Korean-Marinated Ribeye (5/5): Very generous portion of meat that was tender and nicely grilled. 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) read more

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Still my favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor!! Menu is pretty much 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!! read more

I first came to Pacific Rim in 2017 and as a college student, I thought their Thai Style Calamari was amazing and such a great start to date night. Now in 2026, I visited again and I still believe the same thing. Honestly, I'd come here just for the calamari and warm chocolate cake. read more

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We went to the Valentine's Day 5 course prix fixe and it was delicious! I especially loved the lobster and scallop shu mai and the wine pairings. Great romantic ambiance and great service. read more

Pacific Rim - Sea bass - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is my go-to high end restaurant downtown. It's also the only restaurant that I can confidently say does Asian fusion well without removing the coziness of Asian cuisine. The entrees are incredibly rich and the texture of the fish melts in your mouth. The calamari is also very crispy and the best calamari I have had in my life. Perfect for celebratory events or even a fun dinner date! The servers are always attentive and very kind. read more

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What terrific visit! Our first time and it will not be our last. Our appetizers were calamari, lettuce wraps and tuna tartar! All five star options. Our dinners were miso sable fish, salmon and the lamb Hank special! Again all five stars. Service was outstanding. Ambiance was nice casual and we could hear each other. Highly recommend Pacific Rim and look forward to our next visit. read more

Creme Brulee fights are super tasty. My favorite thing! The Southeast Asian Crabcakes are pretty solid! Champagne can't go wrong!! The Korean-Marinated Ribeye is different tasting than the normal, however it's still pretty good. Springs Saigon Spring Rolls weren't bad pretty amazing. read more

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I dined here along with my coworkers as part of an annual company retreat. We had a room towards the back of the restaurant that had sliding panels for privacy. The server assigned to us was very kind and helpful. All the staff we interacted with were very friendly. The core of the place itself is interesting and elegant, with very dim lighting for a great ambience. The big mixologist prepared two different cocktails just for our party. He was inspired by what we do as a company. I thought it was a nice bit of attention to the detail. I had the Manhattan from the two options, and it was one of the best Manhattans that I've ever had in my life. I usually stay away from these drinks because they're a bit on the bitter side for me, but this one was just excellent. Let's get to the best part... The food. Everything from the starting courses to the main course was absolutely delicious. The flavors were phenomenal. All the ingredients felt and tasted fresh. I had the steak, but kept hearing nothing but great reactions from my coworkers with their dishes. read more

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Summary: Should be rated higher (better than 4.1 for sure), assuming you're okay with a pricer dinner. Service was great--trust the staff on recommendations. Rotation drinks may be too sweet. Get the sablefish and the dessert crepe. House salad was surprisingly great too. Context: Flying in from California. Had an excellent solo dinner, (3 drinks, one app, one main, one dessert) at $100 before tax and tip. Details below: Appetizer (beef lettuce wrap) was okay, but nothing to write home about. I'd try something else next time. First drink was Phoenix Down. Assuming it's a Final Fantasy reference, it would kill the drinker again by diabetes after reviving. Would not recommend if you're not a sweet tooth. The rest of the rotation drinks may be too sweet without modification. Second drink was Cilantro 75, but asked for much less simple syrup, which ended up better for my taste. Maybe 50% sweetness would also be a good idea to try. House salad was a good cleanser. Well balanced and refreshing. On recommendation from staff, got the sablefish, which was the highlight of the meal. "Melt in your mouth" (as the staff described) was absolutely the right descriptor. Would order again. Dessert was the sparking wine (Pfiester?) and the pistachio crepe, which was a great round off. Crepe was somehow both savory and sweet, which was delightful, and the wine paired well (again while aiming for less sweet). Shout out to Suzy for her help navigating the menu as well as prompt and courteous service. Her recommendations were spot on (helped pick mains, picked right drink and dessert after asking for less sweetness). Overall the service made the night and rating. read more

Incredible food, I would definitely visit again. It's a great restaurant to eat at for special occasions. The tuna tatare was perfectly seasoned; it had a flavorful blend of salty, umami, and a tang of lime. The Seared Big Eye Tuna had a good hint of wasabi but it did build up over time. However, it was still very delicious! The Japanese Style Sablefish was both savory and sweet, whatever sauce they used paired really well with the fish. I'm also usually not a fan of vermicelli but I absolutely loved how it tasted in this dish. The waiters are quite knowledgeable of the menu and are very enthusiastic to inform guests on their recommendations! read more

