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Aladdin Sweets & Cafe

11945 Conant St., Hamtramck Detroit

(313) 891-8050

Indian, Kid Friendly, Staff Pick, Menu

On the corner of Commor and Conant streets, in the extraordinarily diverse city of Hamtramck, there is not one dish on Aladdin’s menu that surpasses $8.99. In fact, a large mixed fruit shake costs more than any of the appetizers and even a few of the vegetarian entrées that include rice or naan. On the whole, prices hardly surpass what you’ll pay for a meal at a national drive-through chain. Vegetarians have all sorts of choices, from curries to fried homemade cheese with spinach or green peas. There are some dishes where lentils are the base and others with chick peas. Try some mushroom vegetable fritters with onions and hot spices, or sautéed okra. The variety is amazing and the most expensive dish is $5.99. There are three times as many meat and seafood dishes. The goat korma, braised in a yogurt base is creamy, subtle, deep and rich, with a touch of spice heat. The gravy was so delicious we wiped the last little bit out of the bowl with crispy and chewy naan. Open 10:30 a.m.-midnight Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Credit cards accepted; free delivery.
Ashoka Indian Cuisine

3642 Rochester Rd., Troy Oakland County

(248) 689-7070

Indian, Menu

Bright colors, rich flavors, and exotic aromas. With more than 150 items on its menu, Ashoka wanders from the North to the South, with many legume-based recipes and fiery spice blends. There are even sections of the menu devoted to Indian-Chinese food, a style with a following in India. Also features a full-service bar and catering services.
Bombay Grille

29200 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills Detroit

(248) 626-2982; (248) 626-2377 (FAX)

Indian

Bombay distinguishes itself with the word “grille.” You can watch the process through a window in the dining room. Grilled items are prepared in tandoors, deep clay ovens heated by charcoal fires. Most Indian restaurants use gas, which is cheaper, but can’t produce the flavor of a charcoal fire. Seekh kabob — minced lamb cooked on a skewer — tastes nothing like the Middle Eastern variation called shish kafta, because of its rich spice blend. Chicken malai is marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled. There are three vegetarian kebabs, some with paneer, a mild homemade farmer’s cheese. This is a great place for carnivores and vegetarians to commingle; the entrée menu is about evenly split between the two. Wine, beer and liquor are offered.
Earthen Jar

311 South 5th Ave., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

(734) 3279464; (734) (FAX)

Indian, Vegetarian Menu, Kid Friendly
Frosty Layers

Packard Rd., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

(734) 434-2816

American, Asian, Sweets, European, French, Indian

Your one-stop shop for cakes and pastries for all occassions. Specializing in custom orders, with no pre-made products. Every cake is made from scratch using only the finest fresh ingredients. You will be pleased with your cake, not just for it’s artistic design, but also for it’s delectable taste. We will also cater for special dietary requirements i.e. eggless cakes, organic ingredients, gluten free etc.
Haandi Cuisine of India

37116 Six Mile Rd., Livonia Detroit

(734) 432-2088; (734) 432-1078 (FAX)

Indian

It’s a little more expensive than some Indian restaurants, with most meat entrées at $14 or $15 and most vegetarian ones at $10 or $11, but it has a full bar, including Indian beers and wines, and a quiet, cloth-napkin atmosphere. You get naan with your meal, so you’re saving $3 or $4 right there. Expect intense and multifaceted flavors and a very long menu — 111 dishes plus desserts. Most of the cuisine is northern, but they also feature a few Hyderabadi dishes. The lamb Hyderabadi is cooked in coconut milk and cream, with poppy seeds, so it’s creamy, as you’d expect, but with a kick that lifts it out of the ordinary. Some other dishes that you might not see every day are a sweet corn soup, Goan fish curry and bharwan simla mirch, which is a green pepper stuffed with paneer, potato, peas, cashews, cilantro and ginger, grilled on the tandoor using Sabharwal’s special recipe.
House of India

