Umami so good that it has become my go-to spot anytime I visit Ashland! All of the fish is super fresh and tasty, with some flown in daily from different parts of the globe. Knowing that, the price is perfect for wonderful sushi and great service. The staff are friendly, and although they're sometimes slow they make up for it with enthusiasm. The place is a little small but its quaint. Do yourself a favor and sit at the sushi bar if you can. Its an experience and the head chef is super friendly. You may even get a chance to try something new and out of your usual comfort zone. I did, and man were the scallops worth it! read more

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I feel like every sushi spot in Ashland is really solid -- and they all do certain things really well. Overall though, we go to Umami the most, and feel like it's really tough to beat. Awesome food. Super friendly and attentive staff + chefs. And just feels like a really approachable/casual local sushi spot. My one critique that I'll agree with others on is that the portions could be just a bit larger/more. Far from feeling ripped off or anything though. read more

This is a great Japanese food restaurant on Main St in the heart of Ashland and The Shakespeare Festival. It's really just around the corner from the performance venues and a great spot to have lunch before or after a performance. It's a long and narrow restaurant with a sushi bars and some tables along the side of it towards the front of the restaurant. Way in the way is a more private setting for those looking for a more personal/romantic setting. Their sushi is great, if that's what you're craving. I do recommend that no matter what you get You start off with an avocado salad. It's thinly sliced haas avocado on a bed of field greens with a delicious miso dressing. Yes, they have teriyaki chicken, beef, or salmon. They also have a very good Mongolian beef dish, and they make a Mongolian Chicken version of it. Mongolian Chicken may not be as good, but it's probably healthier and it tasted great. The service is also worth mentioning. They're all smiles here. The food came Very soon after Ordering it. read more

Umami - Sushi time! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

I recently visited this spot in Ashland, Oregon. The service was great, friendly and attentive throughout my meal. The restaurant was clean and spacious. The food, however, was a bit hit-or-miss. I started with the fried pot stickers, which were pretty good. I also tried the Crazy Tiger roll and the pork ramen; both were just okay and didn't really stand out. For dessert, I went with the banana tempura, which unfortunately was a disappointment. It lacked flavor and overall just didn't taste good. Overall, wonderful service but the food could use some improvement. read more

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The chef came out from behind the bar to our table to ask about my food allergies. thats never happened before. I was impressed and felt so safe eating there. Then it was also delicious! We had a few rolls, our favorite being the Jessica albacore. Really attentive service overall. read more

We tried the ramen, deep fried pot stickers, a sushi roll, and the banana caramel dessert. The pot stickers were the standout, crispy and flavorful. The sushi roll did not match what was listed on the menu, and the dessert was not very good. The staff also did not seem to know the menu and asked us to look up the item ourselves. Overall, an okay experience with one clear highlight. read more

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Tasty food but minimal portions and slightly expensive! I enjoyed my Spicy Tonkotsu ramen (it was $1 extra to make it spicy). The broth was creamy, savory, and delicious. I was able to clear the entire bowl, broth and all. I do feel like it was a bit expensive for what it was and I wasn't too full by the end. Tried a bite of the Japanese curry as well; tasty but nothing in particularly special. Again, not the biggest portion for the price. Our waiter was so so nice and enthusiastic while serving us. I've never seen someone look so happy doing their job. The place itself was very cozy and small, very quiet as well. An overall good spot, wish I had more stuff to say about the sushi! read more

Umami - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen ($18) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Been coming to this location since 2002, although I am sure ownership has changed many times since then. Finally leaving a review! First, the ambience is bare bones now. It used to be a little fancier and nicer, and now it's just basic. That's the reason for the one-star deduction; it just feels cheap. However, the food is enjoyable and always has been. This visit we ordered the seared ahi tuna salad, and the dressing was standout amazing. Also ordered a sashimi plate and a tempura banana (for dessert). Everything was pretty enjoyable, including the steamed gyoza and shrimp tempura. The service was good, too, which always is pleasant. Glad I finally left a review after 23.5 years!! read more

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It was my last night in Ashland and I wanted to try something new. Some of my friends had eaten here last year, so I thought I'd give it a try. The place is larger than it looks, and I was given a nice table toward the back. I ordered an eel roll, the chicken katsu appetizer (no karaage), and a tonkatsu ramen. The eel roll was really good! The ramen had a really good broth, and I dunked my katsu in it which is what I do with karaage. I also ordered a nice cold Sapporo to wash everything down. The service was really friendly and all the other workers were great as well! The funniest thing was the Jessica Alba-core roll. Had to chuckle about that!Definitely worth checking out! read more

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The moment we walked in the door we were greeted joyfully and welcomed in. Each of the staff members were so kind and lovely. Best service we've had ever! We will definitely go back! read more

Umami - My husband got to try blue fin sashimi. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Excellent fresh sushi and excellent service. Thank you! We will return to enjoy Umami's offerings.

