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My friend and I came in on a Saturday night around 6pm without reservations but were able to snag a table at the bar. This friend moved out of Baltimore but said this was one of her favorite places! We ordered a few things to share because everything on the menu looked so good. We started with the crispy rice with tuna, and then split the spicy tuna tataki and yellowtail jalapeño rolls. I thought all of the food was delicious, but my friend loved it so much she said she'd dream about it. Azumi is also by the waterfront and has outdoor seating which is great for when the weather is nice - it was raining when we were there though. The only thing is that all this goodness does come at a price. If you're getting sushi, things do add up pretty quickly, but the entrees seemed pretty reasonably priced for a nice restaurant
Azumi was the perfect choice for our Father's Day dinner. We were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the restaurant was. The atmosphere is elegant, stylish, and made the evening feel extra special. The menu offered plenty of vegetarian options, which my husband appreciated. He enjoyed the vegetable fried rice and vegetarian sushi, and there were several other meat-free choices available. I ordered the branzino served with spinach and mushrooms, topped with a rich, flavorful sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The rest of our group ordered steak, and it disappeared almost as soon as it hit the table. We started with cocktails. The ladies enjoyed the lychee martinis, while the gentlemen sipped Woodford Reserve Old Fashioneds. Everything was well prepared. Our waiter was exceptional. I wish I could remember his name because he was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and took the time to walk us through the menu and make recommendations. From the food and drinks to the service and beautiful ambiance, Azumi exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be back.
Loved all the food! I thought everything was seasoned perfectly. Their shrimp appetizer is a must-have. And their grilled chicken and their rolls you can't go wrong with. My partner and I enjoyed the venue as well. Its in baltimore harbor, one of the newer developments in the boardwalk. Parking is a 5-10 min walk and is not bad. No complaints about the service. Will visit again for sure.
Azumi was the perfect pre-show dinner spot before heading to see Dave Chappelle at CFG Arena. We grabbed seats at the sushi bar and had a great experience from start to finish. For drinks, I ordered an espresso martini with tequila. Our server suggested adding Baileys to the first one, and while I gave it a try, it quickly reminded me that I am firmly Team No Baileys in my espresso martinis. Thankfully, the second one was exactly how I like it. For food, we started with the house salad, yellowtail roll, and crispy rice with tuna. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. For our entrée, I had my heart set on the miso black cod, but my dining companion is a devoted branzino fan. After talking through both dishes with our server, he strongly recommended the branzino. I'll never admit this to him directly, but the server may have been right. The fish was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. One small thing to note is that we had to ask for soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger after our sushi arrived. This seems to be becoming more common at restaurants these days, and I'm guessing it's an effort to reduce waste, which I can appreciate. It wasn't a big deal at all, but if you're a sushi traditionalist like me, don't be surprised if you need to request the full set of accompaniments. One thing that really stood out was the service. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and honest when we asked about menu items. We mentioned that we were running a bit behind for our show, and he made sure our food came out quickly without making us feel rushed. The restaurant itself is stylish and upscale, though a bit smaller than some of the other waterfront restaurants nearby. There's a nice bar area, sushi bar seating, and a lively atmosphere without feeling overwhelming. They also offer valet parking. We initially assumed it was only for The Ruxton next door since that's where it was stationed, but our server later let us know it's available for Azumi guests as well. Good information for next time! Pricing felt appropriate for a waterfront sushi and seafood restaurant in Harbor East. The portions matched the price point, and we left satisfied without feeling like we overpaid. Overall, Azumi delivered great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere. While Baltimore has plenty of great dining options, I'd happily return if I'm back in the area and not in the mood to try somewhere new.
We came to azumi for more of a quick bite. We had the edamame and one of their specialty rolls. They were also really helpful in picking out a sake that was light and refreshing. It was a nice stop in, and will def be back to try more of their dinner food.
My wife and I's go-to Japanese spot in Baltimore. We've been coming here since it was Pabu. They had a great happy hour menu, which is every weekday between 4pm-6pm. We recently came to celebrate my birthday. Our waitress was awesome. Some of my new favorites are the truffle & avocado crispy rice, over the spicy tuna (which used to be my favorite). Our waitress informed us that the fried calamari was gluten free since they used potato starch, which was great to know for my gluten sensitive wife. I don't think it's always gf so make sure you ask, which is why it isn't starred on the menu. It was a pretty busy Wednesday night, surprisingly. Glad to see!
