Hands down the best Ramen in Detroit! The John R location seems like an odd choice, in an aging parking lot of a suburban mini mall. Usually home of Chili's or an Applebee's. Once you get past the location, the space is cool and funky, the staff is super knowledgeable and attentive. The star of the show is the Ramen, rich, full of flavor, perfect portions, authentic. I've tried Ramen all over the country, New York, SF, Boston, etc.. this is top 5 for me, definitely the best in Detroit area. The location Downtown is just as good and sits on the main stripe in Corktown. More fitting location for the space and vibe but John R is great for the convenience for the suburbanites. read more

I have been to all the locations and I am never of them disappointed. I love the flavor of all the items on the menu and I enjoy the shareables that they have. It's a fun place to experience good flavor and have a wonderful meal every time you visit. The service was very good, and it was quite fast, and even the waiter was attentive, and ensuring that we had all that we needed like the napkins forks and always our water was filled. It was a wonderful pleasant service. I only feel that the ambiance should have been a little well-kept compared to the other locations. I felt this location lacked in the cleanliness part of the ambience, especially the decor. Everything was a little outdated, but the flavor in the food forgives that. I must visit place everyone around Madison Heights, and also it's worth the drive in case you're far away. Overall, a wonderful place to enjoy Japanese, Korean and Asian cuisine read more

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It was a hit! I had been here once before, but I thought I'd try taking the kids here because hot soup is just what the cold, winter weather called for. We started off with the Tokyo street fries. Everyone loved them. They were battered fries that provided the perfect crunch, with an umami drizzle and shredded seaweed on them. Next, our soups arrived. My spicy broth was delicious and full-bodied. My daughter loved her miso soup with added baby corn, and my son slurped up all of his chicken udon noodle soup (the most difficult of all of us to please)! He did not leave a single drop. In the end, we had to fight for the funnel cake fries. Our waitress was kind and help. The restaurant has a modern, casual vibe and we loved the disco ball. My son insisted on dancing beneath it. Plenty of parking along the front and side of the restaurant. A great place to catch up with friends or go for a quick, tasty bite. read more

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I don't really get the hype about this place. The food is expensive and just ok. We got two Yaki Udon bowls, curry and teriyaki. Added fried tofu to both, menu indicated $2 extra but I was charged $3 for each. Bowls were piping hot and good size but the overall flavor was ok. The curry had exactly the same flavor as canned curry paste I buy in the nearby Asian store, the teriyaki was too salty and just too intense with ginger and sweetness, especially with the amount in the bowl. It was a lot of sauce, almost like a teriyaki soup. I'm a saucy person and I love a lot of sauce on my food but this was too much. Staff was friendly but considering we were there for the first time they could provide a little explanation on where to get water and what to do with empty bowls. We were a little confused with that. read more

Ima Noodles - Yaki Udon curry with added tofu - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Genuinely one of my favorite places to get ramen. It's consistently good and I've never had a bad meal or menu item here. You order at the counter and if you're dining in then they give you a number and they bring the food to your table. So many menu options to choose from but my favorite is the shoyu ramen with sesame chicken. Literally so tasty. On this trip, we tried the smoked salmon potato salad shared plate and it was SO good. Definitely would recommend and it's not really like anything I've ever had before. The workers are always super nice and they have a good amount of seating at both regular tables and bar tops. I also like that they have Detroit City Soda Co on their pop machine. The cherry cola was DELICIOUS. read more

