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    Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen

    4.1 (973 reviews)
    ModeratePakistani, Halal, Afghan
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Goat Cheese Kulcha with Butter Sauce $14
    Clara C.

    I randomly came across this restaurant while browsing Google Maps , and I didn't know they were recognized by Michelin until I saw the awards inside. The restaurant entrance is next to the parking structure, not the one facing the street. I had high expectations before I chowed down. The service was great. The server had his recommendations prepared. Drinks (no alcohol served here): $11 Falsatini - I thought this was a play on "false", like fake, cocktail. But falsa is just a berry found in India. This drink is like a smoothie served in a salt-rimmed glass. Tower of Peshwar - refreshing cucumber and basil Appetizers: Kulcha $14 - this was fun to try. The tomato sauce was my favorite thing in the ENTIRE meal. That's saying something. Sloppy khan $14 - We got two sliders in one order. The meet was so flavorful/spiced that it tasted almost like lamb to me. Mains: Afghani Seekh kabob $21 - This was the dish I was looking forward to the most, but it ended up being my least favorite. I did not like the texture at all. I regretted not ordering curry. Sides: Malai naan $6 - We already had the kulcha, so this was like a getting another cheese bread. I think we would have been better off with a regular naan or even try the rice. Parking: free parking on the street. I am not sure about the parking structure/car park. Outdoor seating available with umbrellas Credit card accepted. I love learning about cultures through food. TIL Hindustani sounds the same spoken, but Hindi and Urdu are written differently!

    Mango Lassi
    Omair J.

    SHORT VERSION: I've tried a lot of restaurants for upscale south asian/desi food over the years, but this one is hands down my favorite - it's no surprise that they have Michelin awards year after year. LONG VERSION: I've been at least 10 times in the last 5 years and it never disappoints whether it's for an intimate dinner for 2 or a celebration dinner for 10. My parents and in-laws are always fussy about going out for desi food but as soon as my father arrives in SoCal, he always asks me "when are we going to Khan Saab?" with an intense excitement that I rarely see from him about anything else lol. I've tried every dish on the food menu through the years and everything is always a delight and joy to savor. Each item always tastes really high quality especially the proteins which are remarkably succulent. The seasoning for the curries and sauces are also always perfectly balanced so you can really enjoy the great flavors, without it being excessively oily, spicy, or overpowering like at a lot of other desi places. Each dish comes with a beautiful plating or presentation for it (see the pics/videos) which really makes it feel like a special dining experience whenever you go. It's clear the chef and owner take great pride in ensuring the quality and standard of the food they send out and so it's no surprise that they have consistently received so many Michelin awards - love that there is a halal paksitani/desi restaurant achieving this! Servers are very attentive and the restaurant feels classy but still relaxed and comfortable. The decor is very nice with all the food served in metal glasses and plates giving an authentic traditional Pakistani vibe throughout the meal. If you haven't been before, the must try item is the karahi chicken - a perfect tomato sauce, an excellent size portion to share, and it goes amazingly with their home made tandoori naans. The other items I always love to get are the chicken 65 (starter), malai chicken or smoked beef (kabobs), and the sloppy khan. Honestly though, you can confidently order anything from the menu and you won't be disappointed so just go ahead and try anything or everything that you like the sound of. All the desserts and drinks I've tried have also been delicious but I'd recommend the malai kulfi and mango lassi if I had to try just one of each. Looking forward to my next visit soon!

    THE STAR OF THE SHOW
    David W.

    What does one do when they enjoy Pakistani food but nobody around them will entertain the idea of even looking at the menu? Well, you can give up but that's not how I was raised. Then what? Well, my friends, you wait until it's your birthday and your loved ones ask, "Where do you want to go for your birthday dinner?" In response you say, "I don't know, what does everyone else want to eat?" At which point, everyone will return by saying, "No David, it's your birthday, where do you want to go?" That's when you know you got them. You smile sheepishly and say in a soft voice, "How about Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen?" But the trick is to say it really fast so nobody quite catches what you say, leading them to instincively say, "Sure!" Now that you got half the battle won, you drive down to the restaurant and get everyone seated before they start looking around too hard. When the waiter comes to take the drink order, you go ahead and order entrees for the table. Remember, in war and in life, the first person to act usually ends up having the upper hand. Keep in mind though, when you order that you want the people in your group to have an enjoyable meal, so you ease them into the experience. You might do well to order the Beef Kabobs, Khan Biryani, Tandoori Jhinga and Tandoori Chicken, all of which newbies won't be intimidated by; save the curries for another time. After the meal, you'll be met with cheers for introduciing people to something new and delicious and even if they didn't think it was delicious they're not going to tell you that on your birthday. Sounds like a win-win to me, how about you? Keep eating delicious cuisines and kindly tricking people for their own good my friends...

