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    Ima Noodles

    4.2 (226 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tokyo Street Fries
    Mark P.

    We walked in on a Friday night and waited maybe 10 minutes. They quoted us a bit longer, but we got seated after a quick loop around the block. Started with the togarashi fried tofu bites. They marinate these in something that tastes like a Japanese broth base - really delicious! The tofu has real flavor before you even add the citrus. Best thing we ordered. The Tokyo street fries work well. They drizzle eel sauce over crispy fries. Who knew this would be such a strong combo! I got the unagi don. Ima loads this bowl with eel and pairs it with avocado. The avocado adds a creamy fat that balances the glaze. Not overly sweet and good textures throughout. Although this paired with the Tokyo street fries can be a bit much on the eel sauce. I wouldn't recommend ordering both together. My wife ordered the shoyu ramen. It hit the basics but didn't do much beyond that. The chicken needed more flavor in the broth. Still really solid. Ima always has a chill vibe without being too hectic or too slow. The wait staff were great and super attentive, which we always appreciate!

    Fried CHICKEN Bites
    Nina G.

    This ramen spot is cute on the inside, however lacks some key menu items. I really wanted a creamy tonkotsu broth which is a pretty common menu item at ramen shops, but this place did not have it. I am also used to having pork belly with ramen, however, they only offer pork loin or chicken. The food is pretty good, just not what I was looking for. I was also disappointed because I wanted to try their mezcal cocktail but the server came back later to say that they were out of the ingredients, but didn't offer any sort of recommendation or comparison.

    Glazed Broccolini
    Katy D.

    My friend and I were on a little road trip and asked a local Michigander where to grab lunch. He recommended Ima and since we both love Asian food it was an easy choice. We came at lunchtime, ordered at the host stand, and the food was brought to us. The space was such a vibe with fresh plants, natural light, and locally made fountain sodas in unique flavors. We shared the spicy tuna with rice crisps. We thought it would be crispy rice but it came with little rice cracker chips that were so good and had the perfect crunch. The tuna flavor was spot on. I ordered a side of rice noodles with shoyu broth which was great, but the glazed broccolini was the real star. Great vibes, great food. We will be back next time we are in town.

    Chicken Karrage
    Jason Ray P.

    Ima Midtown immediately caught our attention with its inviting curb appeal, so my friend and I decided to pop in -- and I'm glad we did. I started with the Spicy Chicken Karaage Bites, which lived up to their name in the best way possible -- crispy, flavorful, and packing just the right amount of heat. For my main, I went with the Tori Paitan Ramen featuring smoked pork loin. The broth was rich, layered, and bursting with flavor, with the subtle hint of sesame oil adding a perfect finishing touch. The generous portion of tender smoked pork loin in the bowl was an unexpected (and very welcome) surprise. Overall, Ima Midtown delivers both on presentation and taste, and I'll definitely be back for another bowl.

    Adrianne B.

    Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon with a reservation and was seated immediately. The hostess informed us that they were short staffed that day, but our service was so good, I wouldn't have even noticed it. Started with the Japanese pickles and spicy togarashi tofu, which were the perfect combo. The curry yaki udon was perfectly delicious, especially with the addition of the soft egg and pork belly! The yuzu ginger hard cider was another delight!

    $5 happy hour, 3-6 pm Monday through Friday
    Katy C.

    I was excited to check out Ima Noodles after a visit to the DIA nearby. We were seated right away and I noticed that the dining area is large and a great place for groups. Being close to Wayne State's campus made it full of young people with great happy hour deals - can't beat $5 bao buns, yaki ramen, sake carafes, and Sapporo! Our server was very kind and patient with us while we browsed the large menu. Nate and I ordered the pork belly bao and kimchi yakisoba noodles from the happy hour menu. Our food came out quickly and the buns were perfection - soft and pillowy, and full of tender pork (it was more like pulled pork vs. pork belly, but it was delicious). The noodles were just okay - they were a bit dried out and I didn't notice a lot of kimchi. But for $5 it wasn't a big deal. I loved this cozy spot and would be here often if I lived in the area!

    Miso Ramen with root veggies
    Ranyia T.

    I like the vibe here it's very mellow. The servers are very nice and friendly. Have great recommendations. The Tokyo street fries were so yummy and crispy. I love the seasoning on the steamed edamame. It tangy and spicy. The miso ramen with root veggies was so flavorful the veggies were cooked but still had a bite to them so they were not mushy. My friend loved her chicken pho. I like eating here and any of there locations

    Tori Paitan Ramen
    Lauren D.

    I tried ramen for the first time and ordered the Tori Ramen with pork loin and the pork was amazing, but I wasn't a fan of the noodles. They were slightly undercooked. I also had a hibiscus refresher during happy hour that was really good, with a nice balance of sweetness and alcohol. Overall, a nice experience and I'd come back to try pho next.

    Curry Yaki Udon
    Fran V.

    The vibe of the restaurant is lively especially with the plants hanging off the windows. Our food was really good, I think the only thing missing was spice. We did ask for chili oil and paste on the side but it was still more mild than we expected. Our waitress was great.

    Shoyu Ramen with pork belly
    Ruthy G.

    I came here today for lunch with a friend. It was my first time at this location but I've been to ima izakaya before. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice. Felt like a super comfortable place to come after classes or even just do some work. Our waitress was really nice and didn't rush us at all. The food is where I was left a little underwhelmed. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing was out of this world either. The dumplings were a little chewy and lackluster. I didn't like the spicy sauce that came with them either, but my friend loved the sauce. The ramen was good, very full bowl. The broth was a little oily and the ramen was overcooked :/ I dont know, I'm sure it's not always like this but it was just a little meh for the $35 price.

    Spicy sesame chicken ramen noddles
    Gada F.

    Rich and savory chicken spicy broth with ramen noddles are my favorite. Enjoyed dinner with family and will definitely go back again to try other dishes.

    Tori Paitan Ramen Spicy Tori Ramen
    Kyna V.

    Their ramen was really good and authentic tasting. The service was quick and they have counter service at times. The place is clean and has a cute vibe. This place can get really packed sometimes but it is for a reason!

    Tim T.

    Excellent noodles and also other Asian fare, as well as an assortment of great beverages like coconut sodas. Got the curry udon which was great, and also the potstickers. Also ordered the eel rice bowl with avocado, which was excellent. Finally, the dessert which was called berries and cream was outstanding - tasted like a combination of breakfast cereal and milk plus berries. Great service at the bar/counter and also the interior environment was also very spacious with cool designs. Highly recommended!

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    Great atmosphere, friendly, fast service. Wonderful flavors. My ramen could have been more al dente. Noodles were overcooked.

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    Ask the Community - Ima Noodles

    When will the owner open an izakaya? I'm sure it would be awesome. I think Mike has the ability to establish the best Japanese restaurants in Detroit.

    Are there any gluten-free options?

    Yes. They are noted on the menu with GF. My friend had one of their rice bowls and really enjoyed it

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    My friend arrived first and grabbed the last available table during a busy lunch rush. I am…read moregrateful I did not have to wait since I tend to get hangry. Others following us added their names to the waitlist. The restaurant is small with just a handful of tables. One chef, it appears, prepared all the meals. I barely glanced at the menu; I already knew I was having the ramen. The only question was which one. My friend selected the eel bowl while I had the miso pork soup. The latter was served with sliced pork, bamboo shoots, fish cake, and seaweed. The broth was full of flavor; I enjoyed every slurp. I appreciated that the meal was sizeable and inexpensive - I was able to stretch it to two meals. We did not linger given the number of people waiting.

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