Maru Sushi & Grill

427 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo
(269) 488-4888

Recent Reviews

Matthew Best

I love Maru. It has a great menu and is comfortably priced for the high caliber food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ethan pulka

This used to be the old furniture store and trackside records upstairs. I decided to try the newly remodeled place and it was so beautiful. Full of light, easy parking. The waitress was amazing and they made sure my celiac was tended too. They wiped down everything so I did not have a breakout. The food is very good and service is top notch.Dietary restrictions: Celiac was tended too very well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls, Seasonal Crème Brulée

Emily Moyle

Lily was super attentive and knowledgeable. She was prompt with her service and our drinks were never empty! The rolls were delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls

jarrod wilson

Enjoyed a mid week date night at Maru. I would recommend reservations if you have a seating preference. Weekends can be busy. Vegetarian options are great. I appreciate their selection of Japanese whiskey. Service is great. Have had issues with the host station upon arrival. Otherwise highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kenny Torres

Great sushi...absolutely horrible kitchen. I ordered take out on Valentines day, which I new would be busy so I called well in advance (turned out be well over an hour), I order two identical sushi rolls and Firecracker shrimp and was told when my order would be ready, which was 40 minutes after I placed my order by phone, which is fine, I appreciate the information. I got there at the latest time I was told and had to wait an additional 25 minutes on top of the 45 I was told on the phone. What gets me is, when I arrived, expecting standing room only, there were several open tables and spots at the bar. So, I had to wonder what is happening.Fast forward to today, knowing they don't open until 4 (they're open for lunch on weekends but not the workweek, huh?) So, I placed my order online (again, two identical rolls that are on special on Tuesdays) at 3:57 with a pickup time of 4:30, still half an hour for sushi that is again, on special. One would think, they might sell a few of those so, prep heavy on them. I got there a few minutes early hoping for the best but, alas, no sushi yet. I was told "they're working on it". 10 minutes later, "they're rolling it, won't be long, thank you for your patience". While I'm waiting I notice patrons getting their food when I walked in. If I placed ny order at 3:57 and these people walked in the door at 4:00, why are they already eating while I waited another 25 minutes? Patience at this point was wearing thin. 15 minutes later, I finally had my food after 45 minutes. I have rolled sushi before myself and made Tempira Shrimp, not a restaurant designed for food prep but, at my home and it didn't take an hour to do. There were two tables with two people at each and my take out order.So, I guess Maru doesn't really care about take out orders although my order is prepaid with tip and my money is the same color as the in person diners. If you don't care for it want to have take out, don't offer it.I love their food but, not sure I have enough time in my life to wait the ridiculous time they require to prepare. So if you order take out, please plan accordingly, you may need to bring a snack while you wait.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Jim J.

Hadn't been to Maru in a while so thought I'd get takeout to surprise my wife. Disappointing is how I would describe the food. Small servings with meh presentation. Also, crunch shrimp roll didn't look at all like it's described on the menu...not even any spicy mayo included. Does the picture below look like $50 worth of food? Looks lame to me. There are definitely better options around. Likely my last time getting good here.

Keith

This is a great place for sushi! I do suggest reservations because it was busy the appetizer was amazing! The sushi was excellent and the drink selection was nice service was excellent. The crème brûlée. Was amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nirvana, Seasonal Crème Brulée

Lauren S.

Never disappointed when I eat here. Service is always nice and quick! I got the cosmo with salmon for pickup and it's my absolute favorite !

Teri Ault

Great cocktail options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon Dip, Teriyaki Glazed Chicken, Crouching Tiger Roll

Ben Mansfield

Well above your average strip mall sushi. Great building and ambiance. Servers could be a little more knowledgeable towards the menu to better fit an upscale sushi however this didn't detract from their attentiveness.Still had a college town vibe.We will be back

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jaedoo Mun

Horrible. 1h of waiting for the food. Be prepared. Doesn’t mattered it is Friday.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

Shayra Doll

Amazing amazing amazing ! The quality and quantity is worth the price. My family and I split both appetizers and entrees because they all sounded so good and they absolutely were ! The vibe there is sophisticated and easygoing. Service very professional!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chigg Simpson

Awesome every

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Wibert

Best sushi place in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Gyoza Plate, Crunchy Shrimp, Rolls

Kay Wallace

Our family ate here and loved the food. Our waiter was excellent. The atmosphere was modern and attractive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Rice, Crunchy Shrimp

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