I was really excited to try the soufflé pancakes, but they were honestly disappointing. They came out dense and heavy, when soufflé pancakes are supposed to be light, airy, and fluffy. This felt more like a thick regular pancake than anything close to a soufflé. The flavor was okay, but the texture completely missed the mark, which is kind of the whole point. I ended up barely eating it. I don't think I'd order this again, unfortunately. read more

Saw this place on Instagram and thought I'd check it out. The place is nestle in a plaza but inside it's actually very spacious with plenty of seating. You walk up to the counter where there are menus available and you take your order. I didn't see the banana latte from the Instagram post, but they were able to make one for me. Lots of food options as well. I decided to go with the Katsudon with egg, which comes with a miso soup and salad. Sizeable portions and very filling. read more

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I've seen this place on Instagram and my friend's story so I had to try! The place was cute and quaint. Also, the employees were nice. I got a Strawberry Matcha, Aburi Salmon sushi, Onigiri (Salmon Mayo and Tempura Mayo) with Potato Salad and Miso Soup. My friend got the Niku Udon and a sweet chocolate drink (I don't recall the name from the menu). I wish they had their official menu posted on their social media because some of the menu pictures here are outdated. I wanted two things one being the Blueberry Matcha and they didn't have that anymore :( My friend's udon took a while because my order as well as others were coming before her which I wish they prefaced first. When we asked they said it takes a while to prepare carefully. The sushi was so yummy and melted in my mouth. This was first time having onigiri and it was nice and filling. The miso soup and potato salad was okay. My matcha was okay not anything special. I tried my friend's udon and it was really good. I would come again to try their other items! read more

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Caramel macchiato was delicious, and so was my waffle. Bit of a wait for food, but worth the wait. Inside felt very cozy and was nice and clean. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, it feels like one of those influencer hyped spots that looks great in photos but doesn't quite deliver when you're actually there. Food: 3/10 We ordered the Umai Soufflé and the Chicken Katsu. The katsu looked promising, but the taste didn't match. Chicken was bland, and the "egg" was just a few scrambled bits thrown in not much of it either. The soufflé pancake had solid presentation, but flavor-wise it was just alright. Matcha latte? Drinkable, but not memorable. What really killed it was the timing. They told me the soufflé would take 30 minutes, which was fine... but it came out 45 minutes later. Meanwhile, the person I was with got the chicken katsu and it came out in about 20-25 minutes. By the time my pancake showed up, they were nearly done eating. Kinda awkward eating brunch solo at a table for two. Ambience: 5/10 Tucked-away spot that's clean and cozy. But the music was weirdly loud for the vibe they're going for. Service: 3/10 Main issue was how out of sync the food came out. Also, you have to bus your own table. Not a big deal at a casual spot, but when you're dropping $50+ for brunch, it feels a bit off. Price: 2/10 Paid around $50 for two dishes and a latte. The chicken was a miss, the soufflé was mostly for the photo, and the latte was mid. I don't mind cleaning up after myself, but for that price, I shouldn't be doing cafeteria duties. I've had better, more filling brunches elsewhere for less money. Side note: the hours are super limited too, so even trying to catch them open takes some effort. All in all, not somewhere I'd return to anytime soon. Maybe it'll improve, but right now it feels like one of those places that's riding the hype wave without backing it up. read more

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What a wonderful place! Very cute interior. Inside is nice and clean. Great place for an afternoon tea or snacks with friends. Service was excellent! They even gave my kid a free cup of milk since it wasn't on their menu and he really wanted it. Got their aburi sushi ($14). First time having it and it was very tasty. Never saw it at other sushi places. Salmon is seared. Tasted very fresh. Great texture and flavoring with the jalapeño. Kinda like a combination of nigiri and sushi roll. The filling was very minimal but taste was excellent. Would probably try their sushi rolls next time though. Strawberry waffle ($15) was HUGE. Lots of strawberry and 2 scoops of icecream included. My kid loved it. We also had so much leftover. Well worth the price. Would definitely return! Highly recommend! read more

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Came here and we ordered: - Chicken katsu with egg over rice - Matcha latte - Umai souffle pancake The chicken katsu barely had any egg on top, it was barely visible on the chicken. The chicken was soggy, the rice was soggy and I definitely think anyone can make this better at home! They warned us the Umai souffle pancake would take 30 minutes. For 3 small pancakes, I think 30 minutes is too long, especially for the type of service they offer (food brought out on trays, you take care of the trays, plates and trash yourself). The ice cream that came with the Umai souffle pancake was freezer burnt, I think you can get better matcha ice cream from your local grocery store. Overall, I will not be returning. $45 for mediocre food that I think most people can make themselves! Do not order the chicken katsu and only order the souffle pancakes if you have time to wait awhile! I did see other people get sushi, which looked alright. read more

My friend and I have been looking for a new sushi location to try so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately we didn't have time to sit in the cafe and eat so we ordered a carry out. The cafe was nicely sized with several tables to sit at. We were warmly greeted when we walked in the cafe and the lady taking our order explained the menu and made recommendations. I opted for the Sakura Roll and the Yaki Onigiri. The food was freshly made and so good. I will definitely return! read more

