Our favorite place for udon. Sushi is good, and the grilled fish is great.

Ajishin is a restaurant that every probably heard about in the metro Detroit area. I live about 1 hour away back home and my family would drive up Novi just to eat there. It is an authentic Japanese place that it pretty small but has amazing udon and sushi. It is famous for their ajishin udon but I prefer their curry udon. You do have to wait for a really long time like 30-45 minutes but definitely worth the wait. Or probably come 10 minutes before opening and you will definitely get a seat first! read more

Ajishin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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SUPER crowded with not that much seating so beware of wait times. The sushi is incredibly fresh and the Ajishin udon was very tasty. I'm not sure I'd come all the way back for this though since the menu was quite small. I'd say the only thing I'd like to come back to try is the curry rice. read more

Ajishin - Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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I say to my friend from Japan, "What is your favorite Japanese restaurant?" He names a few, but doesn't sound very convincing. I say, "really, your favorite in SE Michigan, no matter how far away." He says, "oh, the best is Ajishin. But it is very far." Then I say, "Ajishin? Let's go for lunch today." He says "We go?" I say, "Yeah, we go." He hesitates for just a moment, contemplating the 30 minute drive from our work place, then says "We go!" That was in 2001. I have been a loyal customer ever since. What it is: great traditional sushi, various types of udon, soba, a rockin' special that changes daily, curry rice w/ salad, and home of a spicy California roll that is actually worth eating. Dinner adds some great chirashi bowls and a couple types of grilled fish. If you don't want those things, I don't want to hear you bitching that they didn't have x or y Japanese food. That's what this place has, and they do it right. If you want a volcano spider crunch spicy flame roll, go somewhere else. I'm just saying. What it isn't: Bad. There's a line of people at the door before they open for a reason. All the stars. Maximum restaurant love. read more

I liked it here. I didn't think either of the options here, noodles or sushi, were the absolute best ever in my ratings book but I did really enjoy both a lot. I want to come back and experiment more but its a bit of a hike for me to Novi so this will not make the regular rotation for me or anything. I went with the tetsugaku udon as my old friend Rodney liked it and he is known to have good taste. I liked the delicate type curry, its definitely not hot, it is subtle and yet still satisfyingly flavorful. The fried tofu was very nice in it indeed. It made for happy slurps. Perfect dish for a gray icky Michigan day. It managed to be just what I needed to perk me up. My mother opted for gojyu-no-toh a chirashi sampler with tuna, sea urchin, salmon roe, river eel and shrimp. It was lovely. The sushi rice here is indeed tasty and the fish was very fresh. The miso soup was nice to her palate too. I would be all over this dish on a less dreary day. Luckily she and I are inclined to sharing so I was not left wanting. The place is quite hopping but worth it. The prices are extremely reasonable for the quality. I will be back at some point. read more

I went here a few times when they first opened, I didn't return because of the seating. My sons and I wanted to give the place another try. Same issues exist. It isn't truly anyone's fault, to many people for too few seats! The positives are that there is an element of authenticity at ajishin. The nori has a nice, deep flavor that you just don't get often at many sushi places. The udon broth was so flavorful and it also had the taste of a rich, but not heavy broth. Very good udon! The negatives: most of the servers are not cordial at all. They do their job and nothing more. A little friendliness would make the uncomfortable seating more palatable! They also charge for soft drink refills! That's really unacceptable. They do give customers a small cup of hot tea, which is nice, but charging for drink refills borders on greedy or being inconsiderate. I am not sure which. Even though there are some nice flavors going on, I would not return. Again, too many local, great options to settle for a place that just wasn't consumer friendly or awesome! read more

This place blows. (What, you don't believe me? Dang it! It's busy enough as it is, and I was hoping to trick you into not checking it out) Ok, let's talk facts. Ajishin is yummy. Their udon and soba noodle soups are tasty (love their broth). Ken goes crazy for their curry over rice dish, and we can report the curry noodle soup is more of the same. Large pieces of fresh fish for sushi and sashimi. I remember being surprised at the good prices for the quality of the fish. Cons: teeny place. Fills up almost instantly at lunch. Put your name on the list and wait (or call ahead, IF they answer). Lunch turnover is super speedy because the menu is limited. Dinner turnover and wait times vary. Personally, I think it's worth the wait. read more

