Saffron India Barrel House menu

Indian restaurant dishes in Asheville with current prices. Menu information is provided for reference. Prices and availability may change.

Appetizers

  • Chili Chicken or Paneer —

    $12.95

    Golden-fried chicken or paneer tossed with ginger, garlic, and a hint of soy. Crispy, flavorful, and the perfect start to your meal.

  • Vegetable Samosas —

    $9.95

    Crisp handcrafted pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas. Served with refreshing mint chutney and sweet tamarind sauce.

  • Punjabi Pakoras —

    $9.95

    Crispy vegetable fritters made with a chickpea-rice batter, mixed with spring onions, cilantro, and traditional spices. A classic Punjabi snack.

  • Cauliflower Manchurian

    $11.95
  • Chicken Manchurian

    $12.95
  • Shrimp Manchurian

    $13.95
  • Samosa Chaat —

    $10.95

    Crushed samosas layered with masala chickpeas, tangy chutneys, onions, cilantro, and creamy raita. A beloved Indian street-food favorite.

  • Shrimp Pakora —

    $12.95

    Shrimp coated in a spiced chickpea batter and fried to a golden crisp. Served with fresh mint chutney.

  • Chicken 65 —

    $11.95

    Spiced, tangy cubes of chicken marinated in yogurt, tamarind, onions, bell peppers, and cilantro. A bold South Indian classic.

  • Chicken Pakoras —

    $11.95

    Tender chicken strips marinated in ginger, garlic, and chili, then deep-fried to perfection. Served with tamarind and mint chutneys.

Sides & Accompaniments

  • Achar —

    $4.95

    A fiery assortment of traditional Indian pickles, bursting with tangy, spicy, and bold flavors.

  • Mango Chutney —

    $4.95

    A sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced mango chutney infused with aromatic herbs.

  • Raita —

    $4.95

    Cooling yogurt mixed with grated cucumber and tomato, finished with roasted cumin for a warm, savory touch.

  • Papadum —

    $5.95

    Thin, crispy lentil wafers served with mint-cilantro chutney and sweet tamarind sauce. Light, crunchy, and full of flavor.

Soups & Salads

  • Sweet Potato Soup —

    $7.95

    Creamy sweet potato purée blended with ginger and fresh herbs.

  • Chicken Soup —

    $8.95

    A comforting, aromatic chicken broth with tender pieces and warming herbs.

  • Lentil Soup —

    $7.95

    A hearty bowl of slow-cooked lentils simmered with tomatoes, onions, herbs, and mild spices.

  • Cucumber Salad —

    $5.95

    Fresh cucumber, tomato, and onion tossed with herbs, lemon, and light seasoning for a crisp refresher.

Chicken Specialty

  • Chicken Badam Korma —

    $20.95

    Tender chicken simmered in a luxurious almond and cashew sauce, finished with nuts and plump raisins.

  • Chicken Tikka Masala —

    $20.95

    Juicy marinated chicken breast in a creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices.

  • Chicken Vindaloo —

    $20.95

    Bold, fiery, and tangy—chicken and potatoes cooked in a spice-packed Goan-style curry for heat lovers.

  • Chicken Kolhapuri —

    $20.95

    Chicken cooked with cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, sesame, poppy seeds, and coconut, creating a rich and aromatic flavor.

  • Chicken Krahi —

    $20.95

    Boneless chicken sautéed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and traditional spices for a vibrant, savory dish.

  • Chicken Mango —

    $20.95

    Tender chicken cooked in a creamy mango sauce with mild spices for a sweet, tropical, and savory balance.

  • Chicken Xacuti —

    $23.95

    A Goan specialty featuring chicken simmered with roasted coconut, poppy seeds, and aromatic spices, offering deep, layered flavors.

  • Chicken Saag —

    $20.95

    Tender chicken simmered with fresh spinach, herbs, and mild spices, creating a wholesome, earthy curry full of comforting flavor.

  • Butter Chicken —

    $21.95

    Tandoori-marinated chicken cooked in a silky tomato-butter sauce enriched with cream, fragrant spices, and a touch of sweetness. A beloved Indian classic.

Lamb Specialty

  • Lamb Vindaloo —

    $23.95

    Tender lamb cooked in a fiery Goan-style sauce with vinegar, garlic, and bold spices for a hot, tangy finish.

  • Lamb Korma —

    $23.95

    Succulent lamb simmered in a creamy cashew-almond sauce with mild, aromatic spices.

  • Lamb Xacuti —

    $23.95

    A Goan specialty made with roasted coconut, poppy seeds, and a complex blend of spices for a deep, rich flavor.

  • Lamb Kolhapuri —

    $23.95

    A spicy Maharashtrian curry featuring roasted coconut, red chilies, and traditional Kolhapuri masala.

  • Lamb Saag —

    $23.95

    Tender lamb cooked with fresh spinach, herbs, and mild spices for an earthy, wholesome curry.

  • Lamb Tikka Masala —

    $23.95

    Marinated lamb served in a rich tomato-cream sauce seasoned with spices and herbs—a classic favorite.

  • Lamb Mango Wala —

    $21.95

    Lamb simmered in a creamy mango sauce with mild spices for a sweet, savory, tropical flavor.

  • Lamb Rogan Josh —

    $23.95

    A Kashmiri-style lamb curry slow-cooked with bold spices, yogurt, and aromatic herbs for a deep, flavorful finish.

Tandoori Specialty

  • Tandoori Shrimp —

    $23.95

    Jumbo shrimp marinated in smoky tandoori spices and grilled to perfection.

