By Jenn Schanz
Ann Arbor Indian Restaurants
Indian food is known for its large selection of vegetarian and vegan food items, signature spices and savory flavors. In Michigan, Ann Arbor's large ethnic restaurant community is an ideal place to venture for curry, lamb, maharashtra and roti.
Madras Masala
Serving south Indian cuisine, Madras Masala is known for its low-calorie and vegetarian dishes. Prices for dishes range from $3 to $11. Madras Masala also offers a menu option called thali, which includes an appetizer, soups, speciality rice, vegetables and a desert for $15.
Madras Masala
328 Maynard Street
Ann Arbor MI, 48104
734-222-9006
madrasmasala.com
Earthen Jar
Earthen Jar has a large selection of vegan and vegetarian Indian dishes, with the mostly vegan buffet is $4.99 per lb. Earthen Jar prides itself on "going green," and uses all biodegradable containers while preparing food. Earthen Jar also offers unique vegan deserts, such as vegan pecan and butter chip cookies.
Earthen Jar
311 S. Fifth Ave.
Ann Arbor MI, 48104
734-327-9464
earthenjar.com
Shalimar Restaurant
Shalimar specializes in north Indian, Tandoori and Mughlai-tyle cooking, and serves both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Besides offering a la carte items, Shalimar also offers fixed price dinners for family parties.
Shalimar Restaurant
307 S. Main
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-663-1500
shalimarrestaurant.com
Mahek Indian Cuisine
Family owned, Mahek Indian Cuisine serves largely north Indian cuisine consiting of naan, roti, curries, dhals and tandoori dishes. The average meal price is around $10.
Mahek Indian Cuisine
212 E Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-994-5972
mahekannarbor.com
About the Author:
Jenn Schanz is currently a Sophomore Journalism student at Chicago's DePaul University. Her work has been published in the University's newspaper "The DePaulia," where Jenn specializes in political editorials. She has also writen shorts for "News You Can Use" for DePaul's career center, and see herself working as a Middle East correspondent after she gets her masters.
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