Hands down the best sushi & udon I've had in Michigan. Definitely the freshest fish I've had in the area. The "ginger" salad isn't so ginger but more garlic/onion which is a bit strong for me but a lot of people enjoy it. There aren't any specialty rolls here but the spicy tuna is delicious! read more

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Ajishin is underpriced sushi but i dont think its as amazing as some people say. Because its cheap you can get more bang for your buck but it lacks high end quality fish imo. They have a long wait line so i usually put my name down and go shopping for baked goods in the plaza. The service is a little busy but they work hard. read more

You know you've found good sushi when you're one of two white guys in the entire establishment. Hands down, Top 10 sushi experiences in my entire life. Rice? Nailed it. Fish quality? Incredible Udon? Holy crap, why haven't I had this stuff before? I may be ruined. I stuffed myself *stupid* for about $25, which means, in a cost comparative fashion, this was the most bang for my sushi buck I've ever *ever* had. I ordered a spicy tuna, a futomaki, toro, maguro, sake, egg omelet, hamachi, and a tempura udon with shrimp and onion (I split this with my dining partner) and everything was so damn good. I usually don't like spicy tuna where the tuna is ground (I like it cubed) but this was uncommonly delicious. Protip: CALL AHEAD and get on the list. We arrived at 12:00 and waited for almost an hour. Call-ins get some weird priority (the shell game was just a bit frustrating) but it was completely worth it. read more

Ajishin - Oh holy sweet delicious fishy christ - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

It has become more uncommon to find a Japanese restaurant that specializes in anything other than sushi and ramen but Ajishin does just that. Don't get me wrong, their sushi looks good too, but I love that they offer udon noodles and other Japanese comfort foods. Went there on a Saturday night around 8:30 with a party of 5 and the wait was about 30 minutes. From what I've heard, there is almost always a wait time so plan accordingly. My boyfriend and I got the ajishin udon noodles to share (you can ask them to split the bowl for you into two smaller bowls) and we each got a bowl of himuro. The udon was delicious - the broth was not too salty, and the noodles were very fresh and cooked perfectly - not too much or too dry. The himuro was essentially a bowl of cold udon noodles with their special sauce mixed with some iceberg lettuce, tomato, few pieces of shrimp, sashimi, and shrimp tempura. Very refreshing, especially on a summer or spring day. read more

Ajishin - Himuro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

After multiple trips at this restaurant, I think it's about time for a review. Everybody's mentions the wait in their reviews so I'll only add this: the waiting area can get extremely cramped especially on the weekends, to the point where customers start flowing into the dining area. Everybody thinks they should expand, at least their waiting area. If you order right when you're seated, the wait will be about the same if you ordered at another restaurant, since the kitchen here is good at sending food out quick. The waitresses are usually a hit or miss; sometimes the service is good, other times it's bad. You'd think with such few tables they'd be able to provide better service, but it can be hard working with all these people in the dining area I guess. Next part is the food; the food is GOOD. Arguably worth the wait on some days. Two go to orders are the Ajishin soup, and the Himuro salad. Both use the delicious udon noodles, and fill you up. The Himuro has just the right acidity in its dressing while the Ajishin has just the right umami component. The sushi is average, it's fallen apart on me many times. No matter what you order, I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. Overall, with all the issues, I think the restaurant deserves 4 stars. The food makes up for whatever drawbacks they might have. Definitely give this place a try, if the other hundred or so reviews haven't convinced you yet. read more

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A Japanese restaurant that focuses on noodles and sushi in suburb of Detroit. Ironically, I think their best items are neither udon or sushi, but curry rice and broiled fish combo. There is so much to love about this place, but there are some major negatives that averages out to 3 stars. I used to be one of their first customers, so they know me well. I hope they don't realize that I gave them only 3 stars... PROS: Reasonable price. Nice owners. Their curry rice is THE BEST. CONS: Long lines with no waiting area forces people to stand next to you as you eat. Nice Japanese couple runs this place, but service suffers when things get busy. Large pieces of sushi, but execution is so,so. read more

