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indian

Calgary

Saffron Street

4.6(502)

Indian street food in Calgary’s First Street Market serving kati rolls, thalis, dosa, and chaat.

indian · street food · south indian · north indian · halal

Closed · opens 12:00 PM
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Our story

We serve India’s street food and regional specialties inside First Street Market in Calgary. Our menu brings together snacks and street foods such as kati rolls, dahi puri, pav bhaji, pakoras, and samosa chaat, alongside thalis and South Indian dishes like butter chicken thali, prawn vindaloo thali, paneer makhani thali, masala dosa, and chole bhature.Saffron Street is a passion project from Indian food fans and creators of food culture, bringing a focused street-food experience to Calgary’s downtown market setting. We welcome guests daily for a casual, walk-up meal with a menu rooted in familiar Indian flavours and regional specialties.

Meet the chef

Jesse Mann is a chef and co-creator behind Saffron Street. The First Street Market vendor page describes him as Moti Mahal’s Chef Jesse Mann, and notes that the project also comes from Rahul Kanojia, formerly of Pigeonhole and Dandelion Cafe.

— Jesse Mann, Chef

Jesse Mann

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Reviews

4.6(502)

Google reviews

Jeremiah Anderson-Ferguson
Honestly, this is one of my favourite places not just in First Street market, but on my list of top 5 favourite places to get something great to eat on 1st Street downtown itself. The food is solid and consistent, with just the right number of options to keep you dancing around the menu, but not so much that you get overwhelmed. I've brought many friends and family here and have had no bad reviews from my recommendation. Give this place a shot and enjoy your food hot. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4 months ago
Elvira Stryzhii
I absolutely love this place! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The kathi rolls are my favorite super juicy and wrapped in a crispy, delicious paratha. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is warm, and everything is consistently great. Definitely one of the best places 😋
7 months ago
Priti Halwai
If you are craving for a Mumbai style Pav bhaji then you have found a mist have in Calgary Downtown food place.The star of the dish was the Mumbai style Laadi Pav it was amazing reminded me of Local street Pav bhaji flavours.Samosa chaat is also a must try for chaat lovers
3 months ago
Maria Lucia Balabuch
Wonderful and well-organized restaurant. The food was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and everything was fresh. Highly recommended! We will definitely be back.
a month ago
Reginald Dsouza
The Hakka noodles were perfectly cooked — flavorful, well-seasoned, and loaded with fresh veggies. The balance of spice was just right, not overpowering but packed with authentic Indo-Chinese taste.The Chole Bhature was outstanding. The bhature were soft, fluffy, and not overly greasy, while the chole had a rich, deep flavor with the perfect blend of spices. Comfort food done right!The Goan prawn curry thali was the highlight for me. The curry had that beautiful coastal aroma with coconut and spices coming through perfectly. The thali was generous, well-presented, and gave a great variety of flavors in one meal.Overall, delicious food, generous portions, and authentic flavors. Definitely coming back!
4 months ago

Guest testimonials

Jeremiah Anderson-Ferguson
Honestly, this is one of my favourite places not just in First Street market, but on my list of top 5 favourite places to get something great to eat on 1st Street downtown itself. The food is solid and consistent, with just the right number of options to keep you dancing around the menu, but not so much that you get overwhelmed.
4 months ago
Elvira Stryzhii
I absolutely love this place! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The kathi rolls are my favorite super juicy and wrapped in a crispy, delicious paratha.
7 months ago
Priti Halwai
If you are craving for a Mumbai style Pav bhaji then you have found a mist have in Calgary Downtown food place. The star of the dish was the Mumbai style Laadi Pav it was amazing reminded me of Local street Pav bhaji flavours.
3 months ago
Maria Lucia Balabuch
Wonderful and well-organized restaurant. The food was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and everything was fresh.
a month ago
Reginald Dsouza
The Hakka noodles were perfectly cooked — flavorful, well-seasoned, and loaded with fresh veggies. The balance of spice was just right, not overpowering but packed with authentic Indo-Chinese taste.
4 months ago
Restaurantji reviewer
To my Calgary foodies, authentic indian food lovers… this is it, the best place in the city. Saffron Street is a passion project from one of the head chefs/owner Jesse Mann at Moti Mahal and the passion really comes through in the food 🤤
August 2022
Elvira S.
I absolutely love this place! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The kathi rolls are my favorite super juicy and wrapped in a crispy, delicious paratha.
Nov 27, 2025
Jeremiah A.
Honestly, this is one of my favourite places not just in First Street market, but on my list of top 5 favourite places to get something great to eat on 1st Street downtown itself. The food is solid and consistent, with just the right number of options to keep you dancing around the menu, but not so much that you get overwhelmed.
Feb 21, 2026
Reginald D.
The Hakka noodles were perfectly cooked — flavorful, well-seasoned, and loaded with fresh veggies. The balance of spice was just right, not overpowering but packed with authentic Indo-Chinese taste.
Feb 15, 2026
Priti H.
If you are craving for a Mumbai style Pav bhaji then you have found a mist have in Calgary Downtown food place. The star of the dish was the Mumbai style Laadi Pav it was amazing reminded me of Local street Pav bhaji flavours.
Mar 17, 2026

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Closed · opens 12:00 PM

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1327 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1C9, Canada

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