New Saffron

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1. Adam Shaw ★★★★★

   Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. The food was stupendous. I had a chicken madras with some mushroom rice and garlic naan, couldn’t have been happier, the flavours got better either every bite. Thanks again to all the staff. Will 100% be back down when I’m on my travels again.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Elaine Upton ★★★★★

   Fabulous, food Fabulous, service Fabulous. Love this restaurant, a must if you love Indian food, it is very special here, a touch of the authentic India. Very well presented, hot, and flavours are awesome. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

   almost 7 months ago
3. Raymond Bewry ★★★★★

   Two friends and I decided to take a 45-minute drive to Thetford to sample the cuisine at the New Saffron Indian restaurant. Upon arrival, a friendly staff member warmly welcomed us and guided us to our table. The service was quick and attentive, and the food was absolutely delightful. We ordered Aloo Gobi and Madras Shobzi, accompanied by lemon rice and chapati — every dish was bursting with flavor and freshly made. The spice levels were perfectly balanced, and the portions were generous. The lemon rice added a refreshing tang that paired wonderfully with the curries. For dessert, we enjoyed coconut and chocolate ice cream. During our visit, the owner came over to greet us and share some fascinating background about his restaurant, which he originally opened seven years ago, although it has been at its current location for only two years. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic and satisfying Indian cuisine. We’ll definitely be ordering again!

   almost 8 months ago

1. shanice sprague ★★★★★

   The best Indian food in Thetford! Could not fault the food, the service, anything. We’ve eaten here several times now & we have always had a lovely time with the best food. Sal (I think was his name) is such an attentive waiter & nothing is ever any trouble for him. All of the staff are lovely & Shipon (the owner) truly cares about his customers and the food which comes across each and every visit.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Amanda Kartikasari ★★☆☆☆

   Stopped by Thetford for dinner on our way back to London and chose this place based on its high Google ratings. The food leans towards a milder and slightly sweeter profile, which the staff mentioned aligns with their regular customers’ preferences. Some dishes lacked seasoning, but the staff explained that they intentionally keep flavors subtle so diners can adjust them to their own taste (with table salt). This approach may work for some but might not appeal to those who prefer richer, more robust spices. Service was generally attentive, though discussions around feedback could have been handled more smoothly. The staff explained their reasoning, including that during Ramadan, chefs are unable to taste the food while cooking. While understandable, a more open approach to feedback—such as proactively offering adjustments or recommendations—could have made the experience feel more accommodating. The atmosphere was fine for a casual meal, but nothing particularly stood out. If you enjoy gentler flavors, this restaurant might be worth a visit. However, those looking for bolder, more traditional seasoning may find it underwhelming.

   almost 11 months ago
3. Rebecca Gibson ★☆☆☆☆

   I have no idea what went wrong, or why our experience was so different to the many other great reviews but firstly our rice and poppadoms were left of on our delivery; there was a lot of confusion and we had to practically beg for our two portions of rice to be redelivered. As for the quality of food itself the curries lacked any depth or spice. My jalfrezi had no heat and was bright red, ie use of food coloring. Also lacked the pepper and onion used in such a dish, the sides of potatoes were tinned/frozen. Perhaps the dine-in experience is better! Very underwhelming for us though :(

   almost 3 years ago

1. Lee Walker ★★★★☆

   Top place for a takeaway. Stayed in the area and fancied a curry. Great service and lovely welcome from the staff. Felt like I'd been going here for years! We really enjoyed all our food. Only minor grumble is we didn't get any onions but nothing major. If you're in the area I'd definitely recommend.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Sid B ★★★★☆

   Not the best curry I've ever had but the place was quite nice anyway. Edit: the curry was still great though not saying it was bad! It was tikka masala but think it wasn't spicy enough

   almost 3 years ago
3. Peter Davies ★★★★★

   Fabulous place for a sit down Indian. Staff really friendly and helpful. Encouraged to go for the Sunday evening buffet (which was actually cheaper than choosing from the normal menu) and we're really glad we did. Tasty, hot food with just the right amount of spice. Drinks well priced too. Will definitely visit again next time we're in the area.

   almost 3 years ago

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