Zaaffran Fine Indian Restaurant & BBQ

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7.4

Zaaffran Fine Indian Restaurant & BBQ Recommended based on its 293 reviews
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Food
7.6
Ambience
7.8
Service
7.2
Value
6.9

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Zaaffran Fine Indian Restaurant & BBQ Address

Harbourside Centre
Level 2, 10 Darling Dr
Darling Harbour NSW 2000
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Cuisines

Barbeque, Indian, Vegetarian


Chef

Vikrant Kapoor


Prices

Average Meal Price $38 - based on one entree & main course only

General Price
Entrees $10.80-$17.00
Mains $17.50-$29.80
Desserts $2.90-$11.00
See special offers on Eatability page.
Set Menu - Our banquets start from $34.90/$43.90 per person for lunch/dinner. Less for Vegetarians.

Minimum diners 2. You may create your own banquet by choosing dishes from our a la carte menu.

We can tailor-make a banquet to suit any group, small or large.

Lunch
Set Menu - Lunch Banquet prices are from $33.90. Less for Vegetarians. Minimum 2 diners.

Pre-selection recommended for groups for the best price advantage.

Banquet
Banquet $33.90-$65.00
Min No of Guests 2

Prices last updated:  03/2012


Bookings

Bookings are preferred
Bookings highly recommended for most days and essential for Fri/Sat nights.

For the best waterfront views, it is advisable to book several days ahead.

Bookings of 8 or more may require a special Reservation Form.

Please contact the restaurant for details.


Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 200

Private Function Room
For complete privacy, with doors shut, the capacity is 20. However, upto 40 diners may be seated, with semi-privacy.
Seating Capacity 20


Hours

Lunch
Mon to Sun Noon - 2:30pm
Dinner
Sun to Thu 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri to Sat 6pm - 10:15pm
Remarks
Closing time is actually just the kitchen deadline for last food orders. Diners may stay longer if they wish.
Open on Christmas Eve
Open on New Years Eve
Open on Public Holidays


Entertainment/Live Music

Darling Harbour Fireworks and Live Entertainment on the waterfront on many days of the year. Please call for details.


Specialties

  • Unique cuisine with many dishes never before served in Australia. Our best-sellers: BIRYANI: Rice and Chicken combined under flaky pastry and baked. Plus Lobster Curry!
  • Crowd-pleasers: BBQ treats, such as mouth-watering Chicken Tenderloins, Chicken Kebabs, Lamb Kebabs, Lamb Cutlets & Beef Ribs
  • Tailor-made banquets: $34.90 pp for lunch & $43.90 for dinner. Our banquets include 7 or more dishes, plus many accompaniments
  • BBQ Banquet with seafood for $54.50 per person. Less at lunch-time.

Serves

Serves Lunch
Serves Dinner
Serves Late Dining
Serves Takeaway


Classifications

Restaurants


Categories

Accessibility
Wheelchair Access

Bookings Online
Restaurant Bookings

Dietary Standards
Cater to Special Diets
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
MSG Free
Vegan

Dining Atmospheres
Fine Dining
Good for Business Dining
Good For Groups
Hip and Trendy
Romantic and Intimate

Dining Features
Banquet
Child Friendly
Child Friendly Highchairs
Has Bar
Licensed
Outdoor Dining
Private Room

View
City View
Water View


Payment Types Accepted

JCB
Amex
Visa
Mastercard
EFTPos

Parking

Ample or Convenient Parking
Parking Suggestions
Please park at Harbourside Car Park (managed by Wilson Parking) on 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont. A footbridge, over Darling Drive connects this lot to our centre. This is the closest lot to us, just 2 minutes walk! Discount parking: Flat rate of $12* for 24 hours (provided you spend at least $40). Ticket must be validated before 9pm at the Harbourside customer service desk. Ticket valid for 24 hours from time of entry to Harbourside car park. Above rates correct at time of printing, but subject to change without notice.


Notes

We are happy to cater for diners' allergies and dietary restrictions. Examples: gluten-free for coeliacs, vegan, vegetarian, halal, jain etc. Advance notice may be required in some cases.


