Las Vegas Mixtape v12: Night Fever, Atomic Paranoia, and New Asian Food Hall

Track #5: Saffron Flavors of India, in Northwest Vegas

Indian restaurants in Vegas are few and far between compared to the city’s Italian, Mexican, and Asian restaurants. With that in mind, I wanted to spotlight an exceptional Indian eatery here that hits the mark.

That place is Saffron Flavors of India—in the northwest part of town, on Tenaya Way near Craig Road—where I’ve dined a few times. The restaurant and bar opened in 2010, and chef/owner Raj Patel creates a striking mix of exotic flavors, fresh ingredients, and healthy vegetables.

The seduction starts with their perfectly made samosas—the deep-fried pastry with a potato filling, spices, and herbs. Next, we ordered the juicy Malai Chicken Tikka (marinated with ginger and other spices) and two vegetarian options: the Bhindi Masala (made with okra and tomatoes) and the Aloo Gobi (prepared with potato and cauliflower). Next time, I’m exploring their Indo-Chinese fusion offerings.