Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen is a vibrant, Michelin-recognized haven for meat aficionados, celebrating South Asian flavors with a hip twist.
"This Anaheim-adjacent gem in Fullerton shines bright enough to garner a Michelin Bib Gourmand by serving inventive upscale Indian fare since opening in 2021. Khan Saab is located near the intersection of North Lemon Street and East Commonwealth Avenue, making it a bit of an outlier in Downtown Fullerton’s dining scene. Savor the high-low flavors of the sloppy Khan, which incorporates spiced wagyu beef onto springy, pav dinner rolls. A whole wood-fired tomahawk showcases a huge primal cut while the chicken karahi comes with spiced tomato and shishito peppers for an extra kick. From the no-cost parking structure next door to an alcohol-free beverage program, think of this romantic date night spot as a South Asian chophouse. — Anne Marie Panoringan" - Joshua Lurie, Anne Marie Panoringan
"This Michelin-recommended halal restaurant combines the flavors of India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan with a modern Californian twist. The tender boneless chicken karahi is served with tomatoes and shishito peppers, and the butter chicken with dried fenugreek is one of the restaurant’s more popular dishes. The pani puri with tamarind water, mint, onion, and potato arrives on a mini cart and is intended to be taken as a shooter." - Jenn Tanaka
"Fullerton’s Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day serving an Indian Chinese fusion menu that includes chow mein, sweet and chile tiger shrimp, lo mein, and halal standards like the restaurant’s signature butter chicken." - Mona Holmes
"The choco samosas at Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen are the chef’s halal, South Asian version of the iconic choco taco. Crispy phyllo triangles burst with warm Ghirardelli chocolate, and a scoop of vanilla gelato adds a cool, creamy finish." - Jenn Tanaka
"This South Asian gem makes a splash on this quiet stretch that teems with Mex-American eateries and markets aplenty. Originally from Pakistan, Chef Imran Ali Mookhi displays a certain deftness with spices, flavors and in his handling of red meat. Chicken, fish and vegetarian items are on offer, but there's no denying that beef is king on this menu.The décor is bright, neat and hip. A bar in the back pours craft mocktails that pair swimmingly with such memorable items as beef (sirloin) kebabs with mustard oil, yogurt and garlic. Signature dishes like Khan biryani and chicken Karahi score high on flavor and texture. Australian Wagyu and Tomahawk steak will thrill carnivores; while seasonal vegetables have locavores returning for more." - Michelin Inspector
