I think this is my favorite sushi in the city!! I got it delivered last night -- a salmon roll and a bluefin scallion -- both so so good! The miso soup wasn't my fave but mostly because it wasn't hot. I should have gotten edamame! I love this placeee read more

The Goblin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Stopped here on Sunday afternoon for dinner. The vibes were young and vibey. The food was good. Service was prompt. You can just take a seat, order and pay at the table. read more

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Stopped here before a show at the theater nearby and had an ask me meal! Loves One Piece playing in the back. My crab hand roll was delicious. Also enjoyed my rice bowl. I feel like they are a little small, but a decent amount of food. Solid miso soup, too. I'd love to go back for another hand roll and try more of their menu sometime! read more

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What!! Was so surprised and impressed by The Goblin! It's casual digs adjacent to the vibrant Mexicantown area, and near Michigan Central Station and Corktown. There's a parking lot behind the restaurant. Moderate amount of table seating, and you can sit at the sushi bar as well. GREAT sushi! Premium menu items that aren't easy to find everywhere. I tried the Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna and the Otoro + Scallion Roll. Wow. The crispy rice base was so crispy and warm, the tuna and toppings yummy. Good kick to it between the spicy sauce and the fresh jalapeño! The otoro absolutely melted in my mouth. Incredible flavor, fresh and tasted high quality. Decent pricing for premium picks! read more

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By far my favorite sushi spot! The sushi is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I highly recommend the Firecracker Roll, it's definitely a must-try! The staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming, the restaurant is very clean, and you can tell they pay attention to every little detail. They even have a TV playing anime, which adds a unique touch to the atmosphere. Great food, great service, and an overall amazing experience every time! read more

Wow!!! This place is a hidden gem. It's cute, small, clean, casual, a perfect spot to grab lunch anytime. The service was friendly and helpful. We felt welcomed and were assisted at all times. The quality of food was great. I was happy they had Gluten free soy sauce and options. The presentation was perfection, and the portion sizes were also well put together. I definitely will be returning. read more

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Sushi and service was amazing! Cute little spot in southwest detroit! Would definitely recommend and come again! read more

The Goblin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Great customer service. I ordered online for pick up and it was good. It was a vibe food wise that fed a craving. read more

The Goblin - First time! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

A very sad and expensive build a bowl (ordered from Postmates). Via manager, the Build a Bowls get smaller portions than set bowls. Also ends up being more expensive. Not made clear on menus so watch out for that! Very misleading. read more

The Goblin - Sad Build A Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Super nice crew with a ton of experience and consideration to the guests needs. Of course they asked about allergies and offered water with plenty of other options to choose from behind the register. The vibe is very playful yet organized. Upscale where it matters but reasonable. Pricing is great! Menu items are more plentiful online. ITS THE ONLY SUSHI PLACE BY MEXICAN VILLAGE!! No problem parking and allergy friendly. read more

The Goblin - Shrimp Tempura Roll (half eaten) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Visited The Goblin in Detroit and was impressed by the quality of the sushi overall. We ordered the Salmon Blossom, Fire Cracker Roll, California Roll, and the Otoro Bowl. The fish was exceptionally fresh with great cuts, clean flavor, and beautifully plated. The Otoro Bowl was a standout - rich, delicate, and definitely a must-try. I wasn't totally sold on the imitation crab that was used in both the Salmon Blossom and Fire Cracker Roll. It felt unnecessary, especially given how high-quality the rest of the ingredients were. Still, they were tasty overall. Service was a bit slower than expected, but nothing worth docking points over. The staff was polite and the vibe was relaxed. I'd definitely come back, but next time I'll probably stick to the more traditional offerings like hand rolls, sashimi, and nigiri, because that's clearly where this spot shines. read more

Goblin is my go-to spot for casual sushi in the city. Their fish is quite fresh and tasty, and their rolls are pretty fun. Truly the best thing is just well made simple rolls and goblin does that pretty amazingly. It has a super clean aesthetic and the staff is also so nice and welcoming. Whether it's takeout or dining in, goblin is your spot. read more

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Little gem in southwest Detroit. Usually, I go to southwest for Mexican food but the place pop up and had to give it a try late at night. They close at 10pm. They serve Korean and Japanese sushi, everything is freshly made and reasonably price. Very bright and white on the inside, not a typical Japanese restaurant design, more like a Japanese convenient store/ cafe type of setup. Better come and try this restaurant before SW get gentrify and more traffic. read more

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Yum! They have a huge menu, and there are so many interesting things on it. Today we ordered the Alaska, Green Goblin veggie, the Winter and the BBQ eel rolls. We also got the steak nigiri (order that!) and miso soup and a house salad. I loved the flavor of all of the rolls and the fish and veggies were very fresh. Perfectly cooked sushi rice; not mushy. My favorite thing was the steak nigiri - I ordered it because I can't say I've seen anything like that on other menus, and it was absolutely delicious. Very tender. I will say that I've had better miso soup - it lacked salt and flavor - but everything else was delicious. We ordered through DoorDash, and they were right on time. I will for sure be ordering from them again. read more