The absolute best vibe and the best meal!! One of those times that you wish you could give more than 5 stars!!!!! Fantastic hibachi dining experience with its own menu!!!!! The freshest, most incredible, flavorable food cooked right in front of you at your own private table/station. The chef even puts on a little show as he cooks. So much to choose from and so fun watching firsthand the whole experience. Main dining room next to the hibachi room and can order other items off the regular dining menu as well. THE MOST attentive service!!! This was my first time there and was there for a birthday, and they made it so fun and festive. And the views of the harbor were amazing!!!! A perfect evening from start to finish!!!
Azumi was the most memorable and special way to celebrate my birthday. I have been craving Hibachi and knew it would satisfy the itch. My family admittedly does love a luxe experience, especially for a birthday, and this was no different. From the branzino, to the gyoza, to the actual hibachi, the whole experience was worth it. I only wish the wine selection was better, but I will say the whole night and meal was perfect. Service was great, although it was a long night. The hibachi "flame rooms" are secluded, which was so nice for our group and the evening. However, the whole restaurant is beautiful, I need to go sit in the dining room soon. I know I will love anything I order!
Had the most incredible birthday dinner here. They are so attentive with allergies and do a wonderful birthday celebration. All of the sushi was fresh and delicious (as was my mocktail) and the service was wonderful.
Sushi here is top tier and so is the ambience. I stopped in on a busy weekday. This place was packed. My friend and I ordered everything from the tuna tartare, chirashi bowl, Toyosu nigiri platter, seared otoro and the matchamisu dessert. This was plenty of food for 2 people. We loved the quality of fish and presentation here. The otoro cuts were definitely the highlight of the evening. Seared otoro tuna with endless amounts of shaved truffle on top. Definitely save some room for dessert as the matchamisu was a take on the tiramisu. The mascarpone, mango and matcha were a great combination. The service here was great. Our servers were attentive and we enjoyed the variety of seafood, Asian fusion and even saw some hibachi items. Azumi is a great place to enjoy some cocktails, sushi or hibachi. I highly recommend booking reservations in advance. The bartender did let me know they have sushi making classes and tuna carving sessions throughout the month. I'll definitely be back to try some different cuts of fish and their sushi rolls.
We sat at the flame room and can definitely say that the service, ambiance and food were great. Food: in the flame room you had the options to order from the main room but were required to select an entree from the flame - we opted for the land and sea option for 2 ($130) and went with the scallops and lamb chops. Both were cooked to absolute perfection. - the meal comes with 3 sauces: garlic, yum yum and a hot chili. Each paired well with the meal. - sides: seaweed salad, miso tofo soup and dessert. Drinks: super unique cocktails. I got a clarified milk punch cocktail which was our favorite. Their sake options are also really good and would highly recommend asking the staff for their favorites.
The restaurant was a bit dark inside so we opted to sit outside which is a lot nicer. We got the spicy rock shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, spider roll, crunchy tuna toro roll, premium California roll, & chicken thigh appetizer. I think my favorites were probably just the rock shrimp & spider roll despite the first one being a bit too salty. The others were just ok to me. Everything was either too salty or too bland. The mushrooms had way too much butter and it didn't really taste like anything besides that. Not sure if I'd go again but it was nice to be by the water.
Nice surprise. We drove from VA to try a new place, so glad we did. All of our food items were delicious. Forgot to take a picture of our extreme sushi platter. It had sparkle stick so very grand entrance to our table. Each piece was just melted in your mouth. Waitress was very friendly and explained our dishes. Servers were very attentive as well. Restaurant was pretty busy for a cold evening. Since it was so cold, we could feel the wind come in from our table. Would we go back, YES. Food and service was worth the drive.
