Social finds: hidden food gems
Social posts flagged a Coimbatore hidden gem — 'The Asian Stories' in Saibaba Colony, described as 'little pricey but very yummy' and noted to sit next to a Jain Temple. Another spot in Lansing, Altus Ethiopian Cuisine & Bar at 1312 E Michigan Avenue, drew praise for made‑from‑scratch, spice‑rich dishes in four photos and 44 views. (x.com) (x.com)
No. 6, First Floor, Bharathi Park, 4th Cross Road — The Asian Stories lists its Saibaba Colony address in Jawahar Nagar, Coimbatore, PIN 641011. (justdial.com: ) Local listings aggregate a 4.6/5 score for The Asian Stories with roughly 1,600+ user reviews across aggregator sites and an advertised “price for two” in the ₹800–₹1,500 range depending on platform. (restaurant-guru.in: ) (swiggy.com: ) Online menus and ordering pages show a pan‑Asian roster at The Asian Stories — sushi rolls, Thai green curry and ramens appear among top items, with individual sushi rolls listed around ₹595–₹895 on delivery menus. (swiggy.com: ) (menucard.in: ) Altu’s/Altus Ethiopian Cuisine is listed at 1312 E. Michigan Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823 in multiple business directories and maps. (mapquest.com: ) (chamberofcommerce.com: ) The restaurant traces its East Lansing roots back to an Altu (Altaye) Tadesse who opened the original eatery in 1996, a history documented in a past profile of the founder. (lansingcitypulse.com: ) Current ownership and management changed in recent years and owner Gutu H. Lencha is named on the restaurant’s website and in local coverage as leading the operation since 2023. (eatataltus.com: ) (brightgram.com: ) Altu’s expanded with a second location at 4738 Central Park Drive, Okemos, opening for a soft launch on March 14, 2026, according to local coverage and the restaurant’s locations page. (witl.com: ) In March 2025 former servers publicly accused the restaurant’s new owner of diverting online tips and filed complaints with Michigan labor authorities; the owner issued a statement saying the restaurant was “working to resolve” issues and some staff later reported receiving owed tips. (wlns.com: )
