đ˝ Ann Arbor Food Tours | Surprising creative fusion dishes
đ´ Star Dishes: Zero Misses, Just Yummy Fusion Bites Every plate we ordered hit the markâfresh, flavorful, and with fun, creative twists. Hereâs what stood out: Octopus (Seasonal Special): đ A fun mix of tender octopus, crisp veggies, and crunchy rice crackers (like guoba!). The sauce on top tastes just like the creamy mayo from poke bowlsârich but not heavy, tying all the textures together perfectly. Itâs a seasonal pick, so grab it while you can! Seared Big Eye Tuna: đŁ Iâm super picky about tuna (canât stand any ârawâ aftertaste), but this was perfect. The tuna is seared just rightâcrispy on the outside, tender and fresh insideâno fishy notes at all. It comes with avocado, ginger, plus soy sauce and wasabi on the side, so you can build your own mini âsushi bites.â The portion is huge, great for sharing! đŽ Dessert: Panna Cotta â Fresh & Balanced (Skip the Chocolate If Itâs Not Your Thing!) Iâm not a chocolate fan, so I skipped the popular chocolate lava cake and went for the panna cottaâand it was such a good call! đĽ The creamy panna cotta is topped with fresh pineapple, mango, kiwi, and a sprinkle of almonds. The subtle almond sweetness balances the fruitâs tartness, and itâs light enough to finish even after a heavy main. No cloying sweetness, just fresh, refreshing goodness. đ Vibe & Perks: Sunset Views + Generous Portions Atmosphere: đĽ Cozy and polishedâdim lighting, nice decor, and when the weatherâs warm, the outdoor seating has sunset views (so romantic!). Itâs quiet enough for chats but never stuffyâperfect for dates or catching up with friends. đ Logistics & Price: Downtown Gem, Great Value Location: 114 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104âright in downtown, where so many underrated spots hide (I canât wait to explore more!). Cost: đ¸ Mains are around $30 each, and with a starter + dessert, itâs ~$50 per person. For a âfancy-casualâ fusion spot with this quality? Total steal. đ° Final Verdict: 10/10 â Go ASAP! Pacific Rim is a hidden gemâcreative fusion that actually works, no bad dishes, great vibes, and fair prices. Whether youâre on a date, hanging with friends, or just craving something new, this spot delivers. Iâll definitely be back to try more (and maybe sit outside for that sunset next time!). #UniversityOfMichiganAnnArbor #AnnArborFoodie #AnnArborLife #MichiganFood #DateNightSpots #AnnArborRestaurants #FusionFood #DowntownAnnArbor