I've been to Ima twice, but can't remember what I got the first time - on my second visit, I got the pork tonkotsu ramen and a chicken bao and really enjoyed both. Service was very pleasant and the space is nice. read more

Ima Noodles had warm, healthy, fresh food in a cold winter day in Detroit. I got the seafood ramen, which as listed as "spicy", but it was pretty gentle. All the fresh seafood made for a nice flavor to the dish. My husband liked his Forrest ramen. It was loaded with a variety of mushrooms, which was key to his meal. read more

Ima Noodles - Forrest Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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We were looking for something soothing and warm to eat as we just finished attending the red wings game. Hockey games bring the shivers with the cool temperatures; combine it with the outside weather in October and your body is screaming for something hot to fill you up. Ramen handles that easily in a pinch and IMA is what we found. Aside from ramen, there's some fried sharables, rice bowls, udon, and pho options. I decided on the spicy pork udon and pops went with the spicy tori ramen w/ pork belly. My dish had a good amount of noodles with smoked pork loin and a soft egg. All the broths are vegan and the udon and ramen come garnished with scallions, nori, and market greens. The chili bone broth for the udon had tenderness and hints of chili for some spice which I liked. They had more garlic and chili oil in the dish than I'm used too but overall it was a hearty udon soup. My dad loved his spicy tori ramen especially after he added the pork belly to the pork loin. The chicken bone broth had a nice color that gave a cool presentation. I'm impressed that a place like this exists in Detroit and it appears to be a local favorite as there was a decent amount of people inside at 930ish on a Saturday evening. Most people were there for ramen/pho but some came specifically for their cocktails which has some character; likely tastes delish too. No alcohol for me that night since I was the designated driver. But next time, I shall partake. read more

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We loved it! The pho was my favorite though. It had an incredibly fresh taste to it. It wasn't heavy at all. The ramen was really good, but it's a heavy dish. The fries were only ok. But that pho!!! I think about it often. read more

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I've been to this place a few times now, both locations. I always absolutely love my food. They have great flavor no matter what dish I get. I absolutely love their dumplings. I could get 10 orders of these and eat them all day. I wish they had a menu just for dumplings because theirs are fantastic. All of their food is fantastic though. I highly recommend this place. Great food, great service, plenty of tables so they're good for groups. Don't forget to pay for your street parking! Tickets are $45. read more

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Great apps and ramen. I almost always order the Glazed broccolini, Steamed Edamame, and Togarashi Fried Tofu Bites, and like to try a different ramen each time. Definitely recommend! read more

Ima Noodles - Glazed broccolini, Steamed Edamame, and Togarashi Fried Tofu Bites - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Wonderful service had edamame, spicy fried chicken bites and edamame just for the appetizer service ambience and tasty warm food highly recommended read more

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We got seated and it took a long time for the waitress to get to us. She was aware and had to apologize. I ordered the spicy tori ramen, my bf had the butter udon. The ramen was a little mushy. It didn't have the chew of a decently cooked noodle. My bf mentioned that the butter udon got too salty for him to eat anymore. Also, just be warned that they charge service fee 3%. She said it was on the menu. For what? I don't understand. It would be easier if they incorporated that increase into their prices. It wouldn't be such a shock when we pay for the food. I am not a bad tipper. I got the screen handed back to me after she swiped my card and I selected 18%, and that's on top of the 3%. read more

Ima Noodles - Ramen noodle was mushy and the butter udon was too salty - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I order the same thing EveryTime soo good ( Yaki Udon), I tried they Tokyo Street Fried they was 6/10 for me , & This Drink on the happy hour menu was a 8/10. Great place just the parking. Downtown Stay Busy I went to sit in this time service was good. read more

Ima Noodles - Tokyo Street Fries - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I live in Southern California , home to amazing Noodle shops and Japanese food , and I realized today that the best ramen I've had is here in Detroit. I had the Shoyu Ramen with pork, the broth was AMAZING. Paired with the hot sauce I asked for, and it was so very flavorful. Would definitely come back, cool place, nice vibe. read more

Ima Noodles - Shoyu Ramen with pork. - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Were baaaack ! Came back for a second time in a week yes it's THAT GOOD my noodle connoisseurs !!! Today we had the spicy tuna appetizer (it IS spicy but oh so good) my husband had the forager ramen and I had the spicy tori ramen with pork and added root veggies. Go get ya sum ! Also house sale is delicious! read more

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Had a great time at Ima! Corktown is up and coming (IMO) and Ima is a great addition! The restaurant itself is cozy and fun. There's a disco ball and a plant wall which adds to the modernity feel. It's not super spacious so definitely make a reservation before if possible. ‍ Service was pretty good! The waiter was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The only small issue we had was everyone got food at the same time expect for 2 people. Their food came close to 10 minutes after everyone else, which they made sure to apologize for. Now the food... SO good! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I truthfully loved everything I ate. I think you get a decent amount of food for the price. I had leftovers that I ate the next day, so you definitely get your fill of food. Can't wait to come back and try more of the yummy food! read more

