Such a great little authentic Japanese spot. I tried raw tuna for the first time here and absolutely 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. read more

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Hiroki-san is not just the food, it's the experience! Our server/concierge/pilot guided us on a great adventure in dining and really made the night for us. His suggestions helped us navigate through the menu with ease. Can you get great sushi for half the price in Metro Detroit? Yes. But you come here for the "vibes" that the delicacy of the amberjack and grilled skewers of wagyu give you! read more

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10/10, no notes!! 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. read more

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The ambiance was chic Japanese. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. Had the best time! read more

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This review is based on the 20 course omakase. It was an amazing experience im so glad I got to try. A majority of the courses were various nigiri topped with different specialty products. The chefs were down to earth and happy to answer your questions. There were various types of otoro. I loved everything but the uni was my least favorite but that's a personal preference. The music was slightly loud which made it difficult to have a conversation. If I were to return, I probably would not so the omakase again because read more

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Located in Book Tower - I've been here a couple times for Supreme as well as Kamper's rooftop bar but it was my first time at Hiroki-san! It's located in the basement, but it's gorgeously decorated. Modern yet warm. Big city vibes, Detroit! We ordered a lot of the menu... Of the yakitori section we had the following - they have a legit charcoal grill situation going on on the kitchen for this! You can see it from the dining room as it's an open kitchen! So, do order the yakitori! *TSUKUNE (ground chicken meatball, tare) - if I see tsukene on the menu, I'm ordering! Hiroki-san's version didn't disappoint *CHASHU (pork simmered in sweet soy) - tender, flavorful. no notes! *GINDARA (black cod, saikyo miso) - this was a table favorite! so tender and flaky. Of the cold section, we had the TUNA-CAVIAR (bluefin tuna tartare, dashi jelly, crispy shiso, calvisius caviar). What a stunning dish! I love that the tempura'ed shiso was the vehicle. The tuna tartare was served at the perfect cool temperature. It's a premium dish but delish! Of the hot plates section, we had the: *KARAAGE (japanese fried chicken, su miso mayo) - Karaage is a classic and Hiroki-san makes a great fried chicken dish. *CHAWANMUSHI (soft egg custard, shimeji mushrooms, truffle sauce) - I love a good steamed egg. While the texture was on point and super custardy, the truffle sauce was a bit vinegar-y for me. I will say that it was SUPER flavorful though! *TAKO-AGE (crispy fried octopus, tonkatsu sauce, crunchy chili garlic) - our server recommended this one otherwise I probably wouldn't have ordered it! It's cut in ovals/medallions and lightly breaded/fried almost like a lighter tempura batter and topped with tonkatsu sauce. Ain't no Bulldog tonkatsu sauce I'm used to though - had a bit of chili/heat/sweet? Enjoyed it - definitely a unique dish I'd order again. Of the nigiri/sashimi section, we ordered: *Hotate (scallop) - this is my ABSOLUTE favorite. this was the most interesting cut of it - almost like a square lump but I mean, I ate it and it was fresh but would I get it again? Verdict's out. *O-Toro (fatty tuna belly) - HOWEVER, my friend's o-toro was where it was at. BEAUTIFUL square of marbling...looked luscious and she enjoyed it! Of the maki section, we had the ITACHI (miyazaki a5 wagyu, cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, pickled jalapeno, fried garlic, caviar). I wanted to love this so much but the balance was completely off. The maki itself leaned very fresh and bright to balance out wagyu which is typically very fatty & rich. HOWEVER, there was too little wagyu so it mostly just tasted...pickle-y. If they gave us thicker cuts, I think it would've been pretty perfect. Of the dessert section, we ordered the entire menu of course! *Pandan Cake (mango jam, coconut rice custard) - this one was so whimsically plated - it's served like a maki! Ha. The chiffon cake was really lovely - nice and soft. *Chocolate Miso Cake (bruleed banana, chocolate crumble, miso, caramel, banana ice cream) - if you like indulgent desserts, this one is for you! the table loved this one. Delish! *Matcha Pavlova (black sesame, hazelnut, mandarin marmalade) - I really well done pavlova! As a black sesame stan, I wanted it to be like a black sesame paste but it was basically just black sesame garnish. The other flavors came out clearly though. I enjoyed their take on a negroni! They also have lots of interesting varieties of hot and chilled sake. read more

