I heard about Ajishin before I even moved to Michigan and it didn't disappoint. After about 1.5 years here, Ajishin is one of my favorite places in Michigan! I make sure to take my friends and family who visit from out of town here. My go-to is half curry, half Ajishin udon, and spicy california roll. I sometimes order the tetsugaku udon when I wanna change things up. It's more than enough food and tasty, but for such a great price. You can order half-orders of the udon or curry when you can't decide which one to get. The half orders still come with the normal sides. Currently, they only offer carry-out/pick-up, but it still tastes great after you bring it home. During busy hours, pick-up can take a while depending on what you order, but they'll always give accurate estimates on how long it'll take. (Pictures taken before covid-19) read more

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I came here on a weeknight around 6pm and was seated immediately. It was a nice change, considering that it's always packed on the weekends. I ordered the Ajishin Udon with tamago (egg block), and a few rolls. The udon was yummy, albeit a tad lukewarm. The broth was flavorful and the noodles had a nice chewy texture. The egg is one of my favorites; it is on the sweet side but with very good consistency. The rolls were good and didn't stand out particularly. The sushi rice was cooked expertly, not soggy and you can taste the individual grains. Maybe it's the waiting in line, but I remember the food tasting hotter and fresher on the weekends. Still a solid place to eat and the price is very reasonable too! The udon was less than $8. read more

Ajishin - Ajishin udon, spicy tuna, salmon avocado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

OMG!!! I can't believe this is the first time I've ever been here! This place is FANTASTIC! The BEST udon I've ever had! Their menu is very small and simple... basically udons and sushi, but they have perfected what they serve. The sushi is VERY fresh and simple, which I LOVE.. not like these other places that douse sushi with these sauces like spicy mayo, eel sauce, and so on. They keep it simple, but yet super fresh and delicious! The service is great and the food doesn't take long. The only thing is, the place is VERY small and it does get busy. Not much of a waiting area either. When you do go in, make sure to look for a sign in sheet on their counter by the register. Not like a typical restaurant, there is no host stand with a hostess. You sign in and they call you from the list. Other than the wait, which I do think is worth waiting for, everything else is great! I will def make the 40 mins drive again! read more

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Cleanest and most fresh raw sushi here, they just know exactly what they're doing, my order has never been wrong here, appreciate this type of service, thank you! read more

I get food from here often. Good price. I ordered a few dishes for 3 people and it was only little over 30 bucks for dinner. Fish are fresh and udon noodles are tasty as well. read more

I've been here many times and the food does not disappoint. Authentic Japanese food. Fresh sushi and amazing udon. Can get very busy, so if you're coming with a group be prepared to wait. If you're by yourself, the wait isn't too bad (if you don't mind sitting at the sushi bar) because they make the food very fast! Plenty of parking in the lot. Favorite udon: the classic, Ajishin! read more

Ajishin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Best local Japanese food around. So reasonably priced, and you'll leave satisfied! The broth of the noodles is mouth watering, sushi is fresh, and their daily specials are definitely worth coming in regularly. The service is always friendly and fast. They get busy at times but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

Whenever I come back to Michigan, my family will always make sure to go to Ajishin! Be ready to wait at least 30 minutes no matter when you arrive - it's always busy. But it is SO WORTH IT! I have never had any dish I haven't enjoyed. Most of the time I will get the lunch special and a sushi lunch combo, and that's more than enough food for me. The lunch special always comes with a full-sized udon noodle soup with a different main dish each day. I've gotten chirashi bowls, sushi rolls, nigiri, etc. The restaurant itself is quite small - several tables and seating along the sushi bar. The long waits are for the seating, not the service! The service is always super prompt and the food comes up so quickly. But again, anyone that has enjoyed their experience at Ajishin will say it's worth the wait! Did I mention the lunch special is extremely affordable? It's only $7! If you have the time, definitely go try Ajishin. It will be one of your new favorite spots just like it's one of mine! read more

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Review disclaimer: This is purely on TASTE and my experience on the receiving end of a takeout order. My uncle who was in town brought over Ajishin for lunch. He had ordered udon for everyone and a variety of sushi, sashimi, nigiri to share. The portion sizes for udon is very generous and the noodles/broth were both very tasty!! I want to say we got the Ajishin udon as it came with boiled egg, fish cakes, and crab meat and a side of tempura shrimp and veggies to top. It definitely fulfilled my udon craving! The sushi, sashimi, and nigiri were all also pretty good quality. I was pleasantly surprised! The sushi rice is also well seasoned and great fish to rice ratio. I looked at their menu afterwards out of my own curiosity and their pricing is fantastic!! They have great lunch specials - sushi and/or sashimi lunch platters starting at just $9-$10! Udons averaging $7-$9! Definitely getting a bang for your buck here. My only regret is not taking photos to share. Highly recommend if you are craving either a delicious warm savory bowl of udon or wanting to indulge in sushi/sashimi! read more

