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Zaaffran

Lvl 2, 345 Harbourside Shopping Centre | Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (City Centre)
+61 2 9211 8900
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Ranked #235 of 3,649 restaurants in Sydney
Price range: $19 - $48
Cuisines: Barbecue, Indian
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: City Centre
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Brisbane
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28 reviews 28 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Tried a yellow style seafood curry with prawns, scallops and fish in it and the flavours were beautiful. Topped off with some beautiful naan bread and some spectacularly fluffy tasty rice. Vivid light festival was on so had a perfect view of the show from the balcony aswell. The food wasn't the cheapest compared to other nearby restaurants but well... More

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Yeppoon
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23 reviews 23 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

We have visited the Zaaffran on several occasions. Each time the quality of the food has been superb: spices balanced, flavours follow each other and the effect of the chilli is noted after the other tastes are subsiding. Wine list complements the menu. Staff attentive, courteous and knowledgable.

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Hong Kong, China
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98 reviews 98 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

I keep going back to Zaaffran whenever I'm in Sydney - taking the long walk over from the CBD to enjoy the good food and great views. It's not the cheapest Indian restaurant in town, but the modern feel and the good food make it worth the money and the walk.

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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I have very fond memroies of this place. The views are spectacular, especially when Darling Harbour puts on the fireworks.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Me and my husband really like this place for a good Indian meal. Decent ambiance, good view and sort of value for money for it's location. The food tastes great, the menu has quite a few options to choose from even for the vegetarians. Loved the prawns with coconut based sauce which is "Sungtae Chi Kodhi" on the menu, very... More

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Vadodara, India
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We had a lovely dinner with our family at Zaaffran and enjoyed the food with its amazing views of Darling Harbour. A must visit if you are in Sydney and if you enjoy Indian Food. The Service is excellent and they don't rush you in taking orders and make you feel very comfortable. They have a outside lobby area which... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I have been to Zaafran in Darling Harbour several times and often in the company of discerning guests from abroad. Zaafran has never failed to impress - a wonderful selection that caters for most palettes. The fantastic view of Darling Harbour is an added bonus and I must make mention of the staff and management - a team that is... More

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Perth, Australia
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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
158 helpful votes 158 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Could write a novel or simply one word (heavenly!)... Will always return when in Sydney. The menu is well structured, there are plenty of vegetarian options, staff are very friendly, and the view is hard to beat. The perfect indulgence. Thanks Zaaffron!

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Sydney, Australia
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3 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

We had a party of around 40 people on the outdoor terrace. The food was good and service was good. People wanted to sit around and talk longer, but the restaurant needed to set up for dinner - so we were ushered out.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

If you're in Darling Harbour & need some Indian, try this place out. Authentic food with a brilliant view of the Sydney skyline.

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