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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!
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!
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...
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).
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
The food is always wonderful, the host Cameron was very attentive to our group! My son loves it here! Best bread
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. :)
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.
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!
4 years ago
Amazing food! We got the pani puri, garlic naan, palak paneer, and lamb rogan josh. Everything was well done. Both the palak paneer and lamb rogan josh were hearty and creamy. The service was excellent too. I would come back to try their other dishes! Also I think we should have ordered a side of rice - that would've been really good. read more
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Khan't stop Saab'ing about how good this place was last night. Everything from the moment you walk through the doors is on point! Service was impeccable and restaurant kid-friendly as well. Bathrooms super clean and the ambience is modern/up-scale but still felt cozy and not stuffy at all. On to the food...we got the recommended crowd pleasers: pani purri, sloppy Khan, chicken 65; main dishes were chicken biryani, butter chicken, palak paneer, and garlic naan/basmati rice. Biryani was definitely spicy but the other dishes were perfect amount of spice. Next time we'll be skipping on the apps to try more of their entrees! read more
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2 years ago
Soooooo good! We decided to get everything the server recommended. We started with the sloppy khan which were sooo good! For meal we had the CHICKEN KARAHI 10/10 recommend and the Beef which was cooked perfectly. We also got a side of rice, sauce and Garlic Naan which was perfectly! We had enough for two and left so full and satisfied and even took home our leftovers. The restaurant has a very authentic feel too it, and the serves was great. All drinks are non alcoholic, but they have a variety of mocktails, wines, beers to choose from. Definitely coming back to enjoy! read more
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Michelin Guide rated contemporary Indian cuisine at downtown Fullerton! Loved how fun the presentations were - especially the little pani puri on the cart! Also, make a reservation because wait times can be long! MUST TRY: -Khan Biryani (chicken and rice covered in bread) -Chicken 65 (crispy chicken with yogurt dip) -Garlic Naan (a classic!) read more
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3 years ago
2 years ago
First time trying this place after wanting to go for awhile and it was great! There was quite the extensive menu and it was really hard to figure out what to get. Appreciated reading some other Yelp reviews and seeing photos of items before we ordered! Food thoughts: Ordered the Butter Chicken, Chola Bhatura, and garlic naan. All of the flavors were wonderful and so different. Not spicy at all. Loved the consistency of the Chola with the whole chickpeas in there. The Butter Chicken was super creamy and the sauce was delightful. The wok bread with the chola was great to fill and went perfect with the dish. Would absolutely get all of that again and want to try other items that we saw other guests getting. Wished you didn't have to order naan and rice separately and that it came with the dish, but that might be par for the course with places like here. Some other thoughts: it was a good ambience and got super crowded later on (which is always a good sign!), but didn't love that we got sat right next to other people (very close tables) when there were so many more vacant spots around. No need to sit everyone so close together at first! The waitress was fine, but when explaining the menu, just repeated everything on the menu, which was not helpful in helping us decide for our first time there. Recommendations or specific tastes, etc. would have been more well on. Overall would suggest a visit for super tasty Indian food! read more
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3 years ago
Food was amazing, service was great and extremely friendly. Raza was awesome and super nice. We were sat pretty quick even on a Friday night in a really cute table. Ambiance was nice and not too loud even for a busy Friday. Highly recommend the chicken Karahi. It is 22 bucks and feels like it can feed 2. Food is beautiful with a matching taste. Will be coming back. read more
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2 years ago
The Pani Puri & Butter chicken are favorites of mine but everything I've had has been fantastic & the service has been top notch. read more
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
