We booked Omakaze for myself on the second floor just for me. My husband joined me at the bar but…read moredoesn't eat fish. He was able to order à la carte while I enjoyed a 9-course dinner. It was incredible. Absolutely everything was amazing. I requested not to have Uni as it would be wasted on me and they accommodated the request. The complimentary sake tasting was a home run. I had to stop at Total Wine for a bottle of it. Each piece was prepared and explained in front of us. There were other diners at the counter and we watched them prepare other orders for the house too. Some many things looked so good. I cannot wait to go back. It was definitely a great experience for a special occasion. Not a hurried event either. Sit back and relax. Enjoy the service. Multiple seatings a night but booking is recommended. We were lucky and got in last minute as there were openings.

Ordered push up sushi to go, staff was amazing and food was good! We dropped in from a walk and was…read morepleasantly surprised on how nice and accommodating staff was.

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!!

Truly an incredibly underrated restaurant that more people need to try! I always go here for my…read moreextra spicy pork Larb and they always make it to perfection. I've had it sit down and take out, and in both instances the serving size was really good making it way worth the price. When I've ordered online, they always pay close attention to the extra instructions I add about adding cucumber and spice so you don't have to worry about that being overlooked. The ambiance of the restaurant is honestly top tier with the real flowers and candles on each table, aesthetic consistency, along with their round turning table perfect for large parties. These are the things I've tried from there: Orange chicken: 7/10 (and only because it's not my favorite dish anywhere, I just tried a bite of someone else's but it's good and has fresh mandarin in it; it quickly became my dad's favorite dish there) Pork Larb: again and again 10/10 I could eat this everyday Sesame chicken: 8/10 (not the best of the best I've tried but still very good) Kick boxing chicken: 10/10 Sticky rice: 10/10 perfect with my Larb Thai tea: 10/10. the best Thai tea I've had in Michigan. Very creamy and great flavor I've had a lot of Asian food in my day but this place is definitely one of the best in what they have.

Our first delivery order here was pretty solid! The prices are awesome and you get a lot of food;…read moretwo meals worth per dish in most cases, I'd imagine. The chicken wings could have had more Thai flavor, but overall a decent wing with a nice texture. Red curry is among the top in town, according to my partner! The wonton egg noodle soup was good, but I was disappointed in the flavor and quantity of the pork. The wontons were very good, though. Do they have bacon inside? Yum! The mango stick rice was excellent, and enough for four people! Quite the value. We'll try more from the menu here for sure and I'll report back on the rest!

Love this place! I didn't know it was connected to the Asian Supermarket, but I've always wanted to…read morego since it's near my house off Packard! It's a pretty small space, only two booths and 4-5 bar seats, but wasn't busy when I was there for lunch. I got the Firecracker roll but not deep fried and it was great! Super fresh and a good portion size. Everything is reasonably priced and it was fun to walk around the market afterwards.

The ambience is zero cos it's literally 3 tables at the checkout section of the grocery store…read more Service is counter order so not really much. The food is not worth mentioning other than that the $20 ramen was basically packet boiled. And did I mention that you pay high end restaurant prices - just lunch for two came to ~$50.

Bao Space has grown its menu since opening several years ago and everything from the bao buns to…read moreits noodles is excellent. I recommend the soups - I love the beef and radish soup and the miso soup. The bao buns are large and filling. I like that there is an option for contactless order and that there are utensils and napkins for patrons along with free chili oil to pack up in small containers for takeout. Many restaurants today are charging for chili oil and even utensils, which I find to be absurd. There is lemon water for patrons to serve themselves as well. Bao Space has become one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Ann Arbor. If you like authentic Chinese this is a must try.

I cannot stop coming here!…read more The food, the service, the proximity, the cozy dining room with chili oil, black vinegar and soy sauce at each table, it's incredible. The buns are light with amazing fillings. Chicken and mushroom is my favorite. When the beef radish soup is in season, I have to get it every time. It's my favorite. The new menu items are a huge hit. Don't be shy on the chili oil. If you can handle a fair heat, then you'll love them. Angry red but not that spicy. The bbq pork belly boa is to die for and Jessi can make you whatever bubble tea you like. (I don't like a lot of sugar) Don't sleep on this place. It's popular for a reason. Order ahead on snackpass for takeout or dine in for a quick lunch. Best lunch in downtown Ann Arbor.

