The 38 Essential Restaurants in Detroit

"Spiced gumbo loaded with seafood is the main event at this decades-old carryout restaurant and micro-chain that originated near Eastern Market. At this Detroit institution, the gumbo is packed with shrimp, sausage, cut okra, and a proprietary blend of seasonings, and shares space on the menu with other Bayou favorites like red beans and rice, jambalaya, and shrimp po’ boys made with a crackly baguette. The original Eastern Market area spot shuttered in late 2023 as ownership made way for a new spruced up and larger location not too far away, at 2830 Gratiot Avenue." - Serena Maria Daniels