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    Casablanca

    4.6 (422 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tangine Sweet Lamb Tagine
    John F.

    A very good experience with great food. Thaw Tangine chicken and lamb were excellent!

    Moroccan Bread
    Albert T.

    As soon as we saw that Casablanca served Moroccan food, we were very interested in visiting. We hadn't had Moroccan food before but all the dishes seemed delicious and we especially wanted to see how the cuisine differs from the many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean places we've been to throughout Metro Detroit. We stopped in for a Saturday lunch and found the place almost completely empty, with only a single other table eating in. Service was generally friendly and quick although they were rather short staffed at the time, with only the owner and one cook in the house. While we were leaving another two people came in to work so we might have just been there too early. We settled on getting the Moroccan Combo for Two, which basically hit almost everything we wanted to try. Moroccan Combo for Two ($49.99) - This menu item comes with a variety of different Moroccan dishes, so it was a good choice given that we had a number of things we wanted to try. The combo comes with two sides, with a choice between rice, fries, soup (lentil or vegetable), and salad. We went with rice and salad. Salad - The salad is pretty standard cut vegetables (romaine, diced tomato, and diced cucumber) with a fattoush-like vinegrette. The portion size is a bit smaller than what I expected, given the full size salad we usually get from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants when we order the combos for two. Zaalook - This dish tempers down the smokiness of a baba ganoush with a bit of spice and tomato base. It has a slightly chunky texture so we could scoop it up with bread easily. Hummus - Pretty standard hummus, nothing much else to say. It goes well with the bread. We got a small round loaf of sliced Moroccan bread (khubz) with the two dips. The bread is served warm to the touch, with a good crust and moist interior. It seems to be mainly whole wheat based, adding a good earthiness. It's yeasted, and the inside is nice and fluffy. Half Bistilla - We were a bit taken aback at the sweet/savory combo here. Cinnamon on savory, fine, but powdered sugar on top as well? After we tasted it, it turned out to be really good. Fresh fried crispy phyllo surrounding a layer of spiced chicken and egg mixture, a layer of chopped cinnamon almonds, and then topped with ground cinnamon and powdered sugar.I think it was very smart of them to include a half serving in the combo, so we could take a risk and not have an entire entree to go through. Be sure to eat the bistilla quickly as the bottom can get soggy after sitting a while. Half Sweet Lamb Tagine - The sweet lamb is served with couscous that is extremely fluffy and pairs well with the meat. I do not typically like the gaminess of a Western lamb, but this one was tender, lean, and had almost none of the gamey lamb flavor. I guess they use fat-tailed sheep? Take this with a grain of salt, but I found that the lamb was some of the best I've had - the fact that I actually enjoyed eating this was a surprise. The lamb is covered in a delicious sauce flavored with bay leaves and herbs (cilantro stems + ?) mixed with diced onions and raisins. There are several large pieces of carrot included, which were tender with a sweetness that complemented the dish. Half Chicken Mhammar - This was served with the rice choice as mentioned above. The rice seems to be cooked in a salty chicken broth - we actually found it to be a little too salty for our tastes. It had the texture of a pilaf with a kind of al dente bite. They cook it with some fat to give it a smooth mouthfeel, and turmeric to give it a bright yellow appearance. The chicken is served in a tasty tomato and onion based sauce. The chicken had great flavor on the skin and had some crispier charred bits. The interior, as expected for most roast-type chickens, was kind of on the dry side especially on the breast meat, but this just allowed it to soak up more of the delicious sauce. Side Note: Casablanca charges a 4% credit card fee Casablanca was definitely a great introduction to Moroccan food. Everything was delicious and I feel like we got good value for the price. We'll be back in the future to try some other Moroccan specialties - we're thinking the Kafta Tagine and the Charmoula.

    Tiffany S.

