Slurping Turtle

608 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

Slurping Turtle
About This Sushi Bar

Slurping Turtle takes traditional Japanese ramen, sushi and rice dishes and through unique ingredients, recipes and presentation, add our own twist.

Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience №1

Sat at the bar on a Sunday night, only a five minute wait. Bartender welcomed us and helped me navigate the cocktail menu. I ordered the haru mojito and it was very refreshing, a fantastic start to dinner. We ordered gyoza, yellowtail hamachi, and Pink Lady roll. Everything was delicious and we were really happy with the quality and service.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №2

Saturday night in Ann Arbor, hands down the worst dining experience we’ve ever had.

- We gave our names and phone number for the waitlist, and 1 hour and 30 minutes later, they called to say our table was ready. However, when we arrived, we still had to wait another hour with no apology from the staff.

- The host at the front desk was rude and dismissive, and her attitude when we were finally seated was shockingly disrespectful.

- The food arrived for everyone except one person in our group. After 30 minutes of trying to get someone’s attention, we had to standup and go ask about the missing plate. Turns out, it had been sitting forgotten on a counter the entire time.

- To top it all off, there was a bug in his food.

Absolutely appalling service and hygiene. We’ll never be coming back.

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Sushi Experience №3

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Sushi Experience №4

Friendly, happy looking staff. Didn't look forced. Service was amazing. Food was delicious, and served quickly. I must come back here every time I'm in the area.

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Sushi Experience №7

Way too noisy.

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Sushi Experience №8

Soup was good - a bit pricey. Was sat in the basement which wasn't the best. Felt like we were sitting at folding tables. Probably a one time visit for us

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Sushi Experience №12

I don't know if I can say enough good things about the ramen here. Great soup, good apps, but always busy. Make sure to call ahead if possible. The food is always worth the wait. Highly recommend.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №13

I think this is seriously the BEST bowl of ramen I've ever had!! Me and my bf both had the DFFC Miso Ramen and I can't recommend it enough! We also split a spicy salmon roll and that was amazing as well! Portion sizes are absolutely perfect, everything was perfectly seasoned and the chicken in the DFFC was moist and delicious. It was our first time here and I can't wait to come back!!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №14

The duck fat chicken wings are superb

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Sushi Experience №15

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Sushi Experience №16

The options they give is really nice and the ramen was decent its just that their poke bowls we’re lacking a general flavor didn’t taste great but not bad just very average not seasoned enough. A bit pricey too for mid food, i’d go for the ramen if you go here, other than that not special at all.

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Sushi Experience №19

If you like traditional ramen, Slurping Turtle is the place.
Nice atmosphere, great food with great service

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №20

This place is totally worth the hype. The spicy DFFC Miso Ramen is the perfect dish to slurp on when it is raining outside and you want that hot comfort food. The Bao buns are perfect in a way that the buns don't overpower the meat, speaking of which, the pork belly is cooked to perfection. The most surprising aspect from my experience was that somehow they make fried chicken in ramen work. Guess it must be the duck fat frying but the fried chicken is simply delicious in the ramen and one shouldn't think twice about it. Will definitely be back again to try their other ramens.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №21

My wife and I love this place. Been coming here for a few years now.

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Sushi Experience №22

Super salty but super good

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Sushi Experience №23

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Sushi Experience №24

Slurping turtle is one of my top 3 go-to place for fresh sushi. They are consistent at a fair price point for what you get. Their duck fat fried chicken, edamame, and ramen are also amazing!

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Sushi Experience №25

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Sushi Experience №26

雰囲気も良くとてもおいしかった。醤油ラーメンがオススメです。

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Sushi Experience №27

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Sushi Experience №28

It’s a lovely restaurant. I love coming here for their bao and ramen, as a vegetarian. It was very busy the night we went but we had great servers despite the business. I would call ahead and/or make a reservation as wait times vary from 15 minutes to over an hour.

The path ways between tables are very narrow and I wouldn’t have been able to get though had I used my wheelchair (I used my crutches this time but kept hitting chairs and tables). Only thing to be aware of is the only public way to get to the restroom is down a flight of stairs. As someone who uses walking aides, it’s minimally accessible. HOWEVER, a manager saw me getting ready to go back up the stairs and asked if I wanted to use the elevator. It is hidden and not accessible to the general public. I’m glad I was able to use the elevator; but it should be something that everyone is aware of. Walking aides or not; stairs can be a problem for anyone. :) otherwise! I love this place. It’s always my first request.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №29

Came in here on a Black Friday for lunch and got some rolls and some ramen. The duck friend chicken is unbelievable and the ramen brother here is good. The rolls were also simple but of good quality. Service was fast, food was good. I think one of the better ramen places in the area.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №30

Get the duck fat fried chicken and the spicy salmon donburi! You won't be disappointed!

