My husband and I were flying into Detroit before a long drive down to Indiana. We were getting in around dinnertime, and we knew our choices for food where we were headed were kind of slim (especially around 11-12 at night, when we'd finally arrive there). I had initially suggested just grabbing something in the airport that we could eat while we were waiting for our luggage, but my husband insisted on searching for food around the airport - I had only seen fast-food places, so I guess I'm glad he continued searching, because he found this place. We liked it so much that we also stopped there for lunch a few days later before heading to the airport to fly back to NY.
It's a fairly unassuming place in the middle of a strip mall, but the food was delicious. When we were there for dinner, I ordered the hummus with sojuk entree (with rice and tabbouleh on the side), and my husband got the mixed kefte entree (same sides). The hummus in my entree was so smooth that it was hard to believe that was even possible, and I loved the sojuk so much that I ordered the sandwich version when we stopped for lunch a few days later. Our servings of tabbouleh were pretty large, and the rice that came with the rest of the food was so massive that we had a hard time finishing it. The tabbouleh was ridiculously tasty - much better than my homemade stuff. My husband ordered the super falafel sandwich for lunch yesterday (apparently loved it, too), while I got the aforementioned sojuk sandwich and a small hummus appetizer to share with my husband, which we'd spread on the free pita bread at the table.
The one negative that I will say - I think they put almonds in their rice. The rice is delicious, but I'm glad that my tree nut allergy isn't bad enough to give me more than a few days' worth of digestive discomfort, because the menu said nothing about those almonds. I only realized that it was likely almonds after I'd eaten about half of the rice. My one suggestion to the restaurant would be to please list that as a potential allergen for the folks whose allergies are much worse than mine. I can put up with my own symptoms, but some people's allergies can be downright deadly, and I know those people would love to avoid the nuts in that dish. For me, it's not enough to dock a star, but for other people, just be aware of this possibility!
If you're looking for a quick bite on your way to or from the airport (or if you're staying in one of the many hotels nearby), this place is easy to get to, and you won't be disappointed. The prices are a bit higher for their entrees, but you do get a LOT of delicious food for the price. The staff are all nice, inviting us to sit anywhere we'd like as soon as we entered, and they're prompt about bringing us the food as soon as it's ready, checking on us a few times throughout the meal.
If we ever find ourselves landing in Detroit again, I'm sure we'll stop here for a bite to eat. read more