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Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, Fullerton, CA
Award-winning

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen

4.6
4.6
310 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
With a culmination of cuisines from India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen boasts a menu of 100% halal cuisine, crafted by award-winning Chef Imran Ali Mookhi. In this eclectic eatery with an elegant vibe, guests can enjoy a range of dishes from more traditional, such as the Butter Chicken, to more creative dishes such as the Sloppy Khan, while sipping on a selection of craft non-alcoholic cocktails, like the Mango Mojito mocktail. *NOW OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AT A LIMITED CAPACITY*

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Afghan, Pakistani
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (714) 853-1081
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Imran Ali Mookhi
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Fullerton
  • Parking details
    There is also a parking structure located next door.
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

310 Reviews
  1. terryendo

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This is our favorite ethnic restaurant in Fullerton. It deserves the mention it received from Michelin.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the aloo gobi and the butter chicken 10/10!!! We also got one of each type of naan and they were all amazing highly recommended

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was at a very high level (Choco Samosa lives up to the hype, the Sloppy Khan and Goat Cheese Kulcha are both very good, and the Afghan Seekh Kabob was great as well.) Service was a little slow and inattentive near the end, but that might have partly been attributable to it getting more crowded with bigger parties near the end of our stay there.

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  4. lifelearnerliz

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We ordered several dishes. The paneer tikka was a bit dry and didn't have much flavor, but everything else was fantastic.

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  5. SamirT

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Good, clean tasty food Not spicy but it does dance on the palette! Well done.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and ambiance with impecable service. The flavors and presentation were so beautiful. A serious must try for anyone who enjoys authentic South Asian Cuisine.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in all California, I would say in my top 5 from across the country.

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  8. OCAnn

    Los Angeles

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Phenomenal food, friendly service, and affordable to boot. Love it here.

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  9. Clarissa

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We came on a Tuesday night in a group of 8 and made a reservation before hand. The restaurant was busy, but not completely full. Our waiter was very friendly and did a great job of walking us through the menu and his recommendations. Food took a little longer than expected to come out, but it did come out altogether which was nice. The meal was delicious, the smoked beef kabob was very tasty as was the butter chicken. We also had the raita and garlic naan which were very good too. We are definitely planning on coming back here again.

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  10. Saad

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you Raza and Ali for exceptional service as ever

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  11. Lonnie

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Authentic Indian/Pakistani food. Excellent flavors. A real ethnic diverse experience. Highly recommend.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Came in on a Friday evening. Didn't have a reservation but they were kind enough to seat us in 10 mins even though they were busy. Bunch of things on the menu. The authenticity in the taste isn't there, the food is made for non-desi customers. Service is great, clean restaurant and good came out quick.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Farida, welcomed us and was super sweet. We enjoyed a small and friendly chat. Sarah, her sister helped us. She checked on us frequently and made sure we were satisfied with our food and service. We loved the food and the atmosphere. Certainly recommend this place for family, friends, and large gatherings.

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  14. akm123

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was so delicious and unique. We went with all the recommendations from our server Reza and he did not steer us wrong. The food was great but Reza made the experience all the more better. Management is really lucky to have him.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service is good. Chicken Karahi and Biryani signature dishes. Even their veg entrees of palak paneer and dal is delicious. Strongly recommend

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  16. OmarM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as usual, service was excellent, but noise level was bad.

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  17. Maxwill2

    Nashville

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had attentive service. The restaurant is clean and modern with a nod toward India. I enjoyed their unique selection of non alcoholic drinks (I got a dirty sprite and found it tasty and satisfying although 9 bucks was a little high for 5 ounces of sprite and lime juice. It was creative though). The pan puri appetizer had a great presentation but I think I’d pass on that next time. The Sloppy khan, their take on a sloppy Joe, was flavorful. The tandoori chicken was perfectly cooked. It was not all that flavorful, though, and I missed the yoghurt sauce usually served with it in other Indian restaurants. The shrimp coconut masala curry was a big miss. The shrimp was so over cooked it tasted like rubber. The sauce was thick and creamy but had extremely mild flavor. We ordered naan—it was hot but super soft. Isn’t it normally slightly crispy? I guess I would say get the garlic naan because that looked better. The raita was forgettable. All the food is served piping hot—there’s no food sitting around in the back waiting for pick up going on at Khan Saab. We greatly appreciate how fresh everything was. Would it go back? If someone wanted to go, I’d go again and try some other dishes. I think the place has promise and maybe we just ordered the wrong things.

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  18. Lynne

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food, small portions. Can be quite loud when it gets crowded.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food1service1ambience3
    The food was ok! Taste was not really there and smaller portions. This is not a place for family style.