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Sushi Experience №31

Great place with great food!! Ramen was top notch!!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №32

Duck fat fried chicken is absolutely delicious, the Classic Slurp is meaty and savory. Noodles are perfection. The sushi (Red Dragon) is fresh but not overly flavorful. Use the spicy mayo to add some kick. Other sushi restaurants have bolder flavors. Not a criticism but an observation.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №33

Great vibe and yummy nachos. Might have MSG in the ramen so be careful if you have a sensitivity.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №34

It is such a fun and vibrant place to dine! I tried the Sushi, Kinoko Mochi Stir Fry, and Red Curry Ramen, and the food was absolutely amazing — full of flavor and beautifully prepared. The server was super friendly and made the experience even better. Highly recommend this spot for a great meal and good vibes!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №35

My favorite ramen spot in Michigan

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Sushi Experience №37

The dffc miso ramen. soooo great. its spicy but it hits everytime. Definitely recommend trying this place out.

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Sushi Experience №38

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Sushi Experience №39

I would give ZERO stars if I could. Today, I submitted a $150+ order for Slurpy Turtle through Door Dash. I was excited. I generally order for several days worth of meals because I live a ways out of town. This was my first try at this place. All in all, I received items I did not order, and I did not receive a very pricey item I DID order, yet there it is on the receipt that I paid for! I am generally generous with tips because of my location a bit out of town. No one double checked to see that I got the items on the list. And apparently no one checked to make sure the items that WERE on the list were items I ordered. Neither the Door Dash deliverer NOR the restaurant checked!!! This MAY be a decent eatery if in person and in house, but I WILL NEVER ORDER take out or Door Dash from them again. They were rude when I tried to get remedy. But? DoorDash ends up having to make remedy for Slurpy Turtle's mistake, it seems, and I am out all this money in the meantime. PLUS I am out the tip. DO NOT ORDER FROM SLURPY TURTLE. Food was somewhat average or less .... I recommend Bewon. You cannot get them from Door Dash ( a negative), but their food is authentic, tasty, clean and HONEST. Slurpy Turtle is a place I will never recommend or buy from again. They do not care about their customers or customer satisfaction. You have been warned.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №40

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Sushi Experience №41

Their Ramen was pretty unauthentic (2.5/5) and grossly overpriced at $17. I’ve tried their Donburi (also overpriced) and it tastes very bad, like some random mixture of sauces and rice (1/5). Overall everything feels super overpriced here considering their quality.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №42

The ramen was AMAZING the broth was very rich and flavorful I got the duck fat fried chicken ramen and the chicken Gyoza 🥟 I would definitely return!

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Sushi Experience №43

Great bao buns. Good food in general.

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Sushi Experience №44

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Sushi Experience №45

This was my second time at Slurping Turtle, and the frist time since Covid. II was not let down, I got the California poke bowl and one of the seasonal beverages. It was quite loud in there and it was very busy. We did wait about 30 minutes for a table, but they had a callback (or textback) service, so we were able to walk around a bit while we waited and the host was very friendly.
My food was fresh and tasted good, the drink was also good. The only downside I think I can list were the prices, I know it's downtown Ann Arbor, but I thought my entree was a dollar or two overpriced.
I would definitely eat here again, the duck fat fried chicken ramen looked tempting and I did think the ramen prices were a little more fair. I think I would probably have an even more enjoyable experience during non-peak times.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №46

Honestly a go to ramen place. My boy friend and I celebrate our 6 years anniversary. We were sat at the bar, greeted right away by our server was attentive the whole time. Must check ramen place :)

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №47

The have a separate gluten free menu. Let them know you have celiac disease and they will note it in the system. We eat here regularly and love having a safe option.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №48

Great place with an excellent atmosphere. Food was tasty and the staff was incredibly helpful.

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Sushi Experience №49

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Sushi Experience №50

My wife loves this place and drags me here easily twice a week. I've grown to love this place as well. The food is amazing and the staff and owner are very welcoming. For ann arbor I feel like the prices aren't bad

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №51

Very good food. My wife liked the ramen. Fried rice was good but a little too much soy. Rice looks small at first but was packed down so very dense: brought left overs home. Full bar. Too popular, even at 2 in the afternoon.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №52

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Sushi Experience №53

The noodle is average to be honest

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Sushi Experience №54

Fantastic food and service. Everything on the menu is delicious. There is a wide variety of options for any mood or taste preference. They don't skimp on the fish for the nigiri/sashimi.

