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Ajishin

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Local(248) 380-9850

42270 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48375

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Ajishin
Local(248) 380-9850

42270 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48375

http://national.citysearch.com/profile/5284508/novi_mi/ajishin.html

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Yelp.com Review - by CrazyforMakeup M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes, this is more like a noodle house and I'd not make my ratings based on sushi (although is not bad is not the star of the show either). Say, if you go to a steak house would you rate them for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Enrique B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Alright, so I read through some of these reviews and I have to say that several are accurate and its obvious the writer took time to think about what they were writing. Ajishin is not the best sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

5.0 of 5 stars. food atmosphere is A . unfadeable kitsune udon and an amazing curry udon. super great.service, on the other hand, is a bit brutal; i've watched groups of customers with reservations, including...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by janelle p.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of the most memorable moments of my college career was when an uptight professor, in response to a student who had answered a question incorrectly, muttered under her breath, "What the hell are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jiah C.

5.0 of 5 stars. As I start this review, I wonder if this is going to be a short or long venture.. The important thing is, my ABSOLUTE HANDS DOWN FAVORITE RESTAURANT OF MY LIFE SO FAR. I even moved into an apartment...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by hugh p.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is a great place to eat if you really enjoy food. like people have already said, its a bit of a hassle to get a table. i normally go for lunch on the weekends and there is always a line outside...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place but it is a battle to eat here; from long waits out the door to getting your order. Food is fantastic here but I do feel bad eating (when we got seated) and seeing other people still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dea a.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely a fan of Ajishin. But out of the 4 attempts to eat here, I've only had 2 successes. They carry some weird hours: closed from 2:30-5pm and closed on Tuesdays. Considering my lunch time is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuko K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE and miss udon from Ajishin. I used to go there weekly when I lived in Farmington Hills. Definitely the best Udon I had in Midwest. I have yet to find something remotely close in Bay Area,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Abby C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ajishin is the only place that I go to eat when I'm in Novi. I was introduced to Ajishin by a couple of friends in college, and I have been eating here for about 7 years now. The udon is hands down...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Udon! I'll drive 40 minutes to get Udon! Their sushi is very good as well! Be warned, they get busy quickly during lunch and dinner, get their early if you can. Also, you'll need to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is hands-down the best japanese restaurant in Michigan.From their low prices to the high quality of their food...it's 5 stars.I highly recommend their curry and spicy tuna roll. Everything's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best Japanese food in the area, at least that I have found. The five star rating is for the food but the atmosphere leaves much to be desired for those accustomed to traditional American...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adelais T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The udon here is fantastic! It's a very small place, but very cozy and well-worth the visit. Definitely try the Ajishin udon at some point -- it's my favorite! And an added bonus? This place is loads...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph L.

5.0 of 5 stars. since there are so many people had reviewed this place already..So I am just gonna keep it short...what makes it great about Ajishin is they keep this place small so their food can be always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Giggly c.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love the udon here. best broth, always worth eating at when i am in the area
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Donna C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was on a business trip in the area and on the way to the hotel, drove by the various Olive Gardens and TGIFridays. I was disappointed until I had a chance to do some research and found this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic udon. Great bounciness in the noodles and the broth is always savory. Very consistent time after time. Whenever I am in town, invariably I make a trip to Novi to this place to get my fix....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mari O.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is amazing there. Although, I have never waited in line because my family usually call them up for to-go. If you live in Novi, to-go might be a better option.Just a little update. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sander c.

5.0 of 5 stars. get in line and wait for the best sushi and udon in metro detroit.We mostly go for lunch, curry udon for me and the small sushi plate for my wife. they are friendly and quick and the tea is great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Seth M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Crazy long lines to get in on busy night but it's just about the best sushi you're going to find in SE Michigan.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Charming restaurant with excellent service and food quality.

i try to eat here whenever I am in the area. They serve traditional Japanese food made with skill. I stick to the udon combinations. I've had them all and they all rock. Tempura batter is light and non-greasy....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by o o.

5.0 of 5 stars. oishii!I come here at least once a week and it never disappoints! I come for both dinner - usually no wait - and lunch - on a good day a 15 min wait - but if you read Japanese they have a manga...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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LOVE the food and the staff.. by G J. at InsiderPages

Be sure to try the food here.. We have been to Japan before, and we love all kinds of Japanese cuisine.. Do you love noodle dishes like Soba? Try this place.. You won't be disappointed. If you go on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Parisa K.

5.0 of 5 stars. So far, I've been here two times, but it is easily one of my favorite sushi restaurants. The sushi both times was clean and fresh and crisp (there is just a little too much rice on some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ang h.

5.0 of 5 stars. The wait is bordering on ridiculousness. As well as the cramped space they make us wait in. Considering the alternative (of standing outside in the middle of unforgiving Michigan winter), the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, we waited for the table for one and a half hour but it was worth it.Having been a Californian for a few years, plus a few months living in Japan, it makes me wonder whether this place was still...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's a freaking love and hate thing between me and Ajishin. I love their food but hate the name. It has the same name as the girl whom my ex fooled around with. She ate there before too. Oh well. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ajishin serves up authentic Japanese fare, from udon to sushi. I would travel 30 minutes from Ann Arbor just to get my Japanese fix because no Japanese restaurant in Ann Arbor can compare. It is worth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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My favorite sushi place

Good food, reasonable lunch menu. Fresh sushi. I would order grill fish combo for dinner for non-sushi eaters. Spicy tuna roll is the best in town.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ajishin is my favorite Japanese restaurant hands down. I'm clearly not the only one who likes their food, as a line quickly forms out the door. We are always sure to get there right when it opens for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Duke A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everyone's favorite place for sushi and sanuki udon noodles. But this place can be packed with 30 minutes wait.Hippo, a wonderful Japanese bakery, is in the same strip mall.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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My favorite place

Since I have left Detroit, I think it's fair to let others know about my best kept secret. As an Asian and Foodie, this is my favorite place in Detroit. I would drive half an hour each way, twice a week to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Best Sushi and Japanese Noodles around!

Every month, I religiously drive up to go to Ajishin, the hippo bakery and One World Market to satisfy my japanesey cravings. The... sushi... sorba noodles... odon noodles... are beyond belief. If you go,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen W.

5.0 of 5 stars. At Ajishin they have very authentic japanese food. Since I have lived in Japan, I know this. You should try their Maiko Udon, which has tempura shrimp and fresh crab leg meat. The sushi is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Toro E.

3.0 of 5 stars. A Japanese restaurant that focuses on noodles and sushi in suburb of Detroit. Ironically, I think their best items are neither udon or sushi, but curry rice and broiled fish combo. There is so much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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Great food, reasonable prices

This small family-owned restaurant offers good sushi and great udon noodles (traditional buckwheat noodle soup) at very low prices. The place is small and very busy on the weekends, but the food is a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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