Umami Sushi
Steve Sabu · 493 Google reviewsUmami Sushi — japanese in Northwest Side. Order the Sushi, and BYOB. David chen: "My Nigiri pieces of sushi were well portioned and all of the fish was fresh" [$$]
What 1,117 diners keep saying
What 1,117 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Solo domicilio, para llevar; realmente lo máximo, sabor en relación al precio. Mi recomendación es ver con calma la carta y pedir en combo. Las personas que reciben el pedido muy amables y con calma explican todo. Si pasan por estos lados y son fans del sushi 🍣 super recomendado. Bueno las porciones son buenas….”
“Sushi is amazing every time. I love that they offer the soy paper wrapper as an option. There are so many delicious options but the crunchy shrimp roll is my favorite 🙂”
“I don’t normally write reviews but I have always had a pleasant experience here. With 3 rolls, 2 pieces of sushi and an appetizer, the to go special is really an excellent deal. Even though it’s take out I always make sure to leave a tip for their service. My go to is the Sapporo, Crunchy shrimp, Spider roll and buttery soft yellow tail with a side of spicy mayo. Very fresh and delicious!”
“We have been loyal customers of this sushi restaurant for over 10 years — long before the fire and COVID. Over the years, we have spent thousands of dollars here and truly considered it our favorite sushi place. Last week, we placed an order of over $100, and in three pieces of sushi we found a crab stick still wrapped in plastic/cellophane. The piece of plastic was about the length of a thumb. The food was eaten by two families, including my 8-year-old child. I have clear photos and videos documenting exactly what was found. The next day I called the restaurant, expecting an apology and concern for food safety. Instead, the manager was defensive and dismissive. He claimed the crab sticks come wrapped that way from the store, said that “things happen in the kitchen,” and even told me I was exaggerating, stating that no one could choke on a piece of plastic like that. I did not call for explanations or excuses — I called for accountability and a sincere apology. Throughout the conversation, the manager minimized the situation and spoke over me, insisting he was “trying to explain,” rather than acknowledging a serious food safety issue. Only after I clearly said that this response was unacceptable, that we would no longer order from them, that there are many other sushi places in the area, and would leave a negative review, did his tone change. Only then did he say he “wanted to apologize” and offered compensation of three sushi rolls, adding that they “cannot give more for free.” As a manager, this situation could have been handled completely differently. A genuine apology, concern for customer safety, and respect would have gone a long way. Instead, a restaurant we loved for over a decade lost us as customers due to poor management and lack of responsibility. Very disappointing.”
“I've been coming to eat here since 2017 and this place has never lost it's spark. If you like sushi 100% give this place a try, your family will love it. Highly recommend the dynamite roll, rainbow roll, and anything with squid like their sashimi. Never in 9 years have we gotten food poisonning here nor any dry/ old fish. 10/10 location and prices have stayed low almost a decade now.”
“I really not much of the sushi person but this specialty rolls are fire 🔥”
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