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    Umai

    4.4 (26 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Miso side soup
    Chan C.

    Pleasantly surprised at how cute it is inside and the food was great. We ordered rainbow poke over salad no rice. The fish and veggies were all very fresh and tasty. The tonkotsu ramen was rich and full flavored. My only negative was the tonkotsu was a bit salty. I add some of my water to tone it down. As for the hot chili oil I ordered on the side .... Once it hit the back of my throat I started to choke... it was hot! Definitely coming back with my sister they have hot and cold sake!

    Menu 2/14/26
    Sean M.

    Super clean, contemporary Asian restaurant. It has a real minimalist feel like a Korean cafe. It felt super chill to walk into. The food is all Japanese-style. You have poke bowls. We got the rainbow poke, which had lots of salmon, tuna, and avocado in addition to a number of veggies. Not on the menu was also a good amount of mango for a hit of sweetness. It was all high quality. It was a huuuuge bowl, too. Definitely worth the $18 considering how much similar quality bowls would go for. There are bento entrees. We got the chicken katsu curry bento, which had a solid portion of chicken katsu with a simple, yet flavorful, Japanese curry along with miso soup, a salad, fried dumplings, and rice. It was a healthy portion of food, and I had to take home half of the chicken and rice. There are also a number of appetizers, donburis (rice bowls), and ramen. The Japanese-style cheesecake for dessert was light, inexpensive, and a good way to end the meal. Not too sweet, iykyk. The family that runs this place is super sweet. They were friendly, attentive, and timely. This would be a great place for a more casual date or a solid bulk meal for all the food you get.

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    Maddie H.

    Umai appears to have recently opened, and it is an excellent addition to the area. Super clean and layback. My boyfriend and I were looking for a light lunch that still offered bold, unique flavors, so we decided to try this new-to-us Japanese restaurant. The service was prompt, with our food arriving ten minutes after ordering. I ordered a bento box, which I found to be a great value given the generous portion size. The chicken katsu was tender and juicy, with a well-seasoned, flavorful crust. The bento included a wide variety of items, making it a very satisfying meal. My boyfriend ordered the donburi bowl. While enjoyable, we felt it did not offer the same level of value as the bento box. Overall, the bento boxes provide the best balance of portion size and price. The little barbecue-style sauce that came with my bento was amazing on the chicken, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish. I would certainly return to Umai in the future when I am in the mood for Japanese cuisine.

    Chantelle G.

    First off the place is super clean and minimal decor. The service is a A+. She was attentive, professional, and made the place feel upscale. It has a very simple menu with some great options from eel to poki, sashimi, and ramen. The fish tasted fresh and soup had lots of flavor. Overall ill come again.

    Gillian T.

    Great new restaurant with ramen, sushi and poke bowls. Food was delicious! Place is modern and clean. Service was fast and servers were very friendly!

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    Kalvin E.

    Drive in from Silverton, was not disappointed. Luckily it wasn't busy so the food comes out fast and hot. Hate to say but love to , huge crunchy crab Rangoon!! Now my favorite!!! Also the rainbow poke was amazing!!! Do try this place we will be regulars here from now on.

    Spicy Miso Ramen

    So excited we finally got to try Umai. Cute restaurant with lots of seating. We had such a great experience! We had the Shrimp Tempura Bento box and Spicy Miso Ramen with edamame appetizer. The food was delicious! There were a lot of menu choices. Fast and attentive service. Can't wait to come back!

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Tom M.

    First time trying this restaurant. We went after lunchtime, and it was empty. The atmosphere was clean and spacious. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and asked for it spicy, even though it's not listed as an option on the menu, the server kindly offered it. We also ordered egg rolls as an appetizer, which came out fresh and crunchy.

    Chicken Katsu Don
    Lizzie S.

    Food was delish and the service was fast and everyone was so nice! Definitely will be back!

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    Super clean fast service and nice atmosphere. Poké bowls are fairly large and come with more fish than rice!

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    The chicken katsu was fine, nothing special, just fine. What killed our experience was that the teriyaki chicken tasted microwaved.

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    9 months ago

    The food was delicious, we got the chicken katsu donburi, seaweed salad, and edamame. Atmosphere and customer service was great! 10/10

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    9 months ago

    Gorgeous restaurant and is very clean! Food was amazing as well! Definitely recommend to anyone. Top spot in town.

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    Ask the Community - Umai

    BonJapan   Yaroku - Kake Udon. Bonito flakes added on top right before eating. Mmmmmm... :-)

    BonJapan Yaroku

    5.0(12 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    super amazing spot. i'm a genius and forgot to take pictures of the food before we finished it but…read moreall i can say is that it definitely overdid my expectations. the guy is so sweet and methodical about how he packs everything, and the food was so so good, pricing is amazing aswell. packed the udon noodles separately from the broth/curry separate from the rice like cmon! nobody does that anymore!! it's cute outside, there's a small seating area as well but we just grabbed our food and went back to our hotel. just passing through Salem but was so glad to find this hidden gem. if i was ever in the area again, this would be my first stop. 31 bucks for two amazing meals and an appetizer in this economy? worth it! definitely check this place out, it's just one person running it but he's got it down. some of the best japanese food i've had in a long time!

