I went during the afternoon on a Saturday, which is the best time to go for a quick service,…read morebecause other times they are extremely busy. This was my first time, trying the yucky udon miso butter noodles, and it will not be my last. The noodles were so buttery and delicious and hot. You can add any kind of egg or any other toppings any kind of meat and it just increases the deliciousness of the bowl. The chicken karaage is so well seasoned and goes perfectly with all the items in the bowl. And if you don't eat chicken, the tofu karaage is just as crispy and delicious as the chicken and I do not love tofu. It was slower than I would have liked when is not as busy, but our waitress was kind and were very supportive in our food decisions. It can be very intimate inside of the place when it's busy they do have an outside patio, but it gets very hot in the summer.

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.

My friends treated me to my very first sashimi boat! I was so excited. After living in Japan, I've…read morereally been craving food that reminds me of my time there and Izakaya Sanpei did just that! Seeing the menu items reminded me of one of my favorite Izakayas in Gifu and I know next time I'm in town I'll need to come back and try some of the other items. We had the fried crab as well which was delicious and a beer with the meal in a freezing glass and it made me oh so happy!

My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing…read more We arrived with our trained service dog, which is permitted under ADA regulations. Instead of politely asking questions or discussing the situation with us, the sushi chef loudly shouted "No!" across the restaurant and demanded that we leave. The interaction was embarrassing, unprofessional, and made us feel unwelcome in front of other customers. I understand that businesses may have questions regarding service animals, but there are respectful and lawful ways to handle those situations. Unfortunately, this was not one of them. Whether or not the restaurant was familiar with ADA requirements, the lack of courtesy and professionalism was unacceptable. I would not recommend this restaurant based on how we were treated.

The food was absolutely amazing, the beef stew was the best beef stew I have ever had. I had a few…read morebites to eat before taking some pics including the stew and shrimp. Staff were attentive, kind and helpful, would absolutely eat here again! The ambiance was a total vibe!

There are no words to describe the incredible experience you will have if you dine at Kitchen…read moreHanzo! The menu is nothing short of spectacular with some of the most interesting and authentic dishes you will find in the area. Quality is extremely high and the staff is so knowledgeable and attentive. All of the preparation and cooking is done right in front of you, and well you just have to go to experience how amazing it is! Highlights were - beef tataki, tuna, and the steamed pike with egg!

Noble Fish did the formerly impossible and made a sushi fan out of me and now this is our go to…read morespot for it. Love the convenience + prices of the pre-made (yet very fresh) rolls because we like to grab & go, but there's the option of ordering specific menu items too. The expansion with White Wolf Japanese Patisserie added a fair amount of seating (and the pastries look lovely). There's also an attached market with produce and international items that's fun to poke through. Appreciate how quick and easy it is to get in and out, and the staff is pleasant.

The success of White Wolf expanded into a space next door that contains an Asian market, a sushi…read morebar, and a coffee bar. Seating is extremely limited. The sushi bar only has five seats. I went on a weekday, ahead of traditional lunch time, and it was packed. The wait for made to order sushi was already 40 minutes. I had hoped to order a latte, but they only had one person working and she ignored me. I settled for premade sushi to go and it was very good. Tuna was fresh and high quality. The premade sushi was also going fast and variety was very limited. It seems they are understaffed to handle the amount of business they have.

I think I found my new favorite Japanese restaurant in Michigan…read more This little gem is tucked away at a corner of a strip mall. Aptly decorated with Japanese theme with cozy and warm seating arrangements, we were absolutely blown away by their fast service and refreshing Nigiri's and delicious appetizers. I went on a dinner date with no reservations. Luckily there was no waiting list so we got seated quickly. We started with some drinks, spicy garlic edamame, and Gyozas! Next we got the Spinach salad thing with couple of Nigiri's. Of all the items the edamame was the only item we didn't care for as it was a little bit on the sweeter side. Man the seared Macarel and Tuna Nigiri was too good. It just melted in our mouth. Trust me the seafood was FRESH. No joke! The spinach salad thing was a refreshing item something we had never had before. It tasted like some type of Kimchi with easy on fermentation! The service was fast and welcoming! Our server the young lad took really good care of us. Took his time to explain the menu and help us! Definitely going back again. There's no reason why we wouldn't. I would highly recommend y'all to give them a shot. Trust me you won't be disappointed.

