The food was delicious. I have been going here since I was a kid & have always loved the place. The…read moreservice was great; My waitress was attentive and friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant has always stood out to me compared to its competitors. My ribeye was well done, juicy, and satisfying to eat. The loaded steak fries were great. And the seasoned rice was nice, however there was a touch too much salt on the rice for my liking.

We waited for almost 5 minutes for the hostess to quit talking to there co workers and even…read moreacknowledging us then we where told 5-15 minutes wait but there are 6 tables w Texas employees sitting around it doing nothing but talking up space don't waste your time coming to this location worst service even.

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!

Got the beef tostadas with everything. They are unreasonably tasty. All for the price of a couple…read moreof tacos at some chain, but a world apart. The people there are also very friendly. Bonus - they have Cola Champagne in th e refrigerator.

So this place is usually good, but today I walked in and went unaddressed for almost 15 mins…read more There was a guy placing an order ahead of me, cool ...but after they took his order, they walked away. They come back, a lady goes to ANOTHER register and takes an order from a guy that JUST walked in, then another lady comes back to the register and takes an order from someone behind me. This entire time I was waiting, quietly and they ignored me ...but everyone that got their order taken was another race, I'm black .... I will not be going back and I'm going to tell others to do the same. This took place August 15th, 2026 around 5:40pm .... I just left

I've been to a few different Hollywood Market locations over the years, and they never disappoint…read more-- but the one on Campbell Road in Royal Oak really stands out. The main reason I stopped in was because I heard they were carrying Kole's Flint Style Coney Sauce, and as a big fan of Flint-style coneys, I had to check it out. Not only did they have it, but I ended up picking up some other groceries too because everything looked so fresh and well-stocked. I have to say, it feels like Hollywood Market must have some of the best training around -- every single staff member I've interacted with has been super friendly and helpful, and that was absolutely true at this location as well. It's rare these days to find a grocery store where customer service is consistently this good. This is definitely a great spot, and I'll absolutely be coming back -- especially for that Flint Style Coney sauce!

Placed an order for work for over a 120+ fresh hamburger patties. Spoke with Dave in the meat…read moredepartment and told him I was looking for 1/2 lb patties. He told me that they don't have a press for them but would get one. Between each patty was a sheet a paper to avoid the patties sticking together. When I picked up my order, everything was packaged as I had instructed. The BBQ luncheon was a huge success! Employees kept asking where did I get the meat from and my boss (who is a world traveler) told me they were the best tasting burgers he had ever had. He even texted later that day to say how impressed he was with the burgers. Needless to say, Hollywood Market will definitely be getting our business again for our company BBQs. BTW I also ordered their cheesy potatoes from deli department, and I highly recommend them as well. I was a pleasure doing business them. I suggest if you're interested, give them a try. Their store also offers/stocks items not available in the major chain stores which makes shopping there worthwhile.

Even there's warm and friendly staff, this store temperature kept running in cold. Before moving on…read moreto another aisle, I stand underneath fan blowing down at you, as a neuter spot where it can give you moment to pause from cold air to attack you.

The salad bar is my favorite part about Holiday Market coming to Madison Heights. The gentlemen…read morethat runs the salad bar is so sweet and has the best customer service!

I go there often although I drive 1 hour one way. The pork is worth driving. There are fatty ones…read moreand lean ones so you choose. You pick middle size or large size container. Love it.

Authentic Chinese BBQ. Only 2 places sell Chinese BBQ in metro Detroit I think. Quality is mid at…read morebest. Crispy pork is not marinated long enough or thoroughly. Some area of the pork is very bland. Roast duck is more expensive than other cities. $35 for a whole duck. Duck is good, well seasoned inside and out. It is also lean which is opposite of what Chinese people usually prefer but I like it. Cash only

they had everything! such a well kept store and I love that…read morethey have a food court. will definitely be back

