Craving halal food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top halal spots around Dearborn, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Sheeba Restaurant
Topping the list is Sheeba Restaurant. Located at 13919 Michigan Ave., the Middle Eastern spot is the highest-rated halal restaurant in Eastborn, boasting 4.5 stars out of 243 reviews on Yelp.
This family-owned business specializes in Yemeni cuisine and features halal dishes of lamb, beef and chicken. Noteworthy options include the lamb haneeth (slow-roased lamb with basmati rice); chicken agdah with okra, carrots, potatoes and onions and tanoor bread; and the Sheeba platter for two with haneeth, massloug, galabah and seltah. Here's the full menu.
2. Zo's Good Burger
Next up is Zo's Good Burger, situated at 14311 Michigan Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 139 reviews on Yelp, the halal spot, which offers fast food and burgers, has proven to be a local favorite.
Established in 2013, this place started at a local gas station and expanded its halal fare to brick-and-mortar locations. Try the house Good Burger with mozzarella sticks, American cheese, onion rings and Good Burger sauce on a pretzel bun; the Lebanese Burger with coleslaw, french fries and ketchup on a sesame seed bun; or the Southwest Burger with grilled jalapeños, hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, ketchup and mayo on a brioche bun.
Finger foods like cheese sticks, jalapeño poppers and mac and cheese bites are on offer, as are wraps and shakes. Take a look at the full menu here.
3. Baba's Grill
Baba's Grill, a Lebanese and halal spot in east Dearborn, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 71 Yelp reviews. Head over to 13823 Michigan Ave. to see for yourself.
Specializing in traditional Lebanese food, this spot's extensive menu includes everything from seafood and sandwiches to burgers, steaks and large entrees. Menu offerings include sliced chicken breast sautéed in house sauce, cilantro, mushrooms, lemon and garlic, and a Shish Mix Platter with shish kebab, shish tawook and shish kafta. Check out the eatery's website for a full list of offerings.
4. A1 Dogs & Burgers
A1 Dogs & Burgers is a halal restaurant with a dozen signature hot dogs and eight burgers. Located inside a Mobile gas station at 15430 W. Warren, it has earned 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp.
Hot dog options include the Original Dog with ketchup and mustard; the Cheesy Dog with nacho cheese and Doritos chips; and the Volcano Dog with nacho cheese, jalapeños and hot cheese Cheetos.
In the mood for a burger? Try the C.E.O. Burger complete with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions and mayo on a brioche bun; or the Beirut Burger with double American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, coleslaw and ketchup. Here's the menu.
5. New York Deli
Last but not least, there's New York Deli, a local favorite with four stars out of 47 reviews. Stop by 16010 Michigan Ave. to hit up the deli and halal spot, which offers sandwiches and more, next time the urge strikes.
This spot offers a number of fare options including omelets, salads, deli sandwiches, burgers and quesadillas. Check out sandwiches like the classic Reuben or the Yankee with roast beef, coleslaw and Swiss cheese on rye. Here is the menu.
