Ma'am Saab
This upscale Pakistani restaurant opening in the space where Jestine's once served red rice and chicken livers quietly signaled a transition for Charleston from a place with excellent distinctive cuisine to a cosmopolitan city with both deep culinary roots and a growing international scene. The kababs, chicken tikka, and biryani were immediately among the most buzzed-about dishes in town after Ma'am Saab debuted in 2023. A hip soundtrack and cool neon lighting help set the tone.