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This was our family's first visit to Pacific Rim. From the second we walked in the door, every single person working here was unbelievably friendly and truly seemed to care about delivering a top notch customer experience. The host and our server were exceptional...friendly, humorous, informative, and engaging. Every single appetizer, side, and entrée we had just kept getting better. The food is high quality, the taste is exceptional, and the preparation & presentation are careful and deliberate. Everything was cooked to perfection. Ambiance is upbeat & trendy, and the restaurant was packed! I can't believe it took us so long to finally give this spot a try. We will 100% be coming back many times over! read more

Had the pork belly appetizer and tuna tar tar. Also, had the Korean ribeye. Food and service was excellent. read more

Pacific Rim - Korean Ribeye - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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One of my favorite restaurants in Ann Arbor! Delicious Asian fusion-y dishes. Nice meal in a warm and approachable environment. I haven't tried a dish that I haven't enjoyed here. Some of my favorites: - Roasted Pork Belly (starter) - Southeast Asian Crab Cakes (starter) - Saigon Spring Rolls (starter) - Korean-Marinated Rib-Eye (amazing!!) - Japanese Style Sablefish (soo buttery and melts in your mouth) - Creme Brûlée trio tasting for dessert!! This time I tried their Samsin cocktail, and very much enjoyed! And such a pretty color. If you like a spicy smoky mezcal drink, you'll like this one. Also I'm not really sure how they do it, but they feel like one of the only nicer restaurants to not increase their prices a lot these past few years or reduce portion sizes. They've become pretty good value for a nice meal, and I've always thought they had among the best deals for restaurant week for what you get. read more

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I like to call this place "pacific rimjob". LOL. Service was good, appetizers were good (calamari and pork belly). Wife's scallops were good. Was not thrilled with the ribeye. Despite being properly medium rare, it was still somewhat tough and not very flavorful. I think that just boils down to quality of meat. Staff were great, decor was great. Appetizers came out super fast but main dishes took a long time. Not a bad place for sure! Just not five star food if you ask me. read more

Food and service were great but nothing above and beyond the other nice restaurants in ann arbor for the price. The ribeye was my favorite dish. read more

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Due to the graduation ceremonies, the restaurant had a three-course fixed-price menu. Reservations had to be pre-purchased a couple months in advance. Knowing the number of customers who would be dining tonight, they should have been well-prepared. In general, the service was slow. Several drink orders were forgotten and the waitstaff had to be reminded. Another waitstaff accidentally served another table's drink order. The majority of the three-course menu came from their standard menu. I opted for the spicier dishes. Of the items chosen, the Thai Hot and Sour Soup does not appear to be on their regular menu and the crab cake is only a single piece. I enjoyed Southeast Asian Crab Cake especially with the cilantro-lime sauce. The hot and sour soup was unfortunately more sour than hot. The Korean-Marinated Ribeye had a number of slices which were just fatty pieces. Its chili sauce added flavor but very light on the spiciness. Luckily, I read the Warm Chocolate Cake required a 20-minute notice. Our waitress did not provide that warning. The cake was extremely rich which made the toasted coconut-Kahlúa ice cream a necessity. It was difficult eating the cake once the ice cream had either been eaten. For a premium restaurant, I was disappointed with the ambiance. There was a gender neutral restroom on the main floor. When that was occupied, I was told there was another downstairs. Although I could only find one other gender-neutral restroom, I really hope there were more than two restrooms in the entire restaurant. The toilet in the downstairs restroom would not flush properly. I made sure to inform an employee when I returned upstairs. read more

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Very nice restaurant with great service and great food! The restaurant is very nice and definitely a date night spot. read more

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I was excited to finally try this Ann Arbor staple. This is a very fish forward restaurant with lots of fresh options. however, if you want something like chicken, there are options on the menu. they also have many gluten-free options for our celiac friends. The cocktails are beautiful and delicious. I ordered the scallops and they were made perfectly not overcooked and served over greens and rice. Many other people I was with ordered sablefish. My friend let me taste some of hers, and that was very good. It was light and delicious. The inside the restaurant had a little bit of a retro vibe. It is clearly a place that the University of Michigan departments take candidates for dinner. I ordered ginger tea, and it was very refreshing. Although I did not eat any desserts the folks that ordered the crème brûlée seemed happy. I'm excited to come back and try new dishes. read more

