The food was of high-quality, for instance, the Japanese rice being used, and it is very fresh. The quality of the sushi rolls was outstanding and the service from the guy making the sushi was as good as it gets, he was very personable skilled and made extra things for us without us even asking! Also, it was very cool, seeing all the decorations; for instance, the Pokémon stuff all over the place. read more

I have to add my five stars to the reviews. We got the Penguin platter and everything was delicious. We were stuffed yet still brought some home. The service was outstanding. The gal at the counter was so nice and helpful. She made sure we had everything we needed and was not overbearing. It's a cute atmosphere. Very clean and pleasant. I can't wait to come back!! read more

Best counter service sushi I've ever had. I came here only because of the almost perfect Yell reviews, and they did not disappoint me! I got the salmon bowl (avocado, thinly sliced cukes, raw salmon, and sushi rice) 10/10 Excellent quality salmon, fresh ripe avocado, and I loved that the rice was slightly warm. I do not like cold, stiff sushi rice. Also, the bowl was only $10 I also got a spicy tuna roll, which was delicious. I do not like wasabi, which comes in a tiny bag, but it still did the trick. I think it's just a mental thing. But this is a quick-service restaurant, and I would return, absolutely. The inside is decorated nicely. It's adorable, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. read more

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I love The Goblin so much. I have been going here since Covid and their consistency and use of high quality ingredients remains! Their menu is simple but there are many treasures! I currently love getting their salad and their torched salmon nigiri. But also love their Philadelphia roll, spicy tuna, spicy mayo, egg nigiri, salmon bowl and matcha cheesecake. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. Also it is a cute store with fun decor. 10/10 recommend. I am so happy we have the Goblin on the eastside!! read more

The Goblin - Torched Salmon Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

I finally found a good sushi restaurant on the east side. Excellent customer service, delicious food, and a fun atmosphere. I love the salmon nigiri. The bowls had fresh avocado and seafood. I liked the BBQ eel. There is complimentary Japanese tea available as well. read more

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Came here for a carry out order of sushi rolls. Very pleasant counter service and this location is nicely done. The chef's were very efficient and friendly and had my order done in no time at all. The sushi rolls came with several sauces and pickled ginger. The sushi was fresh and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend and the price was not bad at all. read more

The Goblin - Sushi platter. - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

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My FAVORITE sushi joint when i'm in the area for work, always make time for it. 10/10 interior ambiance, the staff always greets me immediately, quick service and amazing food. My go to is the bbq eel then some nigiri, and everytime the Chef gives me an extra nigiri that's something different for me to try, must visit read more

The Goblin - BBQ Eel Roll (8 Pieces) Torched Scallop Nigiri (1 PC) Chef choice nigiri Seaweed Salad - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

The Goblin is one of the better sushi spots I've been to. This is the original location, but there are also locations in Macomb and Southwest Detroit. The nearly all-white interior is trendy and welcoming. The staff here is friendly and efficient. The seafood options are always fresh, and overall, the pricing is fair. As for the sushi specifically, you can't go wrong with any of the menu items. The Alaska, Dragon, and Fire Cracker rolls are all delicious, but of those, I prefer the Alaska. The simpler rolls, such as the salmon and yellowtail, are solid options, as well. The Panda and Penguin trays are great options for larger groups. My go-to dish is the nigiri. I have tried the BBQ eel, bluefin tuna, mackerel, salmon, shrimp, torched scallop, torched squid, and yellowtail. Similar to the rolls, all of these are great options. In short, if you're a sushi lover, this is a must try place. read more

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This is a very casual sushi spot with excellent service. I was surprised by how fresh, subtle and delicate the sushi tasted especially since they serve wasabi in plastic packets. When I asked for miso soup, which wasn't listed on the menu, it was offered dehydrated in a styrofoam cup with plastic shrink wrap. The menu itself is fairly simple and not very extensive but the quality of the sushi more than makes up for it. The sushi alone carries this place surprisingly well. read more

The Goblin - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

What more can I say about this place, but it is MY TO GO PLACE for sushi . I can not get enough of the food here, plus the staff is super friendly. The staff makes you feel like family. My little always asked to come back here due to the food, decor, and staff; they call it the cute sushi place. They also sell cup ramen that you can cook yourself. I have a sister in law from Charlotte, NC, and every time she visits, she asks me to take here, lol. read more

I felt like the reviews/ratings were too good to be true but this place met my expectations. I ordered food for New Years Eve 15 minutes before they closed and the workers were so nice! I wish I came earlier to sit down, enjoy the food, and ambiance but I'll definitely be coming back. The inside is so cute and neat. My boyfriend and I ordered the Fire Cracker roll, Alaska roll, Nigiri Set with a California roll, and the Bluefin Tuna & Scallion roll. All of which tasted so fresh and yummy especially the Nigiri that just melted on my tongue. read more

