When they ask you if you want to sit outside, say 'yes.'…read more Top tier ingredients for the region. Excellent

Stopped by UMI Sushi in Ellicott City on the way back to Frederick from Kent Island. I had the UMI…read moreOmakase: Nigiri Sushi. It was incredible. Fish identification is by Google Lens. Hamachi / Kanpachi (Yellowtail / Amberjack): Madai (Red Sea Bream / Snapper): Aji (Horse Mackerel): Chutoro (Medium Fatty Bluefin Tuna): Sake (Salmon / Salmon Belly): Tai / Madai (Red Snapper / Sea Bream): Aburi Shime Saba (Seared Mackerel): Uni (Sea Urchin): Sweet Shrimp topped with Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe): I did not eat the fried Shrimp head, didn't know that was a thing until Google told me. The best thing is that they are opening a location in Frederick soon!

This is some of the freshest sushi I have ever had in this area!…read more Food: 5/5 I could not highlight more how fresh the fish tastes. The sushi in this area is mostly average, but this is comparable to the fresh servings I've had in Maui. Please go try the sushi. We also got the seafood pancake, which was not greasy and delicious, but noticed there wasn't as much seafood as I have seen in other seafood pancakes, more chives (which was still yummy). Miso soup and house salad was provided without us ordering it, unsure if it comes with every meal. Service: 5/5 no-frills service, food came out fast and no issues! Ambiance: sushi bar seats and tables for 4-6 people. Parking is fine, was not busy when we went. Soft music in the background. Bathroom was roomy and clean.

I will definitely be adding Niko to my local vegetarian sushi rotation! Ordering takeout required…read morecalling my order in, but was quick and easy, with my food ready in about 20-25min. The staff was warm and welcoming when I arrived to pick it up. I ordered edamame and four different rolls to try: Mushroom Roll, Vegetable Roll, Asparagus Roll and Sweet Potato Roll. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Terrific value for the price! Looking forward to my next order.

Hot damn, this place is amazing! Usually lots of people do the Japanese grill, which is very…read moresimilar to Korean BBQ grilling where it's communal. But since it was just me, I opted for seating at the bar. There are 2 bars at this location--one at the drink bar and one at the sushi bar. The drinks are VERY good, and the bartenders are very receptive to your orders and all. Ambiance was good--not too dark, just right. Very chic. I ordered a LOT. Several pieces of sushi, chicken karage (which I saw people post pics of, and that's what convinced me to check it out.), Japanese curry, and some other sashimi and little burgers. They were all fantastic! The chicken karage was the big hit--so delicious you can taste it thru the pictures. The curry wasn't spicy at all, but seeing as it's Japanese style, it's more on the savory and tasty side, not on the spicy side. Overall very delicious. The wagyu sashimi was VERY long (that's what she said), so eating one piece whole isn't recommended. Chew it, then swallow. The mini burgers were everything you love about Japanese takes on purpose burgers. Done perfectly, with that amazing bbq grill taste, too. The sushi was fresh and tasted amazing. My only gripe is that their ordering system is odd; you can only order so many pieces of food per order number. There are order limits, but it's setup such that the kitchen doesn't get overwhelmed. That being said, your orders usually come out pretty quickly. I highly recommend this place!

My second time here…read more I do really like this area of Columbia and realize that I want to hang out here more often. When you arrive at the restaurant, the hostess greets you and ask if you have a reservation. Both times I've been here, it wasn't too busy but it was during the week. Service is really good. They're always very helpful in explaining the menu. We went with the AYCE Master option. The Legend option with the Wagyu looks appealing but I can't justify spending $88 a person. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem spending the money, since most of it goes to alcohol when we're having dinner anyways, but it was a really nice experience. This would be a place I would bring friends from out of town who want to have an experience similar what you would find NYC or Vegas. We had a really good time, especially on $10 margaritas and all you can eat meat. The presentation is really wonderful and I love the thought behind the presentation when it comes out. The Wagyu Fried Rice and Curry is one of the bests I've ever had. And the scallops with butter on the grill were awesome. Definitely a favorite. I will add the the iPad that you order with will start a timer for 90 minutes, and you can only put in an order every ten minutes which was annoying, so I did feel a bit of pressure with ordering. The time limit is to control time spent which makes sense if it was busy. I would have given 5 stars if it weren't for the wet mop smell we had during dinner, but don't know if it is because it was hot out and the AC was not blasting high enough with all the grills going off, so it was kind of hot and sticky during dinner. I may come back next time to check out Happy Hour next time! Vibes are actually pretty cool. Service is great.

