I was just asked would I ever go back Sadly NO... I recognize this is in a College area...yet as a 1st timer entering and passing the person at the counter--- perhaps she could have mentioned You order at counter after sitting for a bit I went up to her and asked and she looked at menus and I took one. There was a buy 2 .eat for a discounted price. I asked which meals since part of board which was sitting on floor was covered by another sign I ordered 2 non " Special meals. She asked if garlic bread was wanted yes... Did we want to drink something "Yes" we do grabbed a soda I asked for a cup to share the soda ( should not be drinking soda. She opened a bag with the gloved hands that had taken money from others and handed the cups with fingers inside cups ( that was disgusting) When seated to wait for food ( they do bring it to table), I noted plastic plates and plastic ware were given to customers across the way. Their food was brought to them in take away boxes. I don't like eating in plastics at a restaurant. We had the food topped and brought it home I had the Butter chicken, it had some flavor not enough to order again. The goat dish Curry Goat-- had bones (no flavor) None Perhaps I wanted a Burst of flavor that was to sing about. Perhaps because the goat dish was prepared "mild" heat would have given flavor Other restaurants in the area do serve on real dishes The setting was plain that was ok its in a College area. No smiles no greetings oh well. EDIT I just read other reviews the negative ones stated the same things I noted read more

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Five stars. I wish there were more stars. I order from you guys very often for pickup, and sometimes the food isn't as spicy as I order (Naga) but I can season it more at home. I wish you didn't charge more for Naga. I rely on that for the rest of my family to not steal my food Your tomato soup has gotten me through so many bouts of colds/flus/covids. Thank you so much read more

Open Christmas, walking distance from the Cambria hotel. We walked in and the most adorable South Asian American young woman apologized sincerley for the 45 minute estimated wait. Apparently biryani is a popular Christmas take out order. Interestingly in the front area she had a Michigan accent, in the back we could hear her Punjabi accent when talking to the cooks. The biryani here is so good, I would eat it any day, not just Christmas. Well worth the wait, and it was less than 45 minutes. Right across from Wayne State University, it's a college student kind of place. Nothing fancy, cafeteria style atmosphere, but bright and clean. All disposable plastic ware, which I realy don't like (none of it reyclable) but this is food to eat by hand anyway. Samosa and Chicken 65 all quite good, they have a number of Indo-Chinese choices but the forte is definitely biryani. They do have LImca, Thumbs Up, and mango lassis (also in plastic). They had run out of their complimentary chai, and please, White people, chai means tea. Be careful, if you ask for it spicy, they will make it so. Halal. Good for vegetarians but it's Indian vegetarian so not vegan. read more

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Visited by again this week on our way to the DIA. Last week was vegetarian, this week I tried the goat. Tasty! Friendly place. I'm not real literate in the topic of Indian food, and I was guided through the menu based on some of my interests. Don't miss the naan! They also had mango smoothies available which was delicious read more

This was some of the best Indian food that I've had in a long time. Me and my son went. He ordered the lamb curry and I got the channa masala. We got garlic naan and rice with our dishes. It was so delicious. The woman taking our order at the cash register was kind. The food came out hot and fresh. We highly recommend. read more

Excellent! I highly recommend this place for Indian food! I ordered online and picked up in the store! The whole process was very smooth! Friendly staff and the food was highly delicious! I recommend the Butter Chicken and the Gobi 65, but everything I had was delicious! Also make sure to have some naan bread! read more

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Nice little spot for lunch. Food is tasty, service was friendly. We shared ago I 65, shrimp vindaloo and garlic naan (for two) and we were both satisfied and delighted with the flavors. Their chai was delicious! read more

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The food is always hot and amazing. I can't tell you how many times we eat this place a week but I would definitely recommend this spot to everyone for a good all around experience! read more

Go to spot for indian food! Portions are large, everything is made to order fresh and delicious! Menu has tons of options to choose from. Some of the best chicken tikka masala I've had! Usual dishes: chicken tikka masala, chili chicken, butter chicken, shrimp 65, veggie samosas (especially the mint chutney), dal tadka, and Chana masala. Service is always friendly, usually do pickup but there are a decent amount of spots to sit inside, very clean and free tea! Looking to try the Troy location so I can branch out and try some new dishes at their buffet. read more