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Came back to hiroki-san for a date night with my husband and we had an enjoyable evening. We were hoping to try the omakase experience but unfortunately it was booked up. The dimly lit interior was spacious yet intimate, and I love the hot towels we started off with! We shared a few items off the menu with some suggestions from our server. The scallop ceviche was definitely one of my favorite items of the evening, as well as the shishito peppers. I wasn't crazy about the sake salmon or negma starters we have - I much preferred the gindara (black cod) I had last time. The gyu-don with Wagyu was cozy and wonderful. We were underwhelmed by the sushi rolls, especially at the price point, and felt we could have done without them. We were stuffed at this point and skipped dessert, but had a wonderful time overall! read more

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Before you read, just know if you go on a weekend it will most likely be very loud and packed. If you have a loud speaking voice and good hearing, it shouldn't be a problem. It's definitely a lively, hustle-and-bustling place. At the same time, it has a dark intimate vibe. Very, very unique seating set up. People will brush past your seat often, and you can see the amazing chefs cooking! I recommend coming here for an interesting dining experience. The menu might not be for picky eaters. It's really not. But for adventurous Japanese food lovers, I'm begging you to try it! I loved the beef tongue There has been one or two dishes I didn't like, but I attribute it to personal taste rather than poor cooking. It's the kind of place where you'll want to get a few things, maybe even share, and just see what works for you and what doesn't. I'd come for the ambiance alone, and although I don't drink, if you do, it's probably a great place to just get a drink even if you're not hungry. read more

Hiroki-san - Japanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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We checked out Hiroki-san for a late night dinner on a Friday evening. We were seated promptly upon arrival into a cozy corner table for two. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff were lovely, and the food was delicious. A few things... our server recommended 3 or 4 dishes per person. We started with 4 (total) and that was plenty of food. Any more and we would have been rolling up the stairs. The couple next to us were celebrating a birthday and the staff brought out complementary champagne and dessert - nice touch! You will be in close proximity to your neighbors, so private conversations are difficult. read more

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I sat on this review for a week because I genuinely wasn't sure how I felt about it. Pros: the ambiance was incredible and I loved how they had a gluten free menu ready to go with all of the alterations listed out. It let me see how much was actually being taken out of the dish (as well as which options were already 100% GF), so I felt confident I wasn't picking something that I was fundamentally changing by making it GF. Cons: first, our service was a hair slow. Our server was really nice, but we didn't see her a whole lot. Additionally, the food didn't really knock my socks off. My salmon bowl tasted a little bland, and the table had mixed reports on the sushi and ramen. I think I would return to try the sushi (I'm normally big on sushi, so it was unusual for me to not get it). I just felt like the ambiance and the prices promised more than what we got here, and I was a little bummed! read more

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Delicious drinks, food is great, & service is great as well. This upstairs space is a bit smaller, perfect for a bite and a cocktail. Can't wider to come back, thanks for a great time, chris! read more

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We went here this past week for a dinner while we were in the area. They had a great menu with options to suit everyone! The waitress was so nice and patient with our group. For a drink, I had an espresso martini and they put thru own flare on it. It was amazing! For dinner, I had two rolls: the avocado roll and the Yuji roll. Both rolls were extremely fresh and tasty. I loved the Yuji roll with the little bit of spice! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Detroit! read more

Hiroki-san - Japanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Down a flight of stairs in the book tower and you find this beautiful place. It has low lighting and soft music that really sets the vibe. We were able to get a table for two without reservations but I recommend getting one. We had the curry Katsu that had perfect fried chicken. Pork dumplings which were delicious, and avocado rolls 10/10. I had the Chika cocktail, its fruity & light. This is a place I see myself Coming back to visit. read more