This is the best, most authentic Japanese udon you can get in Michigan. If you know of better, I am all ears. I can only review the Ajishin Udon which is my standard order. It is delicious. Udon is their specialty. It is a small dining room and there is usually a line out the door. However, it is currently still carry-out only. Just hand over the udon! I'll eat in my car; I do not care. Joking aside, something is lost if your carryout trip home is too long. It's so much better when it is fresh and hot. The broth is light, but flavorful. The udon is plump with the perfect consistency and chew. It's very satisfying. The dish includes shrimp and vegetable tempura, fried tofu, boiled egg and dried seaweed tangle flakes. The combination makes for a complex profile of flavors that keeps me coming back for more. They have unusual hours in that there's a closure between lunch and dinner times. So you need to plan for when they will be open. read more

We ordered Udon Soup and some sushi rolls. All excellent. Service is great, very kind and polite. We love stopping by when we get the chance. read more

There's a reason why there is a line outside the door every day before opening, like it's Black Friday. Ajishin has the most delicious made-from-scratch broth for their udon bowls. The udon noodles themselves have a great chewy texture (not mushy). I usually get the tamago (egg) sushi and shrimp tempura roll to go with the udon. The tamago is different from other places - it's not just a thin strip of egg tied to the top of some rice with seaweed. Instead, the rice is enveloped inside the egg, so you get at least twice as much egg as you'd normally get if you ordered this somewhere else. The shrimp tempura is fresh and crispy. Their sushi rice is seasoned well with sweet vinegar. I don't think I've had better sushi elsewhere. The prices here are very reasonable for what you get. It is worth the wait. I should mention, though, if you order carryout, call way ahead of time and find out how long it will take so you're not standing there for a long time waiting for your order. read more

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I love this place!! It is a small neighborhood sushi place but everyone in the area knows they have the best quality sushi for the price point. Their lunch and combos are always the best and their fish is always fresh. Their udon is also amazing. My favorite udon they have is their Ajishin Udon. Pre-covid, one downslide of this place was that it was always pact! If you are ordering for pickup, make sure you order in advance. read more

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They have some of my favorite sushi, really delicious flavor, and super fresh, their tempura udon changed my mind about clear broth soups. They are carry out only so I don't know much about the service or ambience but food is always so delicious and satisfying. read more

Small, traditional feels place. We went on Saturday night, had to wait 15-20mins. The place was packed But the food was worth the wait! We order half of Ajishin Udon , and Curry Rice + Sushi of course. The most fresh Sushi ever! The Udon and Curry Rice - both were out of the world. Curry Rice was with pork - so tender, well done... loved it. They serve some tea with the food ... really good. Will Def. go back for these excellent flavors ... read more

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Really delicious- excellent food - worth the wait- and the drive for takeout Family favorite read more

Life changing! Rolls are simple, fresh, and delicious. Our favorites are spicy tuna and California with smelt roe. We also recommend the Ajishin and Himuro. So good! read more

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First time here to check out if Ajishin lives up to all the hype. We were there today, Saturday, for lunch and arrived early, close to 11am, and waited in the car. Around 11:15am the first person showed up to be first in line, followed quickly by a few more so we decided to line up as well in the cold. We were about fifth in line and by the time the door opened there were probably 40 people in line. The line moved in quickly and we were seated immediately and given hot green tea that was good to warm up with. Our friends joined us a few minutes later. While all of the people in line when they opened made it inside, many were left standing to wait for a table to open up. We placed our orders within five minutes of being seated. I ordered the Large Sushi Lunch and Curry Rice to share while my wife ordered the special, which was a Bowl of Udon with a Chirashi Sushi Bowl. Mine came with a Salad as well and my wife's came with a small bowl of Clear Soup. All of the dishes were delicious. My wife was pleased that the crab was real and not Krab! Service was polite as well as prompt and didn't seem bothered by first timers asking lots of questions. The prices for lunch were very reasonable (Curry Rice with Shrimp was $6 and, with very fSalad was a complete meal by itself) given the portion sizes. Ajishin definitely delivers good value and deserves its high ratings. The only negatives were having to stand in line in the cold and my wife thought the Green Tea had good flavor but seemed a little weak. We will definitely come back. read more

