Ovo
Japanese
Take-out
Asian
Fusion
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern Japanese noodle shop. Menu rotates through various Asian noodle soups, rice bowls, curries, and small plates. Vegans can have udon with porcini broth, golden curry with tofu, and the mandarins & cream dessert with vanilla-tofu custard. Vegan broth on request. Black-owned. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.
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15 Reviews
First Review by vegette
Vysturbed
Points +1399
Great noodle soups! - Edit
The dishes were great and I'm usually a fan of Ima. When it's a busy night though, there is quite a wait and they did forget to bring me a mushroom skewer I had ordered despite asking about it multiple times.
Read moreThey did rectify it by bringing it to me eventually and waived the cost (though only offered one rather than the usual two skewers but it's a free one I guess) 🤷♀️
What's great about going as a group is getting to see many different dishes come out to see in person
- Japanese Barbecue Eggplant
- Tofu Katsu Curry
- Yuzu Miso Udon
- Chilled Sesame Noodles
- Teriyaki Noodles with tofu
- Kaiso Seaweed Salad
- Asparagus & Smoked Trumpet Mushroom skewer
I love their vegan pho and udon noodle soups!
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They also feature some vegan appetizers like candied yams, broccolini, and picked veggies. Definitely get their vegan coconut custard dessert after too!
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-30
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Super fast service
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XOXO
Points +1836
Vegan pho - Edit
Pretty good pho, made me miss PNW but quite up to good standards!
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MarkWright
Points +49
Amazing - Edit
The Vegan Pho was excellent.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-28
Cons: Not totally Vegan
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AthLife
Points +300
Best Pho EVER - Edit
Not sure what else I can say. Incredible flavor profile.
Read morePros: Pho pho pho
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EvolveJuice&Smoothie
Points +37
Delish!!!! - Edit
Went for lunch today - first time - soooo good and the staff was super kind and helped us decide what to get. With gluten sensitivity they assured me what I ordered was safe. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Vegan as well as gluten free - thank you!
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CourtneyAdams
Points +43
Great veg options - Edit
Great veg options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-07-16
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SamanthaEncarnacion
Points +34
Delicious! - Edit
We usually get the Yaki Udon (made vegan) and forest Udon! They are both phenomenal and keep us coming back. They also have a vegan desert that has our taste buds very pleased ♥️
Read morePros: Delicious vegan options , Reasonably priced , Delicious vegan dessert
Cons: Not entirely vegan
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plantingseeds
Points +478
Aromatic & Beautiful - Edit
This place had all the right smells, always a good sign. It’s a delightful space with an adjoining casual seating area utilizing picnic tables. We sat in the front room near the kitchen which consists of sleek community tables and counter tops with an Asian architectural feel. Ordered the vegan Pho which almost made me cry, it was so good.
Read moreThe tofu was so fresh and the texture was perfect. The broth cured a lurking cold that was about to get me. My dining partner had the golden curry. I thought the curry texture was too thick. That dish was mostly rice, which seemed undercooked. There were a few veggies in it, though celery is not a main ingredient I wish to see in a meal. I had several bites and tried to like it but I really did not. My partner thought it was “ok.” Go for the Pho! I’d also like to try the Udon next time.
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purelycarmen
Points +130
Great Vegan Pho! - Edit
The broth taste great with an excellent balance of spice. The tofu is cooked perfectly!
Read morePros: Ambience , Servers, Food options
Cons: 1 small restroom
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McMallory
Points +2284
Corktown gem! - Edit
What a great little place. While it’s not exactly authentic, the pan-Asian menu is tasty and the vibe at the communal tables is cool. There are about four vegan entrees and most of the appetizers are also vegan. Everything we had was very good.
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Hayjzr
Points +42
Food for life - Edit
Loved eating at Ima. Small cozy restaurant with a very friendly, pleasant and helpful staff. Willing to give tasters of the menu prior to purchase.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Adequate portions , Tasty well seasoned food
Cons: Moderately expensive
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aixa_gon
Points +68
Forest udon soup amazing - Edit
Forest udon soup was very tasty, porcini broth is vegan, delicious and savory, so good I ordered extra broth portion to take home and drink on a cup later
Read morePros: Vegan broth is amazing , Forest udon soup very filling , Price is fair
Cons: Could use more vegan options
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whenvegansfly
Points +100
Rich with flavor - Edit
The Forest Udon soup is loaded with sesame tofu, smoked trumpets, Chinese broccoli, nori, rosemary, and scallions in garlic oil and porcini broth. The portions are large and so flavorful and comforting! I can't wait to try the other vegan options.
Read morePros: flavorful, large portions, casual dining with high quality food
Cons: small dining area
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jlawdev
Points +38
Forest Udon is amazing - Edit
This is one of the only upscale noodle shops I've ever been to where the veggie option doesn't feel like an afterthought. The forest udon is great, with an incredibly flavorful vegan broth (mushroomy and herbacious, with rosemary aromas). I've had a rice bowl there as well, but the udon is really the star.
Read moreThe edamame is also fantastic--coated with lemon and chili oil--as is the sweet and smoky tofu, which you can add to noodle or rice bowls.
Their vegan pudding-y dessert though isn't for me; it's a little bland and a little chalky, and just generally not worth it.
Pros: Amazing Food, Not too expensive, Nice waitstaff
Cons: Small/ generally crowded
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vegette
Points +374
ridiculously good - Edit
There is only one vegan broth option, but it is so tasty you won't need another option. There are two vegan rice bowl options and a couple appetizers. Everything is delicious, with complex flavors. They serve booze too. Casual type seating, fast-paced. If you are visiting Detroit this is one place you must not miss.
Read morePros: super tasty, affordable prices
Cons: could use more vegan options
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