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Just as good as their Herndon location! The service and hospitality is impeccable. Our server was so friendly, funny, and attentive. Not as much as parking available (just street or parallel in McLean Metro Station Kiss and Ride lot). It's not a super big place, and was chilly (good for sushi!). I recommend coming for lunch for all the specials! We came on a Friday and got the Salmon Lover (3 salmon nigiri with 2 different salmon rolls [6 pieces each]) for only $19! It came with miso soup and salad. We also tried the 3 sampler special: comes with a wagyu beef nigiri, o-toro, and uni. All of the cuts were refreshing and delicious!! The Taste of Umi is truly AMAZING!!!!! This omakase in a box is very worth it. It can definitely be split between 2 people if you get other items. It come with miso soup and salad. The homemade Umi soy sauce is to DIE FOR!!!! It only comes with the Taste of Umi... it's less salty and more sweet than typical soy sauce. Lunch comes with 6 items versus dinner is 9 items (double the price of lunch).
What an extremely cute spot! We happened to see them while visiting a bakery and decided to drop in. The staff was really nice and knowledgeable of their menu. We pointed out a picture that was on their yelp reviews, and they were able to identify to us which one it was so we ordered the "Taste of Umi" which was fantastic. I also got the volcano roll and vegetable roll with fried yam. They were also able to accommodate doing soy wrapper instead of seaweed which I was really grateful for. This is our new sushi spot for sure!
I've stopped by Sushi Umi a few times while in the area for work meetings, and it's become my go-to lunch spot. I always get the salmon teriyaki and vegetables bento box--it's the perfect lunch break option. The salmon is flavorful, the veggies are fresh, and the portions are just right without being heavy. The service here is consistently great--friendly, fast, and they're always happy to explain anything on the menu if you're unsure. It makes the whole experience easy, especially when you're short on time between meetings. The space itself is clean, bright, and has a calm, inviting vibe. It's a nice little pause in the day when everything else feels rushed. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and want something tasty and reliable.
The veggie lovers sushi plate was fantastic, it was the best I've ever had. The ambiance and service were fine, though the bugs on the patio were annoying.
Service was great! Very attentive first thing we walked in and always updated us the wait time. I just got a salmon sushi roll because the pricing is a bit pricey than usual. It's really good, fresh sushi! With a lot of sushi spots in the DMV area, I wouldn't say this is my go-to spot.
Cozy spot in McLean area besides ARCHER hotel. Parking is tricky in a sense that there's only street parking. You have to pay by parking in one of the garages. Food quality is excellent hence the higher than usual price. I had the umi box set for $36.It had salmon, tuna, fried oysters,.scallops, eel and fried fish..smallish portions over rice. Enjoyed my experience. Service is attentive and friendly.
Parking is really limited here. My friend and I stopped by for dinner yesterday at around 5:30 PM and all ~10 spots were taken so we had to park a few blocks away. Not the most convenient for sure. But at least it is metro accessible! The kiss and ride is right outside of the restaurant. Service was friendly and we always had enough water. But the pricing here is very expensive, which is typical Tysons. Unless you're only eating a single maki roll (which is less than a snack), you'll probably be paying over 25 for an entree. INFINITE TRIO DON - 37 Each rice bowl comes with 4 pieces of tuna, 4 pieces of salmon and 4 pieces of yellowtail. I don't normally like tuna too much but it's quite fresh here. Yellowtail here was good but not the best. Salmon is always delicious. The sushi rice was a bit too dry as it easily fell apart. Overall, it's good but kind of steep to be paying so much for a casual dinner. The bowl they served it in was interesting. Never seen anything of that shape or color, lol. Sushi Umi is definitely not a casual meal. Be prepared to shell out 40-50 dollars per person after tax and tip.
Good sushi, conveniently located right next to McLean metro station (parking is hard to find). The sushi was a bit pricey, wish there were more vegetarian options, and sadly no outdoor seating. The indoor seating is a bit cozy, no space for strollers or large groups. Hubby and I ordered a feast! Hubby got the $23 Roll Combo with 3 sushi rolls - California, Salmon & Avocado, and Tuna & Avocado. He enjoyed the sushi rice and all 3 rolls. The Umi Tempura with crispy fritters of sweet potato, carrots, onions, and asparagus was fun to try, but quite dense with veggies heavily coated in thick tempura batter. After a few pieces, I started getting full. Next time, I would skip it to save my room for the sushi. The vegetarian Yam Tempura roll with the cream cheese didn't quite blend well. I would opt for the roll without the cream cheese. The Seaweed Salad was tasty and a good portion. The sparkling Choya plum wine was very sweet and tastes like Moscato wine. I wish there were more vegetarian rolls and dishes available, beyond the standard avocado and cucumber and the Yam Tempura roll. As another Yelper mentioned, it's pricey. We spent $90 on our meal and be prepared to spend $40- $50 per person especially if you order a drink and 2-3 rolls or apps.
