Show 452, November 20, 2021: Chef Imram Ali Mookhi, Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, Fullerton

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“Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen in Fullerton is a 100% Halal restaurant featuring high-end Desi cuisine paired alongside a menu of alcohol-free crafted mocktails from the award-winning Chef Imran Ali Mookhi. Built on the mission to highlight global cuisine in an elevated and elegant way, Khan Saab’s menu offers bold entrees made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Since its inception, the concept has been recognized by several regional publications and in 2021 was awarded the Plate and Bib Gourmand awards, respectively, by the prestigious Michelin Guide.”

“Chef Mookhi and his partners opened Khan Saab in the lively Downtown Fullerton, CA neighborhood in early 2020. A culmination of cuisines from Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan are elevated at this eclectic 100% halal eatery with an elegant vibe. In his tenure as a chef, Mookhi has trained under numerous Michelin-starred chefs in world-class kitchens. His take on traditional Indian flavors have since earned him national recognition at high caliber concepts including Tantra on Sunset, Tamarind of London in Newport Coast, Dosa, and most recently Tumbi, in Santa Monica. Now, Chef Ali and Khan Saab restaurant hold its very own Michelin recognition resulting from years of hard work and a dedication to the team’s vision of bringing high-end Desi cuisine to the West.”

“The menu at Khan Saab consists of carefully crafted dishes using high quality ingredients sourced from local vendors, including a 100% halal Australian Wagyu Bone-In Tomahawk Steak, a cut that is so rare and priced at $150 that guests must call ahead to order and ensure availability. Other favorites include Chicken Tikka and Pomegranate Bhel Puri – authentic street food served on crackers with rice puff peanuts, vermicelli mint, tamarind chili, and garlic chutney. Guests can also opt for a selection of top-quality skewerless Tandoori Jhinga and Smoked Salmon Kabobs, the latter of which is presented in a smoke-filled dome, continuing the smoking process at the table for guests to marvel.”

“The cuisine is complemented by a craft bar program, featuring Desi-inspired alcohol-free mocktails, which at the concept’s inception was the first of its kind in Southern California and fourth in the nation. The innovative mocktail menu features non-alcoholic, handcrafted cocktails including the Smoked Negroni with rose syrup and Palo Santo bitters, the Mango Mojito, and Peshwari Mule, as well as traditional Mango Lassi and lychee “mimosas.””

Chef Ali Mookhi takes a break from the tandoor oven and joins us.

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