The Goblin - Bluefin Tuna & Scallion Roll Today's Nigiri Set - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

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I had this place saved for a long time and finally got to try it out. I am very selective when it comes to my raw fish and only trust a few places (Noble Fish, So Zai, One World Market) and am happy that I can now add The Goblin to my list! The fish tasted fresh and I would say the quality compares to Noble Fish. We got the Goblin Panda Tray which is a great price ($50 for 48 pieces). We had minimal left over and thought it was the perfect portion for 2. We sat at the bar area and the sushi chef was so kind and offered us a free sushi sample as well as a sample of REAL wasabi! The offer complimentary tea and have a variety of Korean snacks (like choco pie) as well as their branded merchandise/apparel for sale. read more

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This place is just awesome! Not only is the sushi fresh and well priced, but the chefs and staff are all so friendly. I've eaten in the restaurant and have gotten take out and both times I left thinking "I love this place!" If you haven't been, you need to!!! read more

The Goblin - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

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We got a carry out for my daughter and I. Shrimp Tempura Roll California Roll Add Cream Cheese Matcha Cheese Cake Spicy Mayo Dragon Roll Fire Cracker Roll All were absolutely delicious. We ate it so fast we don't get a picture. I highly recommend. Delicious sushi. read more

Food was so good and filling. Employees were amazing and accommodating and very helpful. Cute decor and vibes.

Best Sushi find I've came across so far! Always fresh! And the sushi rice is always cooked to perfection. I take my daughter here almost every other week as a sushi date and she gets so excited to dine in. The counter service is always pleasant I've meet 3 ladies and they're all so nice with great customer service.. read more

This is the best sushi find! We've both dined-in and carried-out and both were outstanding. The place is small and spotlessly clean, the service is helpful and efficient, and the sushi is awesome. The menu is limited, but what they do offer is superb and very reasonably priced. This place made our regular restaurant rotation instantly! read more

Excellent food and service. Very cute place, the sushi was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back!

Excellent always fresh and delicious! Very clean restaurant. The owner and staff are always friendly and professional.

I love this place and the people who work here! Everyone is so nice and the food is so fresh. Not a lot of seating inside but I did notice they were busy with carry outs. It was my sons first time trying sushi so I ordered him the California roll and he didn't like it (he is very picky). The chefs noticed this and made him a cute little grilled salmon creation on top of rice and encouraged him to try it. That was so nice of them. I will definitely return to try more! read more

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The freshest sushi around. The staff is super friendly. The decor is cute! We enjoyed our visit.

Drove from Toledo and stumbled across this sushi spot It's friendly, quirky, fresh and delicious. A bright white jewel in a mini strip mall. Everything we had was flavorful and perfect. We tried the scorched scallops and scorched salmon; what a treat. We also ordered yellowtail and chives, chicken teriyaki roll, and the firecracker roll. I generally am not a fan of warm sushi but this managed to maintain its freshness with its simplicity. We have a GREAT sushi spot in Toledo but can't ever get in. This place is my new long distance craving. Be back soon. read more

The Goblin - Everything was - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

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This place is so adorable and welcoming inside! The workers are very friendly and the sushi is delicious. The fire cracker roll was my favorite and they make really cute animal themed rice balls :) read more

The Goblin - Panda rice ball - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

The aesthetics of this place is quite pleasing. You can tell the owner put thoughts and love into this place. The chef and the staffs were also very kind. The fish cuts were of high quality, while being very reasonably priced. We stopped by on a whim but we will definitely be coming back for more! I wish I knew about this place way sooner, this is my only regret. read more

I found The Goblin randomly while driving Gratiot, and decided to give them a try. The rolls had good flavor, but they were TINY compared to my go to sushi place: Asahi. I'd go back in a pinch, but would prefer Asahi. The store itself has a very cool, clean, Japanese decore. Overall, it was overpriced for the size of the sushi. read more

just stopped to grab lunch for the first time and it was SO good!! I got the BBQ eel roll with a seaweed side salad and it was perfect! the people are so sweet and the inside of the restaurant is super cute! 10/10 recommend!!! I also got to try I believe what is called a smoked salmon nigiri read more

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They deserve the score they have. I got the sushi platter and it was incredible. I was impressed with the taste, variety, and price. 48 pieces of sushi for $50. The variety was a mix of raw and cooked. Not just salmon and tuna. 2 man crew took it down but that was over eating. That could easily be split with 3 people. At $18/ person, that's pretty good for sushi! I'll be back as long as that deal exists. read more

