We were missing our favorite place in SD, did a yelp search and came up with Saffron. It was really close so we decided to give it a try. It's in a quiet strip mall so parking is plentiful, although at first we saw it as a red flag, we quickly decided that wasn't the case.
The ambiance is a little off. You walk into a really brightly lit bar area, with no recognizable hostess station. Although we were greeted quickly and with a big smile from the bartender and were passed off to a hostess who seated us immediately. Here's where I do not really know how to express myself well. Everyone was happy and helpful, the place is bright and cheery, but something is off. I think the tables are as welcoming and maybe the place has TOO much lighting. Sort of reminded me of a cafeteria that had been dressed up with some bright colors and lot's of curtains.
The important part the food, was AWESOME. We ordered chicken samosas and chicken pankora's to start with. Both were excellent. We especially enjoyed the samosas. The chicken meat was ground and mixed with wonderful spices, very very tasty. For dinner we ordered lamb vindaloo and chicken masala tandoori. Again both plates were fantastic especially with the garlic naan we ordered.
We really enjoyed our dinner and the staff was very attentive, we never wanted for anything. I would like to see the ambiance set up better for dinner, something less bright and maybe a little more intimate.