We had tried this place years ago, and haven't been back, because some of the sashimi was fishy. I'm so glad we gave it another try. It was delicious. Every nigiri was amazing! Portions aren't big, but it is quality in every bite. We will definitely be back! read more

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Wow!! The sushi was so good I had to come twice in one week. Truly the best I've ever had! The ambiance inside is so cool, complete with sushi bar seating and intimate table seating. The service has been so friendly and welcoming to my family each time I've been. I recommend making a reservation in advance. Thank you Sharaku, we will be back! read more

Sharaku - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

You are greeted (in Japanese) immediately upon walking in and by everyone from the waitstaff to the sushi chefs as well. The layout, decor, and lighting of the restaurant creates a very intimate dining atmosphere. The price may be high however you are paying for quality and authentic Japanese cuisine. You can taste the freshness of the fish and the food is presented beautifully. It is obvious the effort and care that is put into preparing their food. read more

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This is probably the best japanese restaurant in the metro Detroit area! My parents go regularly for both lunch and dinner, and I always ask to go here when I'm in town. The lunch menu has great sets and for dinner we love all of the izakaya small plates. Super fresh ingredients, we've never had a bad meal here. Their sister restaurant, Kitchen Hanzo has the same izakaya menu, definitely give both places a try! read more

Came here to celebrate anniversary. Again I was impressed by their service and quality of foods. I enjoyed sushi and miso soup very much. read more

Sharaku - Tokujo omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

I tried Today's Lunch Special, Chirashi bowl, but unfortunately, some of the fish had a noticeable smell, which was disappointing. I think I would have been better off sticking with the Lunch Special or Lunch Box. On the bright side, the staff were very friendly and provided great service. read more

As authentic as you can get. Sushi made right, sashimi melts in your mouth. So fresh and delightful. As walk in guests, we were still seated promptly. Everyone else had reservations and we werent sure if we could dine in (or we would have gone to Library) but we gave it a shot and was surprisingly pleased to get a table with very minimal wait time. Ambience is lively and noise level is just enough for a good conversation. Service and hospitality is the much appreciated. Host was accommodating. Our server was attentive and kind. Truly impressed and will be coming back. read more

Sharaku - Chef's selection. Perfectly made and great quality choice of seafood. - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

My husband and I love this authentic Japanese restaurant! They serve such fresh fish, and the people there are so welcoming and nice. We always have such good service and high quality food there. You can really see the sushi chefs' passion and art through their food and the presentation is top notch. The prices are good for the quality. They have a nice sushi bar and private little rooms if you're having a gathering with friends. My husband and I sometimes get a private room to ourselves! read more

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100% authentic Japanese food and 100% fabulous! If only I lived in this city and wasn't just visiting for work travel, I would be a regular at this restaurant. I sent a photo of the menu to my Japanese mother and she said next time I come out here, I have to bring her along from Texas. The sushi was super fresh, the service was what you would expect at a sushi restaurant in Japan which is just the absolute best, most friendly, attentive service ever! The moment you walk in the door, you're welcomed with warm smiles and a friendly "Irasshaimase". Love it. There were so many authentic Japanese dishes on the menu to choose from but dining alone, I couldn't order them all, though I really wanted a little bit of everything. I finally decided on the Chirashi and Kaki-fry. Definitely good choices. I got to try all the different fresh sashimi, the presentation was super cute and the kaki fry was fried to crispy perfection. And just look at the photos! Absolutely perfect! I wanted to try their Chawanmushi (one of my mom's favorites) but guess I'll just have to make a trip back to do so. I wanted ALL the things on their menu. I've been to sushi restaurants all across the US and I must say... this one might actually be one of the best. Even their green tea was on point. Can't tell you how many sushi restaurants serve water downed, luke warm, low quality Japanese green tea. And their miso soup came out pipping hot too! Which is an absolute must. Real Japanese sushi chefs and Japanese servers! You'll feel like you've just crossed over the Pacific to Japan. And you know it's good when the restaurant is packed with patrons and Japanese ones at that. If you like the real deal when it comes to Japanese food, look no further. Plus, their price point is surprisingly affordable! Not like the sushi I paid for in Phoenix last weekend that practically broke the bank. read more