Korean noodles - seafood - UDON service was friendly& fast…read more Clean & cute place .... Def go back

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 tasked Sharaku with putting together a very large carryout for my party that was separated by…read moreindividual order. Despite placing 5 different carryouts upon them just opening up for dinner they were efficient and were great to work with. There was a small hiccup and the manager rectified the situation immediately and then some which we really appreciated. The food here is one of best japanese cuisine restaurants you can get in michigan. This is one of 2 places in michigan I can expect to get fresh sashimi every time I come in. The food is authentic, no frills, and worth every penny. We particularly love dining in and getting hot tea and dessert or sake with our meals. The staff is kind and hard working, the restaurant is clean, the customer service is top notch, and the food is always fresh. We feel lucky this restaurant is only a 10 minute drive from us but wed drive much further for it if we had to!

It's been a long time since I've come to this place. But it's still consistently fantastic. Located…read morein a plaza with lots of parking. The service is good. The food is delicious. Would recommend going back if you want a traditional authentic delicious Japanese lunch. It's bright in there. Lots of light - very clean.

The thing that strikes me the most about this restaurant is the quality of the ingredients they…read moreused. They used bluefin tuna extensively along with real crab. It's little changes like that that elevate the dish beyond other regular sushi offerings. It was so appreciated! We ordered the spicy tuna roll. It had the excellent tuna and then they put yum sauce on it. That was odd because it masked the beautiful taste of the bluefin tuna, and that made it a miss for me. If you order, do yourself a favor and tell them no sauce. The dragon roll had real snow crab inside and eel and avocado on top. This also had a crunchy topping that I would tell them to hold if I did it again. It didn't really add anything to the dish and it obscurred the taste of the tender eel a bit. Not until I broke open a piece to isolate the snow crab could I truly appreciate the delicate flavor. It got a little lost inside the vibrant roll. The red dragon roll was well balanced and exactly what I was expecting. The bluefin tuna could easily shine on top of this roll. And it did. It was rich and succulent. The tigerlilly roll was lovely and topped with salmon and roe. It says on the menu it was torched. Ours was not. It was perfect the way we got it though, so I wouldn't change anything. I also ordered eel sashimi and the avocado, asparagus and cucumber roll for something refreshing. We all shared the rolls as we had drinks at the bar. Our bartender was attentive, friendly, and brought the sushi along with serving us our drinks. The lychee martini was a hit. What an interesting and slightly tart flavor! It was a light-hearted and fun time and I would go back in a heartbeat .

tl;dr chicken katsu sando was fantastic, would come back to try the other sandwiches. Classic rolls…read morewere also solid, but given the limited number of classic rolls, would probably not return for sushi alone. Service (4.75/5): Our main server was very friendly and gave us a good overview of the menu as it was our first time. They were great and attentive. We were also served by a second server who dropped off our food and disappeared so quickly that we waited a while before they walked by again. When we finally got the chance to ask for soy sauce and sauce dishes, they grabbed the soy sauce from a nearby table and left before we could even get to asking for the sauce dishes. Nothing terrible, but we did feel a little awkward. Food (4/5): Sushi was both good and not good. Of the 3 rolls we ordered, the salmon avocado and tuna avocado were solid; the proportion of fish to rice was great and the fish quality was above average from your typical sushi restaurant. However, the Tigerlily was quite disappointing, especially at $22 for the roll. The roll was torched a bit too long, cooking the salmon almost all the way, but my main gripe was a mysterious creamy sauce that was drizzled on top. The roll ended up being way too heavy and the sauce overpowered the salmon and the little bit of ikura that was sprinkled on top. On the other hand, the chicken katsu sando was really excellent. Chicken was juicy, breading was light and crispy, and the fries were well-seasoned. My only suggestion for the kitchen is to slice the sandwich vertically instead of horizontally; you can see that the bread on half of the sandwich was mostly crust/air instead of the actual bread part. Ambiance (4/5): It's got an upscale, modern feel to it that would probably make a nice environment for a date night or catching up with friends over happy hour. I was there on a Tuesday evening, so it wasn't crowded. There was music playing but it wasn't too loud, so it was easy to have a conversation.