Can not say enough good things about this place! I indulged in the freshest nigiri. Salmon, yellowtail, amber jack... I could not get enough. Chef Boo was amazing making suggestions based on what I liked. I felt very taken care of the whole time I was there. It's a smaller restaurant but provides just the right atmosphere to make it feel comfy. I would recommend this place over and over again.
First time dining at sushi umi and had a great experience! We had to get their sashimi sampler like many of the other diners there. It was $78 for 9 different samples of chef's choice cuts. Besides the sweet shrimp(served with uni), fried mackerel and fried wagyu, each type had 3 slices. I think that is a reasonable price for what you're getting. There's plenty of rice with the sampler too. The chirashi deluxe was $48. Larger portion : probably 15 pieces plus uni. I only wish there was more seaweed to pair. Between 2 girls, we couldn't finish it and brought home a carefully packaged to-go container. The absolute can't miss item: their house wasabi. It is less overpowering than normal wasabi so you put more on your fish. They give you regular wasabi to compare because they know which is superior. Their house soy sauce is less salty and more umami too. The service was excellent. The sweet lady saw that the sun was in my sister's eye and got on top of the chair to help pull the shades down. All the servers were super attentive. Ambiance is bright and casual. They encourage solo dining too with the phone stands provided. Like many others have said, parking is tough. Limited free street parking. We found parking on S. Dartford Drive. Valet available at the hotel around the corner.
The environment and the food is very good. It is also pretty expensive. The waitress is extremely friendly and fun. Overall, restaurant wises, I love this place. However, it is quite confusing for the first-time visitor to find the parking place. Here are your two options: 1. Valet parking at the hotel where the restaurant is located. It will cost you $10 plus tips; 2. Public parking at the apartment complex right across the street, and it will cost you about $6 for 2 hours. The lunch menu and the dinner menu is a bit different. I was there for dinner in the weekend, the taste of umi is $79.00. We ordered the Chirashi Deluxe ($48), Taste of Umi ($79) Sake Don ($37). All really really good.
3.5 stars. Good but very pricey. Had a quick dinner here but shared the taste of umi and the takoyaki appetizer. That was enough for two people but you don't leave feeling super stuffed. I like how they've thought of the little details. For instance mixing imitation crab with the rice. Which is tasty. Or super fresh uni. Or having the fish pressed into a little heart. Like having a cell phone holder for the "window seats" but again, for the food quality, and amount, it is a little pricey. I get the location and food costs. The food was fresh, well prepared, and I would dine here again but not regularly .
This is a new, upscale Japanese place that opened up. Don't let the exterior fool you - it's nicer inside than you would expect and great ambiance. There isn't really parking here so you will have to park on the street. For the food -- I ordered take out the first time here and thought it was a 5/5. When I dined in a second time, I would say the food is a 4. Their dinner menu is only 2 pages and the dishes were more on the expensive side. I asked for their special rolls paper menu which is more similar to the regular sushi rolls you find at restaurants. I ordered the Dragon Roll again which was good - unconventional from other Dragon rolls since it has salmon and tuna inside in addition to eel/avocado. There is also asparagus which I wasn't the biggest fan of. My friend got the fried eel and cream cheese (Vegas roll) which she enjoyed. I would recommend if you don't like raw fish, since she doesn't normally have sushi.
