Ima Izakaya has a great vibe. It reminds me a lot of certain restaurants in Toronto and Portland:…read moreeclectic, cozy, and funky. The food is pretty good. I got the robata sampler: some notable standouts were: -the triggerfish jerky: thin cut and with a hint of sweetness, the fish flavor was delicate and tasty. It reminded me a little of the dried cuttlefish I ate growing up in Hawaii, but a much more refined version - chicken meatball: this was juicy, hearty, and had great flavor. The teriyaki sauce was flavorful without being too sweet - shrimps: these were expertly grilled. They were tender inside, and had a nice hint of charcoal flavor from the grilling - pork belly: this was a great cut of meat. Very decadent and rich, with lots of umami from marinating before grilling We also got some appetizers that were quite serviceable. Overall I'd give this place a 4.5 stars if I could.

Busy spot but worth the wait! Our table of 4 really enjoyed the drinks, apps, and entrees. It was…read more8:00 pm on a Thursday and we waited ~30 mins for a table. We started with chicken karaage bites and calamari. Both had delicious dipping sauces and were nicely fried. Both apps came out very quickly and were hot. I'd give the apps a 4/5. Everyone really enjoyed the udon noodles, most of us got miso butter pan fried. This meal was super flavorful and had a lot of the miso butter! The noodles were perfectly cooked and there were a lot of the extras added on top for additional flavors. The ginger tori soup was also enjoyed. The servers were on top of it, bringing us water carafes and everything we needed quickly. The restaurant is low lit which created a nice vibe. Obsessed with the stained glass entryway! The restaurant is located in the beautiful area of Corktown with the Grand Central Station just steps away, giving you something to do while you wait for your table. Typically very easy to find parking.

Top tier restaurant. I have never been disappointed by a meal here and Ive been coming here for…read moreyears. The staff is so sweet and caring, you can tell that they love what they do. Good seating and even better food. My favourite dish is the hwedupbap and my girlfriend loves their bulgogi. I've moved to Toronto, but I always make sure to visit EVERY time I come back to Windsor. Please visit them!!! Two thumbs up!!!!

Laylah was our server and she rocks - attentive without being obsequious…read more We shared the seafood pancake as an appetizer. It included a lot of perfectly cooked calamari. It was very good. I order the seafood combo, opting for salmon and gyoza. Both were excellent. I would order it again. SWMBO ordered sushi and sashimi. Both were excellent and worthy of being ordered again. The dining room and restroom were clean. Beware; tiny parking lot.

The last time I had Ajisen Ramen was in Shanghai many many years ago. I happened to find the place…read morewhile I was looking for new places in Windsor and had to cross the border and give it a try. Yes, I took the Detroit Tunnel just to come and enjoy the food. The interior is your typical Asian restaurant, tables on the left side and booths on the right. I went with the pork original, fried shrimp and chicken Karaage. The broth was awesome, had that deep bone flavor, seasoned perfectly and hit the spot perfectly!! I would definitely recommend the pork original if you are new to the place. I'll be back to try other ramen flavors. I couldn't give them five stars because of the appetizers that I got. The fried shrimp was decent, the chicken karaage was decent as well, but the last one I was eating was undercooked... that experience just turned the experience down few notches. $42 before tip, 15% tip, toll in and out of USA/Canada, yes expensive meal trip, but it was worth it!

Excellent apps and ramen. It's a little hard to find good food here in Windsor but this spot is one…read morethat I'll keep coming back to! There's only ever 1 server for the 9 tables in the restaurant, but they're always pleasant and attentive.

Such a great little authentic Japanese spot. I tried raw tuna for the first time here and…read moreabsolutely loved it--it was fresh, flavorful, and a great introduction to something new for me. The chicken ramen was a 10 out of 10--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The setting is very intimate and cozy, which makes the whole experience feel special. Our waitress was also very nice and informative, which made trying something new feel even more comfortable. Definitely a place I'm excited to come back to and explore more of the menu.

10/10, no notes!!…read more Truly not enough words to describe my experience here. Japanese cuisine is my favorite and this place was everything I hoped for and more!! With a perfectly curated space, the mood is set immediately upon entry. The dim lights give a cozy and romantic feel- in the best way! Amazing staff and hosts. Incredible food and great drinks. I will be dreaming about this meal for weeks to come! Drink - Chika cocktail: fresh taste, full of flavor with the perfect amount of sweetness. Food: -Gyoza: Pork filling was exquisite! -Hotate Nigiri: hands down the BEST scallop nigiri I've ever had. -Sake Nigiri: Fresh, melt in your mouth! -Pork Udon: I could drink this both alone for every meal!! Fall off the bone pork belly and a great portion of noodles and a soft egg.

I loved the pseudo-diner aesthetic of this place, and the TV showing Detroit points of interest,…read morewith obviously photoshopped ramen bowls in front of them. This place is absolutely my vibe. The staff are fantastic, friendly, and very skilled at their jobs. Beverages were refilled, we were checked in with, and felt taken care of. The real star of the show was the food. I came with two of my sons, and we all really enjoyed our ramen bowls. I had the pork belly tonkatsu, one of my sons had the catfish tonkatsu, and the other had the red curry. I absolutely recommend this restaurant, and will be returning very soon!

My husband and I met friends here for dinner. Johnny Noodle King is located on Fort Street just…read moreoutside of Downtown Detroit on the way to Southwest Detroit. Hubby and I laughed at how many times we zipped past the restaurant without noticing it. My husband and I both ordered the Major Tom Khatsu, which has a coconut chicken broth base. The chicken katsu pieces were the perfect level of crispy without being heavily breaded. There was also a nice little kick to the dish, which made it so, so yummy. Our friends got the Shoyu ramen with pork belly, and the Corned Beef ramen. The Shoyu dish seemed to be more enjoyable. Though we stuck with water, cans of Faygo pop seemed to be the drink offerings - other than alcoholic beverages. Areas for improvement include the waiting. Johnny Noodle King is a small place, with a main dining area and then what seems to be a bar area attached. We initially waited by the door for our table along with another small group (we were a party of four). We were then asked to go to the bar area to wait so that it would clear the door, but found it interesting how we were asked to move but not the other group. Also, we were standing away from the doormat we were not obstructing anyone's movements. The wait was long, and we asked if we could order food to the bar area (as opposed to waiting for a table). We were told 'no', yet there was a table full of patrons who were eating. There was no notification system, so our friend had to keep going to the front to see if our table was ready. Don't get me wrong; 'hooray' to Johnny Noodle King for having such great business volume. However, they need a way to manage it so that people will not be put off. Once we were seated, we did have good service from our waitstaff, and the food was very good. My husband and I plan to return to explore more of the menu. Hopefully, we can pick a time of day when waiting won't be such a big issue.