The food is really good and the service was great! The vibe is intimate and it is nice to see the sushi chef making rolls at the front of the house. The restaurant is in a cute area of Deale, I happened to be nearby checking out some vintage stores. After a small wait for my food, the waiter kindly and proactively gave me a dessert on the house. I hadn't even mentioned a wait and barely noticed it. read more

This is one of the only place open after Thanksgiving in dealE. The outside inside didn't look like anything special. We were surprisingly shocked at the quality of service and food here! I ordered a sushi roll and the dumplings. My wife got some noodles. Everything was super fresh, and very tasty. The service was spectacular. It's a really good place to go for some sushi or Asian food. read more

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Not what I expected when it came to a place for sushi. Umai is definitely more Korean influenced than Japanese influenced. That is not a bad thing at all, just putting it out there so people know what they are getting into. We came in today for lunch today and honestly, it took forever. When we got here they were not busy at all. One other customer besides us. It took an incredibly long time for us to get our appetizers (gyoza, two orders) [again, these were more like Korean yaki mandu than typical Japanese style gyoza] After that we were told it would be almost another 20 minutes before our entrees were done. Mind you, a few more customers had walked in, but we ordered them before they were here. In any case, I'll give the benefit, maybe they were having an off day, but it'll probably be a bit before I come back here read more

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Food here was excellent and exquisite. I ate the chicken bento box the was shrimp good, rice good was chicken good shumi good and over all everything was SO good here defently recommended. I ate the goyoza, avocado roll,and Japanese lasagna.Great service came quickly and tasted amazing loved the food would recommend the Japanese lasagna and would recommend coming here again and the spicy chicken soup it was so spicy there was some coughing and a tear read more

You can not do better than Umai Sushi in Deale, MD. Carefully and artfully prepared food and generous portions. read more

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Who would expect such great sushi in the itty-bitty town of Deale?!?! Food, service, everything is top-notch!

The food was extremely overpriced and did not taste good at all. Could barely eat it.

Best sushi in Maryland! Chef Paul never disappoints! This is a place that has pride in what they serve read more

We went to dinner to celebrate my son's return from a long deployment, and it was such a wonderful experience. The restaurant is small, but the environment is warm and welcoming, and the staff is incredibly attentive and friendly. My son ordered the Sushi & Sashimi Combo and the Sashimi Deluxe (yes, he has a big appetite!), while I had the chicken fried rice. While we were waiting, the itamae--the master sushi chef--surprised us with a few complimentary tastes of dishes. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and truly one of those moments where the culture, skill, and hospitality shine through. My son absolutely loved everything he ordered, and my fried rice was hands down the best I've ever had. It was authentic--light, flavorful, and not drowned in soy sauce like so many places do. You could actually taste the rice and fresh ingredients without sodium overpowering it. From start to finish, everything--the food, the service, and the cozy atmosphere--was exceptional. We left with full hearts and happy stomachs, and we will definitely be back. read more

Cute little place. Ordered takeout sushi including vegetarian sushi for myself and crunch tuna rolls for my husband. The staff was very kind and helpful at suggesting what to order. Our takeout order was prepared within 15min. My sushi was good. My husband also enjoyed his sushi and said it was good as well. Definitely fulfilled the sushi craving. read more

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Awesome Sushi!! It is expensive but it's well worth it ! Very friendly staff /service is great !

If you're looking for great sushi, look no further! Whether you're getting take out to eat on your boat on a hot summer evening or you just had to have sushi after being preggo for what felt like a lifetime, Umai is a solid choice in the heart of south county. In a modest building, the star of this place are the fresh, masterfully prepared ingredients. Their samurai and caterpillar A rolls are some of our favorites and a nice addition to the more traditional rolls in their menu. While we mostly do takeout, you'll leave this casual dining experience with a full belly and a smile on your face. The service is quite fast given the volume of food they push out and the staff is always so positive and happy to see you. read more

This place is amazing! The server was super attentive and everyone was so friendly. We even got a complimentary whitefish sushi, wish was a nice surprise and very delicious! Everything we ordered was super fresh and flavorful. Definitely coming back! read more

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This location is sort of oddly situated between an antique and consignment store with a dental place right next to it. People were visiting the two stores and ignoring the restaurant but I was hungry so stopped in for a snack. As there weren't other options around I didn't check out Yelp so didn't know what to expect. I walked in and the lady (owner)? was a bit brusque. Took her a few to get to me. I started to order and she got a pencil from elsewhere, shoved it at me, and walked away. I would have walked out at that point but I was hungry so I stayed. And I'm glad I did. The sushi was excellent. So was the miso soup and even the green tea. If she was more pleasant it would have been a 5 star experience but as such it deserves a 4. read more

