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    Ima Izakaya 2100 Michigan Ave

    Japanese
    Open now11AM - 9:30PM
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    Featured Items

    • Shrimp and Scallion Dumpling

      Pan-fried, shrimp, ginger, scallion, chili-black vinegar sauce.
      $12.00

    • Edamame

      chilis, lemon, sesame, sea salt
      $8.00

    • Butter Yaki Udon

      Yuzu, butter and miso sauce. Pan fried noodles. Served with market greens, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, crispy garlic and shallot, nori, chili threads, and lemon.
      $19.00

    All Day

    Hot Shareables

    • Edamame

      chilis, lemon, sesame, sea salt
      $8.00

    • Spicy Bok Choi

      Pan sautéed bok choy, chili crisp, sake, sesame, lemon.
      $12.00

    • Mushroom Dumpling

      Pan-fried, tofu, maitake mushroom, scallion, carrot, black-chili sauce.
      $12.00

    • Chicken Katsu App

      Panko battered chicken cutlet. Panko battered tofu cutlet. Served with snowy cabbage and katsu sauce.
      $14.00

    • Thicc Fries

      French Fries, crispy shallots, togarashi salt, cumin spice blend, fry mix, yuzu- guava ketchup and furikake kewpie
      $13.00

    • Shishito Peppers

      pan blistered shishito peppers with chili-lime sea-salt and tamari.
      $12.00

    • Shrimp and Scallion Dumpling

      Pan-fried, shrimp, ginger, scallion, chili-black vinegar sauce.
      $12.00

    • Fried Chicken Karrage Bites

      Deep fried, chicken thigh pieces in GF batter served with mayo.
      $15.00

    • Fried Tofu Karrage

      Deep fried, tofu pieces in GF batter served with mayo.
      $15.00

    • Lamb Dumpling

      Pan-fried, lamb, cumin, fresh coriander, ginger, chili-black vinegar sauce
      $12.00

    • Tofu Katsu App

      Panko battered tofu cutlet. Served with snowy cabbage and katsu sauce.
      $14.00

    • Sake Steamed Clams

      Clams steamed in, ginger, garlic, scallion in sake-miso broth.
      $16.00

    Cold Shareables

    • House Pickles

      Kimchi, seasonal pickle. [GF] [V]
      $8.00

    • Green Salad

      Artisanal lettuce, cucumber, radish, carrot ginger- sesame dressing, Furikake
      $7.00+

    • Chilled Cucumbers with Miso and Sesame

      Cucumbers, miso-ginger sauce, sesame, lemon
      $10.00

    • Spicy Tuna & Sesame Crisps

      ground ahi tuna, radish, cucumber, sesame crisp, lemon
      $15.00

    • Ahi Tuna Tartar

      chilled raw tuna, avocado, radish, yuzu ponzu, scallion, shiso, sesame-rice crisp, lemon, black sea salt
      $17.00

    • Chilled Udon App

      Udon, sesame-ginger dressing, cucumber, carrot, radish, nori, micro cilantro, orange zest, lemon
      $18.00

    • Sesame Crisps

      Togarashi spiced sesame crisps
      $5.00

    • Octo wasabi

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00

    Entrees

    • Eggplant Mushroom Entree

      Grilled eggplant, king trumpet mushroom steak, avocado, white kimchi, radish, Japanese BBQ glaze, steamed rice
      $25.00

    • Teriyaki Salmon ENTREE

      Scottish Salmon, toasted sesame, ginger teriyaki sauce, fragrant rice, baby bok-choy, charred orange, crispy basil
      $26.00

    • Whiskey Steak and Fries

      Beef tenderloin tips, umami fries, shishito peppers, shiitake mushrooms, whisky-ginger sauce, crispy shallots. Always cooked to medium.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $29.00

    • Tofu Katsu Curry

      panko fried tofu cutlet, steamed rice, golden curry-veggie stew, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon
      $25.00

    • Chicken Katsu Curry

      panko fried chicken cutlet, steamed rice, golden curry-veggie stew, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon
      $26.00

    • Seared Ahi Tuna Entree

      Pepper seared ahi tuna, fragrant rice, avocado snowy cabbage salad, wasabi-lime vinaigrette, ponzu sauce, pickled ginger
      $28.00

    Udon Soup

    • Tori Udon

      $19.00

    • Bonito Dashi Udon

      Light and smoky dashi broth, tempura crisps, kamaboko fishcake. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
      $19.00

    • Yuzu Miso Udon

      Porcini broth with shiro miso and yuzu. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
      $19.00

    • Ginger Tori Udon

      Rich chicken bone broth, fresh grated ginger. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
      $19.00

    • Spicy Tori Udon

      Rich chicken bone broth with house spice blend, toasted chili oil. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
      $19.00

