Saffron De Twah
Restaurant · Poletown East ·
Moroccan cuisine, dry bar, patio dining, award-winning chef
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Moroccan cuisine, dry bar, patio dining, award-winning chef
"With approachable pricing and vibrant spices, Saffron De Twah is a modern Moroccan bistro from chef-owner Omar Anani (a two-time James Beard finalist and “Chopped” winner) that honors Dearborn’s Middle Eastern tradition while using Michigan ingredients; I learned they partnered with Rising Stars Academy to source buns, and diners flock for the cult-favorite chicken sandwich layered with harissa, charmoula slaw, and caramelized honey butter or for a crispy fish sandwich inspired by a family friend’s recipe." - Wendy Pramik
"Eater Award-winning Saffron De Twah is a Detroit staple for one simple reason — it serves some of the most deliciously inspired food in the city. Chef Omar Anani, who was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2023, has a penchant for transforming local ingredients and casual fare into modern Moroccan marvels. Notably, his chicken sandwich and lamb tagine have achieved legendary status among restaurant goers. He also offers a tasting menu where diners can experience both Saffron staples and newly created dishes that embrace his fine dining background. Guests can expect four to six courses for $75 with the option of a non-alcoholic beverage pairing. Saffron is known for its generous servings, so know that the food here will be portioned well. Guests are required to make a reservation online and select the tasting menu specifically." - Danny Palumbo
"Omar Anani, the James Beard Award-nominated chef who helms Saffron De Twah, has captivated diners with his modern takes on Moroccan cuisine and hospitality. In addition to beloved dishes such as triple-cooked harissa potatoes, bocadillos stuffed with lamb meatballs, and the Saffron tomato dip, visitors can find a growing selection of NA options — after all, the restaurant adheres to halal principles. Find a variety of mocktails, as well as bottled and canned options, such as bubbly rose, fruity sangria, or a dry red blend — all from craft non-alcoholic wine producer Gruvi." - Serena Maria Daniels
"An Eater Award–winning Gratiot restaurant led by chef Omar Anani, a two-time James Beard Award finalist in the Best Chef: Great Lakes category. The operation is deeply community-minded: it runs a community kitchen launched in 2020 that prepares hundreds of free meals daily and is developing a new restaurant project intended to provide affordable housing for members of the culinary community. It will host a James Beard Foundation Taste America pop-up dinner on Wednesday, October 9, featuring a collaboration between the owner and Top Chef Season 18 alum Kiki Louya; there are two seatings (5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.), tickets are $150, and proceeds support the Foundation’s programming. The event is sponsored by Capital One, which provides cardholder perks." - Brenna Houck
"A Moroccan-influenced neighborhood restaurant founded by Omar Anani that earned Eater Detroit’s 2019 Restaurant of the Year recognition. The spot became a platform for its chef-owner—an acclaimed, prolific food-truck operator, two-time James Beard Award finalist, and recent Chopped contestant—and after a temporary hiatus is preparing to reopen while its founder continues using the restaurant and related events to lift up his Palestinian heritage. Early in its planning the menu leaned Moroccan partly at his family’s urging, but the operation has long intersected with community work and activism, and the reopening will be accompanied by continued pop-ups and programming that spotlight Palestinian recipes and causes." - Serena Maria Daniels