Newly designed 168 Asian Mart:…read more One of my favorite things to do is take people on what I jokingly call international food tourism around Metro Detroit. Not because I'm trying to convert anyone into a foodie. I simply enjoy watching people discover how much of the world exists beyond the handful of grocery aisles they've known their entire lives. For many Americans, walking into an authentic international market can be surprisingly intimidating. We become accustomed to recognizing brands, labels, and packaging. Remove that familiarity and suddenly a routine grocery trip becomes an exercise in navigation. My route usually starts in Clawson at Noble Fish. Anyone who only knows Noble Fish today would have a difficult time understanding what it used to be. The original operation was tiny. You walked into a modest Japanese grocery store and somehow found one of the best sushi counters in Michigan tucked away inside. The closest comparison I can make is the scene from *Wayne's World* when Wayne opens a random door and discovers a room full of highly trained ninjas. You weren't expecting it, which somehow made it even better. Over the years demand did what demand does. The restaurant grew. The market grew. White Wolf arrived. Additional space was absorbed. What was once a small hidden destination has evolved into something much larger while still maintaining the character that made people seek it out in the first place. From there I usually take people to the plaza where ZZang's BBQ is located. I call it the toy store. The plaza contains restaurant supply stores, bakeries, specialty grocers, and enough cookware to make most home cooks reconsider their life choices. There are roasted meats hanging in windows, commercial equipment sitting on shelves, and ingredients most people have never seen before. For newcomers, it is often the first moment they realize these foods were never designed for tourists. They were built for communities. The next stop is H Mart. By this point people have usually relaxed. The initial hesitation disappears and curiosity takes over. Instead of asking what something is, they begin asking how it's used, how it's prepared, and what they should try first. Then we arrive at 168 Asian Mart. Located in Madison Heights on John R Road, 168 has become one of the largest Asian grocery destinations in Michigan. Recent expansion and renovation have transformed the store into something far beyond the market many people remember from years ago. The footprint has grown dramatically, the selection has expanded, and the new food hall has turned the location into a destination rather than simply a place to shop. What I appreciate most about 168 is that it serves as a culmination of everything people experienced throughout the day. The market itself represents dozens of cultures and cuisines under one roof. The food hall allows visitors to sample dishes from across Asia without committing to a full restaurant experience. Just outside, the neighboring plaza connects visitors to an authentic Lebanese marketplace and restaurant, creating an experience that extends well beyond a single grocery store. What starts as a shopping trip often becomes something else entirely. People arrive worried about buying the wrong thing, unable to read half the packaging, and unsure where to begin. A few hours later they're filling baskets with ingredients they had never heard of before and discussing what they plan to cook when they get home. That transformation is probably why I keep bringing people here. Not because the markets are exotic or that the foods are unusual. Because every trip reminds people that entire communities, traditions, and cuisines have existed around them all along. They simply hadn't taken the time to walk through the front door. I love being a personal Food Tour Guide

When the ludicrous idea of a 5 dollar shake was introduced in Pulp fiction, nobody would have…read moredreamed that $5 sandwiches would be just as rare. The bahn mi sandwiches at Saigon are the best 5 bucks you can spend on lunch. It's worth the gas money to drive all the way to Mad Heights. Bonus: you can also stock up on fish oil, rice paper and vermicelli.

If I'm being completely honest, during my recent week long stay in Troy, MI for work, I stopped by…read morethe New Saigon Market 4 of the 7 days. And the primary reason was their ah-mazing banh mi sandwiches. IMHO, the best in the entire city!!! The majority of the square footage at New Saigon Market is dedicated to the grocery portion of the business. There are aisles of Asian goods such as sauces, instant noodles, a refrigerated section of produce, and a freezer case of all types of dumplings, meats, etc. There was also a fun display of figurines near the window, including a Pikachu, which I purchased for my niece. Using both the Yelp app and recommendations from locals, they told me this place serves up legit and surprisingly, bargain priced Viet sammiches. When you walk in, the kitchen portion is near the registers. After perusing the menu, I ordered a number one combo and a chicken, since the roasted pork was sold out (boo!). And I was SHOCKED that in 2024, you can still find a banh mi for $5. In the DC area, you can't find one priced for less than $8.00!!! Tip: you can order your banh mi's either toasted or untoasted. Get the toasted. After approximately 5 minutes a friendly worker came out and presented the number one banh mi, in a foil wrapper. My chicken was not toasted so it was in a plastic bag. I couldn't wait, so I unwrapped the number one combo and literally DEVOURED it in the parking lot. The bread (which they make on premises) was toasty outside, yet had a flaky and soft interior. And while these aren't the biggest sandwiches, there was plenty of meat filling and pickled veggies, with just the right amount of pate smeared. Again, did I mention (as of this review) that it was only $5? They have a special menu on the weekends, so I also stopped by get some Bánh Bò Nướng (Vietnamese honeycomb green cake), Goi Cuong (summer rolls) and the Xôi Mặn (sticky rice with Viet ham and sausage). Everything was delicious and I walked out for about $20; which again, this would have been at least $10-$15 more in the DC area. If I lived here, I'd be at New Saigon Market several times a week. It's a true hidden local gem. Five well deserved stars!