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    Umai

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Tonkotsu Ramen, Shrimp App. dumplings  @phidingthefam
    Vince P.

    So who would've thought that the middle of Baja California in Mexico, a delicious ramen spot would have existed. Umai brings a great diversity of asian cuisine to mexicali. Umai aims to be a Japanese and Mexican fusion, and successfully able to do so. The restaurant gets pretty busy, so plan accordingly but it's definitely worth it. We able the Tonkotsu Ramen, Dumplings, Shrimp Brochetas, Chicken Pad Thai, and Shrimp Fried Rice. Like I mentioned earlier, their aim is for Japanese food mixed w/ mexican influences. Therefore, the ramen was probably the highlight of our table. The dumplings and brochetas was good as well, but the fried rice & pad thai were just put together. They weren't bad, but it wasn't anything special. Definitely swing by and get some ramen; in addition, the sushi rolls looked good as well so maybe get some of those! @phidingthefam

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    Sean F.

    I stopped by Umai for lunch during my first trip to Mexicali. It's one of those Asian "fusion" restaurant. In this case fusion means they have a variety of Asian dishes ranging from pho to ramen to bao to pad thai to sushi. It's clean, open and has a good bit of tables. We beat the lunch rush and we're seated immediately. I ordered a jasmine tea which comes iced and with a little sugar added. It was very good. We actually asked for more and they gave us a small pitcher for the table. For food, I ordered the Umai fries as a appetizer. They were great! The fries come with a spicy mayo, hoisin, furikake, onion and I think seaweed. The fries were crisp and the flavors were really well balanced. My main course was the pad thai which comes with a bunch of add ins including chicken, egg, onion peanuts and more. The pad thai was delicious. The noodles had a nice chew and I ran out of noodles before I emptied the bowl. They give you soy sauce that I think was fermented a little to give it a little acidity. Overall it was a nice lunch and at the price point a great spot. For sure recommend if you make it to mexicali. Next time I've got to try some of their bao.

    Spicy Miso Ramen! My favorite!
    Tita A.

    El mejor ramen de la ciudad! Tienen poca variedad de platillos pero todos muy buenos, además de que la atención siempre es genial!

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    Wild J.

    Delicious food, great atmosphere, and super friendly staff. The ramen is delightful!

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    9 months ago

    Food was really good! Big portions as well would recommend if you like noodles.great service and the place looks amazing

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    3 years ago

    Great food and good service! Very clean and chill atmosphere. This is the place to go for good ramen. My husband named it a " super spot"

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    3 years ago

    Very nice and modern restaurant, food is delicious and the drinks are absolutely the best, the staff was friendly and helpful.

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    8 years ago

    Everything we tried was really good. I love the ramen and the spicy shrimp. The staff is really friendly. Very good prices.

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    6 years ago

    Delicious and versatile food options for all dietary needs and excellent customer service! Great ambience too.

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    Love your bao it taste fresh and the ingredients compliment each other so well .

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    I've been a loyal customer of Sakura for years, but sadly, my recent visits have made me question…read morewhether I'll be coming back anytime soon. While the Teppanyaki remains a strong point and it's still a great venue for family parties and events, the Sushi and Sashimi quality has deteriorated significantly over time. With Todays visit, I started with the Hamachi Aji, which is Yellowtail served in yellow Aji sauce. When it arrived, the fish was practically swimming in the sauce, giving me an immediate impression of what was to come. The dish was overwhelmingly sour, with a mixture of lime juice and yellow sauce that reminded me of a Mariscos type aguachile dish, but without any of the expected spice. I wasn't a fan of the sourness, as I personally prefer sashimi in its pure, unadulterated form. By the time the Yellowtail reached our table, it was cooked in Lime juice. When I shared my feedback with the waiter, he explained that this particular dish was supposed to have a citrusy flavor and suggested it might not be to my taste. While I understand that regional differences exist, I've dined at many sushi restaurants, and this approach just didn't sit well with me. Next, we tried a sashimi sampler, which included yellowtail, tuna, and salmon. Unfortunately, it was more of the same disappointment. The salmon had a distinct "briney" smell and a mushy texture, making it almost inedible. The tuna was bland and had a new borderline salty taste, while the yellowtail was the only fish that seemed passable, with decent texture and flavor. It's clear that the quality of the food has worsened over the years. I first visited Sakura back in 2001, and I've watched it decline in both freshness and preparation these last few years. To add insult to injury, after I expressed my concerns to the waiter, I overheard him talking to the kitchen staff about my comments, and they were laughing about it in the back. That really left a bad taste in my mouth--not only was the food subpar, but the lack of professionalism in handling feedback was disappointing. I didn't bother checking Yelp reviews before my visit because I've been coming here for so long, but after this experience, I'm definitely going to be more cautious about my next dining decisions. I won't be returning to Sakura unless I see a marked improvement in both the food and service.

    La comida es muy buena pero me quedó muy mala experiencia cuando el mesero estaba exigiendo la…read morepropina sin darse cuenta que ya la habíamos colocado, con una actitud de muy mal gusto estaba haciendo comentarios a otros empleados. Por la prisa que teníamos de retirarnos no le pude comentar eso al gerente. Es una lástima ese trato de una persona cuando por lo general el resto de los empleados ofrecen muy buen servicio.

    Umai - asianfusion - Updated May 2026

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