28841 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills Detroit

(248) 553-7391

Indian, Staff Pick, Menu

Imagine a restaurant where you can order one item from each category on the menu--appetizer, soup, entree (including bread, salad and side dish), fancy beverage and dessert--and spend only $10.70. Dishes are mouth-watering, an enticing mix of cool flavors and spicy ones, hot and warm temperatures, all fresh and flavorful. For mild, try lamb sagwala (with spinach); for hot, stuffed bhindi (okra and onions). Best bet: mango lassi (with buttermilk). Friendly, unpretentious, lots of Indian families. No alcohol. ****
India Spice Restaurant

30701 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills Detroit

Indian

"We serve South Indian, North Indian, Indo-Chinese and Mughalai cuisine. Our specialty is Indo-Chinese and Kerla cuisine."
International Mini-Cafe

111 E. Kirby Detroit

(313) 8742103; (313) (FAX)

Indian, Middle East, Vegetarian Menu, Soup, Staff Pick

Each day they offer a different soup; three Indian dishes, two of them vegetarian; a "Mideast feast" of hommous, tabouli and falafel; a veggie quesadilla; a pasta dish, such as spaghetti with chicken meatballs; nachos; three pizzas; Greek salad; and three American-style sandwiches. Desserts are Middle Eastern pastries, and you will often find crisp, fresh samosas waiting on the entrance table.
La Ziza

29129 W. 8 Mile, Livonia Detroit

(248) 476-7990

Indian, Vegetarian Menu, Kid Friendly

A full service halal Pakistani/ Indian restaurant with vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections. We serve Indian food with its original recipe and flavor.
La-ziza's specialty is its tandoori, such as fish tandoori, chicken tandoori, and shish kebab. We also feature a famous weekday and weekend lunch buffet where you find carefully selected veggie and non-veggie dishes and very affordable lunch boxes. The veggie is only $3.95 and includes 3 vegetables with bread and rice, and the non-veggie is only $4.95 and includes 2 chicken items with bread and rice.
We also cater in-house parties with 15 items and unlimited soft drinks for only $12.75 and take-away catering starts at $5.95 for 7 items.
Manali Cafe

225 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

(734) 662-2499

Indian

This open, airy Indian eatery couples pleasurable surroundings and authentic, versatile cuisine. Indian cuisine mixed with American accents. Homestyle sandwiches rolled in naan. Daily specials for lunch and dinner. Mango yogurt shakes, limeade, teas and coffees available. A comfortable gathering spot.
Mazza Indian Cuisine

3354 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley Oakland County

(248) 543-6299 (FAX); (248)

Indian, Staff Pick
Moti Mahal

411 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak Oakland County

(248) 298-3198

Indian, Vegetarian Menu, Kid Friendly, Menu

Ullah Abdul has 27 years experience with Northern Indian Cuisine in London, Montreal, Windsor, and metro Detroit. Hamtramck residents may remember him from the Bengal Masala Café on Conant, and his new venture retains many of the specialties he served there, with his emphasis on British preparations that can be hard to find here (such as balti). He is known for affordable prices, heaping portions, artful breads and value buffets. This new endeavor, opened just weeks ago, is worth a look.
New Asian Curry House

1139 University Ave. W., Windsor Detroit

(519) 977-1234

Indian

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian curry house. Tandoori (clay-oven) dishes served. Cozy atmosphere. Closed Monday.
New Delhi

37222 Dequindre, Sterling Heights Detroit

(586) 264-3333

Indian
Peacock Tandoori Restaurant (closed)

4045 Maple Rd., Dearborn Detroit

(313) 582-2344

Indian, Vegetarian Menu, Staff Pick, Menu

The unlikely location on a Dearborn side street somehow adds to the appeal of the Northern Indian curries, birianis and tandooris, now with an extended menu of Indo-Chinese and South Indian dishes. Designations of spice levels on the menu can be trusted, ranging from mild to wild — which is where the Indian beer comes in handy, maybe a Kingfisher or a Taj. There’s a full bar, a rarity where local Indian restaurants are concerned, and keep an eye out for the new dance night once a month.
Priya

36600 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills Detroit

(248) 615-7700; (248) 615-3640 (FAX)

