Zaaffran in Harbourside Menu

Lunch/Dinner Menu

VEGETARIAN STARTERS

MINI POORIES WITH SPICED POTATOES; DOUSED WITH MINT/TAMARIND LIQUOR: GOL GUPPA	$10.80
WHEAT CRISPS WITH A TOPPING OF POTATOES, DATE-TAMARIND CHUTNEY AND MINT CHUTNEY; BESAN VERMICELLI: ALOO PAPRI CHAAT	$10.80
CRISP SPICED POTATO MINI PATTIES LACED WITH YOGHURT, DATE-TAMARIND AND MINT TOPPINGS: ALOO TIKKI CHAAT	$11.30
OVEN BAKED & SMOKED CUP MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH ONION, TOMATO, PANEER, CHEESE & BASIL MIX: DULARI KUMBH	$11.50
CRISP BEETROOT PATTIES SMOKED WITH GINGER, GREEN CHILLI AND ‘GARAM MASALA’; DATE AND TAMARIND CHUTNEY; AVOCADO DIP: CHOOKUNDAR KAY GILAVAAT	$11.20
PANEER CHUNKS – TANDOOR GRILLED WITH CAPSICUMS, PINEAPPLE AND ONIONS; MINT CHUTNEY; SWEET ‘N’ CHILLI MANGO DIP: TANDOORI AACHARI PANEER	$12.80
JUMBO POORIES WITH SPICED CHANA AND POTATOES; DRIZZLED WITH MINT, TAMARIND CHUTNIES: RAJ KACCHORI	$13.80
MESCLUN, OLIVES, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, CUCUMBER, CARROT & TOMATO; LEMONY - EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL DRESSING: CHOP SALAD	$10.50

NON-VEGETARIAN STARTERS

CHICKEN TENDERLOINS – GILDED GOLD IN THE TANDOOR WITH PEPPER, GINGER, GARLIC AND CURRY LEAF: DAKHNI KEBAB	$15.50
TANDOORI CHICKEN (MARYLAND), GRILLED WITH RED CHILLIES, GINGER, GARLIC AND GARAM MASALA: BHATTIYAAR DA KUKAR	$14.50
CHICKEN TIKKA GRILLED WITH GINGER, GARLIC, GARAM MASALA AND RED CHILLIES; MINT CHUTNEY; AVOCADO DIP: MURGH KAY SUNHERAY TIKKAY	$14.50
CRISP QUEENSLAND BARRAMUNDI FILLETS WITH GINGER, GARLIC, GREEN CHILLI, MINT & CORRIANDER; MINT CHUTNEY: MACCHLI HARYANDI	$17.00
SALMON – OVEN ROASTED WITH YOGHURT, GINGER, GARLIC, CHILLI, LEMON JUICE & GARAM MASALA; ONION TOMATO & PRAWN TOPPING; POTATO SMASH; LEMON-TURMERIC REDUCTION; MINT CHUTNEY: MACCHLI CHARMINAR	$20.30
KING PRAWNS TANDOOR-GRILLED IN CREAMY YOGHURT MARINADE WITH GINGER, GREEN CHILLI & SEEDED MUSTARD; MINT CHUTNEY & ICEBERG SALAD: SARSON DÉ JHEENGAY	$16.50
TANDOOR GLAZED SKEWERED LAMB MINCE WITH GOLDEN ONIONS, MINT, CORIANDER, GINGER, GREEN CHILLI AND ‘GARAM MASALA’: PESHAWARI SEEKH	$15.00
LAMB CUTLETS – TANDOOR SMOKED WITH A POUNDED SPICE MIX OF CARDAMOM, CLOVE, & STAR-ANISE BAY LEAF; ONION AND GARLIC; CRUST; GARLIC DIP AND MINT CHUTNEY: BHOONA MASALEY DÉ CHAAMPEY	$15.00
MIXED VEGETARIAN STARTER BEETROOT PATTY, TANDOORI PANEER & TANDOORI MUSHROOM	$17.00 PER PERSON
MIXED STARTER CHICKEN TENDERLOIN, BEETROOT PATTY & LAMB CUTLET	$18.00 PER PERSON
MIXED SEAFOOD STARTER SELECTION OF SALMON, PRAWN & SEASONAL FISH	$22.00 PER PERSON