    My experience with Moroccan food is relatively limited --- it was SoCal-based where it was almost more about the entertainment, atmosphere with the tagines, the mint tea pour in a beautiful teapot from above head height.... Casablanca is not that. It's super no frills, but it's tasty and like walking into someone's home because of the hospitality and family-run nature of it! They also have Mediterranean dishes but we wanted to try some new things. We ordered: *MOROCCAN COMBO (Choose 4: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Zalook, Tabouli, or Falafel.) - We picked hummus, baba ghanoush, zalook (Fire-Roasted Eggplant puree with tomatoes, herbs, spice & olive oil ) and the tabouli. I've never had Zalook before and it was SO good. Super flavorful. All the dippie dips were delicious. It's served with this house made bread that we asked for seconds for! So tasty! *CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES ($17.99 - Slow-cooked Moroccan Chicken, olives; cooked with aromatic herbs & spices) - This was delicious - super juicy chicken. *KAFTA TAGINE (MOROCCAN MEATBALLS) [$18.99 Moroccan Meatballs seasoned with aromatic herbs & spices then sautéed with our house-made tomato sauce.] - I got my with cous cous ($+2.99) and had no regrets! I could tell this was a lamb blend of meatballs though as I'm a bit sensitive to the gameyness but honestly it wasn't too gamey at all. It was great the next day as well since the portions were huge! Definitely a good value. *HARISSA (House-made Hot Sauce! Chili pepper, spices & Extra-virgin olive oil) - definitely get this as a side. It packs a punch and there's definitely plenty to take home with you! I ended up using this to make tahini and harissa roasted cauliflower at home. It wasn't too busy at all for weekend night. There were mostly to-go orders. I'll have to come back to try the other menu items like the Bistilla, Charmoula, etc as well as save room for dessert.

    Bread
    Keith F.

    What a wonderful find! This restaurant is housed in an old Taco Bell which also makes it neat in my opinion. Love the old arched window and architecture of it all. The food is amazing! We started with the harissa, garlic paste, hummus with chicken l, falafel. An order of fresh bread was also brought to the table. It was warm and tasted delicious mixed into all of the sauces and dips we had. Yes it destroyed our breath but it was worth it. The harissa is spicy and the garlic paste is pure whipped heaven. I also had a medium fatoosh salad. It was quite large and packed full of flavor. The large would be big enough to share. The dressing was tangy and I really liked it. Everything we ordered I would order again. The service came from the owner who was a class act. He told us all about the food with so much love and pride. Bookmarked and highly recommended. Fairly priced this place is one you need to try. Don't let the exterior scare you off.

    Lamb Tagine -- get it!
    Robert W.

    I come here for high quality, fresh, and uplifting food when I'm too tired to cook. The restaurant is tucked in an assuming former Taco Bell. When I was dining by myself, the owner came and talked to me and shared a bit about his restaurant. This made in a positive impression on me. Subsequently, I invited two of my friends here--and they both LOVED it. This place is suitable for an Asian palette. A bit on the pricey side, but the food quality, customer service, and novelty make up for it. Recommendations: Lamb tagine: slow cooked meat, raising, sweet potatoes - get it! Bistilla: sweet and savory flavor crackled, layered meat pancake - get it! Rice pudding - get it! French fries - get it!

    Mint tea, very good. Chicken tangin, very good!
    Sierra B.

    What a gem of place... the food was very good! It was fresh and with a lot of love. The curb appeal is terrible I almost left and went somewhere else but the reviews are what kept me from leaving. The service and food was very good. It was my 1st time having Moroccan food. Now I just need to go to Morocco lol! If I'm ever in the area, I'd love to go again. The only thing I didn't like was the bread. I was expecting something like traditional middle eastern homemade pita bread but all I got was a loaf of bread I didn't care for. Other than that, I enjoyed everything. I highly recommend the mint tea.

    Sweet Lamb Tagine
    Vivienne C.

    Fun fact, did you know that the Detroit Metropolitan area has the highest population of those of Middle Eastern descent in the United States? With that, hypothetically Detroit would have the best Middle Eastern food and Casablanca definitely didn't disappoint. - Sweet Lamb Tagine - I love the rice, oh my god! I can just eat a whole plate with just that without any meat. I really appreciated the raisins to cut the salinity of the lamb which was extremely tender. Definitely the better one out of the two. - Casablanca Whole Grilled Chicken - The chicken itself was a little bit dry but the flavor is spot on. I'm so impressed by how much they give you, definitely can feed a family of 4. Once again, the rice is my favorite part. Overall, delicious meal at Casablanca especially the rice. Excited to try more other Middle Eastern food in the Detroit area.

    Annette J.

    Located in a former location of a Taco Bell, what Casablanca lacks in ambiance it makes up for in flavors and service. I was heading back through Ypsi after running some errands and a run to Casablanca seemed like a good idea. We hadn't been yet but I'd heard great things and I was itching to try something new for dinner. I placed an order online and, after my final curbside pick up at the nearby Joann's, I was able to swing by and scoop up our order. It was ready for me by the time I arrived and a quick hello and thank you to the staff and a friendly pick up had me back on my way. My husband and I split the Casablanca combo for 2 which came with 1 kafta, 1 tawook, 1 kabob, mixed shwarma, 3 falafel, hummus, and garlic sauce. I also read so much about their bistilla that I had to try it, so we ordered the appetizer size. OMG so much food. So much DELICIOUS food. I was floored. We had leftovers for 3 days and everything was top notch. The bistilla was incredible, too. Slightly sweet, slightly savory, and encased in a delicious flaky phylo (herb saffron chicken, orange blossom water, honey, almonds powdered sugar, and cinnamon). I'd order it as an entree on it's own, for sure. I look forward to coming back and trying even more, particularly of their Moroccan specialties!

    Moroccan Chicken Wings
    Suzanne B.

    Few things are better than discovering a new restaurant that meets or exceeds your expectations. After hovering on our "we should try that sometime" list, my husband and I decided that today was the day for Casablanca. I perused Yelp for inspiration on what to order, and ultimately decided on something light: Fatoush Salad and an order of Moroccan chicken wings. He went with an order of the chicken wings and the lamb tangine. Online ordering was easy, and we were soon able to pick up our meal (we are in the throes of 2020 restaurant lockdown and sadly cannot dine in). The staff was so friendly and happy to see us grabbing our pickup order. Once back home, we unpacked our goodness. I think this is a place where you can't go wrong no matter what you order. Thinking of ordering the wings? Go for it. Want to be healthy and get the fatoush salad? Do it, and try and figure out the dressing recipe while you're at it. Lamb tangine sounding better to you? You'll love it (he let me have a bite of his, so I can vouch for it). All said and done, we have a new place where we will look forward to ordering carryout, and to dining in when we can do that again!

    E.C B.

    The food is tasty but the meat portion size is undesirable for the price near $30.00. When I tell you it disappointed me to write this review. But we have to hold our people accountable to do better. Will revisit and comment.

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    Food is immaculate. Filled with flavor blast. Must come here!!!! Service is amazing!! Ambiance is great

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    I went when it first opened. Same wonderful food same wonderful service. I wish it were closer

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    Fantastic food, and outstanding customer service. One of my favorite middle eastern restaurants in MI

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    Always excellent food. Service is friendly and on target. Awesome soup and falafel, as well as hummus.

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    Best Moroccan food ever!! (counting Morocco) Best hummus, too. The family that runs Casablanca is wonderful. What a great discovery.

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    It's so damn good. The lentil soup is incredible. Everything I eat here makes me want more. Truly some of the best food in town.

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    Our go-to for Middle Eastern sandwiches. Their food is well-priced, filling, and fast.

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    Saffron De Twah

    4.7(145 reviews)
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    This review is strictly for the limited run chicken sandwich they do every year, and all I can say…read moreis when he announces that it is the season, run, do not walk and get one. The spices, the flavors, the perfectly crisp coating, the toppings, you name it, this chicken is it. Order online and it's ready for you quickly so you can get it all over you in the car if you want. Service is always impeccable and if you choose to eat at the restaurant, it's an absolutely lovely spot.

    One of the best restaurants in Detroit and one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. This…read moreis thanks to the chef and owner Chef Omar, who is a fantastic human. The restaurant is easy to miss, located on a main road. They do have a small free parking lot. The interior is small, intimate, casual, and unpretentious. At my second visit (my first was several years ago when it first opened) my friend and I came late in the afternoon on a Friday. I'm not sure if we came at a slow time (we were initially the first customers there) or that the Chef was training a new service, but we received VIP treatment. I've occasionally had chefs check in, I've never had service from the chef before! He discussed the menu, as well as his intention for the restaurant. I love Moroccan tea, and the tea service they provide is just lovely. He is certified in tea, and incredibly knowledgeable. My friend and I started with the mudammas fava bean dip, served with pita chips. This was so fantastic I would return just for it. Creamy, just the right balance of flavor, topped with fresh veggies to add texture, I cannot say enough good things. I had the lamb tagine, and she had the kafta meatball batbout. The meatball is listed as a sandwich, it is in house made flatbread. Both dishes were amazing, so fresh and flavorful. The lamb shank was fall off the bone, the couscous was loaded with fresh vegetables. I ended up stopping in for lunch again by myself. I had the harissa potatoes and the flava bean soup, and a slice of pie that was a special. Everything again was fantastic, but it's the potatoes that you will crave after having once. Crispy and brightly flavored, soft once you bit in. I was able to try one of the Chef's teas, and hear a bit more about the restaurant. While the bread for the meatball batbout is made in house, the bread for the fish and chicken sandwiches he obtains locally. I like how engaged he, and the restaurant as a result, is with the community. Chef Omar treats all of his customers as welcomed friends. A quick note that the restaurant does not have any alcohol. They offer alcohol free wine and other beverages. Be aware of this, but do not let it deter you!

