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    Azalea

    3.9 (54 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Lychee Blossom Martini
    Truvae D.

    I love the walk down stairs into the restaurant. It's minimalistic with a nice ambiance/vibe at night. The dining room area was busy but the bar was wide open! 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). Other than that, the dining area was very noisy and cold, but clean and well designed. 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.

    Sushi rolls
    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. Very cool ambiance. 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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    Miss Kim - Smashed Potatoes ($6.00)  tossed w Korean chili flakes, paper, salt, sugar. Less smashed than expected.

    Miss Kim

    4.0(383 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Kerrytown, Kerrytown Ann Arbor
    •$$$

    Did Sunday brunch at Miss Kim upon recommendation from a Zingerman's employee who said their…read moretteokbokki was his favorite dish in the entire ZCU (Zingerman's Culinary Universe.) Enjoyed the shredded carrot salad amuse bouche, the street style tteokbokki, smashed potatoes, beet & avocado salad, and the miso butter corn bowl with pork belly and soy butter rice. The food was delicious, appealing in flavor, texture, and presentation. Most of the portions were quite generous. The real estate on our micro-mini 2 top table wasn't quite large enough for the bounty of dishes we ordered. It's a small dining room and they are maximizing the diner-space ratio. I'm SO GLAD I wasn't seated at one of the backless stools at the large communal tables. The tteokbokki was the best I had ever had. But I'm not certain that the rest of the fare fully outpaced my local Korean restaurants with more modest pricing. I would consider returning if in the AA area, at least for a carry out of the incredible tteokbokki.

    Love this place! I've been there three times now and service was always prompt and friendly. I…read morelove the menu, especially how it's so vegetarian friendly and offers many gluten free options. They also have a great drink menu, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Now for food! I really love the countryside potato rice. So filling and comforting. I'd highly recommend getting the soft egg with it (add on for $3). The carrot salad is refreshing and flavorful. My daughter had the fried tofu sandwich. She said it was good but it could have used a little more sauce and she likes the potato rice better. Another dish I'd recommend is the Buddhist lotus root appetizer!

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    Miss Kim - Chocolate Mochi Cake ($7) - not great. Reminds me more of a brownie than mochi. Surprisingly salty. Whipped cream has miso caramel.

    Chocolate Mochi Cake ($7) - not great. Reminds me more of a brownie than mochi. Surprisingly salty. Whipped cream has miso caramel.

    Miss Kim - Beet + Avocado Salad ($14) - good. Roasted local beets, avocado, pickled red onions, toasted walnuts, garlic dressing.

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    Beet + Avocado Salad ($14) - good. Roasted local beets, avocado, pickled red onions, toasted walnuts, garlic dressing.

    Hola Seoul - Popcorn Chicken Box

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    4.1(163 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Downtown, Downtown Ann Arbor

    I've been a fan of Hola Seoul for a while now but recently I've become obsessed! The fried chicken…read morewings are just so perfect. The soy glaze is more of a lacquer on the coating, rather than a penetrating sauce, so the skin stays extra light and crispy, even a day later. I've always been a fan of their tacos but I've recently been going for the bulgogi cup bap. It's the best of all worlds! Rice, some glass noodles, lettuce, and fries, all topped with shaved marinated steak and a drizzle of a spicy mayo. It makes a great meal on it's own, to split, or to enjoy a bit alongside some of the chicken wings (my go to approach). Perfect for a couple of meals! My husband recently started going for the bulgogi bento box which he also loves. It's a hearty portion of bulgogi and white rice with a side salad with ginger dressing and two fried dumplings. He can usually score two meals out of that one, too! A lot of bang for your buck!

    Hola Seoul is one of my favorite spots for Korean-style fried chicken and fusion Korean/Mexican…read morefood. I would say the most popular dishes here are the fried chicken, kimchi fries, and tacos. I really want to try the tteokbokki next time I come. My favorite fried chicken sauces to get are half soy garlic and half spicy. Service is consistently great. The ambiance is casual and chill. Will defs be back!

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    Hola Seoul - Tofu taco, steamed dumplings, kimchi fries, chicken

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    Pacific Rim - Korean-Marinated Ribeye ($30) - with sesame crispy rice, sauteed julienned vegetables, quail egg and Korean chili sauce.

    Pacific Rim

    4.1(604 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Main Street, Downtown Ann Arbor
    •$$$

    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)

    Still my favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor!! Menu is pretty…read moremuch the same for past 30 years but that's a good thing because everything is great!! Decor is clean and comfortable. People who work here are the nicest. Can't wait to go back!!

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    Pacific Rim - Tuna Tartare with Taro Chips

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    Pacific Rim - 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

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    4.5(19 reviews)
    0.9 mi•South University

    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.

    One of the best Korean fried chicken spots in Ann Arbor. There are lots of flavors to choose from,…read moreand the cheeseling fries are also very tasty. Great study treat or post exam meal. Even better with a bear! You can order ahead or order at the counter. I like to take mine to-go since there isn't much seating.

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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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