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Shalimar Restaurant
307 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
tel. 734-663-1500
fax. 734-929-9129 |
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Readers' Choice: Shalimar wins for food, atmosphere
"Best place for Indian food: In a town with several
notable Indian restaurants, one has emerged at the top of the
pack, in the eyes of Readers' Choice voters. Located in downtown
Ann Arbor on Main Street between Liberty and William, Shalimar
Restaurant for 24 years has offered authentic Indian fare in a
cozy atmosphere that is simultaneously elegant. When University
of Michigan-Dearborn Chancellor Dan Little comes to Ann Arbor,
he frequently heads to Shalimar for lunch or dinner. "I think
it's the best (Indian restaurant) I've been to in a very long
time," said Little, who was just finishing lunch there one day
recently. "The food is great, very consistent." Specializing in
north Indian, Tandoori and Mughlai dishes, the restaurant also
offers something unique to the genre: a full bar. Patrons can
enjoy a cocktail or try an Indian beer or a sweet creamy Indian
drink made with yogurt and fresh mango called lassi.
Manager Shivi Raj said that while the restaurant is
authentically Indian, it tries to appeal to broad American
tastes as well. The menu changes every six months or so, with
the less popular selections omitted in favor of new ones. Server
Tano Reyes, whose favorite dish is Balti lamb, said the most
popular dishes include Tandoori Murgh, Murgh Tikka, and Murgh
Punjabi Masala. And what's an Indian meal without a serving of
naan, that freshly baked leavened bread perfect for dunking into
a pool of curry-flavored sauce? Reyes said the secret to
Shalimar's wonderful naan is the yogurt in the batter." |
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AKSHAY SETH says... "Best Indian Restaurant:
Shalimar.... Chicken tikka masala — the delectable, bright
orange gift from the food gods has become one of the most
ordered dishes in the world, a must-have entrée on the menu of
every restaurant that is in any way associated with the Indian
subcontinent. Mediocre restaurants are content with drowning the
dish in cream. The best ones use it to bring the ingredients’
natural smokiness to the forefront. Shalimar is one of those
restaurants. Conveniently located in the middle of downtown Ann
Arbor, Shalimar has established itself as one of the best for
one important reason — the food is like Hrithik Roshan dancing
in your mouth.
The success carries over further than the spicy take on chicken
tikka masala. All of the entrées (try the lamb vindaloo for
maximum desi goodness) are similarly delicious because they
stick to a natural, Indian flavor. By the same token, nothing is
over-spiced, and the following morning will be as comfortable as
one of the cushy booths the side of the restaurant. The waiters
are kind, everything looks cozy and when all’s said and done,
that’s what visiting any nice restaurant is all about: eating
great, spicy food while people smile at you." |
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Lauren Spiel says... "SHALIMAR:
YOU CAN ENJOY INDIAN FOOD. Ann Arbor is full of decent Indian
restaurants, but none are better than Shalimar. Next time you’re
about to walk past this place on Main, stop in instead."
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Jeff Lincolnbach says... "The
sign of a good ethnic restaurant, be it Chinese, Thai or Indian,
is the amount of actual people from that region enjoying the food
at the particular restaurant. So when I first walked into Shalimar
I was very pleased. Not only with the fact that over half the
tables were occupied but that among the crowd were actual Indian
people enjoying the food...."
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Bruce S. Novi, MI, says... "Most delicious.
Friendly and attentive service.
Moderately priced (on the high side of average).
We've had numerous lamb and chicken dishes here on several visits,
fairly consistent experience. No complaints...."
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Julie J., Ann Arbor, MI, says... " I finally went
to Shalimar after hearing glowing reviews from friends for months.
I liked it fair enough but I cannot say I am in love. I will
probably return if I find myself near Main Street and am craving
some Indian food..."
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Ayesha S. Phoenix, AZ, says...
"I totally agree with the reviewers who have commented that
Shalimar is probably the best in Ann Arbor. It gives off that
nicer feel with its fancy pants Main Street location, but the
price isn't really much different than the rest of the places in
town..."
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Sudarshan M., Canton, MI, says.... "As far as
Indian restaurants in Ann Arbor go, I find Shalimar to be the most
consistent and honestly the best amongst the lot. While I am
biased towards Madras Masala for South Indian fare, Shalimar is
hands down the best overall for punjabi/mughalai fare. In terms of
overall menu too, I would rank Shalimar as the best...."
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Nina B., San Francisco, CA, says... "I came here
on a Saturday night for dinner with my hubby. We were starving, as
it was later than our normal dinner hour, and this place really
hit the spot! Here are my comments: Quality of food: A - :
Everything was pretty good...."