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    El Harissa Market Cafe - Apricot Peach Cardamom + Spiced Hazelnut Fig Gelato ($5 for small)

    El Harissa Market Cafe

    4.7(186 reviews)
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    I've been getting excellent food from here for a few years now. We come into Ann Arbor to visit…read morefamily and friends... this place is one of the highlights of coming to town. I recommend picking up a variety of different things and sharing!

    Shoutout to my friend and fellow foodie Tiffany for always being down to try a new spot together!…read moreWe did a double date at El Harissa recently and it's my favorite kind of spot - welcoming and warm, with delicious food, and kind, patient employees. The cafe is a few tables inside of the market/deli, with a lot of takeout happening but I love that they offer dining in as they heat everything up for you and it's all presented very nicely. We ordered a ton of things: harissa dip, hummus, pita, spice roasted cauliflower, tabbouleh, lasagne verde, chicken tagine, and gelato. I loved that the menu indicates which menu items have a smaller carbon footprint - and we happened to be dining there on Earth Day! The food was all flavorful and the perfect temperature, which I appreciated. My favorites were the harissa dip, tabbouleh, and the lasagne verde. The chicken tagine was very good, and we enjoyed the leftovers the next day. The spice roasted cauliflower left us wanting it to be a bit more crispy, but it was a nice side. The gelato is delicious - it's made by Palazzolo's but El Harissa provides them with the unique ingredients for their specialty flavors. They were out of some but we got to sample several. We ended up with the roasted pistachio gelato and the apricot peach cardamom. The texture of the gelato was perfectly creamy and the flavors were strong. The market has lots of great items to buy: chips, tunisian olive wood pieces, spices, etc. I'm so glad we sought out this spot and can't wait to get more of their food!

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    Palm Palace

    4.0(696 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    First time going to Palm Palace. My colleagues rave about it, so I wanted to try it. Let me say,…read morethe food is *exceptional.* But, I went right around 5pm with my young son. We are black. We stood in the lobby for some time before three other groups showed up: a white couple, a white woman with her toddler, and a white couple with a baby. Eventually, the hostess appeared, and looking only toward the white patrons, asked how many were in each party. Never asked me. I volunteered that there were two of us. She said it wld be 10 min. When she returned, she motioned to the white woman and toddler, and proceeded to seat them. When she returned, she told the white couple with the baby to follow her. I said, "actually, we were ahead of them, " which she ignored. Her behavior was so offensive that even the white couple volunteered, "she was ahead of us." Reluctantly, she told all of us to follow. She seated all of us at our tables. I asked if they had crayons or paper for kids. She rolled her eyes and pretended not to understand English. Note that she addressed us in English in the lobby. I'll think twice about going back. Without a doubt, the food is amazing. But I don't want to subject my kid to that kind of abuse.

    I have put off trying this place for a few years but i'm SO glad i tried it and sad that i didn't…read moretry it sooner :( The staff is so friendly and helpful with suggestions & the restaurant was beautifully decorated. The chicken shawarma plate had sooo much flavor! I used the bread + garlic sauce to make a sandwich out of it and it was amazing. The rice was so light and cooked perfectly & the salad paired very well with the meal. Try this place!! you will not be disappointed!

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    Souk Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar - Short Rib Pizza

    Souk Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar

    4.5(187 reviews)
    42.0 mi
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    This place was recommended by a local and she all told us to call to make reservation ahead of…read moredinner. It was a great dining experience! I had seafood Cioppino and my friend ordered Wild Boar Bolognese. We also shared Classic Hummust o share as appetizer. WOW, everything tasted great and delicious. I passed by the kitchen to go use the restroom and had to stop to enjoy all the dishes that were prepared and ready to serve. Even a simple Romaine Wedge looked so good with halal beef bacon sprinkled on it. Could not order any dessert since we both were full. A wonderful dining experience and deducting back for more if I am in the area in the future.

