Small World Kitchen in Detroit, MI

4.8(187)$10–20Detroit, MI
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Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 187 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Detroit, MI • Price $10–20 • 4.8★
Small World Kitchen is an Indian buffet located in Detroit, MI. Situated in the Midtown neighborhood, this establishment offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. With a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 187 reviews, Small World Kitchen provides a dining experience in Detroit. The restaurant is situated at 111 E Kirby St. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this Indian buffet.

Good to know

  • Small World Kitchen has a listed address in Detroit, MI, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 187 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
111 E Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48202, Midtown, Detroit, MI
Phone
(313) 744-7280
Today
11 AM–4:30 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.8 (187 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Solid Quick Option

Score 47/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score47/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.4 weighted · 187 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.8 from 187 reviews(↓ 0.42 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median187 / 391.5 median
01,957.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.17) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1957.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–4:30 PM
monday
11 AM–4:30 PM
saturday
11 AM–4:30 PM
sunday
Closed
thursday
11 AM–4:30 PM
tuesday
11 AM–4:30 PM
wednesday
11 AM–4:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsStreet parkingFree Wi-FiTV

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

2 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Curry$15.505 mentions
  • Bean Curry$10.502 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

50 items with prices
  • Chicken Curry$15.50

    (Served over rice)

  • Lamb Curry$19.00

    (Served over rice).

  • Vegetable Curry$12.00

    (Daily selection | served over rice).

  • Bean Curry$10.50

    (Daily selection | served over rice).

  • Chicken Biryani$17.50

    (With cucumber raita).

  • Lamb Biryani$21.50

    (With cucumber raita).

  • Vegetable Biryani$15.00

    (With cucumber raita).

  • Butter Chicken$17.00

    Butter chicken served over rice, with cashew, and mixed vegetable garnish. You may ask to remove the garnish, replace rice with naan, or remove the cashews if allergic!!

  • Lamb and Bean Curry Combo$21.50

    Delicious lamb curry on one side, bean curry on the other, served over rice, with a garnish of bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and parsley. You may request to remove the garnish, or replace the rice with naan.

  • Lamb and Vegetable Curry Combo$21.50

    Delicious lamb curry on one side, vegetable curry on the other, served over rice, with a garnish of freshly mixed vegetables and parsley. You may ask to remove the vegetables, or replace the rice with naan :)

  • Chicken Curry Loaded Fries$17.00

    Chicken curry served over large fries with a vegetable garnish

  • 1. Pasta$12.99

    (Daily selection).

  • 2. Mini Pizza$10.50

    (Veggie).

  • 3. Pesto Pizza$11.50

    (Pesto sauce, cheese, tomato, onion, black olives).

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza$13.50

    Mini Pizza with cheese and marinara, topped with chicken, BBQ sauce, onions, and tomatoes.

  • 4. Garlic Bread$3.50

    (With ranch and marinara sauce).

  • 5. Cheese Bread$5.25

    (With ranch and marinara sauce).

  • Chicken Shawarma$9.00

    (Tomato, pickles, lettuce, garlic sauce).

  • Meat Shawarma$10.50

    (Tomato, pickles, lettuce, onion, tahini sauce).

  • Mideast Feast$13.00

    (2pc falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, tahini).

  • Falafel Sandwich$8.00

    (With tomato, pickles, lettuce, tahini sauce).

  • Falafel Platter$12.00

    5 piece falafel with tahini sauce, fresh vegetables, and pita bread.

  • Spinach Pies$13.00

    (With hummus and salad).

  • Shish Kafta 2pc$19.00

    (Two choices of salad, hummus, fries, and rice).

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

187 reviews

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What is the rating of Small World Kitchen?

Small World Kitchen has a 4.8-star rating based on 187 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

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