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Sushi Experience №55

During our company retreat we reserved a spot for dinner here. We had 8 (was going to be 12) people with us and they seated us in this cool community table style spot on the lower floor. We worked with Melissa to plan and pre-selected our menu and it was very easy. They even printed a custom menu for our dinner!

The Bao was absolutely amazing. The Gyoza were amazing too. The heart of romaine salad was really unique and tasty. As a main we had two types of ramen, the classic pork belly was so good! We also had a vegetarian fried rice that was delicious. The assorted puff pasteries for dessert were wonderful and the overall atmosphere was great. We also really enjoyed that it wasnt too loud and we could all talk and hear each other.

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Sushi Experience №56

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Sushi Experience №58

Everything here is very organized, which was pleasant because I came here on Labor Day weekend and they were well equipped for the surge in business. The food here is really good, I thought the braised pork wasn’t as tender as I would like but the broth was rich, complex, and delicious. The noodles were springy and cooked perfectly al dente! The atmosphere here was really fun for a party of five and we could all hear each other clearly, so it’s good for catching up with friends.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №59

I used to love this place and frequent regularly but our last two visits(one dine in one take out) were beyond disappointing. Ordered take out, drove 30 minutes home just to find noodles and broth with a chopped mushroom or two. My husband left a message about the discrepancy but only got the response "thats how it comes" when we basically order the same thing every time. $17 for what seemed to be the last scraps at the end of the day. This was our anniversary dinner😕

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №60

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Sushi Experience №61

One of the best places for Ramen, rest of the dishes are okay

This is our usual family place for lunches/dinners when we visit Ann Arbor

Red curry Ramen is best
DFCC Miso Ramen is also good, minus the duck fried Chicken.

For appetizers, we had ordered -

1. Hamachi Nachos - Great for Taste, not so great for quantity. We were 5 ppl, but were only served 4 nachos topped with Hamachi. Would have loved to have at-least 1 more piece added for the table

2. Chicken Bao - Our personal taste is having chicken well made, found this one a bit un-cooked, but otherwise a good dish

3. Shrimp Bao - Nothing exciting about this one either, plus, comes with Mayo

4. Spacial Sushi for the day - This one was made with crab, shrimp, asparagus, eel and spicy mayo sauce. I have had much better sushis at other places, found this one bit underwhelming and also not enough quantity/pieces

Overall, we’d prefer this place more for Ramen over any other dish. Sitting arrangements are adequately nice, servers are attentive

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Sushi Experience №62

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Sushi Experience №64

Best ramen I've had.

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Sushi Experience №65

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Sushi Experience №66

Great food. Everything was delicious.

One of my kids forgot a toy on the table and one of the staff members noticed and brought it over to us before we left. Great service, we'll definitely keep coming back!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №67

Food is mediocre at best. I was blown away by the prices here. $17-25 for ramen. We ordered the classic and didn't have any left overs. Our son ordered ramen and chicken in which he had some leftovers. He is 7 years old. I just wasn't impressed by these noodles, broth, egg and protein. For two people with tip your looking at $60-$70. I'd much rather go to poke fish and have double the ramen for $9.95. Over inflated prices here.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №68

My second time frequenting this establishment and both times my order was prepared incorrectly. I won’t give them a third try.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №69

Unreal how good the ramen was! Great service, super fast and impeccably clean!!! Highly recommend

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №70

5 star all the way!
Food, service, cleanliness and atmosphere was all perfect. All of the staff here is friendly and very accommodating.
Great experience and we will be coming back for sure and also recomending Slurping Turtle to everyone we know! Keep up the great work!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №71

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Sushi Experience №72

Food: I got the classic ramen and 1. Way too expensive. 2. It was flavorless 3. I remember it being wayyyy better 4. Noodles were not tasty. We got 2 soups and 2 entries and payed $60…. Ridiculous price and I left hungry.
Service: pretty standard
Atmosphere: very loud, could barely hear the person in front of me

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №73

Only ordered sushi and drink at the bar. Sushi was nice but the drink was a little disappointing. Was expecting more cocktail techniques but I guess it’s just a normal sushi restaurant not a bar

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Sushi Experience №74

I used to love this place, until we were seated and got no service for over 15 minutes. We asked multiple servers who were walking past who our server was supposed to be. We then watched the people, whom were seated well after us, get their drink order taken, drinks brought out to them, and then order taken, all while we still had not been greeted by a server. We had to go up to the host stand, and still did not get service and left.