Established in 1998



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Overview of Zaaffran Fine Indian Restaurant & BBQ

Here's what the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2010 says about Zaaffran: “... a menu as diverse and colourful as the subcontinent itself ... favourites include enormous lamb shanks in an intriguing sauce of red wine and pureed apricots, and a panoply of aromatics, served with mushroom naan. Service is a sea of smiles and politeness from waiters...worth seeking out...”

The Darling Harbour views are a bonus. http://www.zaaffran.com/Great-Indian-Cuisine-in-Sydney-s-Darling-Harbour.html

There should be a sign at Zaaffran’s entrance saying: 'Please leave your preconceptions of Indian food at the door'. Only then could one truly understand the magic of Zaaffran.

Lonely Planet says it the best: "Zaaffran will change the way you think about Indian food.."

Close to monorail and tram. Only 10 minutes from Town Hall. Discount parking nearby. View details on Eatability page.



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    User Reviews of Zaaffran Fine Indian Restaurant & BBQ, Darling Harbour

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    9.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     


    Zaaffran! Authentic Indian food in Sydney! When people recommended this place, I really thought they were joking.

    It wasn’t too long before we arrived in Sydney from India and were already scouting for good Indian food. We tried a few other restaurants and take outs, but they were never as good as back at home. Most of them tasted like they were cooked to meet western standards. So with this experience, we didn’t expect too much from Zaaffran.

    We booked well in advance to snare a window table overlooking Darling Harbor. We were greeted by the manager himself and escorted to our table. This was a pleasant surprise because I had never experienced this level of hospitality anywhere in an Indian restaurant. Both the menu and beverage list offered very unique items. Despite being a Tuesday, the restaurant was filling up fast.

    We enjoyed watching the reflection of the setting sun over the beautiful Darling Harbor. At twilight it was a sight to behold the heavenly shades of nightfall, which were then replaced by the reflection of city skyline lights in the shimmering waters.

    Although we're Indian, the waiter needed to explain many unfamiliar dishes from various Indian regions and she advised us to try the ‘Silver Platter’ which was a specialty under the 'Grand' Feast. And grand it did turn out to be!

    First came the entree of mixed seafood which was not only good to eat but was also a visual treat. Next, we were each presented with five tasting mains on individual Silver Platters. Believe me when I say this, we had never seen anything that grand in any Indian restaurant. The waiter told us that this type of cuisine was only served in a handful of Six-star places in India and we had to agree. The grand feast is the best way to experience food from different corners of India with all their individual visual and taste sensations.

    We enjoyed almost all the entrees and mains, in particular the seafood and the lamb shanks, with the meat falling off the bone. However, we thought that the lamb in the other curry should have been more tender. I didn’t enjoy the mushroom naan either. These were the only 2 blemishes which prevented me giving a food score of 10. The dessert though was fantastic.

    Zaaffran broadened my view of Indian restaurants outside India. I found the most authentic Indian food infused with a modern touch. It definitely scores in service and presentation. One last piece of advice to all would be, please make a booking if you wish to enjoy this culinary explosion of Indian spices because it is by far the busiest Indian restaurants I have ever seen.

    Jun 12, 2010 

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    Sydney Gastronome
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    8 Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  7     


    Has to be one of the best Indian Restaurants going around. If you love meat, try the lamb, it practically falls off the bone in front of you! I loved the stuffed mushrooms and the chicken biriyani too. If you are new to Indian or just a regular eater of Indian food wanting to guarantee a great food experience with a city view to match, come to this place. I have been here three times now and have always felt very welcomed by the staff there.

    Jun 04, 2010 

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    SeanM
    4


    10 Highly Recommended

    Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     


    "During my brief Visit to Sydney. Zaaffran Indian Restaurant where royalty comes to eat" is their motto, the service is unquestionably very good, and you do feel like royalty because of it. Zaaffran is a restaurant that everyone should try out at least once. My friend told me about it and I went for lunch, and the buffet was inexpensive and delicious. The restaurant itself is a small, cozy place with cute view and lighting.

    The food (especially the Chicken Biryani) was fresh and sizzling, with the plate leaving a trail of seasoned aromas behind it. The hostess is atentive and helpful with her recommendations of spicy or mild dishes (all of which were
    awesome).

    Lastly, the bathroom was extremely clean, the cleanest I've ever seen in an Asian restaurant. For me, the bathroom is really the critical point. If the staff can take the time to clean out the bathroom, it suggests their service and food is worth a try. I experienced eating at Zaaffran earlier this week, and I must say, I definitely did not regret the experience. Go try Zaaffran!