One of my favorite go to sushi places near me!! The service is always so friendly- we were given complimentary cucumber appetizers when we were seated! If you're not getting the crispy rice, what are you doing??? My two friends and I also tried out the penguin tray and it was AMAZING. My favorite was the torched salmon with crab meat, the smokiness was the perfect touch. It's definitely worth it for the price and we even had leftovers to bring home. Also, the chefs created a beautiful platter for us like cmon now!!! The penguin made out nori and rice, the ginger rose, cucumber butterfly and sushi caterpillar omg read more

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Baked mussels are awesome! Low key atmosphere and friendly staff. I would return again and again.

One of my favorite places, the staff here are wonderful and the food is amazing. The rolls are always sizable and taste delicious, the inside is very cute as well. read more

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I was excited to try this place based upon the reviews. It was ok but my experience wasn't what I was expected after reading all of the high praise. I stopped by on a weekday evening and they weren't terribly busy. It took a while for the staff to notice me waiting, when they did I was invited to sit wherever I liked. The server was cordial but not very attentive. My miso soup had virtually no tofu in it. The flavor was good but it definitely needed to have tofu added. Then my maki rolls arrived. They were sloppily placed on the serving board and the rolls were not evenly cut. Some pieces had huge chunks of fish while others had almost none. I think I'll look for other sushi options upon my next return to the area. read more

One of my favorite sushi places. They have way more options than the other spots in Detroit. I love the crispy rice and the penguin tray that comes with a little rice penguin. I've only gotten takeout from here, but it's so cute inside. It's on the smaller side, but they also have some outdoor seating. read more

What a cute little hidden Detroit gem! My sister and I stopped in here before a concert and had a wonderful experience! Everything was SO fresh and the presentation was perfect. Our waitress was very attentive & everything came out pretty quickly. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Great spot for sushi! Super fresh, straightforward nigiri and maki menu, good price point, a great location, and fast/friendly service. Recommended! read more

The Goblin - Sushi platter for 3! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

My favorite form of profiling is when I get excited to go to a restaurant and i walk and the first thing they ask is if I'm here for DoorDash. Other than that, the service was mediocre. They acted like they were scared to take my order. All of the tables were dirty. The sushi was decently priced but did not taste that fresh. I don't see why this place has such high reviews. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Wow! I didn't know what I'd been missing until I tried The Goblin--this sushi redefined "quality" for me. A friend recommended it as a hidden gem in Detroit, and they were so right. I ordered takeout last night, and every bite was incredible. I tried the Nigiri Set (with the Firecracker Roll) and a Chicken Teriyaki Roll with avocado instead of cream cheese. The flavors and quality of the fish were top-notch--fresh, flavorful, and seriously impressive. This was way more than enough food for one person, and I have leftovers for lunch now today! As my friend put it: "If a place has real soft shell crab, you know it's legit." Can't wait to order again! read more

The Goblin - Chicken teriyaki roll, firecracker roll, nigiri set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Sushi is always fresh and flavorful. Service is always friendly and efficient. Their mochi is delicious too! My favorite sushi spot in Detroit. read more

This place is a gem! The sushi is incredibly fresh and high quality, and the staff is super friendly and attentive. I loved the chef's menu of the with items for the day, especially the Salmon Blossom--it was absolutely delicious! Hopefully, it becomes a regular item because I'd order it every time. Also, they have a bar next door is such a great addition! It's cozy, inviting, and perfect for a quick drink or hangout with friends. read more

I the restaurant is small but quaint with a fun vibe ! Our server was friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. The salmon in the Alaskan roll had a smooth buttery taste that was out of this world! I would highly recommend trying this restaurant! read more

The Goblin - Yellowtail Inferno Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll , Alaskan roll ,Hot Sake Large and Jameson Ginger & Lime - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Mmm mmm mmm! Found this place via a raving recommendation from a grocery store clerk. So glad I decided to check it out. This place is very cute. Simple yet great rolls. Super fresh and generous portions for a decent price point. Service was also excellent, I posted up with my laptop to do some work and I never felt like I was being rushed out so I greatly appreciate the courtesy. Would love to visit again if I'm ever in town again! read more

The Goblin - Alaska roll, spicy tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I love sushi, and I love Southwest Detroit. Being so close to home, I'd love to see this place reach its full potential. I have only ever gotten takeout five or so times, so can't really comment on the service but will say my order is always promptly prepared, the inside is really cute, and the staff seems friendly. The sushi is just okay. The texture is consistently off, almost chewy. I think it's the nori. Today I had a salmon roll and shrimp tempura, and the flavor of the shrimp tempura was so off. I hope tweaks can be made so I can continue to support. read more