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Dinner on a weeknight and Ajishin was packed. Completely fill to the top and the host reluctantly sat my party of one at a two-top. The chirashi with tuna was quite tasty. The fish was rich and meaty with a good flavor and no "fishy" smell. The rice was firm and al dente. Very nicely done. And with it, a big bowl of udon. Rich flavor and very tasty. A very filling meal. No alcohol license at this time. read more

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This place is always so busy it seems like! Delicious food. The grilled salmon is delicious their udon is yummy. Their sushi is simple but their spicy sauce. Oh my gosh their spicy sauce is amazing! It's main ingredient is masago. Delicious! My favorite spicy sauce. Though for those who prefer spicy mayo then you may not care for it as much. It is a cute little place. read more

Wow. Wow. Wow. Unbelievable! Probably the best California Roll and Udon I've ever had in my life. Love: -Ajishin Udon. Love the perfect chewyness texture of the noodle and the perfect clean, yet flavorful broth. All the ingredients were top notch. The fried Tempuras were a bit greasy but taste very good. -California Rolls. Wow. You can actually taste the individual grains of rice, seaweed, avocado, and imitation crab. Was initially a bit disappointed by how little soy sauce they gave me in the container but eventually realized that it was by design. Since they're an authentic sushi restaurant, they want you to taste all the fresh ingredients and not drench it in soy sauce. +1 for the thoughtfulness. -Love that they offer half portions for the Udon. They don't force you to pay for big portions if you're not that hungry. Very authentic Japanese values. +1 -Price. Wow, just wow. Never mind the extreme freshness and taste, best I've ever had for any price.. Where else can you find a 6pc California Roll in America in 2021 for $4?! -Customer service. Top notch. Aligns with authentic Japanese values. Dislike: - They only gave me one piece of napkin, ONE small and thin piece with my takeout order. Don't understand the logic behind this one. Save the trees?? Keep in mind this review comes from someone who has fairly dull taste buds and don't normally order Udon. For me to taste all the individual flavors in everything I've had here is unbelievable. I am more than impressed. I will come back often everytime I'm in NOVI. They deserve your every dollar. Seriously. read more

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Food is very, very good! Hot pot is excellent. Service is pleasant, given that most of the times I've been there it was also very busy. It's a small place, definitely cozy!! read more

My favorite place to get sushi and udon! Unfortunately, they are only carry-out only, but service is super fast and the food is always hot. They also have weird hours, so be sure to check before you call. read more

Overall score solid 4/4 Where so I start....the wait for this place is always sooooooo long. Pro tip: come right when they open or right when they are about to close. The space is very small and cramped. During the winter months when people don't like to wait outside, the inside is soooo cramped with people waiting. The wait list and how they organize it is way confusing. You can call ahead to make reservations butttttttt they don't seat you when you arrive at the designated time, they document your time of arrival and somehow move you up the list a bit...(I can't explain it in all honesty, my average wait time is roughly 40 mins if I don't come during regular/peak time). The food I would say is mediocre to good at best. Nothing that I would say is phenomenal but it hits the spot for me since it's the only udon shop I know of around here. The sushi is okay, nothing too fancy. It's not high grade sushi for sure but okay. The best thing on the menu to me is the curry during lunch time since it reminds me of the Japanese restaurants I've been to in NY and Cali. There is a noodle bar and about 15 tables max If I recall correctly (could be less tables). Food review: - adjishin udon 3.5/5 - udon and sushi combo 4/5 - curry rice 4/5 - chirashi bowl 3.75/5 - chirashi and udon combo 4/5 (something about the side of soup knocks it up a bit) read more

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Good Japanese food. Always a long line to wait for seat. People always recommend this place in Novi for Japanese food. But my Japanese co-worker never come here. They go to Oishi or Sharaku so hmm.....Ramen and udon is very famous there. Their egg sushi is massive so try that too. Just beware there is always a 30mins wait because the restaurant is so small. read more

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First off, big ups to every person who wrote in their review to try the curry rice. And big ups to the folks that reported that even though it's no longer on the menu to ask for it and ye shall receive. The response to this dish was so overwhelming that I ordered it (without even really knowing what it was all about) and I was thrilled with it. A dark curry sauce with veggies and some meat mixed in served with some rice and small fried shrimp. I ate to the point of discomfort. We also tried some sushi and my fella got a bowl of the tofu udon. I only took a small taste of the udon but I was really impressed. The sushi was fantastic. No fancy rolls here, just your standard fare like California and Spicy Tuna rolls but it was excellent and amazingly fresh. I also got some salmon and tuna belly nigiri and both just absolutely melted in my mouth. As a matter of fact, I'm craving some right now. Also the price was REALLY cheap for such quality. The space is small but we went at about 8:30 on a Wednesday and didn't have a wait at all. If you're cool with eating later it might be strategic move to go then to avoid those long lines I've heard about. Our waitstaff was a-ok as well. At the start they were really attentive and our food came out EXTREMELY fast but once we finished they were nowhere to be found and I had to flag them down to get our check. Not a big deal since I was too full to really move in a hurry anyway but just a warning to maybe ask for your check when your food comes if you're in a rush. It's worth mentioning, I think, that my fella was head over heels for the wasabi here. I'm not a huge wasabi person so I can't compare but he was was all over it. Calling it some of the best wasabi he's had. I CAN say that I did try some of his soy/wasabi mixture because I had a sinus headache that even excedrine couldn't kick and it was gone by the time we left the restaurant. Coincidence or the healing power wasabi? You decide! read more

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Ajishin is famous in the area for Japanese udon and sushi, and has a cult following among the Asian-American crowd. Be ready to show up early and wait in line for the doors to open around lunch time. The restaurant doesn't have a ton of seating so it fills up quickly. However, you cannot find better food for the price, with the average bowl of udon being ~$6. The food comes out very quickly after ordering too! The seafood broth in their udon they use is very flavorful and fresh. My favorites also include the curry rice (which comes with a salad + yogurt dressing), sushi, and sashimi. Always ask for what the daily special as it rotates daily. When I went last week, the special was udon + chirashi bowl. Pro tip - you can get half orders of most things if you want to try multiple things off the menu. read more

Ajishin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

I've eaten here over 15 times, and it has remained my favorite restaurant of all time. There will most likely be a wait to be seated if you don't come 20-30 min before the restaurant opens, so plan ahead! Small restaurant, but well worth the wait. The staff here are all so friendly and efficient, and even the owners of the restaurant work here. From the time you're seated to when you get your food, it's extremely quick. Excellent business model of keeping the restaurant small and fast service. I always get the salad, which has the best ginger dressing/dressing in general I've ever tried in my entire life! Such a unique flavor that it's hard to describe, but I'd say sweet and creamy with a slight hint of ginger. The flavor is heavenly. The ajishin udon is the best udon I've ever had as well! The broth is very flavorful yet not overpowering. The udon noodles are thick and cooked perfectly, and there's so many great ingredients that come in the soup that add to the flavor (egg, assorted tempura, shrimp, etc). The sushi here is extremely well priced, and very fresh. The salmon melts in your mouth, and the California rolls are very creamy/flavorful. This place exceeds all expectations in every way possible. Very reasonably priced, top tier flavor, and excellent service/staff. I will forever love this restaurant and I always tell all of my friends to try this place. You rule ajishin!!! read more

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takeout only. drove all the way over to Novi to get there and find out they do not allow you to eat there

Talk about a hole-in-the-wall. Hands down my favorite place for a good bowl of udon! Only downside is how busy it is. There is never a time when I don't have to wait in line. Sometimes they don't answer their phone and the voicemail is full so I can't even order a carry out :( but that just means the place is that good!! Their lunch special is great if you want to sample different types of Nigiri without paying the steep price. The fish is always fresh and the sushi chef makes the best cuts! Still going there regardless of the wait because it's the best udon in town! read more

Atmosphere: 2 out of 5 Service: 3 out of 5 Décor: 2 out of 5 Cleanliness: 3 out of 5 Food: 3 out of 5 This place is over rated. Waiting time from 20 minutes up to hours is very common here. Staff is always busy at their work. People come here just for good food, not for atmosphere nor services. However, we were disappointed this time. After waiting for 30 minutes outside, and another 20 minutes after being seated, the first appetizer, the shrimp tempura was cold and greasy, very small portion. I had to ask for replacement. My Ajishin seafood rice bowl was not very tasty either. Very little seafood on the top thin layer, and lots of rice underneath. I only had few bites, and left a lots of rice unconsumed. I'm very disappointed about the quality and quantity of this dish. Udon noodle soup is their specialty dish, and I can say that it's delicious. The broth is very flavorful. I don't recommend this place before they make improvements. read more