The service was amazing and the food was to die for!! Very authentic and delicious... i have absolute no complaints. Very chill and relaxing vibe in here. read more

Umami - This place is so amazing! I would %100 recommend, it is now my favorite restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Terrible service, very slow. Food was unremarkable and slow to come out. Almost 2 hours from start to finish in a nearly empty restaurant. Chicken tastes like rubber drowned in barbecue sauce. Bad restaurant, would not again read more

I love this place and so sorry to read some of the OLD negative reviews. The service is quick, personal and professional. The chef is quick to engage with you if requested. The fish is fresh each day. I go there alone and the ambiance is welcoming and warm read more

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I ended up here after looking around the area for a dinner spot. There weren't too many people inside on a Saturday night and we were able to get seated immediately. I got the seaweed salad as well as a yellowtail scallion roll. The seaweed salad was surprisingly really good and sat on top of a bed of salad, so I appreciated the extra veggies. I was pretty surprised by how many pieces of the yellowtail scallion roll there were -- they were small, but nonetheless still pretty good. The fish tasted fresh and the rice was also nicely seasoned. Nothing mindblowing, but still good nonetheless! read more

Umami - Yellowtail scallion roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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The broth for the tenkatsu ramen is really good and the noodles were on point. I think the bowl could use some more pork-- I only had two small slices. The other toppings were fine. The egg and bamboo shoots are good. And although using corn and arugula isn't my favorite it did seem to work. We also had a katsu which was what I expect--good but a little dry. We had one vegetable sushi roll, which was actually really good. I look forward to going back for more. read more

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My favorite sushi spot in Ashland, I tried them all. Great cocktails, I'd stick to the sushi thats the star. Amazing service, I felt invited and well received being melanated IYKYK. I will def be back! Our waitress was fantastic. read more

Umami - Last drop of my lychee martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

I hear the sushi is great, however... I haven't been able to get past the Katsu Curry! Only place probably within 300 miles of the Rogue Valley to get authentic Japanese Curry! You can actually taste the butter from the roux they make to tighten it up! Comparable to Coco Curry in Japan! read more

Umami - Chicken Katsu Curry - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Was in beautiful Ashland for a few days. While trying to figure out dinner, I stumbled upon Umami and I HIGHLY recommend it. I had the curry with Katsu! It was delicious!!! read more

Stopped here on our way from Seattle to San Francisco. We started by sharing an order of tuna sushi nigiri. Delicious. Then I had the Miso ramen and Eric had the chicken teriyaki. The soup broth was very flavorful and the soup had a nice balance of noodles, pork, corn, and other ingredients. I wished it had a little more pork. The teriyaki sauce was a nice sweet/sour. The chicken was a little dry for our taste. The presentation, ambience, and service were all very nice. read more

Ordered sushi to go since the kids couldn't keep it together LOL. Lovely presentation, excellent ingredients and easy to order.

Fresh fish well presented with friendly service. The only chef's roll we tried was the Jessica Albacore roll, which was delicious. The space was fine, though it seemed a little worn. Nothing fancy, but a conveniently located, competent sushi spot. read more

Sushi in Ashland? Some might pass based on location, however... don't. Aside from how wonderful this quaint town is, the sushi at Umami is unsurpassed. It was through Yelp that we stumbled onto this small and intimate sushi gem, though don't be fooled, it is much bigger than you would expect. It turns out that I had been here approximately 5 years ago, but due to change in name and ownership, I was unaware until we walked in and I was so happy to have returned. The stars were in alignment. Starting with the staff ~ amazing. 5 Stars in their own right. Our sushi chef Darmanto, assisted by Boon (owner) and Herman took amazing care of us. We were served by Rochana, who was attentive and delightful. Superb Service by all. Yes, roll selections are abundant and they are delicious. In particular we tried the Volcano Roll (fried) and the Kiss of Fire (a california roll topped with fresh mango and salmon w/ spicy mayo in foil and then lit on fire)... not on menu and I'm not certain that is the name... just ask and they will know. It is amazing. I'm more of a fresh sushi person, rolls are just a plus towards the end. If you are going out for sushi, do yourself a favor and pay a few more dollars and get the belly of EVERYTHING. This is also known as Toro. Salmon Belly.... lightly torched for an added flavor and depth... do not miss this. Blue Fin Tuna Belly... OMG. It is like a delicate slice of Kerrygold butter is simply sitting on your tongue, melting and full of delicate flavor. Boon convinced us to try the Wagyu Beef sushi... he gave us all the details and even showed us the certificate of authenticity for our assurance... if they have this... you must. It doesn't feel like you are eating meat. It is delicate, flavorful, and so buttery... perfection. Lets just say that this guy could have sold me a Tesla without a battery.. I would have bought it. His enthusiasm and knowledge are wonderful and right up my alley. Scallops... amazing. Downfall... no Uni. Perhaps it isn't popular enough in Ashland and therefor not worth it for the chef to purchase it, but in all honesty, this is how I end my sushi... every time... except this one. This was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Service ~ 5 Sushi Quality ~ 5 Price ~ very reasonable for what you get Ambiance ~ 5 Not judging us for how much we ate ~ 5+ Thank you very much for an outstanding evening. read more

