7 Best Spots for Indian Food in the Detroit Metro Area
Story by Sarah Bence
Are you craving Indian food? There are a number of Indian restaurants across Detroit and the metro area. Whether you want to eat samosas on your couch at home, or dress up for dinner and cocktails at an award-winning restaurant, there is something for you. Below are seven of the best Indian restaurants in the Metro Detroit area, plus our recommended dish to try at each place.
Midnight Temple
Midnight Temple is a new and trendy Indian “gastropub” near shed 2 in Eastern Market. It was featured in TIME Magazine’s article that named Detroit one of the greatest cities to visit last year. The restaurant is open until late (2am) making it perfect for either a delicious dinner out or late night cocktails and Indian-style bar snacks.
Recommended dish: Lamb biryani and a Rickshaw Redemption cocktail
Pizzawala’s
Pizzawala’s is a fusion Indian-pizza restaurant in Canton, that will change how you think about both Indian food and pizza forever.
They specialize in Indian-inspired twists on pizza – think pizza tikka masala, saag paneer pizza, and yes even Indian flavored Detroit style pizza. The menu also includes plenty of classic pizza flavors (like margherita, cheese, and Hawaiian) so there is something for everyone here.
Pizzawala’s is part of the Detroit pizza pass, which is a free digital pass offering discounts at various pizza places across the metro area.
Recommended dish: Achari paneer pizza
Star of India
Star of India is a local favorite in Ferndale, with rave reviews from repeat customers since it opened in 1980. This is a great option for both takeout and dining in – with a semi-casual ambience. The owners pride themselves on authentic quality, and have won various awards from the Detroit Free Press, Restaurant Guru, and more.
Recommended dish: Goat vindaloo
Bonoful Indian Restaurant, Sweets & Café
Bonoful Indian Restaurant is a longtime cornerstone within Hamtramck, the city within Detroit. It is known for its affordable prices, and a menu that features modern interpretations of both Indian and Pakistani cuisine. You can dine in, or take out (with availability on GrubHub for delivery across Detroit) – and be sure to order some of their popular and particularly buttery naan.
Recommended dish: Butter chicken and naan
New Delhi Indian Restaurant
New Delhi Indian Restaurant is a well-known restaurant in Sterling Heights, that was won multiple awards over the years for the quality of their food. The menu here includes a wide variety of North and South Indian dishes, which can all be adjusted to your spice preference. It is particularly worth visiting for their lunch buffet, which offers new and fresh dishes every time.
Recommended dish: Lunch buffet, or tandoori chicken for dinner
Charminar Biryani House
Charminar Biryani House is a very popular, 100% halal Indian restaurant with locations in downtown Detroit, midtown Detroit, and Troy. The atmosphere here is casual yet charming, so come for a lunch buffet, take out, or a relaxed dinner. Try a biryani (in honor of the restaurant’s name), but you also can’t go wrong with any of their other classic dishes.
Recommended dish: Goat dum biryani
Pakwaan Fine Indian Cuisine
Pakwaan, located in Plymouth, frequently gets called “the best Indian food in metro Detroit” by reviewers. In keeping with its name, there is a fine dining atmosphere here which sets Pakwaan apart from other Indian restaurants in the area. This holds true whether you go for the high-end lunch buffet or an upscale dinner.
Recommended dish: Paneer tikka masala
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