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Amazing experience at Hiroki San!! My second time coming and it was even better than the first. Our waitress was a huge highlight of our experience and gave amazing recommendations as well as paced out our food perfectly. read more

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Wonderful dining experience! I took myself out on a dinner date and I'm so glad I came here. Juan provided fantastic service and made wonderful recommendations. I really enjoyed the sushi. I ordered two items from the Maki section of the menu: Yuji and Karai-Hako. The flavors were perfect. I also appreciated how the ginger on the side of the plate was in cubes instead of shavings like you usually get. The flavor tasted so much better to me. The wasabi is homemade too. I also had O-Toro sashimi and that melted in my mouth. So fabulous. The chocolate miso cake for dessert was incredible! The layers and flavors were perfect together. I loved the dim lighting and beautiful decor. Quiet, intimate atmosphere. Located in the basement of the Book Tower building, from the lobby you can take the stairs down to the entrance. I look forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. read more

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What a cool spot!! I went for my birthday with a couple of friends and our server, Claire, was kind, lively, and very fun to talk to. Champagne was brought out for us as a surprise and it was wonderful, as were the other cocktails we all got. The sunomono cucumber cold plate was genuinely the best cucumber I've had in my entire life, and the gyoza was perfect. We got the shoto and sal-kani maki and both were excellent. The serranos on the shoto sold it for me and made it my personal preferred of the two. Very cool ambiance inside, dim but not overly dark. Definitely recommend!!!! read more

Went here twice, just recently and when their first opened, and I have to say the dishes are still deliciously good. The service was great . Just last Friday I celebrated my birthday with a group of 14, we got our own private room, the service was great, and the food came out quick. This is one of my fave place to eat in Detroit. I can't wait to take my husband here. read more

Hiroki-san - Japanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

From the first step in, we could tell this would be amazing - the smell was mouthwatering. And it certainly lived up to that assumption, with knowledgeable staff and delicious food making sure we had a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to be served by Elizabeth, who walked us through the entire menu and made sure we ordered to our tastes. 1000% recommend the shoyu ramen and the yakitori! A little on the expensive side, but well worth it. read more

Hiroki-san - Shoyu ramen - Japanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Food was well seasoned good shareable portions, the chashu pork was very tender Excellent service with attention to detail Dim lighting, intimate ambiance read more

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We came here for my friend's birthday and it was such a treat. Our waitress was so kind and explained the history of the restaurant. She allowed us time to think about the menu and walked us through it all. To start: The hirita buns were good but I've had better. The spicy edamame was addictive The mains: We all tried each others sushis and it was so fun! Mine is pictured and it was really good. I'm bad at remembering the names. It was dark and lowkey romantic in there. Seemed like a good date place! They also gave us free dessert for the birthday! read more

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Came to dinner here with a few friends and had an amazing time. The ambience is Japandi with a modern twist and beautiful for a night out. We had a variety of dishes to split but my absolute favorite were the wagyu noodles. The portions are relatively small, so keep that in mind when ordering. Our waitress for the night was attentive and helpful and answered our questions and made suggestions based off our dietary preferences. read more

