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88 7th Ave
(Between 15th Street and 16th Street)
New York,
NY
10011
40.7396
-73.999
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
Safran
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Safran
The Owner
Safran
Owner
Safran welcomes you to try a Vietnamese cuisine like no other. A style one could perhaps call Viet-chic, Safran serves contemporary, Vietnamese cooking evolved to include influences and elite techniques from around the world. Executive Chef Laura Lam (formally of the Rainbow Room and Monsoon Restaurant) was raised in Vietnam, but through her education and travels, has developed a cooking style like New York has never before seen. Her dishes are prepared using an array of spices, fresh herbs and seasonal fruits. The drink menu is filled with house-concocted specialty drinks made from fresh…
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene – Paralleling its border-crossing menu, Safran's main dining room puts a Chelsea polish on Asian restaurant basics. Pale green and beige stripes line the walls, with bright splashes of orange provided by high-backed chairs. A steel bead curtain extends past the staircase to the downstairs, where a tiny pond is cut into a raised wood floor. Throughout, golden statues peer from wall nooks at the crowd. – – The Food – Though the menu's billed as French-Vietnamese, a few creative side-trips occur. A tasty dim sum sampler includes an abalone dumpling, while…
09/09/09
Food was average, BAD SERVICE
by Pwhitmann at Citysearch
Pwhitmann– September 09, 2009 at 22:27:21 PDT
Its so true, its not all cracked up to be, the Vietnamese sandwich was below average compare to the ones sold in the L.E.S for $4. This place is over rated. Service for me was bad, not to mention the language barrier. Some Asian guy was rude to my party, obviously he was part of the restaurant. Over all service was horrible, food was average.....
- Cons: Food was average, BAD SERVICE
03/20/09
Good Vietnamese
by JPizzle at Citysearch
Great authentic vietnamese food that isn't too salty or spicy. Drinks were made right, as well. All in all a good experience.
- Pros: Authentic
- Cons: none, really
09/30/08
Amazing Lunch Specials
by EddieR30 at Citysearch
I have to say with so many overpriced places in Chelsea - Safran has an amazing lunch special that you can't beat. For under $10 bucks you can have a lunch box special which comes with noodles, salad, spring or summer roll, and your choice of meat. I personally loved the Pork Chops. They were deliciously seasoned in a tangy soy sauce. Wash that down with a Tiger Beer and you have a very fullfilling meal.
- Pros: Great Price for Lunch specials
- Cons: Service can be slow
The Details on Safran
Know Before You Go:
Credit card and delivery minimum are both $15.
Save Money:
Many lunch specials cost less than $10 and include salad and a spring or summer roll.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Message from Safran
- Parties Up To 130 w/ VIP Room
- Wine List, Speciality Cocktail
- Lunch Specials Daily
Safran welcomes you to try a Vietnamese cuisine like no other. A style one could perhaps call Viet-chic, Safran serves contemporary, Vietnamese cooking evolved to include influences and elite techniques from around the world.
Executive Chef Laura Lam (formally of the Rainbow Room and Monsoon Restaurant) was raised in Vietnam, but through her education and travels, has developed a cooking style like New York has never before seen. Her dishes are prepared using an array of spices, fresh herbs and seasonal fruits.
The drink menu is filled with house-concocted specialty drinks made from fresh herbs like ginger, lavender and mint and exotic fruit mixed with premium spirits (flavored vodka, sugarcane rum etc.) and carefully chosen accents such as Perrier Jouet.
The modern, upscale setting of Safran reflects the restaurant's unique qualities and is ideal for groups & intimate evenings.
