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You don’t have to travel to the suburbs to get great sushi. Downtown
Raw Detroit: Sushi in the city
By Jacqueline Trost
Special to MetromixMarch 18, 2008
Oslo
1456 Woodward,
Detroit
313-962-7200
Recently re-opened under new ownership, Oslo is back to serving sushi (and Thai food). Once considered a haven for the techno crowd, the food has taken center stage this time around. The old front waiting area now houses the sushi bar, setting up the culinary experience before you even eat. Most dishes are moderately priced, and Oslo is open during the week for lunch.
Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe
400 Monroe,
Detroit
313-965-4600
For a restaurant typically known for Cajun and Creole cuisine, Fishbone’s serves up some pretty tasty sushi. An odd pairing? Perhaps, but it works. You can either grab a seat at the sushi bar or order while sitting in the main dining room. Fishbone’s has a rather extensive sushi menu which includes a spider roll (deep fried soft shell crab, crab meat, cucumber, avocado and masago), green river roll (BBQ eel, cucumber and avocado), traditional favorites like a California or Philadelphia rolls, and everything in-between.Most rolls are between $5 and $15. Price depends on the complexity of the ingredients.
Asian Village of Detroit
521 Atwater, DetroitAs the newest addition to the Detroit riverfront, Asian Village offers a full range of Asian dishes with Korean, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines served in different areas of the restaurant. There’s Fusia (an upscale restaurant) and the Marketplace (cafeteria-style). And then there’s the 20-foot-long sushi bar. Most lunch options are under $11. Dinner can run between $6.50 and $32.
Tom's Oyster Bar
519 W. Jefferson, Detroit313-964-4010
Tom’s isn’t just for oysters anymore. The restaurant has added sushi to its culinary repertoire. The sushi menu is limited, but includes sashimi, various hand rolls, a few combos (which include three or more rolls) and about 10 chef’s specials, which include the firecracker roll (tempura shrimp and avocado topped with crab and spicy sauce) and Tom’s roll (crab, tempura flakes and spicy tuna). The sashimi is all under $4 and the rolls run between $5 -$7. Most of the specials are between $7.50 and $13.
Sala Thai
3400 Russell, Detroit313-831-1302
Tucked away in the first floor of Fire House No. 5 at Eastern Market sits Sala Thai. As the name implies, the restaurant is known for its Thai cuisine, but you can also find reasonably priced sushi options – most rolls are less than $12. Try the "Oh My God!" roll made with cream cheese, salmon, white tuna, crispy rice, as well as eel sauce and spicy sauce. Sala Thai has a busy lunch crowd, so make sure to get there early.
