Metro Detroit
Halal food beyond Dearborn: Canton, Troy, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Livonia and Detroit
You do not have to drive to Warren Avenue. Halal restaurants across Metro Detroit's suburbs and downtown Detroit, by city, with what to order at each.
Detroit
What to order: Lamb tagine with couscous, Cauliflower shawarma batbout, Moroccan mezze.
7636 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48213DirectionsDetails
What to order: Kabobs, Shawarma, Lebanese breakfast.
719 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226DirectionsDetails
6568 Woodward Ave, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48202DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Shrimp and grits, Fried chicken, Pancakes.
204 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Detroit Style Cheesesteak, Garlic Cilantro Fries, House-made sauces.
4800 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Whole grilled red snapper, Lamb shank, Fataya, Fried plantain.
21611 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48219DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Chicken shawarma, Sheeba Burger, Lamb ghallaba, Shish kabob.
1366 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Coney dogs, Corned beef egg rolls, Philly cheesesteak, Chicken over rice.
13347 Conant St, Detroit, MI 48212DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Good Burger, Lebanese burger, Sliders, Shakes.
2894 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Chicken over rice, Lamb gyro, Lamb ribs.
11935 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48213DirectionsCallDetails
For Hamtramck, which sits inside Detroit, see the Hamtramck guide.
Dearborn Heights
Dearborn's next-door neighbor, along Ford Road, Warren and Telegraph.
What to order: Falafel sandwiches, Fried-to-order falafel platters.
24678 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsDetails
What to order: Pomegranate burger, Dynamite chicken, Turkish-style baked potatoes.
6609 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsDetails
27346 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Charcoal-grilled kebabs, Hummus, Fattoush, Family platters.
24400 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Chicken tawook, Boneless chicken with garlic sauce, Lentil soup.
8654 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Chicken satay, Golden wings, Chicken curry, Sushi.
25240 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Nashville hot chicken, Double smash burger, Chicken bacon ranch wrap.
8175 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsCallDetails
For the meat counters and markets:
What to order: Basterma, Fresh steaks, Lamb, Cold cuts.
24715 W Warren St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Halal meat counter, Rice and spices, Nuts and seeds, Deli takeout.
25009 W Warren St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Shish kabob packs, Beef kefta, Lamb chops, Ribeye.
26018 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsCallDetails
Canton
The Arab American News has tracked the Dearborn food scene moving west into Canton Township for years. Al Ameer, Sheeba and Qahwah House all have Canton locations as well.
What to order: Yemeni lamb dishes, Mandi, Mediterranean grills.
7209 N Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48187DirectionsDetails
What to order: Cheese and avocado manakeesh, Labneh and vegetable kaak, Coffee bar.
43729 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187DirectionsDetails
What to order: Chicken karahi, Mutton karahi, Chicken seekh kabab, Biryani.
40339 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48187DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Lamb haneeth, Chicken mandi, Fahsah.
8465 N Lilley Rd, Canton, MI 48187DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Hand-crafted burgers, Chicken Habanero burger, Hand-spun shakes.
630 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170DirectionsCallDetails
Troy
What to order: Hummus with lamb, Tawook, Kofta.
3720 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083DirectionsDetails
What to order: Chicken dum biryani, Haleem, Weekend lunch buffet.
4880 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085DirectionsDetails
What to order: Grilled chicken over rice, Lamb gyro, Smash burger.
3950 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Yemeni and Colombian coffee, Buffalo chicken sandwich, Pastrami sandwich, Pastries.
987 Wilshire Dr, Ste C, Troy, MI 48084DirectionsCallDetails
Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights is the Iraqi table of the northern suburbs, with South Asian and peri-peri chicken alongside.
What to order: Fattoush chicken shawarma, Garlic toum, Cajun and lemon-pepper fries.
14796 Hall Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313DirectionsDetails
What to order: Iraqi kabob, Quzi (lamb over rice), Tikka.
4055 17 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310DirectionsDetails
What to order: Quzi (roasted lamb), Grilled masgoof fish, Kubba, Bajella (fava beans).
