The 25 best Indian restaurants in metro Detroit

By on Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 11:07 am

Here at Metro Times, our team is full of foodies, and metro Detroit doesn’t fall short when it comes to diverse cuisine. This time, we want to recommend the area’s best Indian restaurants, compiled from our reviewers, Best of Detroit results, and some personal staff favorites. Whether you’re near Ann Arbor, in Oakland County, or right downtown Detroit, these are some great Indian spots that everyone should try and support.

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Main Street Kitchen 309 N. Main St., Clawson; 248-629-6677; ordermainstreetkitchen.com This spot serves a variety of cuisine such as dal saag, vegetable biryani, paneer pakora, and chicken mango.
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Main Street Kitchen


309 N. Main St., Clawson; 248-629-6677; ordermainstreetkitchen.com

This spot serves a variety of cuisine such as dal saag, vegetable biryani, paneer pakora, and chicken mango.
Phulkari 27707 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights; 248-541-3562; phulkarikitchen.com Formerly known as Indo Pak Restaurant, this spot recently changed its name and renovated its interior. The family-owned eatery has been at the same location for over 28 years, serving up their personal cooking style.
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Phulkari


27707 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights; 248-541-3562; phulkarikitchen.com

Formerly known as Indo Pak Restaurant, this spot recently changed its name and renovated its interior. The family-owned eatery has been at the same location for over 28 years, serving up their personal cooking style.
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Cardamom 1739 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor; 734-662-2877; cardamoma2.com Since opening in 2013, this spot has had the goal of bringing together the East and West by merging traditional and modern flavors – a mission that is accomplished well. Also, the restaurant’s name comes from the “queen” of spices which is used in almost every dish.
Rob Widdis

Cardamom


1739 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor; 734-662-2877; cardamoma2.com

Since opening in 2013, this spot has had the goal of bringing together the East and West by merging traditional and modern flavors – a mission that is accomplished well. Also, the restaurant’s name comes from the “queen” of spices which is used in almost every dish.
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Midnight Temple 2466 Riopelle St., Detroit; 313-500-1053; midnighttemple.com For a perfect blend of nightlife and great food, look no further. The beautiful decor makes the space feel welcoming. Whether you just want to play a game of pool and grab a drink, order food from the hidden kitchen, or both, this restaurant-bar has a versatile ambience perfect for every preference.
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Midnight Temple


2466 Riopelle St., Detroit; 313-500-1053; midnighttemple.com

For a perfect blend of nightlife and great food, look no further. The beautiful decor makes the space feel welcoming. Whether you just want to play a game of pool and grab a drink, order food from the hidden kitchen, or both, this restaurant-bar has a versatile ambience perfect for every preference.
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Nu Deli 22801 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; thenudeli.com With a name derived from a portmanteau of New Delhi, India, and deli sandwiches, this food truck does exactly that, serving up Detroit favorites with an “Indian twist.” Some of these delicacies include a hot dog with masala sauce, a Reuben topped with Indian slaw, a tuna sandwich tossed with cilantro mint chutney, and an egg salad sandwich with curry leaf and green chili. The company is open from May through September and can be found at events and festivals across the city.
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Nu Deli


22801 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; thenudeli.com

With a name derived from a portmanteau of New Delhi, India, and deli sandwiches, this food truck does exactly that, serving up Detroit favorites with an “Indian twist.” Some of these delicacies include a hot dog with masala sauce, a Reuben topped with Indian slaw, a tuna sandwich tossed with cilantro mint chutney, and an egg salad sandwich with curry leaf and green chili. The company is open from May through September and can be found at events and festivals across the city.
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NeeHee’s Indian 45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777; neehees.com In 2018, two metro Detroit eateries were named among the nation’s top restaurants by Thrillist. NeeHee’s was one of them. In the write-up, Thrillist highlighted the Canton restaurants’ “expansive menu” of Indian street food and traditional classics.
Tom Perkins

NeeHee’s Indian


45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777; neehees.com

In 2018, two metro Detroit eateries were named among the nation’s top restaurants by Thrillist. NeeHee’s was one of them. In the write-up, Thrillist highlighted the Canton restaurants’ “expansive menu” of Indian street food and traditional classics.
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Jiti Indian Fusion 5114 Rochester Rd., Troy; 248-432-2766; jitisfastfood.com The owner of this fast-food spot makes his own hot sauces with awesome names: The Ass Reaper, The Ass Sizzler, Death Wish Sauce, and more. One of our reviewers did try The Ass Sizzler — and survived.
Tom Perkins

