Saffron Indian Kitchen in Philadelphia, PA

4.7(219)Philadelphia, PA
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 219 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Philadelphia, PA • 4.7★
Saffron Indian Kitchen, located in Philadelphia, PA, offers an Indian buffet experience. Situated at 423 W Girard Ave in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, this establishment has earned a 4.7-star rating from 219 reviews. Service options include dine-in, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The restaurant provides hours, a website, and a phone number for customer inquiries. For those seeking an Indian buffet in Philadelphia, Saffron Indian Kitchen presents a well-regarded option with multiple service choices.

Good to know

  • Saffron Indian Kitchen has a listed address in Philadelphia, PA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 219 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
423 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 964-9223
Today
11:30 AM–9 PM
Rating
4.7 (219 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Curbside PickupDine-InNo-Contact Delivery

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
0/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

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

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

👍 4.5 weighted · 219 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.7 from 219 reviews(↓ 0.24 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median219 / 190 median
0950 (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 (4.7) with the city average (4.18) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 950+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
saturday
Closed
sunday
12–9 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Accepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryDeliveryTakeout

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
 Fast service

Popular Dishes

4 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Lamb$25.004 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$24.003 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$20.003 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$26.002 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

219 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Saffron Indian Kitchen?

Saffron Indian Kitchen has a 4.7-star rating based on 219 customer reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
38
Retail & Shopping
20
Miscellaneous Services
11
Transportation & Automotive
9
Recreation & Entertainment
5
Arts & Culture
4

94 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Place Of Worships

Mt Tabor Ame Church

Place Of Worship

961 North 7th Street

~0.2 mi
Childs Memorial Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi

Gallerys

Karlie Gallery

Gallery

1311 Frankford Avenue

~0.5 mi

Theatres

Punch Line Philly

Theatre

33 East Laurel Street

~0.6 mi
+1 215-606-6555Website

Banks

RBC

Bank

180 West Girard Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00
+1 215-922-4500

Restaurants

Las Cazuelas

Restaurant

~147 ft
EAT

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
D’Oliva evoo Pizza & Grill

Restaurant

1009 North Bodine Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 10:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00
+1 215-454-6798Website
El Camino Real

Restaurant

1040 North 2nd Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa,Su 10:00-02:00
+1-215-925-1110Website
Que Chula Es Puebla

Restaurant

1356 North 2nd Street

~0.3 miMo-Th, Su 10:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 10:00-22:00
+1-215-203-0404Website
Primary Plant Based

Restaurant

161 West Girard Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website
Urban Village Brewing Company

Restaurant

1001 North 2nd Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-02:00
+1-267-687-1961Website
Happy Bites

Restaurant

1445 North American Street

~0.3 miWe-Fr 17:00-21:00 "check website for modified hours"; Sa 15:00-21:00 "check website for modified hours"; Su 13:00-18:00 "check website for modified hours"
+1-215-301-6222Website

Bars

The Fire

Bar

412 West Girard Avenue

~234 ft
Bardot

Bar

447 Poplar Street

~0.3 mi
+1-267-639-4761Website
Punch Buggy Brewing Company

Bar

1445 North American Street

~0.3 miMo-Tu 17:00-22:00; We-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
+1-215-620-2053Website
Gunner's Run

Bar

1001 North 2nd Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-02:00
+1 215-923-4600Website
Crabby Cafe & Sports Bar

Bar

1050 North Hancock Street

~0.4 miSu-Th 11:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
North Bowl

Bar

909 North 2nd Street

~0.5 mi
+1 215-238-2695Website
R&D Cocktail Bar

Bar

1206 Frankford Avenue

~0.5 mi
Fishtown Tavern

Bar

1301 Frankford Avenue

~0.5 mi12:00-02:00

Cafes

One Shot Coffee & Cafe

Cafe

217 West George Street

~0.3 mi
+1 215-627-1620Website
Nourish

Cafe

177 West Girard Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 267-761-9242
Es Cafe Lounge

Cafe

1447 North American Street

~0.3 mi
+1-267-973-8003
Menagerie Coffee

Cafe

908 North 3rd Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Website
La Colombe Coffee Roasters

Cafe

1335 Frankford Avenue

~0.5 miSu-Th 07:00-19:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00
+1 267-479-1600Website
Madison K Cookies

Cafe

800 North 2nd Street

~0.5 miWe-Fr 12:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00
+1 215-660-9616Website
Gryphon Cafe

Cafe

~0.6 miMo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-15:00
Higher Grounds Cafe

Cafe

631 North 3rd Street

~0.6 mi
+1 215-922-3745Website

Pubs

Wissahickon Brewing Co

Pub

1526 North American Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Frankford Hall

Pub

1210 Frankford Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-215-634-3338Website
Other Half Brewing

Pub

1002 Canal Street

~0.6 miMo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
+1 917-259-1014Website

Fast Foods

El Greco Pizza

Fast Food

~0.4 miMo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-22:00
Dunkin'

Fast Food

917 West Girard Avenue

~0.4 mi04:30-21:00
+1 215-769-0137Website
Love & Honey Fried Chicken

Fast Food

1100 North Front Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-215-789-7878Website
Joe's Steaks and Soda Shop

Fast Food

1 West Girard Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-215-423-5637Website
Heffe Tacos

Fast Food

1431 Frankford Avenue

~0.6 mi
Dunkin'

Fast Food

329 Spring Garden Street

~0.6 miMo 06:00-19:00; Tu-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-15:00
+1 215-923-2515Website
Popeyes

Fast Food

327 Spring Garden Street

~0.6 mi09:30-23:00
Website

Ice Creams

Just Cravings

Ice Cream

946 North 2nd Street

~0.4 miSu-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Website
Weckerly's Ice Cream

