Star of India in Detroit, MI

Name: Star of India
Address: 180 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI, US
Telephone: (248) 546-5996
Price range: $10–20
Rating: 4.6

4.6(1,417)$10–20Detroit, MI

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Star of India

4.6

(1.4k reviews)

Getting Noticed

Casual eatery offering a long menu of authentic Indian dishes from all over the country, plus vegan options.

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$$$$$10–20

Indian buffet

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Ferndale

Quick verdict

Family-friendly seating
Good value for price
Accepts reservations
Wheelchair accessible
Highly rated by diners

180 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, Ferndale, MI

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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 1417 reviews.

Family-friendly
Budget-friendly
Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

Families
Large groups
Budget dining
Quick meals

Not ideal for

Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Detroit, MI • Price $10–20 • 4.6★

Casual eatery offering a long menu of authentic Indian dishes from all over the country, plus vegan options.

This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.

Address

180 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, Ferndale, MI

Phone

(248) 546-5996

Today

11:30 AM–10 PM

Price

$10–20

Rating

4.6 (1,417 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 2 positive signals

Quick bite score32/100

Speed signals

0/30

Grab-and-go

0/25

Budget-friendly

17/20

Time commitment

15/15

Convenience

0/10

What works

Budget-friendly pricing
Under $16 per person

Keep in mind

No takeout option

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

Traditional Touches 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 30/100

Authenticity score30/100

Authentic

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals

Full night out score33/100

Late-night hours

0/30

Drinks on premises

0/20

Nightlife nearby

25/25

Entertainment

8/15

Weekend potential

0/10

What works

5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.5 weighted · 1,417 reviews

4.5weighted · raw 4.6 from 1,417 reviews(↓ 0.09 from raw)

Highly Trusted

Review volume vs. city median1,417 / 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 (4.6) 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.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days

friday

11:30 AM–10 PM

monday

11:30 AM–10 PM

saturday

11:30 AM–10 PM

sunday

12–10 PM

thursday

11:30 AM–10 PM

tuesday

11:30 AM–10 PM

wednesday

11:30 AM–10 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 cardsValidated parkingWaiter serviceFree Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting

 Casual Cozy Quiet TrendyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery

Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types

 Checks Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features

 Great tea selection Live music Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups

 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

11 dishes reviewers mention most

Butter Chicken$17.9530 mentions
Samosa$6.9526 mentions
Chicken Tikka$17.9514 mentions
Chicken Tikka Masala$17.9510 mentions
Saag$11.957 mentions
Tandoori Chicken$17.956 mentions
Onion Bhajee$5.955 mentions
Lamb Biryani$17.954 mentions
Chicken Pakora$7.952 mentions
Mixed Vegetable Curry$14.952 mentions
Gulab Jamun$4.952 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

89 items with prices

Star of India Special Appetizer$9.95
Two samosa, four eggplant pakora, four onion bhajee, and papadam.
Shrimp Puri$8.95
Sauteed shrimp and a side of puri bread.
Chana Puri$7.95
Sauteed chickpea and a side of puri bread.
Sheek Kabob$8.95
Ground lamb mixed with herb and cooked in clay oven.
Samosa$6.95
Crispy patties stuffed with meat or vegetable.
Onion Bhajee$5.95
Chopped onions is marinated with spices and coated with flour.
Eggplant Pakora$5.95
Chopped eggplant is marinated with spices and coated with flour.
Chicken Pakora$7.95
Chicken is marinated with spices and coated with flour.
Potato Pakora$5.95
Potato is marinated with spices and coated with flour.
Papadam$1.95
Lentil wafer
Mulligatawny$3.95
Delicately spiced vegetable soup.
Daal Soup$3.95
Crushed lentils soup.
Star of india special soup$8.99
Seasonal vegetables with chicken flavor and special spices.
Paratha$3.95
Buttered and leavened flour bread.
Vegetable Paratha$4.95
Vegetable stuffed flaky bread.
Keema Paratha$4.95
Meat stuffed flaky bread.
Roti$3.50
Thin whole wheat baked bread.
Puri$4.95
2 pcs of puffy bread.
Naan$3.50
Soft fluffy bread baked in clay oven.
Onion Kulcha$3.95
Naan garnished with onion and coriander.
Keema Naan$4.95
Naan stuffed with ground lamb and baked.
Garlic Naan$4.95
Naan garnished with chopped garlic and baked.
Tikka Naan$4.95
Naan stuffed chicken tikka and baked.
Cheese Naan$4.95
Naan stuffed with cheese and baked.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,417 reviews

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Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Star of India?