Jiti Indian Fusion


5114 Rochester Rd., Troy; 248-432-2766; jitisfastfood.com

The owner of this fast-food spot makes his own hot sauces with awesome names: The Ass Reaper, The Ass Sizzler, Death Wish Sauce, and more. One of our reviewers did try The Ass Sizzler — and survived.
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Paradise Biryani Pointe 22001 Michigan Ave., Unit 130, Dearborn; 313-406-2806 | 24305 Halsted Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-385-3451 | paradisebiryanipointe.com This chain Indian restaurant serves up consistent food across the country at 40 locations in 16 states. Michigan is lucky to be home to two of them.
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Paradise Biryani Pointe


22001 Michigan Ave., Unit 130, Dearborn; 313-406-2806 | 24305 Halsted Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-385-3451 | paradisebiryanipointe.com

This chain Indian restaurant serves up consistent food across the country at 40 locations in 16 states. Michigan is lucky to be home to two of them.
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Charminar Biryani House Multiple locations; charminarmi.com With a brand new location in Midtown boasting beautiful murals, plus locations in downtown Detroit and Troy, this place puts the “charm” in dining.
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Charminar Biryani House


Multiple locations; charminarmi.com

With a brand new location in Midtown boasting beautiful murals, plus locations in downtown Detroit and Troy, this place puts the “charm” in dining.
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Basil Indian Bistro 32621 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills; 248-862-2865; basilindianbistro.com One of our food reviewers visited this place in April, and she enjoyed all of the dishes, as well as favorites like mango lassi and samosas. While there was little to no decor, she said the food was good enough to make up for the lacking atmosphere.
Tom Perkins

Basil Indian Bistro


32621 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills; 248-862-2865; basilindianbistro.com

One of our food reviewers visited this place in April, and she enjoyed all of the dishes, as well as favorites like mango lassi and samosas. While there was little to no decor, she said the food was good enough to make up for the lacking atmosphere.
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Noorjahan Multiple locations; noorjahanmi.com Since opening in 2013, this authentic restaurant has expanded to six metro Detroit locations: Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Park, Royal Oak, Chesterfield, Bloomfield Township, and Berkley. The eatery has 16 different curry options, numerous spice levels, and great naan bread.
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Noorjahan


Multiple locations; noorjahanmi.com

Since opening in 2013, this authentic restaurant has expanded to six metro Detroit locations: Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Park, Royal Oak, Chesterfield, Bloomfield Township, and Berkley. The eatery has 16 different curry options, numerous spice levels, and great naan bread.
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Star of India 180 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-546-5996; starofindiami.com This restaurant is a “star” of metro Detroit, as it won Best Indian Restaurant in Metro Times 2023 Best of Detroit reader’s poll.
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Star of India


180 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-546-5996; starofindiami.com

This restaurant is a “star” of metro Detroit, as it won Best Indian Restaurant in Metro Times 2023 Best of Detroit reader’s poll.
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Pink Garlic 26661 Coolidge Hwy., Oak Park; 248-808-6495; pinkgarlicmi.com Offering all of the usual dishes, this spot adds some traditional Indian desserts to its menu too, such as Gulab jam and Rashmalai.
Viola Klocko

Pink Garlic


26661 Coolidge Hwy., Oak Park; 248-808-6495; pinkgarlicmi.com

Offering all of the usual dishes, this spot adds some traditional Indian desserts to its menu too, such as Gulab jam and Rashmalai.
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Gift of India 34425 Grand River Ave., Farmington; 248-886-6004; giftofindia.us Pizza and Indian flavors are apparently a great combination, and this spot proves it. The menu includes topping options like chicken masala, paneer schezwan, and gobi Manchurian, among many more. One of our reviewers said the Chicken 65 pizza is the best.
Tom Perkins