Ice Cream

9 West Girard Avenue

~0.5 mi

Bakerys

Cake Life

Bakery

1306 Frankford Avenue

~0.5 mi
Website
Ramona Susan's Bake Shop

Bakery

1255 Marlborough Street

~0.6 mi
+1-215-203-1980

Fire Stations

Fire Engine Company 29

Fire Station

~285 ft

Polices

Philadelphia Police Harrison Mini Station

Police

~0.5 mi

Pharmacys

ACME Pharmacy

Pharmacy

180 West Girard Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-16:00
+1 215-574-1221
9th & Girard Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.4 mi

Clinics

11th Street Family Health Services

Clinic

~0.6 mi

Animal Trainings

Zoom Room

Animal Training

180 West Girard Avenue

~0.3 mi

Hairdressers

Style on Second Hair Studio

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi

Dojos

Action Karate Northern Liberties

Dojo

862 North 3rd Street

~0.4 miWednesday 9-9 PM Thursday 9-9 PM Saturday 9-9 PM Sun- Mon- Friday Closed Tuesday 9-9 PM
+1-267-762-2205Website
Urban Defense Martial Arts and Fitness Center

Dojo

725 North 6th Street

~0.5 mi
+1 267-974-0287Website

Beautys

Viva Care Solutions

Beauty

1613 Germantown Avenue

~0.4 miTuesday and Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Wednesday 10 am–7 pm, Thursday and Friday 10 am–6 pm
+1 215-681-1295Website

Car Sharings

Front & Girard

Car Sharing

~0.4 mi
Frankford & Thompson

Car Sharing

~0.5 mi
3rd & Fairmount

Car Sharing

~0.6 mi
Website

Music Venues

The Fillmore Philadelphia

Music Venue

29 East Allen Street

~0.6 mi
+1 215-309-0150Website
Foundry

Music Venue

29 East Allen Street

~0.6 mi
+1 215-309-0150Website
Brooklyn Bowl

Music Venue

1009 Canal Street

~0.6 miTh,Fr 18:00+; Sa 14:00+
+1 215-606-4950Website

Nightclubs

Kung Fu Necktie

Nightclub

1248 North Front Street

~0.4 mi
+1-215-291-4919Website

Fitness Centres

Amrita Yoga and Wellness

Fitness Centre

1204 Frankford Avenue

~0.5 mi
Website
Warhorse Barbell Club

Fitness Centre

801 North 2nd Street

~0.5 mi
+1-267-254-2844Website
Crossfit Love

Fitness Centre

941 North Front Street

~0.6 mi
+1 267-687-2858Website

Hackerspaces

NextFab

Hackerspace

1800 North American Street

~0.6 miSa-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr off
Website

Clothes

Germantown and Girard ave. Sneakervilla

Clothes

~0.2 mi

Opticians

Trend Eye Care

Optician

180 West Girard Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-215-554-6222Website

Supermarkets

Acme

Supermarket

180 West Girard Avenue

~0.3 mi07:00-23:00
+1 215-574-2922Website
Giant

Supermarket

~0.3 mi

Conveniences

Poplar Food Market

Convenience

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
Website
Mendez Grocery Store

Convenience

~0.3 mi
G&V Grocery

Convenience

~0.4 mi
3J's Food Market

Convenience

801 North 2nd Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-10:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-19:00
+1 215-279-7488Website
V&S Supermarket

Convenience

~0.5 mi

Alcohols

Fine Wine & Good Spirits

Alcohol

180 West Girard Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00, Su 12:00-17:00
+1 215-560-5011Website
Girard Beer Distributor

Alcohol

~0.4 mi

Greengrocers

Almanac Market

Greengrocer

~0.3 mi

Variety Stores

DGX

Variety Store

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1 267-831-3870Website
DGX

Variety Store

1001 North 2nd Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 09:00-23:00
Website
Dollar General

Variety Store

~0.4 mi
Website
Head Games Philly

Variety Store

5 West Girard Avenue

~0.5 mi
Website
Dollar Tree

Variety Store

1100 West Girard Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-20:00
+1 215-918-9031Website

Musics

Creep Records

Music

1050 #76 North Hancock Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
+1 267-239-2037Website

Laundrys

The Laundry Café

Laundry

~0.4 mi24/7

Grocerys

F. Jaquez Deli and Grocery

Grocery

727 North 6th Street

~0.5 mi
+1-215-928-0606

Social Facilitys

99 Adult Day Care II

Social Facility

1535 North 7th Street

~0.4 mi
BM Oakley Memorial Temple Church

Social Facility

1535 North 7th Street

~0.4 miTu, Th 12:00-14:00
+1-215-235-5113
Zion Gardens Apartments

Social Facility

1101 West Girard Avenue

~0.6 miTu,Th 13:00-15:00
+1 215-235-3233

Bicycle Rentals

3rd & Girard

Bicycle Rental

317 West Girard Avenue

~0.1 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
6th & Girard

Bicycle Rental

1000 North 6th Street

~0.1 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
6th & Master

Bicycle Rental

1410 North 6th Street

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
Thompson & Franklin

Bicycle Rental

720 Thompson Street

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
3rd & Wildey, Liberty Lands Park

Bicycle Rental

955 North 3rd Street

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
2nd & George

Bicycle Rental

1019 North 2nd Street

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
American & Oxford

Bicycle Rental

235 Oxford Street

~0.4 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
Girard & Hutchinson

Bicycle Rental

915 West Girard Avenue

~0.4 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website

Fuels

Liberty

Fuel

~0.3 mi

Artworks

Don Quixote

Artwork

~0.2 mi