Clean, good food, and friendly employees!…read more Parking is the only difficult thing (the elevator was broken in the nearest parking garage so we couldn't park there since we have a baby with us and it was cold outside). Thankfully my husband found a spot right on the street! I chose KBBQ for my birthday dinner and my husband found this place. They have a good variety of side dishes (pumpkin, mashed potato, spicy fish cakes, etc)! The food was good and we liked the meat! The brisket wasn't too thin and the steak was delish!! They have decoration very similar to Kimchi Box with neon signs and art featuring scenes from Seoul. The employees were friendly. We want to return and try other dishes on their menu!

Based on 3-4 visits…read more For background I have spent allot of time in Korea as my wife is Korean. I am not obsessed with getting food that is authentic as long as it is good. This place is aligned fairly well though with food in Korea though ie not highly westernized. This place is in the center of the college area on Liberty and State street. The selection is not extensive but the basics are here including BBQ. Side dishes are decent, Kimchi, which is fundamental to any Korean meal and varies by region, is always included and people have strong opinions about. Theirs is OK but not top notch. Other side dishes are decent. Whatever we ordered, BBQ, Yuk Gae Jang, Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap (Rice. Vegetables and beef inn stone pot), other was pretty good.....just like Seoul Garden used to be before ownership change. We used to go almost exclusively to Seoul Garden near the mall off Boardwalk but after ownership change stopped as the taste changed significantly and not for the better. Its nice to have The Seoul is an option. They have beer and soju (Ubiquitous Korean liquor in Korea that along with Kimchi is many Koreans blood) Environment of the restaurant is modern but still a bit cozy. Overall, definitely worth a try. While we are at it, I have spent allot of time in Japan on business (some vacationing too) and I know it's trendy to go there now especially with the exchange rate, and by all means go, allot to see and experience (and eat!) there. But don't overlook Korea. The two countries have a torrid history and don't want to admit they are similar in many ways....but they are and Korea is loaded with great places to go and food to eat. Traveling can be done on any budget, feel free to reach out if you want to learn more. Also love to hear from experienced travelers, love to learn of new places and things to do.

sushi burritos! kanbu sushi in downtown ann arbor is seriously one of my new favorites! their sushi…read moreburritos are so yummy -- super fresh, super flavorful, and always made fast. my go-to is the shrimp festival burrito with spicy mayo... it's the perfect mix of crunchy, creamy, and satisfying in every bite. even though the restaurant was buzzing with people, the vibe stayed calm and relaxed, making it such an easy, enjoyable place to grab a meal. if you love sushi (or just want something fun and different), kanbu sushi is absolutely worth a stop 〽

This place is iconic for their sushi burritos. They give huge portions and it comes with a side of…read moremiso. Their Kanbu Burrito is their most popular, but their other options are good too. The server was very nice to us and was quick to bring out the food. The table we were sitting at was made of wood and gave a nice ambience of Japandi style decor. Not too busy either! The only thing to note is that the entrance to the restaurant is inside the building complex.

We were visiting Ann Arbor for one day, a few weeks ago and some friends of ours took us to this…read morerestaurant because they offer gluten-free options. They actually have a gluten-free menu which made me happy. Our group ordered sushi from the gluten-free menu and I got the red curry ramen minus the mushroom medley. It was really good! I'm always happy when restaurants offer gluten-free options and they taste good. This one did not disappoint. It's been a couple of weeks so the sensory details have faded, but I remember that I enjoyed it. I would definitely return.

