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    The Lava Kitchen

    3.8 (5 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndMediterranean, American
    Open Open 24 hours

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    4 years ago

    Ever played the game "The floor is Lava?" This is the real version. Make it all the way to the bar and you get a free bud light. Yay!!!

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    9 years ago

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    9 years ago

    The best food in town! Next door to the lava lounge, has a nice variety, I haven't had ever had a bad meal. Great Sushi! Nice blend

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    8 years ago

    They have good food but they take a million hours to prepare. I've ordered on several occasions and i always had to wait so long.

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    Ananas Cafe

    Ananas Cafe

    2.6
    (70 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $

    I was curious about this place. Pass it every morning. Finally had a chance to stop in and try it…read morefor dinner. Pretty basic menu so I tried the chicken Shawarma sandwich. While I was waiting for my order, I ducked into the bathroom. Very, very dirty. This is any indication of what it looks like beyond the dining area I would be very worried. As I was waiting for my food to be made, I noticed that a couple employees were actually eating food in the prep area. The sandwich itself was very tasty

    If I could give zero stars I would *DO NOT GO HERE IF U HAVE A PEANUT OR TREE NUT ALLERGY*…read moreMe and my boyfriend went in to get 3 chicken shawarmas we go in and place the order my boyfriend has a severe peanut allergy so of course I said that when we placed the order we get in the car he eats one and tells me he doesn't feel well and I asked well like stomach not feel well or allergy not feel well he said the allergy kind of don't feel well we get home and he is sick to his stomach. We didn't know getting a major stomachache is a sign of anaphylaxis. He's laying on the couch and extreme pain we get up so I can go home and he starts to feel super sick so we go to the hospital and we have to go to the emergency room keep in mind I told them beforehand that he has a peanut allergy and when he started not feeling good I called them in the car and asked them Is there any peanuts or peanut oil or anything in the food and they told me no we sat in the ER for five hours. We called them a couple days later and they tried to tell us that it could've been from something else that he had eaten that was our first meal of the day and if it was from something that he eaten before he would've had the reaction at that time not hours later when he goes and eat something else! they're taking this as a joke allergies are not a joke you can kill someone this way! Employees need to learn their menu #1 and #2 have protocols for people with allergies because I don't know what in the chicken from could've given someone with a peanut allergy a reaction, but there was definitely some cross contamination of some sort if they're so strict on that there is no peanut or tree nut in their Shawarma.

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    In & Out Shawarma

    In & Out Shawarma

    4.6
    (58 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    In & Out Shawarma is your typical family owned neighborhood Metro-Detroit Middle Eastern…read morerestaurant. I remember visiting the first time a couple of years ago after reading the reviews stating the restaurant was inside the liquor store and being confused when I couldn't find it. Instead, they had just moved right next door in a newly renovated building. To be honest, I find that the restaurant interior here is bland and soulless but luckily the food here doesn't match the surroundings. During that initial visit, I did not like the food. I ordered the Meat and Chicken Shawarma Sandwiches and found that the meat in both were exceptionally dry and tough. If I had been on Yelp back then, it would likely have ended up as a 2 or 3 star. I went again recently for lunch to give it another chance, getting the same items again. The food arrived within 5 minutes or so after ordering. Meat Shawarma Sandwich ($6.75) - This was totally different from my previous visit. The meat was tender and flavorful, not mushy and not dry. There was a great balance of ingredients, with the meat, veggies, and tahini mixing together to create the perfect bite. The veggies were super fresh, with tomato, parsley, and crunchy and aromatic onions. The tahini added a good nuttiness. Overall the sandwich had a good amount of moisture but not enough to cause anything to go soggy. Chicken Shawarma Sandwich ($6.75) - Again this had great construction and balance of ingredients. The pickles were nice and crunchy with some sour acidity. The chicken was not the juiciest, but definitely not dry, and had a bit of a nice charred flavor. The garlic was solid and added a nice complementary pungency. The ingredients were distributed pretty evenly, resulting in a piece of each component in each bite. Side notes: Both sandwiches weighed between 7 and 8 ounces, which I think might be a bit on the smaller side. I am also not certain if the shawarma is shaved off the spit here. In & Out Shawarma improved so much this trip that I will definitely be going back in the future.

    This is a run, don't walk review. Easily the best shawarma I've ever had and made by super nice…read morepeople. Knowing about the history of Dearborn I was ready to put the shawarma to the test and am glad I did. The restaurant is located in a strip mall but the inside is newly decorated with ample space inside to dine in. We ordered the shawarma sandwich (mixed), side of hummus, falafel sandwich, and salad. I took the first bite of the sandwich and had to pass it around to everyone at the table because it would be an injustice for them not to try it. One of the dishes came with a side of garlic sauce that is so potent it will make your mouth burn. Honestly, that is the perfect level of garlic for me. In regards to freshness, everything is made in front of you. You can tell they know how to prepare their meat as everything is super juicy and dripping with flavor. In fact, the only negative to this place is that they need bigger napkins. You will go through a bunch just wiping your face and hands. This is a meal that I will be thinking about for a long time.

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    The Lava Kitchen - mediterranean - Updated August 2026

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