IMA Lear
Electrical equipment supplier · Detroit ·
Vegan, gluten-free Asian-influenced noodle bowls and rice dishes
Vegan, gluten-free Asian-influenced noodle bowls and rice dishes
"Conveniently located directly across the street from the campus’s iconic Old Main, Eater Award-winning Ima offers hot bowls of udon, pho, and ramen, as well as a full bar. The $5 happy hour takes place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Online ordering is also available. Next door, Mike Ransom’s Super Crisp serves takeout with a menu of halal-friendly burgers, hot dogs, and an absolutely legendary fried chicken (or tofu) sandwich — most are available in vegetarian and vegan versions, too. Book reservations on Tock." - Courtney Burk
"Chef Mike Ransom grew up eating vegetarian and that experience shines through at Ima. Roughly half of the Asian-influenced menu comprises vegetarian choices such as the earthy forest udon with sesame tofu and smoked trumpet mushrooms and the golden curry rice bowl. Don’t overlook the glazed broccolini and fried tofu bites." - Eater Staff
"Chef Mike Ransom’s Eater Award-winning restaurants in Corktown, Midtown, and Madison Heights are known for their udon noodles swimming in rich, earthy broths, and karaage fried chicken or tofu sandwiches. Expect menu items like Tokyo street fries loaded with crispy garlic, sesame, nori, umami sauce, and scallions; the vegetarian-friendly Forest Udon made with porcini broth; a variety of pho; and full bar service. Head over for happy hour, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for $5 appetizers, while sipping on sake, wine, beer, or a nonalcoholic bottled or canned beverage." - Dorothy Hernandez
"Ima is a casual Japanese noodle shop in Corktown that’s perfect for a quick lunch, weeknight dinner, or after a visit to nearby Batch Brewing Company. They serve traditional bowls of udon, and rice dishes topped with everything from barbecued eel to curry, along with dumplings and jicama shell tacos that we weirdly like. Try the forest udon and if you really want to make a night out of it, opt for a sake tasting." - sara barron, sam faye
"Chef Mike Ransom’s breakout hit noodle bar Ima is an oasis of gluten-free options. The vegan pho, smoked salmon rice bowl, golden curry, and sake steamed clams are among several noteworthy picks from the regular menu." - Eater Staff
