Best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Ann Arbor
America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Ann Arbor using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
American: Eat
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 407 N 5th Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
Chinese: Bao Space
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 205 N Main St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Cuban: Frita Batidos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 W Washington St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Cuban, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Greek: KouZina
- Rating: 3.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 332 S Main St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
Indian: Everest Sherpa Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2803 Oak Valley Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
Italian: Joe's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1107 S University Ave Ste B Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Pizza, Fast Food, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Japanese: Plate Sushi & Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1133 Broadway St Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
Korean: Bao Boys
- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 Packard St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
Mexican: Los Mejores Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4970 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
Thai: Tuptim Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 3.5/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4896 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Vietnamese: Peridot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 118 W Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Vietnamese, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.