VEGETARIAN MAINS

CREAMY SPINACH KOFTAS, STUFFED WITH A SWEET AND TANGY JUMBLE OF CORN, TOASTED NUTS, SULTANAS, GREEN CHILLI AND GINGER; SIMMERED IN A FLAVOURSOME AND FULL-BODIED TOMATO SAUCE: KHAZANA-E-LAZZAT	$24.30
INDIAN CHEESE SIMMERED IN AN ONION-TOMATO MASALA WITH GINGER, CHILLI AND CORIANDER: PANEER MAKHAN MASALA	$22.50
PANEER AND CORN IN A FENUGREEK-FLAVOURED, GARLICKY SPINACH SAUCE: PANEER AUR MAKKAI PALAK	$22.50
SELECTION OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES, CHICKPEAS & POTATOES IN A FENUGREEK-FLAVOURED, GARLICKY SPINACH SAUCE: SUBZ MILONI	$19.00
STIR FRY OF BABY OKRA IN A ‘CHAT PATTA’ ONION TOMATO MASALA: SOOKHI BHINDI	$21.30
STIRFRIED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES IN AN ONION MASALA WITH GINGER, GREEN CHILLI AND CUMIN SEEDS: ALOO GOBHI	$20.90
YELLOW LENTILS COOKED WITH GREEN CHILLI, TURMERIC AND CURRY LEAF: DAAL TADKEWALI	$18.50
DICED EGGPLANT STIRFRIED WITH ONIONS, GINGER, GREEN CHILI, PEPPER, ‘CHAAT MASALA’, AND CORIANDER: KHUSWALE BAINGAN	$20.50
SEASONAL VEGETABLES AND RICE COMBINED WITH ‘GARAM MASALA’, MINT, GINGER AND GREEN CHILI; RAITA: SUBZ BIRYANI	$24.80

JUST CURRIES

PRAWNS IN COCONUT SAUCE OF ONION, TOMATO, GARLIC, CHILLIES & GINGER; WITH, CARDAMON, CLOVE, CASSIA LEAF; (MAY BE PREPARED WITH SCALLOPS AND CALAMARI AS WELL, IF PREFERRED): CHINGRI MALAI CURRY	$29.50
THE EVER POPULAR GOAN PRAWN CURRY: (THIS DISH MAY BE PREPARED WITH SCALLOPS AND CALAMARI AS WELL, IF PREFERRED): SUNGTAE CHI KODHI	$29.50
CHICKEN IN AN AROMATIC, FULLBODIED TOMATO, AND ONION SAUCE; INFUSED WITH CARDAMOM AND CLOVE; SPIKED WITH RED CHILLI: MURGH TARI DA	$26.80
CHICKEN SIMMERED IN A CARDAMOM-BAY LEAF FLAVOURED TOMATO SAUCE WITH CREAM AND SUNDRIED FENUGREEK LEAVES (AKA BUTTER CHICKEN): MURGH MAKHANI	$26.80
DICED LAMB SLOW COOKED WITH A COMPOUND SPICE MIX OF BLACK PEPPER, CARDAMOM, CLOVE CORIANDER, GINGER AND GARLIC IN A CARAMELIZED ONION - TOMATO MASALA: GOSHT KALIMIRI	$27.50
BEEF IN A GINGER, GARLIC, RED CHILLI, CORIANDER, PEPPER, CINNAMON & ONION SAUCE WITH MALT VINEGAR: VINDALOO	$25.60