    Lamb Rogan Josh ($20)
    Jennifer H.

    Made a reservation on a weekday for dinner, but didn't seem like it was needed as the restaurant wasn't full. We shared the Pani Puri ($7), Bhindi masala ($17), lamb Rogan Josh ($20), chicken karahi ($24), garlic naan ($5), malal naan ($6), and smoked beef kebab ($21) for 4 people. They accidentally gave us the Sloppy khan, so they comped it so that was nice. Overall this was a unique restaurant, and the flavors of the dishes were strong and with spicy kicks, but some dishes were on the salty side. The dishes were also in the small side for the price. My fave dish was the sloppy khan (flavorful beef with a crispy bread). The bhindi masala was also very flavorful, although salty. The beef kebab had a great smoky flavor, but wasn't as tender as I prefer. The lamb was pretty tender, but there weren't many pieces in the dish. The chicken karahi came in a huge pan, which was cool, but there weren't many pieces inside. It had a spicier kick than I prefer, but the chicken was tender. I personally didn't like the Pani puri (it was cold, and I particularly didn't enjoy the flavor).

    Smoked Salmon Kabob
    Alma R.

    Food great, however everyone got their meal except for me. I ordered the smoked salmon kabob however I never got it. I even checked where was it along with 3 rice orders because everyone got their food already and were almost done eating. The waiter said it was coming but it turns out he never checked because EVERYONE finished their food and I still didn't have mine. We got the waiters attention again and he said he's sorry, he didn't put in the order! He said he's can comp desserts but that's not what we wanted, I needed to have my meal. Since everyone was completely finished I opted to get it to go. Guess I'll have to eat it in the car because we were already running late for another event we were attending. After a bit they actually brought the rice out. Now what was the rice for after we cancelled it because everyone was already finished eating?? What a horrible and disappointing experience. It was a noisy night because it was Saturday night, I guess to be expected.

    Ben L.

    We ordered 3-4 dishes but forgot taking photos. They were all tasty, and very exotic flavor. Price was not that cheap but ok level. Service was good and fast.

    (counter-clockwise) Garlic Naan, Rice, Butter Chicken, Dal Lala Mussa
    Vi N.

    This place is pretty high up on my list of favorite Desi spots so far. Despite the restaurant not being very large, there were enough seats for us to have a pretty short wait time on Christmas Day. The smoked beef kebabs were the star of the show; they were deliciously smoky and tender. We honestly thought they were the best kebabs we've ever had in our lives. They came in a glass dome filled with smoke wafting out as they lifted the glass. I didn't include any kebab photos, because they were the first thing to come out and were so delicious that we gobbled them up before I could take photos. In addition to the kebabs, we also had the dal lala mussa, butter chicken, rice, and garlic naan. I preferred the naan, while my bf liked rice (we always order these for ourselves, respectively). They were all pretty good, but for entrees we liked the butter chicken more than the dal. Maybe it's because the butter chicken's sauce's flavor profile was stronger than the latter, so it made the dal taste less "punchy." (It wasn't bad, but I'd want to try the other dal next time.) The mint chutney tasted fresh and complemented the entrees' flavors well. For drinks and dessert, we had the mango and malai kulfis and mango lassi. The mango lassi was creamy and tangy; I bought one from the store to satiate my cravings later, but it obviously didn't compare. The kulfis were also wonderfully creamy. However, while the malai flavor was in no way bad, we preferred the mango kulfi as we were not as familiar with the flavor combination of rose and spices. The place also looked modern and was decorated tastefully. It seemed pretty loved by locals Desis, so you know it's a good -- and probably authentic -- spot. Would definitely come back just for the kebab! (Also sorry if I ate anything in a sacrilegious manner that no Desi would eat like haha)

    Diana M.

