Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic place. Best Indian food in all of Orange County. Our server Biannca was super attentive and the other staff filled in without us asking for anything. My wife and I shared the goat cheese nan for an appetizer, lamb chops and chicken baryani for dinner and we were so pleased. I suggest you try this place before Chef Ali becomes a 5 star michellen Chef. Its been a long time since my pellet was this happy to eat food.The dishes were absolutely out of this world and The sauce was sweet and perfectly spicy. I couldn't get enough and nearly ate my fingers. I dont remeber the last time a restaurant had perfect timing between the dishes being served but I was pleasantly surprised how perfect it was. We are coming back and telling all of our friends about this place. read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Storefront Signage - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

The 1 star is solely related to the horrible service we received today. Food was 5/5. We arrived around 6:40pm for our 6:45 reservation and were seated immediately with a smile. It went downhill fast. I know our go to order, smoked beef kabob, extra spicy biryani, and extra spicy chicken karahi. As we were seated, I immediately let our server know the order. By 6:47 my order was in. At around 7:20 was when I first requested status on our meal. I was told it was just coming out. By 7:30 I am being told its still coming out. I believe it took them close to 1 hour after our order was taken to bring it out. We asked to speak to a manager and were told twice they were coming and never came... we were asked once through our almost 2 hour restaurant time if we wanted a refill of water, which never was replenished. Not once, and I mean not once, were we asked if food was okay. If we needed anything else. When asked for boxes to go, it took a long time to get those to us. I have been to Khan Saab so many times now, and not once has the experience left such an awful taste in my mouth. The service was extremely bad. I know you guys are busy opening new locations, but you have to also concentrate on keeping the quality of service we have come to admire at your restaurant. Please take a note and provide feedback to staff. The food, like mentioned before, was outstanding. Each dish was exquisite and mouthwatering. Management needs to really step up on whatever today was. I am left truly disappointed in my overall experience. read more

Waiter was nice but we sat there for a full hour before getting any food - meanwhile the women seated halfway into wait after us since one came late got their food within minutes. Everyone agreed salmon was overdone, palak paneer tasted more salt than spinach but good portion & more spinach than most places, butter chicken was slightly dry but good, garlic naan barely garlic'd & bland, gulab jamun was good. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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... read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - THE STAR OF THE SHOW - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

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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. read more

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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). read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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The ambiance is nice, customer service is nice, food is not bad but it's not the best honestly. As someone who LOVES Indian food this is just ok. It's not as bad as pre-made fast food variants (which are actually pretty good) but it's not worth the hype of the restaurant IMO. We got the chicken curry and okra, I was surprised at how good the okra was, but the chicken was just ok. Also the menu is pretty limited for what is considered standard Indian food, and they wen't able to make non-dairy substitutions like some other places will (sub milk for coconut milk); There's another Indian restaurant in downtown that we actually like better, both ambiance (less stuffy than this one) and menu / food. read more

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) read more

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

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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. read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Pani Puri - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

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The food was amazing--every single bite was packed with flavor. To top it off, the restaurant had such a good, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect spot for dinner. Highly recommend! read more

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I had an awful experience here. Both the food and service were not just lackluster but straight up bad. I arrived over 90 minutes before closing (just after 9 pm) and had to wait nearly 30 minutes to get seated. The restaurant was empty. It took a waitress to help us get a seat. The door man who had us wait did not bother seating us throughout our wait. Then after ordering our food took ages to arrive and when it did only half came. It took over 30 minutes after the first batch of food before we just paid our check and left. The butter chicken we ordered only had 4 bits of chicken in it by the way. Quite sad portions. read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Butter chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

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. :) read more

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I only had the time to pick up a goat cheese kulcha, and it was absolutely incredible. The soft and chewy bread paired with the creamy goat cheese was perfectly complemented by the butter sauce and had me craving more. read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Goat Cheese Kulcha with Butter Sauce - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

Update on my previous review, service is good but the food taste is missing across both vegetarian dishes and non-veg. Butter chicken is not seasoned and when I asked, the waiter said it never comes with salt. Such an odd thing...mind you, I returned after 4 years... not good. read more

We love this spot. The food is great and service lovely. They don't serve alcohol but have great mocktails. We can't get enough of the great food. It deserves it's Michelin Bib Gourmand status. Great food, lovely ambiance, very good service - definitely recommend. read more

Excellent food and service from Ali and Nelson. My favorite was the dal, pani puri, dumplings, nihari and deserts.