ZAAFFRAN’S FAVOURITES

PERENNIAL FAVOURITE - GOAN FISH (SEASONAL REEF) CURRY: NISHTAE CHI KODHI	$28.50
YEARLING BEEF RIBS – BRAISED AND ROASTED WITH YOGHURT, GARLIC, CHILLI & ‘GARAM MASALA; SERVED WITH NAAN: PASLIYAAN MAJNOON	$31.90
LOBSTER MEAT STIRFRIED WITH TOMATOES, ONIONS, GINGER, AND MUSTARD SEED WITH A SPRINKLING (THIS DISH TAKES 30 MINS) OF COCONUT MILK; WITH IDDIAPPAM: GOORUR-E-DARIYA	$39.50
TANDOORI CHICKEN (MARYLAND), GRILLED WITH RED CILLIES, GINGER, GARLIC AND GARAM MASALA: BHATTIYAAR DA KUKAR	$26.50
BIRYANI RICE AND CHICKEN WITH ‘BIRISTA’, ‘GARAM MASALA’, MINT AND SAFFRON COMBINED UNDER FLAKY PASTRY; SERVED WITH RAITA (THIS DISH TAKES 30 MINS): ZAAFFRAN KHOORUS BIRYANI	$25.80 / $32.90
LAMB CUTLETS – TANDOOR SMOKED WITH A POUNDED SPICE MIX OF CARDAMOM, CLOVE, & STAR-ANISE BAY LEAF; ONION AND GARLIC; CRUST; GARLIC DIP AND MINT CHUTNEY: BHOONA MASALEY DÉ CHAAMPEY	$29.80
WHOLE LAMB SHANKS SLOW COOKED IN AN ONION, TOMATO & YOGHURT SAUCE WITH TRUSHED CHILLI, CORIANDER & FENNEL SEEDS; SERVED WITH GARLIC NAAN: BIRBALI NULLI	$29.50
SALMON – OVEN ROASTED WITH ‘TULSI AND SUVA’ YOGHURT, GOLDEN GARLIC, CHILLI, LEMON JUICE & GARAM MASALA; CAPSICUMS & PRAWN TOPPING; MASH; LEMON-TURMERIC REDUCTION; MINT CHUTNEY: MACCHLI SARTAJ	$32.90
CHICKEN TENDERLOINS STIRFRIED IN A TOMATO, ONION, CASHEW, GARLIC & CURRY LEAF MASALA WITH QASOORI METHI: NIZAMI KARAHI MURGH	$28.50
DICED GOAT IN A HEARTY HOME-STYLE SAUCE OF ONIONS, TOMATOES AND WHOLE SPICES: GOAT CURRY	$28.50
CHICKEN TENDERLOIN, LAMB CUTLET, BEETROOT PATTY, WHEAT CRISPS, BAKED MUSHROOMS, TANDOORI PANEER, PRAWN & SEASONAL FISH WITH MUSHROOM AND GARLIC NAAN: ZAAFFRAN PLATTER FOR 2 (TO SHARE)	$80.00

SIDE DISHES

MESCLUN, OLIVES, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, CUCUMBER, CARROT & TOMATO; LEMONY EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE DRESSING; CHOP SALAD	$10.50
SALAD OF CHOPPED ONION, CUCUMBER & TOMATO: KACHUMBER	$3.90
YOGHURT WITH GRATED CUCUMBER AND ROASTED GROUND CUMIN: RAITA	$3.90
VEGETABLES (WITH NON-VEG MAINS ONLY) YELLOW LENTILS/MIXED VEGGIES/CAULIFLOWER–POTATO	$9.50
CHUTNEYS (MANGO/EGGPLANT)	$3.90
PICKLES (LIME/CHILLI)	$3.90
PAPPADAMS	$3.90

RICE

AROMATIC BASMATI RICE INFUSED WITH SAFFRON: PER PERSON ZAAFFRANI CHAWAL	$3.00
AROMATIC STEAMED BASMATI RICE: PER PERSON KHUSHKA CHAWAL	$2.50
RICE STRING-HOPPERS: IDDIAPPAM	$3.90