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Expensive fine dining during dinner, reasonable and affordable during lunch! I come here and do take out about once a week for teriyaki salmon lunch special. The quality of fish and veggies never disappoints me. The people I deal with at carry out are super professional and nice. Sometimes I send my child in to pick up and pay and they are very nice to him too. I have had their dinner before and I'm not a fan. Not due to the prices, but I just seem to enjoy the lunch much more. Just a personal preference of course because it tastes the same. I think I just enjoy the lunch environment more. However, the specials they have for dinner can be pretty interesting so always go for those! read more

Service was great! Sushi was super fresh and well made. This is more of an authentic sushi restaurant. You will not find ginger salad or Philly rolls! Overall very good but we have discovered we like "americanized" sushi better LOL read more

Great place for authentic Japanese food. Excellent value for lunch. Greeted by our super hospitable waitress, and it reminded me of how it would be done in Japan - service/guest prioritized, frequent checks on how we were doing, respectful. I got the ma bo ramen, which was a yummy mixture of tofu and ground beef. It certainly satisfied the craving for ramen, and the portion size is generous. It was spicy but not too spicy. I could drink the broth as it was not too salty. Ambiance - you know it's authentic when it's only Japanese people or East Asians dining. I like the atmosphere and environment. Not too loud, and tables are spaced such that privacy is ensured despite a public area. Had a "homey" feeling. Not my first time, and it certainly will not be my last. read more

Sharaku - Ma bo beef ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

The only truly authentic Japanese restaurant I could find near our place in Troy, Michigan, after moving here from California. I believe this restaurant has been around for a long time. Lunch specials are super reasonable. Everything is delicious. It is just so great to be able to eat good authentic sushi in Michigan!!! I can't wait to go back there!!! read more

Amazing, felt like I was back in Japan. Lunch menu is great and prices were very low. Highly recommend this place.

I had heard good things about this place and overall was happy with the experience. I went on a random week night and the place was packed. We ended up getting a table in the back area. Sushi was tasty and well portioned and soba had great texture and was super tasty. My only gripe, was service took pretty long on the noodles. I have no idea how much goes into the preparation, but we waited 45 minutes for a pile of noodles that get dipped into broth. I felt it was long, but they were delicious. From what I ate, definitely worth another try. read more

Sharaku is the gold standard for Japanese food in the area. Ambiance is great, Service is solid and the food is outstanding. A little pricy but it shows in the quality. We usually go here a few times a year only because it's a little out of the way and my wife is Japanese so I get good Japanese food at home. Sharaku is a good date night location. read more

I am so glad I found Sharaku and it was in the same area where we were visiting friends. We went on a Wednesday night pretty late, and it was still relatively busy inside. We sat at the sushi bar in front of Chef Yasu, who was from Okinawa. I was very pleased to find so many authentic dishes on the menu. The evening started with warm wet towels to wipe our hands. I started with saba battera (mackerel pressed sushi in rectangular shape, Osaka-style), which had shiso leaves and ginger pressed in the rice and topped with a sheet of pickled kelp. I also had from the specials "akino" chawanmushi, which had gingko nut, chicken thigh, scallop, shrimp, and kamaboko topped with yuzu peel in a savory egg custard. The chef was intrigued with my palate as I was ordering Japanese favorites. Eric R. got a rainbow roll and scallop nigiri. We both had salmon belly nigiri, and I ordered an uni gunkan. We also ordered the Sharaku roll, which had salmon skin inside, salmon outside, and was topped with ikura, salmon x3! Lots of omega 3s in this meal! We also enjoyed hot tea with our meal, and the staff was very kind in refilling our beverages. As we chatted with Chef Yasu and wrapped up our delicious dinner, he offered us a dessert: mochi stuffed with red bean paste in the style of Niigata prefecture, made by another chef near him. It was very delicious and presented beautifully (see my photo). I would definitely return here if I were back in the area. Itadakimasu! read more

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Great soup and sushi Nice fried options I had one of the fishes was very happy Service good Restaurant feels traditional read more

Literally everything taste good here. You can go wrong even if you order blindly. Usually get their lunch special and bento box. Both are 10/10 in taste, uniqueness and portion. Decided to try the katsudon today. Pork is juicy, tender and well flavored. Well balanced with the soba and other side dishes. Would like to return and try their omakase dinner next time. Also, services is always 10/10. Some of the waitresses don't speak perfect English, but they always greet you with a smile, and very patiently answer all you questions. Definitely the place to try if you want traditional Japanese food! read more

