My experience there was a bit surreal and not like some others. I had no idea what I was walking into. Michidean is located on the north east corner of the U-Shaped business strip. It occupies two units and for all intents and purposes, the non-descript place could be a dry cleaner, computer shop, or a grow-op!
I walked in and there is a scatter of postings on the wall with prices and cut off box tops. The room is standing only as it was about 4x8 maybe in size. Not really sure what to do but to choose or not to choose to push the singular round bell button on the right of a single door. Play "Twilight Zone" theme in my head - No...not the Glowing Vampires and Overgrown doggie movie thingy!
Pushed the button and promptly, a guy who looks like he is dressed in full garb slaughterhouse style - full dress gown with face mask and hair net - asks "what do you want?" Play "Friday the 13th" theme!
I asked for the dozen baked extra spicy. He grabs one from a desk on the side and says $10 bucks. I looked in my wallet for some cash and he takes off his mask to reveal a full out double nostril runner!!! Ugh! Really!? Luckily the ones he handed us were packaged and wrapped already - hopefully not his handywork.
He yells over to a lady who took my money. He must not be the regular "customer service" person. - hopefully! Oh...I didn't even get one to try to see if I wanted to get a box! Oh well, the lady gave me my change and I walked out with a box and an urge to use Alcohol Rub all over my exposed skin! Play "Mission:Impossible" theme as I don't think I will be able to erase the "Mucous-man" from my mind and I'm also on the mission to try these golden pockets of goodness!?!?!
Nonetheless, with a full slathering of Purell, I prepped the patties for tasting. The outer was flaky and buttery - almost too pastry like. The filling was delish! The gravy and beef was abundant and I wish the extra spicy was spicier.
Can't have too many of them as they are much richer in taste and probably calories than other patties that I've had.
Will go back again to get some for the fam and friends - with Purell close by!
A 4 for the patties only! The operation and the experience would drive this score soooooo much lower.
Cheers!