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Discover Authentic Indian Cuisine at Saffron Durham

Curries, biryani, momos and tandoor breads cooked to order near Duke, for dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.

2608 Erwin Rd #132, Durham, NC 27705
Delivery Takeout
Curries, dal, jeera rice, garlic naan and a mango lassi shared on a table at Saffron

Authentic Indian Food in Durham

Saffron Indian Cafe sits on Erwin Road, a few minutes from Duke, cooking curries, tandoor breads, chaat and biryani to order every day from 11am to 9pm. Weekday express lunch runs Monday to Friday, 11am to 2:30pm. Eat in, pick up, or have it delivered.

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Naan, curry, rice and chaat laid out on a marble table

Chef Specials and Tandoor Dishes

Chettinad and vindaloo sauces sit beside the classics, with dishes from the tandoor, momos, and a long list of vegetarian plates next to chicken, goat, lamb, beef and shrimp. Tell us how hot you like it and the kitchen cooks to your spice level.

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Saffron catering buffet line served by staff

Indian Catering in Durham, NC

Office lunches, weddings, birthdays and family gatherings: Saffron caters events of every size in Durham, with Indian buffet setups and staff on request.

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Testimonials.

What guests are saying on Google.

  • Sheeba C.

    Ordered takeout here for the 4th time, and they never disappoint. The quality and taste are always flawless. Every dish I have tried has been beautifully cooked, well-seasoned, and full of great flavor. It is wonderful to know I can always rely on them for a fantastic meal. Plus, their friendly staff makes this the perfect spot for Indian food!

  • Natalya M.

    Great place with delicious Indian food. I just love their Mango lassi. Real mango and most delicate taste. Very friendly people work in this cafe. The service is fast and caring. Very tasty food. The chef tries to count all your preferences and makes the food as spicy as you ask for. I sincerely recommend this place.

  • Jay J.

    Really good Indian cuisine at a reasonable price. Nice change of pace bunched in with a bunch of other places you’ve heard of. I recommend the Bhindi Masala Amchur (okra is the star).

  • Ryan

    Food was great. I only did medium spice on my paneer saag but I could have done more.

Rated 4.8 from 819 Google reviews

Signature Dishes Lovingly Crafted by Our Culinary Masters

The dishes Durham comes back for, each cooked to order.

  1. Creamy orange curry with chicken pieces Butter Chicken Tandoor chicken in a mild tomato and butter sauce, $17.99
  2. Biryani on a plate with a lemon wedge and microgreens Biryani Chicken, goat, lamb, beef, paneer or vegetable, from $14.99
  3. Chicken tikka masala topped with sliced radish Chicken Tikka Masala Charred chicken in a creamy spiced sauce, $17.99
  4. Chaat with yogurt, chutney, sev and fresh herbs Chaat Samosa chaat, dahi puri, aloo tikki and gol gappa, from $7.99
  5. Naan, curry, rice and chaat laid out on a marble table Naan and Curry Butter or garlic naan from the tandoor, from $1.99
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Visit our other locations

The same kitchen, two more places to find it.

Get in touch

Table bookings, catering questions or special requests: send us a note or call, and the team will get back to you.

  • Monday - Sunday 11 AM - 9 PM

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