    • Curry Udon

      Silky Curry broth, pickled ginger, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
      $19.00

    • Porcini Forest Udon

      Aromatic mushroom and vegetable dashi broth, smoked mushrooms. Served with scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
      $19.00

    Pho Soup

    • Vegan Pho

      Sesame roasted tofu .Vegan pho broth served with rice noodles, market greens, sweet onions, bean sprouts, jalapeno, Thai basil, lime, and roasted chili oil.
      $19.00

    • Shrimp Pho

      Gluten-free. Vegan pho broth, rice noodles, chili shrimp, bean sprout, white onion ,Thai basil, jalapeño, lime, citrus butter
      $19.00

    • Chicken Pho

      vegan pho broth • rice noodles • sesame chicken • schmaltz • bean sprout • white onion • Thai basil • jalapeno • lime
      $19.00

    • Beef Pho

      Roasted beef short rib. Vegan pho broth served with rice noodles, market greens, sweet onions, bean sprouts, jalapeno, Thai basil, lime, and roasted chili oil.
      $19.00

    Ramen Soup

    All served with soft egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, chili threads

    • RAMEN Tori (NO SPICE)

      $19.00

    • RAMEN Yuzu Miso

      porcini broth with shiro miso and yuzu, lemon
      $19.00

    • RAMEN Ginger Tori

      rich chicken broth, fresh grated ginger
      $19.00

    • RAMEN Spicy Tori

      rich chicken broth with house spice blend, toasted chili oil
      $19.00

    • RAMEN Tonkotsu

      rich pork bone broth, soft egg, smoked pork belly, crispy leeks, aromatic black garlic oil
      $21.00

    • RAMEN SPICY Tonkotsu

      rich SPICY pork bone broth, soft egg, smoked pork belly, crispy leeks, aromatic black garlic oil
      $21.00

    • shrimp and kimchi RAMEN

      spicy kimchi broth, soft egg, shrimp, citrus butter, toasted chili oil
      $23.00

    • RAMEN Bonito Dashi

      $19.00

    • RAMEN Golden Curry

      $19.00

    • RAMEN Porcini Forest

      $19.00

    Pan Fried Yaki Udons

    • Butter Yaki Udon

      Yuzu, butter and miso sauce. Pan fried noodles. Served with market greens, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, crispy garlic and shallot, nori, chili threads, and lemon.
      $19.00

    • Teriyaki Udon

      Red peppers, ginger-garlic teriyaki sauce. Pan fried noodles. Served with market greens, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, crispy garlic and shallot, nori, chili threads, and lemon.
      $19.00

    • Spicy Kimchi Yaki

      Kimchi & chili butter sauce. Pan fried noodles. Served with market greens, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, crispy garlic and shallot, nori, chili threads, and lemon.
      $19.00

    Rice Bowls

    • Chicken Karaage Don

      crispy chicken thigh, house pickles, napa slaw, furikake kewpie sauce, lemon, chili threads, nori
      $19.00

    • Salmon Don

      Smoked salmon, ginger teriyaki glaze. Served with cucumber pickles, scallion, radish, wakame slaw, pickled ginger, and nori.
      $21.00

    • Spicy Tuna Don

      Spicy ground tuna, yuzu ponzu sauce. Served with cucumber pickles, scallion, radish, wakame slaw, pickled ginger, and nori.
      $21.00

    • Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl

      AHi tuna, sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, white kimchi, radish, seaweed salad, sesame, yuzu ponzu sauce, lemon
      $22.00

    • Tofu Karaage Don

      crispy tofu cutlet, house pickles, napa slaw, furikake kewpie sauce, lemon, chili threads, nori
      $19.00

    • Fried Egg Boombap

      Fried egg over rice, kimchi, spicy pepito sauce. Served with cucumber pickles, scallion, radish, wakame slaw, pickled ginger, and nori.
      $19.00

    • Pork Belly Don

      Barbeque glazed pork belly over rice, kimchi. Served with cucumber pickles, scallion, radish, wakame slaw, pickled ginger, and nori.
      $21.00

    • Golden Curry Bowl

      Rich Japanese curry, market veggies, pickled ginger. Served with scallion, crispy garlic and shallot.
      $19.00

