This is exclusively takeout and they are only open 3 days a week on a nondescript part of Gratiot…read more Ambiance is nonexistent since it's only a counter and half barrel smokers in the back wafting that delicious smell of bbq. Parking minimal. Only 2 groups of people standing around inside (no seats except 4 at the counter)- those ordering and those waiting but they both move pretty fast. So why go there? The food is really good. You can tell by the lines that form and usually snakes around and outside. It stays consistent all afternoon when they are open. Ribs are tender and the chicken is juicy. It's all bathed in sauce Detroit style and delivered to you in a foam box. Normally prefer bbq delivered without sauce to taste the rub and the meat and i will ask for it next time but I really enjoyed with the sauce. Everything good bbq should be. Also got wings special on Wednesday $1 each. They can be addictive. Looking forward to my next visit to try more of the menu and sides.

We live in Clinton twp & I haven't heard of big Ken's before. About a week ago, I found them on…read moreanother app I use, so I ordered 2 "surprise bags" which say they come with a protein & the rest is a surprise. My husband picked it up, so I didn't get to check the place out, but he said it was an easier pickup despite how busy they were! Both bags had half a smoked chicken with coleslaw & corn along with an order of (I believe) rib tips. 1 bag had a burger & the other had a sausage. I'm super picky about chicken because it is so dry at most places. Not this chicken! It was flavorful & so juicy! The rib tips were a little dry but I don't typically order them so I'm not sure if that's normal or not for that part of the meat. We also absolutely LOVED the bbq sauce that was on the chicken & rib tips!! I'm not totally sure but we both felt that it tastes homemade! I did try the coleslaw but I wasn't a big fan & I did have to add salt & pepper to the corn. The sausage was delicious!! The burger was good, but it was very thick & personally I prefer thinner patties like a smashburger, but that's just my own preference. I would absolutely come back to try more of their food!

So Happy to find another BBQ restaurant as good as "Slows to Go" in Detroit with Awesome Customer…read moreService!!!! You're greeted with a smile and we were asked if it was our first time which it was so Dana explained how to order, even though she does SEVERAL things at one time she took the time and had patience!!! I'm Happy we got to meet Chef Johnny to Thank him for the delish food!!! My hubby has been searching for "burnt ends" since we got here a month ago and they were DELICIOUS as well as the Candied Bacon, Smoked Fried Wings and Collard Greens!!! I hope they're paying Dana what she's Worth!!!! Greeter, order taker, bar tender, server, etc....... As busy as she's, she has patience and a friendly personality!!!! Somerset Mall is my Favorite so far so I'm Happy we found Woodpile!!!'

We just had a big 50 person backyard birthday celebration for my Sister in Love and catered it with…read moreWoodpile (Madison.) What a great experience!!! 15 racks of ribs, a whole dish of smoked chicken, and a whole dish of baked beans. Woodpile rolled in hot food and set it up on our table, and it was awesome! There were rants and raves about the taste - I cooked 3, 7# Standing Rib Roast on the grill and the Woodpile was just as good, and just as popular!

Friendly staff. Both catfish dinner and beef nachoes were…read moreexceptional taste and good value. Carryout is recommended as there is limited seating. Would go back!

The restaurant was clean and the young lady that helped me was friendly but the restaurant had…read morenothing that I wanted. They were out of corn beef egg rolls so I asked for pasta and I was told that pasta was seasonal. I then ordered chicken and asked could I get the sauce on the side and I was told that they do not do it that way the sauce comes on the chicken. This was my first time coming to this place to eat because I heard so many good things but after today I will not be returning.

Cheryl and the boss, George, were very cordial! They made me feel right at home as a hungry solo…read morediner after spending most of the day visiting a dear friend at Henry Ford Hospital directly across the street. I ordered a small RR Deep Dish Pizza with Italian Sausage, green peppers and onions. The pizza sauce is George's sauce. It was delicious! I even had two slices for the next day for lunch. George had just made bread pudding, however, I opted for his other dessert suggestion. I went with the strawberry crumb cake which is homemade. It was good too. They have a special Sunday family dinner menu you can order from that on a first-come basis until it is gone! They also have a Polish Night menu on Tuesdays. The folks were rolling in on Sunday as I dined at the bar to get ready to watch the Detroit Lions play. They have a bank of televisions around the bar with surround sound. The seating options are varied for whatever your preference may be including an outdoor patio. The saloon has a pool table and they are also a Michigan Lottery venue. They do have DoorDash as a delivery option.

Nice open atmosphere. Very friendly staff right from when you enter. The menu has many great…read morechoices and it was actually hard to narrow it down to one. I ordered the City Chicken and it came with 2 sides (I had mashed potatoes w/gravy and green beans). My friend had the Brisket Dinner. Both were excellent with generous portion sizes and came out hot! The City Chicken (they call it City Chix) was fantastic and the green beans were perfectly seasoned. The Brisket was great, as well. Will definitely be making this a regular stop!

Best local beer & burger bar on the east side!…read more Been around a very long time and Big Joe on the wall too! Beers are inexpensive and the BURGERS are so big and amazing!

