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\nPhoto: Shoko Ashcraft | Local Profile
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What To Expect<\/p>\n
At its core, Brya Zan is about accessibility without compromise. Every noodle is made in-house. They even brew the beer, with four distinct expressions priced between $5.75 and $6.75: Malai Samuir Pilsner, Malai Peach Tea Wheat, Malai Thai-P-A (IPA) and Malai Doppel Bock. Cocktails are only $8.75, and the place is outfitted with a full bar. Other prices ($11 to $15 for most dishes) make Brya Zan feel approachable but never cheap.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe focus on grab-and-go, but we also offer an elevated dining experience,\u201d says Tony Tran, the restaurant\u2019s general manager.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s right. For all its convenience, Brya Zan still feels like a restaurant meant to be enjoyed, not rushed. Food and drinks are brought to your table, unlike some other elevated fast-casual places where diners still must pick up their food.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Designed by Dallas firm JonesBaker, the restaurant\u2019s interior is a kinetic blend of industrial chic and market energy. Near the counter, one phrase glows overhead in bold lettering: “Cheewit Cheema,” Thai for “Live Lively.”<\/p>\n
It\u2019s more than d\u00e9cor. It\u2019s the restaurant\u2019s mantra.<\/p>\n
Flavor First<\/p>\n
The menu reads like a love letter to Southeast Asia: pad Thai, drunken noodles, pineapple fried rice and green curry that hums with coconut and spice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tran explains the shift that defines Brya Zan\u2019s philosophy. \u201cWe used to use noodles made in factories, but they have so many preservatives, which is unhealthy,\u201d he says. \u201cSo we started making them in-house. It\u2019s better for the guest, better for the flavor, better for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nPhoto: Shoko Ashcraft | Local Profile
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For Those With Dietary Restrictions<\/p>\n
The self-serve kiosks have an “Allergy” tab, where you can customize your order based on dietary restrictions. It’s rather extensive,\u00a0 whether it’s gluten-free, vegetarian (egg, fish sauce and oyster sauce, okay!), vegetarian (no fish or sauce, but egg is okay!), vegan, peanut allergy, shellfish allergy, seafood allergy, soy allergy, dairy allergy, sesame allergy, low salt or even light sauce.<\/p>\n
The kitchen is then notified, and steps are taken to clean and prevent cross-contamination.<\/p>\n
Do Not Skip Dessert<\/p>\n
We repeat. Do not. The house-made soft serve is good. Real good. We tried the Vietnamese Coffee and Pandan flavors, each one as delicate as it was distinct. You could imagine a stand-alone shop built around just this dessert.<\/p>\n
Brya Zan Thai Noodle + Brew
\nFollow: @bryazan
\nVisit: 1909 Preston Road, Plano, TX<\/p>\n
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