SAFFRON NOLA in New Orleans, LA

4.5(651)$50–100New Orleans, LA
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Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 651 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

New Orleans, LA • Price $50–100 • 4.5★
SAFFRON NOLA is an Indian buffet located at 4128 Magazine St in New Orleans, LA, within the Irish Channel neighborhood. This establishment has earned a 4.5-star rating from 651 reviews. SAFFRON NOLA offers dine-in service, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range for dining is between $50 and $100. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for SAFFRON NOLA. This buffet provides a dining experience in New Orleans with multiple service options available.

Good to know

  • SAFFRON NOLA has a listed address in New Orleans, LA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 651 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA
Phone
(504) 323-2626
Today
5–9:15 PM
Price
$50–100
Rating
4.5 (651 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

🍰Great desserts

Wide selection of sweets

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score30/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
5/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 651 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.5 from 651 reviews(↓ 0.16 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median651 / 467.5 median
02,337.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.12) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2337.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
5–10 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
5–10 PM
sunday
Closed
thursday
5–9:15 PM
tuesday
5–9:15 PM
wednesday
5–9:15 PM

Pricing

Price range $50–100
Price range$50–100

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Pescatarian optionsVegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Cozy Romantic Trendy UpscaleClassyCasual dress

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Great cocktails Great dessert Great wine list

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations Usually a wait

Popular Dishes

8 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Lamb Chop Rub$5.0055 mentions
  • Pork Vindaloo$26.0033 mentions
  • Chicken Biriyani$26.0021 mentions
  • Chicken Lasooni$17.0016 mentions
  • Pakoda$13.0011 mentions
  • Grilled Shrimp Curry$32.0010 mentions
  • Crabmeat Pudha$18.009 mentions
  • Mango Chutney$8.006 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

45 items with prices
  • Autumn Crisp$15.00

    butter lettuce mix, grilled red onions. green apples, walnuts, goat cheese, crispy lentils & garlic, toasted pumpkin seeds vinaigrette

  • Pakoda$13.00

    cauliflower fritters, mint chutney.

  • Crabmeat Pudha$18.00

    Lentil pancakes, Louisiana crab, date-tamarind chutney, mint chutney.

  • Chicken Lasooni$17.00

    tandoori kababs, pickled onions, tomato masala

  • Curried Seafood Gumbo - 16oz$13.00

    jumbo lump crab, gulf shrimp, okra, basmati rice

  • Curried Seafood Gumbo - 32oz$22.00

    jumbo lump crab, gulf shrimp, okra, basmati rice

  • Chicken Biriyani$26.00

    saffron rice, crispy onions, soft-boiled egg

  • Pork Vindaloo$26.00

    goan style pork shoulder, vinegar, chilies, basmati rice

  • Grilled Shrimp Curry$32.00

    spice crusted shrimp, tomato malabar sauce, basmati rice

  • Basmati Rice - 8oz$3.00

    side of steamed basmati rice

  • Basmati Rice - 32oz$10.00

    side of steamed basmati rice

  • Makhni Daal - 16 oz$14.00

    stewed lentils and red beans.

  • Makhni Daal - 8 oz$7.00

    stewed lentils and red beans.

  • Bangin' Baingan$15.00

    roasted eggplant, tomato, fennel, onion seeds, mustard seeds, cumin

  • Raita - 8 oz$7.00

    yogurt with chopped cucumber, mint, black pepper

  • Raita - 16 oz$14.00

    yogurt with chopped cucumber, mint, black pepper

  • Truffle Naan$5.00

    Tandoori Bread with truffle oil and onion seeds

  • Plain Naan$3.00

    Tandoori Bread with butter

  • Garlic Naan$4.00

    Tandoori bread with garlic, cilantro, and butter

  • Chili-Cheese Naan$5.00

    Tandoori Bread with green chilies, cheddar, paneer

  • Raw Silk$17.00

    Tequila, mezcal, pomegranate, lemon, lime, grapefruit, black pepper, pink Himalayan salt. Shaken, served up.

  • Saffron Nola Old Fashioned$15.00

    Bourbon, mango chutney, bitters, demerara sugar. Stirred, rocks.

  • New Kid on the Block$15.00

    Tequila, rum, lime, tamarind, orgeat, orange. Shaken, crushed ice.

  • Watermelon Pop$15.00

    Vodka, aperol, watermelon shrub, sparkling rose, lemon, salt. Shaken, served up.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

651 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of SAFFRON NOLA?

SAFFRON NOLA has a 4.5-star rating based on 651 customer reviews.

Where is SAFFRON NOLA located?

