Darbar by Lyari, a new Pakistani dining concept connected to the Lyari brand, is aiming for Plano’s Spring Creek corridor after recent construction paperwork surfaced. The proposed tenant-improvement plans point to a roomy, full-service setup rather than a tiny carry-out spot, and project representatives say an opening is still several months away. If everything holds, the concept would bring a sizable halal restaurant option to the neighborhood.
Public filings point to a full-service build-out
Public construction documents indicate the project may include a full kitchen build-out, custom millwork, and upgraded HVAC and plumbing, all of which align with a full-service restaurant format. The filings list a footprint of about 4,200 square feet, which would put Darbar by Lyari among the larger Pakistani dining operations in DFW, according to What Now Dallas.
Lyari’s DFW footprint and menu
Lyari has already built a following in the Dallas area for halal Pakistani and Indian dishes, ranging from karahi and biryani to grilled BBQ platters and freshly baked breads. The brand's website highlights traditional recipes and halal sourcing as central to its identity, a focus it credits for its local audience, according to Lyari Cafe.
What it would mean for Spring Creek
The Spring Creek Parkway corridor has grown into a competitive dining destination, and a full-service Pakistani restaurant would add yet another option to that lineup. What Now Dallas reports the project is tied to ZIKR Foods LLC, whose representative said the team is not ready to share details and that an opening is still several months away.
Next steps and timeline
If the tenant-improvement plan continues to move ahead, permitting and build-out timelines will determine the opening window and could stretch over several months. For now, Plano diners can keep Darbar by Lyari on a short list of potential new halal, South Asian spots that may be headed to the Spring Creek corridor.
