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Shiro offers authentic
Japanese dining in Novi mansion.
The subtle details on which afi-
ake no mistake about it
cionados
apply their culinary assess-
... This is an authentic
ment
...
artful
and delicate Japanese
Japanese restaurant ...
appetizers, imaginative dining selec-
The suggestion of having
tions and beautiful presentations, are
a French flair is very insignificant ...
all superior at Shiro.
Just someone's odd attempt to corn-
It is interesting to note that
bine the two dining cultures.
at lunchtime, the Japanese
Not to say that it couldn't
cuisine is strikingly predomi-
be done ... But hard with the
nate ... The other style of
two styles as different as sushi
cooking
(American with only
(thin slices of fresh raw fish or
a
very
slight
touch of French-
seaweed wrapped around a
style preparation) is given
cake of cooked rice) and
wide billingat dinner ...
bouillabaisse (highly seasoned
although the coveted and
fish stew).
beautiful Japanese presenta-
Shiro, a Japanese restaurant
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tions and selections are by far
on Nine Mile Road, just east
RAS KIN
the more accepted.
of Novi Road, may count
Local Columnist
Here is Japanese food that
itself among those dining
has
few equals ... and very
emporiums that give the
,
much unlike Shiro's "French-style'
entire Japanese culinary experience a
choices when it comes to menu pricing
good name.
... The Japanese food cost is very fair.
Service here is extremely courteous
As one reaches the striking mansion
with patient and cheerful-explanations
built in 1929 as part of Novi's history
for beginners ... and a feeling of enjoy-
... slightly off Nine Mile Road ... with
ment pervades the atmosphere.
its fountain in front and a white- and
Customers at this striking 256-seat
black-striped canopy jutting out from
restaurant may choose between con-
the entrance ... the feeling of elegance
ventional seating ... or sit in one of the
is immediately felt.
three private Tatami rooms where they
Shiro is located on the site of the
may only enter shoeless ... Racks out-
former Cervi's White House Manor,
side the rooms are for shoe storage
Romanik's and Home Sweet Home ...
while patrons enter wearing straw slip-
with owners Howard Yang and Ji
pers provided for them ... Also, there
Woong Shin having done a marvelous
is nothing so casual as sushi bar seat-
job
in not only retaining the elegance,
ing, but you can order sushi at the
but
further enhancing its beauty.
table as well.
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DON RICKLES
Wed., & Thurs., Oct. 25 & 26
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second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ris-
torantes is located across from the Pontiac
Silverdome. Besides elegant surroundings, it
features the same excellent food served by
the Lelli family since 1939. Reservations
are accepted for any evening except
Saturday.
BERKLEY
Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
548-3650.There is nothing like a consis-
tently dependable neighborhood family
restaurant The Italian and American menu
is one that evokes much confidence in
casual dining.The chicken, ribs, round and
square pizzas, fish, salad, pasta, etc. are
served seven days a week for lunch and
dinner. Everything is also available for
carry-out.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800. Award-
winning chicken soup is featured.Also
serving corned beef, fresh roasted turkey,
sandwiches, salads and traditional dishes.
Party trays and catering too at this New
York-style deli, Carnegie Deli cheesecake
and Steve's Brownies are among the
desserts.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Bangkok Sala Cafe, 27903 Orchard
Lake Road, Orchard-I2 Plaza,
Farmington Hills, (248) 553-4220.
Tropical and traditional Thai dishes are
served from the over-50 items of freshly
prepared lunch and dinner dishes,
including vegetarian and children
favorites. Open seven days a week for
dine in and carry-out.
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122.
Middle-Eastern dining is featured by
Hassan Bazzi, former maitre d' at the
Original Sheik in downtown Detroit. Daily
specials at lunch and dinner. Full menu
carryout with catering available. Complete
liquor service.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum. 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One
magazine said that there was no place like
it in the country.The Guinness Book of
Records has featured its accomplishments.
Lunch and snacks are available with table
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1 1) x096 East Fourteen Mile Road
(Between Mound &Van Dyke)
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Letli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
Intelligent Chicken, 32431
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AUBURN HILLS
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
(248) 855-4455.The wide variety of spe-
cialty items are together with a complete
menu of charbroiled or rotisserie chicken
for both dining in the 40-seater area, and
carry-out, seven days a week. Soups, chili,
salads and side dishes are homemade.Also
homemade are the popular cookies and
brownies.
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DINING. GUIDE on page 96
Ji Woong Shin and Howard Yang in their Shiro restaurant.