Zaffron Kitchen Schenectady

Vanilla Matcha

Ceremonial grade Matcha with your choice of whole or Oat milk and sweetened with our liquid cane sugar to a creamy and smooth consistency. Please specify HOT or Iced in special request.

Strawberry Matcha

Ceremonial grade Matcha with your choice of whole or Oat milk and sweetened with our liquid cane sugar to a creamy and smooth consistency. Please specify HOT or Iced in special request.

Banana Boat Matcha

Ceremonial grade Matcha with your choice of whole or Oat milk and sweetened with our liquid cane sugar to a creamy and smooth consistency. Please specify HOT or Iced in special request.

Biscoff Matcha

Ceremonial grade Matcha with your choice of whole or Oat milk and sweetened with our liquid cane sugar to a creamy and smooth consistency. Please specify HOT or Iced in special request.

Espresso Latte

Double shot of espresso with your choice of whole milk or Oat milk frothed to perfection. Please specify HOT or Iced in special requests.

Biscoff Espresso Latte

Double shot of espresso with your choice of whole milk or Oat milk frothed to perfection. Please specify HOT or Iced in special requests.

Pistachio Espresso Latte

Double shot of espresso with your choice of whole milk or Oat milk frothed to perfection. Please specify HOT or Iced in special requests.

Rose Chai Tea Latte

A sweet, creamy, and fragrant hot or iced blend made with spiced tea and a large amount of steamed or cold milk topped off with eatable rose petal. Please choose HOT or Iced in special requests.

Bolanee Bites

Leeks and potatoes filled turnovers served with garlic and mint yogurt sauce. Beef+$1

Hummus

Served with naan

Badenjan (Eggplant)

Served with naan

Kadoo (Butternut Squash)

Served with naan

Baba Ghanoush

Served with naan

Falafel

Served with white sauce

Grape Leaves

Served with white sauce

Dynamite Jumbo Shrimp

Zaffron battered jumbo fried shrimp served with mild Zaffire sauce

Aushak (Vegetable Manti)

Leeks and herbs filled dumplings topped with creamy garlic yogurt sauce

Spanakopita

Greek-style pastry made with savory spinach and feta cheese filling inside flaky dough accompanied by our house garlic yogurt n mint dip sauce, a Mediterranean favorite.

Chicken Kebab Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, purple cabbage, and white sauce in a plain naan wrap.

Ground Chicken Kebab Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, purple cabbage, and white sauce in a plain naan wrap.

Ground Beef Kebab Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, purple cabbage, and white sauce in a plain naan wrap.

Lamb Kebab Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, purple cabbage, and white sauce in a plain naan wrap.

Barg Kebab (Steak) Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, purple cabbage, and white sauce in a plain naan wrap.

Fish Fry Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, purple cabbage, and white sauce in a plain naan wrap.

Falafel Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, purple cabbage, and white sauce in a plain naan wrap.

Zaffire Shrimp Wrap

Tender shrimp with a sweet and zesty glaze, accompanied by a mixed salad and wrapped in our delicious naan.

Chicken Gyro

House seasoned chicken grilled and served in fluffy pita.

Chicken Kebab Bowl

Choice of hummus or baba ghanoush, choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice, and choice of toppings

Ground Chicken Kebab Bowl

Mixed veggies, choice of hummus or baba ghanoush, and choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Ground Beef Kebab Bowl

Mixed veggies, choice of hummus or baba ghanoush, and choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Lamb Kebab Bowl

Mixed veggies, choice of hummus or baba ghanoush, and choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Lamb Chop Bowl

Mixed veggies, choice of hummus or baba ghanoush, and choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Barg Kebab (Steak) Bowl

Mixed veggies, choice of hummus or baba ghanoush, and choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Fish Fry Bowl

Mixed veggies, choice of hummus or baba ghanoush, and choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Falafel Bowl

Mixed veggies, choice of hummus or baba ghanoush, and choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Zaffire Shrimp Bowl

Tender shrimp with a sweet and zesty glaze served on a bowl with variety of veg and protein choices.

Zaffire Salmon Bowl

6oz salmon fillet marinated and prepared in our special sauce and grilled to perfection and served with your choices of rice and salad choices.

Chicken Gyro Over Rice

Served over rice and choice of toppings

Beef Gyro Over Rice

Served over rice and choice of toppings

Mix (Beef & Chicken) Over Rice

Served over rice and choice of toppings

Loaded Fries

Chicken or beef served over fries with choice of toppings. Served over rice and choice of toppings

Chicken Kebab Rice Plate

Choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Ground Chicken Kebab Rice Plate

Choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Ground Beef Kebab Rice Plate

Choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Fish Fry Rice Plate

Choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Falafel Rice Plate

Choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Lamb Shank with Kabuli Palow

Marinated lamb foreshank, prepared in our special recipe and cooked to perfection with the meat falling off the bone. Served with our signature Afghan basmati rice

Zaffire Shrimp

Tender shrimp with a sweet and zesty glaze, accompanied by aromatic saffron rice and a crisp side salad.

Zaffire Surf & Turf

Tender sweet and zesty shrimp accompanied by our delicious ribeye steak kebab and our aromatic white saffron rice.

Dynamite Shrimp with Crispy FF

Zaffron battered jumbo shrimp served with golden crispy French fries & coleslaw and mild Zaffire sauce side

Zaffire Salmon

Salmon paired with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, feta, and mozzarella, topped with your choice of sauce.

Lamb Kebab Rice Plate

Choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Barg Kebab (Steak) Rice Plate

Choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Lamb Chop Rice Plate

Choice of seasoned brown basmati rice or white saffron rice

Zaffron Burger Meal

Burger on a brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and white sauce. Served with a side of fries and a can of soda.

Zafire Burger Meal

Burger on a brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and zesty spicy sauce. Served with a side of fries and a can of soda.

Zaffron Burger Only

Burger on a brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and white sauce.

Zafire Burger Only

Burger on a brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and white sauce.

Zaffron Chicken Sandwich Meal

Marinated and battered fried chicken breast on brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and white sauce. Served with a side of fries and a can of soda.

Zafire Chicken Sandwich Meal

Marinated and battered fried chicken breast on a brioche with coleslaw and zesty spicy sauce. Served with a side of fries and a can of soda.

Zaffron Chicken Sandwich Only

Marinated and battered fried chicken breast on a brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and white sauce.

Zafire Chicken Sandwich Only

Marinated and battered fried chicken breast on a brioche with coleslaw and zesty spicy sauce.

Garden Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with a choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Chicken Kebab Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Ground Chicken Kebab Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Ground Beef Kebab Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Lamb Kebab Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Lamb Chop Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Barg Kebab (Steak) Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Fish Fry Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Falafel Salad

Romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber, black olives, and purple cabbage. Served with choice of dressing, red chili sauce, and green cilantro sauce.

Zaffron Shrimp Salad

Tender shrimp with a sweet and zesty glaze served on a crisp salad.

Fattoush Salad

Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, cabbage, olives, dry mint with garlic pita chips and lemon dressing.

Mediterranean Salad

Tomato, onion, cucumber, chickpeas, dry mint, lemon juice, green pepper, pickled cabbage, olives with tahini maple dressing

Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup

Creamy, earthy, and mildly spiced, this smooth and filling squash and red lentil soup is a delicious starter

Aush Noodle Soup

Loaded with spices, noodles and enriched with cream, this divine soup will brighten even the coolest of autumn days or dreariest of winter nights.

Shepherd's Lamb Soup

Rich, house-made lamb broth simmered with tender cuts, garden vegetables, and fresh herbs. Robust and savory.

Fries

Classic potato fries, ideal as a side for any meal.

Side of Brown Rice

Seasoned basmati rice

Side of White Rice

White saffron rice

Side of Rice with Kabuli Topping

Kabuli topping - carrots and caramelized raisins with a hint of cardamom

Munjee Salad (Shirazi Salad)

Tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro

Kabul Topping

Carrots and caramelized raisins with a hint of cardamom

Sheikh's Platter

Serves 4–6 people: 1 Lamb Chop, 1 Ground Beef, 1 Ground Chicken, 1 Chicken Kebab, 1 Lamb Shank, 1 Bolanee, and a Special Add-on.

Sultan's Treat Platter

Serves 10–12 people: Choice of rice, served with Pita, salad and white sauce on the side, including 6 Chicken Kebab skewers, 10 Ground Chicken skewers, 10 Ground Beef skewers, 2 Lamb Kebab skewers, 2 Fish Fry, Baba Ghanoush sides, Hummus sides, and Falafel.

Traveler's Platter

Serves 3–5 people: Choice of rice, served with naan and salad, including 3 Chicken Kebabs, 2 Ground Beef Kebabs, 1 Baba Ghanoush, and 1 Hummus.

Vegetarian Platter

Choice of rice, served with naan and salad, including 3 Bandejean, 2 Kadoo, 1 Falafel, and 1 Hummus.

Vizier's Platter

Serves 6–8 people: Choice of rice, served with naan and salad, including 3 Chicken Kebabs, 4 Ground Chicken Kebabs, 4 Ground Beef Kebabs, 2 Badenjan or Kadoo, 2 Baba Ghanoush, and 2 Hummus. Choose your preferred sides.

Baklava

Layers of flaky phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts, baked and soaked in syrup for a classic sweet finish.

Cake Slice

Flavor varies

Cream Roll

Rolled dessert with a creamy filling.

Baklava Singles

Choice of pistachio or walnut or chocolate

Kid's Chicken Tenders

4 pieces, served with choice of dipping sauce

Kid's Mozzarella Sticks

6 pieces; served with marinara sauce

Kid's Flatbread Pizza

Cheese flatbread

Bottled Water

20 oz. Dasani

Soda Bottle

20 oz. Coke - Diet Coke - Coke Zero - Orange - Starry

Mangonada Smoothie

Real mango chunks with chamoy. Sprinkled with tajin on top

Piña Colada

Chunks of pineapple & coconut blend

Berry Berry

Mixed berries, fruit & sweetener mix

Ayran Original

Yogurt drink

Ayran Mint

Yogurt drink

Vanilla Matcha

Ceremonial grade Matcha with your choice of whole or Oat milk and sweetened with our liquid cane sugar to a creamy and smooth consistency. Please specify HOT or Iced in special request.

Strawberry Matcha

Ceremonial grade Matcha with your choice of whole or Oat milk and sweetened with our liquid cane sugar to a creamy and smooth consistency. Please specify HOT or Iced in special request.

Banana Boat Matcha

Ceremonial grade Matcha with your choice of whole or Oat milk and sweetened with our liquid cane sugar to a creamy and smooth consistency. Please specify HOT or Iced in special request.

Biscoff Matcha

Ceremonial grade Matcha with your choice of whole or Oat milk and sweetened with our liquid cane sugar to a creamy and smooth consistency. Please specify HOT or Iced in special request.

Espresso Latte

Double shot of espresso with your choice of whole milk or Oat milk frothed to perfection. Please specify HOT or Iced in special requests.

Biscoff Espresso Latte

Double shot of espresso with your choice of whole milk or Oat milk frothed to perfection. Please specify HOT or Iced in special requests.

Pistachio Espresso Latte

Double shot of espresso with your choice of whole milk or Oat milk frothed to perfection. Please specify HOT or Iced in special requests.

Spanish Latte

Choose iced or Hot in special request