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    Totoro

    3.8 (357 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lunch bento with pork katsu
    Hannah M.

    Perfectly adequate Japanese food at a reasonable price. They have quite a few lunch specials available around the $14-18 range. I opted for the bento box with pork katsu ($15) the other day, which came with half a California roll, some tempura, and a little noodle salad. It was a good amount of food for the money, but I will note the dinner box ($20) comes with more so you're not really getting a deal with the lunch box. I also really wish that the noodle side would have been replaced with a salad, and imo the katsu should have come with rice. A miso soup would have also been appreciated. They packaged up soy sauce, tempura dipping sauce, and some odd mayo based sauce that didn't really go with anything. I was bummed there was no katsu sauce, although the pork was tasty nonetheless. The woman working was nice enough in my brief encounter with her. They do not take Amex as an FYI. My order was ready at the pickup time that I selected and packaged well. Probably wouldn't rush back realistically, but it was a decent enough lunch.

    Baked Lobster Roll
    Eric K.

    This place is a cool vibe. It's inside of a multi business building on the main floor. Staff are super friendly. The place is clean. Looks like a lot of Carry out which is a good sig

    Totoro
    Laurita M.

    Totoro is definitely in the top three for best sushi in Ann Arbor. The sushi is always fresh and delicious. They have a variety of rolls for an affordable price. If you're looking to try something different but still sushi, get the baked lobster roll. Amazing! The interior is cute but small. It's a nice place to come with a friend or two. The service is always fast and attentive to your needs.

    Danielle T.

    Small restaurant with a very extensive menu. Had a lot of great sushi options. Service was good. Absolutely loved the theme as I am a big fan of My Neighbor Totoro

    Tempura Udon in front. Sushi rolls from left to right: Spicy Tuna, Oishi, Hell Yeah.

    Delicious food and excellent service! Hole in the wall feel but also very clean. My fiancé and I ordered a few sushi rolls (comes with miso soup) and tempura udon and everything was yummy. I don't like cucumber, which is typically difficult to avoid in sushi, but there were so many options to choose from. My favorite was the Hell Yeah roll - so yummy. Oishi is good if you enjoy cream cheese in your sushi (cream cheese taste is very prominent). We'll be coming back here for sure!

    Sashimi Lunch
    Yvonne N.

    Food is decent. The restaurant is cutely adorned with Totoro (the Ghibli movie) decor. It gets pretty busy during dinner time (~30 min wait) on weekends. There is no wait if you go during lunch. The service here is great and the waitresses are really sweet. They have a daily rotating menu of lunch specials but I typically always get the sashimi lunch whenever I come here. Sashimi lunch ($19) // (5/5): You get 10 pieces of sashimi, a bowl of rice, and a choice between miso soup or salad, for $19! The fish is pretty fresh. This is a great steal.

    Bento Box
    Zohabe B.

    Totoro was a great experience with prompt service and wonderful studio Ghibli themed decor. The miso soup was solid and each component of the bento box was great especially the sushi. The sashimi was ok.

    Totoro Spicy Udon

    Received two extremely large fish bones in my chicken udon dish. I have no idea how they would get in the dish, as it wasn't a fish entree. Will never return.

    Our sushi a sans
    GLENN F.

    Not bad. No reservations taken, first come first served. Really noisy and it echos all through out the dining area. But the service and food was good. A recommendation. See my photos for more reviews with captions.

    Dumpling Soup (Appetizer): Only two pieces of dumplings
    Nicole Y.

    Came here on a chilly night which is why I ended up ordering the dumpling soup. The size of the bowl was alright for an appetizer and it came with two pieces of dumplings. The dumpling itself is fairly large but I was also hoping there would be more than just two dumplings. This is alright for an appetizer but would probably not order this again. I also got the Totoro tower which I enjoyed more than the soup. The tower was pretty filling, super flavorful, and I really like how they plated this dish with the layers of sauces. Came here during Umich's spring break so it wasn't busy and service was quick. Normally it can be pretty busy and we would have to wait 30min-1hour.

