Most sushi places in the metro Detroit area, and especially in the affluent suburbs, are built to target those sushi explorers who order extravagant rolls drenched in multicolored sauces and are called things like dynamite and dragon rolls. Ajishin is not for you. They serve uncomplicated but delicious fares like Kitayama, Kyomizu, Chirashi, curry rice and grilled fish. They are open till 2 for lunch and mostly takeout. And are open 5-8:30 for dinner. The lunch special is amazing. Especially on a cold day. A generous serving of delicious Hot Udon accompanied by a daily roll. All for 9 bucks. Unheard of in this day and age. Rating: Food: 9/10 Value: 10/10 Atmosphere: 6/19 read more

If you read my first review you will get an idea of how awesome this place once was. Unfortunately, they are not changing with the times. Ever since COVID19 they began takeout only service and allow no dine-in option any longer. This place was full of mostly Japanese locals here for lunches and there was a line out the door everyday. Now, not so. They realized with covid and the change in model that they could survive but have been much too lazy to revert back to a traditional restaurant. Why? I have not idea but as you can tell from my writing, I am not pleased. The prices, quality and service were all top notch at one time. Now? Not so much. I really dont want "traditional" or "authentic" food served to me in a styrofoam container that I need to eat in my car or other location. Very, very disappointed with the ownership and their decision to run their restaurant this way. I will not return. read more

THE Best Japanese restaurant in all of Michigan! Try their daily special or anything on their ,emu. Ichiban!! I have been going to Ajishin for over 30 years and the quality of their food has always been consistently delicious. Highly recommend anyone to go, Yummy food. read more

The service and food were 5 stars. I was greeted immediately (although it would be hard not to be-- the interior is small, and the welcome desk is immediately to your right when you walk in.) The menu is strong but limited, which I kind of like- limits decision fatigue, especially after a long day. I ordered the nigiri combo, for the cause. Nigiri is something I've only really gotten into this year, so I'm not an expert, but I know what I like and what I don't. Soft, sticky rice that feels fresh and adhesive but not clumpy, fresh smelling and looking fish. The California roll was a California roll. The nigiri was great however. The shrimp in particular was light and almost creamy tasting? I know that sounds odd but I mean it in a good way. The rest of the fish was good. I even tried eel (this is big for me) for the cause! It was rich and fatty, but not in an unpleasant way as I feared. It was pleasantly sauced, so I was able to try it sans soy sauce and was pleased! I *really* liked the soy sauce here, although they don't give you very much. They also are a bit stingy with the ginger. This was my first time trying tamago, which is a delicately sweetened egg roll stuffed with rice. If you're not used to it, you have to get over the look and just go for it! It's yummy! The restroom was clean but smelled faintly of cigarettes. To be honest... I didn't mind that. It kind of fit with the vibe and gave the restaurant a "real" "edgy" feel, although some people may not appreciate it. The interior is kind of messy and unkempt, but if you keep your eyes on the prize- the food- you'll leave happy! read more

Ajishin - Interior and waiting area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

See all

Was in Novi yesterday, used to eat here often precovid. Got a carry out order, Ajishin chirashi. The owner made it. As you can see in picture, he cut scallop & shrimp in half, maybe more, to look like more . Shrimp is not expensive! Better to go to One World Market nearby for fair portion. read more

Ajishin - Better sushi place on same road. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

See all

I love the grilled fish combo that comes with a big bowl of udon. It's one of the few places with delicious grilled salmon belly. There is also an option to order grilled fish without the rice and udon. I was less impressed with my chirashi bowl. I wish it came with more fish. You can get a slightly better sushi deal down the road at One World Market. Service is friendly. Please be aware that this is a takeout restaurant only. read more

See all

The dining room is still closed even though COVID ended a long time ago. I walked inside and placed my order with the 2 young ladies who were working the cash register. So it's not like they can't find wait staff for the dining room. The same Itamae is behind the counter putting together the sushi. I sat inside while he completed my order. The total came to $32.60. Then the lady asked for a tip! For a take out order! I reluctantly approved a 15% tip figuring some would go to the Itamae. Total was $37.49 after a $4.89 tip. The QUALITY of the sushi still VERY HIGH, but the take-out dining experience is DISAPPOINTING. This why I am giving them just an OK rating. COVID is over! RE-OPEN THE DINING ROOM! read more

