Two words, MIND BLOWING, describe this place perfectly! We stopped by at on off time around 4pm (so…read morenot really lunch or dinner), so the place was a bit empty, but the staff was still amazing! They were very welcoming and accommodating. We tried their thali, so we could try a bit of all of dishes. They were so kind they let us make substitutions for the thali so we could try exactly what we wanted. With the very generous Thali offer that lets you mix and match as you please, you get any biryani, curry, tandoor item and naan of your choice!! I'm SHOOK at how nice of a deal it is! Most thali's have preselected items so the fact that you can choose exactly the items you want is truly a unique and special thing about this restaurant! We ordered the Karachi chicken biryani since it's their special, garlic naan, tandoor chicken and a lamb curry! It took about 15-20 minutes to get our food but it was worth the wait. We ordered to-go, however, once it arrived, the smell of the food was too good to resist so we just got a table to eat there. They provided bottled water as well. The food tasted home cooked and very very flavorful! I HIGHLY recommend this place when you are in the mood for some good biryani or chicken/lamb dishes! Everything is also Halal in case you only eat Halal! I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Dallas.

This place was okay! The food is pretty good, but it was a ghost town and service was slow. I…read morewouldn't say it's a "must visit" since it's pretty far from tourist spots, but it is good and a very quiet (almost silent) place to visit. It was also one of the most affordable places we went to.

I used to come to this place as a small child. This family run business has been around for almost…read more25 years and for a while, was the only place you could get halal South Asian food in the entire metroplex it seems. Wonderful owners, delicious food. I'm so sad to see this place go. Just know that they had an impact on the community and we loved them so much.

A yummy surprise this far north of Dallas! The chicken tikka masala was flavorful, and absolutely…read moresatisfying. The samosas were equally delicious, and the portions were generous. Come hungry! Thank you, Silver Spoon, for such a tasty find in Allen, TX.

Pakistan food served mildly spiced for those who aren't adventurous but I grew up with Indian…read morecuisine and I like hot and spicy. So tell them you like spicy and they will give you the authentic version. Portions are generous and being solo my first time here gave me some to take home. Good place to bring several people for eating family style. I can't wait to come back to try out the many different offerings.

It's been a while since I came here last time (soon after opening). Really pleased to see they…read moreupdated the interior of the restaurant. Nicer chairs, more organized, more lights to make it bright inside and a little prayer corner to boot. Same menu albeit they also do weekend lunch buffet now which has an expanded menu with more gravy based dishes to complement the BBQ. The BBQ itself continues to be solid. I'm glad they have managed to maintain the same great taste as they had when the owner was doing BBQ solo out of his backyard. It's a family run operation and I think that goes a long way to maintaining the quality of the food. Their prices are also reasonable which you won't hear me complain about ;)

I've eaten this place a couple times. I can't really eat spicy and I like they have the option of…read moremaking it non-spicy but today I'm just really disappointed with the chicken tiki masala. It's not edible and it's really greasy. This picture is after I drained some oil on the sink. This plate is $15 . Sad I have to throw it away.

Food was delicious, we visited as a party of two. Very family business vibes as they had a few kids…read morebehind the front counter. You order at the counter and they bring to the table. Bathroom was clean and out of toilet paper but as soon as I let him know, it was refilled ASAP. It was a little hot inside, they had an oscillating fan going. But we still sat and enjoyed our food and chatted. Big portions, we were able to share. Garlic naan was amazing! Not many people sat to eat but lots of foot traffic for pickup orders. Convenient location, I would def come back for a pickup.

Their iftar buffet was a joke. Literally serve microwaved frozen shrimp pasta in Alfredo sauce as a…read moremenu item. Biriyani and the rest of the items were tasteless. Rude servers who cannot accommodate their reservation request they agreed over phone.

Had a reservation for a surprise birthday/iftar dinner of about 20 of us. Management was very…read moreaccommodating, allowing some decor and for cake to be brought in, and they even confirmed everything the night before (good communication, which isn't always the case w/desi restaurants). The variety and taste of the food (iftar buffet) was excellent, everyone in our party enjoyed greatly! Even though they had opened just a few weeks before, I would have never known because they had everything very organized. I hope that they will continue to be consistent and increase their success. Please support this small business. Thank you staff and cooks at Zaaiqa ;)

I love Lahori Kabab! My go-to meals here are the Combo Platter and the Chicken Dum Biryani which…read moreboth are always so flavorful. One thing I've noticed, though, is that the food quality seems to be better on the weekends than on weekdays. Overall, it's still one of my favorite spots for Pakistani food in Frisco , and I'll definitely keep coming back!

Ordered through their website. Arrived 15 minutes after the promised time. No patrons inside the…read morerestaurant. no other online orders ready. They do not have my order. I give them the order number. They can't find it. Then they find it with the confirmation number, and say it's $0 without any details on their side. The order was put in 30 minutes before the promised time and 10 minutes passed the time. And you do not call the customer to let them know there is an issue? This is basic customer service skills. I say I am hungry and would just like them to get started on the order and they can figure out the $ in the meanwhile. I even show her the transaction on my credit card. She's says it's "pending transaction" Every transaction is pending the first 2-3 days. She was about to charge me again and I tell her I do not want to be double charged. She goes in the back and figures it out. Does not apologize for the inconvenience. Does not try to make it right for us. Will not be eating here again. I am not surprised this place is empty on multiple occasions I have come. For the business owner, take this as feedback. Food is hit and miss

I went here for dessert & of course chai as the place looked really pretty with desi/middle eastern…read morevibe. The décor is super vibrant & insta worthy although it felt a little dusty ‍ prolly from all the carpets, cushions and heavily upholstered furniture. Also the place was super hot! Not sure if they had some issues with their ac that day as I noticed the fans were on. I tried the Irani chai, which I really liked for it being lighter and less creamy than other places. Then also tried the Kashmiri chai, just for the color of it all! So Kashmiri chai is literally pink and comes without sugar. Only thing is it comes in a cup without a handle and it's hotttt so be careful! Dessert options were limited! I was expecting more like Indian tea time snacks like jalebi and what not.