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Placed a To-Go order for the Beef Pho, and the broth was not to good AT ALL. The noodles were very thin. I tried to doctor up the pho and it still wasn't good. read more

Every time I eat here is better than the last. The Beef Pho was excellent. My service was delightful. The atmosphere is always inviting and warm. Well Done read more

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Service and food was great! The Udon noodles were delicious and so flavorful. Beef pho was also very good but the noodles were a little too soft. The spicy paste sauce is great but the chili oil was not the best. Overall we had a great experience, service included, if you're in Detroit this is a great spot to stop in! read more

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We stopped in after visiting Wayne State. Lots of interesting options. I tried the salmon rice bowl, which was very good. Very friendly and attentive waitstaff! read more

Ima does make a good broth. Their food does have some American twist to it but it is still good. My Japanese friend likes it and it is much better than your typical Japanese restaurant that tastes like from a packet. Problem is that udon and ramen is food for commoners and regular families back in Japan. $15 for a basic bowl with toppings and if you add proteins that's another couple dollars, total price is pretty expensive. read more

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Nice and open atmosphere with lots of plants. They have many kinds of Asian food, including ramen. The size of the ramen my husband ordered was tiny though... My pho noodle soup was decent. The beef was too sweet, although it was nice and tender. read more

Food is always so good no matter what I get. Service was quick and ambiance was nice, it wasn't crowded also. I highly recommend this place!! read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy Seafood Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Forest Ramen was delicious! Staff was friendly and great with our big group and quick timing. Consistently great noodles.

Excellent service. Cool vibe. Delicious beer and vegan options. I was floored when I found one of my favorite east coast IPAs on the menu. Lone Pine Oh-J! Amazing! The menu clearly notates what is vegan and vegetarian. So easy to order. We got the forest ramen and the Spicy Szechuan Yaki Udon with tofu. Both were delicious. Wish adding tofu wasn't an extra charge. Staff were so kind. Really sweet for end of the evening. Thank you! Delightful night and we won't take so long to visit next time. read more

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This might be my favorite restaurant in Detroit. They do everything well. The service is great, happy hour prices are awesome, the decor is very modern and fun. The food and drinks are amazing. It's also great if you're vegan or gluten free. My favorite thing is the tofu karage. read more

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Very fresh, good balance of spices, generous portions, and good value. Will definitely order from there in the future!

Hands down my favorite ramen spot. Nothing else needs to be said. The flavor, the portion, the options. Ima is THE spot.

I really like ima, I've been a few times now... it's definitely a restaurant for real foodies: fresh ingredients, different flavors, veggie forward. I had the shrimp and scallion dumplings, which are really good, and glazed broccolini which was okay, I'd try the Japanese yam (which I've had before and it's really good) instead. I also had Spicy Szechuan Yaki Udon (with chicken)... I like the Yaki Udon a lot but the chicken that's added is kinda bland, and they don't cook it with the sauce so kinda stays bland even when you mix it in the bowl. I'd get it without chicken if I had to do it again. The other issue I have with the Yaki udon bowls is an over abundance of the sauce it's cooked in kinda sits at the bottom of the bowl and is a somewhat inedible mess that you have to try to find the edible food in... so if you want everything in the bowl maybe you should get ramen. I do usually walk out of ima feeling like "damn I spent that much?" ($40 for this trip), but I do think the quality of the food is really high with good service... you should definitely try. read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy Szechuan Yaki Udon - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Just did Uber eats and really wanted some ramen. Glad I found this place! I ordered the shrimp and scallions dumplings (so delicious), and the spicy tori ramen with pork belly, wow that was so good. The packaging was well, broth was still hot! The broth was so flavorful and the whole thing was amazing! So good. read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy Tori Ramen with pork belly, and some Shrimp & Scallion Dumplings - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Food always come out super fast, hot and fresh. My favorite is the crispy chicken don. Get it spicy if you can handle spicy. The sauce that comes with it is perfect. read more

Ima Noodles - Crispy Chicken Don and strawberry kiwi lemonade (not on the menu must ask if available) - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I get this all the time it's so good. I love the noodles and udon and it's so delicious. I wiggle my feet and jump up and down and clap and sing. read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy Pork Udon Steamed Edamame - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Hostess wearing mask. Walking staff aren't. First time actually dining in, but 4th time eating. (First was take out from the Madison Heights location.) I was given 2 menus and told that I could sit anywhere. Water, cups, and appetizer plates were placed on the table. When my friend arrived, the waitress took out orders. All food (chicken bites, udon soup & ramen) came out back to back. Food was delicious! read more

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Got the beef pho 16$ wait was over 30 min for our food. The pho was a solid choice and tasted great. Broth had flavor but slightly watery finish 8/10 ,the noodles were soft, the beef tasted alright- wasn't dry wasn't moist 7/10. My beef pho arrived at our table after my friend had finished her food so I packed mine to go. Wait for the bill was over ten minutes. Overall good food slow/bad service. read more