Star of India has a 4.6-star rating based on 1417 customer reviews.

Where is Star of India located?

Star of India is located at 180 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, Ferndale, MI.

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110 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, healthcare)

Arts Centres

Painting with a Twist

Arts Centre

200 West 9 Mile Road

~128 ft

Theatres

The Ringwald Theater

Theatre

~0.1 mi

Gallerys

Lawrence St. Art Gallery

Gallery

~0.2 mi

Museums

Ferndale Historical Society Museum

Museum

1651 Livernois Street

~0.4 mi

Website

Place Of Worships

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church

Place Of Worship

2101 Livernois Street

~0.4 miSu 09:40-13:30; Sa 18:00-20:00

+1-248-819-0479 Website

Post Offices

Ferndale Post Office

Post Office

22681 Woodward Avenue

~496 ft

Website

Banks

Vibe Credit Union

Bank

214 West 9 Mile Road

~181 ft

Level One Bank

Bank

Restaurant

22821 Woodward Avenue

~206 ftMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 12:00-21:00

+1 248-951-8919 Website

Inyo Restaurant & Lounge

Restaurant

22871 Woodward Avenue

~237 ftSu-Tu 11:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00

May's Bangkok Express

Restaurant

Bar

327 West 9 Mile Road

~0.1 mi

Woodward Avenue Brewery

Bar

22646 Woodward Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-26:00; Sa 12:00-26:00; Su 12:00-22:00

Website

New Way Bar

Bar

23130 Woodward Avenue

~0.2 mi

Cafes

Java Hutt

Cafe

165 West 9 Mile Road

~147 ft

Honey Dirt Coffee Company

Cafe

22801 Woodward Avenue

~182 ftMo-Th off; Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00

+1-313-489-2044 Website

Biggby Coffee

Cafe

750 West 9 Mile Road

~0.4 mi

Pubs

Urbanist Brewing Company

Pub

~158 ft

Sneakers Pub

Pub

~0.2 mi

Fast Foods

Spacecat V-Stro

Fast Food

~384 ft

Fast Food

750 West 9 Mile Road

~0.4 mi

Rogue Estate BBQ

Fast Food

600 Woodward Heights Boulevard

~0.6 mi"open occasionally. hours shared in social media post and email"

Ice Creams

Treat Dreams

Ice Cream

22965 Woodward Avenue

~0.1 mi

Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

22451 Woodward Avenue

~0.3 mi05:00-24:00

+1 248-914-4313 Website

The Yogurt Station

Ice Cream

23701 Woodward Avenue

~0.6 mi

Bakerys

Cupcake Station

Bakery

301 West 9 Mile Road

~0.1 mi

Detroit Cookie Company

Bakery

23421 Woodward Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-17:00

Website

Dentists

Golani Shamiran Y DDS

Dentist

22720 Woodward Avenue

~0.1 mi

Pharmacy

539 East 9 Mile Road

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00

Website

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

900 West 9 Mile Road

~0.5 mi

Website

Clinics

Michigan Urgent Care & Occupational Health

Clinic

641 West 9 Mile Road

~0.3 mi

Doctors

Claddagh Chiropractic Wellness Center

Doctors

569 East 9 Mile Road

~0.5 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 08:30-17:30; Sa 08:30-12:00

