A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in Detroit. Find your temple, your grocery store, and your people.
Share with a friend →Step 1: Find a temple, mosque, or gurdwara
Your first connection to the community. Most welcome newcomers.
Hindu Temple of Michigan
📍 6525 N Adams Rd, Troy
(248) 828-0080
Hindu Temple of Michigan
📍 46735 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton
734-981-8800
Hindu Temple Farmington Hills
📍 28500 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills
(248) 473-3736
BAPS Swaminarayan Temple Detroit
📍 45000 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton
(734) 981-1180
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
India Grocery Troy
📍 1655 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy
248-528-9100
Patel Brothers Troy MI
📍 2370 Rochester Ct, Troy
248-528-9922
Patel Brothers Detroit
📍 31609 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills
(248) 855-5550
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
Indo American Cultural Association
📍 6750 Merriman Rd, Romulus
734-729-1600
Indo-American Cultural Society Michigan
📍 Troy, MI 48084
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Andiamo Indian Restaurant
📍 7096 E 14 Mile Rd, Warren
(586) 751-7345
Saffron Indian Cuisine Detroit
📍 23115 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills
(248) 473-9999
Andiamo India Woodhaven
📍 22357 Allen Rd, Woodhaven
734-675-0400
Royal Paan
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
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