    I had seen this place when it used to be on Resy but I hadn't tried it yet. At my work a coworker who lives in the same area I do mentioned it and how she and her husband absolutely loved it! She highly recommended it and I was already intrigued so we decided to check it out. We came for a late lunch on a Saturday but because we heard that reservations are highly recommended we had made a reservation. They have parking inside of the structure and short walk to the entrance. They have a very unique and welcoming ambiance. The moment you walk in you are transported somewhere else. We are creatures of habit and tend to order our "safe" items. In this case we asked them what was popular and what they recommended. We decided to share a sloppy khan, smoked beef kabobs, chicken karahi and garlic naan. We are glad we ordered an appetizer to share as the food took a very long time to come out. I would recommend not to come here starving and be patient. They take a while, but the quality and flavour are worth the wait. The sloppy khan was tasty and kind of reminded you of a sloppy Joe but the Indian version of it. The bread was sturdy enough to keep the shape but soft to bite and very rich in flavours. The smoked beef kabob was my absolutely favourite from presentation to the flavour. They do the smoke show at your table and present this beautiful dish with very tender meat that is really flavourful. The beef is so tender that it almost falls apart. I would highly recommend trying this. On the other hand, my bfs favorite dish was the chicken karahi which as expected is rich in flavor and has a tomato based sauce with some jalapeños. This one has a kick for sure specially if you eat the jalapeños since they have all their seeds. The sauce was delicious but spicy for me. The naan was a good size and perfect for dipping in the sauce. At the end of our meal, they bro if it up a dessert which was interesting. I don't think I've had something like it before. After googling, it seems like it is Indian cheese with some milk and flower scent. We will be back probably for dinner to appreciate the decor a bit better since it looks like it might be prettier at night and we want to try more of their dishes. We will ensure not to be hungry! A point to note is that this is an alcohol free business so you will only find virgin cocktails and sodas. To me alcohol is not needed t enjoy such a delicious meal.

    Pani Puri
    Jasmine Z.

    Best meal I've had all year! I've had this place bookmarked for so long and finally decided to make the trek out to Fullerton to try it with my parents. Every single dish was incredible and packed with flavor. We ordered the pani puri, butter chicken, chicken karahi, lamb chops, and the garlic naan. My personal favorite was the chicken karahi. I'm drooling thinking about this meal! An absolute must-try.

    Sloppy Khan
    Justin N.

    Khan Saab is a great place to bring a date, your family, and friends for a nice and non-alcoholic evening. My family went here to celebrate a birthday, and the service was amazing! They checked in on us often, and even lowered the volume of the music as it was quite loud when we were in there. Now onto the food: Smoked Beef Kabob: Really fun presentation with the smoke, and has a tender texture, would recommend if you like smoky flavors. We also had the Sloppy Khan which is great if you want to eat with your hands, and had a nice kick of flavor, great for kids as well! For the curry - we had the butter chicken, palak paneer and the tandoori jhinga. All went great with the garlic naan - and were freshly prepared. Overall great vibes, cozy indoor seating. They also don't have alcoholic beverages here. I would recommend coming earlier, as there is limited street parking. :)

    Camille S.

    The food is always wonderful, the host Cameron was very attentive to our group! My son loves it here! Best bread

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    Can I bring my own wine, since you don't serve it? If so, what is the corkage fee?

    This is a Muslim restaurant with fabulous food and no booze allowed. The Mocktails are also wonderful so be happy with those. You can always order food to go and enjoy Wine at home.… 

    Is your restaurant pet friendly?

    Do you havs ramadan iftar buffet?

    No buffet. But the food is reasonable and plentiful.

    Are there heat lamps outdoors?

    Yes they did set up heaters for us when we were there

    Do you cater?

    Of course. What is your email address? I will send you information. Stephanie Rocha (949)… 

    Do you guys take reservations?

    Yes. If you are having trouble making reservations through OpenTable, please call the restaurant directly at (714) 853.1081

    Food looks amazing. I d love to take my wife here for our Anniversary. Problem is we've never had Indian food before. Can anybody recommend dishes that are sure to please?Thanks In advance

    Definitely the smoked kebab. It's entertaining just in presentation but the flavor is outstanding and you can feel the smokiness. The chicken Karahi is also wonderful. I would say you should order at least these two items. Portion sizes are not… 

    Do they serve real alcohol drinks or only alcohol free kinds?