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Sushi Experience №75

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Sushi Experience №76

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Sushi Experience №77

Took a group of eight here as part of a team dinner on a Tuesday night. The food was okay but I could not be more disappointed with the service. The host was rude, unaccommodating and had an attitude big enough for everyone in the restaurant.

We showed up on time for our 6:30pm reservation and we were told our table wasn't ready. The host said it would be 5 to 10 minutes. An hour later they finally seated us. It was not that busy. There were plenty of other options like a high top table and tables in the downstairs dining area. They were unwilling to seat us anywhere but a low top table because my name was not on the original reservation. We were not allowed to sit at the bar because the bar was actually a table we were told.

No alternative solutions were offered, no thank you for your patience, no I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Just a whole lot of attitude and annoyed expressions when we asked how much longer the wait would be.

Will not be back.

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Sushi Experience №78

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Sushi Experience №80

Best ramen around

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Sushi Experience №81

Best ramen around

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Sushi Experience №82

Took my son here for his pre-birthday celebration dinner. He got the children’s ramen and added an egg & duck fat fried chicken. I thought the portion size was great 😊 The food was so good I didn’t get great photos because we were so busy eating. Our server was great despite being tired from her long shift. She kept a positive attitude and answered all the questions we had. I personally did not like the setup of this spot which is why I gave the atmosphere. I recommend this spot for date nights. The food is really good! 👍🏼

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Sushi Experience №83

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Sushi Experience №84

Oh yes. This is authentic ramen! Regular American ramen price LOL. ( of course for Japanese it is insane paying good amount of money for ramen is crazy LOL)

I came here twice for my trip.

All foods I ate here was great. I did tan tan men and spicy miso. Both are wonderful.

Service was very friendly.

I would definitely come back

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №85

Excellent ramen and takoyaki. No parking though.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №86

We enjoyed the great service and cocktails; our waiter jumped into the bartender role and made me a wonderful sake based blackberryfizz drink. The food was pretty good but the dice in our sushi rolls was too cold for all the NYers at the table. Great vibe and wonderful people trying to take care of business on a busy back to school evening!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №87

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Sushi Experience №88

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Sushi Experience №89

Hubby and I ate here in May 2024 and everything was tasty per usual! It was packed in a Saturday night and we sat at the bar instead of waiting for a table. Our server was new and learning but he was super accommodating. Love, love this place!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №90

Best Ramen place in Ann Arbor, it is right in the heart of downtown.
We started with the baos which were perfectly soft with crispy fried shiitake and jalapenos, while the chicken tare baos were also delicious.

All their ramens have house made noodles, the Red curry Ramen with a medley of rich bursting flavors and a great combination of mushrooms and fried kabocha in coconut lemongrass broth. The DFFC miso ramen is also to die for. I make it a point to visit this place whenever in Michigan!
Their drink selection is unique and I particularly enjoyed the matcha-tini.
MUST visit, highly recommend.
Next time I will aim to try the sashimi and rolls!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №91

Great place for ramen in Ann Arbor. Highly recommend the DDFC miso ramen

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Sushi Experience №92

All the staff were very friendly and the food was delicious.

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Sushi Experience №93

Never had a chance to eat because the server very rudely told me he couldn't substitute on any rolls without rice. Every single sushi place I've been, has a cucumber wrap option. People with dietary restrictions, beware! Don't come here if you're low carb or diabetic because you either won't be able to eat anything, or you'll get sick, and they really don't care.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №94

The tan tan men ramen was Spicy enough. The noodles were tasty! Is it the best ramen ever? No, but it’s a pretty good bowl of noodles and satisfied the ramen craving.

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Sushi Experience №95

Takoyaki is crispy and flavorful, will come back for it!

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Sushi Experience №96

Very attentive and caring staff.

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Sushi Experience №97

Ordered Tonkotsu Ramen, With Chachu pork and marinated soft boiled eggs. Pork belly bao. And duck fat fried chicken. Very similar variation of a karaage fried chicken.

Service was great, Food was priced accordingly to the amount of effort that went to make it. I found it very good value value and what I was getting for dinner. Very fair amount of love into The menu items that they shared with us.

Recommend Tonkosu, tan tan, and the DDFC.

DON’T FORGET TO ASK FOR THE VOLCANO HOT SAUCE

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Sushi Experience №98

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Sushi Experience №99

Exceptional food well worth a drive

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Sushi Experience №100

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Sushi Experience №101

Incredibly good food. Enthusiastic and personable staff. One of my new favorites

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Sushi Experience №102

First time visit and all our food was delicious!, highly recommended!