Sharaku - Katsudon - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

Always listen to a native Japanese when they tell you about a restaurant if you want good food. I hosted a dinner Meetup group there. While there was a little of a mix up about sperate checks, the quality of the service was great. We were in one of the private rooms. Our server gladly took everyone's order and most had multiple items. The food came out as it was prepared, so it was a leisurely pace. He also was good at recommending items when needed. Bring to-go boxes when asked. Everyone one enjoyed the food. We were there on a Saturday night and it stormed heavily enough to cause the lights to go off 3 times. The staff handle those with grace. All of our members thanked me for setting this dinner up. A local TV station had this place on during their local shows on Olympic games to show authentic Japanese food after our visit. So you probably will need to make reservations to make sure you get a table. read more

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Food was amazing as always. Service is always fantastic. Servers are attentive, kind and very helpful. This is my favorite sushi restaurant by far read more

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First time trying this restaurant and was immediately impressed. I dined in with a group of 7 and our waitress was so friendly and attentive. My friend made a reservation in advance, which was a good idea since they were quite busy! I ordered the chirashi and loved every single bite. Even the miso soup that came with my dish tasted super authentic. I would highly recommend trying out this Sharaku! The food was top notch, amazing service, and the atmosphere was perfect - what more can you ask for? read more

Sharaku - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

We haven't been here in years and man, was it good! We wanted to order everything! We got the soft shell crab appetizer, miso marinated flounder, salmon + sushi teriyaki combo, and sushi tokujo. Our meals came with miso soup and salad to share. Service was great and so was the food! Can't wait to go back! read more

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One of the most authentic places around! Every year we come to Michigan and visit family this is a must stop! The lunch specials are great and the flavor of food is authentic and homely. The broth in their soup is tasty. I have attached some photos of the Tempura Udon and Tendon lunch specials. Coming from sunny California and visiting a cloudy Michigan, this place brightened my Asian spirit. read more

Sharaku - Tempura Soba and Inari Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

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Authentic. Exceptional. Delicious. Inauspiciously located in West Bloomfield, MI and despite its humble appearances Sharaku is serious about its craft. Exceptional execution and premier quality this traditional Japanese restaurant is a must try for traditional sushi aficionados. Attentive service and delicious eats. read more

Sharaku - Petit Tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

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Delicious food and tremendous service. Tried everything from karaage to sashimi and everything was so good. Good selection of sake as well. Authentic Japanese restaurant experience. Will go again when in town. read more

My husband took me for a short notice plan dinner date at this authentic Japanese cuisine place. It was a new to me place to dine but for him it was few times already. Because he used to live in Novi area. Reception service: We called to make a reservation and glad they are not that busy that night and we can just walk - in. The person who welcome us, he is friendly. He accommodated us right away as there was a table for two was available. Service : The servers were look presentable as they wearing a black uniform outfit and always wearing a mask. Our server is very attentive to us. Checked on us every 10 min. The Manager is at Genba throughout while we were dining. Food: Menu listing, everything on the list all looks delicious. Price point , above average... a little pricey but good. The quality of food definitely exceed my expectation. Ambiance: Interior design, It feels like you are in Japan.. Small entry way but good enough. Sushi bar is so classy and clean. Sushi chefs are so friendly and entertaining as well. Overall: Sharaku is one of the few not just serving authentic Japanese food but staffed by American based Japanese. You are able to experience an almost similar Japanese atmosphere in Japan. Definitely a recommended for an authentic Japanese experience. We are going back for sure. And lastly we enjoyed the unlimited hot tea while and after our dinner. Happy customers here! read more

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Highly impressed! This is the best Japanese food I've had in MI - super fresh and authentic. I've tried both their lunch and dinner menu. The dinner menu is a lot more extensive in terms of options, while the lunch menu is simpler but has special items such as ramen that is not available on the dinner menu. I highly recommend the omakase sushi moriawase which is a chef's assortment of sushi, age dashi, matcha and red bean mochi dessert, soba, and katsudon. The seafood was incredibly fresh. We had a lot of fun trying the different types of fish in the chef's assortment. The age dashi was flavorful with a perfectly crispy and chewy exterior. I was really blown away by the dessert. It was almost too pretty to eat. The mochi exterior had a very high concentration of matcha. It was refreshing to eat after our meal and paired perfectly with the red bean. I have not had a more authentic Japanese dessert outside of Asia in Michigan. The service was top notch even by Asia standards. As soon as we got to our table for dinner, we were immediately provided hot towels to refresh ourselves with, a common practice in Asia. I have never received the hot towels treatment in Michigan. Our server was friendly and quick to clear empty plates and refill our cups of hot water. The aesthetics down to the menu cover and even disposable chopstick style were on point. Love Sharaku. Will definitely be back! read more

