Sabar Barbecue, known for its fusion of Pakistani and barbecue flavors, will close for good this weekend, its owner and founder announced.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Sabar Barbecue, which was recently honored as one of the state’s best barbecue joints by Texas Monthly, will close this weekend, its owner announced.
Sabar, which operated out of a blue trailer parked in Fort Worth’s Near Southside, will serve its last meals Saturday, Dec. 20, according to an Instagram post from the restaurant. Sabar’s owner, 36-year-old Zain Shafi, said he will close the trailer to pursue an opportunity “that we couldn’t pass on,” he wrote.
“Life moves fast. Just a few weeks ago, we were planning another smoker, working toward a brick-and-mortar, and adding Fridays to our service days… and now we’re closing,” Shafi wrote.
Shafi is an alumnus of the lauded Goldee’s Barbecue located south of Fort Worth. After being open just two years, Sabar earned a coveted spot on Texas Monthly’s annual Top 50 list.
Sabar’s menu featured traditional brisket alongside tandoori turkey and Pakistani-inspired sides like Daal Chawaal and Fruit Chaat.
“Thank you to everyone who supported us over the past two years—especially our regulars,” the post reads. “It’s been an honor sharing our Pakistani-influenced Texas BBQ with Fort Worth.”
It’s not clear what Shafi may pursue next.