Gift of India


34425 Grand River Ave., Farmington; 248-886-6004; giftofindia.us

Pizza and Indian flavors are apparently a great combination, and this spot proves it. The menu includes topping options like chicken masala, paneer schezwan, and gobi Manchurian, among many more. One of our reviewers said the Chicken 65 pizza is the best.
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Ashoka Indian Cuisine 3642 Rochester Rd., Troy; 248-689-7070; ashokaindiancuisine.com This restaurant won Best Indian Restaurant in Metro Times 2022 Best of Detroit reader’s poll. Its chefs specialize in mughalai, south Indian, north Indian, and Indian Chinese cuisine.
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Ashoka Indian Cuisine


3642 Rochester Rd., Troy; 248-689-7070; ashokaindiancuisine.com

This restaurant won Best Indian Restaurant in Metro Times 2022 Best of Detroit reader’s poll. Its chefs specialize in mughalai, south Indian, north Indian, and Indian Chinese cuisine.
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Priya 72 W. Maple Rd., Troy; 248-269-0100; priyarestaurant.com The wide menu at this place includes flavors and dishes from all parts of India.
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Priya


72 W. Maple Rd., Troy; 248-269-0100; priyarestaurant.com

The wide menu at this place includes flavors and dishes from all parts of India.
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Paradise Street Eats 1200 Randolph St., Detroit; 313-406-2806; paradisestreeteats.com This food truck serves street food-style meals with an Indian twist. Some of their famous fusion dishes include chapati tacos with crispy butter chicken, south Indian dosas with zaatar, and Paradise loaded fries, seasoned and infused with Indian flavors.
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Paradise Street Eats


1200 Randolph St., Detroit; 313-406-2806; paradisestreeteats.com

This food truck serves street food-style meals with an Indian twist. Some of their famous fusion dishes include chapati tacos with crispy butter chicken, south Indian dosas with zaatar, and Paradise loaded fries, seasoned and infused with Indian flavors.
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Shrimp Flavours 529 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-905-7113; indianrestaurantypsilanti.com Ann Arbor has a few Indian restaurants, but this is the only one in Ypsilanti, which is why the owners wanted to open it. Apparently when it first opened, it was supposed to mainly serve shrimp, but that’s not the case now. Don’t let the name deter you — Shrimp Flavours has all of the flavors and almost all of the traditional Indian dishes you could imagine.
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Shrimp Flavours


529 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-905-7113; indianrestaurantypsilanti.com

Ann Arbor has a few Indian restaurants, but this is the only one in Ypsilanti, which is why the owners wanted to open it. Apparently when it first opened, it was supposed to mainly serve shrimp, but that’s not the case now. Don’t let the name deter you — Shrimp Flavours has all of the flavors and almost all of the traditional Indian dishes you could imagine.
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India Flavors 29205 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-677-5555; indiaflavors.com This restaurant serves a mix of old and new style dishes. It won Best Indian Restaurant in Metro Times 2021 Best of Detroit reader’s poll.
India Flavors

India Flavors


29205 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-677-5555; indiaflavors.com

This restaurant serves a mix of old and new style dishes. It won Best Indian Restaurant in Metro Times 2021 Best of Detroit reader’s poll.
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Nawab British Indian cuisine 3354 12 Mile Rd., Berkley; 248-629-4090; nawabcuisinemi.com Opening earlier this year with owners from England, this place serves up Indian dishes with a hint of British inspiration. The spot has been doing well so far, earning many favorable customer reviews and ratings on Google and Yelp.
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Nawab British Indian cuisine


3354 12 Mile Rd., Berkley; 248-629-4090; nawabcuisinemi.com

Opening earlier this year with owners from England, this place serves up Indian dishes with a hint of British inspiration. The spot has been doing well so far, earning many favorable customer reviews and ratings on Google and Yelp.
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Taste of India Suvai 217 S. State St., Ann Arbor; 734-327-6500; tasteofindiasuvai.com There’s a good handful of Indian restaurants in Ann Arbor, but this one is winning. The interior is super homey and the menu offers a plethora of dosa, biryani, and curry options.
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Taste of India Suvai


217 S. State St., Ann Arbor; 734-327-6500; tasteofindiasuvai.com

There’s a good handful of Indian restaurants in Ann Arbor, but this one is winning. The interior is super homey and the menu offers a plethora of dosa, biryani, and curry options.
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