naan was fresh & excellent.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 11:08 am to hungryone
I had been to the westbank location too, had the vindaloo. Naan is very good.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 11:19 am to t00f
It looks good.
But I may have been out of the A La Carte business for too long because.. does pork street food usually go for $23 now?
But I may have been out of the A La Carte business for too long because.. does pork street food usually go for $23 now?
Posted on 8/8/17 at 12:03 pm to vilma4prez
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oes pork street food usually go for $23 now?
Place does not look cheap.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 12:17 pm to vilma4prez
quote:Have you seen saffron nola? Why are you comparing this place to street food?
street food
Posted on 8/8/17 at 1:12 pm to t00f
Went Saturday night. Good experience. Get the roasted oysters.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 1:41 pm to OldHickory
I wish we had authentic indian food like in houston at houston prices. I understand they need to sell to the market which is predominently non indian here in LA. Hope they do good and best wishes to them
All i want is a good chicken DUM biryani in BR
All i want is a good chicken DUM biryani in BR
This post was edited on 8/8/17 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 8/8/17 at 1:57 pm to fightin tigers
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Thanks. Might go tonight.
Lemme know if you get in tonight. I did opentable and first was Sunday.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 1:59 pm to t00f
Looks like an Indian version of Shaya, and that's not a bad thing at all. Got to get uptown folk to dip lightly into ethnic cuisines
Posted on 8/8/17 at 2:01 pm to Fox McLeod
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Looks like an Indian version of Shaya
I was actually thinking the same thing. We just ate there a couple weeks ago.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 2:24 pm to t00f
Had the same thought. I want to buy the platter on which the oysters are served.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 2:25 pm to lsupride87
The authentic cuisine is meant to be produced cheaply is all I meant.
And pork vindaloo is supposed to be simple , somewhat spicy.. and tasty..
Now maybe they are using tenderloin or even a local overpriced chop..
Upscale tasting and beautifully presented plates with authentic spices doesn't have to be a price rape.
And pork vindaloo is supposed to be simple , somewhat spicy.. and tasty..
Now maybe they are using tenderloin or even a local overpriced chop..
Upscale tasting and beautifully presented plates with authentic spices doesn't have to be a price rape.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 2:40 pm to lsupride87
that food looks fricking delicious
Posted on 8/8/17 at 3:14 pm to t00f
Looks pretty awesome, I might try to get in next week.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 3:25 pm to Epic Cajun
The rain helped us on Saturday. Didn't have a reservation, but there were no-shows. You should be able to sit at the bar without a reservation. Definitely an Indian Shaya is what it feels like. The interior is warm, with lots of dark woods and orange/amber colors. Good spot to take a date.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 4:56 pm to vilma4prez
Who says that the "authentic" food has to be produced cheaply? Like there aren't wealthy Indians who want upscale settings and food? LOL 1 billion people in the country aren't all poor.
So it's okay to charge $$$ for non-"ethnic" food, but not for Indian food?
So it's okay to charge $$$ for non-"ethnic" food, but not for Indian food?
Posted on 8/8/17 at 8:21 pm to vilma4prez
Hell yeah man. No Italian place should ever charge more than 8 dollars for a pasta dish. Maybe 10 bucks for a pizza. And don't forget every burger needs to be under 6 bucks.
Probably one of the biggest misconceptions about dining. Know why that "street food" in India or Singapore costs next to nothing? Because they aren't paying rent, wages, insurance, liquor license fees, a linen supplier, a plumber for when the shitter backs up, or an accountant to keep it all straight. Not to mention an attorney to keep it all above board.
Probably one of the biggest misconceptions about dining. Know why that "street food" in India or Singapore costs next to nothing? Because they aren't paying rent, wages, insurance, liquor license fees, a linen supplier, a plumber for when the shitter backs up, or an accountant to keep it all straight. Not to mention an attorney to keep it all above board.
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