Man oh man, what an amazing dining experience! We've heard about this place from our friends and we couldn't wait to try it. We drove from San Diego just to give it a shot... and it was totally worth it! The good: The food was out of this world. I don't crave Indian food often, but if I do this place will have to be my go to. The sloppy khan appetizer has wonderful, and had so many tasty spices. The smoked beef is as delicious (and the presentation was beautiful too). We also had biryani, which is similar to most other biryanis. The chicken Karahi was amazing, def gotta have that. The ambiance was nice, had some Indian influences, and was clean. The service was very good as well. The bad: Nothing really but the wait for food can be long. Tip: Come early as the place starts filling up really quick! Will definitely be back! read more
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I think this is my 100th time coming here since we first got to know this place. The food is always consistently good and every time I crave for Indian food, I'll come here and I know for sure that my cravings will be satisfied. Our usual orders will always be garlic naan, butter chicken, chicken briyani, chicken karahi, pappadum, dhal lala mussa, and chai. We've tried the chicken 65, lamb rogan josh, sloppy khan, pomegranate bhel puri and they are all equally good as well. For desserts, our fave is the falooda. It can get pretty noisy when the restaurant is full, and they usually are busy almost every day. Parking can be a challenge too, especially since Qamaria cafe just opened up a few stores away but it has never deterred me from coming here. That's how good the food is. Oh did I also mention that this place offers a small room for prayers? Not many establishments would offer this and I greatly appreciate it. It gives me peace of mind knowing that if I come here near a prayer time, I can easily do it and get back to eating. read more
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3 years ago
Had a pretty solid solo dinner here. I don't remember which signature dish I had, but it was pretty good, and I was also a pretty big fan of their kabobs; these were really good. The dining room was pretty nice, good booth-to-table height ratio, and the service was good - no complaints there. read more
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1 year ago
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8 months ago
After a full morning driving to Ktown, Los Feliz, Hollywood, Calabasas Farmers Market and LA Chinatown, we went to Khan Saab for Cassie @cassiemarkk and I had lunch @khansaab_oc We started with Pomegranate Behl Puri We followed with Dal Bhukara and Dal Lala Mussa. Garlic Naan and Malai Naan. DJ's rating: 4.55/5.00 Would I come back? Yes read more
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1 year ago
2 years ago
Always a blast when it's family time! Celebrating my bro's birthday in style -- #HappyBirthdayBro! Just had a flavor-packed feast at Khan Saab in Fullerton . We indulged in the bursting flavors of Pani Puri, the tangy zing of Bhel Puri, the creamy delight of Butter Chicken, the comfort of Dal, and the sizzle of Lamb Kebabs. Indian cuisine always hits the spot. Over all the bhel and dal were excellent and test was average . The service was decent but not very attentive except the place was jam packed and people waiting for the table . The location also had no parking and we had to dark street park which was annoying . The place was loud and the tables were arranged near each other . Overall k expected much better from a Michelin star restaurant . Cerritos has much better Indian places . read more
1 year ago
The food was very good. I usually don't like lamb but the lamb kabobs were tasty. Our server was friendly but our party of 4 was a bit rushed. It wasn't even busy on a Sunday evening. Other than that it was an enjoyable meal. read more
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Khan Saab was our 2nd taste of Pakistani/Indian fusion and it was such an incredible dinner. Restaurant was packed but our party was seated quickly with 9:30 reservations. Free parking at the garage next door. Dishes were an explosion of flavors. Everything we ordered had familiar flavors with unique twists and beautiful presentations. Pani Puri--crunchy shell with well seasoned potato filling and refreshing tangy tamarind water. Chicken Tandoori--was perfectly moist and flavorful from the marinade. Smoked beef kabobs--so tender we didn't need a knife! Afgan Lamb Kabobs---so delicious with the mint chutney. Shrimp Masala--BEST DISH OF THE EVENING. The sauce was so savory with shrimp flavor and coconut creaminess. Garlic Naan and rice were prepared incredibly. Finish your evening off with the chocolate samosas and chai tea. Having visited their sister restaurant Shor in Hawaiian Gardens and also had a wonderful experience--I could not give higher praises to their chefs and hardworking staff. read more
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Absolutely wonderful! Food was delicious, loved my mango mojito, staff were friendly and they even had a little prayer room off to the side. Didn't get a picture of it, but the shrimp curry was the best curry I've ever had!! Highly recommend this restaurant read more