    Jennifer M.

    One of my go to's when I'm in downtown A2. My boyfriend and I like to switch around whatever sushi we are craving for but I usually always get the tempura udon with our order. Super tasty! Perfect for the colder weathers or whenever I want to warm my stomach a bit. Sushi are a nice size. Fair price for a restaurant located downtown. We've always had great services when we're here. Food has always been on point. Always feel satisfied when we leave! Definitely recommend!!

    Veggie Roll and Spicy California Roll
    Kate C.

    Totoro is a cute spot for sushi in down-town Ann Arbor. It's themed after Studio Ghibli and has cute decor all around! In terms of food, I have high standards for sushi, so I can't say it's the best sushi I've had. It's definitely good, but I find it expensive for the amount of portions you get. Free miso soup for when you spend more than $10!

    Dynamite Roll
    Maya S.

    Service - prompt and kind. They seated us while we waited for our 3rd person of the group to arrive and were nice about serving water while we waited Soup - this was complimentary with above $10 purchase for dinner time. Very tasty and classic with a decent amount of tofu Dynamite roll: tasted SO fresh. In each bite, I could really taste the ingredients and the fish was the perfect consistency (I usually stay away from raw but in this case, I'm glad I tried). I'd order and recommend this again. Spicy California: this is my go-to roll at any restaurant and they execute it well here. Super large portion (I was uncomfortably full by the end but it was so good I kept eating). It wasn't very explorative but it does taste good and is a solid option. I recommend this restaurant as my favorite sushi spot in AA!

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    Very, very busy and yet the waitstaff remained cool and pleasant. Food was good. We were a table of six.

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    Ordered take out, short walk from our hotel. Would say it is above average sushi. I'd recommend it.

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    0.3 mi•Downtown Ann Arbor, Main Street
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    Wow. This place has it all…read more Sister and I went on a Friday night- quick service, quick food, AND the ladies who served us were so sweet, attentive, and absolutely the best. The inside is so cute and the plates are so pretty too! Not only are the physical dishes cool, but the presentation of the sushi was too! I got 2 orders of the simple tuna, and one New York. My sister got an order of the California rolls and 2 shrimp tempura orders. Presentation was fantastic, and the sushi was divine. The salmon was so tender and almost buttery in consistency, and the veggies inside the rolls are so fresh and crisp. I always find sushi so refreshing and it hit the spot. I'd also like to mention how fantastic they are about dietary restrictions. Tons of vegan/vegetarian options PLUS GLUTEN FREE SOY SAUCE, APPS, AND A MENU. For the celiacs out there: I didn't get glutened! They took it seriously and I had no issues! If you're not sure where to go, go to Kanbu. The entire meal was around $65, and we had a lot of sushi plus a massive pot of tea. Sushi can be so expensive and I find this place to have great prices, especially for the size and quality of sushi! If you want to support authentic, local places in Ann Arbor, go to kanbu! My only regret is that I didn't take pictures.

    I LOVE it here! They have a little bit of everything. My boyfriend likes poke with a big serving of…read moreraw fish, and he got it. I love a veggie roll, and the sweet potato tempura here is possibly my favorite in Ann Arbor. My sister is obsessed with the sushi burritos from Kanbu. The service is always kind and attentive. The seating is nice and the whole ambiance is cozy. I know I'll keep coming back, whether I'm bringing someone who loves veggies, loves fish, or just loves trying something new!

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    3.9(54 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Main Street, Downtown Ann Arbor

    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.

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    Tabe Fusion

    4.0(48 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Downtown Ann Arbor, Main Street

    Omg they are open for lunch! Amazing lunch specials. I'll be back next week to try the garlic…read morecrispy string beans with protein. Reasonably priced for the quality. Service is very personable and attentive. Going above and beyond. This place is going to be busy once the word is out that they are open for lunch! So few places are open for lunch downtown anymore. Don't skip Tabe as an option. You'll be surprised. The dining room is beautiful but a bit dark during lunch. Nice a cool though. There are TVs just nothing tuned in yet. Idk if the upstairs is open but not necessary to go up there really, when the server will bring it down for you. Large comfortable booths or sit at the bar is a large cushioned chair. More to come. I have to try more of the lunch menu.

