Taqueria El Rey in Mexicantown is the first place to go for tacos in Detroit. Get the grilled chicken, some al pastor, and a beer. Repeated as needed.

Johnny Noodle King is where to go on West Fort for ramen - from classic tantanmen to gourmet "dorm room ramen" - and plenty of sake.

Flowers of Vietnam serves excellent Vietnamese food and interesting cocktails inside the former Vernor Coney Island space in Mexicantown.