Halal fusion food truck: butter chicken tacos, kati rolls, mango lassi



























"The franchise Paradise Biryani Pointe has become an examination of the ways that halal cuisine can span cultures with dishes like za’atar naan, Indian falafel, and paneer tikka kabobs. In 2023, owner Ali Wazne — who is Lebanese American — partnered with Srinath “Ziggy” Kalmadi, who is Indian, to launch Paradise Street Eats, a food truck situated in Greektown. Select from a variety of street snacks, including butter chicken chaat, lamb keema samosas, and a variety of savory dosa rolls. Be sure to wash down your mobile meal with a refreshing mango lassi and keep it moving. Online ordering is available. Best for: The taco menu here is a standout and is served with a choice of crispy or tandoori butter chicken, butter paneer, and other proteins and folded into two pieces of chapati — which makes an excellent alternative to a tortilla." - Serena Maria Daniels


"In polyglot Dearborn, the franchise Paradise Biryani Pointe became an examination of the ways that halal cuisine can span genres, with dishes like za’atar naan, Indian falafel, and paneer tikka kabobs since launching in 2019. In summer 2023, owner Ali Wazne, who is Lebanese American, partnered with Srinath “Ziggy” Kalmadi, who is Indian, to launch Paradise Street Eats, a food truck situated in Greektown. Standouts include butter chicken tacos featuring a creamy butter sauce, chaat veggies, and accented with a mint and tamarind chutney. Each taco is assembled with a piece of chapati — which makes an excellent alternative to a tortilla when the occasion to make a butter chicken taco calls for it." - Serena Maria Daniels


"Run by an operator who recently partnered with the owner of the Trucks Park to open an entire café focused on high tea, this venture is driving efforts to expand high-tea options across metro Detroit and is notable for showcasing South Asian–style high tea in addition to the more common British traditions." - Serena Maria Daniels

"Obviously, the Paradise Street Eats food truck was very exciting being able to get desi fusion on a truck! I go to Paradise Streets Eats at least once a week to host a high tea guest for my podcast." - Serena Maria Daniels

"I note that Paradise Street Eats is a new mobile outpost from the Paradise Biryani Pointe location in Dearborn that launched in downtown Detroit with a grand opening in Greektown just before Memorial Day; the truck, founded by partners Ali Wazne and Srinath “Ziggy” Kalmadi, serves Indian-fusion street snacks like butter chicken tacos, chicken tikka kati rolls wrapped in paratha bread, and a za-atar cheese dosa. It operates 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday parked on a lot at 1200 Randolph and can be found on Belle Isle on weekends, and its two-day grand opening during AAPI Heritage Month drew local dignitaries including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and members of Congress Rashida Tlaib and Shri Thanedar." - Serena Maria Daniels