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2100 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Menu (As of 10/29)
Cold House Pickles GF V $8.00 kimchi, seasonal pickles Green Salad GF V 7 / 11 artisan lettuce, cucumber, radish, carrot, furikake. Choice of furikake ranch or ginger sesame dressing Miso Sesame Cucumbers GF V $10.00 miso cucumber, miso-ginger sauce, sesame, lemon Spicy Tuna & Sesame Crisps* GF S $15.00 ground Ahi tuna, radish, cucumber, sesame-crisp, lemon Ahi Tuna Tartare* $17.00 chilled raw tuna, avocado, radish, yuzu ponzu, scallion, shiso, sesame-rice crisp, lemon, black sea salt Hamachi Crudo* GF $17.00 Yellowtail, yuzu-lemon confit, jalapeno, micro cilantro, black sea salt Chilled Sesame Noodles V $18.00 udon, sesame-ginger dressing, cucumber, carrot, radish, nori, micro cilantro, orange zest, lemon House Pickles $8.00 kimchi, seasonal pickles Green Salad 7 / 11 artisan lettuce, cucumber, radish, carrot, furikake. Choice of furikake ranch or ginger sesame dressing Miso Sesame Cucumbers $10.00 miso cucumber, miso-ginger sauce, sesame, lemon Spicy Tuna & Sesame Crisps* $15.00 ground Ahi tuna, radish, cucumber, sesame-crisp, lemon Hamachi Crudo* $17.00 Yellowtail, yuzu-lemon confit, jalapeno, micro cilantro, black sea salt House Pickles GF $8.00 kimchi, seasonal pickles Green Salad GF 7 / 11 artisan lettuce, cucumber, radish, carrot, furikake. Choice of furikake ranch or ginger sesame dressing Miso Sesame Cucumbers GF $10.00 miso cucumber, miso-ginger sauce, sesame, lemon Chilled Sesame Noodles $18.00 udon, sesame-ginger dressing, cucumber, carrot, radish, nori, micro cilantro, orange zest, lemon Hot Edamame GF V $8.00 chilis, lemon, sesame, sea salt Thicc Fries GF V $13.00 steak-cut potatoes, crispy leeks, umami seasoning, sambal ketchup & furikake kewpie Spicy Bok Choy GF V $12.00 chili crisp, sake, sesame, lemon Blistered Shishito Peppers GF V $12.00 toasted cumin & chili-lime sea salt, lemon Fried Tofu Karaage GF $15.00 furikake kewpie, lemon · vegan by request Fried Chicken Karaage GF $15.00 furikake kewpie, lemon Chicken Katsu $14.00 panko fried chicken breast, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Tofu Katsu V $14.00 panko fried tofu cutlet, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Flash-Fried Calamari GF $15.00 chili-lime sauce, togarashi, lemon Sake-Steamed Clams $16.00 ginger, garlic, scallion, lily blossom, sake-miso broth, lemon Edamame $8.00 chilis, lemon, sesame, sea salt Thicc Fries $13.00 steak-cut potatoes, crispy leeks, umami seasoning, sambal ketchup & furikake kewpie Spicy Bok Choy $12.00 chili crisp, sake, sesame, lemon Blistered Shishito Peppers $12.00 toasted cumin & chili-lime sea salt, lemon Fried Tofu Karaage $15.00 furikake kewpie, lemon Fried Chicken Karaage $15.00 furikake kewpie, lemon Flash-Fried Calamari $15.00 chili-lime sauce, togarashi, lemon Edamame GF $8.00 chilis, lemon, sesame, sea salt Thicc Fries GF $13.00 steak-cut potatoes, crispy leeks, umami seasoning, sambal ketchup & furikake kewpie Spicy Bok Choy GF S $12.00 chili crisp, sake, sesame, lemon Blistered Shishito Peppers GF S $12.00 toasted cumin & chili-lime sea salt, lemon Tofu Katsu $14.00 panko fried tofu