Ima Noodles - Smoked Salmon Potato Salad - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Hello Ima, my old friend, it's been too long!! It's been at least a 1/2 year since I've been and every time I come back it does not disappoint!!! My first ever Ima experience was the Corktown location and I was not impressed. Then I tried the Madison Heights location and FELL. IN. LOVE. They've upgraded to being able to order at your table from your phone. You can have an open tab or close it out all from your phone, which is nice. No worries, they still have the traditional way of ordering too. ^_^ Today I got my Ima staple, the Spicy Tori Ramen. I always sub for pork belly. If you eat pork, this flavor hack is A MUST! I also tried two new things with absolutely NO REGRETS! I tried the sake steamed clams. They did not disappoint!!! Very yummy, light and flavorful. Almost resembling a lemon chicken rice soup with the basily, lemony flavor. (There's no basil though). This could've been a meal all on its own! It has the option to come with noodles or rice. I got the clams only and it was still very fulfilling with PLENTY OF CLAMS! The next thing it tried was the berries and cream. Again, light, flavorful and supper yummy!! Easy on even the fullest of bellies. I was curious about the tofu custard. But darn it, that shape shifting tofu hit the spot with its vanilla bean goodness, berry juice, the light sweet crunch of the Frosted Flakes ( malt crisp) with the mint on top! Whew!! This little dessert made me feel better about skipping out on Krispy Kreme afterwards. My only complaint would be a little more berries and definitely more mint! I want it in EVERY BITE! All in all. The Madison Heights Ima location is where it's at!!! You're going to spend some money but it's worth every bite! My bill was about $40 before tip. I read more

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A great place to go for some comforting food! I visited during lunch time and had no issues being seated immediately. The location offers plenty of outdoor and indoor seating options. Additionally, each table has a QR code to allow for placing your order with your phone, which is really handy. The tonkotsu ramen was presented very well and offered a generous portion size. Although the broth was not quite as rich as I would have liked, the noodles were cooked extremely well, and the pork belly was seared excellently to add a nice touch to the overall dish. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Ima Noodles - Pork Tonkotsu Ramen! - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

The service was outstanding and it was a clean restaurant but unfortunately they didn't meet the mark on their dishes. I had spicy BokChoy and there was a strong lemon flavor not a fan. The Mushroom gyoza dumplings were ok appearance wasn't the best but decent, but the Spicy Miso ramen wasn't as flavorful as I would've expected. The Vegetarian udon noodles was delicious. The last thing that I didn't care for was that you had to pay for your meal and a mandatory tip was added prior to your experience, to me that was kinda of tacky and I think you are forcing your customers hands , when it's not really necessary, hence the poor dishes. I think with some small changes, I would consider giving them a 2nd chance. read more

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This is my 1st time coming to this location . I went to the one down by Wayne state a while ago. My food was so good both times. This restaurant is not full service like the one in Detroit where you waited on at Hyatt table. Here you place your order at the counter and they bring your food out to your table. I ordered the shrimp and onion dumplings which were just as good the 1st time I got them. I tried a savory noodle dish which was so good! I was happy to have noodles that didn't have a sweet sauce on it. I don't know the name of the dish because the waitress suggested it to me and I didn't ask for the name. I think it's the yank butter udon. I also had a cup of lemonade which was good but I don't even remember the name of it. It is the yellow one that was flavored with some of fruit. Anyway, I want to go back to try other menu items and next time I will write down the names so I can make better suggestions. read more

I've been here so much the last few months. It's my new comfort food. I'm a rather picky eater, but the ramen is sooooo good! My most favorite thing on their menu though is the shrimp and scallion dumplings... I could have 30 in one sitting! read more

The rice bowl is actually pretty darn good. We had a teriyaki salmon rice bowl and a pork belly rice bowl. Between the two, the pork belly was on point with the salmon right next to the point. Once we mixed the various ingredients, we were both impressed. The combinations of tasty sweet, pickled, spicy, and others just were a very good food experience. I didn't feel bad about paying the prices. What I didn't care about was the QR code to order. We walked in to see a curtain where it used to be the spot to order at the counter. We were told about the QR but still requested a menu, although using the code to see menu pictures. There were not any issues with ordering in person, though. The interior looked pretty classy before the little table QR codes were placed at all the sitting areas. Maybe this is the new generational thing, but paper notices taped on the wall are not my thing. read more

