🍜 Saffron - Ikebukuro (サフラン池袋)

🎨 Restaurant Gallery

📝 Introduction

Famous for the "world's spiciest curry"! An authentic Indian restaurant that is particular about its spices.

📖 Details

Saffron Ikebukuro is an authentic Indian restaurant that emphasizes spices and herbs. Just stepping into the restaurant, you can feel the exotic atmosphere unfold before you. The most popular dish, the Butter Chicken Curry, uses authentic dried milk blocks, resulting in a mild yet sophisticated flavor that even children and the elderly can enjoy without worry. However, the most attractive signature dish is the one referred to as "the world's hottest curry," which uses the "Ghost Pepper," recognized by the Guinness World Records as "the hottest chili in the world." For those who love spicy food, it is highly recommended to take on the challenge. Additionally, there is a variety of wines and beers that pair well with traditional Indian cuisine.

⭐ Highlights

The restaurant's signature dish, "The Hottest Curry in the World," has been featured in various Japanese media and is a renowned culinary specialty. If you can finish the dish, the restaurant will award you a certification. The curry is made using fresh spices imported directly from India, resulting in an excellent flavor. Additionally, it is said to have immune-boosting and beauty benefits. The restaurant insists on using additive-free ingredients, such as homemade yogurt, allowing you to enjoy a variety of meticulously crafted handmade dishes. A wide selection of Indian wines and beers is also available.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there foreign menus or menus with photos? (If so, please let me know what languages they are in.)

A: Yes, there is a bilingual (Japanese and English) menu available.

Q: Do you have a vegetarian menu?

A: Provide a menu suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and halal food.

Q: Can it be taken out?

A: Takeout services are available, but only for single-item menu options.

Q: Is there free Wi-Fi available for use in the store?

A: Simple Wi-Fi.

Q: Are you LGBT-friendly?

A: Yes, we welcome customers of all genders.

Q: Can a woman dine alone with peace of mind?

A: Yes, nearly 80% of our customers are women.

📍 Contact & Information

📍 Address

1-28-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Takt TO Building 201

📞 Phone

03-5952-5676

🌐 Website

Visit Official Website

🚇 Transport

(1) About a 5-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line and JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line "Ikebukuro" Station. (2) About a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Yurakucho Line, and Fukutoshin Line "Ikebukuro" Station.