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    Azalea

    3.9 (54 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Lychee Blossom Martini
    Truvae D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the walk down stairs into the restaurant. It's minimalistic with a nice ambiance/vibe at night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room area was busy but the bar was wide open![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mark greeted me very nicely and made sure I was good while dined. I ordered the Lychee Blossom martini but substituted vodka for tequila. I ordered the Firecracker roll and it was chefs kiss! I'll be back!

    Larry W.

    For some context, we went during restaurant week on perhaps the coldest day of the year, so it was likely they were understaffed, and unusually busy. We ordered off of the restaurant week pre fixed menu. The menu was quite generous and had a good bit of variety, including sake and edamame before two appetizers per person, an entree, and optional dessert course. All the food was phenomenal. However, the service was a little disorganized. For starters, when we arrived at our reservation time, the host seemed confused on where to seat us, causing it to take a while for us to be seated. Once seated, our waitress appeared sporadically, and the timing between courses was very strange. We waited a very long time for our appetizers to be brought out, but then one entree was brought out nearly as soon as the appetizers arrived. The other came way later. Before ordering appetizers, I ordered a drink, which did not arrive until right before our dessert arrived. Our waitress did acknowledge that the timing was off and comped the dessert uncharge (it was only $2). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Other than that, the dining area was very noisy and cold, but clean and well designed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All in all, the food was excellent and made the experience worth it.

    Rolls
    Ike R.

    Saturday night. Place is pretty busy. Ordered a number of sushi rolls. We hadthe sake salmon, caterpillar and the cucumber rolls pop. I ordered the lychee martini and my friend a cosmopolitan. Both drinks were a little sweet. The sushi was fresh and creative. The portion size was generous. We ordered a second drink and requested to be made less sweet. I don't believe the bartender got the message, as he was also waiting tables. It was not less sweet. They apologized that they were a little short staffed. Overall was happy with the dining experience and would go back again. They are right by the Ark, so make it a convenient place to eat before a show. It is downstairs, and this gives it a cozy, yet modern vibe.

    Beth H.

    First time in since the rebranding. The menu looks interesting. No happy hour on Fridays. The place as empty. I sat at the bar, order a peach tea whiskey drink and a roll. I was very surprised that the roll was nearly tasteless. It looked great. Seemed fresh. Just no taste. The drink was fine but should have been a full glass for $14. Staff was great. Just boring. No one else there. $50 for a roll and drink with tip. I'll try them again and hope for better next time.

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    Kevin Z.

    The ambiance was great! The new transition to new ownership resulted in a better menu for sure for the price. Our server was also awesome and was super helpful. However, the food was not the greatest. To start with the drink, the Azalea (pink drink) wasn't too bad although I wasn't a fan of the dried coconut flake on top. The Tokyo peach drink though tasted pretty much like diluted orange juice. I didn't really get much else in it as it was overpowered. All of their seafood didn't really taste fresh, from the tuna to salmon. The seafood paella was pretty good, although the seafood in there was ok and the mussels tasted weird. The quality just didn't seem right for the price, but I hope it will get better!

    Pork Ribs starter
    Sofia M.

    Best Asian ribs in town! Loved that soy sauce-y sauce they came with. The food was flavorful, but be aware it's $$$$ level expensive here. This seems like a good new spot in town for a fancy date or special occasion, not somewhere you would go regularly to eat. Main complaint is the place is difficult to find! It's a one door entrance and the logo is kind of difficult to see on it...the restaurant name needs to be bigger at least. Didn't mind that the restaurant was a basement restaurant, it fit the eclectic, dark ambiance.

    D M.

    Very good sushi. Excellent service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A hidden gem in downtown Ann Arbor.

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    Andrew G.

    Came for an early Wednesday dinner and the place was pretty empty. It took us a minute to figure out that the main restaurant is in the basement before we headed down the stairs to get to the reception desk. SERVICE was excellent with food coming from the kitchen quickly and frequent water refills and checkins from our waiter. They weren't offering their Japanese wagyu that day which was disappointing to find out only when we tried to order. For FOOD, we got the grilled angus short ribs, gochujang rigatoni, korean fried chicken, salmon on the beach roll, and fire cracker roll. My favorite was the short ribs and the chives they came on however I couldn't taste the shishito peppers and the smashed potatoes were bland and didn't contribute much to the dish. The gochujang rigatoni was flavorful with a medium amount of spice. The korean fried chicken was not what I expected in that the batter was a tempura batter and I would have liked a more traditional, heavier korean fried chicken batter. My fiance's favorite was the fire cracker roll. She found the salmon on the beach roll a little disappointing as it was just lukewarm when it's listed as a baked roll. AMBIANCE was somewhat cold, monotone, and dark which didn't seem to match the vibe of a early summer evening dinner. I would've given a 3.5 stars if that was an option but in lieu, overall I give Azalea 4 stars.

