Wow, first time here. I wanted something quick, and when entered, the restaurant welcomes you with zen vibe. I got the lion king roll and other hand rolls. I'm excited to try their bar for omakase! Amazing service too! read more

Sushi Umami - Lion King - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I used to go to the restaurant that was here before. I was sad when it closed, but I think this restaurant is such a good replacement for it. They remodeled it's so nicely. The booths fit more people and I like the iPad menus. I ordered a salmon bento box and it was a generous portion. The prices are reasonable and service was great. I would definitely come back here. read more

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Portion was small and overpriced. Service was poor, wait staff need to be properly trained. The batter on the tempura combo was heavy and soggy (suggest to use a crispier and crunchier batter); also need to use fresher veggies, had to discard the okra since it was too chewy. Overall a disappointing experience. read more

To begin they do take reservations; we were seated promptly and immediately the servers brought hot tea/water. Very excellent initial service upon arrival despite being a full house with all the tables occupied and a line out the door on a Saturday evening. Interior decor was stunning, everything is brand new and reminiscent of Japan. I enjoyed the interior design and was very well lit. Onto the food review, the rolls first! Double Toro - 8.33/10 Sunshine - 8/10 Monster - 7/10 The double toro had excellent flavor topped with real wasabi. It has fatty tuna and salmon belly and a plethora of cucumber. I wish they had some other ingredients but they really do load up on the cucumber if that's what you like. This is most notably their most popular posted item, which is a good item, but not necessarily a "oh wow I HAVE to get this everytime I come" type of dish The sunshine roll was excellent addition as it is a crispier and crunchier roll that helps balance out the raw fish of the other dishes. Excellent option for a nice palate cleanser. The roll was HUGE, when it came out I was quite surprised and had to take a photo just to compare with my arm as a benchmark because normal photos did not do it justice . Monster roll was good, but it could not compete against the other two rolls as we ended up order another Sunshine and Double Toro in the second round. Most notably for the monster roll is that they included asparagus which was refreshing considering most rolls don't include that ingredient so, nice change of pace. We also ordered nigiri, most notably the salmon, tuna, and scallop. We also ordered the chefs recommended nigiri which they advised us to try as well. Overall the nigiri slices were fat! However the flavor wasn't anything special. Overall I would give the sashimi 8/10 as it was good not but out of this world, and they did put in some effort in presentation. All in all very solid sushi place if you are located near the area. It's position in the current market for sushi restaurants is strong albeit not the leader... (at this time) They do have opportunities to differentiate and create a signature item to truly elevate it to the next level to retain their customers for the future. read more

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Friday night and my friends got a table before I got there so I didn't have to wait. There was a group of a few people waiting outside already though and I felt it was early for dinner. The restaurant felt on the smaller side but it was ok for a sushi spot. The parking situation was also ok. It was a small parking lot compared to to all they have to offer around the area, but just drive a loop and there will be someone pulling off, especially if they're just picking up orders for delivery or grabbing a quick boba drink. There's like 3 of them around so people are always coming and going. The service was spot on, I feel like as soon as I had an empty bowl or an empty plate, it was picked up right away (I love that) and my cup of water is filled pretty quickly once I drink it. Keep in mind this is a busy Friday night so they're packed and still pretty attentive, considering you're ordering off an iPad. Our food came out in good time. We got 5 rolls and they all came out at once. Look, I'm a sucker for A5 Wagyu so we got that roll and it was easily my favorite. I know I know I know, beef on sushi sounds weird or downright wrong, but you cannot go wrong with A5 and truffle mushroom. The Salmon Lover roll was my 2nd favorite because of the garlic chili oil topping. There was nothing spicy about it, but to me, it made the sushi flavor that much better. Double toro comes next. I'm not a wasabi fan so we asked for wasabi on the side instead of inside. We still got a hint of wasabi BUT honestly it's not a double toro without it. The Triple S ranked after, and then the lion king roll, but I only because these were basic rolls we can get anywhere else. That being said, the fish quality was good, coupled with great service. Love this spot and will be coming back. read more

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I can't tell if this is the same restaurant that closed a few months ago and rebranded?? Anyways, the food was yummy, the service was a little chaotic, but overall good (: Warriors roll: 10/10 this was my favorite. Saucy and flavorful. Shrimp tempura was fried well so it had a good crunch Triple S: 10/10 also really good and saucy roll Lion king: 7/10 I liked the flavor but I think it was really heavy on the miso mayo and it took over also it didn't come torched Hand rolls: 8/10 all three were pretty good especially the umami hand roll Fried squid & soft shell crab: 10/10 fried well and the sauces complimented I came here on Saturday for dinner around 6 and was seated immediately. The plaza is a little crowded on weekends but parking is pretty easy. Will def be back again! read more