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Booked a reservation in advance and it was the right call. This place does get busy and walking in might have you waiting. The service was impeccable. First round of drinks took some time by patience is a virtue that our society has forgotten. The Korean-Marinated Ribeye was delicious. Meat was tender, the vegetables had good flavor to it, and the meal itself all came together very well. I ordered a speciality cocktail that had whiskey in it (can't remember the name of the drink) and it came out sweeter/bitter than I expected. I switched to an old fashioned which complimented the meal and made my visit to Pacific Rim a splendid visit. If you are looking for an upscale Asian meal, Pacific Rim is the place to go and recommend you dine there! read more

Pacific Rim - Korean-Marinated Ribeye - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Five Stars has to be earned. Pacific Rim has excelled and earns them repeatedly with every visit. Where to begin. I came here so many years ago, I loved it. Fast forward, I had food allergy/intolerances come up. I figured there was no way they could work with them. One day a month ago I decided to call on a whim. The man who answered the phone (Kyle) was friendly. I explained my allergies and he assured me they had worked with similar allergies before and there would be no issues. I basically ran there. We had the best server that evening. He was friendly, helpful, respectful and made me feel very welcome as opposed to difficult. He checked with the kitchen several times to make sure I would be safe ordering. I was even able to get an appetizer which never happens. We have been back many times since. The food is consistently amazing as is the service we have had. A month or so ago there was a delectable Grilled Octopus appetizer. It was so good we had to order two. I hope that it will be back soon so I can order it again. My husband loves the Thai Peanut Noodles. The Sable Fish is my favorite. I can't branch out as much as I wish because of my food allergies. We've brought friends in recently, so I have also included some of their dinners as they were delicious and beautiful to look at. The Calamari appetizer is delicious and it was perfectly cooked when I had it. My friends ordered the Crab Cakes which they devoured as well as the Coconut Curry Soup. They have a decent Wine, Beer and Cocktail menu. As well as their delicious Ginger Tea. If I had one small complaint it would be seating. Some of the tables are on top of each other which doesn't make for as pleasant of an experience when trying to have conversations. Or if you are someone like myself, who has health issues and needs to be cautious, yet still wants to be able to come in for dinner these days. Every time we come in I am already looking forward to my next meal here! Definitely a must if you haven't stopped in yet. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Ann Arbor. This is the place I take out of town guests for a nice dinner who don't want the usual steakhouse. Eclectic flavorful Asian dishes - accommodating of special dietary needs. Consistently excellent food and service. I'd dine here more often except my work always books their dinners here whenever we have visitors from out of town. Also lovely dining room that is quiet but not stuffy. read more

The food was so good I had to leave a review! The marinated ribeye is a must! Good vibes for a date and our server was super nice:)

Delicious food with great ambiance! Loved the selection of Asian inspired sea food dishes. Will definitely come back! read more

Pacific Rim - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Went here for restaurant week and it was delicious! Got the pork belly and lettuce wrap to start which were so flavorful and great. The soba noodles under the pork belly were great too. Next we got the soup and salad. Salad was great, loved the soy addition to the balsamic. Soup was a little like pumpkin pie and a bit different but alright. Finally we ordered the salmon which was exquisite. The salmon was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. We also got the flight of crème brûlées which were amazing! read more

Pacific Rim - Pork belly and Vietnamese Beef Lettuce Wraps - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

My colleagues and I had a wonderful diner at Pacific Rim tonight. The atmosphere is casual and elegant, with wooden booths and table, subdued lighting. We started with grilled beef wrapped in lettuce, and then an amazing crispy grilled quail with delicious dipping sauce. Our entrees were grilled scallops, seared tuna, and Korean style rib eye beef. The entrees were delicious! We all had hot diner tea that was very good and soothing and mildly spicy. Our server was attentive. An excellent meal! read more

the thai peanut noodles were definitely filling, but the sauce was pretty bland and the ratios were a bit off. however, the person i was with had the wasabi steak and said it was the best steak they'd ever had. their ginger tea was unlike anything else i've ever had, and the fact that refills are free was very nice. the ambience was cozy, but a bit stuffy as well, and the staff were very polite. only one, single bathroom which was a bit inconvenient. overall, it was an enjoyable experience, and there are definitely a few other menu items that piqued my interest, however, it's all quite expensive, so i'm not sure that'll be enough to draw me back. read more

