Warm spice, open fire, Leeds
North Indian curries and charcoal grill, cooked with a master chef’s 34 years of care. Tables are held seven days a week — pick any date, including Saturday and Sunday, within opening hours.
Fresh ingredients, no shortcuts
We source fresh each morning and grind our spices in-house. What arrives at your table carries the full depth of a master chef's hand.
34 years, recognised with national awards
Master Chef, Curry of the Year and Chef of the Year sit behind a kitchen that still sources fresh every morning.
From Rodley tables, glowing reviews
For over 34 years, guests have left our tables with full plates and warm words. Here's what they carry home.
The black and gold room sets the stage, but the lamb biryani stole it. Slow-cooked, fragrant, and worth every mile from Leeds.
Priya Sharma
Birthday dinner guest
We came for the awards and stayed for the butter chicken. It's the kind of meal you think about days later, quietly.
James Whitfield
Regular from Rodley
You can taste the fresh-ground spices in every dish. This isn't a curry house, it's a craft. A master's craft.
Aisha Khan
Anniversary celebration guest
The tandoori platter arrived still crackling. Char-grilled, golden, and honest. We've already booked our next table.
Robert Hughes
Dinner party host
A table set by a master chef in Rodley, Leeds
For thirty-four years, our chef has cooked with fresh-ground spices and a steady hand. That journey lands here, in a black and gold room built for unhurried evenings.
Good to know before you visit
We would love to hear from you
Do you take reservations for dinner?
Yes, we welcome dinner reservations by phone or email. We recommend booking ahead for weekends and special occasions, as our tables and the tandoor fill up quickly.
What dishes are grilled fresh at Saffron Ember?
Fresh from the grill, Saffron Ember brings the heat with tandoori classics, sizzling tikka, succulent seekh kebabs, and char-kissed chops — each marinated in house spices and cooked over open flames for that unmistakable smoky depth.
Can you accommodate dietary needs or allergies?
Our kitchen can adapt many dishes for common requirements. Please let us know about any allergies when you book, and we will take care with fresh preparation.
Are children welcome in the restaurant?
Yes, we are a family-friendly grill house. Let us know you are bringing little ones, and we can suggest milder dishes they will enjoy.
Do you serve vegetarian options?
We do. Our menu includes a full range of vegetarian dishes, from slow-cooked paneer and dal to fresh vegetable curries.
Can we book the restaurant for a special occasion?
We happily host celebrations. Call us to discuss your event, and we will help arrange a menu and setting that suit the occasion.
Book your table at Saffron Ember tonight
The tandoor is lit, the spices are fresh. Call 01135480518 or book online to secure your place in Rodley, Leeds.