This is the best sushi in Michigan and one of the best I have ever had - anywhere. The udon is amazing, the sushi is fresh, and all the portions are very generous. Look at the very few low reviews - they are almost all "long wait" and "poor service" related. The long waits exist for a reason - the food is amazing, especially for the price. The service is not awesome, but they don't care - they make it up with great food. If any restaurant is a five star this one is it. read more

Long wait and ZERO service. Literally had to walk to the waiter to takorder, get check, and pay. None of the waiters came to our table. Ordered grilled fish - they ran out of salmon and offered cod instead but didn't mention it would be cod head. The grilled fish also comes with a side udon which we both enjoyed, probably will be the only thing we would order in future if we ever came back. Also ordered the assorted sushi, which were very mediocre and not that fresh and we both had pretty bad diarrhea later that night. Update: We went again and the same- mediocre sushi and amazing udon. The room was extremely hot I wonder if they have an AC there. We did order to-go udon a couple more times after bad dine-in experience because the udon is just so GOOD. read more

Oh wow, I've been coming here for 5 years and I still haven't reviewed this place. Silly me. I guess it's no secret that Ajishin is totally popping all of the time and another 5 star review will not alleviate hunger pangs for the waiting and impatient. This, even though it's teeny tiny in here and they serve no alcohol! Everything here tastes good. Every genre, whether it's chirashi bowls or udon or the cold noodles or the grilled fish, it's all freaking fantastic! And best yet, it is a BARGAIN! The Ajishin udon is only $7.50 and a plain udon is $5. The Himuro, i.e. "ice box" cold noodle salad, is a freaking miracle on a warm day, just $9! It's so refreshing and tart, with the perfect hint of mayo creaminess from the decorate drizzle on top of the raw fish, hmmmm! I also love the grilled fish items here, especially the cod and salmon (the grilled yellowtail is just alright). Upgrade to the Ajishin udon (extra $3) and you'll be set for the evening. And it's awesome that they split a lot of dishes here too, like udon and curry bowls, so you can share with your table. And of course, the service is always superb here. Love the crew that brings noodle and fish happiness into my life each week! Yes, the waiting is a pain and you feel like you're in a mosh pit at the entrance of the restaurant, but don't give up! I once went to Nagomi down the road because I couldn't handle the wait and I was sad the rest of my Sunday. read more

This place has inexpensive Sushi and I often use this place to scratch my Sushi itch. That being said, I do have several tips I can share with you. 1) The Daily Lunch Special is $7.50, and it's a nice deal. 2) The Lunch Crowd is SUPER HEAVY, so if you try to visit during your lunch break good luck getting in. So, try to be at the door when the place opens at 11:30am, or get there after 2:00pm. 3) If you like Japanese Manga Comics, you have a selection of them to read here. (If you read Japanese...) With the quality of Sushi, you get what you pay for definitely apply. If you want top class fish, you need to pay top class prices. Unfortunately, I have yet to find any of these top class places in the vicinity. However, I will keep my eyes peeled within this state and any adjacent states, so keep reading my reviews. read more

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BEST UDON NOODLES EVER! That is all you really need to read or order from Ajishin. The only reason why they have 4 stars instead of 5 is because I'm not really into their sushi...its just kind of meh... But, their udon noodle bowls are unreal. I highly suggest ordering one ASAP. I once went there to pick up carry out for lunch (drove way out of my way to get it because I had a craving) and there were tons of asian people waiting outside for them to open. As soon as they open their doors people rush in! It was hilarious. Obviously they have a lot of fans. I think they are often on a wait for dinner, so plan accordingly! There's not much else to say really...just order the udon and enjoy! read more

REALLY great udon dinner combos. Would recommend the udon + sashimi or whatever it is. Cheap lunch with high quality food. Sushi is simple and good. Super busy, so be prepared for a wait. When you're done with lunch, hop over to the nearby Japanese bakery located in the same complex! read more