25 days ago
Small but polished sushi spot with a good selection of options, fast service, and very friendly people I came here for dinner with my fiance on a Friday night and the place was oddly deserted. We didn't think this was the best sign, but we ended up getting an edamame, chicken bao bun, and 3 sushi rolls between us and it was all solid! read more
Daughter delivers pizza nearby and chose for outing with gramma while on college break. Parking a bit awkward with metro station in the back area - Xmas eve, so risked it. Warm & inviting from space to staff. Menu was extensive for sushi restaurant. Everything was good, not spectacular - solid experience. read more
1 year ago
Just as good as their Herndon location! The service and hospitality is impeccable. Our server was so friendly, funny, and attentive. Not as much as parking available (just street or parallel in McLean Metro Station Kiss and Ride lot). It's not a super big place, and was chilly (good for sushi!). I recommend coming for lunch for all the specials! We came on a Friday and got the Salmon Lover (3 salmon nigiri with 2 different salmon rolls [6 pieces each]) for only $19! It came with miso soup and salad. We also tried the 3 sampler special: comes with a wagyu beef nigiri, o-toro, and uni. All of the cuts were refreshing and delicious!! The Taste of Umi is truly AMAZING!!!!! This omakase in a box is very worth it. It can definitely be split between 2 people if you get other items. It come with miso soup and salad. The homemade Umi soy sauce is to DIE FOR!!!! It only comes with the Taste of Umi... it's less salty and more sweet than typical soy sauce. Lunch comes with 6 items versus dinner is 9 items (double the price of lunch). read more
What an extremely cute spot! We happened to see them while visiting a bakery and decided to drop in. The staff was really nice and knowledgeable of their menu. We pointed out a picture that was on their yelp reviews, and they were able to identify to us which one it was so we ordered the "Taste of Umi" which was fantastic. I also got the volcano roll and vegetable roll with fried yam. They were also able to accommodate doing soy wrapper instead of seaweed which I was really grateful for. This is our new sushi spot for sure! read more
I've stopped by Sushi Umi a few times while in the area for work meetings, and it's become my go-to lunch spot. I always get the salmon teriyaki and vegetables bento box--it's the perfect lunch break option. The salmon is flavorful, the veggies are fresh, and the portions are just right without being heavy. The service here is consistently great--friendly, fast, and they're always happy to explain anything on the menu if you're unsure. It makes the whole experience easy, especially when you're short on time between meetings. The space itself is clean, bright, and has a calm, inviting vibe. It's a nice little pause in the day when everything else feels rushed. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and want something tasty and reliable. read more
1 year ago
The veggie lovers sushi plate was fantastic, it was the best I've ever had. The ambiance and service were fine, though the bugs on the patio were annoying. read more
2 years ago
Service was great! Very attentive first thing we walked in and always updated us the wait time. I just got a salmon sushi roll because the pricing is a bit pricey than usual. It's really good, fresh sushi! With a lot of sushi spots in the DMV area, I wouldn't say this is my go-to spot. read more
Cozy spot in McLean area besides ARCHER hotel. Parking is tricky in a sense that there's only street parking. You have to pay by parking in one of the garages. Food quality is excellent hence the higher than usual price. I had the umi box set for $36.It had salmon, tuna, fried oysters,.scallops, eel and fried fish..smallish portions over rice. Enjoyed my experience. Service is attentive and friendly. read more
Parking is really limited here. My friend and I stopped by for dinner yesterday at around 5:30 PM and all ~10 spots were taken so we had to park a few blocks away. Not the most convenient for sure. But at least it is metro accessible! The kiss and ride is right outside of the restaurant. Service was friendly and we always had enough water. But the pricing here is very expensive, which is typical Tysons. Unless you're only eating a single maki roll (which is less than a snack), you'll probably be paying over 25 for an entree. INFINITE TRIO DON - 37 Each rice bowl comes with 4 pieces of tuna, 4 pieces of salmon and 4 pieces of yellowtail. I don't normally like tuna too much but it's quite fresh here. Yellowtail here was good but not the best. Salmon is always delicious. The sushi rice was a bit too dry as it easily fell apart. Overall, it's good but kind of steep to be paying so much for a casual dinner. The bowl they served it in was interesting. Never seen anything of that shape or color, lol. Sushi Umi is definitely not a casual meal. Be prepared to shell out 40-50 dollars per person after tax and tip. read more
Good sushi, conveniently located right next to McLean metro station (parking is hard to find). The sushi was a bit pricey, wish there were more vegetarian options, and sadly no outdoor seating. The indoor seating is a bit cozy, no space for strollers or large groups. Hubby and I ordered a feast! Hubby got the $23 Roll Combo with 3 sushi rolls - California, Salmon & Avocado, and Tuna & Avocado. He enjoyed the sushi rice and all 3 rolls. The Umi Tempura with crispy fritters of sweet potato, carrots, onions, and asparagus was fun to try, but quite dense with veggies heavily coated in thick tempura batter. After a few pieces, I started getting full. Next time, I would skip it to save my room for the sushi. The vegetarian Yam Tempura roll with the cream cheese didn't quite blend well. I would opt for the roll without the cream cheese. The Seaweed Salad was tasty and a good portion. The sparkling Choya plum wine was very sweet and tastes like Moscato wine. I wish there were more vegetarian rolls and dishes available, beyond the standard avocado and cucumber and the Yam Tempura roll. As another Yelper mentioned, it's pricey. We spent $90 on our meal and be prepared to spend $40- $50 per person especially if you order a drink and 2-3 rolls or apps. read more
