Apparently East Lansing decided one new restaurant on this little stretch of Grand River Avenue wasn’t enough.
So how about two?
Two restaurants we’ve been keeping an eye on near Michigan State are now open: Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings and Halal Bros 2 Go.
And they’re basically next-door neighbors.
Hangry Joe’s Brings Nashville Hot Chicken to East Lansing
Hangry Joe’s opened earlier this month at 551 E. Grand River Ave., where Poké Fresh used to be.
Try not to burn your face off. Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings is now open in East Lansing. (Photo by Kristen Matthews TSM Lansing)New restaurant coming to East Lansing – Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings coming soon
If Nashville-style hot chicken is your thing, this one’s pretty straightforward. They’ve got hot chicken sandwiches (or “sandos,” if we’re being official), along with wings, tenders, chicken and waffles, and loaded fries.
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And yes, you get to choose your heat level.
Choose wisely.
Halal Bros 2 Go Brings Halal Street Food to Grand River
Just a couple doors down at 547 E. Grand River Ave., Halal Bros 2 Go has also quietly opened.
Feeling like chicken or lamb over rice? Maybe some falafel? Halal Bros 2 Go is now open in East Lansing. (Photo by Kristen Matthews TSM Lansing)Halal Bros 2 Go Coming to East Lansing
This is the third location for the restaurant (the others being in Ann Arbor and Taylor). It serves up New York-style halal street food.
Think chicken or lamb over rice, mixed bowls, gyros, falafel, loaded fries and burritos. And plenty of white, green, and red sauces to get all over your shirt.
Maybe that’s just me.
More New Food Options Near MSU
Both restaurants were still in the “coming soon” category when we first told you about them in August.
Now the signs are up, the grills are hot, and people are eating.
And considering both are right across from Michigan State’s campus, I’m guessing both places know exactly who their target audience is.
Hot chicken in one spot; chicken and lamb over rice in another.
Grand River Ave. in East Lansing just got a little tastier.
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Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews