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Sushi Experience №103

Generally a good place to get ramen & fusion Japanese food whenever we’re in town. However our last visit was disappointing. We had the red curry ramen, the DFFC ramen, hiyashi chuka, dragon roll, veggie roll. In general the ramen seemed undercooked and not fresh, although the broth was flavorful. The hiyashi chuka was the biggest letdown, probably because the ramen wasn’t good and there seemed to be significantly more noodles than topping, and the sauce which I think is some kind of roasted sesame dressing felt heavy. I usually like cold noodles and find them refreshing but I think I will stick to traditional cold udon or soba with the dipping sauce. The dragon roll was also underwhelming, the unagi did not taste fresh or had a good eel sauce and the rice was stodgy. The brussel sprout & edamame appetizers were good.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №104

Very delicious food!

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Sushi Experience №105

Service destroyed the good taste of the food

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №106

TLDR: excellent food/service, slightly pricey, highly recommend!

Review:

I wish I took photos of the amazing presentation of the food. The Tonkotsu Ramen was fresh, hot, and so flavorful, it was my own fault I burned my mouth, I couldn't stop eating! Tip: Double check how much “stuff” Is in your ramen. I ordered extra pork belly and I definitely did not need it. Although this is a ramen bar, the Dragon Roll was absolutely perfect as well. Crunchy, not overly saucy, and perfectly stuffed. My only complaint was that some of the pork belly pieces were very fatty, while others were absolutely perfect.

Wonderful service from my server Mason, she boxed and bagged my food with care, and even separated the broth from the noodles in my ramen, so it wouldn't be soggy!

Ambience was great too. Everyone was hard at work, yet still had time to smile and greet guests. There was one worker (possibly management) who would make rounds and check on every single guest/party.

Now this next part is to be expected, but it is slightly pricey, especially when you include a well deserved tip. One bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen and a Dragon Roll with a suggested tip ran me about $50. But, for once in a while, treat, I would definitely suggest this location!

Side note, on a previous trip to this restaurant, my party of six, and I were given a hefty discount due to a promotion of some sort.

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Sushi Experience №107

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Sushi Experience №108

Delicious ramen and friendly service. The red curry ramen is my favorite.

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Sushi Experience №109

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Sushi Experience №110

oh. my. god. this food was so good. i ate so much ramen that i felt like i throw up (but it was so worth it). the bao buns were so good. the mochi was so good. THE MUSIC WAS EXCEPTIONAL. THEY PLAYED TYLER THE CREATOR AND KENDRICK LAMAR. THEY EVEN PLAYED DON TOLIVER AND SZA!! Also, they had a wall filled with these really cute drawings of characters from multiple animes (one piece, naruto, detective conan, bleach, etc.), so it was literally a dream come true for me. food came really quickly and the waiters were so nice. literally come here if ur in ann arbor because it is SO GOOD.

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Sushi Experience №111

Amazing vegan options ❤️

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Sushi Experience №112

Food excellent. Staff friendly & knowledgeable, even during art fair.

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Sushi Experience №113

Asked for a fork and I was treated like I killed their first born son. Also my friend got severe food poisoning from their stir fry. Noodles are mid tomuken is better.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №114

We had the ramen, a Tiger roll and baos, and they were fantastic! The ramen had rich, deep flavors with perfectly cooked noodles, and the broth was incredibly satisfying. The baos were soft, fluffy, and packed with delicious fillings. The atmosphere was cozy, and the service was friendly and attentive.

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Sushi Experience №115

Everyone knows the ramen is great but I also LOVE the bao!

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Sushi Experience №116

I highly recommend the Duck Fat Fried Chicken (DFFC) Miso Ramen. The ramen noodles are freshly made in house and has a great bounce in the chew without being too rubbery that other places have. The torched salmon belly and hamachi belly (specialty nigiri) is 🔥🔥. If you’re a roll person the Poke Roll does it for me. Maja my server was amazing, I ask for her every time I come in.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №117

Average ramen and definitely below average sashimi in my opinion. We went on Friday evening and food is slow; 10min for sashimi, which I didn’t finish for the wellness of my stomach and 20min for ramen which is an average 6.5/10, I’ve had better for similar price ($17).

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №118

I had a great time here! I was here over the summer and thought that it wouldn’t be as crowded, but I still had to wait for a table with my party, which goes to show the popularity of the restaurant in the college town. The chicken ramen I had was really fulfilling. Normally, I wouldn’t get sushi with ramen, but I was pretty hungry, so I also ordered the sushi and shared it with my group. Honestly, I could have had the whole thing on my own because it was really yummy. If I wanted good Japanese food in a good atmosphere, I would definitely come back here.

