Zaffron Kitchen – Indian
Stepping into Zaffron Kitchen, guests are greeted by the intoxicating aroma of saffron-infused rice and flame-grilled meats, setting the stage for a vibrant journey through traditional Afghan flavors. The table becomes a tapestry of rich textures, from the crisp, golden edges of stuffed bolanee and velvety swirls of baba ghanoush to the tender, caramelized sweetness of slow-cooked kadoo. Each dish, whether a delicate plate of vegetable manti or succulent chicken kebabs, invites diners to linger over a soulful meal that celebrates the aromatic heritage of the Silk Road.
183, Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY, 12308 https://zaffronk.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Zaffron Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Zaffron Kitchen
Zaffron Kitchen in Schenectady has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Side of White Rice and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Zaffron Kitchen
Zaffron Kitchen in Schenectady has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Zaffron Kitchen
Zaffron Kitchen in Schenectady has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baba Ghanoush, Bolanee and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Zaffron Kitchen
Zaffron Kitchen in Schenectady has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Kebab Rice Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Zaffron Kitchen
Zaffron Kitchen in Schenectady has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ayran Original. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Zaffron Kitchen
Zaffron Kitchen in Schenectady has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Zaffron Kitchen
Zaffron Kitchen in Schenectady has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Side of White Rice and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Zaffron Kitchen
Zaffron Kitchen in Schenectady has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baba Ghanoush, Bolanee and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Zaffron Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fattoush Salad | 113.7 g | 52.6 g |
| Chicken Gyro Over Rice | 51.1 g | 31.9 g |
| Zaffron Burger Meal | 123.3 g | 28.3 g |
| Cream Roll | 0.8 g | 24.7 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Chicken Kebab Rice Plate | 20.9 g | 22.6 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Baklava | 28 g | 5.3 g |
| Cake Slice | 62.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Garden Salad | 11.6 g | 3.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Bolanee - $10.99: Served with garlic and mint yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $5.99: Mashed chickpeas with garlic tahini, served with naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Badenjan (Eggplant) - $6.99: Pan-seared eggplant with garlic and herbs, topped with garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kadoo (Butternut Squash) - $6.99: Pan-seared butternut squash with lemon-sweet-zesty sauce, topped with garlic yogurt and mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $5.99: Mashed roasted eggplant with parsley, served with naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $6.99: Fried chickpeas, parsley, and herbs, served with white sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grape Leaves - $5.99: Stuffed with rice, garlic, and herbs, topped with olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dynamite Jumbo Shrimp - $8.99: Zaffron battered jumbo fried shrimp served with mild Zaffire sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aushak (Vegetable Manti) - $9.99: Leeks and herbs filled dumplings topped with creamy garlic yogurt sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Kebab Rice Plate - $14.99: Marinated chicken breast grilled, choice of brown basmati or white saffron rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank with Kabuli Palow - $19.99: Marinated lamb foreshank served with signature Afghan Basmati rice, raisins, and carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaffire Surf & Turf - $26.99: Sweet and zesty shrimp with Ribeye steak kebab and aromatic white saffron rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaffron Burger Meal - $13.99: Burger on brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, white sauce, fries, and soda Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro Over Rice - $13.99: Served over rice with choice of toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chop Rice Plate - $23.99: Spring lamb chops with choice of rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Salad - $9.99: Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $10.99: Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, cabbage, olives, dry mint with garlic pita chips and lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $11.99: Tomato, onion, cucumber, chickpeas, dry mint, lemon juice, green pepper, pickled cabbage, olives with tahini maple dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mangonada Smoothie - $6.99: Real mango chunks with chamoy and tajin
- Piña Colada - $6.99: Pineapple and coconut blend
- Ayran Original - $3.99: Yogurt drink Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Soda Bottle - $2.99: 20 oz. Pepsi products
- Bottled Water - $1.99: 20 oz. Dasani
Desserts
- Baklava - $4.99: Filled with nuts and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cream Roll - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cake Slice - $5.99: Flavor varies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Sides
- Fries - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Naan - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of White Rice - $5.99: White saffron rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Zaffron Kitchen
- Is Zaffron Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Zaffron Kitchen has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad, Side of White Rice and Fries.
- What can I eat at Zaffron Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Garden Salad, Side of White Rice and Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Zaffron Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Garden Salad and Side of White Rice.
- Is Zaffron Kitchen gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Zaffron Kitchen?
- Fattoush Salad, at roughly 52.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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