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    Ma’am Saab

    4.3 (104 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Hunter S.

    I didn't have any food here. I'm sure it's great, though I'm very picky about my Indian/Pakistani food and the menu didn't exactly call to me. Would try if I am in Charleston again, though dishes seem very palm colored people coded. Menu items include: biryani, butter chicken, chicken tikka, chapli kabab, and some chutneys. I mainly had drinks here while conducting business. I had: Karachi wala: vodka, masla chai, amaro, cardamom, orange blossom. Basically tastes like chai. Kashmiri 76: Vodka, blood orange, citrus, cava, pom. Light, refreshing. Easy. Party in Lahore: tropical gin, grapefruit, mango, citrus. Not bad. I can't remember much about it, which means, "okay." Mughal sunrise: reposado, orange, aperol, salt. Tangy, citrusy. The bartender kept my drinks flowing, but wasn't on top of me or hovering. Everyone was really laid back. Near a local improv club so maybe make a night of it?

    Butter chicken and pita
    Miranda C.

    The overall vibe here was relaxing and comforting. Eating the warm pita with yummy butter chicken on a chilly night made my heart happy! I indulged in the fried zucchini starter and a whiskey/tea cocktail as well. The bartender, Dustin, was lovely and provided excellent conversation and recommendations.

    Grace P.

    Definitely on the more expensive side, but I was really impressed by all of their dishes. I went with the chefs tasting, which was around $70 a person and everyone at the table must also choose the tasting.

    Justin J.

    I've been meaning to try it here for a while and really glad I did! I have the chef's tasting platter where it's three courses of food, and that was a great way to try a bit of about half the menu. Everything was really good! I am convinced most Indian places are just reheating food that they all get from the same place, due to the consistency plate to plate and how each place has the exact same menu that tastes exactly the same. Ma'am Saab is clearly making it all in-house and tastes very unique and I loved it. Great meal that justified the high price. Service was friendly, though I think they could have done with one more server in there once it started to fill up. Inside was swanky and chic. Will 100% return for great Indian and Pakistani food! J.Ja

    Mocktail
    Chris L.

    Oh. My. Goodness. Everything about this restaurant was incredible. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I sat at bar and bartender offered to make me a mocktail off the menu to try. The food was incredibly tasty. Had to stop myself from eating just because. The ambiance is dark with fun lighting and makes for a great solo date night or dinner with friends/partners.

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    Heather A.

    Make a reservation, it's worth the trouble. Ma'am Saab is always such an enjoyable time. I have never order anything on their menu I didn't enjoy. Although their cocktails can be a little sweet. It's a beautiful warm cozy environment, perfect for a unique night out.

    Good cocktails
    Leslie J.

    Absolutely amazing Pakistani restaurant. Finally got to try this place for dinner. The cocktails were delicious. The zucchini fritter appetizer was one of my favorite dishes - so good with a hint of mint in it. I had the cholay biryani and it did not disappoint! Served in a huge pot like a pot pie, with rice and chickpea and potato. It was enough for 2-3 people to eat, I had so much leftover. Service was friendly and the ambiance inside was really cool! Not a big place so reservations are probably best during busy times. Highly recommend!

    Kashmini

    GET the tasting menu!! The appetizers are excellent - cabbage salad, sweet potatoes, and samosas with chick peas. Second course was well seasoned ground beef and marinated chicken with 6 different chutneys! Then we had another round of karahi chicken (our favorite), curry potatoes, sageer and naan. We were so satisfied and happy. Service was also very good. Only comment would be to include serving spoons for all dishes/chutneys.

    Nicole I.

    Had the best time on my first visit to Ma'am Saab. The space is decorated beautifully. Dark, intimate and trendy. We did the chef's tasting and so had quite a lot from the menu. All tasty, surprisingly while I was obsessed with the naan dipped in butter chicken the chicken wings they have here are my perfection standout. I had a great time with new friends and a part of that was the standout service from Jimmy. He has lovely energy and made sure we were taken care of. Wonderful dinner!

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    Tammie L.

    Beautiful quaint restaurant with wonderful ambiance, service, and food! I had the Qeema Pav and loved it!

    QEEMA PAV & PAKORA CHAAT
    Katie W.

    We visited Ma'am Saab for the first time Saturday night! We were able to snag a reservation day of for a 6 PM table for 4. Our server was very friendly and offered us expert recommendations for appetizers & main plates to share. We love family style dinners! Truly everything we ordered was exceptional. We ordered the PAKORA CHAAT, QEEMA PAV, TAJ-E-SABZI, CHICKEN TIKKA, the Brisket special & the Chutney sampler with naan. The pakora chaat & the Brisket special were my favorites! Our cocktails were fabulous. Definitely have a new favorite spot in CHS!

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    Ashlyn K.

    We were from out of town, and we're trying to find something different to try. Small restaurant, but we had made reservations prior. We took Uber, so I'm not sure about parking. The server was great, nice, and checking in the perfect amount. Gave us suggestions within our food tolerance. The food aroma and taste were amazing. We enjoyed our time here, and no one rushed us. The food was very filling.

    Qeema Pav
    Carey J.

    Beautiful place, great food and service as well. We really enjoyed our meals the other night and will come back.

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