Best Traditional Halal Restaurants In Detroit
Al-Ameer Restaurant
12710 W Warren Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 582-8185
alameerrestaurant.com
Visit Al-Ameer in Dearborn for delicious traditional flavors, generous portions and reasonable prices. Open Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. See them featured in the 2009 "Rust-Belt" episode of Anthony Bourdain's travel show, "No Reservations". Some of the favorite menu items include the raw kebbie, baba ghanouge and shish kabob and rice dinner.
Al-Ajami
14633 W Warren Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 846-9330
Al-Ajami is a more up-scale experience. Entrees are a few dollars more than some of the competition, but the quality is top-notch. Fans love the fresh baked bread, tabbouleh, hummus and falafel. Also try one of their family platters with a variety of meat and seafood including lamb, shrimp and quail. They're open most days 10:30 am - 11 pm. They stay open 'til midnight on Saturdays. Alcohol free
The Sheikh
44934 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 459-0500
thesheikhrestaurant.com
Fans love the juicy shish tawook, the creamy hummus dusted with paprika and the zesty garlic sauce. Open Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. New customers can enjoy a free baklava dessert. Just let them know it's your first time there.
Palm Palace Restaurant
2065 N Squirrel Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 371-9000
palmpalace.com
You'll find medium priced entrees at around $15. It's a great place to take the family or a large groups. Open Monday - Thursday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. The tawook is a must have. Alcohol-free
La Marsa
3720 Rochester Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 524-0300
lamarsacuisine.com
This successful local chain restaurant has three locations, but our favorite is the one in Troy. Although our sources tell us it's halal, zabihah.com a halal business directory says it's unconfirmed as of the writing of this list. We recommend asking before ordering. Open Monday - Thursday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.