Best ethnic food: Saffron Patch serves up authentic Indian food in Akron’s Merriman Valley

Tucked into a residential shopping, restaurant and office center, Saffron Patch in the Valley offers up an elegant dining experience and traditional Indian cuisine.

The dining style at Saffron Patch can be described as family service with shareable platters.

The most popular dishes at Saffron Patch are traditional Indian appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks. Before hopping into the entrees, vegetable samosas, fried dumplings stuffed with potatoes and vegetables, are a popular appetizer. Chicken tikka masala and chicken makhani (butter chicken) are neck and neck for top-ordered entrees. Diners enjoy a sweet, orange-colored mango yogurt lassi that is similar to a smoothie. Ras malai or coconut brownie sundae is a commonly ordered dessert to end dinner on a high note.

Customers travel from near and far to order their go-to menu items…

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