SAFFRON NOLA is located at 4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
24
Retail & Shopping
14
Arts & Culture
10
Financial Services
3
Healthcare & Medical
3
Transportation & Automotive
3

62 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

62 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

Salem United Church of Christ

Place Of Worship

~410 ft
New Zion Travelers Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~504 ft
Saint Stephens Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

1025 Napoleon Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1 504-899-1378Website
Sisters of Saint Francis Convent

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
Austerlitz Street Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
Stone Ezel Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Zion Travelers Second Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Saint Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi

Librarys

Children's Resource Center - New Orleans Public Library

Library

913 Napoleon Avenue

~0.1 mi

Gallerys

ESOM ART

Gallery

3935 Magazine Street

~0.2 mi

Banks

Capital One

Bank

3540 Saint Charles Avenue

~0.5 mi
Chase

Bank

4910 Prytania St

~0.6 miMo-Su closed
+1 504-552-2590Website
First Horizon

Bank

3412 Saint Charles Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1 504 310 2830

Restaurants

SAVEUR

Restaurant

4128 Magazine Street

~20 ft
Mona's Cafe

Restaurant

4126 Magazine Street

~61 ft
Pomelo

Restaurant

4113 Magazine Street

~139 ftWe,Th 17:00-21:30; Mo,Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:30
Que Rico! Cuban Cafe

Restaurant

4200 Magazine Street

~137 ftTu-Sa 11:00-21:00
+1 504-827-1398Website
Magasin

Restaurant

4201 Magazine Street

~149 ft
Shaya

Restaurant

4213 Magazine Street

~242 ft
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza

Restaurant

4218 Magazine Street

~267 ftMo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
+1 504-894-8554Website
NOLA Boards

Restaurant

4228 Magazine St

~354 ft
+1 504-435-1485

Fast Foods

Izzo's Illegal Burrito

Fast Food

4041 Magazine Street

~324 ft

Cafes

HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery

Cafe

4332 Magazine Street

~0.1 mi
Orleans Coffee

Cafe

3445 Prytania Street

~0.6 mi
Website
Cherry Espresso Bar

Cafe

4877 Laurel Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
+1 504-875-3699

Bars

The Club Ms Mae’s

Bar

4336 Magazine Street

~0.1 mi24/7
Brothers III Lounge

Bar

4520 Magazine Street

~0.3 mi
45 Tchoup

Bar

4529 Tchoupitoulas Street

~0.4 mi
NOLA Distillery

Bar

3715 Tchoupitoulas Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-18:00
+1-504-598-5610Website
Le Bon Temps Roulé

Bar

4801 Magazine Street

~0.4 mi24/7
Grit's Bar

Bar

530 Lyons Street

~0.6 mi
Qi Qi

Bar

3441 Prytania Street

~0.6 mi
Prytania Bar

Bar

3445 Prytania Street

~0.6 mi

Pubs

Bronx Bar

Pub

4416 Magazine Street

~0.2 mi
Fat Harry's

Pub

~0.4 mi

Bakerys

Petit Paris Market

Bakery

~0.3 mi

Ice Creams

Lucy Boone Ice Cream

Ice Cream

3918 Baronne Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 12:00-21:00
+1 504-766-0571Website

Polices

New Orleans Police Department Second District

Police

~0.1 mi

Hospitals

Community Care Hospital

Hospital

1421 General Taylor Street

~0.4 mi
+1 504 899 2500Website
Touro Infirmary

Hospital

1401 Foucher Street

~0.5 mi24/7
+1 504-897-7011Website

Clinics

Touro Ambulatory Surgery Center

Clinic

3525 Prytania Street

~0.5 mi

Events Venues

Rosy's Jazz Hall

Events Venue

500 Valence Street

~0.5 mi

Parks

Lawrence Square

Park

~0.2 mi

Nightclubs

Tipitina's

Nightclub

501 Napoleon Avenue

~0.3 mi"Opens only for scheduled live music events"
+1 504-895-8477Website

Paints

Sherwin-Williams

Paint

4139 Magazine Street

~77 ftMo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
+1 504-269-5555Website

Clothes

Feet First

Clothes

Magazine Street

~96 ftMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 00:00-17:00
Buffalo Exchange

Clothes

4119 Magazine Street

~113 ftMo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00; PH off
Uptown Costume and Dancewear

Clothes

4326 Magazine Street

~0.1 mi
Marine Layer

Clothes

3939 Magazine Street

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 504-644-2612Website

Second Hands

Miss Claudia's Vintage Clothing & Costumes

Second Hand

4204 Magazine Street

~148 ftMo-We 11:00-18:00; Th-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 504-897-6310Website

Opticians

Warby Parker Frame Store

Optician

3964 Magazine Street

~0.1 miMo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Website

Musics

Peaches Records

Music

4318 Magazine Street

~0.1 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00
+1-504-282-3322

Jewelrys

Rowan

Jewelry

3947 Magazine Street

~0.1 miMo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1 504-267-4404Website
The Bead Shop

Jewelry

4612 Magazine Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 504-895-6161Website

Bicycles

Mike the Bike Guy

Bicycle

4411 Magazine Street

~0.2 miMo-Sa 11:00-17:00
+1 504 899 1344Website

Stationerys

Box Paper Scissor

Stationery

~0.2 mi

Interior Decorations

Home Malone

Interior Decoration

4610 Magazine Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00
+1 504-766-6148Website

Frames

Magazine Street Framing

Frame

3645 Magazine Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 504-899-4687Website

Parkings

Prytania Street Parking Garage

Parking

~0.5 mi
Delachise Street Parking Garage

Parking

~0.6 mi

Fuels

St. Charles Discount

Fuel

~0.6 mi
+1 504 891 8002

Attractions

The Brown Mansion

Attraction

4717 Saint Charles Avenue

~0.6 mi