cutlet, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon House Dumplings Maitake Mushroom V $12.00 pan-fried, ginger, scallion, carrot, chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon Shrimp & Scallion $12.00 pan-fried, ginger, scallion, chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon Cumin Lamb $12.00 pan-fried, lamb, cumin, fresh coriander, ginger, chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon Maitake Mushroom $12.00 pan-fried, ginger, scallion, carrot, chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon Entrees Japanese Barbecue Eggplant V $25.00 grilled eggplant, king trumpet mushroom steak, avocado, white kimchi, radish, Japanese BBQ glaze, steamed rice Tofu Katsu Curry V $25.00 panko fried tofu cutlet, steamed rice, golden curry-veggie stew, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon · add fried egg +2 Chicken Katsu Curry $26.00 panko fried chicken cutlet, steamed rice, golden curry-veggie stew, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon · add fried egg +2 Seared Ahi Tuna* $28.00 pepper crusted ahi tuna, avocado, furikake rice, snowy cabbage salad, wasabi-lime vinaigrette, ponzu sauce, pickled ginger · add grilled shrimp skewer +5 Teriyaki Glazed Salmon $26.00 seared Scottish salmon, ginger teriyaki sauce, fragrant rice, baby bok choy, charred orange, crispy basil · add grilled shrimp skewer +5 Whiskey Steak & Fries $29.00 Beef Tenderloin tips, umami fries, shishito peppers, shiitake mushrooms, whiskey-ginger sauce, crispy shallots · add grilled shrimp skewer +5 Japanese Barbecue Eggplant $25.00 grilled eggplant, king trumpet mushroom steak, avocado, white kimchi, radish, Japanese BBQ glaze, steamed rice Tofu Katsu Curry $25.00 panko fried tofu cutlet, steamed rice, golden curry-veggie stew, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Ramen Soups Yuzu Miso $19.00 porcini broth with shiro miso & yuzu, lemon · vegan without the egg Ginger Tori $19.00 rich chicken broth, fresh grated ginger Spicy Tori S $19.00 rich chicken broth with house spice blend, toasted chili oil Bonito Dashi $19.00 light and savory dashi broth, tempura crisps Forest Ramen V $18.00 mushroom & vegetable dashi broth, smoked trumpet mushroom · not served with egg Spicy Tori Ramen S $18.00 rich chicken broth, house spice blend, toasted chili oil Signature Ramen Pork Tonkotsu Ramen $21.00 rich pork bone broth, soft egg, smoked pork belly, crispy leeks, aromatic black garlic oil Spicy Pork Tonkotsu Ramen S $21.00 rich & spicy pork bone broth, soft egg, smoked pork belly, crispy leeks, hot chili paste, black garlic oil, chili threads Spicy Shrimp & Kimchi Ramen S $23.00 spicy kimchi bone broth, soft egg, poached shrimp, kaffir lime & citrus butter, toasted chili oil Udon Noodle Soups Traditional Bonito Dashi $19.00 light and savory dashi broth, tempura crisps Yuzu Miso $19.00 porcini broth with shiro miso and yuzu, lemon · vegan without the egg Ginger Tori $19.00 rich chicken broth, fresh grated ginger Spicy Tori S $19.00 rich chicken broth with house spice blend, toasted chili oil Golden Curry $19.00 silky curry broth, pickled ginger · vegan without the egg Porcini Forest V $19.00 mushroom & vegetable dashi broth, smoked trumpet mushroom · not served with egg