Saffron, Far West
34 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
People recommend Saffron across its Austin locations, and one diner says the Far West branch has been consistently good. Two diners rank its tikka masala the best locally, and two others praise its lamb dishes. One diner describes it as a Nepali place whose North Indian food is surprisingly solid, and one notes many vegan options. Caveats: two commenters are unsure how authentic it is, one says it does not feel authentic in any way, and one finds it decent but prefers another place.
Address
Saffron Austin, 3616 Far W Blvd #113, Austin, TX 78731
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tikka masala, Lamb pasanda
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Saffron, Far West, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/schmidtssss in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Names Saffron as a second pick after Tarka.
- Recommendsu/Big_papi_pepperoni3 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Insists Saffron is the answer.
- Recommendsu/Grannys_wet_5353 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Names the Far West branch of Saffron as a direct answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/curlygirlatx in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Names this Saffron branch on Bee Cave Road as a direct answer to the takeout request.
- Recommendsu/oat_latte in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Names Saffron, located on the far west side, as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/GeneralOptimal10 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Says Saffron can make its dishes mild.
- Recommendsu/JohnBrambleberry in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Names Saffron as a nearby answer to the vindaloo question.
- Recommendsu/Theonethatgotherway in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Says they and friends tried local options and rank Saffron's tikka masala best.
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- Recommendsu/MyFootballAlt in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Urges the asker to visit Saffron and says its tikka masala stands out locally.
- Recommendsu/C_Hart44 in r/austinfood · Apr 2025
Says they're very fond of Saffron, though unsure how authentic it is.
- Recommendsu/willc3334 in r/austinfood · Apr 2025taste
Recommends Saffron's lamb pasanda as their regular curry order.
- Recommendsu/infinitelimits in r/austinfood · Apr 2025consistency
Says Saffron on the far west side has been consistently good.
- Recommendsu/CentralMarketYall in r/austinfood · Aug 2024variety
Says Saffron has many vegan options and can make its Tarka Dal vegan.
- Recommendsu/chinlessdancer in r/austinfood · Dec 2023taste
Says they like the north location and find its taste consistent.
- Recommendsu/ohyeesh in r/austinfood · Oct 2026taste
Calls it their favorite Indian spot so far and likes the lamb dishes.
- Recommendsu/Distinct-Ad8762 in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Suggests this place in reply to the request for Indian or Thai dinner options.
- Mixedu/kirchow in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Calls Saffron decent but prefers a different Austin place, Zaviya.
- Recommendsu/SerenityNow312 in r/austinfood · Jan 2026taste
Says Saffron is a Nepali place but praises its North Indian fare as surprisingly solid.
- Recommendsu/Mysterious_Link3961 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Rates Saffron as very good, listing it alongside their top picks.
- Recommendsu/igotthedoorTorrr in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Agrees with the earlier comment recommending Saffron.
- Recommendsu/DepressionCheri in r/austinfood · Jan 2025
Names Saffron as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Scriibb in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Says the north branch is good too, after previously using the South branch.
- Recommendsu/shiggymiggy1964 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Included among places that all hit.
- Recommendsu/Potential-Ask765 in r/austinfood · May 2026
Says they order Saffron South via delivery and enjoy it.
- Recommendsu/Flat-Requirement-488 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026
Agrees with the Saffron recommendation.
- Recommendsu/glowmagnet in r/austinfood · Dec 2025
Suggests trying Saffron as an alternative, hedged with 'maybe'.
- Recommendsu/salazario in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Lists this West branch among its suggested Indian options.
- Caveatu/normal-boy in r/austinfood · Dec 2025taste
Ordered from Saffron that day and still did not get what they wanted.
- Recommendsu/masterdesignstate in r/austinfood · Jan 2025
Agrees strongly with Saffron recommendation.
- Caveatu/rabidturbofox in r/austinfood · Apr 2025
Flatly says Saffron doesn't feel authentic in any way.
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