Al Ameer Restaurant
Order Al-Ameer platter (kabab, tawook, kafta, shawarma), Raw kibbeh, Shredded lamb with almonds, yogurt and rice
Food truck · Dearborn, MI
Halal food hall and food-truck park at 720 Town Center Drive, between Fairlane Town Center and UM-Dearborn, opened August 9, 2024 by Hassan Chammi in the former Big Fish restaurant. The Detroit Free Press reported it as Michigan's first fully halal food hall; it opened with six trucks that had been favorites of the Ramadan Suhoor Festival, including The Munch Box and The Terry Melt, plus indoor stalls such as Nami Sushi and The Bistro Box. It hosts the late-night Ramadan Village each spring.
Open seven days; the Ramadan Village runs 10 PM-3 AM on weekends
Described by the Detroit Free Press and WXYZ as a fully halal food hall and truck park; individual vendors' certifications not reported.
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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