Base Camp Restaurant

Great packaging and portion for pickup orders. Samosas were divine. Naan is great, Lassi great…read more Rice was well cooked. We enjoyed the lentil soup. The one downside is both the butter chicken and the malai chicken were sweet! So was the green chutney that came with the samosas. I don't know if that's because of the regional style, but we like those dishes more savory- more salt and spice flavors, little to no sweetness. Fresh brightness is ideal for the chutney, again, no sweetness. Nevertheless we'll be back! We did pickup which took a little bit but everything was warm.

Excellent food and not too busy on a Friday night. The food was very savory and tasty. It ranged…read morefrom mild to medium spicy. Service was quick and attentive. All the food items turned out to be excellent and enjoyable. Portions are generous, and they really take pride in their food. The quality was very high, and the cuts of meat were flavorful, soft and tasty. Everything was cooked in a unique sauce and mixture of spices. Highly recommended.

4.1 mi•Main Street, Downtown Ann Arbor

Chicken Tikka

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The Himalayan Bazaar

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Cute little shop- primarily clothing and Knick knacks - warm atmosphere with scents of incense and…read moretones of the cds they have for sale Loved the fairy door and display

On a recent evening wandering through Ann Arbor, a friend and I decided to duck into this store to…read morecheck it out. Pro tip: make sure you check in on Yelp as you enter (I forgot to -- amateur move). In any case, it's full of all sorts of unique and fun items that see perfect for gifting to someone else, or to yourself. As I browsed around the store I found some mittens that looked perfect for what I need -- thick, fleece-lined, and fold back to free up your fingers and act as gloves. The top part around your fingers attaches to a button on the back of the hand to keep it in place. I also grabbed a cute card for an upcoming holiday and got both the items at a very reasonable price. Next time in town, I'm checking in on Yelp and checking out what there is to see here!

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Delicious!! Plenty…read moreof parking, nice atmosphere and decorations, and friendly employees! The chow mein dish was sooo flavorful and good (and def has a kick)!! The chicken tikka masala was delicious as well! I also really enjoyed the Mango Lassi and was happy it was only $4!! After eating here, my husband and I had MAJOR food coma!! We napped so long after. We kept joking "what do they put in the food?" But it's def very heavy :0p So you will enjoy your meal, but plan for a nap afterwards!

They have the Nepalese food that you want. Solid and nothing wrong. My only complaint is that their…read moremomos were not that good, not bad but kinda underwhelming. Still, totally recommend if you are looking for solid Nepalese/Indian food.

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Chicken Momos (Chili)

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Momo Cha

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Not only were the dumplings a 10/10, but I was part of a peddle pub and we had to leave before the…read moredumplings were done cooking (due to poor time management on my end) - I cut my losses and although they offered to reimburse me, I said "keep the money and you guys eat them" and then I scampered back to the group... this man RAN my dumplings out to our pub bike just in time for departure! We love a happy ending

Took quite a while for our food to be ready but everything was super fresh so I can't complain too…read moremuch! I had never tried momos before and found them to be a very unique kind of dumpling. I liked the mint chutney more than the tamarind. My other gripes are with Detroit Shipping Company as a location because it was SO unbearably loud during Music Bingo that we couldn't find an escape (it was louder outside than inside??)

29.9 mi•Downtown Dearborn

Steamed and pan fried veggie Nepalese dumplings and an order of samosas.

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Menu 3/31/24

Paradise Street Eats & Biryani

4.3(251 reviews)

This place went from being some where i wanted to try to being a favorite. The food was so good and…read morethe portions were worth the price. The server was helpful with any questions we had about the menu.

Food truck in a parking lot that is a bit difficult to access in terms of parking. I ordered the…read moretandoori chicken with sauce on the side, and it was quite delicious. I didn't need most of the sauce, but the one sauce that stood out was the green one. It made the whole dish pretty refreshing. The service was friendly, but the dish came out a bit slow. Overall, a pretty good experience for a food truck.