Ima Noodles - Beef Pho - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Nice atmosphere, great food and prompt service. Open for take out and precautions in place for dining inside (Feb 2021). Ramen is always packed with yummy ingredients of varying texture, flavor profile and depth that makes it so enjoyable, especially on a cold day. The spicy chicken sandwich is just that.... SPICY. It has a really nice coating on it for a perfect crunch and is served with Better Made chips. read more

Ima Noodles - Shoyu ramen with smoked pork loin - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

best ramen i've ever had!!! love the vibes and location of this place. well worth the price, i will be back!! read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy Tori Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Ive been to Ima a few times and this is hands down the best Ramen ive had in Detroit. Its Black owned and has amazing food and drinks! My pork belly was soo tender and flavorful that i had to get extra from now on, and the broth makes you want to order bottomless noodles so you can keep eating. If your looking to get ramen with friends this is the place. read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy Tori Ramen With udon - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I love the food here and the service has been consistently great. Reasonably priced. I dig the casual atmosphere as well. read more

Ima Noodles - Shrimp pho - hot sake in the background:) - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Fantastic! I've been hearing about this place for a while and finally had a chance to eat here. So tasty and delicious. If you come here, know that even the not that spicy stuff has a lot of taste and some spice. And the stuff that says spicy... Be warned -- it is. That said, it was so yummy. I got the teriyaki udon with shrimp added. I substituted the baby corn for extra shiitake mushrooms. It was a great combination. I had enough left over to bring to my daughter who's attending Wayne State. Big portions which is good because it isn't cheap. One of my friends ordered the shrimp dumpling appetizer. I got to taste one and it was really good. She also got the spicy chicken sandwich, so I don't remember the exact name of it. And she said it was incredible. She gave me one bite and it was definitely good but had a huge kick. My other friend had the Ramen with chicken and really enjoyed it as well. I would definitely come back here. I would say it's 4 1/2 stars but because the service was also really good and they were very Covid safe, I'm rounding up to five stars. read more

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This place is pretty dang bomb- even for pickup! Have been craving ramen for what felt like forever. Followed my Yelp community, and they lead me here- gosh, y'all never fail me! I ordered the spicier ramen to-go. The broth was perfect. I warmed it up a little since i like it hot. When i poured it over the noodles & extras, the noodles didn't stick which is a huge plus. It was also a very generous portion of cubed pork, noodles, perfectly soft boiled eggs and toppings. The broth was really flavorful and not salty like some can be. I also bought a size of kimchi for $2. I was really disappointed with the size for that prize but it is what it is- and it made the ramen even tastier when I mixed it in. A friend got their curry bowl and was a fan- I believe he added chicken and my sister got a rice bowl that she really enjoyed. All in all it was an awesome spot for lunch and my meal lasted two servings. I probably just won't get the kimchi again. read more

Ima Noodles - Kimchi $2 - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Before I start, I sat for 23 minutes before being served water, on a Tuesday before 7 pm and it was NOT packed! The 3. Percent service charge DOES NOT go to the server it goes to Mike Ransom the owner. I didn't notice the charge the 1st experience, my friend mentioned it when we left. I intentionally went back to see if the three percent was worth it. It's not! That 3 percent is so misleading to patrons. You're stealing from your staff, you can say you're not but You and I both know, many believe it for the sever. I knew it wasn't because 3 percent is less than standard tipping. It's insulting and assholeish. Just change the menu prices, but you cant because who would pay $30 for ramen and horrible parking. But most importantly, Mike I've done some calculations and you're actually cleaning up of this 3percent and your staff is making crumbs. Thanks for shining light on the sneakiness with the "new businesses" in the city.. Every time I come.... You're taking g that 3percent off . Asè read more

This place can be a hit/miss depending on when you come in/what you order. I really love the ramen and learned not to order anything else. I love the interior. The service is not always the best. But super cute and affordable college spot. read more

Wanted something special for lunch, so I ordered carryout from Ima. It was truly a great choice...and now Ima is my favorite place for ramen! I ordered spicy ramen adding pork belly, which was rendered and cooked to tender perfection. The broth was flavorful. The dish was umami goodness! I expected to also be in love with the shrimp and scallion dumplings. They were good enough, but not necessarily impressive. I feel the cook was haphazard and there wasn't enough scallion flavor. Both dishes were fresh; and the servings were ample. I paid just under $30 for my lunch after the addition of a meat and mushrooms. The carryout out service went well. I ordered and paid online; they are also taking call-in orders. Parking is scarce, but I had no problem pulling into the pickup zone, since the university and many of the businesses are closed. The hours listed on various websites aren't accurate. Make sure to call. read more

Ima Noodles - Shrimp & Scallion Dumplings - Ramen Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I absolutely love ima. I've been a bunch of times over the years in this location, their old one, and their other locations by Wayne state, and while not every dish is a hit, most I've tried are (do not get the chilled sesame noodles. Literally no flavor). The flavors are soooo good typically. I think I read the chef makes the broth overnight for like 12 hours. So that's some real broth. You can also eat decently healthy here too if that's what you're looking for. I absolutely love their edamame. I've never had it seasoned so good elsewhere. read more

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