Got the pork and rice. For $16 it was slightly underwhelming. Dry. No extra sauce. Feels like…read moresomething was missing. Service was average at best. Server did not get our waters until late. Did not seem like she cared about the menu. This Filipino restaurant did not live up to the hype yelp made it to be.

Loaded up the car with nieces and nephews who were all born in Manila, PI. They all adore me it's…read moretheir favourite Filipino hang out. This should be good. Another far away drive for us to Hall Rd East of M-53. The kids wouldn't steer me wrong! In thinking back, the wait staff were very helpful. There were a couple of items I was not familiar with. My oldest niece and nephew spoke Tagalog with one woman for the duration of our visit. Great job on the Pancit noodles. Cooked exactly as they should be. The whole dish was a winner. Once again I'm left confused. The boys said it was a vegetarian dish, but there was a ton of pork in it!?!? Maybe it's supposed to be vegetarian and they knew I wouldn't eat it that way?? Matters not, it was delicious. The lumpia is crazy addicting and the Bistek was tender, juicy and full of flavour. DO NOT walk out of there without at least sampling the lumpia or the skewers. 07/25

It took forever, but there's finally a place in Metro Detroit that offers the real deal…read moreWienerschnitzel. You would think it wouldn't be too hard to make this dish as it's relatively simple, but I've been to three or four of the German restaurants in our area and absolutely none of them get it right, or even close to right. The proprietor is charming and engaging, and I'm so happy to support her business. The spatzel and sauerkraut were also on point. Perhaps someday they'll be able to open a walk up restaurant, but for now I will continue to support the food truck

What wonderful people with a delicious encounter! I'm in love!…read more One of the true highlights of Festing for us this year, everything we shared was spot on authentic. What a treat! We started with pretzels that were devoured literally in seconds. That required more drink. Then we were hungry again. What a cycle. The wife spoke with Jana and Sean(?) and was thoroughly impressed. Their currywurst was wonderful, the kraut, perfect and the whole experience a great joy. We would love to come back and do it again (I'm so stunned, I'm pinching myself). 10/25

I finally made it here. I've been told to try Dine Store by a few friends and I just haven't made…read moreit until this week. Tucked in the Chrysler building is the Dime Store restaurant, this is a small establishment with about 20-ish tables and bar seating. Entrance is through the Chrysler building. I must mention there is ample street or structure parking in the area. Dine Store is casual feels with BIG flavors! Plus the Staff were friendly and welcoming. At our table, we started with Chai Lattes. They offer milk alternatives-Yaay! The Chai was good sprinkled with cinnamon and steaming hot. It could have used a bit more chai, which I'm sure they would have supplied but it was good that I sipped away. To note, they do offer cocktails and beers, as not all brunch places do. We tried the Mushroom and Goat cheese Omelette and a Build your Own omelette. Our table was pleased as the omelettes may appear 'small' but don't let that fool you, they were packed with flavor. Also, the dishes were made to order. The cubed potatoes were delicious along with the Zingerman's Toast with strawberry jam. Oh yes, we also got a side of the chicken sausage and no disappointments. Everything was cooked to perfection. I must point out that the ingredients were fresh, we could taste the difference with the farm to table ingredients and the potatoes and omelettes were not greasy at all! Can't wait to visit again-recommended!

In all my years working in Detroit I finally got downtown to try this lovely spot. It's a cozy,…read morenice diner vibe that's not a a grungy, divey place yet small like one. The staff was very friendly and warm when greeting guests. Their personable nature made the visit that much more worth the walk in the heat. Since the place was pretty busy we took bar stools to avoid waiting for a table and it was a good view of the smaller kitchen area. I was pleasantly surprised at the efficiency we saw from the busy crowd and the food not taking 10 years. The food was tasty. I truly enjoyed my Korean spicy fries. Spicy in name not truly spicy to cause a burn if that makes sense. I was craving a traditional breakfast plate but the staff and my friends who are local insisted that I needed to try the Korean fries so I did both. Was it greedy of me? Absolutely. Did I care? No. The locally sourced sausage was also very tasty. I must try to find it to cook at home. My friends ordered their regular go-to meals so it was great according to them. The burger and the duck hash. I think I'll go back and try the duck hash next time for sure. And another thing, there's a particular parking garage they validate a couple hours for. So parking is not an issue in this downtown office building.

I've wanted to check out this market and pop up, but in past years it has been really busy. A…read morefriend and I were able to go on a Friday afternoon and it was the perfect timing. The shops are cute, but small, so to be able to look around there cannot be too many people inside. At the end is the pop up bar/restaurant. We did not eat anything, just had a couple of drinks. The cocktails are in the $13-14 range and are pretty good. The bar tenders are friendly and dressed for the season. Since our timing was good, we were able to actually enjoy the decor and find seats on the leather couches (where are these stored during the year...?) We had a really nice time and would good again on an afternoon.

I went here on a girls night before ice skating at Campus Martius and it was excellent! Nice and…read morewarm inside the tent with fast service. We did have to wait outside for a few minutes as they only allow a certain number of people in at a time. The hot chocolate was delicious and loved the vibe.

I hosted my 50th birthday celebration at Experience Zuzu, and Moe, the manager, along with the…read moreentire exceptional staff, made the evening absolutely unforgettable. My guests could not stop raving about the delicious food, outstanding cocktails, attentive service, and incredible atmosphere. Experience Zuzu is truly a staple in the City of Detroit. Whether you're planning a birthday party, girls' night out, romantic date night, or any special celebration, this beautiful restaurant provides the perfect setting. Every detail feels upscale, elegant, and unforgettable, and the stunning atmosphere will make your photos look absolutely amazing! Thank you, Moe, and the entire Experience Zuzu team for making my milestone birthday so special. I highly recommend Experience Zuzu! Marli B

Everything!!!! From taking my request to accommodate my wife's broken leg to the great service and…read morethe delicious food we really enjoyed our dinner celebrating our anniversary! The restaurant was shabby chic!!! We had Q and Truman as great servers and they did not disappoint! Not one item we ordered was a disappointment. All the food was on point! Thanks guys for a great experience!