    Add Ons

    • Side Rice

      $2.00

    • Fried Egg

      $2.00

    • Soft Egg

      $2.00

    • Side Kimchi

      $3.00

    • Chili Oil

      $1.00

    • Heat Sauce

      $1.00

    • Spicy Sauce

      $1.00

    • Beef Short Rib

      $6.00

    • Smoked Trumpet Mushrooms

      $3.00

    • Extra Noodles

      $4.00

    • Extra Broth

      $7.00

    • Bok Choy

      $3.00

    • Sub Brown Rice

      $1.00

    • Tofu

      Roasted Tofu
      $4.00

    • Chicken

      $4.00

    • Pork Belly

      $6.00

    • Salmon

      $8.00

    • Spicy Tuna

      $10.00

    • Shrimp

      $5.00

    • Basil

      $1.00

    • Avocado

      $3.00

    • Bean Sprouts

      $0.50

    • Glazed Eggplant

      $8.00

    • Nori

      $0.50

    • Sesame Crisps

      Togarashi spiced sesame crisps
      $5.00

    • Ginger

      $0.50

    • Wakame

      $1.00

    • Scallion

      $0.50

    • Slaw

      $1.00

    • Cucumber

      $1.00

    • Veggies

      $3.00

    • Shitake

      $3.00

    • Jalapeno

      $1.00

    • Side of Agave Nectar

      $2.00

    • Sriracacha Sauce

      $1.00

    • Ponzu Sauce

      $1.00

    • Dumpling Sauce

      $1.00

    • Eel Sauce

      $1.00

    • Pepito Sauce

      $1.00

    • Hoisin Sauce

      $1.00

    • Teriyaki Sauce

      $1.00

    • Sambal Ketchup

      $1.00

    • Furikake Mayo

      $1.00

    • Calamari Sauce

      $1.00

    • Oki Sauce

      $1.00

    • Tamari Sauce

      $1.00

    • Soy Sauce

      $1.00

    • Kimchi Pint

      $10.00

    • Pint of Broth

      $10.00

    • Quart of Broth

      $20.00

    • as ENTREE

    For The Kids

    • Kids Buttered Udon Noodles

      Butter, yeast and noodles.
      $8.00

    • Kids Chicken Soup

      Tori Bone broth and udon.
      $8.00

    • Kids Steamed Rice & Veggies

      $8.00

    • Fresh Blueberries

      $5.00

    • Kids Panko Chicken

      $8.00

    • Kids Panko Tofu

      $8.00

    • Kids Fries

      $5.00

    • Kids Plain White Rice

      $3.00

    • Kids Brown Rice

      $3.00

    • Kids Steamed Carrots

      $3.00

    Beer/ Cider/Seltzer/ NA

    Cans and Bottled Beer

    • Asahi

      Crisp dry Japanese Lager 5% ABV 330mL Toyko, Japan Lager
      $7.00

    • Modelo

      Light hop character with a crisp, clean finish. Orange blossom honey aroma with a hint of herb. 4.40% ABV 12oz Mexico City, MX Mexican Lager
      $5.00

    • Crooked Tree IPA

      Heavily dry hopped with big aroma of pine and citrus. The flavors are big, yet very balanced between fresh hops and malt. 6.50% ABV 12oz Marshall, MI American IPA
      $6.00

    • New Holland The Poet

      Oats bring a creaminess and soft mouth-feel to rich, roasty malt character. 5.20% ABV 12oz Holland, MI American Oatmeal Stout
      $6.00

    • Hitachino White Ale(Bottles)

      Japanese Rice Lager-yuzu gives this beer a delicate yet deep citrus flavor 5.6% ABV 330mL Naka City, Japan Lager
      $9.00

    • Coolship Black Lager

      Roasted malt flavor with hints of chocolate 5.40% ABV 16oz Oxford, CT European Dark Lager
      $10.00

    • lil buddy

      $6.00

    • Murphys

      $8.00

    Ciders and Canned Cocktails

    • Shacksbury Dry

      North American dry cider
      $8.00

    • Blackgrass Fineapple

      North American cider brewed with Pineapple
      $7.00

    • Long Drink

      $7.00

    • Long Drink Sugar Free

      Grapefruit soda, tonic, and gin
      $7.00

    • Untitled Art Seltzer

      $7.00

    N/A Bar Drinks

    • Ted Segers NA Pilsner

      Citrus Wheat Non-Alcoholic Beer
      $5.00

    • Untitled Arts Juicy NA IPA

      $6.00

    • Italian Style Pils NA

      $6.00

    • Gruvi Rosé N/A

      $8.00

    • gruvi NA proseco

      $8.00

    Sake

    Small Format

    • Panda Cup

      A playful one cup. Well balanced, versatile sake, good for a range of foods.
      $12.00

    • Sake High

      $12.00

    • Sho Chiku Bai Nigori

      "SIlky Mild" and creamy, with notes of ripe fruit, and sweet rice custard.
      $15.00

    • Hakutsuru Nigori

      Meaning "little lilly," a soft, creamy, and floral Nigori.
      $20.00

    • Shirakabe

      Tokubetsu means special and this junmai lives up to it. Brewed using gohyakumangoku rice and polished to 60%. Semi dry, balanced, and enjoyable at any temp.
      $20.00

    • Kikusui Chrysanthemum

      Elegant. Brewed with Gohyakumandoku rice. Dry and smooth. Notes of banana and rice.
      $35.00

    • Ninkiichi Sparkling SMALL

      Soft and sweet and aromas of ume and white chocolate. Light bodied with a spiced apple finish.
      $35.00

    • Hakutsuru Draft

      Light and smooth. Sweet rice, and coconut with a creamy finish.
      $15.00

    • Joto Junmai Green One

      A superior Junami. Smooth with a fruity quality usually found in more polished sakes. Pairs well with heartier foods.
      $35.00

    • Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto

      A hearty kimoto sake. Full bodied, and lots of umami.
      $35.00

    • Okonomatsu Ginjo

      Floral and complex with aromas of fruit and a clean finish.
      $35.00

    • Kurosawa Ginrei

      $37.00

    • Makiri Junmai Dry

      Crisp, clean, and dry.
      $38.00

    • Kurosawa Junmai Daiginjo

      Delicate and clean. Aromas of pineapple and fresh fruit, with a dry finish.
      $37.00

    • Plum Wine

      $6.00

    • Joto Daiginjo

      $28.00

    • Sake Bomb

      $8.00

    • JOTO PINK 6 OZ

      Floral aromas, peach and melon on palate
      $20.00

    Large Format

    • Hakutsuru Excellent

      Mellow with a rich mouthfeel and plenty of grain. Versatile. A classic junmai.
      $32.00

    • Sake High large

      $32.00

    • Drunken Whale

      Ricey with umami, increased acidity makes a sake perfect for food.
      $45.00

    • Kikusakari Cedar Aged

      Aged in cedar barrels, taruzake reflects a time when sake was commonly served in cedar cups. Subtle and delicate with woody aromas and a smooth finish.
      $60.00

    • Ryujin Dragon God

      $70.00

    • Drunken Whale 1.8

      $110.00

    • Kurosawa Nigori LG

      Using premium Yamada Nishiki rice. Creamy and fruit forward.
      $45.00

    • Koiku 54

      Made with local Gin-no Yume rice. Delicate with notes of citrus peal. A clean finish, with noticeable umami.
      $60.00

    • Joto Daiginjo

      Off-dry with big fruit aromas, balanced by umami, and hints of baking spices.
      $75.00

    • Dassai 39

      A highly polished sake, with only 39% of rice remaining after milling. Plenty of apple and melon, with a surprising full, and round finish.
      $90.00

    • Joto "Pink One"

      $75.00

    • Hakkaisan Yukimoro

      $120.00

    • Dassai 23

      $150.00

    Sweets

    Cake & Custard

    • Coconut Custard

      $9.00

    • Blueberry Bread Pudding

      $11.00

    Monopoly

    • Detroit Monopoly Board Game

      Due to limited inventory, please limit 2 games maximum per customer.
      $45.00

    • Ima Detroit Monopoly Tote Bag

      Custom Artwork by Detroit Artist Kobie Solomon. Black in screen printed locally. Monopoly Man printed on front and back. 6.0 oz., 100% cotton canvas tote. 22" cotton canvas handles 14 1/2"W x 15 1/2"H Non-branded label/tag
      $15.00

    • Monopoly T shirts

      Custom Artwork by Detroit Artist Kobie Solomon. Black in screen printed locally. Monopoly Man on the front and "Ima" Monopoly money on the back. Printed on Bella + Canvas Jersey Tee Choose Poppy Red or Citron Side-seamed. Classic fit. Unisex sizing. Shoulder taping.
      $20.00

    • Monopoly Sweatshirts

      Custom Artwork by Detroit Artist Kobie Solomon. Black ink. Screen printed locally. Monopoly Man on the front and back. Printed on Bella + Canvas Dryblend Sport Gray Hoodie. Same print on front and back. 50% US cotton / 50% polyester DryBlend's moisture-wicking fabric delivers both comfort and coolness. Midweight fabric with DryBlend® technology 2-end midweight fleece fabric Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord Pouch pocket 1 x 1 rib with spandex for enhanced stretch and recovery Classic fit, seamless body Transitioning to high-performing black recycled tear-away label
      OUT OF STOCK
      $45.00
    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    James Beard-nominated Japanese izakaya in Detroit's Corktown, steps from Michigan Central Station. Serving ramen, udon, rice bowls, robata skewers, dumplings & small plates. Premium sake, craft cocktails & rare Japanese whisky. $5 happy hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm. Lunch & dinner daily. Reservations available. 4-season heated patio.

    Location

    2100 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

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