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    The Lava Lounge

    3.4 (115 reviews)

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    Hookah time! :)
    Mark D.

    We stopped by this hookah place while visiting Detroit. We have been to two other hookah places in the Detroit area, and this is our favorite to date. We stopped it at 4 pm, so it was quiet and relaxed. The hookahs were about $12, which is cheaper than other places we have been. We had a good time. The mint lemonade was delicious, and the Ashta ice cream was AMAZING!!! I would highly suggest visiting this place and trying the above mentioned items!

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    Victor O.

    Great interior setting immediately giving you a sense of welcome. There are two waiters attached to our table and they checked every few mins to see if we were ok. The meal was awesome and not pricey. The hookah was dope and fresh. Great experience I wish they open a similar place around Ann Arbor!

    What. An. Experience. I'll disclaim that I'm not from Dearborn but California so there isn't a lot of places like this that I'm used to. Let's start off with the meal itself. If was wonderful - I'd say the best way to think about this is the entirety of the dining experience and not just the food portion. From the moment you walk in, everything is personalized (personalized menu, dedicated wait staff (Hassan Ayoub), food preferences, etc.). There are a few menu add ons, which I wasn't aware of when I first sat down like the new Lamb Chops and Ashta. The hookah was top quality with more flavors than the neighborhood Baskin Robbins aka 31. Course after course the food was beautifully presented with speciality plates designed to please the eye and keep food a certain temperature/consistency, the balance of the flavors were impeccable, and the pairing of the hookahs with the food we ordered was spot on. The servers could answer questions about any part of the meal (where the food was sourced from, who cooked it in the kitchen, and the lifetime experience of the master sushi chef) Dessert was a smorgasbord of delights. The new Fresh Waffles has every childhood chocolate experience perfectly placed on the waffles. If your sweet tooth is deep, you can't go wrong with the Lava Cake. The moment you stick your fork touches this chocolate delight, your taste buds experience a roller coasters of childhood emotions. All in all, be prepared to spend at least 3-4 hours and with Hassan Ayoub you will walk away with a unique dining experience

    Nancy M.

    All done by Reda the cook And his service is excellent to better than some of the waitresses and waiters in there lava is back in action

    Ashley T.

    I haven't been to a hookah spot in a very long time.. like I trust no one to make it properly. But behold a place that makes your Hookah correctly, they have detox waters, they have TVs to catch the game and great food! I'm in heaven! The booths are comfy, they have a button that you can tap for your server to attend to you. They also have a patio if you were thinking about a hot summer night but you wanted a fire pit feel... the menu has a pretty good variety so you won't have to bring take out back to the hookah spot. I think it's worthy for a date night and a chill spot!

    Elias S.

    This was probably the most elaborate hookah bar I've been to! From a large selection of sushi to a variety middle eastern cuisines and more, lava had exceptional service and a delightful ambiance. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. Hamze was an amazing server! Very nice and well mannered.

    BBQ chicken potato crunch (waffle fries) salad (lettuce, chunks of fresh crispy tomatoes and cucumber, with ranch dressing)
    Gabriel M.

    Had their delicious bbq chicken potato crunch salad and their avocado smoothie. Will add onto this review after we try their whole deboned chicken with rice and hummus for dinner tonight After dinner, must say the hummus, rice, and deboned chicken was delicious. Believe the rice might have been under cooked by a little but not too noticeable.

    Taghrid H.

    tonight was great . The food was great everything was perfect. My hoohka was amazing as usual . The management is great. This place is nice. I would recommend it to everyone. My server keep checking on me her name is Gloria . Even other servers checked on me. Reda the manager is great. They make you feel like you are at home. I love this amazing place .

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    Yamini J.

    My first night out for hookah. This place had everything going for itself from the music to the ambience to the service n obvi the hookah. The variety of food is also great with good portions . One of our friends ordered a carrot juice which was really nice for being a juice :) We had a nice experience on a Friday night with us getting the tables within 5 mins. Look forward to going back again :)) This time I would want to sit on the couch side.

    Kevin K.

