Ima Izakaya Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ima Izakaya, a vibrant eatery nestled in Corktown, Detroit. This izakaya is a homage to Japan’s casual dining culture, offering a diverse menu that caters to various palates. From savory edamame ($7.20) to delightful spicy tuna hand rolls, the appetizers set the stage for a memorable meal. Their rich and comforting ramen selections, including tonkotsu and spicy tori, are perfect for noodle lovers seeking depth of flavor.
Vegetarians will delight in the tofu katsu ($15.60) and veggie dumplings ($12). The menu goes beyond traditional offerings, with unique dishes like the spicy bok choy and drunken clams. Pair your meal with a refreshing cocktail during happy hour and enjoy the trendy outdoor seating that captures the lively ambiance. At Ima Izakaya, every plate tells a story, resonating with flavors that transport you to the bustling streets of Tokyo.
Apps
Edamame
Steamed soy beans in pods tossed in sesame oil and house seasoning. Soy Allergy.
Green Salad
Market greens, cucumber, radish and carrot tossed in ginger-sesame dressing.
Chilled Cucumber
Miso cucumber, miso-ginger sauce sesame and lemon.
Spicy Tuna Dip
Spicy ground Ahi tuna, radish, cucumber, sesame crisps, lemon
Shrimp and Scallion Dumplings
Pan fried dumplings with chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon
Veggie Dumplings
Pan-fried. Mushroom and tofu with chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon
Karaage Chicken Bites
Battered chicken thigh pieces in GF batter served with furikake kewpie mayo and lemon
Karaage Tofu Bites
Battered tofu pieces in GF batter served with furikake kewpie mayo and lemon
Tofu Katsu
Panko crusted fried tofu cutlet with maggi onions, snowy cabbage, pickled ginger, katsu sauce, and lemon.
Chicken Katsu
Panko crusted fried chicken cutlet with maggi onions, snowy cabbage, picked ginger, katsu sauce, and lemon
Shishito Peppers
Blistered peppers, tamari, chili-lime sea salt.
Sake Steamed Clams
Clams steamed in sake-miso broth with ginger, garlic and scallions.
Spicy Bok Choi
Bok choy pan sauted with sake and chili crisps.
Shrimp Toast
House milk bread, shrimp and scallion filling, chili lime sauce, togarashi salt, snowy cabbage
Yuzu Miso Udon
Porchini broth with shiro miso and yuzu. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
Ginger Tori Udon
Rich chicken bone broth, fresh grated ginger. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
Spicy Tori Udon
Rich chicken bone broth with house spice blend, toasted chili oil. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
Forest Udon
Aromatic mushroom and vegetable dashi broth, smoked mushrooms. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
Golden Dashi Udon
Light and smoky dashi broth, tempura crisps, kamaboko fishcake. Served with soft boiled egg, scallions, wakame, crispy garlic and shallots, nori, and chili threads.
Udon Soup
Ramen Soup
RAMEN Yuzu Miso
porcini broth with shiro miso and yuzu, lemon
RAMEN Ginger Tori
rich chicken broth, fresh grated ginger
RAMEN Spicy Tori
rich chicken broth with house spice blend, toasted chili oil
RAMEN Tonkotsu
rich pork bone broth, soft egg, smoked pork belly, crispy leeks, aromatic black garlic oil
RAMEN Seafood Kimchi
spicy kimchi broth, soft egg, scallop, shrimp, clams, crawfish, calamari, citrus butter, toasted chili oil
RAMEN SPICY Tonkotsu
rich SPICY pork bone broth, soft egg, smoked pork belly, crispy leeks, aromatic black garlic oil
Miso Butter Yaki Udon
Yuzu, butter and miso sauce. Pan fried noodles. Served with market greens, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, crispy garlic and shallot, nori, chili threads, and lemon.
Teri-yaki
Red peppers, ginger-garlic teriyaki sauce. Pan fried noodles. Served with market greens, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, crispy garlic and shallot, nori, chili threads, and lemon.
Spicy Kimchi Yaki
Kimchi & chili butter sauce. Pan fried noodles. Served with market greens, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, crispy garlic and shallot, nori, chili threads, and lemon.
Yaki Udon
Rice Bowls
Salmon Don
Smoked salmon, ginger teriyaki glaze. Served with cucumber pickles, scallion, radish, wakame slaw, pickled ginger, and nori.
Spicy Tuna Don
Spicy ground tuna, yuzu ponzu sauce. Served with cucumber pickles, scallion, radish, wakame slaw, pickled ginger, and nori.
Golden Curry Don
Rich Japanese curry, market veggies, pickled ginger. Served with scallion, crispy garlic and shallot.
Eggplant Don
Grilled eggplant, avocado, white kimchi, scallion, sesame seeds, radish, Japanese barbecue glaze.
Pork Belly Don
Barbeque glazed pork belly over rice, kimchi. Served with cucumber pickles, scallion, radish, wakame slaw, pickled ginger, and nori.
Fried Egg Boombap
Fried egg over rice, kimchi, spicy pepito sauce. Served with cucumber pickles, scallion, radish, wakame slaw, pickled ginger, and nori.
Vegan Pho
Sesame roasted tofu .Vegan pho broth served with rice noodles, market greens, sweet onions, bean sprouts, jalapeno, Thai basil, lime, and roasted chili oil.
Shrimp Pho
Chicken Pho
Beef Pho
Pho
Dessert
Coconut Tofu Custard
Blueberry, lemon, cocoa crisps, mint over tofu-coconut custard.
Red Kimchi Pint
White Kimchi Pint
Kimchi Pint
Add Ons
Tofu
Roasted Tofu