Delicious!! Came here for lunch so was a little limited by the menu. The servers were polite. We just made the cut off before they closed to prepare for dinner. The sushi chefs looked Japanese but I'm not quite sure. The prices are very fair. We had a free onigiri (rice ball) appetizer with some pickled radish on the side. We ordered the cold soba noodle entree and the sushi lunch combo. The soba was amazing!! It was different then the traditional soba I'm use to, which is cold soba on the side and you dip it into hot soup. This was pre-mixed with grinded radish, scallions, 3 pieces of tempura shrimp and Bonito flakes on top. It was so refreshing and light. I couldn't get enough. The sushi lunch was typical with tuna, salmon, river eel, shrimp, and tamago. The tamago was done very well, perfectly fluffy and sweet. The sushi pieces already have wasabi so be prepared! read more

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One of my favorite places to get sushi in the area. The quality is consistently good and the sushi is always so fresh. The prices absolutely cannot be beat anywhere else around here. Pre-covid this restaurant used to be packed and the wait times were pretty long. It's so well known in the area that getting a table was quite a process. Right now they aren't doing dine-in anymore until the pandemic is over but that's okay with me because their take-out is still phenomenal. The only complaint I have with their sushi is that there's a little too much rice and because of that the pieces are quite large. But they put a decent amount of fish in each roll so it balanced out quite nicely. I could eat their sushi every day if I could. Ajishin also has really good udon but I haven't tried that since before the pandemic so I can't speak much to that right now. Definitely give this place a try if you like Japanese food! read more

Ajishin - Spicy salmon roll, salmon cucumber avocado roll, avocado roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

This place is legit. I agree with Rachael N - it's totally worth it to go into these burbs for this place. Ajishin is a Japanese-run Japanese cafe (refreshing, since so many Japanese places in the Midwest aren't run by Japanese people!). The flavors were very authentic. To avoid a wait, we chose to sit at the bar. The wait wasn't too bad either, especially at 12:45pm on a Saturday afternoon. What we liked: We took Rachael N's advice to split the 1/2 portion of Japanese curry and 1/2 portion of udon. The hubs got the Ajishin udon and I got the mountain vegetables one. They use the same broth, but because they have different toppings, the flavor will change a bit. If you order the split portion, you'll pay about $1.00 more than if you were to get either by itself. You each get a salad (I think with a sweet japanese yam dressing) and a small rice ball. It's a LOT of food. I REALLY liked the curry. It's a pretty simple dish - Japanese curry with some beef, shrimp tempura, and pickles. I would definitely come back to eat this. The udon was also great. I was really full from the 1/2 portion of udon! The mountain veggies were pretty plentiful, and so were the noodles. We really enjoyed the salad too. Too full to eat the rice ball, which seemed mostly to be a filler. Note: This place is definitely cafe-style and has great curry and udon. We thought of the sushi more as side dishes, as they weren't super high grade. We ordered a 6 piece salmon roll and 1 uni (sea urchin) for me. The rice on the sushi was pretty sticky and it was rolled ok. The flavor was still good. The uni... still had that ocean-flavor that stuck in my mouth. It wasn't terrible, but I wouldn't come expecting super well prepared uni. We were so full that we went to take a walk afterwards...turns out that our walk brought us to a Japanese bakery...!!! read more

Ajishin - 1/2 udon 1/2 curry meal - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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I've been here multiple times now and I finally decided to write a review! As a warning, there is almost always a wait because the restaurant is small. I would strongly suggest to call in before you go so that they can write down your name on the waiting list! The idea of waiting 20-40 minutes might throw you off, but I promise it's worth it! For lunch, I usually order the special which comes with udon and usually sushi or a chirasi bowl (changes every day). This is a great option for those who want a decent lunch for a cheap price (only $7)!!!! If you're super hungry, you can also do the half ajishin and half curry. This is kind of a secret menu option that you can choose for an abundant amount of food! This order comes with a rice ball, salad, curry, and (ajishin) udon. Ps: MUST ORDER THE SALAD. ITS SUPER FRESH AND THE DRESSING IS DELICIOUS. ($2). read more