Yaki Udons Miso Butter $19.00 yuzu butter and miso sauce Teriyaki V $19.00 red peppers, ginger-garlic teriyaki sauce Spicy Kimchi S $19.00 kimchi & chili butter sauce Teriyaki $19.00 red peppers, ginger-garlic teriyaki sauce Pho Noodle Soups Vegan Pho GF V $19.00 sesame roasted tofu Shrimp Pho GF $19.00 chili shrimp, kaffir butter Chicken Pho GF $19.00 charshu braised chicken Beef Pho GF $19.00 roasted beef short rib Vegan Pho $19.00 sesame roasted tofu Shrimp Pho $19.00 chili shrimp, kaffir butter Chicken Pho $19.00 charshu braised chicken Beef Pho $19.00 roasted beef short rib Donburi / Rice Bowls Fried Chicken Karaage $19.00 crispy chicken thigh, house pickles, napa slaw, furikake kewpie sauce, lemon, chili threads, nori Fried Tofu Karaage $19.00 crispy tofu cutlet, house pickles, napa slaw, furikake kewpie sauce, lemon, chili threads, nori · vegan without the kewpie sauce Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl* $22.00 Ahi Tuna, sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, white kimchi, radish, sesame, yuzu ponzu sauce, lemon Spicy Ahi Tuna* S $21.00 yuzu ponzu sauce, lemon · gf upon request Smoked Teriyaki Salmon $21.00 ginger teriyaki glaze, lemon Fried Egg Boombap GF $19.00 kimchi, spicy pepito sauce · vegan without the egg , sub tofu Glazed Pork Belly $21.00 kimchi, Japanese barbecue glaze Golden Curry Rice Bowl V $19.00 rice, market veggies, scallion, pickled ginger Sweets Warm Brownie Sundae $11.00 warm fudge brownie, matcha ice cream, salted miso caramel, lotus cookie crumble, fresh strawberries Coconut Custard V $9.00 silken tofu, blueberry, lemon, mint · gf by request Warm Blueberry Bread Pudding $11.00 brioche, orange-vanilla custard, blueberries, vanilla ice cream, candied ginger Mochi Ice Cream Trio GF $9.00 ask server for today's flavors Scoop of Ice Cream $5.00 ask server for flavor Mochi Ice Cream Trio $9.00 ask server for today's flavors Coconut Custard $9.00 silken tofu, blueberry, lemon, mint · gf by request Starters Small Green Salad $6.00 baby romaine, grape tomato, radish, cucumber, carrot, crispy shallot · choice of furikake ranch or citrus ginger vinaigrette Edamame GF V $7.00 chilis, lemon, sesame, sea salt Miso Sesame Cucumbers GF V $9.00 miso cukes, miso-ginger sauce, sesame, lemon Flash-Fried Calamari GF $14.00 chili-lime sauce, togarashi, lemon Shrimp & Scallion Dumplings $11.00 pan-fried, ginger, scallion, chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon Salads Ima Market Salad $17.00 baby romaine, soft egg, grape tomato, radish, cucumber, carrot, avocado, crispy shallot · choose a dressing: furikake ranch or ginger-orange vinaigrette · choose a protein: katsu chicken · katsu tofu · smoked salmon · chicken breast · roasted tofu · chili shrimp · glazed pork belly Sesame Ginger Noodles V $17.00 chilled udon, sesame-ginger dressing, cucumber, carrot, radish, nori, micro cilantro, lemon Sandwiches Katsu Tofu Sandwich V $18.00 panko fried tofu, creamy Kewpie slaw, oki sauce, brioche bun, kimchi Katsu Chicken Sandwich $18.00 panko fried chicken breast, creamy Kewpie slaw, oki sauce, brioche bun, kimchi Izakaya Burger* $18.00 chophouse burger, aged white cheddar, sake caramelized onion, whole grain mustard, toasted garlic