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Mariah c., Ann Arbor, MI, says...
"I've been to Shalimar so many times, it's strange that I
haven't reviewed it! I'd say it's among my 3 favorite Indian
places in town (the other 2 being pretty different from each other
-- Earthen Jar and Madras Masala)...."
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Zlatko U., Atlanta, GA, says... "Shalimar was the
obvious choice for my family when visiting Ann Arbor. The service
was great, the food was plentiful, flavorful and delicious. If you
are into spicy food you will be well taken care of. The wine list
is great, appetizers are fantastic and the prices are great..."
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Anne S., Ann Arbor, MI, says...
"I went here about 3 months ago and I ordered the chicken tikka
masala and it was good. Tasty!! The garlic naan and regular naan
bread was unremarkable. Just get the rice and chicken tikka masala.
The portions aren't big, but it's not small. Prices are
reasonable...about $15.00..."
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Rebecca W., Ann Arbor, MI,
says... "Yum! Before I went to Shalimar, what I always heard
from friends was "it's VERY good but VERY expensive." This is only
50% true! It's very good, and, I think, moderately priced. WIN!
No, it's not cheap, but it's not more expensive than any of its
neighbors on Main St..."
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Rala S., Ann Arbor, MI, says..."This place has
pretty terrible service, but the food is good. I lived in Santa
Cruz, CA before Ann Arbor and there just isn't any great Indian
food on that side of the hill - with this said, I think my
standards are pretty high. Shalimar makes a great Tikka Masala...."
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Jake S., Ann Arbor, MI, says...
"Shalimar has good Indian food, and is somewhere I'll
definitely be coming back to. We started with paneer kulcha. This
was good - it had a lot of different flavors and tasted like it
was very fresh..."
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Chelsea M., MI, says ..."I
loved my experience at Shalimar. I'm not too familiar with Indian
food but this sure tasted good. The atmosphere was relaxing and
not too uptight, the services was prompt and professional, and the
food was fairly priced. Shalimar is definitely food to crave! If
you stop by you won't be disappointed. Quick tip: make a
reservation or call ahead Thurs-Sat nights..."
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Sandra B., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, says...
"Shalimar is a very delicious place for dinner, and I love the
atmosphere. It is comforable and very clean. I have never dined
downstairs (only the main floor) so I cannot comment on the
atmosphere down there. I love the vegetarian dishes and the meat
dishes are very good too. It is not cheap, but not unreasonably
expensive either..."
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Erin G., Rawsonville, MI, says...
"Everything I've ever had here has been good, and I've tried a
good majority of their menu. I'd say that this place is probably
the most suited to American tastes as far as local Indian
restaurants go. It's more Northern Indian food, creamy sauces and
such. It still remains fairly authentic, and the food is
consistently good..."
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Parisa K., Detroit, MI, says... "Shalimar is good
Indian food. It is a little (barely) pricier than some of the Ann
Arbor alternatives, but it's very good and the restaurant is
nicer. It has both meat and vegetarian dishes on its expansive
menu...."
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Carolyn A., Chicago, IL, says... "I'll be honest,
I really don't know much about Indian food. As a matter of fact I
think this may have been my first experience and all I have to say
is WOW! This place was really great. My review probably won't be
the one you base your visit on because I can't recall the name of
what I ate but it was soooo good..."
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Rivkah B., Washington, DC, says... "Good Indian
food in Ann Arbor.
The selection -- vegetarian and non-veg -- is good. The chicken
and lamb dishes are good. The pindi channa is my favorite..."
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Marissa B., Chicago, IL, says... "How many places
will happily accommodate a group of 17 on New Years Eve? Hip hip
horray for Shalimar! Shalimar has two levels - the main dining
room upstairs, and a secondary dining room (where they seem to
park large parties) downstairs. If possible (and if you're not
with a group of a bagillion people) request to sit upstairs. The
dining room is nicely decorated and has warm lighting..."
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Haruka I., Sterling, VA, says... "Great food,
nice atmosphere with reasonable price that is hard to find on Main
St. I love their curry and naan. I used to dine at their sister
restaurant "Shalimar Cafe" which was unfortunately closed. They
served dahi vada that is sooo good! I hope the main Shalimar
starts serving their great dahi vada too..."
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Kristy K., Chicago, IL, says... "As a newfound
lover of Indian cuisine, I set out to find the best Indian food
that Ann Arbor has to offer. After much trial and error, I can
confidently say that Shalimar is by far the best place to indulge
in the delicious tastes and spices of the Indian subcontinent in
Ann Arbor..."
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