[DetroitSky]

Walk Down the Stairs of the Book Tower and Find Upscale Japanese

Downtown Detroit has welcomed its newest Japanese dining experience within the historic Book Tower with the opening this month of Hiroki-San and Sakazuki. As of January 11, both establishments began welcoming their first guests.

Conceptualized and operated by Philly-based Method Co., Hiroki-San is inspired by the original, Eater Award finalist restaurant, Hiroki. Set in the lower level of Book Tower, the 4,100-square-foot space has been renovated to incorporate the Book Tower’s original plaster walls with a modern aesthetic in neutral earth tones and moody lighting. There’s seating for up to 108 guests — including seating for up to nine at the sushi counter, 12 at the chef’s counter, and a 16-seat private dining room. As for the food, the menu leans in on shareable plates made with ingredients imported directly from Japan each week. Diners can expect items like robatayaki and yakitori skewers grilled using Binchotan charcoal, three regional varieties of wagyu, noodles, and sushi. To drink, there’s an emphasis on sake, as well as cocktails like the Bamboo Cutter made with umeshu, chilled jasmine tea, and peach.