FRESHLY-BAKED BREADS FROM THE TANDOOR

INDIAN BREAD: NAAN	$4.20
MULTI-LAYERED, BUTTERED BREAD: MAKHANI NAAN	$4.20
GARLIC BREAD: LASOONI NAAN	$4.20
WHOLEMEAL BREAD: ROTI	$4.20
MULTI-LAYERED, BUTTERED WHOLEMEAL BREAD: PARATHA	$4.20
STUFFED WHOLEMEAL BREAD WITH SEASONED MASHED POTATOES, GREEN CHILLI AND GINGER: ALOO PARATHA	$5.60
NAAN WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE: CHEESE NAAN	$5.60
MUSHROOM NAAN WITH TRUFFLE BUTTER: KUMBHI NAAN	$5.60

BANQUETS

ACCOMPANIMENTS FOR ALL BANQUETS: RICE, NAAN, GARLIC NAAN, RAITA & PAPPADAM	-
A) LUNCH/DINNER (FOR 2 OR MORE PERSONS)	$52.50 PER PERSON
STARTERS: CHICKEN TENDERLOIN, LAMB SEEKH KEBAB & BEETROOT PATTY	-
MAINS: BUTTER CHICKEN, LAMB KALIMIRI, VINDALOO AND MIXED VEGETABLES	-
DESSERT: ICE CREAM/KULFI	-
- for each seafood substitution, starter or main.	Add $3 per person
- Lamb Shanks OR Goat Curry substitution	$3 extra per person
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B) VEGETARIAN BANQUET (FOR 2 OR MORE PERSONS)	$47.00 PER PERSON
STARTERS: STUFFED MUSHROOM, TANDOORI PANEER & BEETROOT PATTY	-
MAINS: PANEER MAKHAN MASALA, ALOO GOBHI, MIXED VEGETABLES AND YELLOW DAAL	-
DESSERT: ICE CREAM/KULFI	-
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C) GRAND FEAST SERVED ON A ROYAL SILVER PLATTER (FOR 2 OR MORE PERSONS)	-
3 STARTERS, 5 MAINS, ACCOMPANIMENTS AND DESSERT	-
BY SPECIAL REQUEST, A FEW DINERS’ FAVOURITES MAY BE INCLUDED	-
SEAFOOD, CHICKEN, LAMB, VEGETABLES	$65.00 PER PERSON
ALL-VEGETARIAN	$54.50 PER PERSON
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E) BBQ AND CURRY BANQUET	-

DESSERTS

GULAB JAMUN MILK DUMPLINGS FLAVOURED WITH SAFFRON AND CARDAMOM	$8.90
GULAB AUR ELAICHI KA PIYUSHI CRÈME BRULEÉ FLAVOURED WITH ROSE AND CARDAMOM	$9.90
DECADENT CHOCOLATE POTS SWISS DARK CHOCOLATE CREMES; CRÈME FRAICHE	$9.90
PHIRNEE INDIAN RICE PUDDING WITH PINEAPPLE, ALMONDS AND PISTACHIO	$8.90
STICKY DATE PUDDING STICKY DATE PUDDING SERVED WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND CARAMEL SAUCE	$9.90
WORLD’S SMALLEST DESSERT VANILLA OR PISTACHIO	$2.90

KULFIS / ICE CREAMS / SORBETS

GULAB AUR ELAICHI KULFI KULFI WITH A TWIST, FLAVOURED WITH ROSE PETALS AND GREEN CARDAMOM	$7.90
AAM KI KULFI OUR VERSION OF MANGO KULFI	$7.90
ZAAFFRAN SENSATION ICE CREAM PISTACHIO WITH SAFFRON, CARDAMOM AND ALMOND	$7.90
SYMPHONY OF 3 ABOVE	$8.50
VANILLA ICE CREAM	$7.90
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM	$7.90
SORBETS: RASPBERRY OR MANGO	$6.90