Out of all the Bib Gourmands I've tried so far. The best when it comes to the unique flavors of food and value. Service was attentive. Atmosphere was great and not crowded, which was good news for us. Had the Garlic Naan which was to die for and the Lamb Rogan which paired well with that and the rice. 10/10 experience if you want a cheap date with great flavor read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Lamb Rogan Josh and Garlic Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

Went here with the family yesterday. It's a small restaurant located in Fullerton in a great area just off of downtown. Parking was easy, which was nice. The service was lovely, no issues there. Food was priced appropriately for what we got. But the flavors? Unfortunately, a bit lacking. We had butter chicken, smoked kebabs, shrimp curry. It was just kind of, if not tasteless, taste-lacking. Also, zero spice, and no they did not ask for a heat level. So, nice staff, dull food. I'd skip in the future. read more

Tried the chola bhatura, palak paneer, padadum, and naan. Mango lassi for my drink. The food and lassi was all pretty average except the naan which was really good. The service though was very subpar. It took 20 minutes past my reservation time to be seated and a really long time to get my mango lassi. I had much higher expectations for this spot and wouldn't come back. read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Chana Bhatura - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

Had Khan Saab for a casual Sunday night dinner and here's how it went down: Great ambiance, gets pretty dark at night in the dining room. Parking was fairly easy to find on Sunday night and we had no problem getting a table after making the reservation earlier in the day. Food was decent, naan was delicious and the pani puri, palak paneer hit the spot. Didn't get to order any meat dishes so I'll be saving it for the next visit. Service though, everyone except our server was friendly & accommodating. Our main server seemed he could use night off. Oh and whenever we requested for something like spoon or menu, we would rather flag down other waitstaffs than our server as others were much friendlier. Overall, I'd definitely be back but fingers crossed on better service read more

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Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, quick service, and tasty food. Parking can be a little tricky, there are a few spots out front if you are lucky enough to snag one. Seating is offered indoors and outside and they take reservations. read more

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Came here for our anniversary as it is as we all know Michelin guide! I had made a reservation noting that it was for the anniversary but there wasn't any acknowledgement or anything special :( The food and service itself was really great. I felt like most of all it was a very instagrammable spot like it had the velvet chairs and the smokey presentation for the kabob. But tbh I thought the portions were a little small for the price. Very flavorful and yummy but idk if off the food alone it stands out toooo different from other places I've tried. read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Malai Naan and Lamb Rogan Josh - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Amazing! Highly recommend! We made our way after my brother and sister in law raved about this place! It was amazing. Each and every item I tried was better than the other. Service: Impeccable Food: Delicious 5 stars! For all the best reasons! Pictured are all the items we had and we highly highly recommend them to everyone! read more

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This was such a good meal experience! You can park in the neighborung lot as long as you take care to read the signs and don't park in spots reserved for the attached apartment complex. The service at Khan Saab was lovely, warm, and friendly. The food takes a while to come out but we had someone from our party order while the rest of us were en route. The drinks are amazing! They are so pretty and taste wonderful. Even if you like alcoholic drinks, these mocktails taste like the real thing. We tried mango mojito and peshwar mule among others and we loved them all. It is so cool when they smoked one of the drinks at the table. The kids were mesmerized! The food is all presented in such a festive and cute way, such as pani puri as a shot glass of pani with the filled puri on top. The food tasted amazing. Not too spicy and you could taste all the flavors. The butter paneer and kulcha were among our favorites. The vegetarian biryani is not om their menu but we had some regulars with us who told us they do make it on request during the weekdays. It is served in a clay pot with a naan draped over top and then they cut it open fresh at your table. Lastly, we were too stuffed for dessert but the chai was nice and hot, poured traditional style at the table. Overall this was not only a tasty meal but a wonderful family experience we will all remember for years to come! We will definitely be back and recommend this place highly! It says a lot that it was fully packed on a weeknight. read more

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A constant seeker of elegantly delicious Indian food across SoCal and the country, I was thrilled to discover Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen located in Downtown Fullerton. Modernly designed throughout the inside, this spot will make you feel you're dining in style and is remarkably refining! A proudly rated Michelin Bib restaurant, Khan Saab not only looks amazing inside but the dishes also taste wonderfully! The food here does not disappoint and I genuinely love the attention to detail upon the flavors and the presentation offered. The Lamb Rogan and Chicken 65 truly hit the spot! The owners and staff here are evidently dedicated to their culinary passions and go the extra mile to elevate your dining experience. If you find yourself craving some great Indian or Pakistani cuisine around the North OC area, Khan Saab is a must try and I'd highly recommend paying a visit. read more