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Indian Food well crafted! I really enjoyed my meal here with my husband. He found this place on Yelp and we drove right on over! We got here a couple minutes before they opened for the day and they were mopping the floors. We approached the door and were subby would eated along the wall where the mural is. Per all the pictures of the Pani Puri, we decided we must try that. In India, it is considered street food and so the presentation here is pretty cool since it comes on a cart. It's a puff pastry stuffed with garbanzo, potato, onion and spiced mint and served on top of a shot of tamarind water which has a little kick to it! ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/khan-saab-desi-craft-kitchen-fullerton?select=-PWKoPzovqqOi470ydBEoQ ) They do have a bar area, but do not serve alcohol here, so all the fancy mixed drinks are to be enjoyed by everyone! I got the Peshwari Mule. ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/khan-saab-desi-craft-kitchen-fullerton?select=pmPvyGLXyd7u-HT3isI4FQ ) We decided on the Smoked Salmon Kabob, Sella Basmati Rice, Lamb Rogan Josh, Bhindi Masala, Dal Bhukara, and Garlic Naan. Amazing food! The Smoked Salmon Kabob came out under a glass filled with smoke and when the glass was lifted, the aroma was delightful! The plate was not just smoke and flair, it delivered in scrumptious taste, too! ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/khan-saab-desi-craft-kitchen-fullerton?select_video=oyptGn-ME77bvxe5pite5A ) To end our meal, we had 2 cups of the Chai Cutting and a Chocolate Samosa. We really enjoyed the chai! ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/khan-saab-desi-craft-kitchen-fullerton?select=WVS2hPTE-iCBL0-kCHS6Sw ) The dessert samosa was interesting. I think I still prefer the savory potato samosa. I would still like to try the Kandahari Lamb Chops while hubby would choose the Woodfired Bone-In Tomahawk Steak. read more
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3 years ago
The most disappointing was Pani pori filling which was not fresh and thawed poorly also lacking of beans. I have to go to Cali Chilli for this particular dish. Gulab Jamun....OMG ... WAOO... What the hack is this.... Sir Sean Connery of Gulab Jamun... It's not a 5 star dish it's THE MOON. Falsa.... Mmmm no creativity just the simple ... a little too sweet juice with black salt on top. Tandoori chicken .... The traditional tikka done pretty good. Biryani ... I asked for mild and it's still tasty. 4 * Kerhai... mmmm 3 * .... A lot tomato's and not much of the flavors from spices or garnishing. Gulab Jamuns were unique and everything else was pretty standard or a little... read more
Most of the news from Afghanistan is bad or worse, but here's some good news. You can eat like true Afgan here. (Okay, sadly, they aren't eating much these days and how do you eat Kabob while wearing a Burka?) No matter, KSD to the rescue. Buckets and piles of blissfully wonderful food beckons like the siren's call. Give in, this place is terrific. All the food is responsibly sourced without having the Government siphoning off most of it to put on the former President's plane. The kitchen is a bee hive of Lahore-ians whirring and stirring, chilling and grilling. They hardly noticed when I back there to tell them how much I really enjoyed the experience. While there are some of the same dishes that appear in other places around town, none are as good as prepared here. The Palak Paneer is the best on the planet, but we'll get to that shortly. KSD escaped from a strip mall and landed on this corner. Free parking is breeze. The dining room is cheery and buzzin' and thankfully there is no annoying Bollywood music loop. Just the din of happy diners dining on dinner along with the soft patter of ballet slippers as the energetic servers dance to and fro with platters and bowls of beautiful food. Somehow, the bricks and concrete don't ricochet the noise of conversation and mad chewing. Perhaps its the wall sized mural poached from a Hair Salon that absorbs the sound. The place is so spotless you could eat off the floor, but be civilized and stay in your comfortable chair. The Staff: All young, cheerful as a litter of puppies and just as eager to please. Sara is genuinely charming and knew the menu cold (and hot). Can't decide? Use the crayolas you brought from home to doodle on the menu while Sara curates a memorable meal. The Bar Program: Drain your flask in the parking structure as the place serves no alcohol. Mocktails? isn't that like watching porn? Okay, the Hank's Cherry Soda was almost worth the $7...almost. The Food: The food exceeded all expectations. I thought Afghani food was bland porridge with Goat Milk. Oh my, was I wrong. The food here is rich, without being heavy or greasy. It is complex, bold, expertly prepared and delicious. Don't be timid. Order with your eyes. The Bar Nibble (without there being a bar) raised the bar. Papadum (as opposed to a Dumb Papa which I've had experience