Can not say enough good things about this place! I indulged in the freshest nigiri. Salmon, yellowtail, amber jack... I could not get enough. Chef Boo was amazing making suggestions based on what I liked. I felt very taken care of the whole time I was there. It's a smaller restaurant but provides just the right atmosphere to make it feel comfy. I would recommend this place over and over again. read more
2 years ago
First time dining at sushi umi and had a great experience! We had to get their sashimi sampler like many of the other diners there. It was $78 for 9 different samples of chef's choice cuts. Besides the sweet shrimp(served with uni), fried mackerel and fried wagyu, each type had 3 slices. I think that is a reasonable price for what you're getting. There's plenty of rice with the sampler too. The chirashi deluxe was $48. Larger portion : probably 15 pieces plus uni. I only wish there was more seaweed to pair. Between 2 girls, we couldn't finish it and brought home a carefully packaged to-go container. The absolute can't miss item: their house wasabi. It is less overpowering than normal wasabi so you put more on your fish. They give you regular wasabi to compare because they know which is superior. Their house soy sauce is less salty and more umami too. The service was excellent. The sweet lady saw that the sun was in my sister's eye and got on top of the chair to help pull the shades down. All the servers were super attentive. Ambiance is bright and casual. They encourage solo dining too with the phone stands provided. Like many others have said, parking is tough. Limited free street parking. We found parking on S. Dartford Drive. Valet available at the hotel around the corner. read more
2 years ago
The environment and the food is very good. It is also pretty expensive. The waitress is extremely friendly and fun. Overall, restaurant wises, I love this place. However, it is quite confusing for the first-time visitor to find the parking place. Here are your two options: 1. Valet parking at the hotel where the restaurant is located. It will cost you $10 plus tips; 2. Public parking at the apartment complex right across the street, and it will cost you about $6 for 2 hours. The lunch menu and the dinner menu is a bit different. I was there for dinner in the weekend, the taste of umi is $79.00. We ordered the Chirashi Deluxe ($48), Taste of Umi ($79) Sake Don ($37). All really really good. read more
3.5 stars. Good but very pricey. Had a quick dinner here but shared the taste of umi and the takoyaki appetizer. That was enough for two people but you don't leave feeling super stuffed. I like how they've thought of the little details. For instance mixing imitation crab with the rice. Which is tasty. Or super fresh uni. Or having the fish pressed into a little heart. Like having a cell phone holder for the "window seats" but again, for the food quality, and amount, it is a little pricey. I get the location and food costs. The food was fresh, well prepared, and I would dine here again but not regularly . read more
2 years ago
This is a new, upscale Japanese place that opened up. Don't let the exterior fool you - it's nicer inside than you would expect and great ambiance. There isn't really parking here so you will have to park on the street. For the food -- I ordered take out the first time here and thought it was a 5/5. When I dined in a second time, I would say the food is a 4. Their dinner menu is only 2 pages and the dishes were more on the expensive side. I asked for their special rolls paper menu which is more similar to the regular sushi rolls you find at restaurants. I ordered the Dragon Roll again which was good - unconventional from other Dragon rolls since it has salmon and tuna inside in addition to eel/avocado. There is also asparagus which I wasn't the biggest fan of. My friend got the fried eel and cream cheese (Vegas roll) which she enjoyed. I would recommend if you don't like raw fish, since she doesn't normally have sushi. read more
To be honest, I thought this place was a front for the longest time since it was empty all the time. Overall, the food is okay in terms of fish quality. The salmon is vibrant and their takeout is good. I will say though that at this price point and for what you get, it's not really worth it. The interior is very minimalistic and casual, with a bar at the front where the chefs prepare the rolls. It's okay for a quick lunch. read more
6 months ago
it was excellent, best sushi i have had in a long time. The setting and service were great, read more
1 year ago
The quality of sushi used here is definitely high, although not the best I've ever had. However, for this area it is definitely tasty and fresh, and the presentation of the dishes is fantastic. The interior is nicely decorated with a lot of natural lighting. The location is not optimal for the parking situation. Service was good but not noteworthy. It's worth trying but is on the pricier side. read more