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Being able to dine at this restaurant was a bit of a roller coaster. We came knowing it was an upscale japanese restaurant but knew nothing else about it. When you walk in you have to go down a set of spiral stairs to get to the main part of the restaurant. We had reservations for 5 people and were seated at a booth that was a bit crowded for more than four. There was barely any lighting, our main source was a small tea candle at the table. I did love the table setting that included a mini cinder block chopstick rest. There was a plate of wet towels rolled up sitting in the middle of the table as well. We didn't know what they were for but our server had mentioned the towels at least 5 times without explanation and I had to Google what they were for. Apparently you're supposed to wipe your hands clean as soon as you sit down as a sign of hospitality. It would have been nice if our server clued us in on this as none of us had really formally dined in a restaurant that participated in traditional customs. Once our server saw that all of the wipes were used, he removed them without saying anything. For drinks, we ordered some espresso martinis that were on the sweeter side and I ordered a cup of macha green tea. There was also waters for the table that our server was on top of refills the entire night. We ordered several starter items to try including the chicken thigh and scallop charcoal grilled skewers, spicy edamame, chicken kaarage, octopus takoage, and tuna tartare sushi roll. The wasabi is homemade too which is cool. We enjoyed all of the plates and the pacing was very nice as I wasn't even full yet before ordering a main course. For our entree's we ordered the duck soba, shoyu ramen, wagyu beef hotpot, soboro donburi, the tuna jalapeno Maki roll, and some sashimi. Everything was so beautifully plated and presented. We liked the little seaweed strips provided to wrap around the maki and eat with. The poached egg in the donburi and the sweet soy sauce mixed in was so flavorful. It was a fun meal. We still had room for dessert, so we ordered the miso chocolate cake and the matcha pavlova. Both were good but I liked the cake more as it was paired with ice cream and tasted better with the stickiness of the cake. We were celebrating a birthday and they gave us the cake on the house with a candle in it and we appreciated that. Towards the end of our meal, the sous chef came up and introduced himself and checked on us which was nice. I feel the need to mention that the bathrooms are not gender separate and just a shared bathroom with stalls and communal sink. It is a bit odd and I can see a lot of people having a problem with it. Overall, it was an okay experience and the food was decent but not enough to come back anytime soon. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Detroit. The food too good. Expensive but worth it considering the Service is always great, food fresh as hell. My least favorite dish is the katsu I fear. But that's because I'm not a curry girl Everything else: AMAZING! Melt in your mouth. That banana dessert is a MUST HAVE. Edamame was super addicting. Can never go wrong with the waygu. Waiter said Brocollini is always sold out, pls order that soon as you sit down. Our table ordered 3, we only got 1 lol. I'm not a dumpling girl and those dumplings are insanely good. So yeah. I've been twice. Solo and with a group for my birthday. I basically had everything on menu at my birthday. I'll be back for that salmon read more

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Cozy, clean, and a great location for date night. Service was outstanding as expected. My partner wanted to take me out on a belated birthday, it was our first time here so we didn't know what to expect. Our server did a great job explaining the menu to us. Very interesting options. Our server told us that (some of the) fishes come from Japan every two weeks... But if you're not ordering those items, you're really just paying that extra $$ for the aesthetics at this restaurant. My boyfriend ordered the Nikujaga, it was pretty tiny but cool concept. I ordered the Curry Katsu and it was filling and tasty. We ended up trying two different sushi rolls, good, but nothing memorable. We were tempted to try the skewers but they were priced per skewer and it just seemed like you're paying a good amount to sample an item. We spent over $100 but everything just tasted, Ok. Like I said though, here for the aesthetics. You'll probably end up leaving here hungry for more. We left with a shrug but nonetheless did appreciate the cool space and modern take on some of the dishes. read more

Hiroki-san - Japanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

walked in on a friday at 6:45 pm, there was a 1.5 hour wait for tables but we managed to get bar seats immediately. we got a jasmine tea pot for the group and they refill it constantly. did not get a photo but the tako-age was really good. the kuramaguro-don is chirashi bowl of every tuna cut they have and my friend loved it it was so tender. the best entree was the shoyu ramen, it was not as fancy but the chicken was so soft and they gave you a lot, and the broth was so rich and flavorful. we tried the nikujaga too - it was really interesting and good but the portion was so small. it's a really nice date night spot if you get a booth, but being at the counter was so fun too. $145 for 3 people read more

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A very cool under ground Japanese restaurant. The feel is totally Japanese, very immersive. The service is very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the experience and the food was pretty good. Can be a little pricey but I find it's the trend in downtown. We went with a large group and everyone liked the food. read more

