ima – Japanese
This vibrant sanctuary celebrates the purity of the sea and garden, where the sharp tang of house pickles and the briny crunch of kaiso seaweed awaken the palate in a sleek, modern setting. Artfully plated hamachi crudo and spicy tuna atop sesame crisps offer a sophisticated dance of silken textures and bold heat, while cooling bowls of chilled sesame noodles provide a refreshing finish to a meal defined by elegance and precision.
4870, Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48201 +13138839788 https://imanoodles.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- House Pickles - $8: kimchi, seasonal pickles Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $7: artisan lettuce, cucumber, radish, carrot, furikake, choice of furikake ranch or ginger sesame dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaiso Seaweed Salad - $7: mixed sea veggies, radish, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octo Wasabi - $8: marinated octopus, wasabi tobiko, shiso Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Sesame Cucumbers - $10: miso cucumber, miso-ginger sauce, sesame, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna & Sesame Crisps - $15: ground Ahi tuna, radish, cucumber, sesame-crisp, lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Tartare - $17: chilled raw tuna, avocado, radish, yuzu ponzu, scallion, shiso, sesame-rice crisp, lemon, black sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $17: Yellowtail, yuzu-lemon confit, jalapeno, micro cilantro, black sea salt Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Sesame Noodles - $18: udon, sesame-ginger dressing, cucumber, carrot, radish, nori, micro cilantro, orange zest, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Hand Rolls
- Garden Roll - $9: Avocado, pickled carrot & asparagus, jalapeno, cilantro, shiso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Avocado - $9: Applewood smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, furikake kewpie, wasabi tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karubi Steak Tartar - $9: Raw Karubi steak, yuzu kosho dressing, toasted garlic Kewpie mayo, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Hand Roll - $9: Spicy ground Ahi tuna, jalapeno, micro cilantro, scallion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Scallion - $9: Yellowtail, cucumber, lime-yuzu kosho, scallion Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Edamame - $8: chilis, lemon, sesame, sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thicc Fries - $13: steak-cut potatoes, crispy leeks, umami seasoning, sambal ketchup & furikake kewpie Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Bok Choy - $12: chili crisp, sake, sesame, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blistered Shishito Peppers - $12: toasted cumin & chili-lime sea salt, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu Karaage - $15: furikake kewpie, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Karaage - $15: furikake kewpie, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Katsu - $14: panko fried lamb patty, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu - $14: panko fried chicken breast, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Katsu - $14: panko fried tofu cutlet, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flash-Fried Calamari - $15: chili-lime sauce, togarashi, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake-Steamed Clams - $16: ginger, garlic, scallion, lily blossom, sake-miso broth, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
House Dumplings
- Maitake Mushroom Dumplings - $12: pan-fried, ginger, scallion, carrot, chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Scallion Dumplings - $12: pan-fried, ginger, scallion, chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cumin Lamb Dumplings - $12: pan-fried, lamb, cumin, fresh coriander, ginger, chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Robata Grill
- Asparagus & Smoked Trumpet Mushroom Skewer - $6: grilled and skewered Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Garlic Shrimp Skewer - $6: micro cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Spam Skewer - $6: kimchi, furikake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalbi Steak Skewer - $6: Sweet soy-ginger glaze, scallion, sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pork Belly Skewer - $6: Japanese barbecue glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Scallion Tsukune Skewer - $6: Japanese barbecue glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kawahagi Trigger Fish Jerky Skewer - $6: furikake kewpie Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Robata Sampler Plate - $36: one of each seven skewers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Japanese Barbecue Eggplant - $25: grilled eggplant, king trumpet mushroom steak, avocado, white kimchi, radish, Japanese BBQ glaze, steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilean Sea Bass - $26: pan-seared, miso-yuzu glaze, ume plum, snowy cabbage salad, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Salmon - $26: Scottish salmon, toasted sesame, ginger-teriyaki sauce, fragrant rice, baby bok-choy, charred orange, crispy basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whiskey Steak & Fries - $29: Grilled Karubi steak, umami fries, shishito peppers, whisky-ginger steak sauce, crispy shallots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Katsu Curry - $28: panko fried lamb patty, steamed rice, golden curry-veggie stew, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Katsu Curry - $25: panko fried tofu cutlet, steamed rice, golden curry-veggie stew, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $26: panko fried chicken cutlet, steamed rice, golden curry-veggie stew, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Yuzu Miso Ramen - $19: porcini broth with shiro miso & yuzu, soft egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic & shallots, chili threads, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Tori Ramen - $19: rich chicken broth, fresh grated ginger, soft egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic & shallots, chili threads Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tonkotsu Ramen - $21: rich pork bone broth, soft egg, smoked pork belly, crispy leeks, aromatic black garlic oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Seafood Kimchi Ramen - $25: spicy kimchi broth, soft egg, scallop, shrimp, clams, crawfish, calamari, citrus butter, toasted chili oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Bonito Dashi Udon - $19: light and savory dashi broth, tempura crisps, soft egg, scallions, wakame Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porcini Forest Udon - $19: mushroom & vegetable dashi broth, smoked trumpet mushroom, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic & shallots Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Butter Yaki Udon - $19: pan-fried, yuzu butter and miso sauce, market greens, shiitake, scallions, crispy shallot, chili threads, lemon & nori Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Pho - $19: vegan pho broth, rice noodles, sesame roasted tofu, market greens, sweet onions, bean sprouts, jalapeno, Thai basil & lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls (Donburi)
- Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - $22: Ahi Tuna, sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, white kimchi, radish, seaweed salad, sesame, yuzu ponzu sauce, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Egg Boombap - $19: kimchi, spicy pepito sauce, scallion, wakame slaw, pickled ginger & nori Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Glazed Pork Belly Bowl - $21: kimchi, Japanese barbecue glaze, scallion, wakame slaw, pickled ginger & nori Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Warm Brownie Sundae - $11: Warm fudge brownie, matcha ice cream, salted miso caramel, lotus cookie crumble, fresh strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Coconut Custard - $9: silken tofu, blueberry, lemon, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Warm Blueberry Bread Pudding - $11: Brioche, orange-vanilla custard, blueberries, vanilla ice cream, candied ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mochi Ice Cream Trio - $9: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- G.E.T. Cocktail - $14: Gray Whale Gin, Orange Liqueur, Fevertree Elderflower Tonic, Blueberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Toki Highball - $14: Toki Whisky, Soda, Lemon
- Sapporo Draft - $7: Crisp Japanese Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hot Genmaicha Green Tea - $5: with ginger & honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Detroit City Fountain Soda - $3: cane sugar soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near ima
- Sakazuki — Japanese
- Hiroki-san — Japanese
- Koja Sushi — Japanese
- Living Zen Organics — Japanese
- the Dragonfly Sushi Bar — Japanese
- Kinton Ramen — Japanese
- Xushi Ko — Japanese
- Yoshi Hibachi Grille — Japanese
- Kona Sushi — Japanese
- Go Sy Thai — Thai
- Unique Coney Island Express — American
- Babo — Korean