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  20. Andromeda

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food is great, but for some reason it’s always incredibly loud inside (and it doesn’t seem like the guests are shouting). Also, the last time we went there were five of us, and they automatically tacked on a 18% service fee without letting us know first. When we asked if the 18% went to the waiter or to the restaurant, he informed us that none of it went to him as a tip, which is ridiculous. So we had to pay him even more so he’d get a tip. He may have been lying, but if he wasn’t, diners shouldn’t have to pay over 30% extra to cover a service fee and a waiter’s tip. If we go back, it’ll only be for a party of 4 or we will do takeout.

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  21. CarolH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Curry prawn dish was over cooked. Chai tea is now charged by a small glass instead of by the pot

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  22. akira

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Inside was busy and loud, not in a great way for example say conversing. We sat outside, it was facing some what of a busy street with a loud car or two passing by. It was ok to sit and eat, again I felt insulted patio with tarp etc would have been ideal to reduce the car/street noise/sound. Food was great, service attentive and quick. The waiter/waitress needed a reminder for one of drinks we ordered as it came a tad late than the rest of the order and also, the waitress couldn't answer a query a about a menu item and didn't solicit from chef or crew to find out for answer for us. Good food /service but 1/2 things would have been helpful.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dinner . Favorite dinner. Impeccable service. If you’re looking for a reason to try this restaurant look no further ! You will regret not ordering more food. Everything top notch.

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  24. Capnar1n

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a wonderful restaurant. Phenomenal cuisine. Spectacular presentation. And very reasonably priced. I really liked the authenticity to Pakistani culture via the completely non-alcoholic drink menu. Very family friendly.

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  25. Riley

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent. It was a little loud but would definitely go back and definitely recommend.

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  26. CGOC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Portions were embarrassingly small on most dishes but the food quality was high and service was excellent. The lighting could use some help, but overall a nice experience.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Food was ok not amazing. The food didn’t taste authentic in my opinion but it was a nice restaurant so if you want an elevated halal spot this would be good . Food doesn’t compare to hole in the wall spots

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  28. JessicaN

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    This was my second time at Khan Saab. We really enjoyed it. Food is great. We ordered the shrimp curry, chicken karachi, biryani, paratha, garlic naan and a few chai. Would highly recommend the shrimp curry over the butter chicken. Service is impeccable. Looking forward to coming here again.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Very small tables. Can barely fit all the food served Biryani was below par Kahari and roti was amazing Hostess can smile a little more

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  30. Sarah

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a delicious meal! We loved everything, except for the Sloppy Khan. A little dry. But we loved the cheese naan. The pani puri. The signature chicken curry. And the butter chicken

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Pakistani food ! Kebabs and nehari top notch! Never disappoints !! Service is immaculate. Very thankful to have them locally to me

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food and customer service both were great. Has a great time there with the family 😊

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
     and foremost I never write a negative review about a business because I empathize with all business owners very much so. I went there for dinner with my mom and I asked to be seated on a table with space even though they had the tables available ,  one of the owners denied access to those tables. My mother is disabled, and they made us go from one location to the other switching tables.  I wanted to emphasize in this that Sarah our server was outstanding.  when they put us at a table, we were so closely seated to a family that it was embarrassing. On top of that, the food did not even fit on the table and we had to eat with such caution that the food would not spill on us. I just think the owner should’ve been more accommodating and maybe added another table so that we wouldn’t have to eat with caution.  As far as the food is concerned. The portions are very small. The chicken was raw in the chicken Karahi.  money they seem to have gotten out of control with the small portions $20 for may be 3 ounces of beef $20 for 4 ounces of chicken. Unbelievable.  The ambience isn’t special either at least not from what I’m used to.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good, service was excellent! Staff is very friendly and took their time to explain the ingredients, and how it is made. Restaurant itself very clean. I the last person and very reluctant to use the restrooms at restaurants. But the restrooms at khan Saab is super clean! Thank you for the wonderful experience.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was great but the portion was smaller than I thought. It took long time to food came out though. But overall food taste good and I will go back next time :)

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  36. Koko

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    My expectation was too high for this place as my dining experience turned out to be just mediocre. Overall, all the dishes that we ordered were over-seasoned and salty. Also, we didn't know that the restaurant doesn't serve any alcohol - we assumed it did since it seemed to have a full bar inside.

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  37. Gracie18

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great halal restaurant. Dined here twice and each experience has been awesome from the delicious food to the excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good good & great service as always ! Smoke kababs are delicious & garlic naans are the best . Don’t miss to order tea

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. The hostess accommodated us quickly when our party needed 5 additional seats last minute! The restaurant was entirely packed but she made sure we were comfortable. Thank you!

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  40. Direk

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our Server Raza was amazing ! Extremely polite , attention to detail and very detailed and thorough explanation of the menu and options!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen using the Order Online button. Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 853-1081.

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen

229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Fullerton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Afghan, Pakistani
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is also a parking structure located next door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Imran Ali Mookhi
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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