This is the real deal for sushi. A fairly small but well executed menu. The owners are Japanese which is unusual these days. The staff is very polite and the restaurant is small so it is take out only. This is the only place I'll get sushi around Detroit. read more

Mainly a takeout spot, they don't have any places to sit down but the process was easy and service was quick. Spot seemed relaxed and family-run. Menu was overall small but the food was very well done. read more

Take out only for dinner! I live in SoCal and this is one spot I'll trust in Michigan for freshness and quality. Amazing prices. Hard to beat. Sushi rice is fantastic and flavorful with sesame seeds and what tastes like rice vinegar. Hack: There is a Ding Tea a mile away, and the owner of Ding Tea was so chill about us eating our takeout Ajishin there (with us purchasing boba ofc). read more

See all

Best food for good price Service is excellent, can't wait when they open to dine in Good location. read more

We've been coming to Ajishin since the day they've opened many years ago. The food is always been consistently good and since it's been carry out ever since the pandemic started, service is always consistent now. I love ordering their lunch specials with udon and sushi, the curry rice, and the grilled fish. Those are my go-tos and have been coming here weekly for as long as I can remember. Parking is in their own lot shared with other plaza inhabitants, but with to gos only, it's easy to get in and out. They are a last bright and and cherry inside. Highly recommend. read more

It hurts me to take away a star, but I've gotta keep things honest. Like so many businesses, Ajishin got hit hard by COVID19 and were forced to transition to a take-out only model. Then, of course, once the world started opening back up, it was hard to get help. Alas, here we are a quarter of the way through 2024, and they're still only offering take out. The quality of their food is still vastly above average, but no take out will match a hot, fresh bowl of udon made for you just a few feet away. Driving it home and reassembling it, you've lost some of the heat of the broth and the crunch of the tempura. It was tough to get a table at Ajishin in the BC times (Before Coronavirus), but people waited because the food and experience were absolutely worth it. Limiting this place to just take-out, limits the overall experience. I hope they'll one day return back to a sit-down experience, and when that day comes, I'll be more than happy to return that last star. read more

Love the Ajishan soup. Sushi is also good. Been coming here since they opened with my family. Highly recommend it.

Best udon hands down. I've been coming here for a decade and the food is still delicious and cheap. Since COVID, the restaurant has remained take-out only. The soup is so flavorful, salty, and umami. They serve other dishes like soba noodles, grilled fish, curry, and sushi which are also fantastic! Great portion sizes too. My top recommendations: - Kiyomizu: super simple udon with minimal toppings. Sooo good and perfect portion -- toppings really fill me up. - Kamogawa: duck udon with mountain vegetables. The duck makes the broth more fatty/rich in flavor and the duck pieces are delicious! - Ajishin: the classic. Contains a bit of everything, extremely filling and delicious. - Curry Rice: a must have! Such a thick and flavorful curry with a little bit of meat. They serve it with shrimp tempura which is so good. You can order a half order to go along with the udon! - Tamago nigiri: all the sushi is fantastic and cheap but the tamago nigiri at Ajishin is delicious and huge! This is a must try if you are ever in the area! read more

See all

I've had Ajishin for over 10 years and every time all the nigiris are fresh and udon always hits the spot. It's nice that I can order two half maikos and eat more sushi instead of filling my stomach with udon mostly. I noticed that they recently have been giving less tempuras for maiko toppings and the fact that you can no longer order belly tuna and sweet raw shrimp are a huge bummer. But I will always come back whenever I crave good sushi and udon! read more

Ajishin is my absolute favorite Japanese restaurant in Michigan! I've been going here for more than 15 years with my family and I love recommending it to friends. When dine-in was open, it would be the homiest, close quarters dinner place. Unfortunately they're still closed for dine-in. In terms of food, they provide the highest quality udon and sushi for very low prices with entrees ranging from $8-$16 typically. My favorites are the Duck Udon, the Curry Udon (Testsugaku), the Curry Rice, the egg nigiri, and the Himuro. The udons and curry are great for when you want a comforting and homey meal whereas the Himuro is a fresh light soba salad with sashimi that's beautiful and one of my favorite meals of all time! Lunch specials are also always a great deal, typically a sushi bowl or rolls with onigiri on the side. TLDR: Ajishin is well worth the wait and drive, come here for great sushi, udon, and more! read more

See all

Exceptional Sushi. Services is polite, genuine, and prompt. Warm Asian atmosphere. Their hand made sushi rolls and Udon noodle bowls are extraordinary. read more

Great quality sushi and udon for a reasonable price- definitely recommend. No onsite seating currently.

They were closed for the holiday and just resumed normal business hours again. I don't know if the prices of the entire menu went up, but the grilled fish set did! The yellowtail grilled fish set is $18 now (!!!) and yellowtail fish only is $11 (!!!). The fish set comes with rice and plain noodles. The grilled fish price is based on the type of fish (I.e. grilled salmon fish set is cheaper). read more

See all

The Ajishin udon is always a hit. It's under $10 and the broth is always super flavorful! A lot of udon in Michigan is usually a miss and I genuinely think Ajishin's is the only one that is consistent and the one that everyone loves. I don't really have much to say about this because... you just have to try it. It's just THAT good. In terms of favorite restaurants in the metro Detroit, I have to say that Ajishin is in my top 3 list. The prices here in general are quite comparable and you can easily be full and satisfied for under $15! I also love their chirashi bowl but it's been awhile since I've had it. read more

Ajishin - Ajishin Udon - super flavorful broth that I always finish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

A friend brought me over as this place is famous for their sushi. The prices isn't too bad but the portion is small. The overall quality is average, which is to be expected based on the price. We shared a udon and a 8 piece nigari. The service was pretty fast and the staff friendly. The restaurant only does take-out now, so plan accordingly! read more

Ajishin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Love love Ajishin! Our favorite place, still take out only. The California Rolls are the best (so fresh and delicious)! If you order Spicy Cali Roll, they add a dollop of spicy on top of the regular roll (I'm not an expert but i think it's a mix of spicy mayo, sesame oil, & masago). The grilled fish is excellent (grilled salmon fillet and cod are our favorite). Note the cod has fish bones so not my hubby's favorite since you have to "dig" thru fish but it's delicious. They have a daily lunch special that changes every day and is a good deal since you get the roll plus soup. The service is so friendly! I love Ajishin! read more

Best Curry Rice in North America. What can I say other than that. I wish they would decide to open the restaurant back open for guests.

My family and I have been enjoying Ajishin's food for years and I realized I haven't written a review. This is one of our main go to restaurants that google maps even alerted me how long it would take to drive to Ajishin randomly one day. Their udon is the best, I typically get the Ajishin udon or the fushimi udon. Their fish specials are fire and I will typically get the salmon. I don't know how they prepare it, but it always comes out perfectly. And their rolls are simple and delicious. Service at Ajishin is always top notch once you're able to get through on the phone. Be patient because they only do carry out since the pandemic so there are a lot of hungry customers calling in to make an order. It's worth the wait! This is probably one of my all time favorite restaurants. read more

This has been my favorite place to get udon for several years. First of all, the prices are unbeatable and very reasonable for what you're getting. They often have specials where you can get a combination of udon and sushi on the side. The seafood is very fresh. I enjoy getting their sashimi plate from time to time. Before the pandemic, this place used to be jam packed with a very long wait time because of how tasty and reasonable their prices are. I respect their decision to remain closed to indoor dining to protect their employees and community. Takeout orders can be placed in the lobby by writing your order down on sheets of paper or over the phone. They offer hand sanitizer and strongly encourage masking/distancing when you pick up your food inside. Love Ajishin! Will definitely be back here. read more

Love this spot. Small menu, very friendly service, delicious food. The Ajishin bowl is my favorite udon there. They are usually really busy during lunch rush so beware of that. They close at 3 and reopen in the evening for dinner, my last visit I arrived at 2:50 and they kindly seated us, brought out sushi and udon bowls within 10 minutes. read more

Ajishin - Ajishin Udon Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

I was craving Japanese curry and the curry rice with pork hit the spot. Also love the Himuro: Cold Udon noodles. Sesame flavored dressing tossed over green salad, raw seafood, shredded eggs, imitation crab, shrimp tempura with mayo sauce. And you can't go wrong with the Ajisjin Udon. read more

See all

My favorite restaurant of all time. Unfortunately they haven't done dine in since Covid but the carry out is still fantastic. Ajishin soup and get the grilled salmon filet or belly. All the nigiri is fresh. read more

Delicious noodles and sushi! This is a top notch Japanese establishment. I love it!!!!

One of the best restaurant experiences I've had in Novi. From when I called to place an order to picking up was nothing less than a wonderful time. I ordered the unagi (eel) chirashi and a basic nigiri plate and they were both fantastic. The eel was incredibly soft and the shredded eggs over rice was perfect. The nigiri had good rice and the fish tasted good too. The food isn't perfect, but it's pretty close. More importantly you can tell it's made with care, even if you don't get the chance to interact with the incredible staff. I'd come here again in a heartbeat. read more

Ajishin - Unagi chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

See all

Great food. The udon is a must. No dine in, but carry out is fine. Service is fine. The sushi is delicious. I recommend the shrimp tempura roll. The ambience is fine, usually a couple of people waiting. read more

This is a great sushi place, but they have not reopened their dining area since the illegal lockdowns imposed by our corrupt governor. It's too far of a drive for take-out. read more

This is our go-to place for sushi! Always tastes great and made fresh. Our sons love getting food from her now too. Our favorites are the California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and spicy salmon. read more

I had Himuro and grilled salmon belly & udon combo. Udon noodles were fresh, broth was clean yet delicious. Also, salmon belly was soft, tender and juicy. They are super busy so give yourself sometime to wait. read more

Ajishin - Grilled salmon belly and udon combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

This place never ceases to amaze me. Even getting takeout this place is amazing. The udon is so flavorful and perfect and the sushi is always fresh. Best. Udon. In. Michigan. read more

See all

So I have been a supporter of Ajishin since I moved to Michigan and everyone I've met has been telling me this is the place to go for Japanese food! Usually the place is small so lines are out the door when they reopen at 5pm! So it's recommended to come 20 mins or so earlier to get in line. However currently they are still doing take out!! They re-opened to take orders from 5pm -8pm (I'm sure they have lunch hours too) Orders were quickly processed even if we had a large order. From udon to grilled cod everything was so good. The grilled cod is my husbands favorite! He always gets this and it's always spot on with their side of rice and ground radish on the side to go with it in one bite! The himuro is my favorite. My friend introduced me to this amazing cold noodle salad. Gives me enough veggie intake and mixed with seafood pieces from salmon, octopus and fried shrimps to scallops as well. It has a balanced but refreshing taste and a definite must try! Sushi is always good :) And they are really famous for their udon but this also comes as a side for a lot of their sets! If you're thinking and finding it hard to choose between a few. Whatever you choose, you will not regret!! read more

See all

I heard about Ajishin before I even moved to Michigan and it didn't disappoint. After about 1.5 years here, Ajishin is one of my favorite places in Michigan! I make sure to take my friends and family who visit from out of town here. My go-to is half curry, half Ajishin udon, and spicy california roll. I sometimes order the tetsugaku udon when I wanna change things up. It's more than enough food and tasty, but for such a great price. You can order half-orders of the udon or curry when you can't decide which one to get. The half orders still come with the normal sides. Currently, they only offer carry-out/pick-up, but it still tastes great after you bring it home. During busy hours, pick-up can take a while depending on what you order, but they'll always give accurate estimates on how long it'll take. (Pictures taken before covid-19) read more

Ajishin - Curry - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

See all

I came here on a weeknight around 6pm and was seated immediately. It was a nice change, considering that it's always packed on the weekends. I ordered the Ajishin Udon with tamago (egg block), and a few rolls. The udon was yummy, albeit a tad lukewarm. The broth was flavorful and the noodles had a nice chewy texture. The egg is one of my favorites; it is on the sweet side but with very good consistency. The rolls were good and didn't stand out particularly. The sushi rice was cooked expertly, not soggy and you can taste the individual grains. Maybe it's the waiting in line, but I remember the food tasting hotter and fresher on the weekends. Still a solid place to eat and the price is very reasonable too! The udon was less than $8. read more

Ajishin - Ajishin udon, spicy tuna, salmon avocado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Cleanest and most fresh raw sushi here, they just know exactly what they're doing, my order has never been wrong here, appreciate this type of service, thank you! read more