2 years ago
I did a drop in to try the flaming king crab roll. I enjoyed the presentation (although the flame was kind of lacking in the day light). The taste and overall quantity of the roll did not warrant it being $36. I had another roll wrapped in something that tasted like paper, which I did not enjoy at all. The service was great though. On a Saturday afternoon, the restaurant was practically empty. I imagine the vibe is much better at night, which I'm still open to trying out. read more
1 year ago
Location is very nice by the water . The crispy rice tuna and avocado is absolutely amazing . I ordered 3 servings , I wish they would put more instead of just 2 on the plate , however , it was love at first bite .It was my first time at this establishment. Everything came out great food wise . I didn't like the cocktail I chose but I drink it anyways . If you're a sushi person , it's must try ! It is pricey however it's worth to try it at least once . Definitely will go back for the crispy rice tuna and avocado . Also they have an indoor and outdoor area read more
1 year ago
Wow! What a perfect experience at Azumi. My husband and I came here and sat outside on their patio right next to the most gorgeous view of the harbor. We both got a sake flight and shared a couple appetizers. The sake was delicious and so was the chicken gyoza. I think the seaweed salad is not worth the price, so I'd go with something else. We split a variety of sushi rolls and nigiri and everything was some of the freshest sushi I've ever had. Honestly so delicious and not a single piece tasted "fishy". The 6 piece tuna nigiri and the San roll were our favorites. The matchamisu (play on tiramisu) was soooo good for desert. Highly recommend! To top it off, our server Breezy was the kindest guy and super attentive. If you want a casual, low-priced sushi place (which I usually go for and adore), this ain't it. However, this is a beautiful, upscale date night or special occasion spot! read more
9 months ago
The food is great but I do feel like it's slightly overpriced for the serving size you are getting. We will be back, but only for a special occasion! read more
incredible vibe and the atmosphere alone makes it worth the visit. The fried rice was so good that I'd come back just for that. The service was excellent, and my shrimp tempura roll was delicious. Overall, a great experience and definitely a place I'd return to. read more
11 months ago
The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing also the ambiance was great Japanese Cuisine vibes the best Wagyu and crab legs fried rice ever! The flaming crab was so good.. I shall return read more
The chef's tasting menu is the way to go. Every dish was incredible and the matcha-misu was an amazing dessert with an excellent balance of flavors. This is worth every penny and I will always be back with my group of friends. read more
1 year ago
The heat inside was no joke -- I think the grills only made it worse! That said, the experience had some really great highlights. I loved the refreshing wet towels offered at the start -- a nice touch. The miso soup was incredibly flavorful, honestly one of the best I've had. I also really enjoyed the seaweed salad. We ordered the Flaming King Crab Rolls and they were phenomenal. I could've easily made a meal out of just those. The hibachi portion of the night was fun and entertaining, and the food was solid. The garlic fried rice was delicious, the shrimp were huge, and the sauces really elevated everything. I wasn't too impressed with the veggies, but everything else was satisfying. Unfortunately, our server took so long to bring dessert that we ended up just asking for the check and leaving before it arrived. On a brighter note, I highly recommend the lychee martini -- it was light, refreshing, and well-balanced. Next time, I'll probably skip the hibachi area and opt for the sushi bar instead. read more
Sunglasses on sunning out like little turtles. Beautifully located by the water. Jasper was sure to point out that anything on the menu with an asterisk could be modified to GF. For an allergic girl like me, that meant FREEDOM!!!!!! I started with the amazingly fresh sashimi platter, died over the crispy rice tuna (!!!!!) , spiced it up with an order of usura yolk (love the presentation), and finally kicked the goat in the ass with the tuna chu toro. (!!!!) Favorite appetizer alert. Not all crispy tuna is created equal. This particular dish has crunchy rice on all 4 sides and has a little sauce on the top of each generous piece of tuna. I'm telling u, get this appetizer! If you are vegan, get the avocado version. I was dying to try it, but I didn't have enough room in my tummy. Uggh! Maybe next time? read more
Lovely ambiance located right on the river. Excellent and attentive service from all staff to include the manager. As a vegetarian I'm always happy to have a meal with robust flavor, that's not only filling but also settles well due to an excellent kitchen. I ordered the vegetable fried rice which was plated beautifully surrounded by a sweet/spicy sauce. Definitely check this restaurant out if in the area. read more
11 months ago
My go-to spot in Baltimore when staying at the Four Seasons. The service is always excellent. I love sitting at the sushi bar and chatting with the chef, who is very friendly and knowledgeable. The sushi is fresh and delicious--some of the best tuna crispy rice I've ever had. read more
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2 years ago
