The Best New Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina - AFAR

"Chef Maryam Ghaznavi, who was born in Pakistan, raised in Saudi Arabia, and has lived in North America for 20 years, opened on Meeting Street in 2023 to spotlight Pakistani cuisine. She says, “Historically, Pakistani cuisine has not received the recognition it deserves, yet it offers a unique blend of Indian and Middle Eastern flavors.” Some dishes are familiar — butter chicken in a fragrant sauce of garam masala, cumin, and chili powder — while others, like the Taj-e-Sabzi (seasonal vegetables with aloo methi, rice, and paratha), serve as a delicious education for diners. The ambience matches the food’s allure: a festive color scheme of purple and pink adorns the dining room, and a sizzle reel of vintage Pakistani street scenes is projected behind the bar." - Lauren Mowery