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Jesse Mann is a chef and co-creator behind Saffron Street."},{"question":"Does Saffron Street have dietary options?","answer":"Saffron Street offers halal options, 10 vegan menu items."},{"question":"How can I order from Saffron Street?","answer":"Order directly from the menu at https://service.scan2dine.io/p/vgK6Fpd6BuLj. Guests dining in can also scan the table QR code to order."},{"question":"What's the average rating of Saffron Street?","answer":"Saffron Street has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, from 502 reviews."}],"last_updated":"2026-07-09T04:35:08.776Z"}