    Jun 01, 2010 

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    Ramesh C Mamghirmalani
    1


    9.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  9     


    Had a great time! We were a group of ten and the restaurant handled us extremely well. The BBQ banquet was marvelous and the views to die for, thanks Zaaffran!

    May 24, 2010 

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    sydeat
    78


    2.3 Not Recommended

    Food  2      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  2     


    A family of six celebrating our 3 year old's birthday, we had an extremely bad and bitter experience. The waiter brought two naans less than were ordered. We patiently awaited for them and thrice the waiter went to check on them. So much so, that we had finished eating our food.

    Of course, one of us did not have enough to eat as we had not received our naans! Then, finally, the waiter again checked, and informed us, that the chef said that all the naans had been served, and there is nothing that can be done now. There was neither any remorse nor any apology by the staff for our such pathetic treatment, not near expected from any decent and sophisticated restaurant.


    Response from Management:
    Most complainants prefer to blast away at the management online after the event, when they could have easily addressed the issue on the spot, so that the matter could have been corrected there and then.

    However, you actually told us about your complaint when you dined last week and the manager came to your table to discuss the matter. Even though our Head Chef as well as the waiter had confirmed that all the ordered naans had in fact been served, we still offered to serve additional ones at no cost but you declined the offer.

    You said no to our offer of additional free naans because you said that your children were restless and that you had to go. Thereupon, we offered to not only serve free naans, but even free ice cream to quiet the children, but this offer was also not accepted.

    On a large table, when many people are sharing the food, one or two diners may feel left out and subsequently complain that the food was not delivered as ordered. Although we were 100% certain that the naans had indeed been served, we still took the naans off the bill as you did not want additional portions served (at no cost).

    You have only given your own version of events, without a mention of how we tried to redress the situation. We apologized several times at the table and then again when you came to the counter to pay your bill. At that time you had stated that everything was fine so we are now saddened to see your complaint in print.

    To show our own good will, we would still like to express once more our apologies for your experience. On your next visit, we offer you not only the free naans, but even more freebies, plus more profuse apologies.

    May 21, 2010 

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    Star5
    2



    6.5 Recommended

    Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  6      Value  6     


    Great food. Good service. Really loved the lamb. Definitely going to go back!

    May 18, 2010 

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    bunnyface
    2


    7.5 Recommended

    Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  8     


    Wonderful family gathering, very well accommodated with young children and hostess was very helpful. Food was wonderful for 1st experience Indian. Would recommend for all!

    May 15, 2010 

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    foodhog6
    2


    9.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  9     


    A couple of weeks ago my family dined at Zaaffran to celebrate my birthday. All the arrangements had been conducted by phone and email with two of the Zaaffran staff (Rush and Monica) who were exceptionally helpful with advice and expertise on selecting a banquet menu that would suit our budget and the allergy requirements of one of our party.

    Seating arrangements by the window were also taken into consideration so we could all take advantage of the view, a factor given most of the guests were from out of town. It was great to be able to personalise the banquet, choosing a menu that suited our tastes, allowing the group to focus on enjoying itself rather go through the interminable discussion deciding what to eat.

    From the moment we arrived and were seated, everything flowed smoothly due to the attentiveness of the staff, with the added touch of individually printed coloured menus commemorating my 60th birthday celebration.

    The food was divine and seemed to be a modern interpretation of some well known Indian favourites heightened by the Zaaffran signature treatment. It was difficult to decide on a favourite, a toss up between the Crusted Snapper fillets in a tomato, coconut, coriander and curry leaf sauce or the Lamb Cutlets tandoor smoked in spices. The rose, lychee and pistachio ice cream was a delicious ending to a faultless dining experience from inception to completion.

    May 02, 2010 

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    7.5 Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  5     


    Excellent food and wine, we left full and very impressed. Was a little bit pricey but didn't leave feeling disappointed or ripped off like many of the other restaurants at Darling Harbour.

    May 02, 2010 

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    aerobixangel
    45


    9 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  8     


    Been there a few times and have had excellent service and food throughout the night. A must go for anyone looking for a great platter, views and service.

    Apr 25, 2010 

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