    Had dinner here about a year ago and enjoyed the food. I recall the short ribs and golden meatball…read morewere both yummy. Returned for a bday dinner yesterday and disappointed. We mostly got small plates to share. Many were subpar. The skewer of meatballs was dry, oversalty and meh. The soup dumplings also not great. Very little broth. The duck fried roll was just sliced duck meat, dry, and not great.The gyoza and shumai were both Good and we enjoyed those. The atmosphere, service and drinks were great We also enjoyed a free bday dessert of a strawberry mousse cake. Bill for two with tip was around 100.00. We each had one drink. I don't think we will be back.

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    Sushi Dabu - Mickey's On Fire (really good)!

    Sushi Dabu

    4.0(167 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    Only good things to rave about for this place!…read more New management took over about a year and a half ago. Annie was our lovely server who was SO kind and asked if she could give our baby avocado. She brought over a nicely cut avocado plate. Sooo kind!! It was his first time trying avocado and he loved it! This will be his new favorite restaurant ;0) I am usually not a sushi lover but am slowly becoming one. I surprised my husband a lot by wolfing down everything! Everything tasted delicious!! My favorite was the Salmon On The Beach. The smokey flavor mixed with the crunchy bits was unbeatable!! I also thoroughly enjoyed the Vege Love Roll (the sweet potato was so unique and delicious)!! The Spicy tuna roll and Mickey's On Fire were also very good. We definitely would return! We also want to try their Korean dishes. Two great cuisines in one restaurant! They have a lot of Totoro decoration - so cute! And their booths look legit Japanese. I highly recommend this little hidden gem!!

    New management knows what's up! I used to be "fine" with this place, but the meal we had last night…read morewas outstanding. Incredible service and it was apparent the food was fresh. We love agedashi tofu so have ordered it from nearly every place that offers it in town. This is easily the best. Perfectly fried with a rich, sweet broth. The tamago is made fresh (you can taste the difference) so definitely get it if you're a fan. Our maki rolls were all fantastic, I really don't think you can go wrong. They are very considerate about flavor and texture combos! Enjoyed a couple carafes of hot sake with our meal as well. We'll definitely be back! What a gem on that side of town. And thank you, Annie, for taking great care of us!

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    Plate Sushi & Chicken - Miso soup and cucumber salad

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    4.4(109 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    Found this place on Yelp and it definitely did not disappoint. The sushi bento box was great. You…read moreorder on tablets at the table which makes it nice and easy. Service was fast and our service was friendly. All the rolls my son had were good. Will be back for sure.

    My parents wanted to show me this awesome place they found for lunchtime. Just on broadway, they…read morestarted popping in here after medical center visits. Closed on Mondays, I think my dad scheduled his treatments around their hours because he likes it so much. There is a strong smell of disinfectant when you walk in that doesn't mix well with whatever smell is coming from the pipes but I recall this same issue at this location long before it was Plate. No worries. It's clean and welcoming. We sat, my dad choosing a bench side table with a cushion. I ordered a couple appetizers from the order pad at the table while we waited for our third person. Hot tea, water l, edamame and takoyaki. All very good. The woman that greeted us was so warm and friendly. She was also our server. I ordered the sushi lunch bento. They had teriyaki beef bento. I didn't know the bentos came with a single Tako ball or I wouldn't have order the app but don't skip on the app. It's a good order with tempura flakes and eel sauce. I forgot to snap a pic of them. The bento was excellent. Right temps, great quality and assortment. I couldn't finish it. Packed a box to finish later. Dad treated today so I don't have a clue what the bill was but the prices are reasonable. Highly recommended.

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