    Non alcoholic / mock tails when we were there

    Do you have outdoor dining?

    Yes. A few tables on the outside gor patio dining

    Is the meat served at this restaurant halal?

    Yes! Everything is halal

    Are there any Vegan options?

    Hi Arron, yes we do. Our menu has variety of vegan items. Go to our khan Saab website there’s more information as well. Thanks and hope to see you soon at khan Saab.

    Is it Zabihah halal? Hand cut chicken or machine cut?

    My husband went there lately was told that the chicken is from the Wayne Farms. Thus, to the best of my knowledge, it is most likely machine slaughtered. The owner can confirm.

    Is the food Zabiha Halal? Hand cut? If so, what are your source?

    I don't know about the source of beef. However, my husband visited the restaurant lately was told that the chicken is from the Wayne Farms. Thus, to the best of my knowledge, it is most likely machine slaughtered. The owner can confirm.

    What time do you open today?

    5pm

    Is it halal?

    Yes - even our Waygu beef steaks!

    Are they fully open now? And yelp is showing only dinner hours. Are they open for lunch this Saturday?

    Official opening is feb 20. But they are open 5-9 on the weekends from what I hear. You should confirm before you go.

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    Amazing food. It is a must try! I had the Qabuli Palao Rice and Afghan yogurt drink, so delicious …read more The service is amazing and i received a dessert to try for the forst time!

    I joined my friend, who is Afghan, and his daughter at Afghan Kabob House. He suggested the place…read morefor dinner, which I was very excited about because it's been years since I've had Afghan food. I found this restaurant in a small strip mall. It didn't have the best parking situation especially with the tight spacing in front of the restaurant, but I was able to snag a spot in the neighboring lot. I strolled in around 6:45pm. The restaurant wasn't busy at that time, so I had free range to sit wherever I wanted. I got a table top, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't interested in the lounge area where you can get the traditional experience. Next time! Overall service was good. There was one friendly employee at the front who wore many hats. He was managing to-go orders while being every table's main server. The food came out fast too. We ordered several dishes to share including qabuli palao, aashak, lamb kabob, bolani potato, bolani leeks. Everything I ate was satisfying. I particularly looked forward to the qabuli palao, my favorite Afghan dish. The long grain rice of the qabuli palao was perfectly fluffy, and the lamb shack was tender. My friend said it wasn't salty enough, but I thought the dish was very flavorful. The lamb kabobs were delicious, and the meat wasn't as gamey compared to the shank. I had a bite of the bread it came with, but I really saved my carb load on other things. I've had bolani potato in the past, but bolani leeks was new to me. Though I preferred the potato, the one with leeks was not bad by any means. They ran out of the meat dumplings, so we ordered Aashak, the vegetarian version. Admittedly this wasn't my favorite of the things we ordered, but I could see the appeal. Reminded me of Turkish dumplings, which also use yogurt and spiced sauces for flavor. We capped the night with a couple of desserts. Never had Afghan desserts, so this was a real treat. No pun intended. Firni reminded me of a rice pudding, and I really liked the fragrance and flavor from the cardamom. We also had Sheer Yakh, which was "ice cream." It wasn't quite the same texturally since it's made with frozen condensed milk rather than from churned heavy cream. Pretty unique, and I liked it!

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    I AM AFGHAN AND THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST AND MOST AUTHENTIC AFGHAN FOOD IVE HAD IN ALL OF LA!…read more I ordered the potato and leek bolanee. Both were delicious, I always prefer leek over potato but that's my preference both were amazing. I also ordered the mantoo which was cooked to perfection and the afghan rice with lamb shank which is essentially khabuli pualo was also delicious. The lady who was running the spot was the sweetest lady ever she included an extra plate for us the Chapli kabob, which was exceptional! I was not expecting it to be this good!!! the meat was so so tender I thought it was lamb! Definitely going to be my regular spot! So happy to have found this gem! Also keep in mind this food is FRESH and made to order so factor in that it's not a drive through joint and the food isn't just sitting out, there is one lady running the store and cooking so be patient you won't be disappointed. Overall 10/10 I will definitely be back and recommend this place to everyone!!!

