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Nestled in the historic district of downtown Charleston, experience elevated Pakistani cuisine. Be prepared to embark on a journey to Pakistan, featuring a focused menu with a modern take on dishes originating back to the mughal era. Now serving Lunch Punch special menu from our tiny window. Pakistani Cuisine. Southern Charm.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 251 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 259-2660
Website: http://maamsaabchs.com/
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Reviews
Bob not your Uncle
I ordered a Vesper cocktail, and the bartender had to look up the recipe. While not every classic is frequently requested, the Vesper is a well-known staple, and one would expect a bit more familiarity in a cocktail-driven setting.
The food overall was good. I ordered the chhed with butter sauce the flavors were enjoyable, though the cheese leaned slightly dry. I requested additional sauce to balance the dish, but it arrived about 20 minutes later, after I had already finished eating. The sauce remained untouched, yet it was initially added to the bill.
That said, the butter naan was outstanding warm, perfectly soft with a slight chew, and generously brushed. It was easily one of the highlights of the meal and showcased the kitchen at its best.
When I mentioned the delay, the bartender explained it was due to Valentine’s weekend volume. To their credit, the team handled the recovery appropriately: they removed the sauce from the bill and offered a complimentary glass of wine as a goodwill gesture.
Overall, the kitchen shows real potential, and service recovery was handled professionally. With tighter timing and stronger cocktail knowledge behind the bar, the experience would feel far more polished and cohesive.
… moreThe food overall was good. I ordered the chhed with butter sauce the flavors were enjoyable, though the cheese leaned slightly dry. I requested additional sauce to balance the dish, but it arrived about 20 minutes later, after I had already finished eating. The sauce remained untouched, yet it was initially added to the bill.
That said, the butter naan was outstanding warm, perfectly soft with a slight chew, and generously brushed. It was easily one of the highlights of the meal and showcased the kitchen at its best.
When I mentioned the delay, the bartender explained it was due to Valentine’s weekend volume. To their credit, the team handled the recovery appropriately: they removed the sauce from the bill and offered a complimentary glass of wine as a goodwill gesture.
Overall, the kitchen shows real potential, and service recovery was handled professionally. With tighter timing and stronger cocktail knowledge behind the bar, the experience would feel far more polished and cohesive.
Dena Cooper
Our dinner at Ma’am Saab was an absolute delight. We decided to come on Valentine’s day for something a little different as we hadn’t had the pleasure of trying Pakistani food. Our server was helpful and informative, making sure we didn’t miss any fan favorites.
My husband had the Lamb Biryani, which was so delicious he contemplated coming back to have it again every night for the next week. Other favorites included the Butter Chicken, Qeema Pav with Cholay over butter buns, and Paratha, which tastes like naan and a croissant had a love child.
Wonderful food accompanied by a great atmosphere, and friendly attentive service. It was certainly a dinner to remember, and we will be back many times in the future.
… moreMy husband had the Lamb Biryani, which was so delicious he contemplated coming back to have it again every night for the next week. Other favorites included the Butter Chicken, Qeema Pav with Cholay over butter buns, and Paratha, which tastes like naan and a croissant had a love child.
Wonderful food accompanied by a great atmosphere, and friendly attentive service. It was certainly a dinner to remember, and we will be back many times in the future.
Sargam Bansal
A Soulful Desi Experience in Charleston: Ma’am Saab
What a fantastic find! We stumbled upon Ma’am Saab casually after checking a few reviews while in Charleston, South Carolina, and it turned out to be an absolute hidden gem. It is rare to find a place that feels so authentic to desi roots while offering something that feels refreshingly different after ages.
The ambience is extremely beautiful and warm, and the dining experience is elevated by the stunning copper ware. The royal elegance of the place truly stands out and makes the meal feel incredibly special.
As for the food, the Qeema Pav was incredibly flavorful and the Taz-E-Sabzi (VG) was perfectly cooked, but the absolute showstopper was the Aloo Methi. It’s a dish I wouldn’t usually order, but here, it was the main highlight of the meal. We were left wondering how someone could put such magic into every single dish – the flavors were just incredible. highly recommended
… moreWhat a fantastic find! We stumbled upon Ma’am Saab casually after checking a few reviews while in Charleston, South Carolina, and it turned out to be an absolute hidden gem. It is rare to find a place that feels so authentic to desi roots while offering something that feels refreshingly different after ages.
The ambience is extremely beautiful and warm, and the dining experience is elevated by the stunning copper ware. The royal elegance of the place truly stands out and makes the meal feel incredibly special.
As for the food, the Qeema Pav was incredibly flavorful and the Taz-E-Sabzi (VG) was perfectly cooked, but the absolute showstopper was the Aloo Methi. It’s a dish I wouldn’t usually order, but here, it was the main highlight of the meal. We were left wondering how someone could put such magic into every single dish – the flavors were just incredible. highly recommended
Lalitha Mehta
The food lacked authenticity, though passable in taste. I can see wanting to cater to your clientele’s intolerance for spice, but please take on the responsibility of cultivating their taste as well. I was looking forward to the biriyani, but it was a huge disappointment. If it doesn’t look like Biriyani, doesn’t smell like Biriyani and doesn’t have the ingredients of a Biriyani, can you still call it a Biriyani?