Ima Noodles - Pork Belly rice bowl - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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The Madison Heights location is one of the quick service locations. Their menu is more limited than the Detroit location, so you may want to check their menu ahead. Order at the corner and they give you a table number to bring it out to you. They have a counter with self serve water and soda, as well as utensils. I think the Madison Heights location decor is pretty basic, the other two have a better atmosphere. They do have a patio here, though is overlooks a parking lot. The food seems consistent with the other other locations. It also came out fairly quickly. We split the pickled veggies (this is one of my favorite things they do, the veg changes though so you won't always get the same thing) and the shrimp and scallion dumplings. The dumplings had a nice sear and were flavorful. We each got a different type of udon dish, both were large, we were not able to finish. Again, great flavor, though I do think the prices, while not ridiculous, are a bit on the high side considering it is not table service. Many of the noodle dishes do not come with a protein, it has to be ordered as an add on. The pork belly is really good, and while it's pork belly, it's not super fatty. Overall worth checking out. read more

Came here after craving some noodle soups and did not disappoint. I know they have other branches throughout Detroit (I have been meaning to check out the Izakaya in Corktown) that have come highly recommended. The ordering process is fully mobile, where you scan the QR code, pick your dish, and pay all through the website. It is a bit unusual because you can put down the gratuity even before any foods comes out, or if you forget to close your tab you will automatically get charged 18% tip. There are waiters/waitresses that come bring the food and fill up the drink, but for the most part there isn't too much interaction with them. The menu has different types of noodle soups or stir fry noodles to choose from. I ended up getting the tori udon, which was a nice savory broth with soft chicken slices and bok choy. It was pretty satisfying in terms of the flavor and how full I was after. Next time I would be interested in checking out the ramen and the stir fry udons. I will say that the prices for some of the noodle dishes are a bit more than other places I've seen for comparable portions (they charge up to $22 for a bowl of ramen), but I'll have to see if the flavor is worth it. read more

Ima Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Great Ramen! Crazy prices. As a former LA resident, Ramen is one of my specialities. The ramen at Ima is as good as the stuff you can get on the west coast and even Japan, but the prices are just crazy. A good bowl of Ramen should not be 20 bucks. That said, you definitely are getting some amazing quality and really good food here. The place is clean, modern and trendy and gives off an LA type vibe. Went with the Tonkatsu Ramen and was very pleased with the flavour of the broth, quality of the noodles and the taste of the meat. They have some cool local pops to drink as well which I really enjoyed. read more

Ima Noodles - Tonkatsu ramen - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Best food place in the whole world This food is the best Totally worth it definitely read more

Ima Noodles - Best food place ever In the world - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I'll never ever come back into the store ever again by far the worst service on many levels seen waitresses, be rude to drivers and customers in two minutes!!!! People can't even stand in there because they're accepting an overflowed restaurant that they can't fulfill!!!! read more

The food was great I enjoyed it. Service was excellent. If you're looking for something different this is definitely the spot. read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy chicken Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Wasn't expecting much of their ramen but was a lot better than I expected. Their pork broth had a great flavor and their smoked pepper paste/sauce was a great combo with the creamy pork broth. Pork belly was also on par with other legit ramen joints. I would only get their pork broth though since most of their other ramens come standard with chicken broth and since it's just plain old chicken broth, makes the whole dish taste a lot more plain even with all the chili oil and peppers it just wasn't satisfying. read more

Ima Noodles - Tonkotsu Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Very Good bowl, I enjoyed there food. Im not sure why I have to put 85 Charlton say it was on a one to ten, 6.

I've been meaning to go to the Madison Heights location for months and finally made a stop over. I like the QR code way of ordering your meal. Portions were great and the service was really good too. I will make a trip again soon to try something else on the menu. read more

We got a Yaki Butter Udon, Golden curry and a Miso Ramen. The seating was very comfortable and the food was good too.

Hadnt been here for about a year but it was a late Sunday night and just wanted a snack. I don't think they had wine/beer before but they do now. There's also a hostess to seat you, inside or out and a QR code menu or just give to the wait staff. We had the karaage chicken, spicy tuna dip(no more salmon & potato salad) and a pickle plate with Mexican coke,rice and their hibiscus lemonade. The patio was a great option for a warm summer evening. The menu changes some options frequently and it's rare we get beyond the small plates but we just like it. It's fast,casual and tasty. Cheap, maybe not. We spent about$55 including tip. Our waitress was really good. (Next time I'll get names promise) They are adding a 3% service charge as a way to raise prices and not update menus? So just be aware read more