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Food was really good Service also great Ambiance was a dark academia vibe Butter chicken 4/5 Paneer kadai 5/5 Papadam 5/5 read more

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Khan Saab offers excellent and rustic Pakistani cuisine. It borrows a few dishes from the Indian repertoire like butter chicken and some vegetarian dishes. The smoked beef kebab and nihari are outstanding. The tandoori chicken and dal etc were extremely well made and complimented our meal. They are also Michelin rated. read more

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We dropped by for dinner after a long day at Knotts and were excited by the smells of the place upon entry. We like the smoked beef kabob which was very tasty, tender and came with a tangy, balanced sauce. The restaurant certainly like their drama - the beef was displayed in a cloche with smoke inside and they ask if you want to film when they lift the cloche. The lamb rogan josh was a very lean cut version of the dish - gingery and very tender meat. Butter chicken also relatively lean, but solid. The shrimp masala curry had the best sauce, creamy and delicious, but the shrimp were not good at all, grossly overcooked and hard. The naans all tasty (we had the plain, garlic and malai (cheese) naan- latter being our favorite) although unfortunately the rice was a bit unevenly cooked. We also were recommended for and got the goat cheese naan appetizer but perhaps not worth it if getting lots of other naan and curries later. The highlight of the meal was the steamed cheese dumpling dessert very nice - delicate with rose and pistachio flavors. Overall 3.5 stars for food, rounded down for the nuked shrimp, price, and a slow service. (We had spills that required multiple requests to help clean up, hard to get hold of the waitstaff for water refills, multiple requests before we got back our napkins, etc.) We also saw many people order the chicken karachi (served dramatically tableside in a large wok) with a biryani - so perhaps that may be worth a try. . read more

This place has been on my list to try forever, and I'm so glad I finally did! There is street parking & a parking structure (however, there are limited spots in the structure because it's shared with the apartment complex - can only park in the "RETAIL" spots fyi!) My friend and I ordered the Pani Puri to start - very flavorful & salty!! We liked it a lot, wish there was a tangy or spicy sauce to it for added flavor (our preference). We also ordered the Dirty Sprite (lime + mint lovers will enjoy this drink!) & a mango lassi (perfectly sweet, very creamy), both are non-alcoholic. For our entrees we ordered Palak Paneer & Chana Bhatura with Garlic Naan. Palak Paneer was great- super flavorful, nice amount of Paneer cubes to Palak & the Chana Bhatura was also super great - has a spice kick to it but is very good!! Garlic Naan was fluffy, toasted, soft yet crispy vibes - we loved it! our server was also very kind and attentive, we would definitely come here again! read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Chana Bhatura, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

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We went to Kahn Saab last month for my son's birthday and it was his choice. Their food is amazing and Halal. The mocktails are spectacular. The place is beautifully lit and the service is exceptional. We all shared everything family style and still had leftovers. Of course the butter chicken is always one of the standouts, but I'm a huge fan of their lamb as well and the cheese stuffed naan is out of this world. read more

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Came here late at night with my girlfriend and we wanted something a little more fancy and trying to improve our flavor profile. So we found this Michelin rated restaurant. Overall, we were very impressed with the restaurant. Although we did not LOVE it, we didn't hate it and we came out of it very happy with the experience. Sloppy Khan Recommended by our server. I really liked this. It was like a sloppy Joe Indian style sandwich. It was spicy and savory and I think this was the best dish of the night. Butter Chicken One of my girlfriend's favorite Indian food and we had to try it. I liked this more than the next dish purely because it was less spicy than the Chicken Karahi. But I felt like other than that, the butter chicken was kind of bland or it was missing another flavor in there. Maybe a zest or a tang would have maybe helped it more. Chicken Karahi This is a signature dish of the restaurant and I can see why. A crazy flavor profile that is bound to impress anyone who eats it. It had a spicy and smoky flavor that was really good. It was a bit too spicy for me, but that may just be my low spice tolerance. read more

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So proud of a halal restaurant being awarded MICHELIN Bib Gourmand every year since 2021 100% halal and alcohol free!! It was a big party hosted by friends. Loved the decor. Ample parking in the structure and maybe some on the street. Sameer our server handled a huge crowd with ease. Very sweet and friendly. We had a few appetizers, Pani puri pretty good and easy to eat because how it's served like shots, bhel puri was ok and tasted a bit old. The lamb seekh were a bit hard and too gamey for me. The new york steak and tomahawk were pretty darn amazing!!! Perfectly moist and juicy with the right amount of flavor. Their boneless karahi was ok though do love the flavor of the one they serve at The Mint. Their mocktails we tried were the Mango Mojito, Falsatini and Smoked Negroni. Love them all. Then for desserts we had hot chocolate samosas and hot shahi gulab jamun. Both very good. Definitely a must try! read more