Indian, Kid Friendly, Romantic, Staff Pick

Walking into Farmington Hills' Priya Restaurant & Bar, a sister restaurant to Priya in Troy, the Indian-style decoration and art make guests feel as though they actually are in India. Chef Sukhdev Singh specializes in various kinds of Indian dishes, but is especially talented with northern Indian dishes. His special palak daneer and chicken tikka masala are both popular. Owner Ravi Mandava recommends the chicken Shangri-La, masala dosa and tandoori chicken. Vegetarian dishes, such as vegetable masala and navratan koorma, are also good choices. A daily lunch buffet, featuring more than 13 items, is served between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Bar, banquet rooms and dance floor are available.
Priya

72 W. Maple Rd., Troy Oakland County

(248) 269-0100; (248) 269-9358 (FAX)

Indian, Vegetarian Menu, Kid Friendly, Romantic, Staff Pick

Specializing in south Indian as well as north Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine. Lunch buffet 7 days a week with wide variety of fresh selections, exotic drinks, and desserts always available. Catering for all kinds of parties and carryout available.
Raja Rani

400 S. Division, Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

(734) 995-1545

Indian

Located in a charming old turn-of-the-century house. Menu features northern Indian cuisine.
Rangoli Indian Cuisine

3055 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills Detroit

(248) 3773800; (248) 0740 (FAX)

Indian, Vegetarian Menu, Kid Friendly

Entrées at Rangoli come in small copper bowls. Among our favorites: nargisi aloo (a saucy, scooped-out potato stuffed with nuts, vegetables and cheese); chicken tikka masala (roasted breast meat in a thick and luscious sauce); spicy-hot chettinadu pepper chicken (fiery peppers in a coconut curry). Vegetarians can keep coming back for something new, with aloo gobi (potato cauliflower) recommended. If you’re new to Indian food, there are several combination dishes you can try, or come for the lunch buffet — you can’t beat the price: $8.45.
Royal Bengal

155 Wyandotte St., Windsor Detroit

(519) 253-2151

Indian

A vegetarian-friendly place featuring real tandoori cooking. Offering a daily lunch buffet.
Royal Indian Cuisine

3877 Rochester Rd., Troy Oakland County

(248) 743-0223

Indian, Kid Friendly

Great menu from both northern and southern regions of India, including Indo-Chinese dishes. Fresh and authentic spices and ingredients are what sets this place apart from the rest of the fare. Daily lunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Shalimar Restaurant

29200 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills Detroit

(248) 626-2982

Indian
Shehan Shah

214 E. Washington, Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

(734) 668-7323

Indian

Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine at reasonable prices.
Star of India

180 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale Oakland County

(248) 546-5996

Indian, Good To-Go, Takeout
Udipi

29210 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills Detroit

(248) 626-6021

Indian, Vegetarian Menu

Located along a stretch of Orchard Lake Road that is home to several Indian restaurants, Udipi is the only vegetarian one. Unusual and delicious dishes, including vada, a savory donut made of lentil flour and dotted with bright green cilantro, and dosa, a crepe made of rice flour, filled to overflowing with tomatoes, potatoes and onions. House-made naan too.
ZamZam

11917 Conant, Hamtramck Detroit

(313) 893-9902; (313) (FAX)

Indian

"Inexpensive Indian food — especially close to the city — is a rare treat. ZamZam fills that niche perfectly."
Zyggyz Grill & Chill Indo-American Fast Food

28505 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield Oakland County

(248) 796-7234

Breakfast, Indian, Vegetarian Menu, Kid Friendly

Zyggyz is a sit-down place, quite informal, where you order from a menu and a server brings your food. The best deal is the $5.95 combo plate: two items from a list of four vegetarian and three meat dishes, plus rice; add naan or paratha for $1.25. Most delicious, though, is samosa chaat: cut-up samosas covered in chana masala (chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, red onion and cilantro, in this case), onions and yogurt sauce. It sounds like a muddle, but it’s very fresh, so each flavor stands out to great effect. Zyggyz is attracting a mix of Indian and non-Indian customers. Spice levels are pretty low, but requests for adjustments will be honored.