My husband, friend and I went to Azumi for a birthday dinner. To start off, the restaurant itself is very nice and located right on the water. Although towards the end of the night the music was a little too loud and club-y. The food was good, we ordered a sushi and sashimi platter. The fish was fresh however the price is ASTRONOMICAL for what it is worth. I spent around $250 for the platter (as pictured), two drinks (pretty good), and an appetizer (fried calamari - good but also too pricey for what it's worth). Overall, the food was good but not the absolute best which is what I would expect at this price point. And honestly not a big proportion of food either. The place is overhyped in my personal opinion and you can get better sushi at a much more reasonable price point elsewhere. read more
2 years ago
Came here again recently for dinner with a friend. It's still a great dining experience in general. We really enjoy their fried rice dishes which are great. I don't find their sushi rolls that exciting besides the flaming crab. I should have gotten that one again but I decided to try their Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll and Crunchy Tuna Toro. Both lacked flavor and weren't that great tasting to me. Also, got the King Salmon nigiri which tasted really fresh. The rolls aren't the best here especially for how expensive they are. But many of their other dishes are quite good. Drinks are quite delicious as well, just on the small side for the cost as well. Service is good and attentive. Overall, still a solid 4 star restaurant to me. read more
3 years ago
What's the most important thing at a sushi restaurant? The sushi! Everything at Azumi was incredible, but the sushi was out of this world. It was presented beautifully, prepared well, and made from really stellar ingredients. It delivered everything I had hoped for from a quality sushi restaurant. The other aspects of my visit were great too. The service was outstanding, and everyone was very friendly. We never had to wait for anything. The restaurant is dark and loud, which might not be for everyone, but it was a cool atmosphere. I had a great time here! read more
4 months ago
The vibe of Azumi was really nice, inside and out. A friend and I had an outdoor table on a very nice Tuesday afternoon, with a good water view. Service was impeccable, our waiter was on point. And the food, when it came out was really good. Those are the pros from my visit. Cons are they didn't have Sapporo beer available. Given this is a traditional Japanese beer, seems like they'd have it stocked no matter what. Also, the food is overpriced. I got miso soup, seaweed salad, and the California Rolls, which was about $40. Given you can get all that for half at RA Sushi with the same taste astounds me. I doubt I'll return since there are better options with a similar vibe at a smaller price tag. read more
3 years ago
Azumi falls right in line with the other Atlas Restaurant Group offerings. Great location on the water, contemporary, excellent service and amazing food. It was a nice evening so we chose to kick it outside to enjoy the weather. The Saki was strong and delicious...Best I've ever had! The music emanated throughout the entire patio, truly making it a cool azz vibe! Let's talk about the food. We had the Black Miso Cod, Flaming King Crab roll, Tiger Prawns and the Lamb appetizer. Everything was GREAT, however, I deducted a star because of value. The Flaming King Crab roll will cost you a whopping $36 and the lamb app another $16 per chop.. that's one lonely Lamb Chop...LOL! Azumi is connected to the Four Season's Hotel, which is great because my favorite B'more lounge is just a few steps and an elevator ride away. This was my first time at Azumi but definitely not my last. An absolute delightful experience! read more
This place is pretty gorgeous. I highly recommend sitting outside to look at the Baltimore harbor. It's so lovely. Hubs and I decided to get the tasting menu. I think maybe we got really full quickly because we had some drinks that afternoon, but you definitely won't leave hungry after this meal! I enjoyed a lot of it. I think the standouts for me what the fried rice and the carpaccio. What I would say was just mediocre was the actual sushi rolls and the nigiri that was served. The service was great - the waiter was super nice. I really enjoyed the food and scenery - this spot is a definite recommend if you're in the area. read more
7 months ago
Decided to try Azumi for our 2 year wedding anniversary. We booked the Flame room on a Sunday evening at 5:30pm and were pleasantly surprised to have the whole room to ourselves with a view of the Inner Harbor *Romantic*. Our server was quick to see us after we sat down, took our drink orders, and explained the Flame room menu. We decided on the Kyushu margarita and the Hasha cocktails. Both were delicious and beautifully presented! We decided to split the spicy lobster miso soup, the fried rice, and chicken + beef tenderloin entree because the server explained that the portions were large and they offered an option to share for $35 extra which included an extra portion of food. We decided that made more sense than ordering two huge entrees for $75 each. We made the right choice as there was just the right amount of food for 2 people. Found out at the end of the meal that the chef forgot to make us the extra portion so we didn't end up getting charged the extra $35 but still had plenty of food! Score! Food was 4/5. The soup, rice, and veggies were delicious but the chicken and tenderloin were just okay. Didn't blow my socks off. The dipping sauces that came with it definitely helped to elevate every thing. The chocolate lava cake we ordered for dessert was really yummy and a perfect end to the meal. For the price I was hoping to be dazzled a bit more by the food but would give this place another try and order from their main menu in their dining room next time. read more
