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East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
48 restaurants with a East Lansing address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in East Lansing, MI on TownAnswer is Zhen Ramen & Grill, with a score of 78 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 915 Google reviews). Next are University Weiner (78) and Fueld (76). We scored 48 restaurants with a East Lansing address. If review count matters most, HopCat has the most Google reviews (3,338). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see University Weiner (5.0 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 48 restaurants with a East Lansing mailing address. 46 list a website, 47 have claimed their Google listing and 41 take online bookings.
6 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 42 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed restaurant in East Lansing is HopCat with 3,338 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.5 stars.
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google915 reviews
You will find Zhen Ramen & Grill at 4790 Hagadorn Rd #142, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.6 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Ramen restaurant" and also Sichuan restaurant. Its 4.9 stars rest on 915 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google288 reviews
You will find University Weiner at 211 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Hot dog restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.97.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google513 reviews
Fueld lists its address as 1500 W Lake Lansing Rd Ste B, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 2.0 miles northwest of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Health food restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google494 reviews
Playa Bowls lists its address as 225 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Google files it under "Health food restaurant". Its 4.8 stars rest on 494 reviews, which our method reads as 4.79 after the review-count adjustment. Playa Bowls has 8 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google518 reviews
You will find Mi Sushi & Noodles at 3340 E Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.6 miles north of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Japanese restaurant", with Sushi restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 518 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google353 reviews
You will find RJ's Burgers & Ice Cream Co. East Lansing at 1399 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.1 miles east of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Hamburger restaurant". Its 4.8 stars rest on 353 reviews, which our method reads as 4.78 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,539 reviews
You will find Woody's Oasis at 1050 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.3 miles southwest of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Mediterranean restaurant", with Deli, Takeout Restaurant, Middle Eastern restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 1,539 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find Tabooli at 515 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 0.4 miles west of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Mediterranean restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google308 reviews
You will find Chtoura Mediterranean Grill at 4790 Hagadorn Rd #164, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.7 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Lebanese restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 308 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,042 reviews
You will find Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine at 1312 E Michigan Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.9 miles west of the East Lansing city center. Google files it under "Ethiopian restaurant" and also Caterer, East African restaurant, Gluten-free restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google375 reviews
BAPS lists its address as 340 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Korean barbecue restaurant, Korean restaurant. Its 4.6 stars rest on 375 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
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YumYum Bento lists its address as 1017 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 0.7 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Asian fusion restaurant" and also Japanese restaurant, Korean restaurant, Thai restaurant. Its 4.7 stars rest on 231 reviews, which our method reads as 4.68 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,716 reviews
Crunchy's lists its address as 254 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Google files it under "Hamburger restaurant" and also Bar. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,716 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,310 reviews
Maru Sushi + Bar is at 1500 W Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 2.0 miles northwest of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Sushi restaurant", with Grill, Asian fusion restaurant, Bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50. Maru Sushi + Bar has 4 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,038 reviews
You will find Charlie Kang's Restaurant at 109 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant", with Asian restaurant, Korean restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,038 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find Grand Grillin at 740 W Lake Lansing Rd Ste 100, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.7 miles north of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Chicken restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 224 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
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Cuban Cuisine LLC is at 219 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.75.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google3,338 reviews
HopCat is at 300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bar as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 3,338 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. HopCat has 10 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,414 reviews
Taste of Thai is at 2838 E Grand River Ave #2, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.5 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Thai restaurant", with Asian restaurant, Family restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google573 reviews
You will find Buddies Pub & Grill at 3048 E Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.7 miles northeast of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Bar & grill". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
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Everyday Authentic Chinese Cuisine lists its address as 1375 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.1 miles east of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant", with Asian fusion restaurant, Cantonese restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 540 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find One North Kitchen & Bar - East Lansing at 1310 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.8 miles north of the East Lansing city center. Google files it under "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google342 reviews
Bowl and Above lists its address as 1001 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.7 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Google files it under "Poke bar" and also Bubble tea store, Chinese restaurant, Japanese restaurant. Its 4.7 stars rest on 342 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google331 reviews
The Morning Post lists its address as 1351 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.1 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 331 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google230 reviews
Pita Way - East Lansing is at 918 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.7 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.49.
