The 38 Essential Restaurants in Detroit #DetroitFood

Chicken shawarma at Hamido in Dearborn. | Michelle and Chris Gerard

Where to find tender oxtail tacos, fresh chicken shawarma, and crispy cornered Detroit-style pizza

It’s time for the winter 2020 edition of the Detroit Eater 38. The 38 is Eater’s answer to that age-old question, “Can you recommend a restaurant?” This quarterly list seeks to identify the city’s key dining establishments (with a few representatives from the suburbs). Eligible additions may have been overlooked in the past, might have recently stepped up their game, and must have been open for at least six months.

Longtime members Lady of the House, Al Ameer, and Polonia Restaurant are leaving the map this month to make way for Hamido, Pie-Sci, and Krakus Restaurant. Here, now, are 38 essential restaurants that represent the city’s flavor, history, and style.

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