It really does bum me out to leave this review. I ate here the other day and got the spicy tonkotsu like normal. When it came out, my egg was Overdone. The pork was super chewy, and when I let the server know, he noted that it looked underdone. He was extremely nice and brought me back. A soft, boiled egg and 2 more pieces of pork belly, but they still were not the amazing Melt in your mouth texture as they have been in the past. The broth felt thin, the noodles a bit over done and it was all heat and no flavor. I'll definitely give this place another chance because our server (Owen) was amazing and i'm hoping that this was just a fluke that day. read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy pork Tonkotsu - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

This is a regular spot in our rotation. I love the miso ramen & my boyfriend always gets the spicy Tori ramen. The noodles are always tender & the bowls are very filling. We used to get the jicama tacos with spicy tuna (RIP ):) but just tried the spicy tuna dip & we are big fans of the puffed sesame crackers! Also great service & love the option to order on your phone, lots of photos. Would definitely recommend. read more

This particular IMA is a hit or miss and most of the time, it's a miss. I went here a a week ago and I ordered the vegan pho. The bok choy was ice cold upon my mouth and the broth was very lukewarm, but very flavorful. The reason why I mentioned flavorful is when I told them how cold my food was, they served me a hot bowl with no flavor. I did not eat it but just had the broth. The servers are always kind, but it was the food runner who was attending me at the time. It's like you get poor quality an hour and a half before the store closes. I will not be returning. I still tipped and paid full price for my meal, but I will stick to downtown locations. Two stars for the servers, but realistically one star due to the experience read more

Food is great but getting it delivered isn't possible apparently, I live literally 3 miles away and they don't deliver. They also charge for pick up.. at a restaurant? Then ask for tips??? This place needs a lot of change. Idk who they think they are in this insane economy on top of charging 17 bucks for ramen. read more

Strongly recommend the pork belly when selecting protein! So flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth tender, it was the shining star in this bowl of already spectacular ramen. There's a generous amount of noodles in a rich and tasty broth (I went with the tori paitan ramen). The egg was soft boiled perfectly, but I did wish it had more flavor (like the marinated eggs I've had in many other shops). While the meal was quite filling, it didn't leave me bloated or sluggish. Another plus: there's also plenty of outdoor seating- 6 or 7 tables of varying sizes surrounding the restaurant. read more

Ima Noodles - Tori Paitan Ramen with pork belly $14 - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Always excellent food and service - at every location. **note!! Kinda ruins the experience when screamy loud 90s tunes are cranked far too loud! Not the most romantic date ever... Stressful and cringy this time actually. read more

Ima Noodles - Sooo great for vegans! Mmmm sake! - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

First time stopping in here and for sure will come back. Tried the pho bowl with chicken and it was really good! Had a good variety of items on the menu and nice appetizer list. I will for sure be coming back here again. read more

Ima Noodles - Pho Bowl. Chicken - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Loved this place! Needed a good meal near Troy and this popped up and so glad! Service was amazing had a great cider beer with my meal. The spot is has such good vibes! read more

Ima Noodles - Side Bbq Eel - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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I don't know why it took me so long to check this place out! I ordered a pork udon and added pork belly to it. So delicious! The broth was incredible and the pork was cooked perfectly! I had some leftovers and it tasted as good as fresh! The only reason for the four stars is because the place is kind of dirty and could use a makeover, which is crazy cause it's not that old. read more

Ima Noodles - Pork udon and added pork belly - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

The spicy karaage fried chicken was so good! Def not your typical fried chicken sandwich. Kinda pricey but worth it. Regarding covid precautions they did a good job. Both dine in and outside seating was open. read more

Ima Noodles - Spicy karaage fried chicken sandwich - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

After all the hype for Ima I decided to try it through carry out. I ordered the shrimp and scallion dumplings with a side of chili oil which were outstanding. I could seriously made a meal of those. As my main entree I ordered the Tori udon, ginger chicken, soft egg and ginger oil. The chicken was flat and seemed processed. The noodles were decent, but the broth was mediocre and I prefer traditional ramen and udon dishes. I'm sure many people enjoy the modern take on ramen and udon but I prefer the traditional. read more

