ima Menu
Ima, a black-owned ramen restaurant in Detroit, offers a unique twist on traditional dishes. With options for vegan and vegetarian diets, Ima provides a diverse menu with fresh and flavorful dishes. Customers rave about the chewy udon noodles, silky ramen, and a variety of broth options. The pho is highlighted for its incredibly fresh taste, while the customizable ramen and rice bowls offer value for money. The cozy ambiance and friendly service make dining at Ima a pleasant experience. Whether you're looking for a hearty bowl of ramen or a lighter option like the chicken bao, Ima has something for everyone. The multiple locations and diverse menu choices make Ima a must-try for ramen enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
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Steamed Edamame
edamame, chilis, lemon, sesame oil, sea salt
House Pickle Plate
sweet & spicy house pickled veggies
Crispy Fried Yams
olive oil poached & flash fried, spiced pepitas, vegan Szechuan XO sauce, scallion
Shrimp & Scallion Dumplings
chili-black vinegar sauce, lemon
Karaage Chicken Bites
Ask for it Spicy! Crispy fried chicken thigh, house pickles, furikake kewpie, lemon.
Spicy Tuna + Taro Chips
ground Ahi tuna, crispy taro, cucumber, daikon radish, scallion, lemon
Glazed Broccolini
Sweet & tangy black garlic sauce • crispy garlic • sesame seeds
Karaage Tofu Bites
crispy tofu, togarashi, house pickles, black vinegar chili sauce, lemon Try it spicy!
Yaki Butter Udon
pan-fried udon, trumpet mushroom, crispy garlic, sesame-butter sauce
Curry Yaki Udon
pan-fried udon, silky curry sauce, bean sprouts, cauliflower, edamame, pickled ginger, pickled red fresno pepper
Spicy Szechuan Yaki Udon
pan-fried udon, vegan XO sauce, baby corn, black mushroom, fresh herbs
Teri-Yaki Udon
pan-fried udon, ginger teriyaki sauce, baby corn, shitake mushroom, pickled red fresno pepper, black sesame
Yaki Udon
Add Some Protein
Chicken
Beef
Shrimp
Pork Belly
Pork Loin
Roasted Tofu
Forest Ramen
porcini mushroom & veggie broth, roasted tofu, trumpet mushroom, rosemary, sesame garlic oil
Shoyu Ramen
Choice of sesame chicken or smoked pork loin. Roasted chicken-shoyu broth, soft egg, buttered baby corn, sesame garlic oil
Tori Paitan Ramen
Choice of sesame chicken or smoked pork loin. Rich chicken bone broth, soft egg, red shiso, sesame garlic oil
Miso Ramen
(Vegan without egg) miso veggie broth, soft egg, roasted tofu, smoked trumpet mushrooms, sesame garlic oil
Spicy Tori Ramen
Choice of sesame chicken or smoked pork loin. Spicy chicken bone broth, soft egg, sesame garlic oil, house chili oil
Seafood Kimchi Ramen
spicy kimchi broth, soft egg, scallop, shrimp, clams , crawfish, kimchi, baby corn, szechuan chili oil , citrus butter
Ramen
Pho
Chicken Pho
vegan pho broth • rice noodles • sesame chicken • schmaltz • bean sprout • Thai basil • jalapeno • lime
Vegan Pho
vegan pho broth • rice noodles • roasted tofu • bean sprout • Thai basil • jalapeno • lime
Beef Pho
Vegan pho broth, rice noodles, ginger bbq beef, bean sprout, Thai basil, jalapeno, lime, schmaltz
Shrimp Pho
Vegan pho broth, rice noodles, chili shrimp, bean sprout, Thai basil, jalapeno, lime, citrus butter
Forest Udon
Porcini mushroom-dashi broth, roasted tofu, trumpet & woodear mushroom, rosemary, garlic oil
Miso Udon
Miso-dashi broth, roasted tofu, soft egg, smoked trumpet mushrooms, garlic oil
Curry Udon
Silky curry broth, soft egg, pickled ginger, garlic oil
Spicy Pork Udon
Toasted chili bone broth, smoked pork loin, soft egg, garlic oil, chili thread
Udon Noodle Soups
Rice Bowls
Golden Curry
silky curry sauce, cauliflower, edamame, pickled ginger crispy shallot & garlic
Boombap
fried egg, pickled shiitake, kimchi, cucumber, napa slaw, pepito chili sauce, nori
Crispy Chicken Don
(Ask for it Spicy!) karaage crispy chicken thigh, house pickles, napa slaw, furikake kewpie sauce, lemon, chili threads, nori
Crispy Tofu Don
Ask for it spicy! karaage crispy tofu, house pickles, togarishi, napa slaw, furikake mayo sause, lemon, chili threads, nori
Spicy Tuna Don
ground ahi tuna, masago, kewpie, cucumber, napa slaw, yuzu ponzu sauce, lemon, nori • gluten-free upon request
Teriyaki Smoked Salmon
salmon fillet, salmon roe, house pickles, napa slaw, shiso, house teriyakie sauce, nori
Unagi-Don
bbq glazed eel, cucumber, avocado, napa slaw, shiso, nori
Buttered Udon Noodles & Root Veggies
Steamed Rice & Root Veggies
Chicken Noodle Soup
For the Kids
Sweets
Blueberries & Cream
blueberries, vanilla & tofu custard, malt crisp, mint • gluten free by request
Soft Egg
Fried Egg
Roasted Tofu
Sesame Chicken
Glazed Pork Belly
Smoked Pork Loin
Ginger Beef
Chili Shrimp
House Smoked Salmon
BBQ Eel
Root Veggies
Wakame
marinated seaweed
Avocado
Smoked Trumpet Mushrooms
Buttered Baby Corn
Side Kimchi
Sub Rice Noodles
Extra Rice Noodles
Extra Noodles
Extra Broth
Brown Rice
Side White Rice
Heat Sauce
Pepito Sauce
Ponzu Sauce
Furikake Mayo
Teriyaki Sauce
Add-Ons
Beverages
Mexican Coke
San Pellegrino Fruit Soda
Sac Sac Soda
rotating flavor
Kona Iced Cappuccino
Super Happy Milk Drink
Topo Chico
sparkling mineral water
Coco Rico
coconut soda
WPC Crackalacka
nitro, cold brew coffee
Dark Matter Coffee
chocolate city or vanilla suburbs
Ramune
original or lychee
Japanese Green Tea
unsweetened
Bottled Water
Patio Punch
Hibiscus or Calamansi Yuzu • Dine-in, Pickup, Carryout only.