Don't bother reading reviews, you have to try Goblin for yourself. This is by far the best sushi restaurant and has the most fresh fish. The sushi chefs are amazing! They're so friendly, hard working, generous, and talented. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My favorites are the salmon belly and spicy tuna rolls. However, everything is really good and fresh. I'm not a huge fan of yellowtail, but it's super fresh and popular here. Service, food taste and quality are 5/5. It's the only sushi restaurant I'll ever go to, especially in Michigan. Nothing compares to the taste and freshness. The ambience is also perfect. They have KPOP playing and the interior is so cute. It makes you feel like you're in LA or Japan/Korea. FYI this is more of a takeout place so I do not recommend coming here with a large group, however it's great for a date or to grab sushi with a friend! read more

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The food was melt in your mouth deliciousness! It was all so flavorful and the place was so cute and adorable! Would drive the 40mins again for it! read more

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The best sushi place hands down. The rolls taste so fresh, they don't fall apart, many different options, absolutely DELICIOUS. I can't find another sushi place like it, 100/10. Telling all my friends about it. Owner and staff are also super nice and care very much for their business. read more

The Goblin - Penguin Platter and Alaskan Roll - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

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I went off the reviews when deciding to visit this restaurant and they did not disappoint! I have not one complaint. Great food! Fresh! Great ambiance! Very clean! Welcoming! My daughter and I are regulars now!! read more

The food was amazing, the atmosphere is so unique and cool, and the staff are very friendly. I live far away but this place is awesome

Great food. Wait was longer than what was stated on the online order very bright inside and no all the cute items and hello kitty are not for sale. Very warm inside, thankful we took to go. read more

I love this place so much and it's one of my go-to sushi spots. The staff are so friendly and the service is absolutely amazing. Very generous of the chefs to offer rotating menu items or experimental dishes, every time I go we love it. LOVE the ambiance as well, the bright interior and minimalistic plating gives off a very clean and comfortable feeling. The sushi is one of the freshest tasting I've ever had. Amazing. Definitely try all of the nigiri. My personal favorite is the torched squid. read more

The Goblin - Salmon, BBQ Eel, Shrimp Tempura, torched squid roll, and chef's complimentary torched crab salad. LOVE - Japanese Near Me - Clinton Township, Michigan

I LOVE this place. Literally the best sushi around and it is so fresh. I come to The Goblin at least three times a week. read more

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There's no sign on the building, just can tell seeing the sushi chefs working behind the bar. It's the building with the pink drapes or curtains on the windows. The interior looks lab clean from first impressions. We ordered the Alaska, caterpillar roll with crab instead of shrimp inside, chicken teriyaki roll, California with cream cheese and a crab salad roll. $48.23 is our total and about 20-25 minutes to be ready. They asked if we wanted to pay before picking it up. I don't tend to pay until I have what I am paying for in hand, but they are probably offering the pay ahead due to the pandemic. Having a bit of wifi connection issues with the credit card reader for me. Had to restart their iPad o get the card reader to work. The guy working behind the counter was super friendly and explained to me what was going on and apologized for the card reader delays. The Alaska roll was my most favorite, the caterpillar and chicken teriyaki were also the preferred rolls out of all of the rolls we ordered tonight. The caterpillar was tasty, would recommend a seed or two from the jalapeño as it didn't have any heat to it at all. The Philly roll was creamy as was the crab salad roll, but seem so plain and boring next to the fancier rolls. We ate the more expensive rolls last. The chicken teriyaki was sweet and creamy with the cream cheese in it. The rolls tasted super fresh and of course, since they were busy rolling out the orders when we arrived. I would recommend the top 3 picks from order again for another visit. read more

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Clean and fresh. Great sushi and xlnt ambiance. Thks goblin. A treat every time!! I love the yellowtail and the cali as well as the unagi

so good ! I had the firecracker roll and the Philadelphia roll and both were 4.9 on the taste. highly recommend

Order well ahead of time, they are very busy! All the rolls were really good, I especially enjoyed the spicy tuna and the Alaskan. This place is a welcome addition to the sushi restaurants as many of them do not have fresh fish or charge out of world prices for average sushi. My only knock really is that a few rolls were a bit cold but this could've just been because it was carry out. I'm more than willing to go try it out again once places open back up for a fresh and in person experience. Thank you for an awesome meal! read more

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Seriously the owner is amazing! We stopped here because it popped up on our yelp and we are so glad. This is the best "fast" sushi EVER! No frills just perfect sushi! If your looking for real plates and wait staff this is not it. Order at the counter, easy to read menu (giant pictures on the walls). Nice selection of raw and rolls. We got the penguin platter of sushi and it didn't disappoint. A combination of 6 different rolls. Chef also offered us a complimentary fresh salmon and it was like heaven! Get your sushi at the goblin! We will totally be back and order the party trays to go! read more