Veterinarys

West Woodward Animal Clinic

Veterinary

915 West 9 Mile Road

~0.5 mi

Garden Centres

Hairdresser

251 West 9 Mile Road

~361 ft

Living Room Hair Lounge

Hairdresser

22747 Woodward Avenue

~374 ft

Reid Salon

Hairdresser

259 West 9 Mile Road

~394 ft

International Hair

Hairdresser

22741 Woodward Avenue

~427 ft

Beautys

Queen's Nails

Beauty

Beauty

23337 Woodward Avenue

~0.4 mi

Bath Savvy Naturals

Beauty

483 West Marshall Street

~0.4 mi

Website

Events Venues

215W

Events Venue

~189 ft

+12486294747 Website

Tattoos

Signature Tattoo

Tattoo

230 West 9 Mile Road

~234 ft

Fitness Centre

23000 Woodward Avenue

~0.1 mi

Station 515

Fitness Centre

515 Woodward Heights Boulevard

~0.6 mi"by appointment"

Nightclubs

The Grasshopper Underground

Nightclub

22757 Woodward Avenue

~358 ft

Supermarkets

Organic Food & Vitamin Center

Supermarket

170 West 9 Mile Road

~75 ft

Ferndale Foods

Supermarket

600 West 9 Mile Road

~0.3 miMo-Su 08:00-22:00

Baby Goods

Modern Natural Baby

Baby Goods

200 West 9 Mile Road

~97 ft

Candles

Candle Wick Shoppe

Candles

~223 ft

Hook and Eye

Clothes

243 East 9 Mile Road

~0.2 mi

Kflair Fashion Studios

Clothes

~0.3 mi

Masterpiece Boutique & Salon

Clothes

918 West 9 Mile Road

~0.5 mi

Gifts

Free Phoenix

Gift

171 West 9 Mile Road

~169 ft

3 Winks

Gift

203 East 9 Mile Road

~0.2 mi

The Rocket Card's & Gifts

Gift

23147 Woodward Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00

Cirilla's

Gift

23400 Woodward Avenue

~0.4 mi

Bicycles

Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop

Bicycle

GNC

Nutrition Supplements

~209 ft

Teas

Boston Tea Room

Tea

224 West 9 Mile Road

~218 ft

Musics

Found Sound

Music

234 West 9 Mile Road

~260 ft

Parkings

Lawrence C. Falvey Parking Lot

Parking

~0.2 mi

Car Washs

Quality Car Wash

Car Wash

1000 West 9 Mile Road

~0.6 mi

Fuels

Sunoco

Fuel

23701 Woodward Avenue

~0.6 mi

+1 248-398-3650 Website

Informations

Welcome to Pleasant Ridge

Information

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Star of India in Detroit, MI

Star of India

Quick verdict

Quick facts

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

Not ideal for

At a glance

What stands out

Before you go

🕐Not the Fastest

Traditional Touches 🥢

🌇Early Evening Only 🌇

⚖️Trusted Rating

Photos

Hours & Location

Regular Hours

Pricing

Amenities & Services

Accessibility

Amenities

Atmosphere

Service Options

Payment Methods

Highlights

Planning

Popular Dishes

Full Menu

Reviews

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of Star of India?

Where is Star of India located?

🍜Cultural Food Hub

Nearby Places

Arts & Culture5 places, nearest ~130 ft

Arts Centres

Painting with a Twist

Theatres

The Ringwald Theater

Gallerys

Lawrence St. Art Gallery

Museums

Ferndale Historical Society Museum

Place Of Worships

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church

Communications & Technology1 place at ~500 ft

Post Offices

Ferndale Post Office

Financial Services2 places, nearest ~180 ft

Banks

Vibe Credit Union

Level One Bank

Food & Dining34 places, nearest ~30 ft

Restaurants

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M.C.'Wiches

Antihero

Clean Plates

GreenSpace Cafe

Noorjahan Indian Cuisine

Inyo Restaurant & Lounge

May's Bangkok Express

Bars

The Rust Belt Market Bar & Events

Soho

The Oakland Art Novelty Company

Imperial Bar

J's Penalty Box

Schramm's Mead

Woodward Avenue Brewery

New Way Bar

Cafes

Java Hutt

Honey Dirt Coffee Company

Biggby Coffee

Pubs

Urbanist Brewing Company

Sneakers Pub

Fast Foods

Not the Fastest

Early Evening Only 🌇

Trusted Rating