This restaurant was a surprise to see in the area. I hadn't been on this side of town in a long time but good Japanese dishes are few. The food was delicious, and the service fast. Just a little pricey for what you get, but it is delicious. read more

I was really disappointed the last 2 times i came here which sucks because my first review of this place was 5 stars over 3 years ago. They are just not the same. I ordered the spicy tori ramen with chicken and shared the chicken wontons and veggie plate. The "chicken" literally tastes like slices from the deli at Kroger. Just awful and unappetizing. I couldnt finish eating it. There was also an excessive amount of seaweed in my bowl which is very off putting to me. The chicken wontons are bland and the sauce they serve it with doesnt mesh well. It's overpowering. The mixed veggies were good but nothing to write home about. I wont be returning. read more

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Service was great and helpful. I love visiting ima when I'm in Madison heights. The ramen was flavorful! read more

Ima Noodles - Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I was so excited when this ima opened up because it's the closest one to me! Whenever I get a noodle craving, this is the first place I want to come and grab food because it's just sooo good! Quality Asian food, Black owned, great flavors! I did take my parents here once, and they could immediately tell that it's not "authentic," which makes sense, but for me, a first generation Asian American, it hits the spot! Everything I've tried here has been delicious! The ramen, the udon (broth-based & pan-fried), the kaarage chicken & tofu bites -- the list goes on! It's crazy vegan-friendly, which I love, because most of the times I've come here have been with my vegan friends. Do yourself a favor and try ima if you haven't already! This time around I tried the yaki butter udon and added a piece of pork belly. THE PORK BELLY WAS TO DIE FOR! I am very picky about my pork belly, so color me impressed!! Pandemic notes: I've done both their curbside pickup and also sat on their outdoor patio. It's a good spot for some light people watching as it's within a strip mall area and off of the road as well. I can't recommend it enough! read more

Ima Noodles - Forest Udon, Roasted Tofu, Yaki Butter Udon, Glazed Pork Belly - Noodles Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I always like to eat the spicy chicken bites. Absolutely fabulous with their sauce and pickles. My mouth is on fire but delicious!

This place is a refreshing change to your standard dinner fair. Although it seems like it has been around, it is new to me. I guess I did not notice it before while shopping at 168, but I noticed it this time and decided to visit a week later and try their food. We ordered a nice variety. We had chicken ramen, beef pho, the chicken sandwich, and curry udon. All of the food had a nice fresh taste. I liked all of the vegetables added to the noodles. I am the one who ordered the curry udon, and I added shrimp and chicken. Both meats had a nice taste, but I really enjoyed the cauliflower the most. The udon was supposed to be a stir fry, but it was very soupy and required a spoon. Not sure if that is typical. They have a nice variety of fun drinks, but you can also get them at the market across the parking lot. The portions were okay, I did have leftovers of the udon, but finished them later in the night. The ramen, pho, and chicken were finished at the restaurant and I think the family was still a bit hungry. The prices were also a bit high. But as stated, I did enjoy the quality of the ingredients and the adorable, quaint atmosphere. I liked that they had leftover containers out for customers to take. I would like to return and have more, although I do not think everyone in the family wants to return. I would like to try their rice dishes and some of their appetizers like the salmon potato salad or the tuna dip, those looked really good. read more

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Very clean. Friendly, helpful staff. There is a lot to choose from and it can be overwhelming. Don't rush reading the menu. Anything you don't know, just ask questions. Then, when you're enjoying your meal you'll know why. It's sooo good. Had the Butter Udon noodles. I chose this for the garlic in it, but the garlic flavor was lost. The sauce was a little thicker than expected and not spicy enough. It's good, but there's much more to be tested. For example, as my backup dish, I also tried the Spicy Seafood Ramen. SUPERB! Don't let the little crayfish scare you there is so much goodness in this dish. My son tried the teriyaki and the presentation was very nice. He ate that dish down swiftly and from that it just had to be good. They served each dish with a slice of lemon. I'm not positive the teriyaki needed it, but he tried it anyway. There's plenty of seating here so you should grab a spot soon and enjoy! read more

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