Malika

Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant

Also listed in: Over 50 Charleston

Chef Maryam Ghaznavi and her husband Raheel Gauba, co-owner and creative director, call Malika the first Pakistani restaurant in South Carolina. Maryam was born in Pakistan and grew up as her family's 'chief taste tester'; the couple met in Canada and later moved to the Lowcountry. They started with a pop-up at The Daily in 2019 and opened Ma'am Saab at Workshop in 2020 before Malika. The menu is Pakistani street food: biryanis, karahis, saags and kababs.

Address
1333 Theater Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC
Phone
(843) 388-5178
Website
malikacanteen.com
Cuisine
pakistani, indian, street food
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Details researched October 7, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
US 17Hungry Neck BoulevardIsle of Palms Connector
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  • Website on file: yes
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