TO START

Starters worth slowing down for

We don't rush the first course. Each starter is built by hand, fresh each day, and meant to be shared slowly.

Hand-rolled kebabs

£9.50

Minced lamb, fresh ginger, and green chilli, shaped by hand and char-grilled over coals.

Crisp street bites

£8.00

Golden, thin-crusted chaat with cooling yoghurt, tamarind, and a scatter of pomegranate.

Tandoor-grilled wings

£9.00

Chicken wings marinated overnight in hung curd and fresh-ground spices, finished in the tandoor.

Garden pakoras

£7.50

Seasonal vegetables in a spiced chickpea batter, fried crisp and served with mint chutney.

Smoked paneer skewers

£8.50

House-made paneer, charred at the edges, glazed with butter and a whisper of smoked paprika.

Lentil soup

£6.50

Slow-cooked yellow lentils with garlic, cumin, and a swirl of cream. Calm before the spice.

Prawn 65

£11.00

Crisp fried prawns tossed with curry leaves, garlic, and a hot-sour chilli glaze.

Lamb keema samosas

£9.50

Spiced minced lamb, caramelised onion, and peas in shatter-crisp pastry, with tamarind dip.

Onion bajis

£7.00

Thin-sliced onion in a spiced gram-flour batter, fried until shatter-crisp, with mint chutney.

SIGNATURE CURRIES & GRILLS

Curries from the pot, tandoor from the fire

Slow-simmered house curries and overnight-marinated tandoori mains, finished in our Leeds kitchen with fresh-ground spices and a charred tandoor edge.

House curries — from £10.95

Slow-simmered sauces built on fresh-ground spices and finished with ghee. Ask the team which curry is on the pot tonight.

Tandoori grills — from £12.95

Chicken, lamb and seafood marinated overnight, then cooked in the clay oven until the edges catch gold.

Chef's biryani — from £13.95

Basmati layered with saffron, tender meat and whole spices, sealed and steamed the traditional way.

Chicken Tikka — £9.95

Chicken marinated in yoghurt and spice, chargrilled for a smoky, tender finish.

Butter Chicken — £11.95

Tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with butter, warm spice and a gentle sweetness.

Lamb Rogan Josh — £12.95

Kashmiri-style lamb in a deep red gravy of browned onion, yoghurt and whole garam masala.

Goan Fish Curry — £13.50

Firm white fish in a coconut, tamarind and chilli sauce, bright with coriander and mustard seed.

Chana Masala — £10.50

Chickpeas slow-cooked with tomato, cumin and amchoor — a full-flavoured vegetarian house favourite.

Saag Paneer — £10.95

Handmade paneer folded through wilted spinach, garlic and a touch of cream.

Vegetable Jalfrezi — £10.95

Peppers, onion and seasonal vegetables wok-tossed in a hot, tangy tomato masala.

Dal Tadka — £9.50

Yellow lentils tempered with ghee, cumin, garlic and dried chilli — rich, simple and vegetarian.

Tandoori Mixed Grill — £16.95

Chicken tikka, lamb seekh, tandoori chicken and king prawn from the clay oven, served with salad and mint chutney.

Lamb Seekh Kebab — £11.95

Minced lamb with garlic, chilli and garam masala, grilled on skewers until the outside is charred.

Tandoori Lamb Chops — £15.95

Chops marinated in yoghurt, ginger and smoked paprika, then fired in the tandoor until the fat crisps.

Tandoori King Prawns — £16.50

Jumbo prawns in mustard, chilli and garlic, cooked over charcoal so the shells pick up smoke.

Chicken Shashlik — £13.95

Tikka chicken with peppers, onion and tomato, charred on the grill and finished with lemon.

Paneer Tikka — £11.50

House paneer cubes marinated in tandoori masala and grilled until the edges blister.

Tandoori Salmon — £15.50

Salmon steaks in dill, chilli and yoghurt, cooked in the clay oven so the skin crisps and the centre stays moist.

SIDES & EXTRAS

The sides that round out a Saffron Ember meal

Crisp poppadoms, warm naan, fragrant rice, and house sauces sit beside every curry, ready to scoop, wrap, and mop the plate.

Chips

£3.50

Thick-cut potatoes fried until golden and crisp, served hot with salt and a squeeze of lemon.

Garlic Naan

£3.25

Soft tandoor bread blistered at the edges, brushed with garlic butter and chopped coriander.

Saffron Pilau

£3.75

Basmati steamed with whole spices and a thread of saffron, light enough to carry every sauce.

House Sauces

£2.00

Mint raita, tamarind, and chilli pickle in small bowls so every bite can be tuned.

Poppadoms

£2.50

Thin, crackling discs fried to order and stacked with mango chutney and onion salad.

Peshwari Naan

£3.75

Sweet coconut and almond filling sealed in tandoor bread, dusted with crushed pistachios.

Tandoori Roti

£2.75

Wholemeal flatbread slapped to the clay wall, chewy at the rim and smoky from the fire.

Onion Bhaji

£4.25

Shredded onion in gram-flour batter, fried until lacy and served with mint chutney.

Saag Aloo

£5.50

New potatoes and spinach cooked with cumin, garlic, and a knob of butter.

Soft drinks

Coke, lemonade, juice, and still or sparkling water sit with every table. We are connected to the pub next door, so beer, wine, and spirits can be brought through whenever you want them.

Coca-Cola

£2.80

Classic Coke, ice-cold in a bottle or over ice.

Diet Coke

£2.80

The same fizz without the sugar, poured over ice.

Coca-Cola Zero

£2.80

Zero-sugar Coke with the original taste, served chilled.

Lemonade

£2.80

Clear, sharp lemonade, still or with ice.

Sprite

£2.80

Lemon-lime soda, cold and lightly sparkling.

Fanta Orange

£2.80

Orange soda with a bright, sweet fizz.

Still Water

£2.20

Chilled bottled still water.

Sparkling Water

£2.40

Lightly sparkling bottled water over ice.

Orange Juice

£3.00

Fresh-tasting orange juice, served chilled.

Apple Juice

£3.00

Crisp apple juice, no added sparkle.

Mango Lassi

£3.75

Yoghurt blended with ripe mango, cold and thick.

Ginger Beer

£3.20

Spicy ginger beer with a proper bite, over ice.

DIETARY FAQ

Ask us about any dish

Every question gets a straight answer from our kitchen.

Can you adjust the spice level of a dish?

Yes. Tell your server your preferred heat when you order. Our chef builds each dish to your taste, from mild to the authentic level you see pictured.

Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?

We do. Many of our curries and grills are naturally plant-based, and we can adapt others on request. Just ask, and the kitchen will guide you.

Are your dishes gluten-free?

Several dishes are naturally gluten-free, including our tandoori grills and lentil-based curries. We can also prepare others without gluten on request.

Do you have dairy-free or nut-free options?

We can prepare many dishes without cream, ghee, or nuts. Let us know your dietary needs when you book, and we will have the kitchen ready.

How do you handle food allergies?

Tell us about any allergy when you arrive, and we will flag it to the chef. We aim to adapt dishes where possible without compromising the original flavour.

Can children's meals be made milder?

Of course. We prepare a gentler version of many dishes for younger guests, using the same fresh-ground spices in lighter proportions.

Still have questions?

Call 07857 983952 or email saffronember31@gmail.com and we will help you choose.

Elegantly set dining table with black plates and gold cutlery in a candlelit restaurant

Ready to taste the journey?

Book your table at Saffron Ember in Rodley, Leeds for an evening of slow-cooked curries and char-grilled tandoori specialties.