Best restaurants for 7 cuisines in Midland, Michigan

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 seven cuisines in Midland 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.

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American: Lasko's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 Washington St Midland, MI 48640
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Chinese: China Palace

- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1908 S Saginaw Rd Midland, MI 48640
- Categories: Chinese, Food Delivery Services, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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Indian: Idli Dosa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 6811 Eastman Ave Midland, MI 48642
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Italian: Gratzi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 120 E Main St Midland, MI 48640
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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Japanese: Fuji Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1512 Joe Mann Blvd Midland, MI 48642
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Mexican: Proper Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 139 Ashman St Midland, MI 48640
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai: Pi's Asian Express

- Rating: 3.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5015 Eastman Ave Midland, MI 48640
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Japanese
- 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.