Patio Punch
Sake
Joto "One Cup" Futsu-Shu
nice rice! light with notes of green grape + melon
Miyozakura "Panda" Junmai Saké Cup
light, dry & refreshing, souvenir cup!
Nihon Sakari - "Nama Genshu"
full strength, delicate rice finish
Dewatsuru Demon Dancer Junmai Sake
apples & orange blossoms, clean ginger finish
Suisen Kibo Junmai
full body, delicate chamomile finish
Shirakabe Tokubetsu Junmai
complex, balanced, pear notes
Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori
unfiltered, velvety & smooth, melony honey notes
Kikusui Junmai Gingo
crystal clear, citrus fruit tones, dry finish
Joto Daiginjo
complex, crisp, notes of green apple
Hakutsuru "Excellent" Junmai
full yet crisp finish, makes its own friends
Koiku Junmai Gingo
citrus, big umami
Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai "Drunken Whale"
complex with floral notes, savory finish
Dassai Junmai Daiginjo ""
% rice polish, silky, delicate finish
Sho Chiku Bai Nigori
unfiltered, sweet, fruity & creamy
Sake to Share
Draft Beer
Sapporo – Premium Beer
refreshing lager • crisp finish • Japan
Kirin Ichiban – Prime Brew
distinctive rich flavor • smooth finish • Japan
Rotating Seasonal Sour
Ask your server for details
Rotating Hoppy Selection
Ask your server for details!
Rotating Nitro
Ask your server for details
Lake Brothers Lager
crisp, session beer, MI
Shorts - Locals Light
crisp, session beer, MI
Shacksbury - Rose Cider
crisp cider, scented with wine, VT
Stillwater Extra Dry
sake-style saison, house favorite, CT
Seasonal IPA
hoppy & delicious, ask your server!
North Pier Brewing Co. - Old Shuck
roasty porter, English hops, MI
Rotating Seasonal Selection
Sours, IPA's, Ciders and other neat stuff!
Sapporo Can
refreshing • Japan
Aleman, The Man
crisp • clean & bitter • IL
Beer
Shochu & Wine
House Wine - Pinot Noir
smooth pinot, plum notes, Chile
Underwood – Pinot Grigio
crisp white wine
Underwood – Rosé
earthy & bright
Seasonal Craft Hard Seltzer
rotating flavor
Choya-Ume Plum Wine
Mercury
Altos Blanco Tequila / Blue Curacao / Pineapple / Lime
Tuxedo Mask
Jameson / Saigon Spice Syrup / Orange Spice
Venus
Rum / Green Tea / Mango Fresno Jam / Lemon / Tonic
Mars
Soju / Sherry / Blackberry / Lemon
Sailor Moon
Roku Gin / Lychee Liqueur / Cocchi Americano / Lemon
Mini Moon
Gin / Yuzu Sake / Lemon / Strawberry Soda
Luna
Mezcal Crema / Malibu / Pineapple / Calamansi / Hibiscus
Jupiter
Cucumber Vodka / Lime / Ginger Beer / Lavender
Golden Feather
Pineapple Rum / Grapefruit Liqueur / Lime / Grenadine / Angostura / Cinnamon
Guardian Of Love
Altos Blanco Tequila / Strawberry / Basil / Aloe / Lemon
Dark Kingdom
Toki Whiskey / Topo Chico / Lemon Peel
Star Healer Sangria (Serves - People)
Umeboshi Wine / Pear Brandy / Plum Brandy / Citrus / Fruit Cocktail
Star Maker (Serves - People)
Blood Orange Vodka / Jasmine Gin / Lemonade / Hibiscus / Jamaican Spice/ Fun