Great service. Great bbq. Great open venue with seating and a bar. Overall, this place was top…read morenotch. Some of the best bbq around. We will be back and wish we would have found this sooner!

I see that this spot is closed. It was incredible. The billionaires bacon, brisket pastrami pulled…read morepork...ends. Collard greens, Mac n cheese, corn bread were some of the best I have ever had. The staff were amazing and the location was great. It was quaint although I didn't dine in, I was glad to pick up myself to chill out while I comfortably settled in. Best of luck with your continued endeavors. I'd have loved to see your stay.

Smoked Lotus shares a building with Eastern Palace Club, which is a tiki bar. The bar's fun vibes…read moreand drink menu pair well with the BBQ. The staff of both establishments are friendly and polite. I recommend going on a Wednesday, which is when BBQ tacos are a special. I've tried 3 of those, most of the meats, and all the sides. The tacos I've had are beef brisket, pig belly burnt ends, and pulled pork. Of those, the burnt ends taco was the best, but all 3 were great. If you came here just for the tacos, I wouldn't blame you at all. As for the meats, I truthfully don't have a favorite, because they were all that good. The ribs were juicy and tender. The brisket looked and tasted just right. I didn't even need a knife to cut it. The meatloaf was unlike any I've ever had. It was incredibly tender and had a great, smoky flavor. Although pastrami is beef, it tasted like a very well seasoned ham. Most places I've gotten burnt ends from dry them out, but that is not the case here whatsoever. The pulled pork was standard compared to the rest of the meats, but still better than average. None of the sides disappoint. The beans appear runny, but were delicious. The mac had a generous amount of cheese, and wasn't dry either. I've only had collard greens a couple times, but I found it enjoyable. The potatoes were delightful, but what took them to the next level was the toum it was served with. Toum is a Lebanese garlic sauce. The slaw was creamy and flavorful. Blueberry cornbread is something I've never seen on a BBQ menu before. Both that and the pickles tasted as they were advertised. Smoked Lotus blew me away, and I'll even go as far as saying it's my new favorite, local spot for BBQ. Even the pricing is fair, especially for the quality you're getting. If you love BBQ and haven't been here yet, you're missing out.

We ordered a mixed bag of items. Savory and sweet with a couple of their smoothies. The owner is…read morevery pleasant and helpful. Every item was delicious! It is in a small parking lot in front of a CPA office, next to the Asian Bazaar Market. You can call ahead and place orders. I had a big order which took about 18 minutes to prepare, not bad. They have little pagers that they give you, which goes off when your order is ready. Good luck and welcome to the neighborhood.

This was a great food truck! Amazing food I ordered the chicken kebab and customized a crepe! The…read moremanager (whoever took my order) was incredibly nice! 1 person working and got my order done pretty fast! Get the mango smoothie too!

Open for lunch! Don't judge a book by it's cover! It's…read moremostly a pickup window, but there is a small seating area available to sit and eat. Service was super nice!! Great food! Everything looked like it was put together well and with care. The burger itself was great! I had the juicy Lucy. It didn't drip all over with sauce or slide and fall apart. The brioche bun was nice too. The fries were shoestring and seasoned properly with seasoning salt. Great portions for the price! Their menu looks amazing. Will for sure go back and try a few different things.

With smashburgers being all the rage at the moment (rightfully so) this was a nice throwback spot…read moreto a great traditional style burger. One of the functional standards I have for an excellent cheeseburger is just give me your basic cheeseburger, minimal toppings, and ideally no burger sauces. I ordered the classic and while it did have mayo, ketchup, lettuce and tomato on it with a solid quarter pound patty, the meat on it's own was so perfectly cooked (and halal if that is important to you) that just cheese, meat and bun would have sufficed. Don't let appearances fool you. The location isn't much to look at, basically a takeout booth, but they do have a small seating section that is a mishmash of decorative ideas, some sports, some chess, some other random things. Despite its lack of traditional decorative aspects, there is charm in the way things seem to be part of what the owners genuinely enjoy in life. The food is delicious, and more than just burgers, and the service is courteous, quick and efficient. I think most burger fans will enjoy this spot greatly.

This small shop is full of potential. It is clean, simple, and most importantly the food tastes…read moregreat! Don't miss it cause the outside looks rough. They say they have soul food on Sundays so I couldn't have the Mac and cheese today. Instead I got wings and a chicken sandy with lemon pepper and Cajun fries. The young lady at the front was very sweet and helpful! They can take care and cashapp $smashiesllc only cause the reader was acting up. Hopefully they get the word out and it goes far!

Great food and great service . Lots of different options from burgers to fish to everything in…read morebetween. For a new place , everything was on point and as it gets older, I'm sure things will get even better.

I've gotten D75 ultiple times through the year and they never disappoint. 10/10 everytime…read more Definitely get the Cheesesteak Sandwich or the Cheesesteak Egg Rolls!

Absolutely delicious food!! Amazing service!…read moreGreat clean dining area with plenty of parking!