A Pakistani barbecue chain with roots going back to 1948 is staking out new territory in Richardson. Al Haaj Bundoo Khan is set to open a restaurant at 2000 N. Plano Road, Ste. 114A, taking over the space formerly occupied by Halal Munchies.
The plan was first reported by Community Impact, which notes the restaurant will serve kababs, chicken tikka and flaky paratha rolls. No opening date has been set yet, so Richardson diners curious about the new spot will have to keep watching for updates.
A Brand With Decades of History in Pakistan
Community Impact's reporting states that Al Haaj Bundoo Khan has operated in Pakistan since 1948. The chain's own website echoes that timeline, describing itself as the Al-Haaj Bundoo Khan brand and billing itself as the “Original Pioneer in BBQ & Pakistani Cuisine Since 1948.”
The company's site also makes a handful of additional claims about its credentials. It says it holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management and ISO 22000:2018 certification for food safety standards, and that it was recognized with a “Legacy Restaurant of the Year 2024” award. The brand further states it became the first ISO-certified restaurant in Faisalabad.
Corporate Paper Trail in Texas
Business filings offer a small glimpse into the chain's prior footprint in the state. According to OpenCorporates, Al Haaj Bundoo Khan is listed as a trading name of MAK AL HAJJ BUNDOO KHAN LLC, active from October 19, 2021 through February 23, 2024.
What exactly that filing history means for the new Richardson location isn't spelled out in the available records, and details on staffing, construction progress or a target launch window haven't been released. For now, the only confirmed details are the address, the menu staples of kababs and paratha rolls, and the chain's long-running Pakistani origins.
