Detroit, MIIndian

Midnight Temple combines regional Indian dishes with an energetic Eastern Market bar and dining room. Curries, chaat, breads, and grilled preparations arrive with contemporary presentation, while cocktails and late hours make the second floor space as suitable for a social evening as for a focused dinner.

Phulkari Punjabi Kitchen focuses on the warming curries, tandoor cooking, breads, and street snacks of Punjab. Rich meat preparations sit alongside a substantial vegetarian selection, and the Madison Heights dining room gives families and groups room to explore the menu through several shared dishes.

Basil Indian Bistro serves a wide ranging menu of curries, biryani, tandoori meats, dosas, and Indo Chinese dishes from its Farmington Hills dining room. The breadth supports diners with different preferences, while careful spice and a full vegetarian section make shared ordering especially rewarding.

Star of India is a compact Ferndale mainstay for familiar North Indian comfort food. Fragrant biryani, creamy curries, lentils, tandoori dishes, and fresh naan cover the essentials, with a practical downtown location and approachable service that suit both takeout and an unhurried sit down meal.

Ashoka Indian Cuisine has a broad Troy menu that spans northern and southern Indian dishes, including dosas, curries, biryani, breads, and tandoor preparations. Its extensive vegetarian selection is a particular strength, allowing a table to combine lentils, paneer, vegetables, and crisp snacks into a varied meal.