    Dolsot Mushroom Rice Bowl , Sea Bass
    Ethan M.

    Food: Dolsot: creative variety of mushrooms to bring slight different flavor profiles to the dish. Sizzling and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Almost like a risotto. 7/10 Sea Bass: Sauce had almost zero flavor was totally botched. Bass was cooked decently well but a little dry. Radishes were just a weird addition. 5/10 Tteokbokki: Rich, creamy and cheesy. Truffle shavings obviously weren't fresh but a decent touch. Runny egg as well. 6.5/10 Fried Chicken: Really nice acidic sauce and a brilliantly brined tender chicken. Large chunks of meat perfectly tender. Could've done with more crisp. 8/10 Service: Untrained service members but good enough for Ann Arbor and give great effort to attentiveness. 7/10 Ambiance: good ambiance and lighting. Decoration is very dark and modern and is a fantastic foundation. Art choices, and other decor such has the attempted fountain and bonsai trees obviously lacked any taste and brought down the great skeleton. Great walkway into the restaurant. 7/10

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    Great food, service and ambiance. Would definitely go back! Recommend the cauliflower appetizer. Drinks were so good too!

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    Sensational food, great service, and perfect atmosphere. Will definitely return to try out the rest of the menu

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    The Seoul

    The Seoul

    4.0
    (85 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Clean, good food, and friendly employees!…read more Parking is the only difficult thing (the elevator was broken in the nearest parking garage so we couldn't park there since we have a baby with us and it was cold outside). Thankfully my husband found a spot right on the street! I chose KBBQ for my birthday dinner and my husband found this place. They have a good variety of side dishes (pumpkin, mashed potato, spicy fish cakes, etc)! The food was good and we liked the meat! The brisket wasn't too thin and the steak was delish!! They have decoration very similar to Kimchi Box with neon signs and art featuring scenes from Seoul. The employees were friendly. We want to return and try other dishes on their menu!

    Based on 3-4 visits…read more For background I have spent allot of time in Korea as my wife is Korean. I am not obsessed with getting food that is authentic as long as it is good. This place is aligned fairly well though with food in Korea though ie not highly westernized. This place is in the center of the college area on Liberty and State street. The selection is not extensive but the basics are here including BBQ. Side dishes are decent, Kimchi, which is fundamental to any Korean meal and varies by region, is always included and people have strong opinions about. Theirs is OK but not top notch. Other side dishes are decent. Whatever we ordered, BBQ, Yuk Gae Jang, Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap (Rice. Vegetables and beef inn stone pot), other was pretty good.....just like Seoul Garden used to be before ownership change. We used to go almost exclusively to Seoul Garden near the mall off Boardwalk but after ownership change stopped as the taste changed significantly and not for the better. Its nice to have The Seoul is an option. They have beer and soju (Ubiquitous Korean liquor in Korea that along with Kimchi is many Koreans blood) Environment of the restaurant is modern but still a bit cozy. Overall, definitely worth a try. While we are at it, I have spent allot of time in Japan on business (some vacationing too) and I know it's trendy to go there now especially with the exchange rate, and by all means go, allot to see and experience (and eat!) there. But don't overlook Korea. The two countries have a torrid history and don't want to admit they are similar in many ways....but they are and Korea is loaded with great places to go and food to eat. Traveling can be done on any budget, feel free to reach out if you want to learn more. Also love to hear from experienced travelers, love to learn of new places and things to do.

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    Bulgogi Bibimbap ($12)
    Bulgogi Bibimbap ($12)
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    Tomukun Korean Barbeque

    Tomukun Korean Barbeque

    4.0
    (514 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I love checking out Korean restaurants whenever I can, so I was so excited to try Tomukun with…read morefriend and fellow Elite, Tiffany S. We met up for lunch recently and had a great experience. Nate and I first went into the wrong restaurant - they also have a more casual noodle spot next door, so be sure you know where you're meeting/going! We hadn't figured out if we wanted to do Korean BBQ or not when we first arrived, but we ended up choosing from the lunch specials/combos menu which was a great value. Plus I can never decide what I want, so it was great to be able to get a combo with two different options. I went with the bulgogi/nengmyun combo and we also got an order of mandoo to share. Our server was super patient and helpful with navigating the menu. The food came out quickly and everything was pretty tasty - I loved the mandoo (dumplings) - they were big and filled nicely. The nengmyun was good, not the best version of this dish that I've had, but it's hard to find in my city so I was happy to have theirs. I loved the spicy pork bulgogi; super flavorful and not too spicy. Nate got the sundubu stew which was delicious and quite spicy! The portions were large, especially for the price. I always forget how great it is eating in college towns - things can be way cheaper! Parking here is a bit tricky as it is anywhere downtown, but we lucked out with a street meter nearby. I will definitely be back to Tomukun in the future.

