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New Heights
Everest Express elevates Detroit dining to the
exotic delights of rnountainous Nepal.
former owner of the New Downtown
here are many kinds of din-
Cafe in Farmington, and chef, dining
ing experiences, but the ones
room manager and banquet manager
that stand our are those in
at numerous hotels around town.
which we eat food we've
His Nepali food is simple and subtle in
never had before.
flavor,
prepared with the use of unique
More people than not have never had
blends
of
common ingredients and spices
Nepali cuisine ... and indeed it is to
... Generally used ingredients
their misfortune ... Here is a
like garlic, ginger, cumin,
gastronomy of which little may
coriander, turmeric, black pep-
be known, but is probably
per, chilies, onions, cilantro and
among the best.
scallions ... Also, distinct
To my knowledge, there is
Himalayan flavors are gotten
only one Nepali restaurant in
from the use of unique spices
this region ... Everest Express
like Timur, a cousin of Schewan
... on Orchard Lake Road,
pepper, commonly used in
south of 10 Mile Road ...
marinades, among others.
between 10 Mile and Grand
DAN NY
The Napali cuisine, also
River in Farmington.
RAS KIN
It is just a little 24-seater of Local Columnist known as the cuisine of the
Himalayas, bears uniqueness
six tables ... plus a counter
in that it sometimes merges
with 3 stools ... However,
two
fine
culinary traditions of the
what it lacks in size is certainly made
region
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Indian and Tibetan, into a
up in good food ... and low prices.
mainstream culinary culture of its very
Nothing pretentious ... very plain ...
own ... And it is this preparation of
but an extremely clean place ... open
food that is so interestingly good.
six days a week ... Tuesday through
Plus being extremely tasty, Nepali food
Thursday, 11-10 ... Friday, Saturday
is also very healthy ... It is not cooked
and Sunday, 11-11.
with any heavy whipped cream ... and no
You don't get much more authentic
dairy butter is used ... mainly olive oil or
than having a Nepalese native as co-owner
vegetable oil ... Very little, if any, salt.
and chef ... Pradip "Rocky" Poudel,
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same excellent food served by the
Lelli family since 1939. Reservations
are accepted for any evening except
Saturday.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800.
Award-winning chicken soup is fea-
tured.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, 27903 Orchard
Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, (248)
553-4220. Noted for making its
own traditional Thai cookies and
own style of fried rice, it is a consis-
tent restaurant with exclusive Thai
specialties among the authentic
servings.
eateries. Daily specials at lunch and
dinner. Full menu carryout with cater-
ing available. Complete liquor service.
Hong Hua, 27925 Orchard Lake
Rd., Farmington Hills, (248) 489-
2280.True Hong Kong autenticity is
in the dishes not seen anywhere
else.A bit more expensive than
other Chinese restaurants, but a lot
of value that makes the price differ-
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Italian ristorantes is located across
from the Pontiac Silverdome. Besides
elegant surroundings, it features the
1122. Middle-Eastern dining is fea-
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seen elsewhere.
Nidal Gorges and
Chef Pradip
"Rocky" Poudel,
co-owners
of Everest Express.
Leo's Coney Island
(Farmington Souvlaki Coney
Island), 30985 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 626-
9732.This and nine other Leo's
DINING GUIDE on page 82