Ajishin - The lunch special + spicy tuna roll/philly roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

I was in town visiting for spring break and had a craving for ramen. Udon was going to be the closest I could get since Michigan lacked the amount of Asian restaurants to select from. To my surprise, their udon and broth were very delicious and definitely hit the spot on a cold night. Being born and raised in LA, I'm spoiled with a lot of good Asian food. Ajishin meets my standards and I would even continue to go back if they were also located in California. Their sushi was fresh and I enjoyed their tamago even though I normally dont like them from other sushi places back home. My first time there my boyfriend and I ordered the Ajishin udon and the other udon with duck meat in it (forgot the name). For sushi we had tamago, salmon, sea urchin, and a yellow tail roll. Everything was fresh and this was the best tamago I have had by far that I would not mind getting again. My boyfriend didnt like the duck udon as much though and it did seems a bit plain to me in comparison to the Ajishin. Our second trip their, I had the Maiko udon and asked for only tempura and no shrimp. He got the Hanami, which he enjoyed more this time. Got the tamago and sea urchin again too haha. The udon noodles have a nice consistent texture, not overly chewy or soft. The broth was very delicious and the tempura was just right in the amount that it was crispy. The batter wasnt overdone and I enjoyed the seaweed they added to each bowl. The place is a little small and can get very packed. You can always call in to sign in or just go in to write your name and come back later. The first time we visited, the wait was about 20-30 minutes so I left them my number, asked them to give me a call when it got closer to our seating, and went to walk around in the plazas near by like Walmart. The second time, we were seated right away. I liked that they had coat hangers on the walls so it didnt get in the way of when we were eating in the already small and slightly cramped up spaces and tables. I also enjoyed all the cat decorations they had inside. read more

Ajishin - Tamago, uni, and salmon avocado cucumber roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Delicious! This place is a family favorite! We love the sushi, the noodles, and the curry rice. Ajishin never disappoints!

oishii! I come here at least once a week and it never disappoints! I come for both dinner - usually no wait - and lunch - on a good day a 15 min wait - but if you read Japanese they have a manga library to pass the time. The food is excellent. At lunch, I usually opt for the udon - i can never say no to that tasty broth! The curry rice is also not to be missed. For dinner, the sushi is fresh and good. I think the sashimi / nigiri / chirashi is some of the best in the area. For dessert head on down the strip to hippo. The atmosphere is nice too. I LOVE the cat tank - it's probably the best in the world. it must be a good sign when your the only one not speaking Japanese. read more

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Ajishin udon noodle soup was tasty. Affordable prices too... add me to the list of fans. Arrived around 1:30 on a Wednesday for lunch and did not have to wait for a table. Noticed some regulars taking advantage of the shelf filled with books and newspapers. What a good idea! Original artwork on the walls available for purchase. After countless trips into the Detroit area, I was determined to head over to Novi for what I knew would be better Japanese fare than what I experienced so far in Detroit. Finally a trip into the area during warmer weather... so glad I made the drive out. read more

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Taking a star from my past review because I'm tired of CONSISTENTLY hunting down wait staff to... 1. Make sure they didn't call my name yet while I've been waiting for 30-45minutes. 2. Take our order (make sure you order everything, or best tip yet... Tell them what you want while your on your way to your table!! ) 3. Refill on green tea and get iced water. Glassware was filthy by the way. 4. Our Check. 5. Take our check. Forget it, we'll bring it to you.. All in all the food is good but service has been a consistent debby downer for dinner. Ajishin is so busy ALL the time that it's starting to get irritating. I think I'm giving up coming here after 6pm. I'll just visit during lunch when I know service will be attentive and efficient. (But then again, I can't order himuro/dinner only... Sad face..) read more

Best Japanese food I've had in the midwest. First went with a line that was a few hours long for my brother's graduation. Our family thought there was no way it could be worth the wait, but we were definitely proven wrong. If you just want sushi, One World down the road might be a better option for a shorter wait, but if you're in the mood for curry or udon, Ajishin is definitely worth it (although if you're able to go some minutes before lunch to be part of the first group that gets let in, definitely do that). read more

