Rupali Dean
A blend of flavours graces the new menu that convergence reminiscence under the red and golden backdrops of Saffron. Executive Chef Arun Mathur, believes food to be an artistic medium that represents his journey compassing over 24 years. A true devotee of refreshing lost recipes, his passion roots from his interest to test with authentic ingredients and devise sumptuous flavours. Be ready to be enjoyably surprise by plate after plate of stellar dishes, posing an elegant, fresh take on sharing food.
A jubilant riot of aromas and textures, fragrant with spices and the cleverness of culinary techniques, and as fine-looking as they are enjoyable. Chef Mathur reveals a real mastery of flavours and textures that can be sensed in the delectable Murgh Shekhawat cooked with yoghurt, onion, tomato and chilli, and even in his Nalli Roganjosh an aromatic lamb dish infused with chillies and yogurt and cooked to perfection or the Zaffrani Guchhi aur chilgoza ka pulao, an ode to Kashmir’s love for food.
The restaurant is a balmy strip of foodie fun and a meal of North Indian dishes adds a measure of gustatory refinement. My vote also goes to Anari Ananas and Masala Malai which has a flavour so unique and distinct and marries well with the spiced Burrata. The stir-fried ladyfinger with raw mango and parathas is a highlight.
There is nothing random on any of Mathur’s plates, nothing there that serves to simply look appealing; everything is on the plate for a reason. You can end this gastronomic delight with a pick from the exotic dessert menu including Khubani Ka Meetha made with slow poached dried apricot, or a creamy Peshawari pista kesar phirnee. Delicious food, set against the gorgeous ambience, with flavours that linger in your mouth – that’s the essence of the Saffron’s new menu! Foodies will appreciate the careful detail given to each dish, from the superior ingredients to the expert hands that craft each dish. Service is unobtrusive, yet efficient. Just when you think Indian cuisine is getting too predictable, Saffron’s magnificence is refreshing and memorable.
SAFFRON GURGAON
Tridents’ homage to traditional Indian cuisine, where gastronomic experts preserve and reinvent the lost flavours of India. Saffron serves everlasting recipes from the northern belt, echoing the plains of Punjab, the valleys of Kashmir, the sandbanks of Rajasthan and the royals of Lucknow, a concord that comes alive on your plate.
Location: The Trident Hotel, 433, Udyog Vihar, Phase 5, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122016 Contact: 0124 245 0505 Timings: Open for Lunch & Dinner
