I went during the afternoon on a Saturday, which is the best time to go for a quick service,…read morebecause other times they are extremely busy. This was my first time, trying the yucky udon miso butter noodles, and it will not be my last. The noodles were so buttery and delicious and hot. You can add any kind of egg or any other toppings any kind of meat and it just increases the deliciousness of the bowl. The chicken karaage is so well seasoned and goes perfectly with all the items in the bowl. And if you don't eat chicken, the tofu karaage is just as crispy and delicious as the chicken and I do not love tofu. It was slower than I would have liked when is not as busy, but our waitress was kind and were very supportive in our food decisions. It can be very intimate inside of the place when it's busy they do have an outside patio, but it gets very hot in the summer.

I was home visiting and met up with a friend at Ima and I'm thankful for her recommendation. Ima…read morewas pretty good! We were seated right away and as we ordered, the tables quickly filled up around us, but the service didn't falter as it got more busy. We started with the miso sesame cucumbers. They were fresh and crunchy and though the sauce seemed like your standard miso salad dressing in a bottle, it was delicious with the added toasted sesame seeds. I ordered the fried chicken karate bowl and the chicken wasn't too dry, rice was cooked well and the kewpie sauce complemented the chicken. My friend loved her miso butter ramen. It was a huge portion and she couldn't eat it all. My only complaint is that the bathrooms could have used a touchup but everything else was great.

Hiroki-san is not just the food, it's the experience! Our server/concierge/pilot guided us on a…read moregreat adventure in dining and really made the night for us. His suggestions helped us navigate through the menu with ease. Can you get great sushi for half the price in Metro Detroit? Yes. But you come here for the "vibes" that the delicacy of the amberjack and grilled skewers of wagyu give you!

Such a great little authentic Japanese spot. I tried raw tuna for the first time here and…read moreabsolutely loved it--it was fresh, flavorful, and a great introduction to something new for me. The chicken ramen was a 10 out of 10--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The setting is very intimate and cozy, which makes the whole experience feel special. Our waitress was also very nice and informative, which made trying something new feel even more comfortable. Definitely a place I'm excited to come back to and explore more of the menu.

Services were provided beautifully and the food was great. The restaurant its self was beautiful…read morelovely music.

I've been here twice now. The first time I came I honestly would have given it a 4 stars... not…read morebecause it wasn't good but because I wasn't the big fan of my roll, the price point, & the hosts weird push to get us to sit at the bar (despite the restaurant being pretty empty). HOWEVER!!! My second visit, I was truly swayed into a 5 stars!! The server was very kind, the hostess was kind! I got the king Ora roll by suggestion of the waiter and I was so glad I did. Such high quality fish, such good flavor!! The bango roll is a pass unless you want something super light and salad like... popcorn lobster roll was pretty standard. Overall I was very happy with my second visit!! Tips: - they serve coke products (always a plus) - they validate parking - the waiters know what they're talking about!!

I loved the pseudo-diner aesthetic of this place, and the TV showing Detroit points of interest,…read morewith obviously photoshopped ramen bowls in front of them. This place is absolutely my vibe. The staff are fantastic, friendly, and very skilled at their jobs. Beverages were refilled, we were checked in with, and felt taken care of. The real star of the show was the food. I came with two of my sons, and we all really enjoyed our ramen bowls. I had the pork belly tonkatsu, one of my sons had the catfish tonkatsu, and the other had the red curry. I absolutely recommend this restaurant, and will be returning very soon!

My husband and I met friends here for dinner. Johnny Noodle King is located on Fort Street just…read moreoutside of Downtown Detroit on the way to Southwest Detroit. Hubby and I laughed at how many times we zipped past the restaurant without noticing it. My husband and I both ordered the Major Tom Khatsu, which has a coconut chicken broth base. The chicken katsu pieces were the perfect level of crispy without being heavily breaded. There was also a nice little kick to the dish, which made it so, so yummy. Our friends got the Shoyu ramen with pork belly, and the Corned Beef ramen. The Shoyu dish seemed to be more enjoyable. Though we stuck with water, cans of Faygo pop seemed to be the drink offerings - other than alcoholic beverages. Areas for improvement include the waiting. Johnny Noodle King is a small place, with a main dining area and then what seems to be a bar area attached. We initially waited by the door for our table along with another small group (we were a party of four). We were then asked to go to the bar area to wait so that it would clear the door, but found it interesting how we were asked to move but not the other group. Also, we were standing away from the doormat we were not obstructing anyone's movements. The wait was long, and we asked if we could order food to the bar area (as opposed to waiting for a table). We were told 'no', yet there was a table full of patrons who were eating. There was no notification system, so our friend had to keep going to the front to see if our table was ready. Don't get me wrong; 'hooray' to Johnny Noodle King for having such great business volume. However, they need a way to manage it so that people will not be put off. Once we were seated, we did have good service from our waitstaff, and the food was very good. My husband and I plan to return to explore more of the menu. Hopefully, we can pick a time of day when waiting won't be such a big issue.