This is a really nostalgic spot for me, and I've been getting the Katsu and Udon Combo since I was…read morea kid. It's always the same lady at the stand and service is relatively quick. This is inside the Lotte food court, and seating is not hard to get/opens up pretty fast. Taste has stayed consistent and the udon always hits. I think this is a reliable spot to go to!

Haven't been to the Lotte cafeteria in years I'd say. It felt a bit nostalgic, and the selections…read morewere still good. I remember ordering a sushi platter from Ikkyu long time ago, but today we did cast iron pot udon and the lunch box. We enjoyed them very much, and the prices were reasonable. Order, pick up your order, and return the tray when done. Clean and quiet today - a Monday afternoon.

Everything is made fresh to order! The Ramen is the perfect cure to a long night. My favorite is…read morethe Tonkotsu Ramen with extra toppings: Chase, corn, bsan sprouts. Nice selection of beers and sakes to compliment! I highly recommend trying their apps: Chasu Bun and their bulgogi onigiri!

Sooo tasty!! I asked for some chili sauce on the sauce which elevated the dish (because I love…read morespicy food). The server was really helpful when I asked whether or not the dish was vegetarian and told me the sauce contains oyster. It seemed pretty packed there the evening we went but I loved how lively the place seemed. I can't wait to go back again.

Finally had a chance to leave a review for this amazing place. Conveniently located at Columbia…read moreTown Center and accessible through the mall, this establishment is always welcoming as soon as you enter the doors. Started at the bar and had some super cold Asahi's and crispy as usual. The bartender and the staff are always ready to help. If your direct waiter or waitress is busy, another staff member will jump in and take care of you. When thinking about the food, the presentation is just like the pictures that are displayed. Note: West coast oysters are more meatier than east coast but they are not as sweet as the east coast

The shrimp tempura roll is great. The vegan ramen is also good with the green noodles (no idea what…read moremade them green) and the broth was nice too and not overly salty. It could have been more creamy and flavorful though. My favorite part of the ramen was the egg. It had a soy sauce flavor with a little sweetness. It was probably the best ramen egg I've had. The location is near the Columbia mall near main event which is kind of a trashy place. Anyways it's worth getting once in a while.

Amazing fresh and healthy food with plenty for children as well. The sale price is affordable and…read moreheated or cooled to perfection. Highly recommend

Family went for birthday dinner, everyone else got hibachi but I wasn't very hungry so I ordered…read moretwo sushi rolls instead. Yummy sushi! Loved the California cream roll, wished it was bigger than 6 rolls! The Yummi-yummi roll was also good, also wished it was bigger than 5 pieces. Waiter and hibachi chef were fun and helpful. Loved the hibachi show. Everyone got to catch shrimp in our mouths! Pricy for what you are getting, fun for a special event like a bday.

Really solid spot in Elicott city. The food is really…read moresolid! We had their cucumber salad, mix of skewers and dumplings. The skewers are pretty unique and you might find some pieces you can't find anywhere else if you are adventurous enough. Everything we ate was very delicious and you could tell made to order. The space itself was clean and has a few tables. The service was quick and friendly! The restaurant is in a strip mall and can be missed if you aren't looking carefully enough. Parking can be tough during peak hours just an FYI.

It was late night door dash delivery. And food was great. Cucumber salad was so fresh and…read moreflavorful. Chicken wings great. Soup amazing. Fried chicken bites a dry and not my fav. But overall food was great. Service great. And i will repeat.