36923 Ryan Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Masgouf, Kebab.
3625 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MIDirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Biryani with chicken or lamb, Fattoush chicken tikka, Chicken cream chop, Falafel with hummus and amba.
4220 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Lamb rogan josh, Achari chicken, Lamb biryani, Butter chicken.
44631 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Beef doner, Shawarma plates, Fried kibbeh, Arabic breakfast.
33355 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312DirectionsDetails
What to order: Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, Chicken wraps, Doner, Platters.
37891 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310DirectionsCallDetails
Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti
What to order: Lamb chops, Lemon tawook, Chicken shawarma.
2370 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108DirectionsDetails
What to order: Chicken shawarma, Beef shawarma, Wraps and platters.
2993 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108DirectionsDetails
What to order: South Indian dishes, Indo-Chinese dishes.
2016 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Chicken shawarma, Beef kabobs, Pita wraps.
619 E William St, Ann Arbor, MIDirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Chicken shawarma bowl, Lamb kebab bowl, Falafel bowl, Baba ganoush.
601 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Mufawar coffee, Sana'ani coffee, Adeni tea, Milk cake.
414 S Main St, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Wagyu beef shawarma, Chicken shawarma, Smashburgers, Crispy wraps.
301 W Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Chicken and mutton biryani, Chicken karahi, Seekh kebabs, Tandoori chicken.
6 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197DirectionsCallDetails
Farmington Hills, Southfield and Novi
What to order: Brisket, Dino beef ribs, Burnt ends, Smoked chicken.
27701 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Chicken shawarma, Beef shawarma, Broasted chicken, Garlic sauce.
29564 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Burgers, Gyros, Wraps.
24311 Halsted Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335DirectionsCallDetails
27616 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Kabobs, Shawarma, Bowls and wraps.
28682 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48034DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Kabobs, Shawarma, Falafel.
25148 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48075DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Smoked beef brisket, Lamb shank, Smoked ribs.
44125 W 12 Mile Rd, E136, Novi, MI 48377DirectionsCallDetails
Warren and Madison Heights
What to order: Smash burgers, Triple Threat rice bowl, Chicken shawarma, Wings.
11559 E 13 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48093DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Hot Chick sandwich, Desi Chick sandwich, Seoul Chick sandwich, Chicken and waffles.
28268 Dequindre Rd, Warren, MI 48092DirectionsCallDetails
What to order: Mimi's Yummy Pizza, Meat Lovers pizza with beef pepperoni, Angus beef burger, Kulfi cone.
28931 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071DirectionsCallDetails
Westland and Livonia
What to order: Shawarma, Lebanese grills, Family platters.
8565 N Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48185DirectionsDetails
What to order: Lebanese-style shawarma, Shrimp tacos, Fusion shawarma wraps.
27430 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154DirectionsDetails
What to order: Lunch buffet, Thursday chaat buffet with live dosa, Tandoori.
36071 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150DirectionsDetails
Dearborn names with suburban branches
If you already have a favorite on Warren Avenue, it may be closer than you think. According to each restaurant's own listings:
- Al Ameer: Dearborn Heights and Canton
- Sheeba: West Dearborn, Canton and Sterling Heights
- Hamido: Dearborn Heights
- Qahwah House: West Dearborn and Canton
- Haraz Coffee House: Detroit and Livonia
- Shatila Bakery: Dearborn Heights and West Bloomfield
- Famous Hamburger: Plymouth and Farmington
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Branch locations and restaurant facts are sourced on each place page.
Questions people ask
Is there halal food in downtown Detroit?
Yes. Mike's Kabob Grille on Griswold is a weekday Lebanese counter near the stadiums, and Saffron De Twah on Gratiot is a Moroccan bistro whose chef has been a James Beard finalist.
Where is the halal food in Sterling Heights?
Sterling Heights has a large Iraqi community, so look for Iraqi kabob and quzi, plus the shawarma chains along Hall Road.