Delicious, quaint, modern. Absolutely would go back to try more. A little confusing if we order at the main counter but I believe one of the owners comes around and they have the toast system. It's friendly and seems and to really be a staple with the SW area. Crispy rice crab roll, mango roll, mussels, and spicy tuna bowl. YUM read more

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The Goblin is unexpectedly intimate and modern for a sushi spot! It's small with a very few amount of tables, we got the sense that most people come here to pick up food and witnessed as much during the time we were sitting here and saw so many come through picking up their orders. There's probably only 4-5 tables in this area where you can actually sit down and eat. The decor is bright, minimalistic, cute, and modern, so even if you come here for dinner, you feel like it's the middle of the day. They have music videos playing on one wall for additional ambiance and very casual menus as well for you to peruse. My friends and I ended up all getting some rolls and they were all delicious! The quality of the ingredients is good and you can tell things here are fresh, which is especially important given how much of the menu is raw. I highly recommend The Goblin for all your sushi cravings! I probably wouldn't dine-in here again given how casual it is (we dined in because we had time to kill before heading to the adjoining bar in the same building during the holidays to meet up with other friends of ours), but rather come here often to pick up sushi to take home to enjoy! They're wonderful and I'll definitely be back soon! read more

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Went here thinking we could also catch the holiday pop up next store as well and next store already packed. Fortunately we were early and although this is not a huge restaurant we were able to get a table. They were hopping with take out orders for sure! The nigiri was fresh as was the tuna. Well done and tasty. My friend had chicken teriyaki and the chicken was a bit overdone. I wasn't a fan of my miso soup as it had a bitter taste to it. The fish though was amazing, fresh, and dee- lish- ous! Make sure to have time just in case they are busy or alternate place to eat. Highly recommend and very reasonable prices. read more

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I have passed the goblin many times. I am glad I finally got a chance to go in, the food was great. I ordered the caterpillar it was delicious. The staff was kind, it's a cute sushi spot that's very chill. I will most definitely be going back. read more

The Goblin has become one of my favorite places to get sushi! There are a wide variety of sushi choices to choose from for a reasonable price and they are always made fresh. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the dining area is always clean and cozy. This is definitely a nice gem in Detroit! read more

The Goblin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Wow! The food here is so delicious! We got the yellow tail nachos for an appetizer and I wish it was a whole meal! The flavor and texture was superb. The baked mussels were delicious as well and the plating was so cute! I should've taken a picture but I dug right in before I thought about it. The dragon roll and the new year new you rolls were good. The service was really good also. Finally the plum wine is always a good choice! read more

For NYE we decided to do a bunch of grazing options at home and I had seen The Goblin platters here on Yelp and on IG and decided that we had to have one as part of our spread. I placed an order through their website (super easy!) and IDed the time we wanted based on some other errands we had to run in town. When we arrived we pulled up to the side of the building and as soon as it was ready they ran it right out to us in the car. I didn't have to call or do anything since they had the make and model of our car in the order. We got the panda platter and it was a generous spread of several rolls including a spicy tuna, salmon, cucumber, crab, and more. We got a few different dipping sauces like soy and spicy mayo and we had a great feast! The fish was fresh and delicious and the portion size was more than generous given the price point. I'm pretty sure every time I go into Detroit now I'll be ordering a platter to go for feasting! Especially since it's so easy! read more

The Goblin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This particular location has had a thousand lives, often showcasing a trendy food spot that flames out as fast as it's meteoric rise. I hope this isn't the case with The Goblin as it has been a craveable bit of sushi heaven since it's first location opened in Clinton Township. I've loved every roll I've gotten from the Goblin, but I'm mostly in love with their bowls and their nigiri/sashimi selection and quality. The avo/salmon bowl, for only $9, is generously filled to the brim with bright colored and fresh goodies. The torched salmon and scallops are a can't-miss. Even their bbq eel tastes a level up from most sushi places. Have to mention the decor and vibes inside as well, very cool, clean, and quite Instagrammable lol. I hope The Goblin can call this location home for a while to come! read more

The Goblin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

OBSESSED. Quality, price, presentation and creativity: slam dunk! Especially love the Yellowtail Inferno roll. The tuna tare tare is killer. Every time we come we try something new and love it. Extra points for super cute ambiance. read more

Excellent food, service, great prices, ambiance!!! Very friendly staff!! If you are a sushi lover and on a budget this is the place. Clean and safe!! read more

Great food and people. Overall nice vibe and friendly staff. Enjoyed a salmon bowl that was fresh and tasty. Will come again!

From start to finish it wasn't good. I ordered green tea and it was bagged green tea in a togo cup with a plastic lid that was warping from the heat. The sushi was over sauced to make up for the old rice. The baked mussles were flooded in kewpie to the point it barely tasted like muscles. Service was also very slow. Everthing took about 50 minutes to get to us read more