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This place has a very cool speakeasy vibe to it which we loved. The service was great and it is a very nice date night spot. A lot of the dishes are small plates which my husband and I really enjoy so we can try a lot. We ordered the following: Shishito peppers - 8/10, my husband loved them but they were a bit too salty for me Tuna jalapeño roll - 10/10, light, fresh, and delicious Kaarage - 100/10, one of our favorite dishes. Japanese fried chicken is delish Hiroki salad - 10/10, the waitress told us she could drink the dressing and she was not wrong Black cod - 8/10, lacked some flavor but overall not bad Tako-age - 10/10, such a unique spin on fried octopus. Great flavor and crunch Hamachi - 8/10, have had fresher yellowtail but it was still pretty good I am excited to go back and try more! read more

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I went with my husband to Hiroki-San to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was the perfect place to celebrate. It is definitely a place to order a handful of small plates and split it. The sushi menu was a little pricey but we ordered some apps and split a rice dish and that was a perfect amount of food. They had really good mocktails as well. We ordered the scallop sashimi, the mushroom hot pot rice, tuna-caviar, octopus, and karrage. The scallop sashimi was really good and tasted fresh and buttery, they also pair it with fresh wasabi. The mushroom hot pot rice was perfect to split between two people after the apps, it was on the saltier side but still very flavorful. The tuna-caviar was really good and the chips it came with were really good and super crispy, it was just some lightly breaded and fried perilla leaves which I've never seen before. The octopus and fried chicken were also delicious and perfectly cooked. They were more on the basic side but still two very good and safe dishes. We did get the pandan cake for dessert and the mango and coconut flavors within complimented each other perfectly. I would eat it over and over again. Overall the experience was great, the service was great as well. Our service was polite and paid attention to us. This is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion and I can't wait to come back soon. read more

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This restaurant was amazing! It was so delicious and the vibe was great! Our waitress was super helpful! It was nice to be able to share everything and order as we went. I would definitely come back! read more

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Amazing, amazing, amazing Japanese restaurant and I haven't been to too many Japanese restaurants yet due to only being in Detroit for a few weeks, but this place may be a very strong contender for best Japanese restaurant in Detroit! Got the nikujaga beef stew, three pieces of sushi/sashimi, the chuwanmushi, the ochazuke, and the chocolate mochi cake. Service also outstanding - Sarah/Sara was an incredible server. Internal mood/setting truly epic, fantastic and mysterious lighting and very cool environs aesthetically. There are also chopstick holders that are miniature cement blocks, and the WiFi password is "These Are The Days My Friend." Incredible and very highly recommended! read more

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This has all trappings of a great Japanese restaurant but was a disappointment. The service was nice, but the menu looked better than it tasted. Six of us tried a large amount of dishes and everything was lackluster. Bland was the general experience we all had. The prices are high, so our expectations were also. Dishes we were supposedly able to share were too small to pass around, and worse, none of us really felt excited enough to recommend them to each other. If you want stellar Japanese food with an exuberant decor and lively staff, head to Tiger Lily in Ferndale instead. read more

The food was amazing very very good! Very small portions though! Service was not very good the server wasn't very helpful and not very attentive for an upscale restaurant so just so so. The ambiance was very nice and welcoming. Low 4 stars because of the server!! read more

Oh what a time! I've been here before for some sushi and recommended Hiroki-san for a "Friend Friday" night out in the city! This place gets packed so it's best to get here early or make a resy. Since this was a last minute plan, my friend was able to grab a spot at the bar. Let's just say he was a few drinks in by the time I arrived so he was well into a fun time! lol I love sitting at the bar watching all the sushi being prepared I also ordered a few drinks, I needed to catch up, which were fantastic! I loved the tequila, Pineapple drink....can't recall the name, but it was wonderful! My friend decided to order the entire menu! lol He was hungry and i found this such a humorous experience! He had so many different things coming out one after the other that I couldn't keep up! Let's just say, everything was delicious! We had a great time and headed up to the Saki Bar upstairs to continue our evening! This place is such a vibe! read more