Some the best sushi I had in years really raised the bar in the Metro Detroit area. I've been to many places and just from this one experience I really believe they stand with the best. read more

Sharaku - Omakaske - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

Great food (cold soba + inarizushi). Great service. Quiet and no music that I recall. Love to come back! read more

Sharaku - Tempura Soba and Inari Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

So glad we could visit this place again. I ordered the sashimi combo platter. For $33, I was delighted to try a variety of fresh sashimi, a california roll, soup and salad. The house plum wine and hot tea were the perfect accompaniments. For dessert we were treated to some green tea and bean paste ice cream on the house. The staff could not have been more warm and welcoming. It was a wonderful and safe dinner out. I hope Hanzo kitchen their sister restaurant opens soon. read more

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Great sushi and exceptional service. This restaurant has private dining rooms for larger parties and has some of the best sushi in Michigan. The dining experience is authentic and the seafood is very fresh. The food is a little pricier than other restaurants, but here you're paying for the experience and the quality. Most recently, we ordered a selection of sushi, the agedashi tofu, and the kaki fry. We were very pleased with the wide selection of sushi even during the pandemic and the socially distanced seating. read more

Sharaku - Uni, Ikura, etc - Sushi Bars Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

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A friend recommended this place and I am so glad that we finally made it. We came for a quick ramen lunch and they did not disappoint. I had the karamiso ramen set that included fried rice. My daughter got the traditional Shoyu style ramen. She devoured it! The Karamiso is soft, yet spicy with ground beef and vegetables. Oh, the best part is the fact that they were able to perfectly cook the egg with the perfect runny yolk. We will definitely be back to try more. The price is amazing for the quality, very affordable. read more

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Tip: Call ahead to make a reservation You can tell how popular this place is by looking at the number of people waiting for it to open. Food was phenomenal. Our server was able to accommodate us for a larger table since we ordered a LOT of food. Couldn't stop. This place is authentic. Real gem. read more

Food is outstanding and service is always terrific. I love the ambiance because the decor feels Japanese. I lived in Okinawa for two years and have yet to find a Japanese restaurant that I like as much as Sharaku. read more

Stumbled across this place by accident and wow, this could be one of the most authentic sushi places I've been to since I moved to Michigan. From the atmosphere, the decor, the vibe, the menu, the service, the food, everything. The menu is quite huge so I had a hard time deciding what I want because everything looks so good. You don't look for fusion sushi rolls with cream cheese and spicy mayo. Nothing wrong with that, but this is certainly not the place for it. Instead, you will want to go for authentic fresh nigiri and Japanese appetizers and dishes from their kitchen. They have an omakase option which is more simple than other Omakase I've tried but the price was really affordable too. The Omakase includes 6 nigiri, 2 gunkan (uni and ikura), and two 6 pcs maki (salmon & tuna) for two (so double that). The fish was exquisite. So fresh, meaty, and tasty. As it was not a lot of food, we order a bunch on the side including chawan mushi (which cutely has a sad face, I think it was a coincidence), salmon head (it's been SO LONG since I find any place that serves this so I was very happy to find it), and oyster salad. The salmon head was my favorite of all the other kitchen things we ordered. If you never tried salmon head, I recommend you give it a try! It may not sound appetizing, but this is perhaps the fattiest, juiciest, most tender part of the salmon. The part closer to the head and cheeks are butter-like, but the part approaching the body will be meatier just like the flesh. I won't recommend ordering too much because you can feel sick from eating too much, but seriously as long as you don't overstuff yourself you will find yourself coming back for more each time. The price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity that you get. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Michigan. The best Sushi, incredibly fresh. The small plates are all innovative and really good. Ken, the operator is a gracious host. read more

Never a bad night when you stop in at Sharak. Great final date before our baby comes. *This Maguro Natto appetizer was amazing!!!!! read more

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Excellent Japanese restaurant with great hospitality and service. Authentic sushi with great taste. The lunch menu is very reasonable priced, but excellent foods. Highly recommended. read more

Not my favorite. Thought from the high reviews it would be good but was very disappointed with my meal, especially for the price.