I came here for the first time and I loved it!…read more The waitresses were very kind, refilling water often! The TVs weren't too loud. I got the tonkatsu ramen & I would go back for it! It was so good! The poke bowl was also delicious! However, pretty expensive tbh. Definitely good for a special occasion! But loved it! Will be returning

I went back to Azalea for a family dinner and didn't realize they had changed their menu since the…read morefirst time I visited. The quality of the food is still amazing and worth a visit, but there were some items I wish stayed on the menu. For example, the spicy salmon crispy rice is no longer available and only available in the tuna form. The portions are also smaller, now coming in three small bites rather than the two big bites from before. The gochujang rigatoni and kimchi paella are also unavailable. Some new dishes I tried and loved were the short rib and the grilled octopus. The octopus was incredibly tender and I couldn't stop eating it! It also comes with delicious potatoes. The short rib was a larger portion and also tasted delicious. The rest of my table ordered the miso cod. The miso cod was delicious, but the portion was quite small and arguably not worth its price compared to the short rib. Cocktails that I recommend are The Gatsby and The Promised Neverland if you like sweeter drinks! For the service, we felt a bit rushed as we were dining. Normally the drinks come out followed by the appetizers, but our appetizers came first and the drinks came with our mains. I think there was a missed opportunity to sip on our drinks and chat with our party as we enjoyed the restaurant's ambience. Otherwise, the food came quickly and was well served.

I'm pretty torn on this one, hence the 2 stars. I came here with a friend for dinner and we were…read morerudely greeted and told that it would be best if we sat at the bar because they were busy. It was restaurant weekend in downtown Ann Arbor and we didn't have a reservation, so we obliged, although the space was pretty empty. Once we got to the bar, the young waitress slammed menus down in front of us and acted extremely annoyed by our presence. After bothering us every minute for the next 5 minutes to order, me and my friend put in our orders in haste. We then waited for 30 minutes for our meals to arrive. I got the "Amazing Shrimp" sushi roll and my friend got the "Grilled Angus Short Rib". As noted on the menu it comes with Mashed Potatoes, Shishito Peppers, and Garlic Chives. Per my friend's request, the order did not come with the Shishito Peppers or Garlic Chives, but it also didn't have the potatoes. After asking for the potatoes, our server went back and we could hear her yelling at the kitchen staff. Minutes later she came out with a bowl of 3 potatoes, not mashed and not hot. My roll was great and I'd definitely order again if I come back, but I'm honestly not too inclined to after this experience. Lastly, the restaurant itself was freezing. It was a cold day but it was way colder inside than it should've been. We ended up keeping our coats on for most of dinner. I really do want to like it here because the vibe seemed very modern and clean, however the service, food, and level of professionalism fell short of my expectations.

I was so excited to visit TAQ at its new location and invited a group of friends from the Metro…read moreDetroit area to join me. They did a wonderful job accommodating our large party, and the side room in the new space was perfect for the occasion. I've dined at TAQ before and have always enjoyed their tacos, so I was excited to see brunch tacos on the menu. They did not disappoint. Both were delicious, and I especially loved the Blanco and the chorizo. I'm already looking forward to coming back to enjoy the patio, which has always had some of the best vibes off Main Street. TAQ continues to impress -- highly recommend.

Been here twice, once at the original location and now recently at the old Avalon spot. Had…read moredifferent tacos each time and wasn't impressed on either occasion. The ambiance is kind of a sterile, trendy vibe, but not in a good way? They have the Love Island neon signs in the bathroom (and the awful Dyson air blade hand dryer sinks that just blow gross public sink water into your face unexpectedly) and it feels like it's toeing the line between wanting to be upscale and also accommodate the college crowd. I don't know. I could forgive all the weird vibes if the food were better. I will say their tacos are quite large; so don't expect a typical street taco. I had a hard time eating three and I'm a pretty hungry person. So I'd order two, especially if you have any kind of app or side. I would not order the mahi mahi one again. There was SO MUCH (bland) fish in there it fell apart. The pastor was pretty typical, and the camarones (shrimp) one wasn't bad, but it was kind of like a shrimp salad concoction vs a fried shrimp or ceviche kind of application. And they were like teeny mini shrimp. It was well-flavored, though. My Paloma mocktail was solid! Expensive, though, for something without booze in it. Our server was very sweet but perhaps overly attentive, stopped by (not kidding) like 12 times to refill our waters after we'd taken barely a sip. We were well hydrated but chuckling at the constant disruption.