Restaurant week 2023 We need to put this restaurant in the rotation. Pacific Rim is still as excellent as ever. I started with a Red Viper cocktail. The description was a little odd but I trusted the server when she said it was really good and was blown away at the complexity of this drink. Every ingredient was subtle and complementary, but on paper, it didn't sound good at all. Excellent drink and highly recommended if you like cocktails with a bit of heat. Hubs had an old fashioned that was garnished with, with a lemon peel. PR put their own spin on it and I would have happily drank it myself. I ordered the zucchini pancake and pork belly as starters. My hubs was a trooper and tried it but it wasn't for him. It's a good hearty starter to take the edge off your hunger but keep the cocktail from going straight to your head :) The pork belly appetizer was just ok. I expected it to be crispy. It was a bit dry and not crispy at all. For mains, He had the Wasabi peppercorn filet. Don't let the name scare you off of it. It's not crusted in spicy wasabi. This is the only thing my husband will order here and always forgets to tell them leave off the sauce under the steak. Not his favorite and I get it. It's a bit pungent. Fine for some but not for us. My scallops from the restaurant week special were amazing. Portion, quality and scallop size. The generous sauce in the dish had tones of the squash soup but kicked up. Very good. I did opt for the suggested flight of wine with the dishes. I asked the server to check that I had the correct wine for the last dish. It was awful and conflicted with the scallops. I am not usually one to send back wine, usually I power through but just couldn't on this wine. It was that bad and interrupted the flavor of the meal. I am very surprised that she didn't offer to replace it with something else. She just took it away. No recovery. Dessert we had the crème brulee flight. Three small dishes for two people to get a good bite of each flavor. It was the perfect topper to the meal. Bill was around $120 for what we ordered. It was a fine date night. They didn't check all the boxes but we will definitely be back. read more

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We had a great valentine's day here! The lamb chop was delicious as well as the pandan sticky rice. Definitely a great atmosphere and our server, May, was very nice! We'll be back for sure! read more

Pacific Rim - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Food quality was very good overall for our party of 5. Wine and cocktails are pricey, however. The coconut and Kahlua ice cream portion was absolutely tiny, and I could taste neither coconut or Kahlua. No complaints about service, but I didn't like it that a 20% tip was automatically added to our bill. Ambiance is great. read more

First time trying this place after having lived in A2 for more than 10 years! Came to celebrate a birthday for a family member. We knew ahead of time this is a meat-heavy menu, but they did offer some vegetarian options, some even vegan or could be made vegan if asked. They have a wide array of cocktails, mocktails and some sake as well. My husband and I ended up ordering all their vegetarian/vegan items and split them all so we could try them: * Zucchini crepes -- these were very flavorful and good and the side sauce and pickled veggies were an added bonus * Dumplings -- vegetarian filed dumplings and you could tell the dumplings are made from scratch - delicious! * Coconut Curry soup - this stole the show for me. It was so flavorful, so good and actually quite hearty despite being a clear vegan broth * Thai peanut noodles (main dish) - This was OK. There wasn't really any tofu in it and the peanut sauce thickened up that it was kind of gluey-gooey. I'm not sure I'd order it again and might just stick to the apps and cocktails next time. Overall, our service was perfection, the drinks were great and my BIL even got a free dessert - a creme brulee tasting -- which he said was delicious! I hope to come back again soon! read more

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Really loved our dinner here. We started off with sharing the calamari and the pork belly. The calamari had a nice crunch and good all-around flavor, but the pork belly was pretty underwhelming. I had the sablefish and my wife had the duck. Both dishes were good but the sablefish was definitely one of the better fish dishes I've had. Nice buttery but delicate flavor with a good sauce on top of it. We also were pretty stuffed from our portions and didn't have any space for dessert! Will come back to try more of their food in the future! read more

This is a very deceptive place. The outside is not that great but it is hiding some of the best food in Michigan. I almost do not want to tell you much about the place. Just go. You will not regret it. I do have to say. Get the duck. That is the only hint for this review If you agree with me let me know. This place is great read more

My girlfriend has loved this spot for years. She finally had a chance to take me. The cost for the level of food here is on the low! The preparation and presentation was particularly strict and mouth watering. Pacific Rum incorporates many flavors in their dishes which all come together for many wonderful bites. The ONLY reason I'm leaving a near perfect review is because of the tightness of the space and lack of mobility getting to and from your table. Thank you Pacific Rim!! read more