    Halal Kitchen Cafe is located in a small plaza, and parking is fairly easy to find. I ordered…read moreonline, and the wait time estimate was off by 10 minutes, so I ended up waiting inside for 10 minutes. For food, I had the Chicken Afghani Plate, which was one of the more popular items here. The chicken was good, though a bit on the tougher end. The hummus-like dip (Shor Nakhod?) was more runny than hummus but easier to eat and scoop for the hummus. The side salad was tasty but on the more sour end. The service itself was pretty dismissive. When the food was read, it was bagged and dropped on the counter - not a single word. Immediately, the lady turned her back for a full minute while working on the tablet. The interior was also not my favorite to wait in. The door was wide open, which is fine, but the interior had a nest of bugs and flies. At first, I didn't mind it, until I got home and discovered that within those 10 minutes of waiting, I had 3 bug bits just on my legs!

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    Halal Kitchen Cafe - Mantoo

    Mantoo

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    Afghani Food International Market & Restaurant

    Afghani Food International Market & Restaurant

    4.4(56 reviews)
    83.5 mi•Clairemont
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    My mom has been wanting to check this place out and so glad we did! I wasn't too hungry but wanted…read moreto spend time with her. We went on a Wed at 4:30 and we had the whole place to ourselves. There was someone mopping so you know it's clean. The owners were very kind and the chef recommended the lamb and chicken over a bed of rice with chicken and raisins. We also split a Greek salad. The entree was so delicious! And they had some yummy sauces, not needed but added extra flair. The lamb was my favorite and my mom favored the chicken. There was enough for leftovers. My husband had a bite when I got home and loved the chicken, now he wants to go! So we will be back! Price was very reasonable for his yummy it was and the wonderful staff.

    We came here for a lunch and this place surpassed my expectations. Upon entering the establishment,…read morethe place was nearly empty and appeared like a catering place for events with plenty of seating and an empty buffet area near the back. There was also a little grocery/market section on the side. Promptly the waiter came over and seated us and took our order. We had the mantu, chicken seekh tikka naan, and qabuli palow. Everything we had was full of flavor that's in harmony. The mantu was soft, creamy, and savory with slight tanginess. The meat from lamb shank was falling off the bone and the rice beneath absorbed its juices. This dish was fantastic but don't sleep on the chicken because it was moist and seasoned perfectly with the spices. This place is a keeper.

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    Afghani Food International Market & Restaurant
    Afghani Food International Market & Restaurant
    Afghani Food International Market & Restaurant

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    Pamir Kabob House - Chicken shish kabob. Boneless.

    Pamir Kabob House

    4.7(450 reviews)
    80.4 mi•La Jolla
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    Truly a hidden gem in the San Diego area! The restaurant is very homey and quaint. The lady who…read moregreets you at the door and serves as the waitress is incredibly kind and attentive. I ordered the zardaloo chalow (stewed apricots) with lamb and the yaqoot chalow (stewed cherries) with lamb. The sweetness of the fruits paired with the savory meat created an incredible balance of sweet and salty. Who knew cooked fruit could taste so good! Such a unique combination of flavors. Both dishes were served with a generous portion of basmati rice. I'll definitely be back every time I'm in La Jolla!

    The best lunch ever. I had the Zardaloo chalow with the lamb. It was stewed in fresh apricots and…read moreserved next to fluffy basmati rice. It felt very fancy and was one of the most exotic things I have eaten in a long time. We also got the dolmas (grapes leaves) and the Bolani (turnover stuffed with leek and potatoes) as an appetizer. The dolmas were ok, but the bolani was exceptional, like a leek and potato quesadilla but lighter. It was hard to put into words. Just order it and enjoy! Lastly, for drinks we got a Cherry Blossom Tea (Sheer Chai). Again, it tasted like nothing I have ever ordered before, which is hard to do because we are adventurous eaters. It tasted like cream straight from the cow mixed with a cherry blossom-y and strawberry-ish Chai flavor+ black tea flavor. One of the best drinks that I have experienced in 2025 by far. For the La Jolla neighborhood and how fancy the inside feels, the prices were similar to any regular sit down restaurant. Quite the bargain for the bouquet of flavors and beautifully executed dishes that we had. I would definitely recommend them.

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    Pamir Kabob House - The seating and the view is so beautiful  Open windows and amazing breeze.

    The seating and the view is so beautiful Open windows and amazing breeze.

    Pamir Kabob House - Chicken Shish Kebab

    Chicken Shish Kebab

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