This restaurant is definitely a hidden GEM. The service was really good. The restaurant is clean and the service was fast!!! I tried the Udon Miso buttery chicken , that was really good. If you want something that's not soup or want to try something different I'd get this dish. It had a curry flavor to it. The shrimp toast was BEYOND EXCELLENT!!! Crispy and butter and the bread had a fluffy crunch taste. Really good!!!

Friends suggested and booked a table on the patio for 5:30p on a Wednesday ahead of a show at Fisher Theater. The patio is nicely closed up and well heated. I was surprised how comfortable it was in there. Joe greeted us immediately and took our drink order. We had about 25 mins before the end of Happy Hour. Drinks were delivered and time to order food. I ordered from the HH menu - skewers, wasabi-octopus, and a spicy tuna hand roll. I wouldn't do the octopus again, I didn't realize it was raw. Good flavor though. I didn't dig the texture. The spicy tuna hand roll was weak but filling. No veggies just a bit of tuna on rice. My friends loved their bowls. Nice hunk of short rib, on top of creamy, thick noodles. Along with fried garlic, kimchi, lime and veggies. The pho was huge with delicate rice noodles full of fresh jalapeño, sprouts, pork belly and lime. Service was great. We were looking for him and he wasn't hounding us. Perfect amount of attention and he didn't skip the details. Brought me a drink I wanted without further prompting. Great visit. I would recommend to others. This block is trying to come alive. Hopefully the parking situation gets better. I think there is a neighboring lot for the local businesses but it is not clear if it costs or is open or what one has to do to park there and not have someone try to tow your vehicle. Street parking is choice but that too is unclear. What is with the frickin lines?! Can we park there or not? Didn't get towed and paid my parking. Guess it was ok though very frustrating.

Food: 7/10 Tried the tonkotsu ramen and miso udon. The ramen was solid--an 8/10. The miso udon? Eh, more like a 6/10. But let me tell you, the calamari? Absolute fire. A straight-up 10/10. It's definitely the standout here and something I'd come back for without question. Service: 9/10 Service was great, nothing mind-blowing, but it hit the mark. Exactly what you'd expect from a place like this--friendly, attentive, no complaints. Ambiance: 8/10 Pretty cool vibe. The lighting was on point, and they even had a disco ball, which added a fun touch. Nothing crazy or over the top, but it worked for the space. Value: 5/10 Not gonna lie, the value wasn't there for me. It's more of a date-night spot than a regular hangout. The calamari was incredible, but you don't get much of it. The ramen was good, but for what I paid, I left still kinda hungry. Then again, I'm cheap AF, so take that with a grain of salt--I rarely score places high on value.

So so happy I came here. I was in town for work and trying to kill some time between work and another engagement I had that evening. That awkward time turned out to be happy hour here! What fortuitous timing. I tried everything I could on the happy hour menu, food wise, going off some recommendations from the awesome and helpful server. Everything was a hit. Each item was so uniquely flavored and well/balanced. The deal was too good to pass up, and I got a mini tasting-menu quality meal with the diversity there was. The atmosphere is kind of dark and moody, but still really cool. I cannot wait to be back in the area, hopefully on another work trip, to come back and work my way through the menu again!

Ima, I'm a huge fan! Started with their mezcal cocktail, "Highs & Lows" which I really enjoyed. It was smokey of course, but the toasted coconut flavor combined with the citrus made it one of the best mezcal margs I've ever had! I ordered the pork tonkatsu ramen and a meatball skewer. I didn't love the meatball personally, but the ramen was 5/5. The pork belly was PERFECT, the broth was immaculate, and everything tasted so fresh and delicious. It was not too salty, and was the perfect cozy meal for a cold October evening. Our server was very attentive and kind as well.

Had an excellent lunch here! Kudos for being open at lunch time when so few places aren't. First, they are not where they used to be! They moved across the street into the space that used to be Gold Cash Gold. We ordered from a special 3-course set menu where some of the money was donated to Forgotten Harvest. My dining companion is a vegan and the choices included a vegan appetizer, main course, and dessert. I had the calamari, sea bass, and a slice of caramel chocolate mousse. Service was friendly and food arrived quickly.

My sister and I went here for dinner and they seated us immediately. We were shocked for a Friday night to be seated right away. The restaurant itself is small and the tables and very close together so maybe don't come here to do a break up ... the vibe itself was very artsy and eclectic. Very nice!! The waiter was nice. Hard to hear for me since I was sitting on the booth & he was standing behind my sister in her chair. To start we ordered a salmon avo hand roll & the thicc fries. Both were very delicious. I dont know if the hand roll was worth the 8 dollars but I wasn't upset with it either. Then for the mains I ordered a ramen and my sister ordered an udon noodle. I loved the ramen and I'm not a big fan of tonkotsu in general so I was pleasantly surprised. My sister ordered the udon and she really liked it, but I definitely liked my ramen more. I will say, the udon doesn't come with a protein and they asked her what protein she'd like. She got chicken and it was an extra 4 dollars.... For how much chicken they put I did not see it as worth it but ok. They also had a 3% service fee so that was a bit annoying. I don't really see the point of that. Overall I rate this place a 4.7/5 -- very good food!!

My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here and had a great time! Our server was super nice and she noticed that our table was a little wobbly and fixed it for us right away. We got the thicc fries as an appetizer and they were soooo good, highly recommend. Then I got the tonkotsu ramen and my boyfriend got the chicken katsu curry. I loved the ramen and the serving size was bigger than expected (always a good surprise!) so there were leftovers to pack home. We also got some hard ciders to drink and halfway through them, noticed we got the wrong ones, the ones we got were still good though so we just had a little laugh about it. The general vibe was really cool and I loved the look of the place. I do run kinda warm, so it was a little too hot for me in there, but that's really just a personal preference thing and does not impact my review, just wanted to note it. It was also a busy Friday night, so I'd recommend making reservations! I'm not sure how far in advance my boyfriend made ours, but we got there like exactly on time and were seated immediately.

Steven E.'s happy place. 5 stars for everything. Come here. Everything is exceptional. The End. Outside it's the quintessential Michigan Ave corner business in Old Style Detroit. Inside it's posh yet not rude, Casual with Class. We like to dress semi-formal and play it up. The waitstaff are professional and very attentive. They compliment the kitchen crew to provide fast flawless service. Many restaurants should follow their example. Pro Tip: This needs to be your stop for the very best experience in Izakaya. The menu is vast. The dishes are prepared exactly as should be. Prepare yourself. Ima is all about presentation and authentication. Eat slowly and savor. Eat small bites for flavour. Portions are not large. You do not take this home. Dine at your table. Carry out memories. The talent comes at a price. Our party of eight cost over $600 with tip. I will continue to pay this for the privilege. 10/24

Had a lovely lunch at Ima Izakaya yesterday! I tried out the Spicy Kimchi Udon and my friend and I shared the mushroom dumplings. The dumplings were a tasty start to the meal. They were crispy, yet still soft. The sauce added a nice spice to the overall taste too. I looooved my udon noodles! So full of flavor and a good amount of spice. I also added chicken, and had a good amount leftover to take home with me! We sat outside on the patio, and although it was pretty warm out we stayed comfortable with both of the fans blowing. Service was still quick and attentive outside! I definitely look forward to trying out more on their menu at my next visit.