  • Tandoori Chicken —

    $22.95

    Half chicken marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, roasted in the tandoor for bold flavor and tenderness.

  • Chicken Tikka —

    $22.95

    Boneless chicken pieces marinated with spices and grilled to a juicy, flavorful finish

  • Salmon Tikka —

    $23.95

    Flaky salmon fillet seasoned with aromatic Indian spices and char-grilled in the tandoor.

  • Lamb Chops —

    $24.95

    Tender lamb chops marinated in traditional spices and grilled to perfection.

Seafood Corner

  • Goan Shrimp Curry —

    $23.95

    Succulent shrimp simmered in a mildly spiced, creamy coconut-milk sauce—a coastal Goan classic.

  • Madras Fish Curry —

    $23.95

    Fresh fish cooked in a tangy, tamarind-infused Madras curry with onions, ginger, and bold South Indian spices.

  • Shrimp Vindaloo —

    $23.95

    Jumbo shrimp simmered in a fiery, tangy Goan-style vindaloo curry—bold, spicy, and unforgettable.

  • Seafood Avial —

    $22.95

    A South Indian–inspired medley of seafood cooked in a rich coconut and coconut-yogurt sauce with mild spices for a creamy, comforting finish.

Biryani

  • Vegetable Biryani —

    $21.95

    Aromatic basmati rice layered with fresh vegetables, saffron, mild spices, and a touch of nuts. Served with raita.

  • Lamb Biryani —

    $24.95

    A royal Mughlai classic—tender lamb simmered in rich curry spices and cooked with saffron-infused basmati rice and nuts. Served with raita.

  • Chicken Biryani —

    $22.95

    Flavorful chicken marinated in traditional Indian spices and saffron, steam-cooked with fragrant basmati rice. Served with raita.

  • Shrimp Biryani —

    $23.95

    Succulent shrimp marinated in aromatic seasonings and saffron, gently steam-cooked with basmati rice to perfection. Served with raita.

Vegetarian Classics

  • Dal Tadka (Yellow Split) – Vegan —

    $18.95

    Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, ginger, onions, and tomatoes for a comforting, flavorful dish.

  • Dal Makhni – Vegan —

    $18.95

    Slow-cooked black lentils seasoned with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic for a rich, earthy flavor.

  • Chana Masala – Vegan —

    $18.95

    Chickpeas and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, onions, and ginger in mild, aromatic spices.

  • Aloo Gobi —

    $18.95

    Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and traditional spices.

  • Baingan Bharta – Vegan —

    $18.95

    Roasted eggplant sautéed with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger for a smoky, rustic flavor.

  • Aloo Baingan – Vegan —

    $18.95

    Eggplant cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, ginger, and aromatic spices.

  • Malai Kofta —

    $19.95

    Vegetable and paneer dumplings served in a smooth, creamy, mildly spiced sauce.

  • Bhindi Masala —

    $18.95

    Tender okra stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and traditional Indian seasonings.

  • Aloo Palak – Vegan —

    $18.95

    Spinach and potatoes cooked in a mild, herb-infused sauce.

  • Chana Saag – Vegan —

    $18.95

    Chickpeas simmered with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and ginger.

  • Sabzi Palak – Vegan —

    $18.95

    Mixed vegetables cooked with spinach in a mildly spiced herb sauce.

  • Paneer Butter Masala —

    $19.95

    Paneer in a creamy tomato-butter sauce flavored with mild spices.

  • Vegetable Masala —

    $18.95

    A colorful medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful tomato–onion masala sauce.

  • Navratan Korma —

    $18.95

    A royal blend of mixed vegetables and nuts in a rich, mildly sweet cream sauce.

  • Mutter Paneer —

    $19.95

    Paneer and green peas cooked in a lightly seasoned tomato–onion gravy.

  • Palak Paneer —

    $19.95

    Fresh spinach simmered with soft paneer cubes in a gently spiced, herb-infused sauce.

Breads

  • Naan —

    $4.95

    Soft, fluffy traditional Indian flatbread baked in the tandoor.

  • Garlic Naan —

    $5.95

    Naan topped with fresh garlic and butter, baked to golden perfection.

  • Bullet Naan —

    $5.95

    Thin, crisp naan lightly spiced and baked to a golden finish.

  • Peshwari Naan —

    $6.95

    Sweet naan stuffed with a blend of nuts and raisins.

  • Keema Naan —

    $6.95

    Naan filled with spiced minced meat for rich flavor.

  • Tandoori Roti —

    $4.95

    Whole wheat flatbread baked in the traditional clay tandoor.

  • Onion Kulcha —

    $6.95

    Soft naan stuffed with seasoned onions and baked golden.

  • Aloo Paratha —

    $6.95

    Whole wheat bread filled with spiced mashed potatoes.

Desserts

  • Kheer —

    $6.95

    Traditional rice pudding infused with cardamom, saffron, and garnished with nuts.

  • Gulab Jamun —

    $7.95

    Soft, warm milk dumplings soaked in a fragrant spiced sugar syrup.

  • Mango Kulfi —

    $5.95

    Rich and creamy traditional Indian mango ice cream.

  • Chocolate Lava Cake —

    $6.95

    Warm, decadent chocolate cake with a molten center—rich, indulgent, and irresistible.

Visit Saffron India Barrel House

1459 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, Asheville, NC 28804

(828) 281-3613

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Hours

Mon11 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed - Thu11 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri - Sun11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM