“…Sydney certainly hasn't seen an Indian restaurant like this one before. Even fans of traditional Indian food are impressed by the creations here. It's a world away from almost anything you'd find on the subcontinent…”
The New York Times (Travel)
“visual feast….a night to savour.… redolent of the subcontinent…dazzling us with some of the best Indian dishes in the big city.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
“To understand Zaaffran, you must first leave all preconceptions of Indian restaurants behind….subtle, masterful combinations….innovative menu….helpful, knowledgeable staff….panoramic views.....”
Australian Gourmet Traveller
“...... a swish restaurant which elevates Indian food to a fine-dining level. I was bowled over......”
The Canberra Times
“....will change the way you think about Indian food....”
Lonely Planet
“....the subtle spices and modern presentation will drag your attention away from the views”
New Zealand Woman's Weekly
“.....will thrill those unaccustomed to fine Indian dining.....a special restaurant everyone can enjoy….”
Sunday Telegraph
“...... fascinating….multitude of regional styles….Indian food like you have never tasted
….seriously good value!”
Sydney Eats
“....offers a room as smart as anything in town, and a seafood sampler that's better....”
Sun Herald - Scott Bolles
“.....exotic, exciting, magical; a meal there, a work of art, will be treasured for a long time….”
Indian Link - Pawan Luthra
“….culinary symphony….royal offerings….good news for Australians (who mistakenly believe) that all Indian meals end with tongues on fire and eyes streaming with tears”
Sovereign Magazine (India)
“......has more in common with Rockpool....”
Sunday Life, Sun Herald
“… the elegant Zaaffran offers some of the best Indian food in town….”
Sunday Telegraph - Leo Schofield
“…marvelous…Indian creations in an elegant waterfront setting….”
Telegraph (Travel) - London
“…excellent versions of all the favorites and good value set menus…”
DK Eyewitness - Top 10 Sydney Guide
“....a mouth-watering menu that goes way, way beyond the run-of-the-spice-mill Indian,
to offer an interesting taste of the subcontinent….up there with the best in town….”
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide - Matthew Evans
“….every single dish is a treat….authentic yes, but also innovative….homestyle cooking, the kind our mothers and wives make….exotic flourishes….yet never straying far from Indian tradition….”
Vinod Advani - Times of India, New Delhi