8 months ago
Went today for happy hour, calamari was great. I tried all their rolls as well 10/10. Thinking about going back tomorrow lmao read more
Family visited from Los Angeles and it was the kids' first teppanyaki experience. While they were not as flashy with culinary tricks as the Shogun, they still cooked really good food and the whole family was happy. It was a wonderful hands-on experience for the kids and the adults got to eat and drink to their delight. The service was fantastic, personable, attentive, and efficient. Every need was met. On top of that, this place is by the ocean, hip, gorgeous, and fun. Great music, chic, I would definitely say cocktail attire but casual could work too if done right. Their sushi recipes were also rare and phenomenal. I had a blast at this place, I'd recommend it to everyone! read more
Went for a dinner meeting- pretty private room-servers very attentive and knowledgeable Amazing trufffle tuna tartar, sashimi and sushi very fresh and miso cod just perfect. Lobster fried rice a little heavy-handed with salt but was a huge hit with my group Can't wait to have another dinner here! read more
We were a party of 30 for a celebratory dinner with a reservation time at 7 pm and was seated promptly with no wait. Thank goodness everyone was on time, because this could have gone left real quick...Lol Azumi is an interesting place - definitely an upscale, elevated feel attached to the Four Seasons in Baltimore. The pricing and level of service reflect the upscale nature, excellent service, creative cocktails, and elevated take on dishes. Located on the picturesque Inner Harbor, Azumi features panoramic waterfront views of the city's downtown district. The dishes were all spectacularly plated with appropriate proportions. It all balanced well between hot and cold, soft and chewy, light and rich, sweet and salty. This was the most wonderful dinner experience. Various staff members were attentive and informative about the dishes and always engaged with us politely. I would recommend it to anyone! read more
1 year ago
Looooved the happy hour! The wine was great and spicy Edamame's were spot on. Love the outdoor seating area! read more
It is a nice restaurant and the location is convenient. There's valet parking but there's also a parking garage up the block. Being in Baltimore, you have a mix of people there. They have a little lounge area to wait in while they set your table. We were able to get our drinks started there. It was taking a little while to be seated, but expected since it was a Friday night. The food was good and came out fast. We got calamari and edamame. I got a Tekka roll which is just a tuna roll, super fresh. My girlfriend loved her shrimp tempura roll. The fried rice was good, but I took some points off because the wagyu was barely noticeable. It was cut down so small. I would come here again, but probably not on such a busy night. It's also nice because you can eat and then go for a walk around the harbor. Come here for a date night or a girl's night out! read more
1 year ago
Drinks and food were amazing, wait staff were all great too. Only complaint I have is when I got the chef's choice menu 5/9 courses was sushami I felt like a dolphin lol way too much In their defense I should've asked for no / less sushami after the first or second course of it, but in my defense I didn't think more could possibly come Everything else was amazing read more
Azumi is located by the water front of Baltimore. Bougie area, nice vibe. Especially the outdoors area on a sunny day. Unfortunately, the food is mediocre at best and portion is ridiculously tiny. I would expect a bigger proportion from a Michelin star spot. Service was okay. It was incredibly difficult to get ahold of our server, but he was nice when we could reach him. I spent about $300 for two (with a $70 sake) and we left the place barely full. I don't eat much either....!! For this price, i would go to an omakase in DC or some neighborhood sushi joint. Azumi was unfortunately a big disappointment. Two stars only because the ambiance was decent. read more
Azumi is a beautiful upscale sushi restaurant, but the quality of the food doesn't quite justify the exorbitant prices. The ingredients and flavor of the flaming soft shell crab roll doesn't quite match ho to its perceived value. read more
Really nice place just off of the water. Decor was nice and the staff was friendly and gave great suggestions. Got three sushi rolls all were very good however I felt the rolls were small for what you pay for. The drinks were equally good! Would absolutely come back. read more
1 year ago
One of the best happy hour menus! You can order the hand rolls for $7. It is the inside bar only. Always have to make sure you try their lychee martini. read more
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725 Aliceanna St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Inner Harbor
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(443) 220-0477
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Is there a kids menu?
No kids menu, but there were plenty of families with kids being served. Restaurant is very loud, so I don’t even think a crying baby would bother anyone.
Any vegan options?
Yes! There are several vegan sushi and tempura options. Be aware that the dipping sauce for tempura is made with bonito (fish) shavings for flavor. They used to have a rather good roasted eggplant with miso. I don't see it on the menu but you can…
Do they do carry out?
When do they serve Sawagani crabs? Menu says they're seasonal.
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