Louisiana Creole Gumbo

Creole restaurant · McDougall-Hunt

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"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. For decades, visitors may have frequented the original Eastern Market area spot, however, after relocating in 2023, fans can find this new spruced-up and larger location not too far away." - Serena Maria Daniels

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2830 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 Get directions

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