Roll out the sushi conveyor belt for some special plates to grab in Detroit and the metro area. Asian food restaurants in Detroit bring us the best salty, sweet, & spicy tastes from across the seas. Sushi bars in & around Detroit celebrate diversity while remaining true to the local community and the undeniable hunger for variety.
Whether you order carry-out, dine-in for fancy platters, or an unconventional seafood combination, you will have a party even if it’s just for one or 2. Detroitisit rounded up a hot list of superb sushi bars & restaurants in Metro-Detroit that are pretty addicting.
PANDA TRAY, PHOTO YELP / THE GOBLIN DETROIT
THE GOBLIN
It’s uplifting to read about the surge (and resurgence) of new bars and restaurants in Detroit. Check out this recent sushi hotspot, nestled in Detroit’s Hubbard Richard neighborhood. The Goblin hopped onto the Detroit food scene in May 2021 with the help of two friends from Seoul after their success the Clinton Township location. You can literally taste the freshness of the fish with their featured ingredients: Canadian Farmed Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna, & Bluefin Tuna. classic California and Philadelphia rolls, sushi chefs also create four-ingredient bowls with fresh rice, avocado, cucumber, and a choice of fish (salmon, tuna, shrimp, or crab salad). Shrimp lovers will want to try one of their most popular dishes, the Goblin Caterpillar, which gets you 8 pieces of deep-fried shrimp, cream cheese, and jalapeno, topped with crab salad and avocado. Click HERE to view their site and order online if you please.
Location: 2547 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
FAT SALMON SUSHI
SUSHI PLATTER, PHOTO FAT SALMON / FACEBOOK
If the name doesn’t draw you in, the exploratory dishes will. Enjoy sushi restaurants in Detroit or settle for a bit close by. Fat Salmon Sushi is delectable dining, but its attractive quality is how affordable most of the meals are. Not to mention, it’s a more casual sushi spot. Enjoy as many rolls and nigiri as your heart’s content. Try their teriyaki chicken meals and Ramune Japanese sodas. Can’t go wrong with some nigiri & sashimi. Plenty of variations to choose from. Speaking of, find several diverse Korean bibimbap takes as well. Click HERE for some updates and menu items.
Location: 11411 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
MARU SUSHI & GRILL
Japanese fusion cuisine like Maru Sushi & Grill Detroit contributes to the well of delicious Asian food in Detroit. Order perfectly cooked grilled prawns, bacon roll, and gyoza. Not to mention, happy hour is always a weekday option. Takeout & delivery is their specialty among tasty grilled pineapple, Belgian chocolate, and raspberry cheesecake. Grab your friends and then grab a shared plate of sushi rolls while sipping cocktails. Waiters also serve good ginger tea, ginger beer, & oolong, among other enticing drinks. If you’re wondering where to go for sushi in Detroit, then Maru should support your quest for luxe Japanese favorites. Open 4 PM-8 PM Mon-Sat. Click HERE to view their menus & order online.
Located at 160 Fort St W, Detroit MI 48226
BASH ORIGINAL IZAKAYA
TUNA TARTARE, PHOTO BASH ORIGINAL IZAKAYA / BASH
Next up on the list of the best sushi bars in Detroit is a hit for all the local college students. Visit BASH Original Izakaya, which is across from Wayne State’s athletic fields. You’ll be more than pleased to see they offer sushi by the platter or piece as well as for dine in and carryout. You may even be satisfied with just a masterful sushi appetizer like the Avocado Boat. Complete the authentic meal with green tea, plum wine, or sake. Click HERE to view their site.
Location: 5069 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
SUSHI PLATE, PHOTO TAQUERIA Y CENADURIA TRIANGULO DORADO / FACEBOOK
TAQUERIA Y CENADURIA TRIANGULO DURADO
The next spot for best new seafood restaurants in Detroit is a unique mix you may not have thought of! Find northwestern Mexican flavors, native to the state of Sinaloa at this metro Detroit seafood destination. You can expect traditional Sinaloa-style sushi at this mashup of a dining experience. Taqueria y Cenaduria Triángulo Dorado went dormant last year for a period during the pandemic and other circumstances. The 2022 reopening brought along a fresh new take on our usual sushi meals. Explore their cooked proteins in interesting rolls like the mar y tierra (land and sea). Combinations include the classic California roll with steak and shrimp, cream cheese, marinated in your choice of condiments of all kinds. Tacos and burritos with house-made flour tortillas are too good to pass up. Click HERE to view the Facebook page for updates.
Location: 8065 w Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
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