Desiree Gutierrez
Aug 24, 2026
Plano has range, with restaurants that spotlight global cuisines, fine dining establishments, classic old-guard institutions, top notch ...
Once considered little more than a suburb of Dallas, Plano’s population has more than doubled since the mid-‘90s and is now a thriving city in its many Dallasites, not to mention travelers from other parts of Texas and beyond, travel to eat in Plano.
Plano has range, with restaurants that spotlight global cuisines, fine dining establishments, classic old-guard institutions, top notch coffee shops, and even a fish market with a speakeasy inside. While crowds flock to the Downtown area and the Shops of Legacy, the hidden gems are worth seeking out, too. Let this list function as a starting point as you begin eating your way through Plano.
Brya Zan Thai Noodle + Brew
This fast-casual Thai spot from the husband-wife team behind Malai Kitchen (a Thai-Vietnamese fusion restaurant with
four locations around the Metroplex) is all about customization. Choose your protein and preparation—including drunken noodles prepared with house-made noodles, panang curry, and basil fried rice—and modify ingredients to your heart’s content. Brya Zan is a Thai restaurant and brewery in one, so pair your meal with a Peach Tea Wheat beer or a Malai Thai-P-A.