Maru Sushi & Grill

Excellent sushi in a comfy modern setting with outstanding service. For appetizers, try the delicious crispy tofu—we blended the two sauces available (sweet and spicy) and it was top tier—flavorful and not mushy! Our table had a variety of sushi rolls—all fantastic—but my mangolorian roll was especially outstanding! It was my son’s birthday and they even presented him with a lovely signed card and his choice of a dessert. He chose the dark truffle which we all shared. Rich, chocolately, creamy with the delightful contrast of the berries and the crunch of the wafer. Def plan on sharing though because she is a rich one 😉 Overall, the price point was fair, the food amazing, the vibe super and the waitress funny, responsive, knowledgeable. We will def come back—frankly, I’m getting a bit hungry writing this…

We were looking for an Asian place, and I didn't think we'd find one among all the pizza and pasta and burger places. But this was very good! Sushi rolls are very long, good portion for a filling dinner - I was very hungry. The blueberry lemonade is very yummy. Dessert we got the truffle and it was artfully made. The gyoza appetizer is deep fried. No gluten-free noodles when we were there, but that's fine; if you want gluten-free, many many sushi roll options!!

A great sushi place with a sophisticated feel. The service was friendly, seating was quick, wasabi was spicy but not too much, and the atmosphere relaxing and comfortable. I enjoyed the rolls and the sashimi, although the slices on the sashimi were a little slim.

The best veg sushi 🤤 Very helpful staff. We had no clue what order and asked them to surprise us. That was the best choice we made. Never had a better fried tofu. We ordered way too much by mistake. We thought 8 rolls means 8 pieces in a plate but instead it turned out to be 8 plates. 😅 Be careful when you order 😂 Their sake was the best.

The food and service were amazing! Our server Lizzie provided us exceptional five star service! Thank you for that! :) She was very personable and provided us great recommendations for dinner. The servings were on the larger side so be prepared to eat a lot. The sushi was fresh and comparable to what I’ve had in Asian countries. The plate presentations were quite impressive. I give credit to the chef for that. I like the decor and the music was pleasant and relaxing. A great place to go on a date or with friends. I will absolutely return and I highly recommend this to others. You won’t be disappointed.

This is the best place to have sushi in metro Detroit area. Their specialty rolls will leave you wandering that how come you din’t try it till now as that will leave your mouth with such amazing taste burst. I would recommend my personal favorites from their Signature dishes as below: -Crouching Tiger Rolls -Madagascar Rolls -Firecracker Shrimps kudos to their servers and chefs for making our dinner date memorable😊.

This place was AMAZING! The waitresses had didn’t check on us too often, but the food was fresh and fantastic! I would definitely recommend coming back and hey have a very nice lunch menu as well. The Sake was great with very many options.

Super excited to try this place. The service was great and the sushi was absolutely delicious and fresh. Best two rolls were the cosmo and Madagascar rolls. And definitely get a glass of their refreshing strawberry basil lemonade.

It's a Wednesday. It was easy to not shift through people to your seat. Barely anyone was inside dining, but that didn't detour me. Being that this is a popular place. I was surprised. Love the modernized/ industrial interior of the restaurant. Service was swift, and the food rating? 8 /10. Drinks were great too!

I ordered take out from here online and accidentally put the wrong time. I wanted to pick it up after work at 6:15, but it autofilled for 4:45! The restaurant opens at 4, so I waited until then to call, unfortunately no one picked up. Though luckily I found some contact info on the website and could reach out. I had low hopes to it would be seen, and it would've been no fault of the restaurant, completely on me. But it was seen and responded to really promptly! Manager was super understanding! The food itself was pretty good, I've been here a couple times, but I've never gotten takeout before now. The sushi is a little too saucy for me, I think being in the takeout container more gets on the pieces than if it was drizzled over a plate if that makes sense? Also the ambiance of the restaurant is really cool, so takeout takes that aspect away. So, I don't think I would order takeout again, but I will be back to eat here and bring friends. It's a cool spot to take people, especially people from out of town. It is a little on the pricier side in terms of sushi, but for being downtown and as nice as it is, it's really not that expensive in my opinion.

