Check out these vegan-friendly Middle Eastern restaurants next time you’re in the Motor City.
Detroit, Michigan and its surrounding cities are home to a large and diverse Arab American community. Middle Eastern cuisine is abundant on the East Side of the Mitten State, and these eateries offer an inclusive menu rich in vegan-friendly choices. Think vegetarian grape leaves, hummus, tabouli, falafel, and various pita wraps. Next time you’re in the area, show your support and enjoy some of the best Middle Eastern cuisine in Detroit at these vegan-friendly restaurants.
Anita’s Kitchen
Multiple Locations
Vegan-Friendly
When craving Middle Eastern cuisine in Detroit, check out Anita’s Kitchen. This restaurant has multiple locations on the East Side of the Mitten State. Believe it or not, this restaurant dates back to the 1980s, with the Ferndale location being the flagship, full-service establishment. Vegan-friendly offerings include hummus, tomato kibbeh, fattoush salad, falafel dishes, lentil soup, and fruit smoothies. You’re always in good hands at Anita’s Kitchen.
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Chick-P Detroit
Downtown Detroit
Vegan-Friendly
This Arab-owned restaurant is bringing fresh Middle Eastern cuisine to Downtown Detroit. Vegan-friendly menu selections include falafel wraps including both the Original Falafel Wrap and the Hottie Wrap (a pita loaded with falafel, veggies, pickles, and hot pepper tahini sauce). Chick-P Detroit also offers other vegan and veganizable offerings like fresh salads, loaded bowls, and shareable hummus dips.
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Sami’s Fattoush Lebanese Grill Express
Sterling Heights
Vegan-Friendly
Believe us when we say you need to check out the vegan options at Sami’s Fattoush Lebanese Grill Express. In addition to plant-based Middle Eastern staples like falafel and hummus, Sami’s offers indulgent vegan options. Think shawarma wraps loaded with marinated vegan chicken and sliced Beyond Meat. Vegan Detroiters can find Sami’s located inside the BP gas station at 15 Mile and Mound.
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Leila
Downtown Detroit
Vegan-Friendly
Located in Downtown Detroit, Leila always provides a memorable dining experience. You are sure to find many tasty vegan eats at this upscale Lebanese restaurant! Leila offers hummus, falafel, tabouli, grape leaves, crispy potatoes, and so much more! Plant-based diners can also round out the meal with an order of refreshing vegan sorbet.
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Star of India
Downtown Ferndale
Vegan-Friendly
When it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine in Detroit, Michigan, we are here for these authentic eats! This inclusive restaurant features easy-to-identify vegan menu offerings. Star of India’s vegan-friendly choices include Bombay Potatoes, Chana Masala, and a variety of other vegetable dishes like Aloo Matar Gobi and Bhindi Masala. Bring your appetite to this tasty eatery!
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The Himalayan Flames
Downtown Dearborn
Vegan-Friendly
The Himalayan Flames specializes in modern Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan cuisines. This Nepali-owned eatery offers a hefty selection of vegetarian features, many of which can be easily modified to suit a vegan diet. Choices like Dal Fry, Chana Pindi, and Veg Jalfrezi are just a few of the plant-based options you need to order when craving Middle Eastern cuisine in Detroit.
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New Yasmeen Bakery
Dearborn
Vegan-Friendly
New Yasmeen Bakery started out selling Lebanese pita bread in 1986. Over time, the vegan-friendly eatery grew to include other Middle Eastern dishes. Vegan dishes are well-labeled and include spinach pie, appetizer dips, and a variety of flatbreads like the Manaeesh Veggie (a Lebanese round flatbread topped with tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers).
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Mr. Kabob Xpress Grille & Catering
Multiple Locations
Vegan-Friendly
Feeling creative? Enjoy a customizable bowl or wrap at this Middle Eastern restaurant. Mr. Kabob Xpress Grille & Catering has multiple locations including their original restaurant in Berkley, Michigan, and plenty of vegan-friendly options. Salads, hummus, rice, falafel, and fresh juices round out the list of plant-based offerings at this Middle Eastern Detroit restaurant.
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Loya Organic Mediterranean Grill
West Bloomfield
Vegan-Friendly
ISO high-quality Middle Eastern cuisine in the Detroit area featuring local produce? Head to Loya Organic Mediterranean Grill. Made with Michigan-local ingredients, the vegan choices include fresh options like hummus and tabouli salad along with vegan wraps loaded with hummus and vegan patties. Loya also features a variety of raw juices to add to your plant-based meal.
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Cleopatra Mediterranean Grill
Detroit
Vegan-Friendly
Gather your friends and head to this Detroit eatery for vegan-friendly Middle Eastern cuisine. Cleopatra Mediterranean Grill is where it’s at! This vegan-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant provides an amazing dining experience. Vegan options include hummus, falafel, grape leaves, fresh salads, sandwiches, fresh juices, and beyond. Dine in or grab some takeout and enjoy Cleopatra’s at home.
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Charminar Biryani House
Dearborn
Vegan-Friendly
Located in Dearborn, Charminar Biryani House features Halal and Hyderabadi cuisine. And the vegan options are chef’s kiss! Plant-based appetizers include samosas and pakoras, while vegan entrees include dhal and curry dishes. Though the naan is not vegan, Charminar Biryani House offers two vegan-friendly flatbread choices—Tandoori Roti and Chapati.
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Boukie’s Grill
Royal Oak
Vegan-Friendly
This delicious Middle Eastern restaurant is coming to you from Royal Oak! Boukie’s Grill has the hookup on fresh vegan-friendly Mediterranean eats. Plant-based options include Tomato Kebby and Majadra Rice along with fresh falafel, and grape leaves. Boukie’s Grill also accepts larger catering orders and features many vegan options on the catering menu as well.
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Midnight Temple
Eastern Market
Vegan-Friendly
This Indian gastropub has several well-labeled vegan offerings on the menu. Located at the Eastern Market, Midnight Temple features dishes like vegan-friendly Hakka Noodles, Masala Dosa, and Veg Pakoras. No matter what you order, you’re going to be raving about this Middle Eastern cuisine for the foreseeable future. Needless to say, we do not blame you.
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