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Sushi Experience №119

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Sushi Experience №120

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Sushi Experience №121

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Sushi Experience №122

Great food and service. The music is a bit too loud but good tunes :)

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Sushi Experience №123

It was ok..

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Sushi Experience №124

Great food

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Sushi Experience №125

Difficult to be seated with more than 4 people (because of the table configuration). I had Tokyo Shoyu. The noodles were too thin, the broth was tasteless, the pork belly had an unpleasant consistency and flavor. I was a guest and did not pay attention to prices

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №126

An A2 favorite! The DFFC Miso Ramen is a must have!

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Sushi Experience №127

The spicy ramon was delicious!! Erin and Mia were amazing and took great care of us. We will definitely return.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №128

Seriously three days later I’m still suffering from the scratched roof of mouth from their stale and impossible to chew fried chicken in the noodle. The supposedly crispy skin is hard and CHEWY I really don’t understand; so mad

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Sushi Experience №129

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Sushi Experience №130

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №131

Good food, miso soup came in late, notice a mistake in the itemized bill and informed staff but when the bill came back, the bill was not corrected, space is tight and can get loud. Waited 30 mins. to get in but no chairs in the waiting area.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №132

Heard a lot about slurping turtle from friends so I decided to try when I was in the area. We got the duck fat fried chicken in spicy Miso Ramen and spicy Tan Tan noodles. We also got a Negitoro Maki to share.
Overall the food was ok. The rice for the maki was too wet in my opinion. Had good flavours at least. For the ramen, both Miso Ramen and tan tan noodles broth tasted similar to each other so that was a little disappointing. The ramen was good at least, it just wasn't anything to rave about. The restaurant had great service, our server was really nice and the dining ambience was pretty chill. Still a decent place to check out if you're craving for ramen in Ann Arbor.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №133

This place is amazing! We shared the shrimp tempura bao, spicy tuna roll, tiger roll, and DFFC ramen. Everything was delicious, and the service was great. The manager even went out of his way to refill our drinks and gave us an extra bowl to split the ramen. We will definitely be coming back, and could not recommend this place enough!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №134

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №135

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №136

Super rude host. I was very polite and the host obviously didn’t want my business since the host said the empty seats at the table were taken and I gave the host my cell # and was brushed off saying I’d get a text when a table was open but expect 30-40 minute wait. After over an hour I ate somewhere else and back at the hotel now (hours later) and no text ever came. I confirmed my # so obviously it was a some personal thing. Look at my reviews- I give honest reviews and most are positive but this was really unprofessional. Lots of places to eat in Ann Arbor and I won’t be coming back.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №137

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №138

food was so good!! had the bao buns and edamame and an avocado roll. staff was very careful about my seafood allergy :)

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №139

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №140

there is a cocktail called Miso something. it's sweet sparkling wine, I think. Its the best. Ramen was good. I'd go back.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №141

Very safe place for both ramen and sushi available in the same place. The atmosphere is fun and service is typical. Overall a safe restaurant.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №142

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №143

the duck ramen is really good, just a bit pricey

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №144

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №145

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №146

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №147

炸物還不錯,拉麵還可以

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №148

The food is always delicious here, but 98% of their seating is not wheelchair accessible/friendly. When I called to ask about the one low-top table they have, I was told there was no way to reserve it. Not because they don't offer reservations, but because they only offer reservations for parties of 6 or more. Since there are only 4 of us, we just have to take our chances that the one table that can accommodate us will be available.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №149

Very very very bad service…. Waited for 40 minutes but no server came to serve us! We asked for water angrily at 20 minute and finally got our water. Left starving and go to mamasato!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №150

Really reallyyyy amazing food. Me and my boyfriend tried the shrimp bao and the vegetable bao for appetizers. He got the shrimp ramen and i got the Spicy Miso ramen with the duck fat fried chicken. He said the chicken was absolutely 10/10! for dessert we got mochi and the cream puffs and the cream puffs were soooo delicious. Thank you to our server Kathy for perfect recommendations and wonderful service.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №151

Really nice Ramen dishes. Duckfat fried chix and bao are always great appetizers. Gyoza are good not great. Take them up on their offer to buy and take home their fresh uncooked Ramen to eat later, it is spectacular. The dish on the bottom of the pic is the best tan tan men I've eaten...add the molten egg.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №152

Ramen is okay, tan tan men is good. The tuna & uni dish could’ve been better handled.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №153

It's worth the wait! If you can get seated at the bar, do it because it's magical watching them cook/make drinks/serve food. These chefs run a great restaurant with amazing food and excellent customer service. They have a vibrant and beautiful interior thats hidden behind a cute slurping turtle. A must go in A2!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №154

Bland atmosphere indicative of a modern minimalist redesign. Food was average. Miso soup was flat out prepared incorrectly but still tasted ok. Prices quite high for what is on offer.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №155

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №156

This restaurant has a fantastic combination of a whimsical atmosphere, and stellar food.

