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    The Gaijin

    4.8 (16 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Tim T.

    Awesome Japanese restaurant that serves very authentic sushi, vegetable appetizers, ramen and more. The chef/owner Remy trained in Japan and is planning to add more components like a Konbini. Interior environs are also very cool because they constantly play 80s music videos and have karaoke. This place will truly take off, so make sure to check it out in Hazel Park! It's also only two weeks old!

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    Anna H.

    Remy the owner was fantastic, him and his staff were welcoming and fast. I felt really comfortable and the overall look of the restaurant was so good. The food was also amazing and made with love and respect to the culture. 10/10 experience I will be back!

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    2 months ago

    Great sushi and chef! Very fun vibes. He says that in the summer there will be Boba tea!

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    4 months ago

    Delicious food, great service! Will absolutely be back to try additional items on the menu!

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    1 year ago

    Great food, (dine in and carry out) service and ambiance! I could eat here every week!

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    6 months ago

    Had take out from here. Food was great, Maybe ordering extra vegetables next time I go.

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    5 months ago

    Great atmosphere good food good service. Made me feel comfortable took care of us while very busy 10/10 would recommend

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    11 months ago

    This small restaurant is a gem. The sushi is great and the bulgolgi was delicious. I will be going back!

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    Remy was very endearing and he was so thankful for when I came in to dine and completely finished my bowl.

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    Noodle Topia - Beef dumplings

    Noodle Topia

    3.8(388 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Great handmade noodle place with various soups, dim sum, and more. The pork soup dumplings were so…read morebrothy and warm, and the beef soup had a lighter flavor than expected, but was still SO good nonetheless (would recommend adding a bit of chili oil and soy sauce though)! I also LOVED the noodles; they had the best texture and length in the Metro-Detroit area. When it comes to service, there's definitely a "hands-off" approach, as you order via a QR code and a machine brings your dishes to you. However, I was personally a fan of that, and we were still checked on by workers from time to time. Food came fast and I absolutely loved the vibes and interior of the restaurant. Great place and experience overall!

    Don't judge a noodle by its storefront…read more We stopped by Noodle Topia for dinner while we were in the area, fully expecting a tiny hole-in-the-wall spot...only to walk inside and find a surprisingly spacious restaurant with cozy decor and a warm atmosphere. Total plot twist. The place was pretty quiet with only a few diners, so service was steady, though a little slow at times. We ordered the veggie noodles, cucumber salad, lamb skewers, xianbing pancake, and juicy pork dumplings. Overall, the food was decent and comfortably average, but honestly, we were just excited to finally find a Szechuan-style Chinese restaurant nearby. The veggie noodles were the clear winner of the night: chewy, flavorful, and coated in a sauce that had us going back for bite after bite. I could've done without the bok choy, though, and I wish the noodles had been a little less oily. The cucumber salad leaned much sweeter than we expected and was swimming in a bit too much soy sauce for our taste. The pork dumplings were nice and juicy inside, but the wrappers were slightly too doughy. Now the lamb skewers? Absolutely delicious. Great flavor, good portion size, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The biggest disappointment, unfortunately, was the xianbing pancake. It didn't feel authentic at all. The crepe was way too thick, and the crispy crackers inside had lost all crunch and turned soggy instead. Still, the cozy vibe, solid noodles, and tasty skewers made it a worthwhile visit, especially if you're craving Szechuan flavors around Madison Heights.

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    Got Pho - My favorite part of pho!