Charminar Biryani house express - Shrimp Dum Biryani, Chilly Chicken, Samosas (double mint chutney instead of the tamarind sauce), Dal Soup, Butter Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Walk in to register & order. Had no idea what any of the food was, but i love goat & lamb, so asked the person behind the register what those dishes were. they were explained very well & spice levels 1-5. I tried 2. It was just enough that you tasted the spice. Nose barely running . I'm sure 3 would have runny nose, teary eyes & burning tongue. The food was delicious! Food was brought to the chosen table in topless takeout containers along with paper plates & plasticware. Simply ask for the tops when finished, and you're good to go. read more

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Whoever runs this location needs to talk to the other one downtown!!! The food here is 1000x more flavorful and consistent at this location. I cant believe how much better the butter chicken & chicken tikka masala were read more

The two young ladies working the front and running food were super helpful, but I forget their names. We ordered a chana masala and an aloo gobi there that were done perfectly. I can be a difficult customer as a vegan, but they knew what all could be done without ghee or paneer and let me know the roti could be done vegan and the rice was safe, but I should avoid the naan. We ordered two entrees and both got stuffed and still had leftovers, so the portion sizes are great. Will be returning next time I'm hungry around downtown. Also, nice views from the front window with some great people watching. read more

Charminar Biryani house express - Chana Masala and Aloo Gobi with rice. - Indian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The best Indian in Metro Detroit. I go at least twice a month because it is that good. The staff is fast and very nice. The best food is the chicken korma - creamy, delicious, and the chicken itself is perfectly tender. Can't recommend enough. read more

I order from here often the food is delicious! Always arrives hot. Definitely made with love!

The food is consistently good, though it always takes them longer than they predict to make orders.

Meh. Samosa (veg) were good, but the sauces were super thin and watery. The lamb dish was incredibly dry and depressingly bland. It took a lot of water to eat it and I never found the seasoning. The naan was decent, but a little hard at the edges. The gulag jamun was super heavy and either hadn't been soaked enough or was too dense for the syrup to penetrate. Once I cut it up and let it soak up the syrup, it was ok - but seriously under seasoned. No cardamom flavor at all. Not actively horrible, but I wouldn't order again. read more

Food is good. Ordered two mild spice dishes, one was very mild, the other was medium+ heat. Although website said open until 10pm, was told "carryout only" at 8:30pm Counter person was unpleasant. Extremely bright dining room. read more

Maybe it was what I ordered but the butter chicken tasted like tomato soup with chunks of chicken... the garlic naan tasted like it was frozen.. the only thing I enjoyed were the samosas. My boyfriend ordered the chicken curry, it wasn't terrible however the taste was off, didn't taste like curry. The rice was lacking in spices. Really long wait for mediocre food.. plus we got an orange Fanta that expired months ago. read more

I love their service.. quantity also good ... I love their somossa chat . I used to go there. For biryani and somosa chat

Their web site should be BOMB.com my first visit was good it took time to get the order but you can't rush perfection here. The spices were pungent and the aroma was loud and pleasant. My new lunch spot yum read more

Charminar Biryani house express - Tandoori Mixed Grill Chicken sausages Lamb sausages 73. Tandoori Chicken Shrimp - Indian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The butter chicken is by far my new favorite! Paired with the garlic naan and OMG... We even made all 3 of our boys taste it when we got home and shockingly 2 of the 3 picky eaters actually said they would eat it again! read more

Original review still holds true but additional details should be included. Wheel chair accessible, service was quick, I would recommend it for great Indian cuisine. Don't let the presentation fool you it is hearty and the chutneys, curries and sauces are what really make the meal. read more

We ordered delivery for here, and while the food ordered was correct and arrived on time, it just wasn't all that good. Considering how impressed I've been with Detroit's culinary options, this was a rare swing and a miss for me in the Detroit culinary scene. The Szechuan noodles tasted watery and flavorless. The noodles seemed to match the spiciness levels we requested, but considering the lack of flavor, it tasted like we were eating spiced soggy noodles. The vegetables mixed in were also substandard. They distinctly tasted like defrosted bagged precut mixed vegetable blends. Depending on the particular vegetable, they were either devoid of flavor entirely or soggy and bitter. Next time I'm in the area, I'll be looking for a different Indian restaurant to satisfy my Indian cuisine needs. read more

We were driving downtown Saturday evening and drove past this place. We decided we were hungry so we circled around a few blocks to head back to this restaurant. We were happy we did. The Butter Chicken was the best we have ever had. The Palak Paneer was also amazing. We got one side of rice and one side of naan. Great meal and great combination. read more

