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Searching for a Halal Restaurant Near Selfridges?
A visit to Selfridges can easily become a full-day experience. After exploring its fashion, beauty, accessories and food departments, you may want a proper meal away from the busiest part of Oxford Street.
Zaffran UK is located on James Street, a short walk from Selfridges and Bond Street Station. It offers halal Indian food in a comfortable 30-seat restaurant.
The menu includes creamy curries, spiced lamb dishes, tandoori grills, seafood, biryanis and vegetarian options.
A Convenient Meal After Shopping
- The restaurant’s location makes it suitable for
- Lunch before visiting Selfridges
- Dinner after shopping
- Family meals in Central London
- Meeting friends near Oxford Street
- Taking visiting relatives for Indian food
- A relaxed meal before returning to your hotel
Instead of choosing a crowded food court or another fast-food meal, you can sit down and enjoy freshly prepared Indian dishes.
Recommended Dishes for First-Time Customers
Start with Tandoori Dishes Tandoori starters are marinated and cooked at a high temperature, creating smoky and charred flavours.
- Options at Zaffran UK include
- Chicken Tikka
- Murgh Malai Tikka
- Lamb Chops
- Sheekh Kebab
- Tandoori Jhinga
- Tandoori Paneer Tikka
- Mixed Platter
- The Mixed Platter is useful for groups that want to sample several items.
Choose Your Curry For a creamy and approachable curry, consider Butter Chicken or Chicken Shahi Korma.
For a bolder flavour, try Chicken Chettinad or Bangalore Methi Chicken.
Lamb lovers can consider Nalli Gosht, Palak Gosht, Rogan Josh or Zaffran Lamb Curry.
Seafood options include Malabar Fish Curry, Jhinga Moliee and Karahi Jhinga.
Add Bread or Rice Complete the meal with:
- Plain Naan
- Butter Naan
- Garlic Naan
- Peshawari Naan
- Lacha Paratha
- Pilau Rice
- Steamed Rice
- Ask the staff which bread or rice works best with your selected curry.
What If Someone in the Group Is Vegetarian?
Vegetarian customers can build a complete meal from starters, curries, lentils, rice and bread.
- A possible vegetarian order could include
- Tandoori Paneer Tikka
- Dal Makhani
- Paneer Butter Masala
- Vegetable Biryani
- Garlic Naan
Always tell the team about allergies and strict dietary requirements before ordering.
Plan Ahead During Busy Shopping Periods
Oxford Street and Selfridges become especially busy during weekends, public holidays, Christmas shopping periods and seasonal sales.
Zaffran UK is an intimate restaurant, so arriving without a booking may result in a wait during peak periods.
Book your table before beginning your shopping trip and plan your day around a confirmed dining time.
Reserve or Order Food
If you have returned home or prefer to eat in your hotel, check whether your location is within Zaffran UK’s delivery area on Deliveroo.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Zaffran UK from Selfridges?
Zaffran UK is on James Street, close to Selfridges, Oxford Street and Bond Street Station. Check a live map for the exact route from your current exit.
Is all food spicy?
No. Zaffran UK offers mild, creamy and more strongly spiced dishes. Ask the team for recommendations.
Does Zaffran UK have vegetarian choices?
Yes. Vegetarian starters, paneer dishes, lentils, vegetable curries and Vegetable Biryani are available.