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The seafood here was so fresh and everything left me wanting more! I came with my friends on a Friday night around 9:30 PM and were able to get seated right away. I got the Double Toro Roll which was so good! I'm not the biggest fan of wasabi, but the fresh wasabi complimented the roll really well. In addition, I got the Deluxe Chirashi which had a good variation of seafood including uni, sweet shrimp, salmon, scallops, etc. I am a scallop and toro lover and was really satisfied with the quality of the sashimi :) The owners were so friendly and constantly made sure everything was up to par, making our experience one of the best. Safe to say, this is one of my new favorite sushi spots in the bay area and I'll definitely come back in the near future! read more

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I've seen this place go through some renames and I don't know if this is new or not. Came here with a group of 6 (~15% service charge for parties of 6 or more) and got seated quickly. The interior was nice and the service was also nice, however, they seemed a bit cluttered as it took a bit to get the check after requesting for it. We got the Warriors Roll, Salmon Lovers roll, and Triple S roll, with my favorite being the Triple S roll. Very fresh fish that melts in your mouth and the tempura shrimp in the roll was delicious. My only complaints would be that the prices are a little bit high (in my opinion but maybe b/c the fish was pretty fresh) and that I saw a spider on the wall, which doesn't really bother me but it might bother others. Still a good experience though. read more

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Had such a great experience at Sushi Umami! Everything from the food to the service was on point. The fish was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and just overall delicious. Service was very attentive and friendly, and our food came out surprisingly fast which made the whole experience even better. The rolls were definitely the highlight. The Sunshine Roll was amazing -- soft shell crab with different fish like salmon, tuna, and hamachi. It had so many great textures and the sauce on top was sooo good. The Double Toro Roll was another standout. Super fresh, rich toro and it even had salmon belly inside which made it extra buttery and delicious. We also tried the Hamachi Truffle Crudo and wow... you can really taste the truffle, but it doesn't overpower the simplicity and freshness of the hamachi. Such a great balance of flavors. The Agedashi Tofu was light and crispy and soaked up the bonito sauce perfectly with the grated radish -- simple but done really well. Also had the Unagi Bento Box which was great and very satisfying. Overall everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly with great service. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to because there are so many more things on the menu I want to try read more

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Will 100% return. This was a very cute place. Well done & clean decor. Rolls were excellent, & fish quality was great. Despite there not being a waiter here, service was great. I highly recommend making a reservation! read more

Solid 5/5, for me! We really enjoyed our Friday night experience. Promptly seated and assisted by a friendly associate, we were offered an iPad to order from. Our food came out quickly and everything was fresh and delicious. We especially enjoyed the chirashi bowl, chicken cartilage, and double toro roll. We can't wait to come back soon to try everything else! read more

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My family and I have been going to Sendai for years but Sushi Umami blew us away and it'll be our new go to sushi spot!! I got the deluxe chirashi bowl and the fish was so fresh and buttery. Great quality fish and friendly customer service. read more

Sushi Umami - Deluxe chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Amazing chirashi bowl with super fresh seafood--salmon, tuna, scallops, sweet shrimp, plus rich uni and ikura. The fried shrimp head added a nice crunch. The smaller uni, ikura, and egg yolk bowl was incredibly creamy and packed with umami. Great quality, well-balanced, and definitely worth it. read more

Sushi Umami - uni anaebi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Another new sushi place Very modern looking inside. When my party walked in around 6PM on a weekday, and the place had a few tables already. Not busy at all. We noticed two workers chatting by the sushi counter and they completely missed us for good few minutes. They were friendly once they saw us. Ordering is by tablet at the table. All items have pictures so that was very helpful. It is kinda pricey A dinner for 3 was $80, or after tip was $90. Sushi was good tho and the chicken cartilage was pretty good. We would go back but maybe not so frequent with the prices. read more

Found Sushi Umami on Yelp and decided to give them a try. Upon arrival, there was no one at the check in counter, and it wasn't until a party that arrived after us were seated that the chefs saw us and notified the servers. We chose bar seating and ordered sashimi box (18pc premium chef's choice), chef's choice nigiri (9 pc), salted edamame and house sake. My partner enjoyed the nigiri. The sashimi varied in freshness. I really enjoyed the chili garlic oil on one of the sashimi samples. The ika sashimi was too chewy and wasn't as fresh as I'd hope. They cooked it with a handheld torch gun in front of you if you sit at the bar. They had tablets where we placed our orders. The restaurant was clean and modern. The chefs spoke Chinese, and I overheard one of the kitchen support staff call one of the sushi chefs "pendejo." read more

Sushi Umami - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

So happy Milpitas has a decent sushi spot. Everything was really yummy we got the double toro roll and the triple s roll. Fish was super fresh and flavors of the rolls were well balanced. Both were on the saucier side but not overwhelming or tiring. Fish was as fresh as rantei. Also got the tonkatsu appetizer and it was huge for only $12 read more