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Don't come here thinking you'll be getting a world-class Michelin restaurant experience. In fact I'm not sure how or why Michelin attached their name to this place. I can find no Michelin review anywhere online. Let's start with the ok. Butter Chicken gravy was great, but the dish had about half as much chicken as you'd expect. The Lamb Rogan Josh gravy was very good, and here there was a decent amount of meat. Now the not so ok. First the decor. Looks ok at first glance with the mural and nice light fixtures, but the chairs are mixed and most of them are some kind of grubby pink velour that needs a serious clean. Our table was also sticky when we sat down. So wiped down perhaps, but not well. I only mention all this because it's not what you would expect from a restaurant with the Michelin name attached. Now the worst part. The service. Our waiter was pleasant enough when taking our order but we never saw him again apart from a quick tell me if you need anything which only works when you keep checking in on your table. No water refills. No asking if we want more drinks. Worst of all, we sat for 10-15 minutes with dirty plates and dishes in front of us, clearly done, and despite staring vacantly in our direction, our waiter never once came over to clear the table. In the end another waiter was good enough to notice and clear the plates. Then a third waiter took our credit card. And then a fourth waiter brought it back. We never saw our original waiter again even though I could clearly see him standing around near the front of the restaurant for most of our time there. I hesitated to write this. I don't like leaving bad reviews because I know most restaurants try their best. But this place hangs its hat on the Michelin thing and it simply isn't what most people would expect of a Michelin rated or recognized restaurant, and I'd hate for others to make the same mistake we did. I'll finish on a positive. The prices are reasonable. And again, if they added more chicken to the dish, the Butter Chicken is very good. So if you want reasonably priced Pakistani food and don't mind a rundown interior and spotty service, this is worth a shot. But don't go if you think you're going to get what you imagine a Michelin experience might be. PS: I believe Mint in Laguna Hills is a sister restaurant. The food there is excellent, the service is great, and the decor/ambiance is clean, modern, and upscale. PPS: They don't serve alcohol. Not a ding, just an fyi. If you are the owner or manager reading this, I suggest: 1/ Assign one waiter per table/customer and make sure they are watching and serving their tables with quiet efficiency. Nobody wants to wait for refills and definitely nobody wants dirty/empty dishes on the table. 2/ Invest a few $$ replacing those pink velour chairs. Make sure your chairs all match. And make sure your tables are wiped down perfectly between customers. Nobody wants to sit down to a sticky table. 3/ Put more meat in your dishes. The Butter Chicken is one of the best I've had, but there was way too little chicken. I hope this helps anyone reading this. read more

We attended Khan Saab, after craving Indian food. When it first opened in Fullerton, I had wanted to try it, especially after it received the Michelin Bibb rating. I hadn't visited, since it didn't have cocktails, but tonight I just wanted quality. Pakistani food is a little different than what I'm used to, so I had to study the menu a bit, but the server and service were amazing! I wish I could remember his name. He described the menu and was more than patient with all my questions. Not only that, but everyone that approached the table was super friendly, and described what to do with dishes they dropped off, as they weren't necessarily self explanatory to me. lol aka the pani puri! Loved the food, and I can't wait to go back. I was really craving something saucy, so I wasn't that adventurous, unfortunately, perhaps next time. Loved the naan, the butter chicken, and the peshawri mule! I also got the classic chicken curry, which I wasn't the biggest fan of, because I thought it was a little too soupy- I probably will take the server's suggestion next time to get the karahi, instead. Okay, the thing I loved the most, was the ambiance. My picture doesn't do the Romantic, dimly lit restaurant, justice. I love that it was open late, too, there were other diners, and we didn't feel rushed! Again, can't wait to go back! Thanks to our server and the establishment! I often feel when I'm underdressed or with young people, or other minorities, we are quick to be judged, given crappy service, and aren't attended to, like other patrons; especially in settings of another culture. Thank you Khan Saab, this was anything but the case here! read more

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My friend introduced me to this place since she goes all the time! The smoked beef kabob with purple onions is *chef kiss.* The butter chicken needs more chili & spice, tastes too tomatoey but not bad. Honestly we were starving so our cravings were satisfied. The only thing is that service was super slow at 9 pm on a weekday despite being one of their only customers....we waited 30+ mins for our food to come out rip read more

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen - Smoked Beef kabob, Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Fullerton, California

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