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Our "go to" in our home town of Ann Arbor. No other Indian place is as good in terms of the flavor…read moreand food quality, not just in Ann Arbor, but just about anywhere. Friendly welcoming environment and fast service. Of course you need to come say "hi" to Jay the bartender who always takes care of us. A "must visit" if you are in town for a game or a meeting.

Delicious food, decent ambiance for a stripmall restaurant. The service by our waiter, John, was…read moreexceptional. He answered all our questions, made suggestions from the menu and was very helpful. We enjoyed the popadums as a starter, chicken tikka, chicken curry, and seekh kabab. We enjoyed the non-alcoholic drinks: nimbu pani, mango lassi and Rishi iced tea.

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Garlic Naan ($3.50) - it's on the crispier side (vs soft)

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4.1(255 reviews)

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Amazing Indian restaurant with full bar,…read more Best butter chicken. Mutton. Daal. Mutter paneer Spicy bullet naan. Garlic naan.

I went to pick up my order on July 21 around noon. I went into the restaurant, and the woman at…read morethe front counter didn't even greet me. She then went to wait on a table, came back to the front desk, and still didn't say a single word to me. Other customers came in and headed toward the dining area, and she asked them if they needed a table. The phone rang, she answered it, and after the call she still didn't acknowledge me at all. I finally asked if she could check with the kitchen to see how much longer my order would take. She simply said, "They must still be working on it," and turned her back on me. Then she went to help other customers and came back about five minutes later, still without saying anything to me. I asked again if she would please check on my order, and she said no, that she was busy. Honestly, someone that indifferent and unhelpful should not be the person greeting customers.

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Earthen Jar

4.1(206 reviews)

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Enjoyed the food. However I didn't know what exactly I got because the card doesn't match what's…read morebeing supplied.

Part of the charm of Ann Arbor is the old heritage buildings. Structures that have withstood the…read moretest of time. One can't help but to think about all the history and appreciate the architecture. Earthen Jar is located in one such dwelling. This experience marks the second time I've been exposed to "buffet by weight". Paying by the ounce/lb. is something for you to consider before selecting your food. I believe it's the best Indian cuisine in Ann Arbor. Naturally, most of it's vegetarian and vegan and it's scrumdiddlyumptious. On our very first visit the reggae music rounded out the atmosphere and made it atypical Ann Arbor. It's extremely laid back. The family is an absolute treasure and more than half the reason we choose to come here. You don't have to be vegan to like it, I guarantee that! 07/25

Simple, unassuming building

From vegan fest. So glad they are in Ypsi too!

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Curry House Indian & Nepali cuisine

4.4(17 reviews)

45.2 mi

Came here to try their lunch buffet with a friend! It's $16.99 on week days. We also added a 3pc…read moreveg samosa ($5.99) because why not. It's a good value and the options are tasty - there was: *All the sauces of course - tamarind, mint chutney, raita, achar (pickles) *Salad *Butter Naan *Onion Pakora *Dal Soup *Chana Masala - these really stood out to me as the chick peas were so nicely prepared - soft and plump! *Rice *Aloo Masala *Butter Chicken *Masala Rice *Tandoori Chicken *Nepali Style Spicy Chicken (Bone-In) *Dessert It was spacious, clean, and still rocked some of the former tenant's ( Sparty's) decor ha. Fairly poppin' for a weekday!

Cleanliness, freshness, variety…read more Every once in a while place will surprise you. I walked into this place while traveling as a soccer parent. The freshness of the produce was the first thing I recognized in the buffet. Normally the texture feels off in a buffet but this reminded me of the freshness of my auntie's garden in India. The chickpeas were not over or undercooked (steam cooked?) and the raita was the rich consistency of home, not the quick and watered down version typical in casual fare. I am vegetarian and cannot speak to the meat dishes, but felt like some real heart was behind the cooking. Perhaps the Naan was the only drawback, losing its texture made in bulk perhaps. But the taste relied less on salt and oil and more on the ingredients and a sense of freshness on many items I might serve in my own home. I cook these dishes at home and on a few I felt like asking for some cooking tips.

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Side of Rice

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Food was excellent! We got it to go! Just wonderful! Very Flavorful!! Nice Family runs this !! read more

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