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| - I have eaten a lot of Indian food in my life: in India, United Kingdom, and from Maine to South Florida. I think I am good at discerning the difference in quality presented by the many Indian restaurants in the USA.
Saffron gets a grade of A - outstanding.
The ambiance is pleasant inside (or diners may choose outside). Service is friendly, helpful, attentive.
This evening we shared a bottle of the house Merlot ($22) and the Maharaja Dinner for two ($49.99). So, with tax and 22% tip, total bill only $94.
The Maharaja Dinner starts with papadum and spices and then a chicken appetizer that was yummy. Then for entrées, it includes a tandori sizzler of chicken and lamb with lots of onions and peppers, basmati rice, and nan/bread. For our optional entrées we chose Baingan Bharta (eggplant) and Rogan Josh (lamb). We ordered everything medium spicy and it was just that. Food was simply delicious. When our orders arrived we thought "no way can we eat all this" but it was too good to eat in moderation. So, we violated the deadly sin of GLUTTONY. Oh well, try to eat less tomorrow (not likely, on vacation now). And, the special dinner for two includes dessert. Gotta let out my belt a notch.
Bottom line is that Charlotte has a great Indian restaurant here for locals to enjoy regularly and visitors to check out while they're here.
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