Kewpie, brioche bun Rice Bowls Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl* $21.00 Ahi Tuna, sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, white kimchi, radish, sesame, yuzu ponzu sauce, lemon Spicy Tuna Bowl* S $20.00 scallion, radish, snowy cabbage, yuzu ponzu sauce, pickled ginger, nori, lemon · gf upon request Smoked Teriyaki Salmon $20.00 ginger teriyaki glaze, lemon, scallion, radish, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger & nori Golden Curry V $18.00 silky curry sauce, steamed rice, market veggies, scallion, pickled ginger Fried Tofu Karaage V $18.00 crispy fried tofu, house pickles, napa slaw, furikake kewpie sauce, lemon, chili threads, nori Fried Chicken Karaage $18.00 crispy chicken thigh, house pickles, napa slaw, furikake kewpie sauce, lemon, chili threads, nori Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl* $22.00 Ahi Tuna, sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, white kimchi, radish, sesame, yuzu ponzu sauce, lemon Fried Egg Boombap $19.00 kimchi, spicy pepito sauce Golden Curry Rice Bowl $19.00 rice, market veggies, scallion, pickled ginger Dessert Mochi Ice Cream Trio GF $8.00 ask server for today's flavors House Cocktails Spring Blossom Martini $15.00 Valentine White Blossom vodka, sake, chamomile, honey, orange Midori Colada $15.00 Planteray Pineapple Rum, Melon Liqueur, Coconut Cream, Green Tea, Lime Strawberry Basil Martini $15.00 Haku Japanese Vodka, St. George Basil Brandy, Strawberry Simple, Dolin Dry Jasmine Collins $15.00 Vodka, Lemon, Jasmine, Ginger, Thai Basil, Soda Zombie Thom $15.00 Coconut, ginger, lime leaf, lemongrass, Thai basil, sake The Magenta $15.00 Astral Reposado Tequila, spiced hibiscus syrup, mint, soda Ginger Buck $15.00 Ginger beer, pomegranate, Astral Blanco Tequila Tokyo Manhattan $15.00 Toki Japanese Whisky, Sesame Infused Amaro Nonino and Averna, Orange, Big Cube, Luxardo Cherry Ima Old Fashioned $15.00 Coconut-washed Ron Zacapa Rum, saigon demerara, orange & tiki bitters Chai Spice Martini $15.00 Nikka Days Japanese Whisky, Nola Coffee Liqueur, chai spiced syrup Large Shareable Cocktail Ima Sangria $38.00 Orange juice, pineapple juice, Combier, plum brandy, apple brandy, plum wine, white wine · 48oz · Serves 2–4 Mocktails Purple Monsoon $13.00 Jasmine Tea Syrup, Lime, Ube Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Soda NA Berry Spritz $13.00 Ghia Berry Aperitif, Strawberry Syrup, Orange Syrup, NA Bubbles The Revival $13.00 Coconut, ginger, lime leaf, lemongrass, Thai basil NA Strawberry Smoke $13.00 Lil Saints St. Oak, strawberry syrup, lemon, soda Drafts Narragansett – The Famous Lager $7.00 Refreshing, crisp & balanced. Subtle hops · Rhode Island · 5% Sapporo $7.00 Crisp Japanese Lager · Japan · 4.9% Homes Pool Beer $7.00 Dry hopped Pilsner. Tropical & crushable · Ann Arbor, MI · 4.5% Kirin Ichiban $7.00 American Style Lager · Japan · 5% Broadleaf Chromatic Shatter $8.00 Hazy IPA. Citrus, fruity, sweet & bright bitterness, creamy mouthfeel · Kentwood, MI · 5.5% Blackrocks 51k IPA $7.00 Balanced, dry & super hoppy. Notes of grapefruit, apricot, and pine · Marquette, MI · 7% Tandem Green Man $7.00 Semi-dry Cider. Crisp & refreshing · Suttons Bay, MI · 5% Griffin Claw Japanese Lager $8.00 Spicy & bitter Hefeweizen. Coppery & toasty with clove & roasted banana · Bridgman, MI · 5% Seasonal Rotating Draft Ask your server for details! Cans & Bottled Beers Asahi Dry Lager $7.00 Dry Japanese Lager · Japan · 5% · 12oz Modelo $5.00 Crisp Mexican Lager · Mexico · 4.4% · 12oz Crooked Tree IPA $6.00 Dry Hoppy IPA · Michigan · 6.5% · 12oz New Holland The Poet $6.00 Oatmeal Stout · Michigan · 5.2% · 12oz Hitachino White Ale $9.00 Witbier · Japan · 5.5% · 12oz Canned Cocktails & Seltzer Long Drink $7.00 Gin, tonic, and grapefruit · Finland · 5.5% · 12oz Florida Seltzers $7.00 Assorted flavors · Wisconsin · 5% · 12oz Canned Ciders Blackgrass Fineapple $7.00 Pineapple & Apple Cider · Michigan · 6.5% · 12oz Shacksbury Dry Cider $8.00 Dry with Fruit Forward finish · Vermont · 5.5% · 12oz Sake House Junmai Carafe 8 / 12 Hot or Cold · 6oz or 10oz Panda Cup Junmai $12.00 180ml · Miyozakura, Minokamo Sake High Junmai $12.00 200ml · Kyoto, Japan Kibo 'Hope' Junmai $12.00 180ml · Iwate Sho Chiku Bai Nigori $15.00 350ml · Berkeley, California Hakutsuru 'Little Lily' Nigori $20.00 300ml · Kobe Shirakabe Tokubetsu $20.00 300ml · Hyogo Kikusui Junmai Ginjo $35.00 'Chrysanthemum Mist' · 300ml · Niigata Ninki-Ichi "Natural" $35.00 Junmai Ginjo · Sparkling · 300ml · Fukushima Hakutsuru 'Excellent' Junmai $32.00 720ml · Hakutsuru brewery, Kobe Sake High Junmai $32.00 750ml · Kyoto, Japan Suigei 'Drunken Whale' Tokubetsu Junmai $45.00 720ml · Suigei brewery, Kochi Kikusakari Cedar Aged Junmai $60.00 720ml · Kiuchi brewery, Ibaraki Ryujin Dragon God $70.00 720ml · Ryujin Brewery, Gunma Suigei 'Drunken Whale' Tokubetsu Junmai $110.00 Party size bottle! · 1.8 liter · Suigei brewery, Kochi Wine & Bubbles Tattoo Girl 10 / 40 Chardonnay · Washington, US Cherries & Rainbows 12 / 48 Red Blend · Minervois, France Ostatu 10 / 40 Rosé · Rioja, Spain Tutela 10 / 40 Prosecco · Veneto, Italy N / A Selections & Beverages Untitled Arts N/A Beer $7.00 Rotating selection · Wisconsin · 12oz Gruvi Dry Secco $8.00 Delicate, floral and semi-dry alcohol-free Prosecco · Canada · 9.3oz Ted Segers Unleaded Regal Brew $6.00 Crisp & crushable · Illinois · 12oz · 0.5% ABV Detroit City Fountain Soda $3.00 cane sugar Strawberry Milk Drink $3.00 Kona Coffee $3.00 Walker Bros Forest Water $6.00 Rotating flavors San Pellegrino Fruit Soda $4.00 Red Bull $6.00 Regular, White Peach, Sugar-Free Calpico $4.00 Walker Brothers Organic Kombucha $6.00 Chilled Green Tea $4.00 Casamara Club $5.00 Rotating flavors Hot Genmaicha Green Tea $5.00 Serves 1–2 · with ginger & honey Robata Grill Asparagus & Smoked Trumpet Mushroom $6.00 Chili Garlic Shrimp $6.00 micro cilantro Kalbi Steak $6.00 sweet soy-ginger glaze, scallion, sesame Asparagus & Smoked Trumpet Mushroom GF $6.00 Ramen & Udon Soups Yuzu Miso Ramen $19.00 porcini broth with shiro miso & yuzu, lemon · order without egg Porcini Forest Udon $19.00 mushroom & vegetable dashi broth, smoked trumpet mushroom · not served with egg Yuzu Miso Udon $19.00 porcini broth with shiro miso and yuzu, lemon · order without egg Golden Curry Udon $19.00 silky curry broth, pickled ginger · order without egg Vegan Pho GF $19.00 sesame roasted tofu Ima Izakaya: hours and how to order