"On the city’s northern border with Detroit is known as Banglatown for its shops, restaurants and other businesses that center around the Bangladeshi community. Of the many restaurants and corner stores on Conant Street, Aladdin stands out for its bustling lunch buffet full of Indian and Bangladeshi specialties. The cafe serves popular street foods like muglai porota, a flat bread dish stuffed with minced meat and eggs, and a rich and creamy matar paneer with peas and cheese in a tomato and garam masala base." - Mickey Lyons
"This Bangladeshi restaurant typically sells iftar boxes, great for observers of Ramadan who need to grab food on the run. In the past, the takeout-friendly eatery has featured seven to eight menu items, including biryani, chicken, and vegetable pakora. Be sure to call ahead for more details about this year’s offerings." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Aladdin Sweets & Café is known for its endless supply of desserts. This local community favorite opened its doors in 1998, serving an extensive Bangladeshi menu and a reliable daily buffet where customers can fill up on curries and rice. The chicken biryani comes out in a heaping, saffron-yellow pile. The flavorful rice dish features cooked chicken, minced herbs, spices for an aromatic pop of flavor, and saffron-infused yellow rice. The bright-red chicken 65 is features brightly-hued chunks of chicken, chilis, onions, and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro." - Serena Maria Daniels
"This Bangladeshi restaurant typically sells iftar boxes, great for observers of Ramadan who need to grab food on the run. In the past, the takeout-friendly eatery has featured seven to eight menu items, including biryani, chicken, and vegetable pakora. Be sure to call ahead for more details about this year’s offerings." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Bangladeshi restaurant offering meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes." - Serena Maria Daniels