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I'll start with the good. All of the flowers and plants were beautiful, both outside and inside the establishment. And a few of the sushi rolls were good. The tempura appetizer we ordered was cooked perfectly but the textures of the potatoes they used were not so good and the sauce that came with it was flavorless. The tuna and salmon that were in the sushi were fresh. Here is the not so good.... We asked for whatever roe came on the sushi, to be on the side. We were told that was not possible and that we would have to order a side of it for $8....huh!?!? I'm not making this up lol. The miso soup was the worst I've ever had. The spider roll that we ordered had imitation crab. If your going to go through all the trouble of deep frying soft shell crab then put a little real crab in there. The fake crab ruined the entire roll. The nigiri tuna sushi we ordered was on so little rice that it couldn't be picked up with chopsticks. The rice didn't even stick together. It was a mess. We were served drinks in solo cups. The server and owner were friendly but also short on conversation and were far from being busy. This was just not a great experience. read more

Great customer service and the sushi was fabulous! Love the outdoor seating when the weather permits!

I am shocked to find such a great sushi restaurant in such a small remote town, but I am not complaining, because it's 5 minutes from my house, so we can indulge frequently! The owner remembers us, is welcoming, and friendly. The sushi is fresh and delicious. What more could you want? read more

Very yummy!!! I will definitely take the drive out to the boondocks for this spot! I got three rolls and they were are yummy and fresh!!! And the service was quick, welcoming, and clean... read more

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The sushi is to great so hard to believe for what looks like such a small town i would definitely recommend read more

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Always spot on. We order takeout from here often. It's always ready at pickup time and always consistent. Hands down the best food in South County. read more

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Really great service!! The owner was very nice. We walked in around 6:30pm on a Tuesday night and it was pretty busy. We didn't have any reservations but we asked for a table for 6 because we were meeting here with my best friend's family. The lady seated us and so we waited. Well an hour later my friend ended up not making it. Luckily there were no other big parties that came in after us and when we told the lady that it was just going to be 2 of us for dinner, she wasn't upset. This is probably one of the greatest restaurants I've been to anywhere though! I really hope they can survive out here because their location seems out in the middle of smallstownsville of Deale, MD, but I hear they are very popular with the locals so I think they're safe! The only thing missing from this place is sake! They serve no alcohol! read more

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I decided to stop here for dinner on the way home from work. I was starving too. I was hoping to see an authentic Japanese sushi owned and operated establishment. Unfortunately, they are not Japanese, but in reality, it is very hard to find a sushi restaurant run by actual Japanese people. The service was very friendly. The owner, however, loudly takes orders over the phone in the restaurant's small dining room. Hard to have a quiet meal when this is happening. The food was pretty good. I had the unagi and chicken bento box with a Diet Coke. All in all I liked the presentation. The eel was great. Definitely the best part of the meal. The chicken was okay and the tempura was okay. Too much batter for my taste though. The price is pretty high. It ended up being 35 bucks with tip just for little ole me. Not cheap. If you are a southern Marylander, my suggestion would be Kodori in Waldorf. The food is just as good but not as pricey. read more

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Excellent food excellent sushi. Good service. We like the crazy roll a lot. It has become a family favorite.

Long time customer, the sushi is excellent , well prepared and very consistently excellent.

The best Sushi ever! We went for hubby's birthday during COvID and all heath and safety protocols were maintained. read more

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I'm not one to write reviews here, but WOW! This sushi is amazing. We stopped in Deale for a few days and being from Charleston (I'm spoiled with good food) so I was shocked when the sushi was that great that I had to write a review. I ate here twice in my two days of staying! The outside front patio is gorgeous and filled with beautiful plants all over, a great vibe. I would definitely come back if I ever find myself this way again. read more

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If you're looking for decent sushi without driving to Annapolis, this isn't a bad spot. It's pretty pricey for what you're getting, but after recently moving back to Maryland from Japan I am a little biased. The standard Philly and California roll are what you'd expect. However the dragon roll is on point, I highly recommend it. Going inside is a little confusing at first because all the plants block the view of the entrance but once inside it feels very cozy. If you get seated in the corner near the restrooms, you're basically in a storage closet with all the stuff stacked up in one corner. Check it out though, it is convenient nonetheless. read more