We just moved to the apartment complex right by the restaurant and wanted a quick lunch today, so we decided to try it out. Honestly, it wasn't bad but also wasn't mind blowing. I will say, the sashimi was pretty fresh and didn't have a fishy smell or taste. However, the nigiri pieces had such little rice I was a bit disappointed. Plus, their complimentary miso soup is way too salty. I think it's not bad for a quick lunch pick-up but looking at the dinner prices, I think it's not worth what you are paying. read more
Had dinner with family here. The inside of the restaurant is small and clean. The restaurant is in the shape of a triangle and a lot of seats are high top/ bar seating. We were seated at a table in the middle. I was happy with the Umi Special A that I ordered, and my brother was happy with the Belly Deluxe. The cuts of fish in the Belly Deluxe were nice and fatty. The salmon, yellowtail, and white tuna cuts were really good on my visit. The tuna was underwhelming. The rolls are decent but very sauce heavy. Most of the appetizers are fried which I didn't like. With that said, everything is a little overpriced to me considering the specials intended for one person are upwards of 40 dollars and nothing is particularly memorable compared to other sushi restaurants in the area. read more
2 years ago
Great service! Great food! I went around 7pm on a Saturday and the parking was just fine and no wait for a table. The price seemed average for a sushi restaurant with quality sushi. Although yeah, it's not the fanciest ever inside. Overall, the food was DELICIOUS & I recommend! read more
Been wanting to try this place since I've always seen it going towards Tyson's. I pulled up for a quick lunch and ordered the Chirashi. I really wanted to like the place, but unfortunately it was just a bad start. Presentation looked nice but color of the salmon didn't look right and when I looked closer there was a dead bug on it. Yeah this place might be legit but that one bug just turned my stomach and probably won't be returning to this establishment. read more
1 year ago
A very solid four star experience. The food was mostly very good and the service, while sometimes distracted by the uncanny levels of lunch crowd in the small restaurant, was kind. So here's the low down on the food. The meal started with complimentary miso and salad - I found the miso lacking in sodium, hubby liked it. He also ate both salads. The edamame was great, perfectly salted with actual grains of visible salt. Hubby ordered the tuna lovers set and I ordered the sake don. I appreciated that when I asked for it without soy sauce that the waitress understood that I was gluten free and confirmed same. She said they would substitute something (though based on the menu description, it's unclear what). I was then brought the 'gluten free' soy sauce, that said, the 'gluten free' soy sauce was in exactly the same container as the regular and I have zero faith that those aren't regularly mixed. The meals were really quite good, I was surprised by the amount of pickles on mine (over to hubby on that). Hubby loved that his spicy tuna roll was actually spicy. The salmon was good, though the different cuts of tuna were almost indistinguishable. I am not sure if I would go back for in person dining, the restaurant is small with maybe 20 seats and the seats are decidedly uncomfortable. Parking is not for the faint of heart-there is extremely limited street parking and it's at a distance. The adjacent (though not connected) hotel does valet only. The metro parking is 30 minutes only. As a disabled person, I will also note that the doors are not ADA compliant so if that's an issue, be advised. There are ramps going in. Will definitely be calling for take out and recommend it to you as well! read more
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The fish was fresh! And the plates are so pretty! The price was okay. The wagyu was really good read more
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The hostess and waitress was super nice and pleasant. Lighting and ambiance is cozy. And most importantly the sushi was great! read more
2 years ago
Incredible service, great quality sushi, nice ambience, good selection of saki, beers & drinks. I highly recommend Sushi Umi. read more
2 years ago
Just had a splendid dinner at this new addition to Mclean's sushi scene: the service quite attentive. The ambience is minimalist but elegant. I highly recommend trying the place. read more
2 years ago
Sushi Umi is AWESOME! I'm so glad they opened a location in Tysons, as the Herndon was a hike for us. Everything we had here was very good and fresh, definitely one of the best sushi we have had. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive! I loved how chill and spacious the place is, which is perfect for a date night. We will definitely be back, as our goal is to try everything on their menu!! read more
Sushi Umi deserves a 5-star rating for its food presentation, seafood freshness, and friendly service. We were very impressed with its two signature dishes, Taste of Umi and Unagi Kabayaki. The Taste of Umi was served beautifully in a wooden box with nine sample tastings of fresh and cooked seafood. As for the Unagi, we were given two different ways to enjoy the dish. We also tried the Chirashi bowl and loved the selection of sashimi including fresh scallop and raw shrimp. Compared to its exquisite signature dishes, the sushi rolls were good but probably comparable to those of other nice sushi restaurants. The only inconvenience with Sushi Umi's Tysons Corner location is parking. It has limited free street parking available, but it is very conveniently located next to the Metro. read more
1 year ago
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