    Got Pho

    4.4(108 reviews)
    2.0 miDowntown Ferndale
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    This is my first ever review here, but I had to give a HUGE thanks to the owner of Got Pho. We're…read moreall sick with a cold and pho sounded so good to us and this is the only place I like in the area. I put in a delivery order through Toast and unfortunately it wasn't working so the owner PERSONALLY DELIVERED our food because he "wants to make sure his customers are happy". That kind of service is so rare these days and we appreciated it so much. I could have easily reordered through GrubHub and would have happily paid the upcharge fees but he insisted on bringing it himself. Thank you so much for your kindess! We will be ordering again from you very soon :)

    Friday 05/01 around 845PM…read more $13 reg size pho 1 combo (pho dat biet) . It's small. Meatballs were THIN, and was the most meat I received.. 5-6. FLAT pieces. Beef about 3 pieces, brisket 5 , very thin pieces. NO TRIPE- they forgot it. Little onions. 3 tiny pieces of tendon $6 fresh rolls. COLD AF. I understand you eat them "cold" but it was like they pre-rolled them & they sat all day in the fridge until it was ordered. I came in around 845PM. Felt the same temp as my ice cold water they brought out. Pork & shrimp very thin. Peanut sauce was very little, def not enough for 2 rolls. Took one small bite & took it home. As a Vietnamese, Very disappointed. Gave this place another shot & I wish I would've spent my $20 elsewhere. I rlly wanted to like them since they open an hour later than other local joints & it's close to where I stay. Sucks, just got back from airport needed some liquid gold in my life. Came in & ordered in Vietnamese, & she didn't understand me. I should've just walked out idk if it was because I came late, or what. I walked in someone was already there, they had a couple of carry outs, but another table of 2 came in. I took my time sifting thru the noodles to make sure I wasn't tripping. Just go the extra 5-7 mins & stick to Madison heights area or go home & make some eggs & rice til the next day. TO ME, It's rlly not worth it as a Vietnamese person, but you may have a different experience & I hope that you do! I hope this review helps them improve because they knew they was skimpy & that shit was cold af let's be real. Street /parallel parking in Ferndale

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    TigerLily - Chef's special

    TigerLily

    4.2(292 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown Ferndale
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    TigerLily offers an extensive menu, featuring some excellent food. The service is friendly and…read moreprofessional, and the interior is spacious. The layout includes three bars: the main bar, the sushi bar, and the tiki bar. The crab rangoon cheese katsu sticks were as good as they sound. I was worried there wouldn't be much crab, but that wasn't the case. The lobster tail robata was easy to peel, and complemented well by its accompaniments. The pork belly robata was tender, while the tare added some sweetness. Of the two, I preferred the pork belly. I've had four of the six bao buns. The chicken had a char flavor, and the steak sauce added some welcome moisture. The filet was tender, with a bold but not overbearing garlic aioli. The pork belly was also tender, glazed with a sweet honey, and balanced by some savory pickles. The sausage had a nice snap, and the Fresno peppers gave it a bit of a kick. The filet and pork belly were my two favorites. The sushi is some of the best I've had locally. The shikotsu roll (wagyu and bone marrow) was incredibly rich and buttery. $36 may seem steep, but it's the most memorable sushi roll I've ever had. The toro (fatty tuna) to caviar was also very impressive, and had soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Here's how I rank the nigiri I've tried: 1. Tamago (omelette) 2. Madai (sea bream) 3. Aji (horse mackerel) 4. Shima Aji (striped jack) 5. Ikura (salmon roe) 6. Uni (sea urchin) Lastly, for dessert, I've had the key lime pie. It was remarkably fluffy and honestly one of the best slices I've had. Simply put, TigerLily blew me away. I can confidently say it's one of my favorite restaurants in the Metro Detroit area. I'll be back soon to try the brunch, noodle, and sandwich options.

    One of the best brunches in Ferndale. Unfortunately it's few and far between these days…read more Good breakfast potatoes are hard to find. These are smokey and salted accordingly. I am not great with Asian seasonings so unsure which ones they use. The ham is sweet so the Benedict is a great mix of sweet, smokey, and savory. Definitely the best I've had. I love the pancakes here. There is something unique about them I can't put my finger on. The syrup is also really good. They're even good warmed up the next day. Bloody Mary is nothing special. I wish they'd do something unique like a wasabi or kimchi version. We've been here twice for just brunch. One of my favorite places. If they had a mimosa deal, it'd be perfect.

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