    I come here often, and to me that earns a solid 5 stars. The service is consistently helpful and…read morekind, and the food is reliably good in both taste and presentation. The concept of the restaurant is fun, and the space is always clean. There can be a wait for a table on weekends, but I wouldn't call that a negative, just something to keep in mind.

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    Seated at a table with another couple
    Korean beef stone bowl
    Korean beef stone bowl
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    Pacific Rim

    Pacific Rim

    4.1
    (604 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Had the Korean ribeye at Pacific Rim, it came with a salad. I was in Ann Arbor with a large group…read moreof friends, we ate outside, the service was fast and the servers were friendly and helpful. The ribeye was cooked perfectly, it was tender and full of flavor. Recommend

    Korean-Marinated Ribeye (5/5): Very generous portion of meat that was tender and nicely grilled…read more The crispy rice was fantastic and the veggies paired nicely with the meat. Definitely my go-to entree. Thai-Style Calamari (5/5): One of THE main reasons I love Pacific Rim so much. This is the best calamari appetizer I've had. Lightly breaded and fresh. The sweet chili sauce is perfect. Thai Peanut Noodles (4/5): The noodles had great texture and the Thai peanut sauce was delicious. The tofu wasn't really crispy and I personally would've loved the option to add some meat. Lamb Dumpling (4/5): Lots of meat in the filling and didn't taste gamy at all. Limited time special. Shrimp Shumai (4/5): Really enjoyed the wonton wrapper. Shrimp flavor came through nicely. Limited time special. House Salad (4/5): Light and fresh. The soy based dressing was sweet, slightly acidic, and not at all overpowering. Warm Chocolate Cake (4/5): Delicious cake with a warm, gooey inside. I personally don't like coconut or chocolate and fruit desserts, but I still enjoyed this a lot. Creme Brulee Tasting (4/5) : Green tea, pumpkin spice, and ginger creme brulees. Loved getting to try a little bit of each flavor (green tea was my favorite). Spiced Caramel Pear (3/5): Not my favorite since I don't generally like cooked fruit. The mascarpone cream and shortbread were good though. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

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    Tuna Tartare with Taro Chips
    Tuna Tartare with Taro Chips ($10) - Diced tuna, avocado, wakame seaweed, scallions and togarashi. Served with housemade taro chips

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    Noori Chicken Ann Arbor

    4.5
    (19 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Yum!! The best KFC (Korean fried chicken) in Ann Arbor. It's a little pricy but the quality is…read moredefinitely there. I ordered the 8 piece chili soy wings and they were amazing--perfect amount of spicy and slightly sweet, and cooked perfectly. I ordered on the kiosk upon walking in, which was convenient. My order took about 15 mins to be ready, which was because they were making the wings fresh. They have a screen behind the counter showing the approx wait times for the order. The wings were packed well and survived the drive home, so I imagine they would stay good for delivery. They smelled so good, my uber driver who drove me home asked me about them and said she was going to go there after her shift lol. Def recommend!

    My best friend wanted to go to Noori Chicken for her birthday lunch while we were in Ann Arbor, so…read morethat's what we did. We'd been shopping on the other side of campus, so drove to this side and eventually found parking in a parking garage, but the garage was being worked on, so parking was limited. There was a bit of a wait for food at lunch time on a Tuesday, but we were in tourist mode, and didn't mind waiting. While waiting, I bought a cookie from the deli a few storefronts away, and were able to sit at their tables. Noori doesn't offer any outdoor seating. Since we ordered at lunch time at a weekday, we were able to get a lunch deal, which was a nice bonus. We ordered two flavors of chicken to split between our group. I forget what we got, but we got the best seller, and then the flavor covered in sauce. The sauce was spicier than we expected. I think we got fries too, but they were pretty forgettable. I didn't think the chicken was anything special, but it served as a protein to balance out my cookie and other sweet treats we got throughout the day.

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    Noori Chicken Ann Arbor
    Wings 8 Pcs (Soy Garlic Sauce, Sweet & Mild Sauce) and Magic Fries
    Wings 8 Pcs (Soy Garlic Sauce, Sweet & Mild Sauce) and Magic Fries
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