I found Chubby Panda on Instagram. After looking at various posts and reading more about the…read morebusiness and its owner, I decided to try it. The "Detroit street food" carryout counter is located inside of a gas station on Clark & Vernor in Southwest Detroit. There is signage outside, on the Clark Street side of the building. Inside the gas station, there is a sign for another food business. I thought that I was at the wrong location, but went outside and called the phone number listed on Instagram. The gentleman that answered the number, which turned out to be the gas station phone number, assured me that I was at the right place. I went back in, snapped few pics, and ordered. I wanted to try something exciting, but I wasn't sure what to get. I settled on a shrimp tempura taco and crunchy crab legs. My order totaled just shy of $30. The fried crab legs reminded me of mozzarella sticks. I only took a few bites. The snack seemed to be imitation krab. It came with seasoned fries and three different dipping sauces. It's a really kool snack item, but I don't think I'd order it again. The taco was more to my liking. It's essentially a deconstructed sushi roll. The tempura shrimp, sauces and cucumber sit on a bed of sushi rice on top of a fried wonton wrapper. It looked super cool and was very tasty. The dish was topped with crunchies. The menu is small and kitschy with fusion-style snacks. My carryout bag was packed with care and included a few Andes chocolate mints. I'll support the owner again trying other items and will share it with others.

This is a pop up shop, so review is on food only not the location…read more I've experienced them on two prior occasions and the consistency with the food is crazy!! The oxtails are a favorite of mine. The gravy that they are in is seasoned perfectly, the rice and peas (which I don't normally like anywhere else) are amazing, the cabbage is sautéed with a small kick of spice.. perfect darn meal. They do have plantains that come with the meal when ordering carry out, or you can pay extra for them when dining in. Because it's a pop up restaurant drinks do not come with the meal (they do serve water). The particular location did have an option to purchase separately from the bar. The Boston cooler pictured (Vernon's and ice cream ) hit the spot. If you ever see them in your area stop in, it's worth it

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Since I've never had Liberian food before, I wanted to try the traditional dishes of Palava and…read moreCassava stews. Both were delicious and hearty, served with sweet plantains, rice and mixed vegetables. The red palm oil was so flavorful and surprisingly light. My favorite was the grilled shrimp appetizer. Six large and juicy skewered shrimp, seasoned perfectly. On the side, a bit of the cucumber salad. This was perfect on a hot summer day. We also ordered sides of kidney beans and collard greens. Both of these deserve an ovation and could stand alone as stars on a vegetarian/low meat plate. The country rice is so good, perfect for the gravy formed from the oil in stews. We washed it all down with expertly crafted fresh fruit cocktails - the Nimba Night and Liberian Girl in particular were fantastic! I'm returning soon to soak in the beauty of this artfully blessed space, and to nibble on even more of the exotic tastes. Great job Little Liberia!

I spent my junior year aboard at the University of Liberia in 1970-1. I lived in the dorm and ate…read morewhat the students ate. I learned to love it. I have been following Little Liberia launch progress and was excited to be able to experience those west African flavors again. Liberian cuisine has been near impossible to get in the Detroit area since the early 80's. I haven't had any in a while. Fate however delayed me. I don't own a car and the restaurant is 25 miles away, Outside all the delivery apps ranges. So I couldn't get the food for months. Until today. Little Liberia is in a new hip part of Detroit. The neighborhood is walkable and has bikeways. New residential developments and inevitable gentrification are afoot. This restaurant deserves to be either in your regular rotation or a priority visit for a change of pace. It is well decorated and modern. It has a small bar and banquet space plus outdoor summer seating. The food was everything I remembered. The cassava leaf were so reminiscent of my year at LU, I would have been choked up but that would have slowed the pleasure that each forkful of the two entrees and one side I ordered delivered. I would have ordered more but they weren't serving a couple of my all time favorites check rice and potato greens today. I'll definitely be back to get those. Went on a Friday after the lunch rush. I walked in was greeted and seated in the lightly populated dining room by Tia. I put my experience in her hands and was delighted with the result. Everything EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.

Detroit pop shop does popsicles right!…read more That would be my hope since that's what they're all about but now after finally trying one, I can attest to it. Their popsicles bring regular store bought popsicles to shame. I don't think I can ever go back now. We had an employee celebration at work this past week since Henry Ford Health System was celebrating their centennial and Detroit pop shop was there handing out free popsicles. Yeah! Normally they're $3. They had a sugar free one available but I opted for the one with sugar. I believe it was blueberry raspberry and it was delicious! It was super flavorful, not overly sweet, and perfect for a hot summer night out. They are smaller than your average popsicle which is a bummer. However, you can tell they're quality. I will definitely keep an eye out for them next time I'm at Eastern Market or I might have to stop by Parker Street Market (great little market that sells only Michigan made food/drinks!) in the West Village to try some of their other flavors. Hello watermelon basil? I've got my sights on you.

Whether I'm at the Rust Belt or Eastern Market, if I see the Detroit Pop Shop, I stop and get a…read morepopsicle. Usually one with booze in it. Actuall, always one with booze in it. The tequila sunrise has a nice kick and real watermelon flavor in other varieties including with basil or vodka is always refreshing. The owner is always a joy to talk to when purchasing my pop. See you soon Detroit Pop Shop!