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A beautiful awesome evening amazing people of the world! Tonight we've snagged a table at the Hiroki-San restaurant in Downtown, Detroit. A Japanese restaurant that hits. Let's get started shall we. Wagyu - Delish AF, the soy sauce and egg yolk dipping sauce was phenomenal. Definitely a quality over quantity item. 9.5/10. It's that good. Gyutan - The Beef tongue was divine. The flavor was amazing, it seasoned very well and the texture was super tender. 9 out of 10 Tuna Caviar - Great flavor,, the shizo tempura was perfect accompaniment to the Tuna and the fish eggs. 8.8 out of 10. Uni Toro - DIVINE, Tuna with sea urchin is a combo made in heaven. Plus that edible gold garnish brings an elevated look to it. 8.5 out of 10 Uni Nigiri - Urchin is something we usually gravitate to. The fact that these were presented in a manner that's unusual to most is a plus. 9.9 out of 10. Matcha tiramisu - Yuzu is the focal point of the dish. Extremely delicious. I highly recommend you finish the evening with this dessert. Listen, if you like discovering new places to smash. Hit that follow button. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading! I love you! Mwah!! read more

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This Izakaya-style restaurant was a solid experience. While they offer ramen and udon, we focused on the Izakaya small plates and Maki rolls instead. Tako-Age (Fried Octopus) Crispy on the outside, with the octopus inside falling apart easily. Personally, I prefer a chewier, bouncier texture when it comes to octopus. The sauce drizzled on top added a tart element(or some unnecessary element, been 2 weeks since I went to Hiroki after writing this review), but I didn't think it was necessary and didn't quite enjoy it. Negima (Chicken Yakitori) One of the better dishes of the night. The chicken was tender and juicy, though it was a bit too salty. Still, I'd order this again, perhaps with a request to go lighter on the salt. Shoto (Kanpachi Maki Roll) A solid maki roll with fresh fish and well-balanced ingredients. However, I wasn't a fan of the serrano pepper slices on top -- the added spice felt unnecessary and took away from the overall flavor. I ended up removing them. Hotate (Scallops) Perfectly cooked, but lacking that signature scallop sweetness and brininess -- likely due to being inland and farther from the coast. Still enjoyable, but not outstanding. Shishito Peppers Nicely grilled and topped with garlic flakes, but missing that bold shishito pepper flavor that I like. Some people may like it not as strong. Wagyu Good flavor, but this was a strip loin cut, which made it much chewier than expected. It really needed the salt served on the side to bring out the beef flavor. Gyutan (Beef Tongue) Surprisingly thick-cut, tender, and soft -- quite different from the usual thin and chewy beef tongue preparation. A unique take that I'm unsure if I would get again. The leeks that were grilled with some of the dishes were delicious, I would eat those. read more

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Amazing amazing ambiance reminiscent of a speakeasy. Service is impeccable. We got the Shinkai cocktail that was delicious with great yuzu flavors. True highlight of the food was the hotate (scallops) which were the highlight of the meal. The tako-age octopus was decent but had too much sauce to the point where it overpowered the natural flavors to some extent. The beef hot pot was very very simple with good flavor but a little atrocious for the price (half a small potato, 3 slices of unseasoned beef, some vermicelli, and shiitake mushrooms). Gyutan was delicious and you couldn't have even told it was beef tongue. Overall I would definitely come back to try drinks and stick to the yakitori menu rather than the other hot plates read more