    What a night, sitting on the patio, with my boys, smoking Nirgila, singing Happy birthday about a dozen times, looking at beautiful people, where Lambo's and Raries are in the parking lot. To finish it off, a delicious all beef hot dog. The host is amazing, I love you Moe!!! Thanks for a great night, this is my new spot. Papa Bear

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    It was my first time here I like the orange head with orange mint tobacco with fruit salad

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    Hookah is great. Sushi is amazing & Leena is a fantastic waitress--super friendly and sweet. You won't be disappointed.

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    Awsome hookahs but the chicken lemon rice soup is some of the best I've had. Fat push is also a good idea

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    Ask the Community - The Lava Lounge

    Is it suitable for families with kids?

    No ,it's not suitable for kids.

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    I came to Detroit for a conference and a local friend took me to Dearborn Heights which is the…read morefirst Arab-majority city in the US as of 2023. People were interested in hookah, hanging out, and grabbing dessert. This ticked all the boxes. When you first walk in, there is a hostess area where you can check-in. They have two floating swings that are perfect for a photo-op. We were seated pretty quickly. Since it's a hookah lounge, they also allow smoking. We moved to the corner table away from the cigarette smoking which was really helpful. We had our own corner with like 15 of us so it was great to spend a little extra time together. Everyone loved the hookah and tried several different flavors. The desserts that were ordered were very good. It just bit a long time to arrive. The staff were kind. I saw groups of friends and date nights so the crowd is for everyone. Tons of TVs everywhere to watch sports. They have valet parking so if you do not want to pay, you can find nearby street parking.

    Yes it's possible, A kid can own a place" I wish there was…read moresome negative stars to choose. Owning a successful business has nothing to do with who owns it. Whether intelligent or just lucky. I always say "people can make money but money can NEVER make people" (في عالم بتعمل مصاري بس المصاري بعمرها ما بتعمل عالم). You can own a business and succeed but it doesn't mean that you are a successful or smart person. Could be simply luck. I am more for smart people than lucky ones. I hv been to Blue Moon several times. Busy place. Made reservations for 6 a day ahead for 9pm with waitress "N". Arrived at 8:45pm. promised a table in 10-15 min. Waited at least one hour. When the promised section was vacated the owner of Blue Moon (a kid) gave the table to other party and did not care when waitress told him that we were promised that table. When i approached him to inquire he walked away. Had I known that this KID was the owner i would hv never visited. This place is over-rated and has become more of a low class and a pick-up joint than a restaurant.

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    My first time here, my friend wanted to smoke some hookah so we came here during the midday. Plenty…read moreof space plenty of parking plenty of seating wasn't crowded at all free Wi-Fi. The food Porsches are really big. My brother ordered the taco bowl and it was really huge. The service was solid was the most friendliest, but she was very on point and on top of things I'll be honest is great. Good spot to take meetings get food during the midday or just wanna chill and vibe.

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    Don V Cigar Lounge & Bistro

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    I really want to gatekeep because this place has the best hookah and staff, and they deserve more…read morebusiness so I hope this encourages others to start going! It's honestly our favorite place to chill, the seats are comfy, the televisions are all over and every seat in the house is a great seat. You can sit here for hours. The hookah is 100% the best in a 50 mile radius - easily. Other places sometimes just taste like charcoal, but you can actually taste the flavor here. It's also such a great place to study and work because it's generally quiet, and comfy! They also got awesome food and even better desserts. 10/10 recommend you check this out and ignore any negative reviews. They throw parties on Saturdays that you can reserve for and from 1-5PM everyday the hookah is basically half off. That's a great deal!! Make the extra drive out to this city and check this place out!! Leave a review after!!

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    LaPita in Dearborn is a place we enjoy visiting, especially because of the people who run it. The…read moreservice is always spot on--friendly, attentive, and welcoming every time we come in. The owners are incredibly kind and make you feel appreciated as a customer, which really stands out. The food is pretty good overall, with solid Middle Eastern flavors and generous portions. One small thing I've noticed is that occasionally the bread comes out a bit cold, but it's a minor issue and hasn't taken away from the overall experience. Between the warm hospitality and consistently good food, LaPita is definitely a spot worth stopping by when you're in Dearborn.

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