Excellent sushi spot hidden in downtown Detroit. I say 'hidden' because if you're not from the area -- it's not so easy to find because it occupies the first floor of a business (?) or maybe residential (?) building. Nonetheless, don't give up on your quest on getting to Maru because you will not leave disappointed. F O O D *. ocean's twelve ($27) spicy salmon, crab mix, yellowtail, asparagus, red pepper, pickled daikon, gochujang, basil oil, honey wasabi aioli, bonito furikake, and a side chef's salad * seaweed salad ($9) paired with toasted sesame seeds, cucumber *. vanilla bean cheesecake ($12) creamy cheesecake with madagascar vanilla, oat crust, lavender blueberry jam, shortbread cookie crumble Everything was splendid. From presentation to taste -- these guys absolutely nailed it. Kudos to the kitchen team for incredible execution -- it's so clear these guys take pride in every dish they put out for guests. S E R V I C E My gal was SO sweet. I sat at the bar as I was dining for one (business trip), and she exchanged stories and laughs with me the entire time. Of course, she kept checking on me and brought me anything I requested promptly. I even had a chance to waive at the chef who prepared my sushi specialty roll -- needed to give him the real time props he deserved. Really rockstar team at this spot! A M B I A N C E I would say this restaurant is more on the romantic side. Intimate and calming. It's a vibe though so don't get discouraged from bringing your extroverted party friends to this gem for some high quality sushi and drinks.

The food was good at this restaurant But the choices at this sushi restaurant seemed kind of limited compared to other restaurants I've been to. I like spicy food so I have a tendency to choose spicy things. We ordered the crouching Tiger, the Cosmo, and the spicy salmon rolls. As far as I was concerned, the spicy salmon did not taste spicy at all, but it was good. There were two of us at this restaurant, and we actually didn't even finish all our food so that's unusual for us. Usually we end up ordering an additional roll.

Update: Came here on a Saturday night after a show. Great time! Great sushi! Great service! Cheesecake was just okay, but the sushi was FANTASTIC! Fresh and delicious!

This is my must visit place in Detroit when I go on work trips! Tuesday there is a $12 roll that can't be missed.

It was my last night in Detroit, so I wanted to treat myself to a Long Island Ice Tea and a nice $27 dinner. After waiting 1/2 I asked to speak with the manager+ waitress. I wanted to know why I've been waiting for a half hour after being assured by the waitress, that it was on the way. The Manager admonished me for 'threatening' her! She said it too me 3x. Not only was my dining experience spoiled because of the long wait, she flipped the script and made it appear, I had done something wrong by my desire to negotiate a comp. This place needs better management. I left there 830pm and found a nice pricey French restaurant . Responsible service by the proprietor, makes the difference!

One of my favorite sushi spots in the area. I've been here so many times over the past few years and it never disappoints!

Maru is a trendy restaurant with a lot of space. It was dead on a Wednesday night. I was able to find paid street parking around the corner without too much hassle. I ordered the strawberry basil lemonade mocktail and found it to be too sweet. The hibachi chicken was good but the rice was a little too salty. I liked the yum yum sauce and the large veggie portion. The service was good.

Went here for a friends birthday dinner. I absolutely loved it! It's a beautiful , updated, stylish restaurant. All the sushi tasted fresh, and delicious. The tofu portions for their miso soup was the biggest I've ever received where it was actually large chunks in it. Our server was awesome, she was very accommodating and helpful to me when I asked about different saki that I wanted to try. The restaurant itself was extremely accommodating due to the lateness of the party, we stayed well past closing hours. For that alone, I have to give them five stars. I would like to go back try their fried rice!

I stopped in for my first time yesterday with a few friends and everyone enjoyed their food. I had the "sexy bacon" signature roll and it was very good. The restaurant was very clean and I liked the decor.

What a horrible experience. I was told it would be 30-45 minutes wait, which I said okay. Turned into 1:15 minutes. I inquired twice before that they kept saying 15 minutes more. Third time they said omg we forgot we had two separate list... we get seated and it took forever for the server to show up. Ordered food which was decent, but service was super slow the whole time. I got the bill, gave them my card, again this took forever. Server brought me the receipt back which charged me 3 times the original receipt. The server did apologise for accidentally charging me for wrong table. He refunded the money. They weren't super busy, half the restaurant had open seat. It doesn't make any sense. Nothing special about the inside, seating is kind of tight.

The ambiance ous perfect, bwi chill but upscale. I wanted the sexy bacon roll without asparagus and they were able to accommodate. The rooms were delicious and the happy hour discount was nice too! I've never thought to try bacon with sushi, nor have I seem mango combined with sushi, but I only uttered the bacon one.

Great atmosphere and food! The service is great also , one of my favorite sushi spots in Detroit.

I really wanted to love this place as it was recommended by a friend. Management needs to work on service. I waited over an hour for a sushi role and was the only person at the bar. As a past server - it's always a good idea to check in periodically with your guest. I was told the kitchen was backed up due to a large order. The couple behind me were seated after me and revived many courses before mine. It was apparent that my order wasn't placed in the Que. My Margarita was nothing special / no salt rim / just a lime. The Madagascar roll was above average and the shrimp tempura wasn't even warm from flash frying it - making me wonder how long it sat before serving. The decor was upbeat and minimalist, and tasteful. Acoustics are loud. Patio seating was present - but no one seated in the area. Overall I'd give a B and reiterate that coaching on service would go a long way !

Yummy food but a bit overpriced! The service is a bit slow and even though there were many empty tables, the wait was still an hour wait at 5:30pm. Ended up sitting at the bar and that was good enough.

The location for Maru Sushi is one of the best, with it being nestled right in the Campus Martius area. It's got a great ambiance and it's good for a fancier occasion. The sushi is good, but not on par with some of the other notable places in Detroit or the surrounding metro area. I do think it's overpriced for the quality, but I think that's more because of how nice the actual restaurant and the space is. The wait times can get pretty long because it's so busy, so keep that in mind when looking to dine here that it will likely be a longer meal.

Just had the most terrible dining experience here. The server (very kind & friendly!) dumped not one but two trays of drinks on my husband's lap. The worst part was the Manager's dismissive reaction. It would have been all good if someone accepted responsibility and apologized. Pretty simple. Food was tasty but took a full hour to arrive at table. Service was slow for the adjacent tables, too. Ugh...probably won't be back.

Mari has the best sushi in the city! It has an amazing happy hour! Place is beautiful!!! It is a fabulous experience! An extensive sushi menu! Great sake selections too!

Maru Sushi has a really nice interior and the food is pretty good, but full disclaimer someone in my household works for a very popular sushi place in Clawson so I am a bit spoiled when it comes to sushi. Maru is a great option if you are in the city, but otherwise wouldn't be my first choice. I have a friend who really likes this place though. I can't remember the names of all the rolls we ordered, but one was the Super Mario Roll and it was pretty good. Sadly, I got a shiitake mushroom rash from eating it, which happens to some people when they eat raw or undercooked shiitake mushroom- this isn't the restaurant's fault, but I wanted to mention it in case it ever happens to anyone else.

the rolls here are good but not so much the entrees. the price is pretty high for the portion & quality you get. the yaki udon was giving trader joe's udon with sriracha on top. the bulgogi bowl was like $30 and lacked flavor. the miso soup is really good. the ambiance is very nice in here & the service is okay. wouldn't go back for anything except miso & sushi.

This is hands down one of the best sushi spots in Detroit and ive had sushi from all over. The service is kind and there were many times i didn't know the roll i had before and they were willing to identify it for me through blurry photos! I highly recommend the crouching tiger and the garlic shrimp.

Good food. Drinks are overpriced for what they are. Not as busy as you'd think Interesting fusion options on their menu!

I recently discovered this spot and I loved it!! The rolls are delicious and the decor is nice too. Happy we have a great sushi spot in downtown Detroit!

Went there with Susan and we had a wonderful time. We walked in, a little empty at first but I think we got there a little early. Great light , cool atmosphere. Was treated by the owner, I think? Sat us down at a table near the window. We ordered shareable to start then went off to a roll of sushi and a side of nigiri. Paired with some wine. Definitely recommend it. :)

Ambiance was great. Service was sloooooow (but the waitress gave us a heads-up as soon as we sat down that it would be, and even thanked us at the end for being patient because so many others had been rude that night). Drinks were yummy. Food was okay, but really expensive for what you got. Also, they said they could make many things on the menu gluten free, which sounded great in theory - but the roll I ordered came out with only two of the 7 ingredients, plus a sheet of steamed sweet potato on the side (huh?) and they still charged me full price. I paid $18 for 6 small pieces of smoked salmon and avocado. Not cool.

I haven't been for quite awhile, and the food is still delicious. Fresh, tasty, and a very interesting menu with many choices that are appealing. However, lunch service today was SLOW. It took 2 hours for 2 of us to have lunch - an appetizer and 4 rolls. The firecracker shrimp appetizer came out super fast and was absolutely delicious, but it took a full 90 minutes for our 4 rolls to come out, and although the waitress finally apologized right before our food came out, nothing was taken off the bill. I would have thought they might comp our app, but no. And since it was the company's dime, we didn't ask, but it would have been a nice courtesy and ensured I returned sooner. At this point, though, I'd just order carry-out and eat outside. They were pretty busy, but it has cleared out pretty well by 1pm and we still waited an hour after that for food. So...if you're planning a leisurely lunch, this place is for you. But if you're at work and trying to fit it into an hour, I'd suggest heading elsewhere. But the sushi is pretty great!

We came here for the first time to celebrate my sons birthday, he loves sushi so this place was close to campus Martius. Everything we got was amazing, we wanted to try the fried rice or the udon as well but they couldn't make them today they said. Overall food was super good, pretty quick too, Portion size good as well. Inside of restaurant looked nice and clean, staff was friendly and very attentive. Would definitely recommend, make reservations for the "spinning door" booth, I wish I knew about it or I would of called months ahead.

Visited this restaurant with family during our recent trip to Detroit on a Friday. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to be seated at the bar after a 20 minute wait which wasn't bad. The bartender was great! She was very attentive and lively. I had the brown buttered old fashion which was very flavorful for an old fashion. I could really taste the brown sugar which was nice. I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese but the crab Rangoon dip was good. I wasn't disappointed with any of the rolls we tried but I enjoyed the cosmo the best. Overall it was a great dinner with great service and I would definitely visit again.

This was my second time returning, but I cannot say I'll be back too soon! Spicy fried tofu isn't too spicy IF you like a little heat. If you don't like tofu, you might fall in love with that app! The Madagascar roll was our least favorite, papa crema was our favorite because we love fried rolls and cream cheese, and the sexy bacon was second place for our signature rolls picks! We also got the steak hibachi, firecracker shrimp which was fire crackin awesome, and the crunchy shrimp and crab rolls. Our reservation was for 2 people at 7:30PM on a Saturday and we didn't get out until after 10PM. I'm not blaming our server because the time I have been prior to this was a super similar situation where the food was awesome, but drinks were weak, and it took an outlandish amount of time to get our drinks. I would've loved to get dessert, but we probably would've had to take up another 35-40 minutes in all honesty! Super delicious eats though!

This is my FAVORITE place in Michigan for sushi rolls, period. Their specialty rolls are sooo big and so good. I don't think I've had better rolls before anywhere, even in California. They also have an amazing Happy Hour deal which I recommend.

Got several rolls from Maru + Gyoza for carry out and everything was super tasty. Especially the spicy mayo but there's definitely emphasis on the spicy! However, this place is a bit pricier than other sushi restaurants in the area. I assume you're paying more for the service and date night ambiance. So, if you're looking to place a to go order know you'll receive a great meal, but can probably find comparable rolls at a lower price. That said, I'd love to have a dine in experience at this restaurant sometime soon!

Great location, nice ambiance and great food and service. We had a very attentive server, nice cocktails, starter and sushi.

This place was fabulous- my opinion of in-buildings restaurants is changing. This space was really cool and bright. We came in for "linner" before the Taylor Swift concert. Our server, Elizabeth, was great. She had really good recs, made good conversation, and got our orders in without making us feel rushed. On that note, the pre-meal reminders via text were really cute. I think there is a time limit on dining but if you call ahead they can extend it. Lychee martini was delicious. For apps we got the peppers (great sauce) and firecracker shrimp which was superb. The shrimp was so tender and didn't have the thick coating of breading that a lot of similar dishes have. Also not overly sauced. I agree that is wasn't as hot as I was expecting but the heat hit late and built well. I was happy with it and wanted more. Honestly we loved everything we got...we stuck with sushi and skipped entrees. We started with the mandalorian and ex girlfriend and ended up adding the crouching tiger roll (added garlic flakes). Bomb. Salivating as I write this. I think it says a lot when you don't need soy sauce as a side. We don't make to Detroit as often as I like and restaurants like this remind me that we should.

Good food and service was good also. I would go back and eat again. The food is fresh and tasty. Good selection and nice location.

Family plans changed and my daughter who loves sushi wanted to celebrate her family dinner with sushi. I called Maru when they opened to see if they could fit us in for four and made a last minute reservation @ 1730. Service and the sushi were tremendous. A fancier restaurant than most sushi places in the area. Parking is convenient as well with two garages attached and across the street. The Financial Garage has a walk (second floor) and a door (ground floor)!attached. We ordered an assortment of sushi. All was equally delici

I have been to Maru so many times and they never fail me! I don't typically like sushi but I always enjoy my experience when I come here. They have the option to do soy paper if you don't like the seaweed, the sauces make it taste even more delicious. Fantastic ambiance, more than enough space for a 10-15 person dinner party. I had my birthday dinner here before too. They do walk ins and reservations and their wait staff is really helpful and kind. When we came they accidentally made extra rolls and ended up giving them to us for free! Such great customer service!!! You can't go wrong with any roll choice. Highly recommend the cosmo rolls! Looking for a side- Edamame anyone? It is a little on the pricier side for sushi, as the cosmo rolls were $18 but to me it's worth it, because you get more than enough pieces to fill you up.

Wonderful food and service. I was able to go right in and sit at the bar. You can order the full menu from the bar. Bartender was wonderful and attentive. The food was great! I had the crab stuffed mushroom appetizer and it was great!

Amazing sushi- the cosmo roll is delicious. Do yourself a favor and order! If you're looking for an appetizer, the crab Rangoon drip is the way to go!

Are you looking for a trendy sushi spot in downtown Detroit? If so, this is the place for you. The restaurant is located just a block from Campus Martius and has a cool and trendy interior. It was a good find for NYE. Service was a bit slow at first, but considering that it was a holiday and the restaurant business is still recovering from the pandemic, that didn't bother me. The food was okay. I had higher hopes but it is a fusion sushi restaurant so they get more experimental than traditional sushi restaurants. We started with the bulgogi sliders and they were FANTASTIC. I would absolutely go back to try the bulgogi bowl. The sushi itself was okay. We ordered the Atlantic roll, cosmo, and blue mango. They were okay, but there was still left to be desired. The sushi itself was probably a 3/5. The bulgogi sliders were definitely the star of the night.

The service when I went was slow for the sushi . I heard this in a review and agree. It has been some time since I went , so maybe it improved. I not sure why , we had an appetite , but even the waitress notice. It is nice presentation, however portion were a little small for cost.

Went here with a group of around four people. Waiter had super sick lashes and her outfit was very cool. We had great sushi it tasted pretty fresh overall, not many bad things to say at all about this place. Would definitely recommend it as a casual date spot or a not super duper expensive but good quality sushi. 10/10 would recommend keep it up

The sushi here is really good but I thought it was a little overhyped. The rolls are expensive but big and will fill you up. The apps and cocktails are super tasty and unique. The service was great and friendly staff. I loved the atmosphere of this place with really nice decor and high ceilings. The booths are really cool too and the kitchen is open. I would go back.

Been here a few times and loved it each time. I had the sushi, hibachi rice and several appetizers. Excellent food, drinks and service was professional and friendly.

Hands down my favorite sushi restaurant in Michigan. I tried this restaurant about 2 years ago, so I was excited when I had the opportunity to bring my husband back. I lived in Downtown LA for years. I miss the industrial vibe, but Maru takes me back to the place I use to call home. Very nostalgic for me. Love the decor and the use of tile with the original concrete. Let's talk parking and how to get there. Park in the Financial District Parking structure and you will get a voucher for 90 minutes of free parking. $10 saving right there! Pretty awesome, just remember to ask! Park in the structure and it's Maru is in the Bedrock building. You can enter from the alley or walk around the building. Now time for some food and drinks.... we started with the soju lemonade. Yumm-o! Made with blackberry and basil. Very light and refreshing. We got two rounds! For dinner we started with the edamame and fried rice with chicken. I'm not a salt fan, so I would order the edamame without salt next time. I absolutely love Japanese fried rice. It's on the sweeter side and it sure make me happy! We ordered two rolls. They are giant, so I recommend ordering as you go if you're not sure how hungry you are. The blue mango and ocean's eleven were huge and so amazing! The presentation of both rolls we stunning. I recommend reservations. Thank you, Open Table! Not a deal breaker if you don't have them, but it was pretty busy for a Monday night. We had reservations, but we saw a handful of people waiting. There is a bar area, but due to Covid there are only 6 ish seats.

We had the Cherry Blossom Martini, Toky Old Fashioned, gyoza, Crouching Tiger, Nirvana, and bulgogi bowl. Everything was delicious, the atmosphere beautiful and lo-fi music perfect.

Maru Sushi had great food and drinks. The ambiance was nice and the fast and friendly service made the dining experience enjoyable.

I will say that sushi is not my absolute favorite but this place is a winner for me. Had the opportunity to have a late night dinner in Detroit and it was wonderful. From the service, to the food and drink, I must say I was very pleased. The sauce on my sushi was spicier than expected, so I simply removed it. It was late and we set by the window. Comfortable setting and the customers seemed to be enjoying themselves. Birthday celebrations, small gatherings and date night were all taking place. I'll definitely be back and have already made recommendations to multiple people. No complaints about the $$$ when everything is right and my needs are met. Thank you.

I popped in here when visiting Detroit because of all the great reviews. For the table we got a spicy tuna, crunchy shrimp, ocean's eleven, cosmo, and avatar. The rolls were stunning and tasted great. They were plenty to feed our table of 4. We also all had wine, I really liked the rose. The best roll we had was the Avatar, we ordered a second because we all loved it. I take away a star because the food took almost an hour when the restaurant was not busy at all. We waited so long we almost regretted making the stop but the food was yummy. Overall good food, but long wait

Yuck. Not good sushi. Terrible service. Save your $$. Worse than cafeteria food. Empty on a Friday.