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Saffron Indian Bistro

Any restaurant where a large statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesh welcomes guests must have something going for it. Saffron's modern décor includes a full-service cocktail bar, and the menu's offerings range from vegetables bahar served with basmati rice to tandoori items, including chicken, fish and lamb. The fish tikka masala is especially mouth-watering: Pacific mahi-mahi is cooked in a tasty, creamy sauce, and—like the other selections on the menu—can be served mild, medium or spicy. While saffron is an extremely expensive spice, Saffron Indian Bistro offers meals at reasonable prices.

Runners up:

2. Gandhi Cuisine of India

150 W. Fort Lowell Road

292-1738; www.gandhicuisineofindia.com

3. Sher-E-Punjab

853 E. Grant Road

624-9393; sher-e-punjabtucson.com