PYRAMIDS

PYRAMID OF ROSE, LYCHEE AND PISTACHIO ICE CREAM; CARAMELISED ORANGE REDUCTION	$12.50
TOBLERONE INSPIRED PYRAMID; CHOCOLATE SAUCE; MARINATED STRAWBERRIES	$12.50

COGNAC

COURVOISIER VSOP	$11.50
HENNESSY XO	$17.50
RÉMY MARTIN XO EXCELLENCE	$18.50

PORT

HANWOOD	$6.50
GALWAY PIPE	$8.00
PENFOLDS GRANDFATHER	$12.00

Tea and Coffee

BLACK TEA Distinctive tea with a soft flavour and a heady aroma; moderate caffeine level ENGLISH BREAKFAST, EARL GREY	$4.30
GREEN TEA Delicate tea that pleases with a unique, fresh flavour; low in caffeine, rich in antioxidants JASMINE GREEN, JAPANESE SENCHA	$4.30
INDIAN TEA MASALA TEA, with milk on the side, CHAI LATTE	$4.30
HERBAL INFUSIONS (caffeine free) PEPPERMINT, CHAMMOMILE, LEMONGRASS	$4.30
COFFEE & HOT CHOCOLATE SHORT BLACK, LONG BLACK, FLAT WHITE, CAPPUCCINO, CAFÉ LATTE, MACCHIATO, RISTRETTO, HOT CHOCOLATE	$4.30
AFFOGATO	$6.90
- WITH FRANGELICO	$12.50
LIQUEUR COFFEE JAMAICAN with Tia Maria MEXICAN with Kahlúa ROMAN with Amaretto IRISH with Jameson Irish Whiskey ITALIAN with Sambuca	$12.50

Kid's Menu

*All dishes in the kid's menu are mild and without chillies.	-
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Starters	-
POTATO PATTIES	$7.50
GRILLED INDIAN CHEESE	$7.50
CHICKEN TENDERLOINS	$10.00
GRILLED PRAWNS	$10.00
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Mains	-
CUMIN-SCENTED POTATOES with Naan	$10.00
LENTILS WITH RICE	$10.00
STEAMED VEGGIES	$7.50
BUTTER CHICKEN WITH RICE	$14.00
PRAWN CURRY WITH RICE	$15.00

Menu Disclaimer

Nearby Indian restaurants

Name	Cuisines
Zaaffran	Seafood, Indian

Below you'll find samples from menus of places nearby.

Nearby sample menus

Cafe Bon Sace (sample menu)

Hamburger	$4.90
Steak 'n' Egg burger	$6.10
Kabana	$2.40
Chicken 'n' Prawn Roll	$2.60
Pineapple	$0.40
Bacon 'n' Egg burger	$4.90
Hamburger 'w' Bacon & Egg	$5.70
Clean Here for the full menu for Cafe Bon Sace

The Coffee Connection (sample)

Dag Dogs	$2.40
Sea Scallops	$1.20
Seafood Basket	N/A
Battered Fish	$4.00
Small Dim Sims	$0.95
Chicken 'n' Prawn Roll	$2.60
Chicken burger	$6.90
Bacon	$0.40
Clean Here for the full menu for The Coffee Connection

