Saima’s Grill

New to Phoenix and was craving Pakistani food found this place on yelp and thought we would check it out. For starters the restaurant is more like a cafe and is located inside an Indian grocery store...weird but okay we got past that. Zero ambience. Not inviting at all, just tables and chairs no decor. The prices for the bbq were exaggerated and lacked flavor. Chicken tikka bbq special $18 for barely any chicken. Pieces were small and chicken wasn't thoroughly cooked. The Malai chicken boti were chunks of chicken that fell apart the second my fork touched it. Mango lassi tasted as it was sitting in the fridge for a while...another disappointment. If you're looking for a nice sit-down restaurant to bring your family this place is not it. Be prepared to be served in paper plates and plastic silverware. .

This was my first visit to the restaurant. Although we have ordered from Saima before when she used to do homemade food for delivery. Family owned. It's tucked inside the grocery store Tumeric, right by the front door. We were a party of 8. And made reservations. The staff was organized and the service was good. The food was the best part of the experience. In the order of what we loved: - mutton biryani- nihari- keema (ground beef) - white chicken curry- haleem- fried pakoras- Dahi badaHighly recommend this place!

This restaurant is very close to my house so I decided to try it. I ordered food online and it was ready when I went to pick it up 15 minutes later. I ordered the paneer tiki masala and garlic naan. The naan was fantastic but while the tiki masala had spice, it lacked flavor and the paneer tasted a little bland and watery. This is not my favorite Indian food restaurant but I finished my meal with leftovers (which is a win) and I got to experience something new.

Home cooked, authentic flavors! Fresh ingredients and balanced spices, smells fragrant and tastes so good! Self service (mostly) and ambiance is relaxed. Great people running the place!

My S.O. Is Pakistani, we have been looking for a place for quite some time now. We are both from Houston and highly enjoy Agas over there. We've been to many Pakistani places and this one was by far the best we have been to in Arizona. It's mainly self service, we ordered at the front and we paid before we left. I ordered the Falooda (Lahori). It's a dessert item, but I wanted it ASAP lol, it tasted just like the traditional flavor. Very authentic, I was surprised! I really enjoy the (Tooti Frooti) so I will get that next time! We ordered chicken biryani (only available on the weekends). Everything here is made fresh from when you order it. So the wait is about 20-25 minutes. We highly enjoy authentic Pakistani food, so we were more than happy to wait for the food. We also ordered chicken karahi, we forgot to order naan, but they said it comes with 2 naans (8 quarter pieces). Everything tasted fresh. I got the beef kabobs and they weren't dry at all! They had some kick to it, but if you dip it in the garlic sauce (light green) it takes away the spice and the sauce tasted really good! My S.O. Highly enjoyed the biryani, even better than our "Houston go-to". This now will be our "go-to" for true authentic Pakistani food. We recommend if you want true authentic Pakistani and Indian to try this restaurant! The staff is very polite and helpful with menu items, so if you're even curious, I recommend coming here. It was such a delightful experience for us! The restaurant is inside the "Turmeric" grocery store, just on the left when you walk inside. The restaurant was very spacious for large groups.

Delicious, fresh made food and great service!! We tried several items, and it's hard to pick a favorite! Everything well-cooked and flavorful.

Add this to your MUST TRY list! The best Pakistani restaurant in AZ. On the weekends, Saima's offers a lunch buffet and it's perfect for people like me who want to get a bit of everything while trying something new. The variety and pairings are always a hit and you'll be sure to be greeted with a friendly smile. I took my dad here and the owner's son was kind enough to walk us through the dishes like we were VIP! Can't say enough good things, now get to eating!

Great food and friendly service. It is family owned and operated, so come with the expectation to wait for someone available to help you.Ordered and picked up food from here several times in the past few months. Friendly service, without insane prices (unlike other Indian/Pakistani locales). In store ambiance is pretty humble, but the food makes up for it.Everything I've ordered from here has either been really really good, or just okay. I have not yet had a bad food experience here.Personal favorite shout outs - Chicken Malai Boti, Chicken Tikka Masala, and the Sindhi Chicken Biryani!Keep making great food!

Hands down the MOST!!! authentic Pakistani food. Everything is perfect about this restaurant the service prices and ambiance just perfect.

Tucked away in a city where you would least expect it, Saima's Grill is a delightful surprise for anyone craving authentic and exquisitely spiced dishes. This modest "hole-in-the-wall" exceeded my expectations with its perfectly cooked meals that boasted the right balance of spices. Each dish we tried seemed to tell a story of tradition and meticulous preparation. The ambiance is simple casual dining. If you're in search of genuine pakistani flavors and dishes prepared with passion, Saima's Grill is a must-visit. Highly recommended for an unforgettable experience.