Central by Saffron Valley is one of the hottest new restaurants in Salt Lake City, serving up Indian fare inspired by the railways of India and showcasing a train theme in its stunning downtown location.
The train theme runs deep throughout the restaurant, with some dishes served from tins often used on the Indian train system. There are platforms marking each table, and there’s even a giant train in the middle of the restaurant.
After the Italian restaurant Stanza closed earlier this year, Central owner Lavanya Mahate saw the spot had opened up and figured this is where her dream of a train-themed restaurant could be realized.
“We’ve had a lot of fun thinking through all the details because the space calls for it — it’s an amazing building and I wanted to do justice to the whole experience,” Mahate told me. “I had this lovely company help me build it, and somehow it’s all come together.”…