Inside the restaurant, you will find murals of pop culture icons in Anime, plush animals, and other fun decor. While at the same time, the food itself is stellar.

I would most definitely recommend visiting this restaurant. Stellar experience.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №157

Excellent!!! We had the duck fat fried chicken appetizer, vegetable bao bun, and noodles. We will definitely be back as it was so hard to pick from all the amazing options!

Edit; came back and tried the red curry taken and can’t stop raving. Probably my new favorite menu item. Sandra was perfect

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №158

First time here. Great food and service was great as well. Enjoy our time here.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №159

Food is good.
That male server is awful; did not introduce or ask us about anything else, basically ignored us all the time. They do need to wok on employee training.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №160

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №161

Ramen was delicious. Most probably the best set Michigan

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №162

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №163

One of the best ramen restaurants in town

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №164

The staff was very helpful for us deciding what to order since this was our first time here

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №165

Fanatic food, and service. The server was fantastic on recommendation for first timers. The atmosphere was awesome. Definitely worth the wait if there is a line.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №166

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №167

Nestled in Ann Arbor, Slurping Turtle is a culinary gem offering an authentic Japanese dining experience. From delicate sushi rolls to savory ramen bowls, each dish is meticulously prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The serene ambiance and attentive service transport diners to Japan, creating a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its exquisite flavors and inviting atmosphere, this is a must-visit destination for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts in Ann Arbor.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №168

This is one of the more pricy sushi/ramen restaurants in Downtown Ann Arbor, but I'd say it's well worth it for an occasional treat. I've been here when it's busy and less busy, and both times the servers were friendly and fast. They do wrap up leftovers in a to-go box and give you a bag if you want.
The blackberry sage spritzer is my go-to drink. It's a lovely reddish color and the carbonation compliments this type of meal.
I've had the Spicy Tuna Deluxe specialty Sushi roll and very much enjoyed it. Note that one of its toppings is masago, which is Smelt roe (eggs of Smelt fish). The masago felt more like a garnish that mostly added color/texture rather than a defining flavor. It was quite pleasant.
I can also recommend the Red Curry Ramen. It's filled with interesting and delicious toppings and the homemade noodles are good. Because of how large the bowl is, I wasn't able to finish it.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №169

Serenity did a most wonderful job servicing our table! Looking around before ordering, it was obvious we should get the ramen! I got the Hakata Tonkotsu. It did not disappoint! The chicken Bao was great as well. Thank you!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №170

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №171

It is so hard to find good ramen in the US at times but this is a very good option. Spacious place, with very good service and delicious ramen dishes. I had the traditional shoyu ramen and the broth was very good, not very spicy, if that is your thing. My companion had one of the spicy ramens and approved the taste and the level of heat. Prices were a bit on the high side but e left very satisfied. For those who prefer sushi, they also have an extensive selection.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №172

I great, just make sure to book in advance

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №173

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №174

Best place ever

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №175

Hands down the best ramen I've ever had

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №176

The food was amazing, and the service was just a great! Cathy was the kindest server ever and recommended some of the best food I’ve ever had. Thank you so much Cathy we loved you!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №177

Cathy was truly the sweetest most attentive waitress i think i've ever had the pleasure of meeting. she made my experience one of a kind, and the service was absolutely incredible. fast and delicious, i will surely come back again and i will always ask for Cathy :) thank you for making me and my wife's day!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №178

Had ramen here at noon, I find the fried chicken better than the pork, overall the taste is good, price is a bit high but overall acceptable. Service was a bit slow but not bad. Will come back.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №179

The duck fat fried chicken should be illegal. It’s literally too good, I’ll be dreaming about it now.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №180

I tried the duck fat fried chicken ramen and it was quite good. The noodle portion was generous. Friendly service

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №181

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №182

The DFFC miso ramen was incredibly well spiced, never had kimchi in ramen but it was delicious. the ramen bowls are also on the larger side, very filling! The duck fat fried chicken was tender and went perfectly with the sauce. Service was also great.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №183

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №184

A great little restaurant with authentic ramen. This place is a great place to stop for lunch!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №185