Sushi Umami - Double toro roll and triple S roll - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Food was excellent. I have to agree with others about the quality of the seafood. We came on a Friday night and so they were a bit busy. The kitchen seemed a little confused as we were presented two orders for another table and my daughter's order was given away to another table. We had to ask about her food after ours arrived 15 minutes prior. I may come back another day, chalking the mishap to them still working out the quirks of the new restaurant. read more

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Dined in twice here and it's officially my go-to for sushi and ambience in Milpitas. Nothing has disappointed me and my family from both visits! We've gone right when they open for lunch and dinner since I've seen long lines here during popular peek hours so that's probably my only con. We've enjoyed the sushi rolls, nigiri's and even the udon. Can't forget the soft shell crab too. We think price is good for what it is too. Definitely give it a try! read more

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This is my new favorite sushi spot in the Bay! Just opened three weeks ago and the sashimi quality is so good. Everything is super fresh and I loved the chirashi bowl. Owners were very hospitable making sure we were always doing okay and came over several times to check on us. Restaurant is super clean and has a nice wood interior. read more

Sushi Umami - uni amaebi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

We noticed this sushi place while searching for a place for lunch one Sunday afternoon, and it turned out to be a great call. To our pleasant surprise, the place was just recently opened the previous Wednesday. The restaurant's ambiance was done tastefully, but more importantly all the sushi items that we tried were very fresh. We especially liked the hand rolls that we tried (the Spicy Tuna Hand Roll and the Unagi Cucumber Hand Roll). We ordered a couple of nigiri (Tobiko and Ikura - both tasted really fresh) and several Premium Rolls...our favorite was the Spider Rolls - we loved it so much that we ordered another one before we left. We ordered a couple hand rolls as well (Spicy Tuna and Unagi Cucumber), and they were both (again) fresh and delicious. We got to talking to the owner (Jamie) who was super cool and also listened to feedback. Turns out he is a young entrepreneur/restauranteur who also works in technology. To top it off was the service - food came out relatively quickly even though half the tables in the place were filled and our waiter (Rita) was super chill and attentive (especially given the fact that she started on the job just yesterday ). Overall, it was an awesome experience and we'd definitely recommend this place. Good food, good vibe, good see...the next time we are in the area for lunch and craving sushi, we would definitely come back here! read more

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Tried Sushi Umami and was honestly impressed. The food looked amazing when it came out -- very clean presentation and beautifully plated. The sushi roll was fresh, flavorful, and had a great balance of texture with the sauce on top. You can tell they put real care into both the quality and the presentation. The takoyaki was also really good -- crispy outside, soft inside, and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and well made. Overall, a great spot if you want sushi that not only tastes good but also looks appetizing. I'd definitely come back again. read more

Sushi Umami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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This place is ridiculous. The service here is absolutely terrible. They bring one thing out at a time and are very rude to us and tell they tell us that they are very busy even though the place was pretty empty. They do not provide us with soy sauce nor did they provide us with wasabi on that when we sat down do not come here. Not to mention there was a dead misquoto on the tuna sashimi. Do not eat here read more

Sushi Umami - A dead bug on the sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

SO FRESH! At first bite I knew I had found a place I would return to. The salmon tasted so buttery on its own, I usually get a crunchy salmon roll or something similar from other places and nothing is going to compare to the quality of the fish used here!! Then I tried the truffle hamachi and it'll be living in my mind rent free. That is a treat, a chefs kiss that dish is beautifully done altogether the flavors are unmatched and this is one of the best hamachi's I've had hands down. Fast service, spot was filled and bar was easy in and out. Wasn't too busy but I'd expect it could vary. Thank you guys read more

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Fresh fish. Great service. Clean inside. I ordered to go. They were very efficient preparing my food. This place is not cheap but the price range is acceptable for the quality. If you're looking for value in Milpitas, stick with Kakuna. If you're looking to try a new place with fresher fish, this restaurant is a contender. Located in the plaza across the street from Lion Supermarket...same plaza as Kalesa. Parking lot can get full but there are overflow parking spaces behind Walgreen's. read more

mediocre sushi that satisfies the craving i was craving sushi so we tried out sushi umami that just opened. we ordered two rolls, a handroll, and a chirashi bowl. the bathroom is a bit scuffed according to my boyfriend. although the fish quality was not bad, the rolls and chirashi bowl didn't stand out to me for a second visit. read more