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Aijshin, you did not disappoint me with all the hype. But- are you better than Noble Fish? You aren't better, just different. Must dos: -Try to get here 15 minutes early before the door opens if you don't want to wait for a table. It's not that big of a restaurant - Udon Noodle Soups. The broth is excellent and flavorful. We ordered one bowl and they were able to split it for 2. -Anything Salmon. It's the best here. -River Eel So this is the deal, they don't have a lot of variety in terms of sushi. There are no fancy rolls, but more so sashimi and your standard sushi rolls. I do love their version of a spicy mayo sauce on the side. So if u are waiting, don't forget to check out the Japanese Bakery across the way! read more

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One of the best food I've had in Michigan. It is worth the wait! My friends weren't lying when they say its busy. This place is like Cali, where you wait to get seated. My boyfriend and I was like we can get there at 11.35am and still get a table. It can't be that popular. WAIT! IT IS! It was full when we arrived at 11.35am! We were one of the only two person parties so we were able to get seated in like 15-20 minutes after the first round of people. Lunch! Curry, Udon, and their special. We both ordered the Udon (of course, since its their signature item!) Ajishin (Our special udon with serveral toppings such as shrimp and vegetable tempura, fried tofu, boiled egg and tangle flakes) $7.50 - Their namesake. This was SO FREAKING GOOD. I love how there are a lot of toppings and the broth. I love the broth. I usually don't drink broth since I feel like they are loaded with msg but nope not this. It was see through, light, and bursting with flavor. My boyfriend ordered the lunch special which was a bowl of regular udon. It has a slightly different broth and less toppings. It comes with their special daily rice balls. It was like 7 dollars. Teenage boys are half of the wait staff. The service isn't amazing but you get your food really fast. You might have to flag someone down when you need something or the check. Overall, our entire meal was like 15 bucks! WTF! GET OUT! One of our cheapest dine-in meal ever! I am coming back! LOVE! Tip: Call in and put your name on the list when you are driving over. read more

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

About 15 tables & sushi bar. Not a huge restaurant. Very busy during lunch time! Sorry, they don't take reservations. Because the service is fast & food is prepared fast too so the wait time isn't that bad. The Service: Many staffs on duty, very efficient! Menu, hot tea, ready to take order within a few minutes!! Food is served in less than 5 minutes. Kitchen has done a great job prepping ahead. The Food: Ajishin Udon - udon with several toppings such as shrimp and vegetable tempura, fried tofu, boiled egg and tangle flakes (handmade udon, great texture, thick & chewy noodle, so many ingredient in this wonderful bowl of udon!!! Good portion for one~) Curry Udon - Strong curry flavor Selection of Sushi - handroll sushi are okay The Parking: Plaza parking lot. read more

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This place is delicious. I also got a Udon and I was so incredibly full. Fast service and kind staff! read more

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Come here almost weekly. Menu is simple, but quality is high. It's traditional healthy Japanese sushi, not American sushi with mayonnaise and god know what other random ingredients. Enjoy sushi as the Japanese intended. read more

I love the Udon! I'll drive 40 minutes to get Udon! Their sushi is very good as well! Be warned, they get busy quickly during lunch and dinner, get their early if you can. Also, you'll need to sign up on the wait list yourself, otherwise you'll be sorry! They are closed on Tuesdays! Try their daily specials, its worth the price - you get small udon and another dish. read more

The Udon noodles were amazing and the sushi good. They have large portions for the udon bowls. The quality of the food here is great but the service, the inside, and the wait is awful. They make you sit outside on the curb and they don't give you an estimated wait or really any information. I'd never come here in the winter with the waits they have. It's great sushi and noodles but a little pricey for the individual sushi, but I wouldn't really say it's worth the subpar environment and service for the price you say but I guess it depends on how badly you're craving some good, not amazing, sushi. read more

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The Ajishin udon here is wonderful! The broth is exploding with umami-ness. The price is right and the service is no nonsense. The sushi is also delicious and competitively priced as well. All are a win in my book! Parking is ample in the strip mall. The only downside is the potential wait, especially during peak hours. As a matter of fact, I don't think I've ever been able to get a seat without waiting here. But definitely worth it! read more

My favorite lunch spot during the work week! :D I come here often with my coworkers for Friday Foodies and with my sisters on the weekend. It's very busy, but definitely worth the wait. The service is really fast once you're seated. Some tips: If you order udon during lunch, you'll get an onigiri before your dish comes out. :D If you're seated at the sushi bar, you can still order udon/etc from the sushi chef if the other servers appear to be busy. read more

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