Your Passport to Flavor: Experience the World Without Leaving Farmington Hills
If your ideal vacation includes sampling street food in India, scouting out flavors from the mountains of Georgia, or enjoying Afrobeats and eating traditional West African fare, you're in luck! You can take your taste buds on a culinary tour right in Farmington Hills. Best of all, there’s no need for a passport (or a long plane flight)!
With an exciting mix of authentic international restaurants, Farmington Hills is becoming a metro Detroit dining destination. Here are a few of your future favorites:
Aahar Café & Kwality Ice Cream
35562 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills
Whether you have a sweet tooth or crave salty snacks, Aahar Café and Kwality Ice Cream offers a variety of Indian street food classics and popular desi ice cream flavors. Start with something savory, maybe a crisp samosa, a fried, triangular pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, and finish with a scoop or two of their uniquely Indian ice cream flavors. Try a scoop of kesar pista, a floral and nutty combination of saffron and pistachio; chikoo, a sweet tropical fruit; or thandi, a flavorful combination of almond, fennel, rose and more. The flavors are sure to transport you straight to India. If you’re looking for a sit-down meal or even a buffet, Farmington Hills has numerous other delicious Indian restaurants to check out.
At Anano’s
29410 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills
Georgian cuisine is a hidden gem in the global food scene. No, they don’t serve southern classics. At Anano’s is your portal to the warm, homestyle food from the country of Georgia. Located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, Georgian food brings together the best of eastern European and Middle Eastern comforts. You have to try the famous khachapuri, a classic Georgian bread bowl filled with stringy, melted cheese, egg yolk and butter. Other musts include mtsvadi, a savory grilled shish kebab, and satsivi, chicken simmered in a rich walnut sauce with garlic and Georgian spices. This unique restaurant is well worth the short trip to Orchard Lake and 13 Mile Roads because it is the first Georgian restaurant in the entire state of Michigan. You’d have to drive almost five hours to find another.
Kola Restaurant & Ultra Lounge
32523 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills
Step into Kola Restaurant & Ultra Lounge and the live music will immediately transport you. Named for the West African Kola tree, the restaurant says its character “reflects the cultural symbolism of this fruit,” which includes vitality and friendship. Known for bold flavors, Kola offers dishes like savory jollof rice, whole grilled red snapper, and golden, fried plantains. At Kola, they believe dining out is more than just great food, it’s about having a great atmosphere, and you can tell from the moment you sit down.
One Farmington Hills, Countless Global Flavors
The culinary landscape in Farmington Hills is reflective of the City’s cultural richness. Each restaurant contributes their own flavor to create a uniquely Farmington Hills experience. It’s clear that the owners, chefs and staff are proud to share their culture one plate at a time, reflecting their heritage, heart, and hard work and helping to connect people from all backgrounds.
Whether you’re a lifetime resident or just visiting, your taste buds will thank you. Farmington Hills is your passport to flavor.