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First, I hate it when I forget to take pictures. But to do so here would have felt demeaning to the experience: tucked away down marble stairs inside a very nice hotel, this has the feel of a hideaway that opens into a cavernously exclusive dining experience (notice the omission of the word 'restaurant' there). So, my Dad and I didn't quite fit in. We came straight from LCA and a Wings victory over Tampa Bay (LGRW!). Rather than casual-classy duds, we were adorned in jerseys bearing the Winged Wheel. Hell, I bought a game-used Simon Edvinsson hockey stick, so that was stashed in the coat closet as we dined. Kind of late on a Saturday night, the hostesses were kind enough to find a spot at the sushi bar. The interior is damned cool: it's warm, yet dim. The staff (I'm distressed that I forgot our server's name: she was encyclopedic in her knowledge of the food; despite being in the weeds, sangfroid and grace; a curly redheaded young lady who was par excellence) elite. The food was (time for cliches!) classic yet innovative. Genuinely: the classic presentation of edamame but with chili oil and (dashi, maybe some bonito?) was a pleasant and refreshing elaboration on a tired staple. Their octopus plate was on par (maybe slightly better than, considering texture and flavor (spicy)) with Selden Standard's offering the night before (aaaannnddd, maybe, better). The first thing that comes to mind when discussing the sushi was, in light of all the sushi I've had back home, fresh. Just damned fresh. Uncomplicated, refined; if the thought was to let the fish be the centerpiece, mission accomplished. Moreover, no cooked rolls: as someone who is pretentious and pedantic (at times?) this is something to be admired. Purist, elitist, call it what you will. It separates them as I consider cooked rolls to cater to a 'lowest-common-denominator' clientele target. So, all considered, the environment+staff+food+feel (they let two guys from Memphis wearing hockey jerseys come in 50 minutes before close and delivered and damned fine experience), Hiroki-san is a unicorn. I started off writing this up as a 4 star experience, but once I read over it, I'm proving the case to myself. Best sushi I've ever had. read more

Excellent experience! In addition to the food being delicious, the ambiance is really nice and the service is outstanding. Would definitely recommend checking out this amazing Japanese concept located in the stunning Book Tower! Great menu for both sharing with friends and/or going individually/on a date. I went with a couple friends and we tried a variety of cold/hot plates, yakitori, and maki rolls. I loved sampling different types of dishes, and EVERYTHING was good with interesting, unique, and balanced flavors, textures, temperatures. The standouts for me: - Kanpachi Carpaccio (cold dish). Soo fresh and delicious, with the thinly sliced kanpachi soaking in the yuzu ponzu and ginger scallion oil. Each piece had a little chile on top which added a nice crunch and spicy kick! - Tako-Age (hot dish). So flavorful and the octopus was so tender. Not sure I've ever had octopus that tender before! - Hirata (pork belly) Buns (hot dish). I know you can find pork belly buns at a lot of Asian restaurants but these were unique! Loved the flavor of the pickled veggies in this one and the pork belly slice was fatty and thick. - Hokkaido (maki roll). Unique flavors for a scallop sushi roll! The shiso stood out as well as the lemon aioli and wasabi tobiko on top. Our main waitress, Millie (sp?) was amazing and had great recommendations to share. The hand towel service at the start of the meal was a nice touch. Also loved the view into the kitchen - it was really cool to see the yakitori skewers in action and smelled great. There was low bar seating along the kitchen and a sushi counter which looks like would be a great experience for solo or paired dining too. We parked in a nearby lot on Grand River, reserved on SpotHero and a 2min walk away. Looks like reservations open on a rolling basis, a month out. read more

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A beautifully understated and intimate Japanese restaurant in the heart of Detroit. I've read a number of reviews that complained about portion size. Their menu is almost more of a tasting menu, like Japanese tapas. The ingredients were incredibly fresh and every dish was well-prepared. Our server Arius (I hope I spelled it correctly) was very helpful and informative in walking us through the menu and regarding portion size (there were four of us). One of the highlights of the numerous dishes we tried was the Tako-Agi (fried octopus -?$21). We also liked the Gyoza ($14.) and the Karaage (Japanese fried chicken - $18.). Also good was the Nikujaga (Wagyu beef, hot pot, which was served with potatoes and Maloni noodles in a shoyu broth ($24.)), the Gindara (black cod in miso - $27.), and the Guytan (Wagu beef tongue - $12.). These are all small plates, essentially only a couple of bites per person, per dish. That being said, we were all full at the end of the meal. With a cocktail and perhaps a glass of wine or saki, one should expect a bill of around $100 per person with tip. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and plan to return in the near future. read more

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Really good! I'm the basement of book tower. The food was great and coursed out nicely. We had sake with the meal as well and it was ok. We were unfamiliar with the list and it was recommended by our server. Definitely feels like a date night or more low key ambiance. read more

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