    Went back to Souk last Saturday with 3 other dining partners and really had a great experience…read more We had a reservation and unfortunately, they seated us in the front room. It's nice in there, but it was just too loud for us. We asked our waitress if we could move to the back room. she checked with the hostess, and it was no problem. She graciously helped us move, thanked us and handed us off to our new waitress. She was really nice about everything. Our new waitress took our drink orders, and I decided to have a Manhattan. It was just the well whiskey (I'm guessing they used domestic whiskey, so the "e" needs to be there!) and it was really well made. They even used a giant ice cube that kept the drink well chilled without the dilution issues typical ice can bring. On to appetizers... We had the calamari and an order of hummus with onions and browned butter. The calamari was really nice, but kind of stingy. It was very well cooked, nicely breaded, etc. My one quibble is there just wasn't enough, especially for the price. The hummus... So, the hummus was a rather generous portion that was out of this world delicious. It was served in a large bowl with browned onions, brown butter, paprika and fried or baked chickpeas. The hummus reminded me of Middle East Market. Smooth, creamy, garlicky, well-seasoned. If you go to Souk and don't get this, you're making a huge mistake. After the apps, we moved on to our entrees... I had the crab cakes. They were really enjoyable, served with some nicely dressed, mixed salad greens. they were full of crab meat (but unfortunately not lump crab). The outside was crispy and the inside was very nicely cooked. Great flavor. One of the folks at the table had the butternut squash ravioli. It was probably my favorite dish of all that night. Amazing flavor and perfect texture. the thing that makes their ravioli the "leader of the ravioli wars" is they served them with a sherry, cream sauce that was just amazing. Kind of a sweet and savory, salty thing. Delicious. Our other guest had the Kafta Ravioli and said it was really good. I didn't try it, so I really can't comment, but it did look pretty great. After our entrees, we moved on to coffee and split a desert. Souk's Turkish coffee was great. It's been years since I've had Turkish coffee, but it was really strong and piping hot. Just perfect. We also split an order of their bread pudding. WOW! I've not had bread pudding that good since I was in New Orleans. So, my first trip to Souk really sucked (see my review). My guess is they were having a bad night, and we got stuck with a really sh*tty waiter. The place is expensive, but the food and drink substantiate the prices. Our waitress was very professional, she knew the menu and offered informed suggestions when asked. She seemed to know when we needed her. We were not rushed and really felt like they appreciated out business. Can't wait to go back.

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    Zola Bistro - Bread board

    Zola Bistro

    2.8(487 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Is it possible to write a review on just a coffee with a near empty establishment? I'll try and…read morelet you decide. Made arrangements to meet at Zola so looked the menu up first. I was a little disappointed that it was only a coffee date because the menu made my mouth water. Nonetheless, we arrived around 9:30 in the morning and our appointment was already there with her coffee. I ordered cappuccino and husband got a hot chocolate because he was coffeed-out. With 2 other guests in the place it took about 15 minutes for coffee to arrive. I thought that unusually lengthy but really didn't mind. Only mention it for the review. When the coffee was delivered the first thing I noticed was the waitress asked our guest if she wanted cream for her half empty coffee. (Which told me she didn't offer it to her when she brought the coffee to her and she also did not offer a refill) My cappuccino was not good at all. I ordered a double shot of espresso in it. The coffee tasted like a regular cup of brewed grounds and the steamed milk was such a foamy/airy blob on top I could've eaten it with my spoon. Not a thick creamy froth at all. So, clearly, whoever drew the coffee was a novice. My husband said his chocolate was more like a warm glass of chocolate milk with a canned whipped cream and a bunch of cocoa sprinkled on top. I just feel that when you charge $7.50 for a coffee and you have a choice of 20 different takes on coffee, that everyone that makes coffee should know how. The service was unremarkable, neither good or bad. The ambience was pleasing, open airy and clean. Don't let my review steer you away. I will try Zola again - for lunch next time. The barista might have had the day off.

    1pm reservation. We were seated quickly. Drinks took10 mins and food much longer. 2 hours later…read moreasked if we wanted dessert. Ordered coffee which came right away then 30 mins later we decided to cancel dessert. Right after it came and we said we will take but we told the person dropping it off it was supposed to be off the bill. Wait person came back and said oh you got the dessert. I replied. Well you can still take it off. She said she would adjust the bill. 30 mins later the bill came dessert was on but she took the coffee off. Ok I just want to leave. I noticed a 9 dollar charge for taking the fries off and substituting for a mediocre salad. Never again!!

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