If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more We walked in, found a seat, and waited over 10 minutes without anyone greeting us. We eventually rang the bell ourselves. When the waitress finally came over, she just stood by the register and asked, "Did you ring the bell?" still no greeting. We asked a few questions about the difference between dahi puri and pani puri, since we don't typically eat North Indian food. The manager/owner came over to answer, but seemed annoyed that we'd asked. We ordered two appetizers, an entree, and a chai. Everything came out late. When the entree (beef nihari) finally arrived, the plate was cold. I tried the gravy with the naan room temperature at best. For $16.99 (?), the dish had one piece of beef and a large bone with what I assumed was marrow. When I tried to spoon it out, it looked frozen or congealed, and touching it confirmed it was cold. We rang the bell again, since the entire staff was in the kitchen and no one was watching the guest area. When the owner came over, I asked if the dish was supposed to be served cold. She got defensive and immediately said it had been "boiled." I told her we wouldn't be eating it and asked if she'd like to touch the marrow and gravy herself to see. Her response was, "What am I supposed to do?" She took the plate away, said she'd warm it up, and bring it back. I said no we weren't going to eat it at that point. She offered to credit the card but kept implying we'd been unhappy from the start. For asking the difference between, dahi puri and pani puri. She expects us to not be unhappy after all, the entree came late, the food was cold, chai was cold and the attitude the entire time was unpleasant. We declined the credit offer, when we heard her talk about us out loud in the kitchen, we decided to walk out without any credit and still paid the service fee and the total cost of our nasty food. On top of all that: you have to order at the cashier yourself, they still charge a service fee for a party of three, and then the tablet prompts you for a tip. Haha....THIS PLACE IS A JOKE! They spend their effort on decorations and forgot providing customer service and food quality. HORRIBLE PLACE, DO NOT GO AND WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE! Not returning.

My daughter's favorite place for ordering Pakistani food in Plano…read moreAmazing food at even more amazing service. This is our go to place for great food and great service. Must try.

Mai Colachi is an intimate, beautiful Pakistani restaurant in Plano that invites the community to a…read morehaven of delicious food. We came here as a family for iftar and were not disappointed. There were many high points like the variety of drinks at the drink station, the elaborate iftar buffet and the small touches of Ramadan decor that felt intimate and special. The kababs here were juicy, well marinated and absolutely delicious. I appreciated the curries as well, and my aunt enjoyed their butter chicken a lot. Service was average as it was a packed dining hall so it was a bit on the slow side but whenever I went up to the counter to ask for something they were quick to get me what I wanted. My only complaint was that dessert was lacking. The shahi tukray were more on the bland side and the pumpkin halwa fell flat and was unappetizing. I hope they can up their dessert game to match other high quality restaurants in the area. Otherwise this is a nice family restaurant to enjoy a quality meal at.

You will LOVE this food!!!…read more Nestled in Castle Hills it's conveniently located off Parker Rd - so easily accessible! It's a small place with some seating but the bulk of folks were taking out/to go! It's traditional Afghani food- packed with flavor, texture, and served in a generous quantity! You MUST try the Karahi- (Goat or Chicken - can't go wrong at all ) it's REALLY really good!!! Pair that with the soft, fluffy, Afghani naan with the sesame seeds- oof! TooOoooo Good!! Their grilled items were amazing as well- perfectly charred (not burnt) and surprisingly not too spicy as well. The service was great - quick and friendly! They also cater for parties small or large and overall their prices were pretty reasonable! I can totally see this be a regular pick up spot for us!

I enjoyed the karahi here, it was one of the better ones I've had in Dallas. Service wasn't great…read morebut that's honestly expected.

We catered our office lunch party with ODA and couldn't be happier. The food was amazing and…read moreeveryone took leftovers home (normally they sit in the office fridge for the rest of the week). They delivered the food EXACTLY on time and even included premade label cards for me! Not to mention, it was INSANELY affordable, I fed 30 people (with leftovers) for under $600. We will definitely be using them again!

I really enjoyed my visit to O'Desi Aroma in Plano! Located in a strip mall, there is plenty of…read moreeasily accessible parking, which is always a nice bonus. The restaurant itself is casual, but the interior is really cute and inviting, with happy music playing in the background that adds to the upbeat atmosphere. This is a walk-up-and-order type of restaurant, and they bring your food out to you when it's ready. I found the service to be exceptionally friendly, informative, and still very professional. When I ordered the tandoori chicken, they let me know it would take about 15-20 minutes. Honestly, I had no problem waiting--I'd much rather wait a little longer and have my food freshly cooked! The tandoori chicken comes with mint chutney and sliced onions, along with half a chicken. I also ordered an additional side of their cilantro chutney, and let me tell you... so, so good! The chicken was incredibly moist, packed with flavor, and cooked beautifully. I was also happy that the heat level was very low. You get all that wonderful flavor without the heat overpowering the dish. At only $12.99, the portion, quality, and flavor make this dish an excellent value. This was my first visit, but based on the food and the menu, it definitely won't be my last. Next time I'm in the area, I'll be trying a different dish because their menu has quite a few things that caught my eye. If you're looking for flavorful Indian food in a casual, welcoming setting, O'Desi Aroma is definitely worth checking out!