    This place is an absolute gem!! We are traveling through Salem and were hungry, daughter was…read morecraving udon so we searched and found this little roadside trailer on Yelp, decided to give it and try and we are so impressed! The food is delicious and packaged very thoughtfully. We got katsu curry, Gomoku Udon, and chicken karage. All are fantastic. Curry has rich flavor and the katsu is perfectly breaded and fried. Dashi broth is seasoned well with an intense fish flavor. Noodles were cooked just right. Chicken karage was a little on the dark side, but still had great flavor. Service was prompt and he was the nicest gentleman! Blink and you might miss it, the location is pretty hidden in a parking lot. Definitely support this small business if you like Japanese cuisine, you will not be disappointed!

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    Kagoshima Ramen House - 13. The Hells Ramen

    Kagoshima Ramen House

    4.0(40 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    To be honest, this place probably deserves closer to three stars, but I didn't quite have the heart…read moreto rate it that low. I know firsthand how challenging it can be for small business owners--especially immigrant-owned businesses. That said, there were several shortcomings that affected our experience. The issues started when ordering. There were two vegetarians in our group, and while many of the ramen dishes listed an option to add vegetables, I wanted to confirm whether the broth itself was vegetarian. Unfortunately, our server repeatedly said she didn't know and didn't offer to check with the kitchen. One ramen listed a miso broth, which is typically vegetarian, but when I asked about that specifically, I received the same response. To be safe, we ordered the clearly labeled vegetarian ramen, while my husband ordered the miso ramen. His dish arrived almost immediately, while the rest of us waited at least 15 minutes longer. When his ramen was delivered, there was no explanation or indication that ours was coming shortly. He tried to eat slowly so we could eat together, but he was nearly finished by the time our bowls arrived. One other small but noticeable issue: it was around Christmas, and the holiday music playlist was extremely limited. We heard the same songs rotate four times, which became a bit distracting. My advice would be to invest more in server training, especially around menu knowledge, and perhaps update the music playlist. With some improvements in service and attention to detail, this place could be much better.

    So are experience it was absolutely on the bland side we purchased multiple items and all had the…read moretaste of plastic and burnt something we really wish the best but this has been a bad experience today not only me but my wife and I both have not finished are meal not even two bites.

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    Teriyaki Bento - Teriyaki Chicken, entrée size (with rice and side salad).

    Teriyaki Bento

    4.0(56 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Check out the department of health report from the Salem Journal. They have open bags of flour in…read morethe kitchen with beetles inside. https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/life/food/2026/08/16/inspections-of-los-dos-hermanos-blackjacks-and-the-rec/91308766007/ Teriyaki Bento Location: 2295 Broadway St. NE, Salem Date: July 30 Score: 86 Priority violations: A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically: handwashing sink in kitchen is used to store dirty saucepans and steel wool. Point deduction: 3 Food-contact surfaces are not cleaned between different raw animal foods, between raw to ready-to-eat foods, or as frequently as necessary, specifically: plastic colander used to store 71 degrees cooked cabbage has heavy brown and yellow soil buildup in the little openings. Point deduction: 5 The premises is not maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests, specifically: observed small brown beetles are present in the flour, but not cornstarch or rice. Flour sack kept open, not stored in container with tight-fitting lid. Point deduction: 6

    Food was delicious during opening time lots of people started to show up right when they were…read moreopening up right after 10 minutes they don't take long on food like 10 min wait. I asked a lady if she has came here and she said it was her 2nd time and now she will always come here because it was delicious. It gave my hopes up and I was satisfied with the taste.

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    Happy Bibimbap House - Bibimbap

    Happy Bibimbap House

    4.5(948 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Customer service is always great, always super kind. Slowly eating my way through the menu and have…read moreyet to find a dish I haven't enjoyed.

    We stopped in here for lunch (2 adults 2 kids) on a Friday a little after 1pm and it was busy! It…read moregot busier after we waited about 5 mins for a table. Plenty of street parking available and the storefront had lovely plants at the entrance. Walking in felt a little crowded and awkward because of the small entryway. But it did look like they have a few booths, tables, window seating, and even a bigger private room in the back. The lunch specials were $9.99 which was an amazing value for sure! I got the Happy Bimbim Bap with chicken and my hubby got the Spicy Pork Bento Box (the bigger one for $15) The friendly staff set up our table and gave us all hot and freshly made green onion pancakes which was a nice touch! (Although it was a little too oily) Our food came out super fast - within 10 minutes of ordering?! The kids and I enjoyed all the veggies and egg for my bimbim bap but the chicken were cut until small pieces were just ok. My husband did enjoy his Spicy Pork with a good amount of spice (they asked him if he wanted spicy) and came with potstickers, California rolls, rice, and a side salad. My daughter actually really loved the green bean banchan and the daikon and kimchi were super delicious too! The owner came to our table to say hi to the kids and each table got watermelon as dessert (the Asian way!) She was so nice and offered extra watermelon for the kids if they wanted it. It also looked like they do a lot of local community work with the homeless and were super involved in providing food to those that need it. Such a lovely local restaurant. If you're in the area definitely come give it a try!

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    Umai - japanese - Updated October 2026

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