When talking about Detroit's food culture, there are two things that cannot be overlooked: Coney Island hot dogs and Detroit-style pizza.

These two are not just local foods; they are part of the identity and culture of Detroit residents.

Lafayette Coney Island (founded in 1914) and American Coney Island (founded in 1917) are rival restaurants located right next to each other on Lafayette Blvd.

For over 100 years, these two places have been competing side by side, and if you ask Detroiters, "Which one is better?" most will passionately share their opinions.

Coney is a Detroit-style hot dog topped with chili without beans, mustard, and chopped onions. It might seem strange at first, but once you try it, you'll understand.

The original Detroit-style pizza comes from Buddy's Pizza. It started in 1946 at the original location on Conant St, and it's a thick pizza baked in a square pan, with a crispy bottom thanks to cornmeal and cheese that fills the edges.

It has a different taste compared to New York-style or Chicago deep-dish pizza. While it has spread to various places across the country, the original is still in Detroit.

The Midtown and Corktown areas have seen a significant revival in the dining scene over the past decade. Slow's Bar BQ (Corktown) is a barbecue restaurant that has gained attention from the James Beard Foundation, often requiring over two hours of waiting on weekends.

If you're craving Korean food, you'll need to head towards Troy or Novi—there are several Korean restaurants like Seoul Garden and Sua Korea in the Troy area. If you go to Dearborn, you can enjoy authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, and especially, the baklava from Shatila Bakery is recognized across the United States.