Yum Village – Middle Eastern
This vibrant culinary hub pulses with the bold, aromatic spirit of West African and Caribbean soul food, inviting guests into a space where communal warmth meets modern flair. Succulent jerk oxtail glistens alongside truffle-infused greens and pillows of fufu, while rich, slow-simmered Egusi stews and golden Afro fries offer a tapestry of spices that feel both deeply nostalgic and excitingly new.
6500, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202 https://www.yumvillage.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Yum Village
Dairy-Free at Yum Village
Yum Village in Detroit has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn Cakes, Ginger Curry Chickpeas and Sweet & Spicy Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Yum Village
Yum Village in Detroit has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet & Spicy Plantains, Ogbono Stew and Pickled Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Yum Village
Yum Village in Detroit has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn Cakes, Ginger Curry Chickpeas and Fried Fish Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Yum Village
Yum Village in Detroit has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn Cakes and Chicken Wing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Yum Village
Yum Village in Detroit has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Cabbage and Chicken Wing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Yum Village
Yum Village in Detroit has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Cabbage and Chicken Wing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Yum Village
Yum Village in Detroit has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Cabbage and Chicken Wing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Yum Village
Yum Village in Detroit has 21 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn Cakes, Ginger Curry Chickpeas and Sweet & Spicy Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Yum Village
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Fish Sandwich | 22.2 g | 32.8 g |
| Vegan Curry Rice Stew | 49.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Elder Village Combo | 88.9 g | 23.7 g |
| Spicy Bean Stew Rice | 55.5 g | 17.9 g |
| Yam Stew Rice | 72.2 g | 14.6 g |
| Ginger Curry Chickpeas | 28.8 g | 14.4 g |
| Corn Cakes | 11.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Mixed Drinks | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Ginger Curry Chickpea Salad | 73.3 g | 10.9 g |
| Cool Village Combo | 43.7 g | 10.6 g |
| Yam Stew | 30.8 g | 10.5 g |
| Chicken Wing | 0 g | 10.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Hot Bowls
- Just Plants Village Combo - $13.5: Yam stew with Sweet and Spicy Plantain and Ginger Curry Chickpeas served over a bed of Coconut/Turmeric Rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Village Combo - $13.5: Jerk Chicken, Jollof Rice, Sweet + Spicy Plantain. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cool Village Combo - $13.5: Curry Chicken, Jollof Rice, Sweet + Spicy Plantain. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mild Village Combo - $13.5: Lemon Pepper Jerk Chicken, Turmeric Rice, Ginger Curry Chickpeas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elder Village Combo - $13.5: Maafe Rice (Maafe Peanut Stew over Jollof Rice), Akara (Black Eyed Pea Fritter), & Corn Cakes. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Food Truck Village Combo - $13.5: Garlic Parmesan Chicken served with Truffle Oil Greens and Corn Cakes over a bed of Turmeric Rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialities
- Jerk Oxtail with Rice and Truffle Oil Greens - $17.99: Jerk Style Halal Oxtail Served with Rice and Truffle Oil Greens. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fufu - $2.5: Plantain Cassava Mix Fufu with your choice of stew or soup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Afro Fries - $10.5: Potato Flips or Sweet Potato Flips with your choice of Stew (Egusi). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egusi Stew - $9.5: Dried and ground fat- and protein-rich seeds of cucurbitaceous plants. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ogbono Stew - $9.5: Ground dry ogbono seeds used as a thickener. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwich & Salads
- Village Sandwich - $10.5: Choice of protein in a handheld format. Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish Sandwich - $13.5: Fried Pollock with Housemade Remoulade Sauce on a pretzel bun. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Curry Chickpea Salad - $9: Mixed Green, Ginger Curry Chickpeas, pineapple pickled pepper, and Coriander Cumin Pico. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Pepper Salad - $5.25: Mixed greens topped with Pineapple Pickled Sweet Peppers and Coriander Cumin Pico. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Proteins
- Suya Fried Chicken - $8.5: Dry rubbed roasted chicken dusted in West African Suya pepper seasoning, deep fried with agave drizzle. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wing - $2.25: Halal whole wings in choice of YumVillage sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Akara - $5.5: Black eyed pea fritters. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: breakfast
- Curry Goat - $12.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken - $9.5: Wood smoked grill finished chicken with choice of sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Truffle Oil Greens - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yam Stew - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yam Stew Rice - $11.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Curry Rice Stew - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Bean Stew Rice - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maafe Peanut Stew - $6.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maafe Stew Rice - $8.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- African Style Cheesey Bread - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Cabbage - $3.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jollof | Turmeric | Coconut Rice - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Spicy Plantains - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Curry Chickpeas - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pepper Fries - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Cakes - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cajun Fire Beer - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- 734 Brewing Beer - $6.5: Options include Oh Four Oatmeal or Hibiscus Cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mixed Drinks - $12: Craft cocktails blended with native Caribbean spices & ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yum Village
- Is Yum Village dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Yum Village has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn Cakes, Ginger Curry Chickpeas and Sweet & Spicy Plantains.
- What can I eat at Yum Village on a dairy-free diet?
- Corn Cakes, Ginger Curry Chickpeas and Sweet & Spicy Plantains carry the dairy-free tag, out of 22 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Yum Village have vegan options?
- Yes. 21 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Corn Cakes and Ginger Curry Chickpeas.
- Is Yum Village gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Yum Village?
- Fried Fish Sandwich, at roughly 32.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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