Al Ameer Restaurant
Order Al-Ameer platter (kabab, tawook, kafta, shawarma), Raw kibbeh, Shredded lamb with almonds, yogurt and rice
Cafe · East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
Yemeni coffee franchise founded in Dearborn in 2021 by Hamzah Nasser. From its first cafe on Michigan Avenue in East Dearborn it has expanded to dozens of locations, including Detroit (1501 Church St) and Livonia (30120 Plymouth Rd).
7 AM-11 PM daily per Zabihah
Fully halal per Zabihah (alcohol-free menu; halal certificate on file per listing).
Halal status is as stated by the business or its certifier at the time we last checked. Menus and suppliers change. If it matters to you, ask the staff before you order.
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