Popular Menu Items

Name	Description	Cuisines
Chicken Tikka Masala	Chicken Tikka Masala is know all around the world as one of the most popular Indian dishes. Served off the bone, the chicken is cooked in a tandoor oven and then braised in a creamy, coconut sauce with a hint of tomatoes and masala spices. Mild to medium heat and served with pilau rice and peshwari naan bread, you rarely see anything left on the plate! Add Mango chutney for a little more sweetness, or lime pickle which will blow your socks off!	Indian
Lamb Madras	A hotter, sharper dish, but very popular. Strong tomato based sauce with lamb that has been marinated and braised over a period of time. Spices used include chilli, garlic, cumin, coriander and ginger, creating a much stronger flavour and without the sweetness of coconut used in many Indian dishes. Accompany with deep fried onion bhajis, naan bread and cucumber and mint raita to cool you down!	Indian
Oysters	Fresh or cooked they are wonderful and washed down with a glass of local bubbles. They are a perfect Aussie memory.	Seafood
Butter Chicken	Butter Chicken is a much loved dish in Australia. Usually served mild in restaurants, you can of course ask for added heat. It is creamy, smells divine and is full of flavour. If you have someone in your group who is not a fan of hot curries this is certainly the dish for them to try. Cashew Paste is often used to thicken the sauce which adds the richness to the dish.	Indian
Mussels	You'll find mussels on all seafood restaurant menus throughout the country. We recommend trying them simply steamed with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.	Seafood
Seared Scallops	Another very popular seafood dish are scallops, which are seared for only a minute or so on either side, and then served on a bed of cauliflower puree or roasted cauliflower. They are also served with seaweed and a soy dip, following the oriental style. Usually a starter size portion, and can sometimes feature crisped pan fried chorizo instead of bacon.	Seafood
Lobster	Lobsters are very popular as long as your wallet can afford it! Tends to be expensive most of the year but people still love them. Usual way of serving is just simply grilled and covered in garlic and herb butter, but lobster salad with baby potatoes is also popular. Quite often only the tail is served and accompanied by prawns or scallops.	Seafood
Fish	Fish is a massive part of the Australian diet, unsurprising since most of the population live on the coast! You will find a variety of fish on every seafood restaurant menu with varieties such as tuna, barramundi, flathead and salmon, just to name a few.	Seafood
Onion Bhaji	One of the most popular starter or side dishes in Indian restaurants. Shredded onion is mixed with herbs, spices and flour then deep fried in either flat rosti style cakes, or round balls. Usually served with shredded lettuce, onion, cucumber and tomato and a tray of dips, including cucumber raita, mango and red hot lime pickle.	Indian
Kingfisher	This is probably the most popular beer served in Indian restaurants, the brewery being owned by one of the richest men in the world! 5% alcohol content, but the taste is quite light and quite refreshing with a hot curry.	Indian
Champagne	Champagne and lobster go hand in hand at most of the seafood bars. Each restaurant will have their own house champagne but offering top class vintage champagnes as well such as Crystal and Louise Roderer.	Seafood
Gewurztraminer	An ‘off-white’ white wine, very light and a perfect match for seafood. Originally from the Alsace region of France, but now copied by other countries. Should not be expensive, and is similar to Sauvignon Blanc (another good choice with seafood)	Seafood

Nearby restaurants

Name	Cuisines
Cafe Stories	Modern Australian
Vieri Restaurant and Bar
Enfes Kebabs	Takeaway Food, Kebabs
Terakaza Cafe	Cafes
B&C Cafe	Cafes
Oscar's Hotel Restaurant	Modern Australian, European
Concord Cafe	Cafes, Modern Australian
Pen Cafe & Catering	Mediterranean

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Restaurant Details

Location: Harbourside
Type: Restaurant
Service: Table Service
Price: $30-$40
Phone: 0292118900
Fax: 0292118995
Email: info@zaaffran.com
Address: Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, 345 Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW, 2000, Australia
Features: Dine in, Takeaway, Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, Bankcard, American Express, Diners Club
Cuisine: Seafood, Indian
Website: http://www.zaaffran.com.au

Zaaffran

A classy, fine-dining restaurant which will change the way you think about Indian food (Lonely Planet).

Stunning harbour views. Both indoor and outside seating. Also recommended by: Sydney Morning Herald, Australia Gourmet Traveller, TimeOut, Telegraph (London), The Times of India (New Delhi) etc.

Opening Hours

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