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Savvy Sliders lists its address as 235 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Chicken shop as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 92 reviews, which our method reads as 4.66 after the review-count adjustment. Savvy Sliders has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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You will find Lebua by ThaiThai LLC at 2830 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.5 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Thai restaurant", with Cafe as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.78.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,414 reviews
You will find Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at 301 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Southern restaurant (US) as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google613 reviews
You will find Lou & Harry's Grill & Bakery at 1429 W Saginaw St #150, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.1 miles west of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Greek restaurant", with Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 613 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google325 reviews
State Room Restaurant lists its address as 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824. That is 0.6 miles southwest of the East Lansing city center. Google files it under "American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
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Halal Bros 2 Go lists its address as 547 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.4 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Halal restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.76.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,363 reviews
The Peanut Barrel lists its address as 521 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 0.3 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also American restaurant, Bar, Hamburger restaurant. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,363 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
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Square One Breakfast & Bakery lists its address as 4790 Hagadorn Rd Ste 110, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 1.6 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Breakfast restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,146 reviews
Harrison Roadhouse lists its address as 720 E Michigan Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 0.5 miles west of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bar & grill, Pub as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 1,146 reviews, which our method reads as 4.20 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.5 702 Google reviews
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You will find Sapporo Ramen & Noodle Bar at 317 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Ramen restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
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You will find Beggar's Banquet at 218 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Bar, Breakfast restaurant, Brewery as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 421 reviews, which our method reads as 4.21 after the review-count adjustment.
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Jolly Pumpkin lists its address as 218 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Brewery, Brewpub, Pizza restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.31.
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You will find Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken and Wings at 551 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. That is 0.4 miles southeast of the East Lansing city center. Its Google category is "Chicken restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 38 reviews, which our method reads as 4.62 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.9 51 Google reviews
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Santino’s Snack Shack lists its address as 1415 E Michigan Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 1.0 miles west of central East Lansing. Its Google category is "Hamburger restaurant". Its 4.9 stars rest on 51 reviews, which our method reads as 4.79 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find Kimchi Box at 527 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. It sits about 0.3 miles southeast of central East Lansing. Google files it under "Restaurant". Its 4.3 stars rest on 123 reviews, which our method reads as 4.31 after the review-count adjustment. Kimchi Box has 5 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| # | Business | Score | Rating | Reviews | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Barrio Tacos East Lansing | 63 | 4.0 | 571 | (517) 679-0063 |
| 42 | Side Bar East Lansing | 63 | 4.3 | 297 | (517) 220-2131 |
| 43 | The Local Epicurean | East Lansing | 63 | 4.8 | 40 | (517) 619-0588 |
| 44 | For Crepe Sake | 62 | 4.2 | 815 | (517) 721-1251 |
| 45 | Tin Can East Lansing | 62 | 4.2 | 302 | (517) 331-9309 |
| 46 | Panda House | 58 | 3.8 | 285 | (517) 333-1818 |
| 47 | IHOP | 56 | 3.6 | 2,273 | (517) 337-8311 |
| 48 | Bistro 43 | 49 | 4.4 | 11 | (517) 337-4440 |
East Lansing has 43,304 residents on 10.0 square miles of land, about 4,320 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $44,219 and the median age is 21.1. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 48 restaurants with a East Lansing mailing address: 11.1 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos | 4.0 mi southeast | 39 | 78 |
| Lansing | 4.2 mi west | 164 | 78 |
| Haslett | 4.5 mi east | 4 | 70 |
| Bath Township | 6.6 mi northeast | 5 | 67 |
| Holt | 7.0 mi south | 13 | 75 |
| DeWitt | 8.7 mi northwest | 20 | 72 |
| Dimondale | 10.2 mi southwest | 4 | 71 |
| Williamston | 10.8 mi east | 4 | 71 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 12Water Damage Restoration Companies 6Mold Remediation Companies 5Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 1Plumbers 9Roofers 5HVAC Companies 6Electricians 5Dentists 33Med Spas 16Pilates and Fitness Studios 23Photographers 16Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 20Cafés and Coffee Shops 32Real Estate Brokerages 70Dance Studios 10Everything in East LansingRestaurants in Ingham County
Our October 2026 data lists 48 restaurants with a East Lansing mailing address. 48 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Zhen Ramen & Grill has the highest TownAnswer score in East Lansing: 78 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 915 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Okemos (4.0 miles), Lansing (4.2 miles), Haslett (4.5 miles), Bath Township (6.6 miles).
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East Lansing is in Ingham County. See every restaurant in the county on the Ingham County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.
