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What's in a shawarma, how much food to order for a party, what halal really means, and everything else people ask us across the counter in West Bloomfield.
Middle Eastern Food in West Bloomfield: What to Order at Royal Palace Grill
New to Middle Eastern food, or new to West Bloomfield? Here's a plain-English guide to the dishes on our menu, what they taste like, and what to order first.
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What Is Shawarma? Chicken vs. Beef, and How We Make It
Shawarma is the most-searched Middle Eastern dish for a reason. Here's what it actually is, how chicken and beef differ, and why ours is shaved off the spit to order.
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Kafta, Tikka or Shish Tawook? A Guide to Charcoal Kabobs
Three skewers, three very different bites. Here's how kafta, beef tikka and shish tawook differ, and why cooking them over real charcoal matters.
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Hummus, Baba Ghanoush & Tabbouli: A Beginner's Guide to Mezze
Mezze are the small plates that start a Middle Eastern meal. Here's what each one is, how we make them fresh daily, and how to build a spread for your table.
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Looking for a Halal Restaurant in West Bloomfield? What Halal Means at Royal Palace
Royal Palace Grill serves 100% halal meat at every meal and every event. Here's what that means in practice, what to ask any restaurant, and what we serve.
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Booking a Banquet Hall in West Bloomfield: A Simple Event Checklist
Planning a wedding, engagement, graduation or company dinner? Use this checklist to compare banquet halls in West Bloomfield, and see how Royal Palace handles each item.
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Mediterranean Catering: How Much Food Do You Need Per Person?
A practical guide to ordering Middle Eastern party trays: how much hummus, tabbouli, shawarma and rice to plan per guest, and what to order from Royal Palace Grill.
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Iraqi vs. Lebanese Food: What's the Difference (and Why We Serve Both)
Both are Middle Eastern, both are delicious, and they're not the same. A quick tour of what makes Iraqi and Lebanese cooking different, and where each shows up on our menu.
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Vegan & Vegetarian Middle Eastern Food in West Bloomfield
Middle Eastern food is one of the easiest cuisines to eat plant-based. Here's everything vegan and vegetarian on the Royal Palace Grill menu, and how to build a full meal from it.
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Feeding the Whole Family: Our Combo for 4 and Combo for 6
One phone call, one pickup, everybody eats. Here's what's in the Royal Palace Grill family combos, what they cost, and how to stretch them.
Read more →Mediterranean Lunch Near Novi, Farmington Hills & Commerce: Worth the Drive to Haggerty Rd
Royal Palace Grill sits on Haggerty Rd at the seam of West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Commerce and Novi. Here's what to grab for lunch and how long it takes.
Read more →Whole Fish, Catfish and Shrimp: Seafood at a Middle Eastern Grill
People don't expect a kabob house to do fish. We do, and we take it seriously. Here's what's on the seafood side of the Royal Palace Grill menu and why it belongs there.
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