New stir-fry restaurant opens near OU campus
Only six minutes away from Oakland University, the recently opened Flat Top Stir-Fry Grill in Rochester Hills, hopes to be a prime destination for OU students.
The customers themselves put together a stir-fry dish with their choice of a variety of natural vegetables, fresh proteins and house made sauces.
Opening general manager Marc Miller is familiar with college students after working in other Flat Top Grills that were close to college campuses.
“Our style of food and trendy atmosphere fits in well with college students,” Miller said.
The restaurant is open for both lunches and dinner.
There is a base rate for one bowl, and another price for unlimited bowls. The lunchtime price is cheaper, which is aimed for any college student on a budget.
With a student ID, college students receive a dollar off the lunch price, and two dollars of the dinner prices.
Students can come in and put as much as they like in their bowl, which managements hopes to be the allure for customers.
Miller said that the roti prata bread is one of the best items on the menu.
There are currently four OU students and Sigma Pi fraternity brothers, , working at the Grill.
“Everybody who works here is really cool and there are a lot of OU employees. The customers that come is are also very cool,” De’Rhon Pines, senior and political science major said. “I have met a lot of interesting people while working here. It’s a great environment, and we also have a great drink selection.”
Nathan Maynard, senior and sociology major with a criminal justice concentration said he enjoys his time working at Flat Top.
“The environment is awesome, the colors, the food is amazing; it’s just the complete package,” Maynard said.
Both Pines and Maynard are always bringing friends and other Greek organization members into the restaurant.
“Once Oakland finds us, they are going to come back,” Miller said.
The Flat Top Grill is located close to campus in the Village of Rochester Hills, 176 N. Adams Rd., and is open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m to 11 p.m, and Sunday 11 a.m to 9 p.m.