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This place is an absolute gem!!! It's so beautiful on the patio and then cozy and inviting inside, the service is phenomenal even in the besuiest of a Friday when things were crazy busy, COVID regs cramped the regular flow and technology issues caused backups with orders and payment processing the waitress was so attentive and kind. And the owner, Ms Park, was a turbo charged delight on wheels and smiled and waved and wished us well on our way out as though we were her own family! Each and every food item is hand prepared upon ordering and presented with care, beautifully arranged on the platter, and the quality and flavor is unmatched. Cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

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I gave them a 4-star review back in 2011, but they have just gotten better and better over the years. I thought I should update this to a well-deserved five stars! We are so lucky to have Umai Sushi House in Deale. read more

I ordered the chicken Bento box and it was terrible for $25!!! Fried stuff was fried in old oil... there were food items I didn't even know what they were. One I think it was turkey and gravy, maybe it was chicken I have no clue. On item was 1 (one) under fried strip of a sweet potato, I think the another was a thick slice of a white potato that wasn't fully cooked and then partially fried. The crab Rangoon was not fried not sure it was cooked at all. I ate The sushi and it was just OK. I was hungry! I threw it all away! I won't be going back! I wish I would have taken a picture before I put it down the garbage disposal. read more

The owners are nice and down to earth. Small town experience and nice ambiance. Food is good too!

Love this place! They do great sushi and Korean foods. Love the bibimbap! And they are always so kind. Lucky to have them nearby.

Food was normally pretty good from here and place has lots of pretty plants outside . Inside is very small but it was nice being close to home. went in one day with my gf and waited 20 mins just to get drinks with hardly anyone in there. Was about to leave when an older woman came up to serve us . We normally write on the laminated menus with crayon so we thought it would be okay to draw on the back (after having been bored waiting for 20 mins). It wipes right off of the laminated menus no problem but as soon as the waitress saw we were drawing on them she yelled at us to stop like children and snatched the crayon from my girlfriends hand and walked away with our menus. Absolutely no way you can justify grabbing someone's hand over something like that. Ate our food and left no tip. Used to go every once in a while but now I will absolutely not be back read more

Delicious sushi and great lunch specials. A hidden gym in the Edgewater area. Service is always good.

Rude owners! Went here tonight for sushi and asian carryout, after debating the menu for five minute,s the owners wife got ready to take our order. fortunately she said that we would have to wait 40 minutes for something as simple as a california roll, I wanted bibimbap (god forbid). I was aghast at the wait time since we were there in the establishment. I told her no, we can't wait that long, we were with two kids. As we were leaving my partner asked if she could use the restroom, the woman said, NO Customers Only!!! I was again taken aback. I've eaten here before, they have the only sushi in town although everything on the menu is overpriced. I told the lady, guess what! We will never set foot in this place again. Don't waste your time on mediocre, overpriced food and horrible service........Bad attitude lady. You don't ever get my money! read more

Such great food. Small hole in the wall place, but that's what makes it charming. Lots of to go orders while we are inside. It's a gotta try. read more

My family has been to many sushi places and this one offers the best quality and taste.

Pleasantly surprised at how fantastic our experience was. We enjoyed outdoor seating, our server was lovely and the food was the best sushi we have had. Def recommend! read more

The outdoor dinning is placed among beautiful, lush flowering plants and the service is pleasant and very friendly. The prices are on the high end for the quality of food received. Re. Today's takeout of bibimbap - beef in my dish was cold, hard and chewy and an extremely minimal 2 tablespoons at the most. The overwhelming quantity of sauce was very spicy (coughing fit with first bites) and predominated over the taste of everything else too heavily. The other bento box dish we ordered had the same issues with the chicken portion, the tempura was cold and the salad was a tired wilted, soggy mass. Was totally surprised that when I asked for low sodium soy sauce I was told I didn't need it for the sushi and they did not provide it!! I will suggest that much of the meal was pre made to have these multiple similar issues. Very disappointing. read more

I was visiting family in Tracy's Landing and my brother told me about this sushi spot. My husband finally got a chance to escape the family activities and we headed over to Umai. We were the only patrons in the restaurant and I will say it was quiet nice. The owner was very attentive to us, gave us a lot of info on the imported beer from Japan and was very friendly. The service was quick and the sushi was oh so fresh! We tried a couple of rolls and nigiri (yellow tail and salmon). The sushi was so fresh that it felt like it melted in your mouth. I would highly recommend Umai. read more

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