{"id":4313,"date":"2020-11-30T12:41:24","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T16:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yemeniamerican.com\/en\/?p=4313"},"modified":"2020-12-02T15:56:01","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T19:56:01","slug":"in-search-of-hamtramcks-best-lamb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yemeniamerican.com\/en\/in-search-of-hamtramcks-best-lamb\/","title":{"rendered":"In Search of Hamtramck\u2019s Best Lamb"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">By Simon Albaugh<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">HAMTRAMCK, Mich. \u2013 Hamtramck is known best as a food destination. Whether it\u2019s Polish sausage, Bengali curries or Mediterranean staples, the majority of Michigan knows of Hamtramck because of its vibrant restaurant scene. You can get some food in Hamtramck that isn\u2019t sold anywhere else, including some of the best Lamb in the region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">The story of Hamtramck\u2019s cuisine is told by the diverse people who come to the city. Known as an enclave of Detroit that\u2019s defined by each new generation of immigrants, the city and its people cannot be separated. Once, the city was defined by its heavy German population, then a mass exodus of immigrants from Poland changed the landscape of the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Now, the Bengali American and Yemeni American populations define the taste of this once polish-dominated enclave. Walking the streets, the smell of meat roasting and fragrant spices from the new restaurants reach all the way to the city\u2019s neighborhoods. Step into any restaurant and the smell of their kitchen will be all you need to know about how good the menu is.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yemen Cafe Wins Best Lamb in Hamtramck\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hC9uQPGm8wc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">In order to understand the full range of food in Hamtramck, Yemeni American News reporter Simon Albaugh tasted some of the most well-known restaurants around Hamtramck for one dish: Lamb. Over two weeks, and a few gut aches, some of the best tasting places in the city showed the best they have to offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">As a staple throughout every region of the globe, Lamb has special significance in a city nicknamed \u201cThe World in Two Square Miles.\u201d No restaurant shares the same recipe, or even the same style of preparing it. With these in mind, the task of finding the best lamb wasn\u2019t easy at all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">With our taste buds leading the way, here\u2019s our take on all the lamb that Hamtramck has to offer:<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Best Quick-Bite of Lamb \u2013 Rema\u2019s Lamb Meat Sub ($8.49)<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Rema\u2019s Restaurant wins this small category for their Lamb Subs. Equal parts tender and flavorful, their lamb subs make the best lunch break if you ever find yourself near Hamtramck\u2019s North-End. Lamb subs come in 8\u201d and 12\u201d sizes that will both set you back less than $10. Throughout this lockdown, they\u2019re staying open for carryout.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Most Flavorful Lamb Dish \u2013 Aladdin\u2019s Lamb Korma ($6.99)<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">Aladdin Sweets and Caf\u00e9 is known for being the destination for flavorful dishes that leave you feeling satisfied. At Aladdin, we tried the Lamb Korma with rice. Like everything on their menu, Aladdin provides a delicious way of enjoying the full flavor of their ingredients. Although the Lamb itself may not have been a strong contender for the best, the dishes are a must-have.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Best Lamb Sandwich \u2013 Balkan House\u2019 Lamb D\u00f6ner ($9.50)<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">At Balkan House, the owner\u2019s straight-from-the-home-country recipes make the perfect food for lunch and dinner. We sampled the Lamb D\u00f6ner, a sort of Pita sandwich stuffed with meat, fresh vegetables and D\u00f6ner sauce, a smooth, creamy sauce with heavy flavors of garlic. The D\u00f6ner also can be ordered with Beef, Chicken or even Falafel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Best Lamb in Hamtramck \u2013 Yemen Caf\u00e9\u2019s Lamb Chops ($12.99 \/ $18.99)<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">The ultimate winner and crowd favorite was Yemen Caf\u00e9. There\u2019s a myriad of ways to enjoy Lamb at Yemen Caf\u00e9, but we opted for the Lamb Chops. Drawing on a recipe that came all the way from the head chef\u2019s home in Yemen, the chops were flavorful and masterfully cooked. But be forewarned, the portions of this dish can easily feed a small family.<\/p>\n<div class='clear '><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Simon Albaugh HAMTRAMCK, Mich. \u2013 Hamtramck is known best as a food destination. Whether it\u2019s Polish sausage, Bengali curries or Mediterranean staples, the majority of Michigan knows of Hamtramck because of its vibrant restaurant scene. 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