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I visited Umai a few weeks ago and I was pleasantly surprised. It's a small cafe so the seating here is limited. The decor is really cute and earthy, with lots of natural wood furniture and plants. I tried the shrimp tempura sushi and umai waffles. The sushi was pretty good, but the waffles were definitely remarkable. They were super light and fluffy and served with fresh bananas and strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The combination was divine, and the subtle sweetness from the ice cream was the perfect touch for the waffles. They do not serve it with syrup, so you might have to ask for syrup if that's what you prefer with your waffles. The service was slow, and that was probably the only bad thing about my experience. It took about 45 mins for me to get my waffle order, and it was not really busy in there when I went. read more

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I just ordered take-out from this place for the first time. I have to say that as soon as you walk in it's such a cute place and I didn't regret ordering from here just by the look of the place. Then the older gentleman handed me my bag and was so sweet. I went home and it was the BEST SUSHI I've had in a long time. I ordered the volcano salmon, Umai signature roll, and spicy tuna roll. I will be back. Thank you for the best rolls I've had in a long time! read more

I absolutely love going to this place whenever I'm in Troy. Ever since I visited Japan, I've been looking for a good place to buy onigiri, and I love the baked salmon onigiri they have here. On top of that, the cafe is super cute and I have worked out of here on numerous occasions. They have a fantastic sweet selection, with over the top pancakes with ice cream, etc. I also really like the sushi options and the matcha lattes. Before you go, I'd be sure to double check their hours because they are closed some days and have some break times they close as well. read more

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I have been dying to try the viral Japanese fruit sandwich and it did not disappoint! read more

Umai Cafe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Ambiance: cute little cafe. Plenty of parking. Wouldn't recommend for large groups over maybe 6 people. Nothing fancy but points for them as they were playing Demon Slayer when we came in . 7/10 Customer Service: everyone was super helpful. This was my first time and I didn't feel rushed to order anything. I went with a friend and though I ordered before her, my food came out almost 15 minutes after her. Otherwise, 7.5/10 Food: I'm excited to go back. My friend and I ordered the shrimp aburi roll, firecracker roll, fried avocado appetizer, and the umai signature roll. Everything was delicious. Solid solid food. They have options for everyone. Excited to return. read more

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Very cute! The food was delicious! However I'd recommend asking exactly what comes on the food if there are any allergies or restrictions! I ordered the chocolate holic waffles- the description only said a bunch of different chocolate items but I received fruit on top as well as the chocolate items. No complaints here, just a warning!! Most of the employees were nice but some of them weren't super welcoming. While the food was yummy, it took a long time to come out. It did seem like there were only a few people working but it took about 30 minutes for my food. The atmosphere is warm and aesthetically pleasing! The Japanese decor was gorgeous and the anime playing on the TV was a nice touch! The place is well kept and cleaned. The entrance isn't super handicap friendly but definitely accessible thru some bumps and humps. It's definitely a little hole in the wall cafe that I think is a nice experience! It's a tad expensive in my opinion, but I think it's a nice place to try! read more

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Soft opening on March 30 and 31st, 2023. Grand opening is on April 5, 2023. Umai cafe offers a variety of food; sweet and savory waffles, coffee and other drinks, and sushi. read more

I ordered the salmon onigiri and I was surprised by the miso soup and potato salad that came with it! Everything was very good and the food came out quickly. Everyone was very nice as well, especially when I had questions about the menu. There was a good amount of seating options, and I can see myself coming back here to study. read more

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This place is a hidden gem, which has a great atmosphere, cute and has K-drama vibes. The food is also delicious. However, our experience today was atrocious. We got there 30 minutes after they opened, but it took us over 2 hours to get our food. I know that this place has only been open for a few months, but I believe they need to either get more kitchen staff, or fix the inefficiencies in their kitchen, as it's ridiculous to be waiting 2 hours for your order. read more

Cute place. Really nice people. Just be aware that orders may take a bit due to staffing. But otherwise, I enjoyed it.

Hidden gem cafe! The cafe is like in one of those cafes in Kdrama movie, it has a nice decor with cafe style lights and cool background music that gives a comfortable cozy ambiance. We were greeted by a sweet young lady, who also prep the food (waffle) for us! Thumbs up for her passion for creating the plate. We tried aburi salmon, tuna, umai signature roll, strawberry waffle n black coffee. Yum! The sushi is out of this world! A perfect bite of burst flavor! This aburi style gives additional umami taste. The waffle is a piece of art, full of colors n flavor! It made me happy just by looking at this plate. It is a generous amout of serving- good for sharing. We enjoyed every bite of it. And a good level of sweet goodness. I highly recommend this cafe! Check it out read more

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Waited 1hr 45min for a drink and appetizers, waited almost 3 hours for a waffle that never showed up. Good interesting concept, but not great experience read more

Sushi was great the adults love the umai rolls kiddos love the volcano roll. The dessert is to die for!!! Ordered the waffle and some drinks. Drinks are very unique and taste really good. The waffle is very generous portion. The fruits are really fresh. Definitely will be back. Cozy place to hang out and great food. read more

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