Our Story
Our Story
Three chefs, one table
At Alvi's Kitchen, we're inspired by global flavors and cultures. Our chefs — Yousaf, Jamal, and Tariq — grew up celebrating food as a way to connect and bring joy.
What began as family gatherings around shared plates is now a Carrollton kitchen serving the dishes we grew up with: slow-cooked nihari, smoky grills from the tandoor, fragrant biryani, and weekend halwa purri. Everything is halal, made fresh, and served with the warmth of home.
Why we cook
For us, hospitality isn't a service — it's a language. Pull up a chair, and you're family.
Meet the chefs
- Y Chef Yousaf
- J Chef Jamal
- T Chef Tariq
100% Halal
Every dish on our menu is prepared halal, from our grills to our gravies.
Taste by Alvi's
Inside the kitchen
Guest love
From our guests
★★★★★
“The Nihari tastes exactly like home. Tender, rich, and the naan was fresh out of the tandoor. Easily my favorite Pakistani spot in DFW.”
★★★★★
“Came for the weekend halwa purri and stayed for the chai. The whole experience felt warm and authentic — like being invited to a family table.”
★★★★★
“Catered our event and everyone was raving about the biryani and lamb chops. Beautiful presentation and so accommodating with our requests.”
Opening hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Thursday 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Friday 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM