Sonya E.
Yelp
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.