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My go to sushi restaurant when my friends and I are in town. Friendly service, clean atmosphere and yummy food. Service is always on point and the prices are very reasonable for the dishes. read more

Great ambience- fantastic service - Amazing food ! Had the chicken curry Katsu and my husband had the sushi variety fish platter - 2 types of tuna- salmon -rock cod. The best! read more

Girlfriend and I have been coming here consistently for almost 2 years and the food has always been amazing and the service has always been fantastic. Atmosphere is very nice as well we will continue to come here as it's always a great time. read more

Food is so so. The noodle bowls have little flavor. The seating is very shabby, with some be torn. Many of the seats are near the door and you freeze every time the door opens. The sushi is very good. read more

I've eaten here a few times now and have yet to be disappointed! The food is priced very well, the service is good, the location and ambiance is fantastic, and the quality of the food is incredible. My only feedback is that I wish they had a broader selection of traditional sushi options (ikura, ika, uni, etc), and I wish they packed their to-go orders in a way that kept the food from moving around excessively. This will be my go-to sushi joint from now on! read more

Staff are delightful, efficient snd welcoming. My dinner was "OK". The shrimp roll, cut into half-inch slices, was somewhat dry and and rather bland. . My plum wine was beyond good. Prices are low to moderate. . As usual I pay in cash so the owners can avoid credit charges. ("Only" 5% you say ? Well that's 5 percent if the bill but a MUCH higher percentage of profit. ) read more

The best sushi restaurant. My Roman Empire is I think about the volcano roll at least once a day. read more

Umami - Bottom left- Hawaiian roll. Bottom right- volcano roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Used to be fantastic. [GREED] I had the ork miso ramen for lunch. Delicious, rich broth. [GREED] Came with 1/2 of a marinated egg. Yummy! [GREED] But I had to order an extra one to fill me up. [GREED] Not counting the broth, some bean sprouts and a smattering of bamboo shoots (4 slices), the rest was a big bowl of noodles. Huh?! Oh yeah, 1 paper thin slice of pork! [GREED] Server was lovely and sympathetic, but couldn't help. Manager came over... "This is authentic." He said. Sub text (in my country). I said, "This is all carbs. No protein. He shrugged and repeated... "It's authentic." [GREED] Yes I know there are covid cutbacks, but for the price I'm pretty sure $17.50 for a bowl of noodles and broth isn't "authentic. [GREED] read more

The food was amazing i would definitely go here again. The food came very fast less than 10min wait. Love this place i recommend going here i loved it! read more

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Nice presentations , interesting creations , bold flavors , chill ambiance - Would come again read more

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Over the last Year and a half i have come to find that a dozen dishes I used to enjoy here are different now, curry rice is the most whack shit ive ever seen. Did they fire all the Japanese people? I used to love the sushi, the curry rice, the pad Thai, the ramen, the katsu, and more but ive been ordering them all and haven't been able To finish a single meal here recently. They literally gave me no rice in a curry rice that was like brown mud water, definitely not the thickness that is supposed to be. Maybe they thought no one would know the difference cus they haven't spent time around japanese cuisine. The pad Thai tasted like it had more sugar than anything else on it. The sushi was old smelling and the texture denoted older fish. The ramen is obviously some prepackaged bs. I'm kinda astonished at how much lower the quality has become since covid. :/ read more

This place was unbelievably good! Customer service is perfect. The food is absolutely amazing. Do yourself a favor and try this place.

Excellent food. The avocado bomb was the perfect small lunch, especially with the light-flavored saki. Service was attentive and kind. Loved the background music and peaceful atmosphere. read more

So the restaurant we planned on going to was randomly closed so we ended up here before a show at the Armory. I ordered a coconut martini that was $9 and it was good, but I think they forgot the alcohol... The food arrived quick I ordered phad Thai because I wanted Thai food in the first place. It smelled weird But tasted ok. I had a j-pop that was a tempura battered jalapeño with cream cheese and craw fish Yum! I'd go back for those only. Over all it was just ok But not bad, and we didn't get sick so It was an ok choice. read more

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Excellent service. Wide sushi choice on menu. Located close to the OSF theaters, so a good pre- or post-theater choice,

Where do we start?! We just moved here from the SF Bay Area which has amazing sushi and was looking for a great Southern Oregon sushi spot. We came here and won't need to go anywhere else. Sofia was super sweet and attentive to us throughout our entire meal. The sushi was phenomenal. The super white tuna was so buttery. We also had the agi-dashi tofu. Make sure you request the ponzu sauce cause it was so good we ate the cabbage that came with the tofu by dipping it in the sauce lol. We got the Mount Ashland which had the cutest presentation. I attached photos. If you're looking for great sushi in the valley come to Umami. Take it from a couple Bay Area transplants that it's THAT good :) read more

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Stopped here for a late lunch on our 8 hour drive, and it made the drive far more bearable. The salmon toro (which was a daily special) and avocado bombs were my favorite things. The tonkatsu ramen was also very good. The service was quick and friendly, and the staff were knowledgeable about the different types of fish and menu items. The ginger and wasabi were of great quality. I cant recommend eating here enough! read more

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