Xushi Ko gets better and better. The sushi pizza and avocado…read morespiral are amazing. Both are absolutely must-try menu items. Service was excellent during my visit today.

What a treat! Such a delightful restaurant, very modern and trendy. I love how their menus are on…read moretablets and they have great customer service from arrival to departure. They have a variety of sushi and other options such as the viral sushi pizza. I will also note that the owner came and checked on us and others several times, that's outstanding customer service to me.

The service was perfect, very professional staff. The ambiance was warm and comfortable The…read morefood and menu have changed. They're riding the hibachi wave. The miso soup was bland and lukewarm. Previously you'd mix the soup at the table. I miss that. The sushi was decent. I didn't like my original drink and they made me something original. I might come back and try again to see if they have their mojo back.

tl;dr chicken katsu sando was fantastic, would come back to try the other sandwiches. Classic rolls…read morewere also solid, but given the limited number of classic rolls, would probably not return for sushi alone. Service (4.75/5): Our main server was very friendly and gave us a good overview of the menu as it was our first time. They were great and attentive. We were also served by a second server who dropped off our food and disappeared so quickly that we waited a while before they walked by again. When we finally got the chance to ask for soy sauce and sauce dishes, they grabbed the soy sauce from a nearby table and left before we could even get to asking for the sauce dishes. Nothing terrible, but we did feel a little awkward. Food (4/5): Sushi was both good and not good. Of the 3 rolls we ordered, the salmon avocado and tuna avocado were solid; the proportion of fish to rice was great and the fish quality was above average from your typical sushi restaurant. However, the Tigerlily was quite disappointing, especially at $22 for the roll. The roll was torched a bit too long, cooking the salmon almost all the way, but my main gripe was a mysterious creamy sauce that was drizzled on top. The roll ended up being way too heavy and the sauce overpowered the salmon and the little bit of ikura that was sprinkled on top. On the other hand, the chicken katsu sando was really excellent. Chicken was juicy, breading was light and crispy, and the fries were well-seasoned. My only suggestion for the kitchen is to slice the sandwich vertically instead of horizontally; you can see that the bread on half of the sandwich was mostly crust/air instead of the actual bread part. Ambiance (4/5): It's got an upscale, modern feel to it that would probably make a nice environment for a date night or catching up with friends over happy hour. I was there on a Tuesday evening, so it wasn't crowded. There was music playing but it wasn't too loud, so it was easy to have a conversation.

Finally got a chance to try Nami! I was definitely influenced via social media. Now, this place…read moreisn't the cheapest (but what is nowadays). However, I feel they are fairly priced. Sushi tacos, you get 2. I tried the marinated salmon. The flavor was good but, FOR ME, I wasn't a fan of the abundance of fish in the taco (it's a texture thing). Aside from that, the taco was still crispy by the time I made it home 14 mins later & packed with flavor. The push up sushi roll was my favorite. Such a cool idea! The Kani (sp) salad was cool too. The crab could have been shredded up more but that's nothing to complain about. Lastly was the strawberry and cream milk bread! Spectacular, give me 14 of em!! I will definitely go back and try the other flavors!

We ordered two of these desserts that everyone seemed to be talking about, so we had to give them a…read moretry. The wait was about 30 minutes, which wasn't surprising because almost everyone there appeared to be ordering the same two flavors. When we finally received them, the portion sizes were actually pretty generous. The banana flavor tasted very similar to banana pudding, rich, creamy, and definitely on the sweeter side. If you like banana pudding desserts, you would probably enjoy this one. My personal favorite was the strawberry and cream. It had a really smooth, creamy texture and a fresh, sweet flavor that wasn't overpowering. Both desserts had a crust that tasted like cinnamon sugar, which added a really nice touch and extra flavor. Overall, they were creamy, flavorful, and definitely worth the wait. If you visit, I would absolutely recommend giving them a try

This place is awesome! I heard it had closed down and then finally reopened and heard good things…read moreso decided to go check it out on a Saturday night. This is counter service so you order then go take a seat and they'll bring it to you. You can get yourself water too at the counter. Prices are quite reasonable also! 16$ for ramen is pretty good when everywhere else it's usually 18 or 19. We got some gyoza as an appetizer and it was delicious with some great crispy bits on it. The ramen itself was very very good, and I like all the ingredients added and the presentation. There is a good amount of pork, greens, and the chili paste adds some nice heat when you mix it in. Overall a really nice bowl of ramen that will certainly fill you up. Everything was clean inside, and service was pretty quick. Overall, highly recommend!!

This was a totally perfect meal. It's bad news for my diet that this place is within walking…read moredistance from me. It's a counter service place where you're given a number and the food is brought to you and our food was brought out very promptly. Prices are reasonable and the food was delish. The gyoza were the perfect start to our meal, and the ramen was the perfect portion to get us full on the last slurp. I love their pork belly and the ramen egg was perfect too. The dollop of chili paste on top brought the perfect amount of heat to this dish and I liked how thin their noodles are. Will definitely be back!