So, where do we start, this was my first time trying Pakistani food! So there's that, I decided to…read morelook online for a good spot, Lyari Cafe came up, great reviews and everything looked amazing so I decided to give it a shot. I ordered the following: Goat Biryani - 10/10 Garlic Naan- 10/10 Beef Samosa- 10/10 Chicken Samosa- 10/10 I had a sprite to drink. I got exactly what I was expecting, the service was just outstanding, very friendly, they make you feel like you are at a family gathering, the ambience gave a very ethnic/cultural vibe, they had music on from Pakistan so that just made everything fall into place. I would definitely recommend all items above, even if it's your first time trying this type of food you will not be disappointed. I will be back for more, I couldn't decide from a few items, so I will have to come back for sure. Go on try it, thank me later.

Lyari Cafe in Dallas is absolutely worth a stop. Their entire menu looks amazing, and on my first…read morevisit I honestly couldn't decide what to try. The lady at the counter helped guide me through the menu. I went with their popular chicken burger since I didn't plan to order too much, and it was exceptionally good, and also larger than expected. I originally came to see if they had Kashmiri tea, but I tried their house chai instead, and it's the best I've had in the city. I definitely plan on returning to try more of their menu. Overall, great food, great service, and comfortable seating. Five stars.

Visited here from cali, and also a frequent pakistan traveler (3/4x a month) . This place was very…read morefancy not the usual pakistani restaurant style. Staff was nice, place was clean. Ordered biryani, haleem and naan. Biryani came out in a huge portion , i was surprised. Haleem came in a normal style serving tray. Naan was ok cut in 4 pieces. The biryani had a good look but taste wasnt there, rice was sort of kacha not done yet. Masala was good and chicken was cooked right. Haleem was ok, raishay were there but taste wasnt. Naan was ok too. I asked staff like does seekh kebab order have how many pieces they said 2 pieces. Prices were outrageous cuz 2 seekh kebabs for $18 or $19 is insane. Atleast halal

We went here to try this new place but were not very happy with it. The ambience was okay.. service…read morewas okay.. food was not really good but was super expensive.. we ordered karahi chicken and malai boti.. both of which tasted okayish.. nothing special about it at all.. i will probably never go back here to waste my money.. we have had better food at better prices than this place..

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'm visit Texas quite often throughout the year and this place is honestly a staple for me. I LOVE…read moreit here. The vibes are just unmatched. You can come by yourself, study, work, play cards, chill with shisha, or bring 10 friends and have the best time. It's elevated and aesthetically beautiful, but still feels super relaxed and comfortable. And the FOOD?! I don't know who's in that kitchen, but hats off to the chef. Some of the best pani puri I've had in Texas, and honestly the food is way better than you'd expect from a lounge. So many hidden gems on the menu. The shisha is 10/10, and the Daku Special is so fun ... definitely get it if you're here. I'm from the East Coast, so having a spot that plays Desi music and gives me that kind of familiar feeling really hits home. Good food, good music, good shisha, great people, great atmosphere. This is a 11/10 for me and will always be one of my Texas staples.

Really really confused. Want chicken cordon bleu, samosa chaat, dynamite chicken and a club…read moresandwich all in one menu? Cavalli has it! Good - nice ambiance, plenty of seating, the authentic food is good (ie not the cheeseburger) Meh - service can be hit or miss, the diversity of the menu is not a good thing for quality of food This restaurant doesn't know what it wants to be so it tries to do everything. It's a good hang out spot and that's about it

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.

We recently dropped by this Pakistani restaurant in a strip mall on a Saturday afternoon. We had…read moreheard about this restaurant from a chef of a neighboring Thai restaurant. We were seated right away. It is could little while in the wall. We stated with the Veggie Samosas for appetizers. They came out crispy and hot but weren't too oily. We also had the Beef Shami Patty. It is a mix of beef, daal, and egg. They were delicious. For our main dishes, we Beef Uddham Kebab, Chicken Tikka Boti, and Chicken Biryani. We got sides of Garlic Naan and Regular Naan Bread. It was all delicious. We finished of with some Gajar Halwa (Sweet Shredded Carrot Dessert) and some Doodh Pathi (Chai or Indian Tea). I definitely liked the food and we will back again.

Everything about this place was amazing. From the welcoming atmosphere to the service and the…read moreamazing food. It was delicious, my order was : Tikka masala chicken Beef samosas Garlic Naan Beef Gola kebab Everything was delicious, cannot say enough. Good size portions and flavor to the max. Will come back and recommend everyone to try it.

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.

Authentic Pakistani food. Some items are a bit spicy for me, but they are really flavorful and…read moretasty--I've lived in the US for too long and have lost my tolerance for heat--but ordering mango lassi helps to quench the fire. And for dessert, kulfi, an Indian/Pakistani ice cream is a must.

This is a restaurant that's attached to a grocery store…read more We had the following dishes: Karahi Gosht: Yummy! Good pieces, some bone marrow, spicy but not excessively oily. Great spice level and flavorful without being super spicy. My favorite dish. 10/10 Beef Bihari: Pasty, spicy, really yummy. Perfect with naan and raita. Smoky and very flavorful. 10/10 Chicken Tikka (leg): Personally, I don't care for chicken tikka but this was great for what it is. Juicy, flavorful and smoky, with a good sized portion of chicken. 8/10 Chicken Makhni: Really good. The kiddo loved it, not spicy, and I liked it as well. Went perfectly with naan. Boneless and very kid friendly. 8/10 Naan: authentic Pakistani naan was so soft and flufy. 10/10 Mango Lassi: Kid and mama approved. Yummy and not overly sweet, just the perfect flavor. 9/10 Falooda: I don't care for it but it was good for what it was. 8/10 Total was $90 with tip. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Someone checked in periodically to make sure we were good. It was moderately busy on a weeknight. Clientele was mostly Pakistani. All food is halal.

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.

First off, this restaurant is HUGE! it looks like it could easily seat a hundred people. Their…read morebuffet setup is also huge but I missed it unfortunately. I ordered the palak paneer, naan, and pakora. All of it was delicious. The service was also really good. While you wait there's a bakery and sweets shop that is connected to the restaurant.

My husband, brother, cousin, and my son and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. We ordered…read morenaan, goat biryani, beef haleem, and nihari. They also have a buffet, but we wanted to order separate dishes. For drinks, we ordered mango lassi. The mango lassi was so fresh and delicious. My son loved it as well. This place is large with plenty of seating. The staff and service are great. Please read further for pros and cons for different foods/drinks we tried: Food: *Nihari* The meat was so tender and the gravy delicious. This went perfectly with their piping hot naan, which was very fluffy and had a great tandoor taste. No complaints here. *Goat Biryani* I did not try this, but it looked incredible *Haleem* The haleem was a little flavorless and a little watery for my liking, but it wasn't bad. *Macaroni & Cheese* I ordered this for my son and it wasn't good at all. It looked like they used a whole box of macaroni and a whole lot of cream and milk, but it didn't taste cheesy at all and was not appetizing. It also came out extremely hot and there was no warning of not touching the bowl, and it wasn't served with anything underneath it. *Chocolate Ice Cream* I also ordered this for my son and he loved it. The ice cream was very creamy and appetizing. Overall, I think the quality of the food here is great. Of course I wouldn't expect this to be an expert on making macaroni and cheese, so it's perfectly fine that that dish wasn't great. The Nihari is absolutely amazing. I am looking forward to coming back here and trying the vegetarian dishes as well as the many other dishes they have.