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The same team that brought you Charleston's first Pakistani restaurant, Ma'am Saab, on Monday announced the opening of Malika, a new Pakistani Canteen style restaurant located in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre.
“Street food is an essential part of everyday life in Pakistan,” said Maryam Ghaznavi, chef and co-owner of Malika and Ma'am Saab. “Whether it's a quick lunch with a friend, a mid-day tea and chaat date, or a quick snack to cool off after a summer shopping spree, we all turn to the ever creative, never disappointing foods sold by hard working vendors along the busy street sides. Malika, which refers to ‘Queen’ in Urdu language, is set to be a vivacious brand that will honor the street foods of Pakistan in all its glory!”
Chef Ghaznavi has created dishes that she says reflect the authentic and complex flavors from the streets and canteens of Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and beyond. Guests can expect canteen classics like the Aloo Tikki Roll, Chaat Papri, Beef Shami Bun, Cholay Biryani, and Masala Fries, along with a selection of hot and cold drinks such as Mango Lassi, Pakola, and Desi Hot Chai.
Malika is open Tuesday through Friday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday from 12 pm to 9 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm. For more information and to view Malika's full menu, visit www.malikacanteen.com. The restaurant can be found in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre at 1333 Theater Drive.
Ma'am Saab is still slated to open doors to its future home in downtown Charleston at 251 Meeting Street later this year.