Ajishin is my absolute favorite Japanese restaurant in Michigan. I crave this place all the time. Whenever I'm in the Novi/Farmington area, I always make plans to go there right at 5PM for dinner, because if you get there later than the second they open, be ready to wait. This place is so popular! My favorite dish that they serve there (that I haven't been able to find at any other sushi restaurant in the Ann Arbor area) is the kyo-chirashi with salmon roe and salmon sashimi. Imagine, a bowl of rice covered in a bed of salmon roe topped with slices of salmon sashimi. It's absolute perfection! Plus, all the fish is fresh and clean so I've never myself, nor known of anyone, who had issues after eating here. If this is your first time going, the menu might throw you off a bit. Feel free to ask your waiter as many questions as you can before he/she leaves, because even though it's a small restaurant, they're always very busy so it might be hard to grab him/her again. Their menu is translated a bit funny...like what's a delicious harmony? I don't know, but it's great! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who's in the area or is craving Japanese food. read more

Ajishin - Kyo-Chirashi with Salmon Roe and Salmon Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

I've been coming to Ajishin for about 10 years now, and I still love it. Before I started working 10 minutes away from it about a year and a half ago, it wasn't unusual for me to drive 40 minutes from home just to satisfy a craving. This is one of those places that has a very small menu, but what they do, they do very well. The restaurant is always busy (call in a reservation when possible), and for the most part, it is filled with people that speak Japanese. That is a great indication on the authenticity of the food served. At a lofty $7, the lunch specials are fantastic. You can half a bowl of udon with whatever it's paired with that day. It's usually some sort of roll or chirashi (sashimi over a bowl of rice). If the lunch special isn't quite what you're looking for that day, the Ajishin noodles or Curry Rice are great defaults. At $7.50 for the Ajishin noodles, you get a huge bowl of udon (or soba if you ask for it), a crab stick, seaweed, 3 pieces of tofu skin, 2 fried shrimp, a bunch of fried onions, scallions, and half a hard-boiled egg. Before you even get the noodles, you get a rice ball of sorts wrapped in seaweed (don't know the actual name for it). For $6, you get a giant plate of rice with more than enough curry beef stew, and 3 fried shrimps. It's not on the menu, but you can actually get a half order of Curry Rice for $4 (if I remember correctly). Writing this review is making me drool. Since it happens to be lunch time, I think I just may pay Ajishin a visit. :-) read more

I heard about this place even though I live in Florida, must be known for something right? I visited Michigan back in December and decided to try this place out. I ordered the Ajishin Udon and a Chirashi Bowl. My friend ordered the Ajishin Udon and the Seabass. The Chirashi Bowl was alright, something that you could get anywhere. The Ajishin Udon was great if you want to satisfy a craving, but I felt the broth lacked a little flavor. The toppings made up for it but I'd prefer a richer broth. The seabass however, was hands-down amazing. Usually you go to a sushi restaurant and order sashimi or a raw menu item, but the seabass tasted amazing by itself. You could even eat it with a bowl of rice if you wanted too. Prices are average. A fee things I would comment on is that the host skipped over us and crossed our name out. We were standing right next to the podium and did not hear our name. When it's packed there is a sign in sheet but you have to be attentive, they are ruthless and will skip if you did not hear your name be called. They do mispronounce names sometimes as well. The waiting area is a definite fire hazard. There is no designated waiting area and everyone congregates towards the entrance. Very crowded to say the least during peak times. read more

Ajishin - Ajishin Udon Seabass Chirashi Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Best sushi. Fresh and fast every time. Family and friend favorite! Best to come 20min before opening to avoid a long wait. read more