If people order food & eat inside, plleeasssseeee serve the food on a plate. They serve their food in plastic to go containers. Food would've looked and tasted a lot better had it been served on a plater or plate read more

Butter chicken was outstanding along with the rice and garlic naan. Grand opening saved me 15%. Staff were friendly and accommodating. I'll definitely go back here. The wait was a little long, but they just opened, so it's not a big deal. read more

I've been here at least 8 times over the past year, and each time I come, I enjoy it, just like the first time! I do the Buffett and literally am always thrilled with how it nourishes and feeds my appetite!!! I get the palak paneer (spinach dish), biryani rice (on the side), butter chicken IS TOP TIER, Chana masala (chickpea dish) and the chicken curry (whole pieces of dums & thighs). Service is always good too: simple and direct: Alam is so helpful and patient. I highly recommend Charminar House because it's consistent, "clean", easily accessible, plenty of free parking, doesn't break the bank, perfect for dining alone, family or groups, and it brings the authentic Indian culture to your plate read more

Very delicious,love the butter chicken bread, Curry Chicken. Very delicious food.. Enjoy

Had the lamb biryani and garlic bread. They had it ready quickly and the food was delicious. I'd post pics but I ate it before realizing I should have taken some pics lmao read more

Let me preface this review by saying I grew up in the restaurant business. My father was absolutely the best cook I ever knew. I try to eat at a place at least 3 to 4 times before I pass judgment because I understand that things happen. This place is not good. The only consistent thing about this restaurant is it's in consistency. Today the tandoori chicken was cold like it came out of the refrigerator. Indian food is highlighted by a bread called naan. The naan tasted like it was a day old dried out like it had been sitting overnight. I did one of the sauce-based dishes I bit into a piece of chicken that I thought was going to make me throw up. I want you to know that I'm not saying these things just to be vicious my wife and I left full plate of food on the table and went and paid $34 for two lunches. I promise you, you will truly be better served eating somewhere else. This place is absolutely terrible. One star is one star too many. read more

Great to see this place open - seems like campus could support a few Indian restaurants (and I'd still love to see a South Indian restaurant serving dosas open). Big menu - lots of dishes you'd expect to see, including some Indo-Chinese. Tried the chicken korma, palak paneer, aloo gobi, pakoras, gobi 65, aloo paratha, and mango lassis. Everything was solid. read more

Glad they have arrived, the staff were super friendly and the Gobi Manchurian dish is one of the top I have had in the metro area. Some of the other dishes left me unfulfilled but I have a few recommendations. Lamb Biryani was overdone and the meat was tough. The marinade for the butter chicken dish was overly sweet, so it would benefit from less sugar and more tanginess. The chicken, however, was cooked and tender which I enjoyed. Hope to see the improvements, and looking forward to making this my go to spot for Indian! read more

Awesome Dom Shrimp Biryani tonight! The spicy food was appropriate for such a cold December night. Actually it was too spicy for me but I brought it on myself! ;) The samosa was a much tamer appetizer before the main course. I did not realize this location has only been open eight months. Keep up the good food! read more

We got the curry, tikka masala, butter chicken and vindaloo, plus some naan and kulcha. Everything was well done with varying degrees of heat. read more

Really enjoyed this spot, I had the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan and it was amazing! My husband wanted shrimp fried rice and the managed to make him a huge portion and he enjoyed it, too! It took a while for the fried rice but that's my only complaint and the only reason I only gave it 4 stars. We will be back. Service was adequate considering our order was a take out. read more

I visited with a friend. The food seems pretty authentic; though, the heat level of my Butter Chicken wasn't very hot at all. I got the 4 of 5. It seemed mild to me. The butter sauce for the butter chicken was colorful, thick and tasty. I really liked the butter garlic naan and the rice. Overall pretty good. It's a little pricey. You have to choose rice or naan with your meal. If you want both, you have to pay extra and extra for a drink as it is not included with the meal. I would visit again, though not regularly because of price. read more

Decent Indian, could use non prison flatware and dishes. It is what it is, but worth it.

Amazing food, spices and clean food exotic aromas amazing friendly service! I highly recommend this place. You can choose your spice level and they have a huge menu so much to choose from will come back soon read more

Charminar Biryani house express - Indian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Got our order wrong twice. Never coming back. Shouldn't be that hard to get a simple meal from the menu. Awful place.

Good considering the location. Tasted authentic. But felt one of the dish (veg appetizer - onion pakora) was reheated not fresh. Otherwise ok, I had Choli +Butora., mixed nonveg kabob, and onion pakora. read more