with) was a crispy stack of hub caps made from Lentils and served with Mint Yogurt Sauce, Raita (Garlic Sauce escaped from a Zankou Chicken outlet), and Mango Chutney. All wonderful enough to eat neat. Crunchy is America's favorite flavor and apparently it is the same in Afghanistan. The room resounded with a chorus of crunch. Nihari Breakfast Curry was Top Sirloin and Wheat Flour all settled into a small vat of fabulous Curry. The Sauce was a deep pool of spice, slightly oil slicky from the meat, as it should be. The meat barely resisted a good chew but was enjoyable once you surgically excise the fat cap clinging to it. The Sauce was truly slurpable off your spoon, Naan dippable, or simply drink and drain it when no one is looking. I thought the Dal Lala Nussa was an Afghani Rapper. Nope, it was Split Yellow Lentils with Kalonji (Black Caraway), Ginger, and Garlic and could've caused me to flirt with becoming a Vegan, or least to flirt with a Vegan. Hey, it's a start. The Afghani Seekh Kabob alone justifies our 20 year misadventure in that Country disturbing their peace. This was like a Lamb Chorizo made as well as anyone can craft a link. Notes of Star Anise, Fennel Seeds, Khan Masala (house spice concoction) can rival anything made by any professional Salumeria. The three large Kabob are served with slivers of raw Red Onion and more Mint and Raita Sauces. It was a spiritual experience once it all got loaded onto a hot from the oven Garlic Naan the size of a truck tire. Now to the Palak Panner. This was pure perfection. Creamed Spinach and Farmer's Cheese. It wasn't awash in cream. It was subtly spiced Spinach in all it's glory. Sublime, it was easily the best version of this dish to be found anywhere. I asked for a second serving spoon so I could shovel it all in quicker. All there is to say is; Khan Saab, I can sob until I return. read more
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11 months ago
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3 years ago
This restaurant was in my list since a long time since it's in the Michelline guide and that to consistently! Let me start with ambiance: good but too noisy as tables are very close to each other. My husband and I went here to celebrate a special life event but left with lots of disappointment Service: the only thing good about Khan Saab is their staff and service. My one star is only for this purpose! Food: I am a South Asian person so i know and understand what pakistani and indian food tastes like. This place is definitely not targeted towards authenticity of south Asian food and persona This is targeted more for people who cannot eat all the spices that south asian food comprises of! We ordered chicken karahi which was the recommended dish: it looked great, nice presentation but the taste was the worst i have ever eaten. The chicken had gamey taste and the gravy was bland with raw tomato taste minus the salt The staff was super nice and when told about this, they quickly offered to change the dish. We decided to not experiment and order traditional butter chicken. That was ok too. Too bland even for butter chicken We were so disappointed that we left without trying biryani or desert. If you are expecting a traditional south asian taste please save your money and avoid this place. read more
3 years ago
our dining experience at this restaurant was exceptional in every aspect. It's a place where every detail is considered and executed flawlessly, from the ambiance and service to the exquisite food. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply in search of a quality meal, this restaurant will not disappoint. The service was exceptional. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely friendly, making us feel valued and well-cared for. They provided excellent recommendations, ensuring that each dish we selected was suited to our tastes and dietary preferences. I definitely recommend this restaurant, you must try it. Thank you for making great meals read more
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2 years ago
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We had a reservation for Saturday at 7pm, the staff was so nice and attentive. Ordered the pani puri because I've always seen it online and it was such a refreshing appetizer! Very light and tasty. Most of the items on the menu were gluten free too, which I LOVED. Everything we ordered was seasoned so well and so savory and delicious. The waiter did mention that the Khan Biryani and Chicken Karahi would be spicy, but they really wasn't that spicy. Total for all our food was around 75! What a great deal. Will definitely be returning. read more
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2 years ago
2 years ago
Everything was amazing! Presentation and taste was superb. Service was excellent! Everyone was so kind. We ordered beef kabobs, butter chicken, lentils, and a spicy chicken rice dish. I would order all again except the rice dish. It was not a good match for me. read more
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1 year ago