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №186

Very happy to have discovered this place! Will visit anytime I’m in Ann Arbor. I sat at the bar because I was solo and the service was excellent, but the food was the true highlight.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №187

The food was amazing very intricate ingredients but with shellfish allergies there's not too many options but you can make substitutions if need be. As far as serving the person who waited my table was very knowledgeable but would only pop around every 15 to 30 minutes so if you think you may want anything extra just get it out the way early. The prices also are a little hiked compared to the servings you recieve.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №188

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №189

The sushi was super fresh!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №190

The food was AMAZING, I'm really picky and I absolutely loved every single thing I had! The shrimp shio Ramen was so good! The red dragon roll is beautiful and delicious! But thr star of the show is the duck fat fried chicken! We had two orders of it! This place is amazing 10/10

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №191

Amazing atmosphere and even more amazing cuisine! I have been coming here since they opened and although I no longer live in Ann Arbor, when I’m in town this is always the first place to eat!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №192

Loved eating here! This place was delicious! A lil pricey. The staff as soon as you walk in was very friendly and was able to seat us immediately. Our server was very kind and answered a few questions our table had, as well as making recommendations.
The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered several sushi rolls and a few Ramen bowls. Everyone enjoyed everything and we highly recommend eating here!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №193

Cathy with a C, i believe, was my server on Sunday at 3p, she was fantastic

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №194

we got the bao buns and nachos and literally mind blown. The nachos are just four chips so don’t expect quantity but they’re so delectable and powerful in every bite that you feel fancy and worth it

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №195

The quality of ramen here is unmatched for the area! I love the TanTan Men Ramen, can’t go here without ordering it. Their rolls are super fresh and tasty. My favorite to order is their Spicy Tuna Deluxe (specialty roll) and I have tried the Hamachi Belly Specialty Nigiri and it was delicious! Those are my go-tos here. If you want a cocktail to go with your meal, the Toki Lemonade is refreshing and my go-to drink when there.
We visit at least twice a month, and Slurping has never let us down. Super friendly service every time also!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №196

I absolutely adore this place. I've only been twice so far but it is 100% one of my new go to restaurants in Ann Arbor. Fair warning they are super busy, if you're going in a group you need to make a reservation. The first time I went was for a friend's birthday party and they were able to accommodate 15 of us since she had called earlier that morning to make a reservation. Both the food and the drinks are absolutely delicious. I always get the Sunday morning roll, it is by far my favorite sushi I have ever had anywhere. The presentation of the dishes are stunning, I would honestly pay way more for the food here. It is on the pricier side compared to other sushi restaurants in Ann Arbor but in my opinion it is well worth it. I just ate here alone yesterday and despite the hour wait, I was able to be seated at the bar downstairs right away which was amazing. I've gotten the haru mojito both times I went here & it's one of my favorite drinks in town. I wasn't a huge fan of the sochu mixed drink I got, but that's just personal preference, it still tastes great!! The bartender was super nice & so was everyone working there despite the insane amount of people, I'm sure working there is so chaotic.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №197

In my time spent in Japan a lot of the ramen I had there comes nowhere close to the ramen you can get here at slurping turtle, especially the duck fat fried chicken. This place is always crowded and unfortunately attracts kind of a rowdy crowd sometimes but the food and service is incredible. The venue is beautiful and pays tribute to Otaku anime culture with a giant mural on the far wall.

If youre here in Ann Arbor on business and are tired of steak, this is definitely the place to be.

Edit: The above review was my opinion a couple years prior and now in 2024 I'm happy to say that the experience is still just as good, they have changed their interior a little bit and their plateware has changed. (Maybe you get slightly less ramen? I doubt it but the bowl is slightly smaller) But overall the flavors are still fantastic. Especially the Duck Fat Fried Chicken!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №198

Was very happy with everything we had. Pork belly stir fry was perfectly cooked. Bao was interesting, a little difficult to eat, but good. Cali roll was a little on the small side compared to most places, but considering it was a shareable for us that worked out fine. Would certainly go back.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №199

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №200

Stopped by for lunch and they were super busy but we only had a couple minutes wait. The sushi was great. They have a few unique rolls I hadn't seen before. Try the veggie roll!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Details
  • 19 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.5 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 734-887-6868
  • Menu Website: https://slurpingturtle.com/annarbor
  • Sushi Address: 608 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States
  • Sushi Map: 42.27915, -83.74154999999999
Specialties
  • Japanese restaurant
  • Ramen restaurant
  • Sushi restaurant
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–10 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
Service options
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
  • University students: Available
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended: Available
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Paid multi-storey car park: Available
  • Paid street parking: Available
  • Parking: Available