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decided to dine here on a saturday night at 7pm and it wasn't too busy. we were acknowledged, greeted, and sat right away. the menu/ordering is on the ipad which is nice because there's pictures to look at and prices. it even totals out how much your bill will be on the ipad. i saw they also had some lunch specials but we went for dinner. the roll menu part wasn't extensive but everything on it was good and the rolls were HUGE. the pricing is honestly worth it. everything we had was pretty decent nothing was "bad". what stood out was the scallop roll, the sake clam lobster, the salmon lover roll, and the chicken gizzard. the place is very modern with a bar area, table, and booths. it was a sleek look and everything was clean! only 3 waitress but they were on top of it constantly clearing dishes and filling out water. will definitely be back!! read more

Sushi Umami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This has become my go-to sushi plane whenever I crave for some sushi and Japanese food. The Specialty Rolls are creative without being overly drenched in sauce, and the service is always fast and friendly. Highly recommend the 'Umamj Roll' and Chawanmushi, Solid portions and very reasonable prices for the quality you get." read more

Sushi Umami - Chawanmushi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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It was our first time trying in this place, everything we ordered was really delicious!!! The service amazing and the ambiance looked so pretty and unique. read more

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So yummy! We came here for lunch and got 2 lunch specials and a roll. Presentation was beautiful and you get a lot of food for the price. The staff was very attentive and kind. Highly recommend going for a date night or girl's night out! read more

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Sushi Umami is an absolute gem in Milpitas. We came here with a friend and ordered a wide variety of sushi--some nigiri and a lot of rolls--and every single dish was delicious. The fish was fresh, and honestly, it's some of the best sushi I've had in the U.S. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the Bay Area, which makes it even more impressive. I normally take lots of photos whenever I eat out, but the food was so good, I actually forgot! So, I can't upload any photos here. Another point in their favor is that the staff were attentive and friendly. Service felt relaxed but efficient, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. We had reserved a booth ahead of time, but when we arrived, they were all occupied. We were a bit disappointed, especially because our friend had just come off a long flight and could really have used a more private, comfortable spot. Then something unexpectedly wonderful happened -- the family sitting at one of the booths noticed our situation, stood up, and offered it to us. It was such a kind, generous gesture that truly made our night. If you happen to read this: thank you again. We were deeply touched by your thoughtfulness. Between the outstanding sushi, fair prices, friendly service, and that beautiful moment of human kindness, this visit will stay with us for a long time. We'll definitely be back. read more

Food is average, environment is new and clean. But they are very very slow. Not in a good order. Our sushi, ramen and bento box all came slowly. Especially ramen and bento, they did not explain why and we had to checked with them. No explanation given, just mentioned food is coming. I eventually had to cancel my bento after seeing other tables that came later but got their food earlier than us. Again, no explanation, no apology. Nothing! read more

Every single thing we tried was DELICIOUS. I wish I remembered what they were but we had an incredible feast trying like 5 types of nigiri and maybe 5-6 rolls. Everything came out quickly too and the iPad ordering system was surprisingly satisfying when we felt like adding something else to try. I highly recommend and am looking forward to going back and making this our go to sushi spot from now on. read more

Excellent customer service , place is very clean and fresh food, Will definitely come back again

Food was great! I usually dine and sushi restaurants with mainly rolls, so this was definitely an experience nice to have!

We had such a great experience! The interior was clean and modern. Our favorites were the double toro roll and the and deluxe chirashi. The toro was super fresh and buttery and the chirashi offered a good selection from the uni and scallops to the ebi and the fried shrimp head. The staff were extremely hospitable and this is definitely my new go to for sushi in the bay. read more

Sushi Umami - Deluxe chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Fire sushi place! Ambiance and vibes were nice, everyone's super attendant, and service was through the roof. Double toro roll and chirashi (not pictured) tasted amazing too. read more

Sushi Umami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Finally a good new sushi spot in the neighborhood! I've been a couple of times already and love that they have everything from high-end uni and toro to basic rolls and ramen. The fish is super fresh and everything tastes great. This is definitely my new favorite for a quick lunch or a nice dinner in Milpitas. read more

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Sushi Umami is now one of my favorite sushi restaurant. Everything here is fresh and well-executed, but the toro roll and spider roll are on another level. Both were absolute standouts. The toro basically melts in your mouth and the spider roll had the perfect crunch. The service was some of the best I've had, attentive without being overbearing. read more

Stopped by this spot recently and was pleasantly surprised. The fish was really fresh and the sushi was well balanced without being overly sauced. Service was friendly and the place had a nice, relaxed vibe. Definitely a solid sushi spot and I'll be coming back to try more next time read more

High quality, nice clean modern environment, great service, cool music, was very impressed, and I have tried many sushi places in the Bay Area and Hawaii. . Best place in the South Bay now I believe. We tasted their toro, hamachi, hand rolls , rolls, tonkatsu, clam soup, all very good , and priced well, lots of people discovering this place. Worth the drive and big parking lot. There are also a lot of dessert and other places to try in this strip mall. The owner even came by the table, cool guy. read more