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    The Gaijin

    4.7 (18 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Teriyaki chicken with noodles
    Aaron C.

    This place is a gem. The owner's hard work really shows in both the quality of the food and the friendly service. It has an unmatched atmosphere that makes it the perfect destination for a late-night bite.

    Tim T.

    Awesome Japanese restaurant that serves very authentic sushi, vegetable appetizers, ramen and more. The chef/owner Remy trained in Japan and is planning to add more components like a Konbini. Interior environs are also very cool because they constantly play 80s music videos and have karaoke. This place will truly take off, so make sure to check it out in Hazel Park! It's also only two weeks old!

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    Anna H.

    Remy the owner was fantastic, him and his staff were welcoming and fast. I felt really comfortable and the overall look of the restaurant was so good. The food was also amazing and made with love and respect to the culture. 10/10 experience I will be back!

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    5 months ago

    Great sushi and chef! Very fun vibes. He says that in the summer there will be Boba tea!

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    8 months ago

    Delicious food, great service! Will absolutely be back to try additional items on the menu!

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    1 year ago

    Great food, (dine in and carry out) service and ambiance! I could eat here every week!

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    10 months ago

    Had take out from here. Food was great, Maybe ordering extra vegetables next time I go.

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    9 months ago

    Great atmosphere good food good service. Made me feel comfortable took care of us while very busy 10/10 would recommend

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    1 year ago

    This small restaurant is a gem. The sushi is great and the bulgolgi was delicious. I will be going back!

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    Remy was very endearing and he was so thankful for when I came in to dine and completely finished my bowl.

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    How this place has a 4.3 rating just escapes me. Let's start out with the super sticky tables and…read morecondiment containers on the tables. Super disgusting! And whoever mops the floors must have an irrational childhood fear of cleaning corners. Although the floors themselves are clean, each corner has a disgusting black buildup of filth. Likewise, the sinks in the bathroom. They have not been cleaned well in a very long time. Food: the beef roll pie is delicious. The marinated beef is OK but should be served cold, not room temperature. The steamed dumplings were OK too. However, the noodle dishes were oily, bland, flavorless, and just seasoned with a sweet brown sauce. Further, there is almost no meat to be found in the noodle dishes. What I had looked to be scraps. I paid three dollars extra to have the wide hand cut noodle. It was basically served raw to me. Service: this place has no concept of service. Food comes out haphazardly. First I got my entrée, then my daughter got her entree, then we got two appetizers. Sometime later, my son got his entrée, and the steamed dumplings came. Never once was an empty dish taken away, and never once was a water glass refilled. Service here is absolutely awful. Other than the beef roll pie, there isn't a single redeeming quality about this place. The food is awful, the service is terrible, all surfaces are sticky and dirty. Avoid this place at all cost.

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    Friday 05/01 around 845PM…read more $13 reg size pho 1 combo (pho dat biet) . It's small. Meatballs were THIN, and was the most meat I received.. 5-6. FLAT pieces. Beef about 3 pieces, brisket 5 , very thin pieces. NO TRIPE- they forgot it. Little onions. 3 tiny pieces of tendon $6 fresh rolls. COLD AF. I understand you eat them "cold" but it was like they pre-rolled them & they sat all day in the fridge until it was ordered. I came in around 845PM. Felt the same temp as my ice cold water they brought out. Pork & shrimp very thin. Peanut sauce was very little, def not enough for 2 rolls. Took one small bite & took it home. As a Vietnamese, Very disappointed. Gave this place another shot & I wish I would've spent my $20 elsewhere. I rlly wanted to like them since they open an hour later than other local joints & it's close to where I stay. Sucks, just got back from airport needed some liquid gold in my life. Came in & ordered in Vietnamese, & she didn't understand me. I should've just walked out idk if it was because I came late, or what. I walked in someone was already there, they had a couple of carry outs, but another table of 2 came in. I took my time sifting thru the noodles to make sure I wasn't tripping. Just go the extra 5-7 mins & stick to Madison heights area or go home & make some eggs & rice til the next day. TO ME, It's rlly not worth it as a Vietnamese person, but you may have a different experience & I hope that you do! I hope this review helps them improve because they knew they was skimpy & that shit was cold af let's be real. Street /parallel parking in Ferndale

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