Ma'am Saab

Name: Ma'am Saab
Address: 251 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

Downtown Charleston · Pakistani

251 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401Directions

4.4368 reviews

Diners say this restaurant offers delicious and authentic Pakistani/Indian food, with many highlighting the flavorful butter chicken, lamb biryani, and unique chargha wings. They also appreciate the beautiful decor, cool atmosphere, and friendly, attentive staff. Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Pakistani cooking with 5,202 Blackbird check-ins and a praised birthday tasting menu.

Ma'am Saab is a $$$ Pakistani restaurant in Downtown Charleston, Charleston. It has logged 6,262 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Monday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

The tasting menu surveys Ma'am Saab's Pakistani cooking across multiple courses. Diners consistently cite it as the most effective way to gauge the kitchen's range. Groups favor it.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Why go

Ma'am Saab operates in Downtown Charleston serving Pakistani food. The tasting menu anchors the experience—samosas, butter chicken, biryani rice, and prata cycle through. Cocktails are well-regarded. Saturday and Wednesday draw the heaviest traffic. Staff and ownership register as attentive.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Fast facts

Ma'am Saab has 6,262 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Wednesday.
Google users rate it 4.4 stars across 407 reviews.
A highlighted reviewer specifically recommends the Butter Chicken.
One birthday review praises the tasting menu, shared dessert, and takeout-friendly abundance.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Ma'am Saab has logged 6,262 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Wednesday as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

The tasting menu is a popular entry point.
Saturday and Wednesday evenings run full.
Cocktails are well-regarded.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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The room in motion

Activity155

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Flynet check ins

6,262

Neighborhood

Downtown Charleston

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№6

of 6 Downtown Charleston spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.2× the Downtown Charleston median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 6 Downtown Charleston spots.

Last 30 days

155 check ins

−59% vs prior month

Sep 29Oct 28

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Ma'am Saab

The experience

The tasting menu surveys Ma'am Saab's Pakistani cooking across multiple courses. Diners consistently cite it as the most effective way to gauge the kitchen's range. Groups favor it.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Review signal

4.4

368 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Ma'am Saab?

Ma'am Saab has logged 6,262 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Ma'am Saab busiest?

Ma'am Saab is busiest on Monday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Ma'am Saab serve?

Ma'am Saab serves Pakistani cuisine.

How expensive is Ma'am Saab?

Ma'am Saab is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Ma'am Saab?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Ma'am Saab in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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