Maru Sushi & Grill

Delicious sushi and hibachi. Our server was fantastic and descriptive. The crab Rangoon dip was amazing with a hint of sweetness from the chili sauce.

Everything, just everything, was perfect during my experience dining with Maru. Originally, I dined with a party of three, which grew to a party of five after we spotted some friends. The staff eagerly accommodated us by seating us directly next to each other, and even offered to rearrange tables and chairs if we wanted to sit together at one table. The food was lovely and delicious: I loved the Philly roll and the gyoza. However, the absolute stars of our meal were the crunchy shrimp roll and the chestnut tea. Speaking of the tea, our server was extremely hospitable, and when we asked what brand the tea was, they brought out the entire tea package for us to snap a picture of. This exchange would only account for a small percentage of the total, and the perfect service we received from the staff. Our server's recommendations truly elevated the dishes to an entirely different level. I would highly recommend two things: the spicy aioli and the delectable basil oil for your side salad. Speaking of the side salad, when my girlfriend and I ordered, we thought that since we only spent 16 (enough for a side soup or salad), we would receive one salad or soup because we spent only enough for one. It was to our surprise when our server handed us two salads with the best ginger dressing I have ever had in my life. That may seem like a small detail to some, but after bad food experience after bad food experience from other restaurants. It was very refreshing to be treated like our patronage was appreciated and not just a business transaction. Lastly, I want to add that the portion sizes are fantastic. My friends, who joined us after we arrived, have picky 5-year-old-esque palates. They ordered the hibachi teriyaki chicken, which they really enjoyed, and the portion sizes were huge. My experience at Maru was terrific, and I want to thank the staff.

MARU IS WORTH EVERY PENNY I am a sushi freak. When I go to any city, I'm eating two things if you have them... sushi and Korean. Luckily, Maru has a bit of both. This brings me to the next fact about me... I am a sushi SNOB. No Meijer or supermarket sushi for this cat. If you're sushi & skillz aren't high quality, I'm not coming back. Pull up a chair and let's get into it! INTERIOR: The restaurant is fairly small, but with great decor and was open, airy. Just a very pleasant place for a quick bit to eat, a small business lunch, or full-blown dinner. Just a great atmosphere all around. STAFF & SERVICE: The staff was amazing..., particularly the sushi chefs I talked to, which were two dudes. As always, the sushi bar right in front of a chef is the best seat in the house, and Maru was no exception. One chef gave me a few different grades of tuna to sample while waiting for my appetizers, and when I ordered my meal, another chef gave me extra nigiri. I harassed the heck out of these poor guys (in a good way, of course), and they put up with my bull, my questions, and my bad jokes. Not only did they roll with my bad dad jokes, but they also took the time to tell me about the different cuts & grades of tuna, about sushi in general, special events that come to the area, along with their different sushi specials throughout the year. They were just all-around pleasant, fun, and informative, and we had some great laughs. One of the sushi chefs was a woman, who was also very friendly, but we didn't talk much because this lady was busy hustling her butt off slinging rolls, while we typical, lazy guys joked around (jk! jk! Lol). This awesome chef is who made my special rolls, and let me tell you... she made them perfect. PRESENTATION As you can see in my pics, the presentation was great. Personally, I think the garnish on my special roll plate was maybe a bit overdone so the plate looked crowded (see photo), but that is purely a matter of personal preference. And honestly... I didn't care because the food & the conversation was amazing. QUALITY The raw seafood was as fresh as you could possibly get and very high quality. The otoro tuna literally melted in your mouth. They also carry several different grades/quality of tuna (depending on season), which was great because you don't find that everywhere. The rice ball & sushi rice had great texture and flavor, and I love their kimchi SPECIAL ROLLS: The Soy Joy and Ocean's 12 were absolutely amazing. When (not if) I go back, I'll be torn between trying the other rolls and just getting these two rolls again. Not much more I can say about that lol PRICE: As I said above, my meal was: - House salad with ginger dressing - Kimchi & rice - Yellowtail nigiri (2 pcs) - Akami tuna nigiri (2 pcs) - Otoro nigiri (2 pcs) - Soy Joy special roll - Ocean's 12 special roll - Large Sake The cost of a similar order at most places I've been to would range from 60-80. My tab was 110 which is a bit pricey, but as I said above, it was WORTH EVERY PENNY SUMMARY: Great atmosphere, great food, great service, and great conversation. What more can you ask for? Get your butts down to Maru... you won't regret it Brian Extreme Hydro Flights @ExtremeHydro

Maru was an amazing experience. Service was amazing. If you visit Maru I would highly recommend that you Request Jessica P. Her knowledge of the menu and attentiveness is second to none. Presentation of our selections where amazing. I highly recommend the Oceans 21, Mario, Cosmo and Spicy Tuna roll. On the Oceans 21 you have to indulge in the cherry bomb sauce. You will thank me later. The price was fair for the quality and amount of food. Maru is more than a sushi restaurant. It's an experience to be had. I cannot recommend Maru enough!

This sushi restaurant is absolutely fantastic! The veggie rolls are fresh and flavorful, and the hibachi options are a delight for vegetarians like me. The quality of the food is top-notch, and the flavors never disappoint. While it can sometimes take a little longer for the order to arrive, the wait is well worth it for such amazing dishes. The staff is friendly, and the ambiance adds to the overall great experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to sushi lovers and vegetarians alike—it's a true gem!

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent presentation. Very much enjoyed my two veggie rolls, and the crab rangoon dip. I even bravely tried the rolls my companions got (I'm not a seafood fan), and they were both very good. Never had kimchi before, but I would definitely enjoy it again. Great experience.

Amazing flavors and freshness. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Our favorites were the Super Mario roll, the Veggie Boogie roll, sweet potato tempura and the fried tofu. The teriyaki chicken was great, the sauce especially!! Great service and minimal wait. We don't usually eat fish but the sushi bar looked great and fresh. Don't miss this place. Perfect lunch spot on the way to Traverse City.

Had a great experience for the first time. Blake was a great bartender. I ordered the Chef Roll. Highly recommend..