Saffron

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7 / 10

6 expert reviews

“San Diego’s first authentic Thai restaurant is known for its healthy saffron-marinated rotisserie chicken, Thai noodles, salads and fragrant soups.”

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Fodor's Fodor's
"Outdoor tables on a narrow sidewalk and inexpensive prices make this and the neighboring Saffron Thai Grilled Chicken takeout worth a short detour from Old Town."
Zagat Zagat
""Mouthwatering" rotisserie chicken and "amazing" sauces "rock" at chef Su-Mei Yu's Saffron Chicken in Mission Hills." Full review
Gayot Gayot
12.0
"Fresh seasonal Thai cooking along with dishes from Korea, India and Vietnam." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The food is really fresh and I love the pumpkin, coconut, tapioca pudding they have every fall. Also, they have a refreshing home-made ginger ale- the best I've ever tasted!" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Su-Mei Yu opened her tiny Saffron Thai Grilled Chicken takeout in 1985 and quickly earned kudos for creating healthy, easy meals" Full review