Ajishin - Great udon as well as amazing fresh sushi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Five stars for this Japanese restaurant because the food is authentic and delicious! The sushi is very fresh and made with care. Definitely try the udon- there are quite a few varieties to choose from. The Chirashi (bowl of rice with fresh fish on top) is worth a try. Our meal was served with hot green tea. Yes, there will most likely be a wait when you get to the restaurant. Just be patient- the food is worth the wait. There is not a lot of room for waiting so either stand outside or near the doorway. The place is not as small as some of these reviewers make it out to be. I used to live in Japan for quite some time so my idea of small restaurants may be skewed. Ajishin has seating around the sushi bar, some booths and tables- more than enough space. I think some people just get too picky. If only they actually went to Asia and saw what some of the restaurants are sized like. ;) Give this place a try- for Michigan, this is some awesome Japanese food! read more

Ajishin - Chirashi at Ajishin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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This place is tiny, as everyone mentioned - but that is no JOKE. We came on a Sunday night at 530 and there was a 30-40 minute wait and they do not have a waiting area. so everyone stands on top of the tables and in the middle of the aisles while waitresses try and walk around. Very crowded. The food, however, was very good. We stood by a man who was friends with the owner and said he comes once a month . He recommend some items we tried. --Salmon skin handroll. We ordered hand roll but they actually gave us a sushi roll, which we did not mind as it was very tasty. --$15 combo: California roll with 9 pieces nigiri. Fish was VERY fresh. NOTE: They do not have an actual sushi menu, although sushi is offered and they have a sushi bar. I'm sure you can order whatever roll you like, the fish is very fresh. We also ordered 2 udon bowls. --Ajishin - very tasty. Big bowl. --Curry bowl (cant remember the name of it) - very good broth. If you don't like curry do not order this! Overall, this place is very authentic and has good food. I would recommend calling ahead and putting your name down. They have a "blue list" that takes precedence over those who just walk in and you will wait less by doing so. read more

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Yes, this place is small and has only 20 tiny tables; yes, you'll likely have to wait at least 30 minutes to be seated, but that's about all that Ajishin can do wrong. 6 piece sushi rolls are only $4 each and you can get anything from an avocado roll to a spicy tuna roll to unagi with cucumber. Their udon is only $6-7 and is full of flavors, the Ajishin udon being a personal favorite. They even have other things on the menu for the more adventurous diners such as the curry rice (for those that are more soup + rice inclined) or the lunch special which comes with a tasty california roll, 6 pieces of nigiri including an amazing tamago (egg) roll and the standard miso soup and salad. The pro tip for this place is to call in 25 minutes ahead and order to go. You might lose the ambiance of eating in a cozy restaurant, but you get the same mouth-watering, best tasting sushi in Southeastern Michigan without the wait. For what it's worth, I would eat here weekly if I had the time (and money, but it's definitely more affordable than the overwhelming majority of sushi places) to drive out to Novi from Ann Arbor. read more

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Everything is so fresh here. Don't be intimidated by the long lines.. it's worth the wait!! read more

Ajishin - The cod fish & udon ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Good price and quality sushi. The wait time for takeout can be a little longer during peak times but it is worth the wait.

I absolutely loved my experience here! The food was absolutely scrumptious and the servers showed warm hospitality. I ordered two dishes: Ajishin udon noodle and boiled pork udon. I highly recommend Ajishin udon!! It is far more superior than the boiled pork udon. Ajishin Udon noodle has shrimp and the soup tastes very savory! I actually am not a huge fan of shrimp but absolute loved this dish! This is by far the BEST udon noodles I've ever had. On the other hand, I was not a fan of the boiled pork udon. It was tasty, but incompetent with the Ajishin udon dish. Overall, the food was delicious, the service was great, and the price was extremely cheap! Make sure to sign in when you walk in. This restaurant is always crowded due to its popularity. (I waited about 15 minutes in line before being seated). The noise level is pretty low considering its constant profusion of customers. read more

Ajishin - Boiled Pork udon and Ajishin Udon Ajishin Udon tastes a lot better :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Went back and ordered sushi and cold udon noodles. I'm not entirely sure where the hype for this place comes from. My fiancé ate some and 10 minutes puked everything up. He does not have a sensitive stomach and we eat sushi regularly. So something definitely was spoiled. Disappointing read more