The Lahore chole was not what we expected. We had to throw it out after we brought it home. I’ve never seen kadai chicken served in a rich tomato base. However, it gets a pass because it was well seasoned. The naan was clearly not from a tandoori….The butter paneer tasted good, especially since it was loaded up with butter.
The service wasn’t terrible, but it took the staff the better part of the evening to clear a table full of dirty dishes right next to where we were seated. Did not make for a pleasant evening.
I wish I could give this restaurant a better review since the manager/owner was so pleasant and charming.
… moreThe Lahore chole was not what we expected. We had to throw it out after we brought it home. I’ve never seen kadai chicken served in a rich tomato base. However, it gets a pass because it was well seasoned. The naan was clearly not from a tandoori….The butter paneer tasted good, especially since it was loaded up with butter.
The service wasn’t terrible, but it took the staff the better part of the evening to clear a table full of dirty dishes right next to where we were seated. Did not make for a pleasant evening.
I wish I could give this restaurant a better review since the manager/owner was so pleasant and charming.
Sobia Jahangir
The food is missing back home pure Pakistani taste. I find butter chicken a little sweet in taste. Beef biryani can be better. Presentation was well-done. A ready made frozen naan is a thumbs down. Ambience was great though.
… moreMaui Mike
Really enjoyable meal
Got the 3 course tasting menu
Loved the whole thing! Such a great sampling of everything. Samosas, butter chicken, biriyani rice, sweet potatoes, beef, potatoes, so much! We added prata and loved it.
Great cocktails too
Would come back!!!
… moreGot the 3 course tasting menu
Loved the whole thing! Such a great sampling of everything. Samosas, butter chicken, biriyani rice, sweet potatoes, beef, potatoes, so much! We added prata and loved it.
Great cocktails too
Would come back!!!
Raja Chandra
Didn’t live up to the expectations or the reviews that were posted here. Booked it through chase sapphire exclusive tables – definitely not worth it. Went on a Saturday evening with reservation, but it was mostly empty. Service was not up to the mark. Only 2 servers and one bartender for the night. One of them gave us the menu and literally said “I can go over the dishes, but it is probably easier for you to just read it yourselves”. The biggest disappointment however was the food – definitely not worth the prices.
Qeema paav: 2/5. Comes with channa on the paav. Qeems itself had a slightly sweet taste to it.
Samosa chaat: 3/5
Paneer Tikka: 4/5
Lamb biryani: 1/5 – felt like bland lamb/potato gravy mixed over rice. This isn’t biryani.
Taj-e-sabzi: 2/5
Mocktails:
Electric rickshaw: 3/5
Truck stop cooler: 2/5
… moreQeema paav: 2/5. Comes with channa on the paav. Qeems itself had a slightly sweet taste to it.
Samosa chaat: 3/5
Paneer Tikka: 4/5
Lamb biryani: 1/5 – felt like bland lamb/potato gravy mixed over rice. This isn’t biryani.
Taj-e-sabzi: 2/5
Mocktails:
Electric rickshaw: 3/5
Truck stop cooler: 2/5
Paul Stender
The vibe is absolutely wonderful! The food is perfection!
Bottom line, they need to hire more staff. We made sure to have an early reservation and had our hearts set on the chef’s tasting menu. We were told it takes an hour and a half for the tasting menu. It took our server about 20 minutes to greet us, and we were not able to order what we wanted. What we did order was absolutely amazing, and we look forward to the Chef’s menu again, possibly at the bar.
The drinks were delicious, but again we sat with empty drinks for quite awhile and probably would have ordered another round or two.
We will definitely return to this restaurant because the food and atmosphere was so good!.
… moreBottom line, they need to hire more staff. We made sure to have an early reservation and had our hearts set on the chef’s tasting menu. We were told it takes an hour and a half for the tasting menu. It took our server about 20 minutes to greet us, and we were not able to order what we wanted. What we did order was absolutely amazing, and we look forward to the Chef’s menu again, possibly at the bar.
The drinks were delicious, but again we sat with empty drinks for quite awhile and probably would have ordered another round or two.
We will definitely return to this restaurant because the food and atmosphere was so good!.
James Martin
The food was great. Price per serving was a little high. We ordered entrees with our drinks. My water glass never reached empty because the lady in charge of water was very attentive. However, customers should NEVER be pressured to leave the table because of a slow kitchen or reservation software improperly programmed! And that is what happened. That’s just rudeness, not “Southern hospitality.” Do you want me to order a $12 slice of cheesecake or not? Very underwhelmed with the host station staff.
… moreLily Wilmoth
We loved our experience here. The food is just fantastic. We couldn’t decide so we chose to do the chef’s tasting menu and everything that came out was delicious. We got to try all the sauces, loads of different dishes, all so unique. It reminds me of Indian food, but different flavor profiles. The bar tender on duty was so kind and full of knowledge about the menu.
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