(WXYZ) — Can’t figure out what’s for dinner but sick of take out? Well, how about something like carryout meets cooking?
Today we are talking with the chef and owner of two Detroit restaurants that are offering curbside meal kits.
“I think people are getting a lot better at cooking at home right now, probably,” said Chef Brad Greenhill who owns Takoi and Magnet.
You may remember back in September 7 Action News did a story on Magnet when it opened because it had a no-tipping policy. Just like many restaurant owners in our area, Chef Brad is trying to adapt during the shutdown.
Instead of offering carryout, they are selling meal kits to cook at home.
The food is fresh and fun to make! Try their Khao soi kit.
“Just heat up the broth, boil some water, cook the noodles and then you can assemble the soup at home,” Greenhill said.
The kits have to be pre-ordered on Takoi’s website and can be picked up Thursday’s, Friday's and Saturday's. The curbside service is next to Magnet on Grand River near West Warren Avenue in Detroit.
You can choose from 10 to 12 items that serves two people from appetizers to desserts, some as little as a few bucks up to $25.
“People will order like $200 worth, they will get enough to eat for three or four days,” Greenhill said.
The menu changes every other week. They offer different themes and cuisines but keep some popular menu items from both Takoi and Magnet.
Right now, the cooking level is pretty basic but Greenhill might "spice" it up!
“We might try to get a little more complicated with it going forward, like some stir fry kits and stuff like that,” he said.
To order a meal kit, go to: http://takoidetroit.com/market
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