This place is awesome! We were in town for a week and ended up coming here three times!
Mia Turner
Andrea is the best bartender ever. Also her playlist when she bartends is the absolute best. I love the vibe in there with the music that she puts on.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ramana Garbham
Very intimate place with a sit down restaurant downstairs. Nestled in the heart of downtown, the ambiance is perfect for an evening drink or late night cocktail or some karaoke to make things interesting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Wong
Fun and solid creative food! The music can be odd sometimes but it's got a great vibe and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Gonsalves
I recently visited the hand roll Japanese restaurant located in the newly renovated Book Tower in downtown Detroit.
The standout dish for me was the Sushi Dog—a fried sushi rice roll filled with crab meat. It was not only incredibly tasty but also impressively creative, offering a fun twist on traditional sushi. Another highlight was the sushi balls, which came as a set of four: salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and avocado. Each had its own unique flavor, beautifully presented and perfect for sharing.
The hand rolls were excellent—fresh, flavorful, and made right in front of us. I also enjoyed the Tamago Sando, a Japanese-style egg salad sandwich that was light yet rich in flavor, definitely a must-try.
The only disappointment food-wise was the Yaki Soba; the noodles were overcooked and lacked the depth of flavor found in the other dishes, making it my least favorite.
Unfortunately, the main issue came at the end: we were given a happy hour menu, but when the bill arrived, everything was charged at full price—double what we expected. That mix-up definitely left a sour note on an otherwise enjoyable evening.
Despite that, the quality and creativity of the food were strong enough that I’d still consider returning—just with a little more attention to the bill next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Samarth Jadav
Good spot to hang out until you get seated at the main charms(Le supreme/Hirokisan/Kempers) of book tower. Decent selection of food and drinks. Happy hour on Mon-Fri 4-6 is bonus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robbie Lee
good staffs and atmosphere but the food and cocktails are quite bad. I tried the worst highball..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Chester Walker
Elevated Japanese bar with a twist! Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Gunnis
Very small place. Expensive for what you get. But it’s sushi and the vibe is nice. Wouldn’t go out of my way to go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Chris Chamberlain
This place is a gem, albeit a small one. However, if you find yourself in the area it is most definitely worth checking out. Seemingly authentic Japanese brews along with some fusion-y food dishes. All the food we tried was exceptional, but the wagyu hot dogs were imo the best meat in tube form I’ve ever had. Sushi hot dog and balls were also phenomenal.
Must visit in Detroit, very good drinks and extremely nice staff. You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michael Staffiere
Very cool bar with great staff and friendly service. A couple of light meal and snacks available along with good drinks made it the perfect stop before a ballgame or event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
ShoRyu King
**Get the chicken katsu** The Sake selection is unmatched, and it feels like 1988 Tokyo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve P.
Ducked in for a quick drink. Great service. Fun place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Chung
The atmosphere was okay, but I thought again that I shouldn't expect Asian food in Michigan. It might be okay if you just drink cocktails, but it wasn't so good as a meal.
This place is awesome! We were in town for a week and ended up coming here three times!
Andrea is the best bartender ever. Also her playlist when she bartends is the absolute best. I love the vibe in there with the music that she puts on.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very intimate place with a sit down restaurant downstairs. Nestled in the heart of downtown, the ambiance is perfect for an evening drink or late night cocktail or some karaoke to make things interesting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun and solid creative food! The music can be odd sometimes but it's got a great vibe and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently visited the hand roll Japanese restaurant located in the newly renovated Book Tower in downtown Detroit.
The standout dish for me was the Sushi Dog—a fried sushi rice roll filled with crab meat. It was not only incredibly tasty but also impressively creative, offering a fun twist on traditional sushi. Another highlight was the sushi balls, which came as a set of four: salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and avocado. Each had its own unique flavor, beautifully presented and perfect for sharing.
The hand rolls were excellent—fresh, flavorful, and made right in front of us. I also enjoyed the Tamago Sando, a Japanese-style egg salad sandwich that was light yet rich in flavor, definitely a must-try.
The only disappointment food-wise was the Yaki Soba; the noodles were overcooked and lacked the depth of flavor found in the other dishes, making it my least favorite.
Unfortunately, the main issue came at the end: we were given a happy hour menu, but when the bill arrived, everything was charged at full price—double what we expected. That mix-up definitely left a sour note on an otherwise enjoyable evening.
Despite that, the quality and creativity of the food were strong enough that I’d still consider returning—just with a little more attention to the bill next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good spot to hang out until you get seated at the main charms(Le supreme/Hirokisan/Kempers) of book tower. Decent selection of food and drinks. Happy hour on Mon-Fri 4-6 is bonus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
good staffs and atmosphere but the food and cocktails are quite bad. I tried the worst highball..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Elevated Japanese bar with a twist! Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very small place. Expensive for what you get. But it’s sushi and the vibe is nice. Wouldn’t go out of my way to go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
This place is a gem, albeit a small one. However, if you find yourself in the area it is most definitely worth checking out. Seemingly authentic Japanese brews along with some fusion-y food dishes. All the food we tried was exceptional, but the wagyu hot dogs were imo the best meat in tube form I’ve ever had. Sushi hot dog and balls were also phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Must visit in Detroit, very good drinks and extremely nice staff. You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very cool bar with great staff and friendly service. A couple of light meal and snacks available along with good drinks made it the perfect stop before a ballgame or event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
**Get the chicken katsu**
The Sake selection is unmatched, and it feels like 1988 Tokyo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ducked in for a quick drink. Great service. Fun place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere was okay, but I thought again that I shouldn't expect Asian food in Michigan.
It might be okay if you just drink cocktails, but it wasn't so good as a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
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