If you're craving for Indian food, this is the spot! My husband took me here for lunch cause he had a great time with his buddies a few months ago. Everything was good! And service was excellent as well! Must try the goat cheese naan read more
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2 years ago
We had a birthday celebration at Khan Saab, and the staff was super friendly, and the food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the food a lot, and the price was very reasonable. We'll definitely come back again, and if anyone wants to try good Middle Eastern food, we will definitely recommend this place. read more
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I was excited to try out Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen ever since they were recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. However, it was a bit far since I live in South OC and they are located in Fullerton. So I made a reservation for Valentine's Day. Little did I know, they were only doing a $80 per person tasting menu on Valentine's Day with no substitutions. My husband and I seriously reconsidered our dinner but we had driven an hour after work just to have dinner. We decided to stay. They took an Instax photo of us at the start of our meal and gave it to us at the end. We also got to keep the single stemmed rose on the table which was a nice touch to commemorate our dinner. I ordered the Kamala's Kiss mocktail ($10). They only have a temperance menu, so everything is non-alcoholic. The first three courses were just given. No choice. We received the following: Sesame Leaf Mango Bhel Puri Chaat, Bazaar Salad, Roasted Mashed Eggplant Bharta. For our fourth course, we chose the Lemon Chili Shrimp and Malal Chicken Tikka Masala, which came with buttered naan and basmati rice. The last course was a Saffron Poached Bosc Pear with lemon sorbet. My favorites were all the savory dishes. I'm normally a dessert girl. I loved the different textures and spices in the Bhel Puri Chaat. The charred watermelon in the salad brought a lovely contrast to the sharp onions and shallot in the salad. My husband doesn't even like eggplant and changed his tune when he tried the bharta. The chicken tikka was delicious as was the lemon chili shrimp. The shrimp dish was almost like a butter shrimp dish and it was definitely something different but comforting at the same time. The poached pear was okay. I ate it but somehow wished I could have some chocolate. After all, it was Valentine's Day. While I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, I was confused that they only brought out one of courses one to three to share, seeing as we had separate entrees and one dessert each. It was also odd that we felt rushed. Dishes were cleared as soon as we finished piling our food onto our plates. One dish was almost cleated off of our table despite still having some bharta on it. We did request more naan and that was given with course 4. The dishes were brought out at a quick pace and we finished our 5-course meal in about an hour. I don't think I've ever eaten or been served so quickly. The only think I could think of was that they didn't want the extra plates to take up room on our small table for two. Once our check came out, our server did tell us that there was no rush. Ha! The restaurant was busy but by no means full. There were still some empty tables next to us when we left. We parked in the free parking structure adjacent to the restaurant. My husband and I definitely enjoyed our first Valentine's Day dinner as a married couple and look forward to returning to Khan Saab on a non-holiday to try their regular menu. They are serving indoor and outdoors. Reservations are recommended. read more
2 years ago
We tried this restaurant for the first time today and loved the food . Butter chicken - very good and flavorful Chicken Karahi - very good and chicken quality in Karahi was better than chicken in Tikka . Pani puri - it was ok - liked the presentation. Lamb chops - it came after we were done with all our meal - but it was v good . Order this early and be prepared to wait Overall - very good experience Our server Sarah was awesome and did a great job with service . We will be back and try their other menu items next time ! read more
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2 years ago
Space inside was not large but able to accommodate our party of 6. We dined here before the Janet Jackson concert at the Honda Center. They had a lot of wait staff which was nice so we weren't trying to flag people down. We ordered the Khan Biyrani, butter chicken curry, bhindi masala, sides of rice and garlic naan. We shared everything between the 6 of us family style. Spice level on everything was not too overpowering. Everything was good! Nice date spot! read more
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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
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.
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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