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My favorite thing might have been the ginger mango cinnamon mocktail! I could have drank a big glass. Based on your review of Pacific Rim in Ann Arbor: The eel terrine seems standard, akin to a regular eel roll. If you've had an eel avocado roll, it tastes just like this terrine but less expensive. The pancake, described as a crepe on the menu, was egg-forward and thick for a crepe, accompanied by a good dipping sauce. The saddlefish resembled creamy cod, served with both rice and noodles, which felt redundant due to the lack of a substantial sauce. Some bok choy or other vegetable would be more suitable instead of rice. I probably could have asked for that, but the menu didn't say that it was rice. It was dressed with the same sauce as the eel. The duck, while spiced well, was a little chewy and could have used a harder sear on the skin. The creme brulee, though enjoyable, lacked a stronger matcha flavor; however, the lime and ginger options proved satisfying. Finally, the molten chocolate cake lived up to expectations, delivering a very good and predictable experience. read more

Went to Pacific Rim for a date night and it was a really positive experience! The ambiance was dimly lit and service was kind. It was mildly hard to get a servers attention but it was packed so not too surprising. Overall the food was wonderful. We'll have to try the seafood next time but got two entrees, both of which were generous portions. My husband and I both agree that we wish the veg portion were larger (boy choy & califlower) as the starch and proteins were very generous but none-the-less, a wonderful meal that we'd go back to! read more

Pacific Rim - Five Five - Spice Duck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Came here for restaurant week and did the 3 course menu for $35. Course 1- Saigon Spring Rolls. 3.5/5. They were kinda soft and not super crispy. Tasty but nothing special. Course 2-Roasted Winter Squash Soup. 4/5. Creamy with small pieces of bacon for added flavor and a nice crunch. Didn't taste any "roasted" flavor. Course 3-Korean Marinated Ribeye. 5/5. Asked for well done and it was still super tender and moist. Good size ribeye cut up on top of crispy rice. Similar to bibimbap and served with a quail egg on top. Overall, pretty solid food and service was great. read more

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I am amending my previous 5 star review. My husband and I dined at Pacific Rim tonight. It was not busy at all - only a couple of other patrons in the restaurant at the time. It took awhile before our order was taken. It then took awhile thereafter to receive our salads. When the salads came, the lettuce was wilted and had brown spots on it. When a server picked up our salads (which we barely touched other than the first initial tastes), we were not asked if there was something was wrong as it was obvious we did not eat our salads. When our meals came after approximately an hour since we got to the restaurant and about 30-40 minutes after ordering, both of our meals were cold. My steak was cooked fine but the sauce had a weird, sour taste, and did not taste like wasabi at all. My potatoes, asparagus, and bok choy were stone cold. My husband's salmon was supposed to be miso teriyaki glazed. What was supposed to be a glaze was a soup underneath of the salmon. The salmon was unseasoned and bland. I then canceled my 2 go order as I did not have any confidence in the food quality. When we set both of our uneaten meals to the end of the table, instead of asking what was wrong with our food, our server instead asked us if we wanted boxes for 2 completely untouched and uneaten entrees. The 2 stars is because our waiter was prompt with refilling our water 2 time and the manager refunded our food (which we did not eat). As I told the manager who asked us as we were leaving if we wanted to leave a tip for the lack of service we received, this was the worst food experience we've had in Ann Arbor and we previously really liked eating here, having given Pacific Rim 5 stars in the past. We will not be back. 5 stars to Palio who picked up Pacific Rim's slack. read more

Pacific Rim - Grilled Prawns - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I'm hoping to go back and have a better experience. We heard good things! Food was good - drinks were good - ambiance was off. No music was on which created a stale atmosphere. It was so weird. Feeling like this was not the norm, I asked the bartenders before we left if it was always like this. They said no - but the new sound system they had had a slight buzz in the sound so they just keep it off.... read more

Pacific Rim - Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Been eating with them since the Kana days. The menu has changed but not the devotion to great food and drink. The standards have not changed. Specials are always delicious! The drink and wine menu is outstanding read more

Pacific Rim - Soup and appetizers make for a tapas night - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Great Japanese restaurant! I came for Valentine's Day in 2022 for the tasting menu and it was spectacular. So good, that I had to come back for my anniversary again! They have a great selection of wine, and their food is amazing. The ambiance is great and the attention to service is amazing. Beside the crème brûlée tasting (matcha is my favorite), I had the tuna tartare, eel, and duck. The tuna tartare was more like a paste than my usually tartare which was a little weird but the flavor is great. The eel was amazing, and the duck is definitely my favorite out of everything read more

Pacific Rim - Creme Brulee Tasting - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan