We were so excited to try this sushi place after hearing the background of the head chef. It did not disappoint! Sushi was super fresh, probably the best in Omaha. Considering we are in Nebraska, this place deserves 5 stars. Service was great, very friendly. The atmosphere is kind of a basic and simple sushi place, but the food is amazing. - Garlic soy edamame (4/5): love the intense garlic flavor. Very savory and delicious - Sashimi and sushi for 2 (5/5): so fresh. I loved the fatty tuna the best. Salmon and medium fatty tuna were also amazing. They were almost melting in my mouth so good. The other sashimi were the white fish, mackerel, yellowtail, and others I can't recall. Everything was really good. The rolls were tasty as well. We love this place and will come back whenever in Omaha! read more

Umami - Sushi and sashimi for two - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

Some of the best hot & sour soup in town. I really like their chicken lo mien and my girlfriend really likes their sushi. read more

Not sure how I haven't reviewed Umami yet! In my opinion, this is by far the best sushi in Nebraska. It's actually the place that made me like sushi to begin with. I started out just eating the lo mein (which is AMAZING), graduated to a few simple rolls, and now I've eating several raw nigiri and trying the specials every time we go. Chef is the best, and always makes sure we're treated well at the sushi bar. Jay, the manager, knows us by name, and loves to suggest new options for us to try! There is not much to the aesthetic, but man the food is next level!! You have to go read more

As usual, Umami for the win!! For this month's go with my Amex Gold Card Grubhub credit, I went with the Omaha Steak roll. It seems to be a play on Yoshitomo's wagyu roll, and they did a good job on it. It had good flavor and the steak was tender. I'll be looking for this one in August I presume! See you next month, Yelpers! read more

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Excellent chef, with impressive culinary credentials. The service was great as well. An unexpected find in the Omaha area. It is a nondescript building, but inside it was excellent and food was fantastic and rivals some of the best high end restaurants I have visited! read more

This is the best sushi in Bellevue, and rivals that of most sushi places in Omaha. Everything tastes fresh and delicious. This is my favorite place to take out of town friends and family. I highly recommend their egg drop soup, as it's the best I've ever had. As a treat, try the Japanese A5 Wagyu and Bluefin Tuna sushi, it's a treat! read more

My husband and I were craving sushi. We actually made it a weekday lunch together. The restaurant was very cute, big, but seating was set up to have plenty of privacy. We each ordered the shrimp tempura bento box. We ordered a dynamite roll to share. Everything was delicious, just wish some were a bit warmer, came out room temp. We each got the ginger salad. The waiter was very friendly and gave suggestions. read more

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It's a good experience visiting here. Having a great sushi. It's looks very clean inside and kitchen. Good presentation on sushi. Deducted points on my server not washing hands before serving. read more

Tons of options and the wait staff is very friendly. Only thing I would change is to have picture menu for those of us that aren't experienced in this type of food. read more

When you first walk in it has a comforting atmosphere with sushi chefs to the right, whipping it up and having fun while doing it! I forgot our waiters name, but he was very kind, and took caee of us 110%. We first ordered the Miso soup, and it was very comforting! You could tell it's authentic, and packed full of love and flavor. Now I'm not a seafood person whatsoever, but the sushi was so elegantly plated, and my fiancé enjoyed every bite of it! This has become one of our favorite sushi spots by far. It's worth the extra splurge at Umami to be treated like damn near royalty! I got the teriyaki chicken, with a side of fried rice. The rice was very moist, and very flavorful. The teriyaki sauce itself is decadent and unlike any other teriyaki I've had. It's a fun atmosphere, with serious deliciousness! If I could vote 100 stars I definitely would! read more

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Hands down one of my favorite places to go. Jay who knows me and my husband by name is GREAT!!! Always smiling , always on the move. We LOVE their fresh oysters . Staff is always friendly and very attentive. Soft Shell Crab another of our favorites is always fresh and served with an excellent ponzu sauce. Their hibachi is very filling and comes with choice of protein , vegetables , salad soup and fried rice . You can't go wrong with their rolls , they are cut so that you can eat the whole piece in one bite. They can get really busy during peak times , but everyone who is working , quickly clears the tables and prepares them for the next person QUICKLY , which you don't see that at a lot of other restaurants . read more

The food is great! They have really good waiters and chefs! The environment around us was looking good and clean! It's a great place to come to if you really badly want japenese food! I really recommend it! read more

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First, Umami is not one of those expensive, high end sushi restaurants that serve one piece for $5. This is a cozy, casual restaurant that is ALWAYS full and very welcoming. You may have a clerk at one table and the mayor at the next. And the food, the appetizers and sushi, tremendous. The fried calamari app is so crisp on the outside and tender inside, we get it every time. Edamame is overflowing in the bowls. Yakitori and the rest and always flavorful. We prefer the individual sushi pieces and they have a wide selection. Salmon, uni, eel, everything fresh and tight. We always end with the miso soup to settle everything. We're always full, and stay full. We're back every couple of weeks! read more

The restaurant itself smells super weird. It's like a musty, wet odor that they try to clean it but the smell itself will never go away. However, the sushi slaps so that's all I care about. Solid sushi joint that I like better than all the places in Omaha, and the parking situation is better. They have a huge lot. read more

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Went to Umami yesterday and was pleasantly surprised with the interior of the place and the food. The rolls that I got were delicious and made me wanting more. We also got some pork gyoza (not pictured). They were good, nothing too special! My bf got the steak and chicken hibachi. It tasted really good but the fried rice was more soggy than fried. The service was great! We had a new employee take our order and she was splendid. Always came around at the perfect time. I will say that this is one of the best sushi places that I've been to around in the area. Will definitely be going back! read more

Umami - Steak and Chicken Hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

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It tasted very very tasty. The sushi for 3 was almost enough for my party of 5. It came out with not too long of a wait. The waitress that we got was very nice and she got our stuff out to us very quickly. read more

Huuuuge fan of this place! Neat and beautiful interior. I read about them in an Eater article about the best places to eat around Omaha. So I went for lunch with a few coworkers. The menu options are numerous and impressive. You could get curry, katsu, hibachi, sushi, and more! Really cool specials as well. Food came quickly, payment was fast and easy even though we all wanted separate checks. I ordered the 1504 Bellevue roll and it was creative, tasty, and filling! I also ordered the shrimp shumai steamed. I hope this becomes a regular lunch spot for me and coworkers! read more

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Umami doesn't take reservations for small parties but even if the place is packed they were so speedy to get us a table so don't be scared! So many options on the menu to choose from. Lots of vegetarian options as well. VERY friendly and helpful staff. This is a gem in Bellevue. read more

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Best sushi place around. The fish is always incredibly fresh and the food comes out quickly. we tried the white tuna carpaccio and the Snow White roll (without mayo) tonight for the first time and we're probably going to get them every time we come here now. Sooo good. read more

Umami - White Tuna Carpaccio Appetizer - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

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I have to Umami is such a great surprise. Specially for in a random spot in Bellevue Ne. The sushi is absolutely amazing ! We don't go down to Bellevue very often but might have to start going more often. Ordered the Non stop hot tuna roll, jalapeño roll and the crispy yellowtail sashimi. All 3 were absolutely scrumptious! I also had a crispy salmon skin hand roll. It was perfect! I will absolutely be going back soon. Oh wait the shishito peppers are also a must read more

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This has been our go-to sushi for years now since they opened. I have never had a bad experience or bad food here. Their sushi is top notch, and rivals even the most popular local sushi restaurants. I always stick with my regular sushi combo, but I have also shared a sushi platter with my wife. My daughter always orders the chicken katsu (closest to chicken tenders) and she has never been disappointed either. The layout is nice with plenty of tv's for viewing games or whatever may be on. Servers have always been attentive and pay attention to your requests. Highly recommend, this is a jewel of a place tucked back in Bellevue and should be recognized as one of the top sushi places in all of Nebraska. read more

Mercedes was an amazing server who guided us with our meal. We've gone here multiple times but it's always good to try other options. We had an assortment of sushi and sashimi, as well as the sushi lover (where chef picks and curates a mix of sushi for you - loved this !). Wagyu, toro, octopus app, aji fish app was interesting - they fry the fish and you pick at the head and fry bits. Great presentation ! Jalapeño roll wasn't our fav. But the toro (fatty tuna) and waygu was buttery goodness. Always a treat and at 6pm we were able to get the last booth. It was jamming tonight ! Chef's read more

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NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT... At first I gave this place four stars, but the Pad Thai was so good I discounted the freezing wind from the air conditioning....and the miniature spring rolls and gave it five stars. Pad Thai is one of my favorite dishes, but I have quit ordering it to overcome all the disappointment my recent experience has given me, so I asked the host to turn up the temp--which he did--and ordered spring rolls and Pad Thai anyway. The spring rolls were delicious but tiny and $5. FIVE BUCKS FOR THAT? Yep. From their point of view it was a perfect appetizer because it left you wanting more, but I will not order them again. And then came the noodles. Man oh man. The serving was ample and the best Pad Thai both east and west of Bangkok. The plump Air Force, flight-suited crew member seemed to be enjoying her's, too. Too much, I'd say. read more

Umami - If you can see them, these are delicious spring rolls. Maybe they should use smaller plates. - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

The service was the best!! I have been to Umami several times and food has always been DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend this restaurant! You will be happy you went!! read more

Stellar sushi in Nebraska? In Bellevue? Yes. Yes. Even my mom, an avid hater of sushi, loves this place. The variety of rolls with shrimp in them is a big pleaser when my mom. And I have to admit that the coconut shrimp roll is darn tasty. And there's loads of options to choose from! And every single one is darn tasty. The crunchy fried rolls are big hit with me. And the one topped with lobster salad. And... Well, all of them. All of the rolls are done perfectly. They're not too loose. They're not too big. They're just right. I never would've thought I'd find a sushi spot that pleased the entire fam. But here we are! We use the order ahead feature on the website and just pick it up and bring it home. Easily one of the best sushi places I've experienced! read more

Umami - Sushi roll carry out - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

This is often listed as one of the best restaurants in Omaha for a reason. There's very few places you can order JUST a piece of fish and it's delicious. That tuna in the picture I posted? It had the same mouthfeel as better. I cannot say enough positive things about our waiter. We had DIVERSE needs. I love sushi, wife hates it, and dad needed something to pair with whiskey. He helped everyone at the table find something they liked. I am a critic of tipping culture in the US but I enthusiastically tipped above my normal threshold. The weirdest thing is the atmosphere! This location was clearly built as something else. Like a Pizza Hut or Sizzler maybe? It certainly is not modern but it is a top tier restaurant now. This just adds to the fun and mystique! read more

Umami - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

This is the real deal!! Would have never imagined finding such an authentic down to earth sushi place in Nebraska! I just moved from San Francisco and thought I'd never be eating sushi here but I've finally found my place! They fly in fish and wasabi from japan. Their daily special menu is where you'll get the freshest items in season. Of course they have your standard rolls, bento boxes, and such as well. Great for families, not super fancy, trendy, or expensive. Love it and will be driving back down here often! read more

Umami - Chef Zheng serving up some Kama toro! - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

Great food. Great service. Some of our family favorites are general tso's, sweet and sour chicken and all the rolls! Definitely recommend!! read more

Umami - Out-of-Control Roll and Coconut Shrimp Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

Some of the best sushi I've ever ate. Got the 1504 Bellevue roll, rainbow roll, and super tempura roll. I also got the duo toro roll - incredible. Service was friendly and prompt. Water was always full and the servers were very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. They gave great recommendations! For good sushi, I would pay a little bit more; Umami is worth it! Great ambiance for celebrations or just a yummy dinner. read more

Umami - 1504 Bellevue Roll, Duo Toro Roll, Super Tempura Roll Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

I came here one day wasn't sure about the place. The guy Jay works and takes orders. Was extremely nice, funny and friendly. He made me feel so welcomed. I ordered the shrimp and steak. The steak was extremely cooked to my liking. The crab Rangoon was pretty good. I like coming inside and watching the sushi guys make sushi. The place always has people at the tables. It's a nice restaurant. read more

Umami - Shirimp Steak and Shrimp Hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

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Great food and cost is good for what you get have been here several times constantly good every time

I love this place, I discovered it when I first moved to Bellevue. I was looking for some great Asian food and I read the reviews on Umami. Then I looked up the menu on their website and noticed they had a chef that had started out in New York and he has an impressive bio. I decided I had to try it and have been coming back ever since. This time I had the shrimp and steak hibachi. The steak was tender and cooked to perfection. The sauce was delicious, I loved the salad and soup that come with it as well. I plan to continue to go every time I return to try even more items on their menu. Service is always great and the food is always perfect. They have an excellent drink menu. From the outside it doesn't look impressive and the inside is not fancy but the food is great! read more

Umami - Steak and shrimp hibachi. It was delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

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Umami became my home away from home while visiting Nebraska for work. Umami has friendly service, positive hole in the wall vibes, delicious food, and reasonable pricing. Service: always A+ service here. Everyone is always super friendly and quick to get you in and out. The waiters are knowledgeable about their menu and gave great suggestions when I wanted to try something different. Very family friendly feelings all around. Also very spacious and clean inside. Large - extensive menu surprisingly, not only do they have sushi but regular teriyaki, teppan, and other meals on the menu. My favorites: for starters their avocado salad is beyond delicious. HUGE chunks of avocado plus a ginger mustardy dressing that was unlike anything I've ever tried before - such a simple starter but delish. Also you'll laugh but how does this spot have some of the best egg drop soup ever? I know egg drop soup is pretty basic but this one here is so flavorful and a bit on the thicker side which I like. Now for the sushi - always on point. I like that they don't make these crazy big rolls that fall apart. Rather the bites here are delicate and small - good for a date night as you won't be making a mess or looking awkward as you eat haha. Some associate small rolls with being skimpy but here they are just perfect. The fish always tastes fresh and the sauces are pretty good. I'm a sucker for their spicy salmon roll and rainbow roll. If your in the area please give umami a shot. Small businesses like these deserve a chance as the atmosphere, food, and price point are 5 star worthy for a proper hole in the wall neighborhood spot. read more

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Had some excellent vegetable pad thai here today. The egg drop soup was quite good. Service was very good.

I've never had a bad piece of sushi from Umami and I always look forward to the inventive preparations. We always try to pick a favorite, but rarely can! If you like rolls, I'd recommend just getting a good variety. You really can't go wrong. We always love the rock shrimp tempura, but on this occasion we decided to try the Aji trio. With the Aji Trio appetizer, the chef presents the fish, with the raw preparations, then they take the fish bones and fry them and return them to the table. Once fried they taste like a kettle cooked potato chip! Highly recommend experiencing this! The service is always delightful and attentive. Love Umami! read more

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Best Egg drop soup ever!! Everything I have tried is delicious! I never pick the same thing! read more

Umami - Out of Out-of-Control Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

Great place to eat and fair prices. The rolls were a good size and overall tasted great! The staff were friendly, the music (jazz) was great too and they weren't too busy so we got our food quickly. We would come again but were from out of state. read more

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I saw this restaurant on my insta feed and decided to go on a whim and I am so happy that I did! I think it's one of the best sushi restaurants. I walked in, ambiance was chill and super clean. I was able to sit at the bar and watch my sushi being made. The service was awesome! I had the server choose my meal and he picked out some rolls that are most popular. Fish was super fresh! Talk about a gem in Bellevue! I'm already planning my return. Thank you for the excellent meal! read more

Umami - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska

Two of the sushi rolls were terrible. They smelled , looked and tasted old and rotten. We told our server they did not taste right and we didn't like them and he didn't care. His service was not great. He was very pushy. He did not give us time to look at menu and was very quick to get us out of there. He didn't thank us for coming or anything. Made us seem like an inconvenience. The rest of our sushi rolls and crab Rangoon were good. read more

Umami is a breath of fresh air to the Bellevue area that seems a bit inundated with fast food restaurants. Focusing on Sushi, but also offering non-sushi options (orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, vegetables, etc), Umami does about as good of a job a sushi place can do in the middle of the US. Seating is very expansive, with tables and booths, and I've never had a problem getting right in, even during the Offutt lunch rush. The inside definitely has a more casual feel than places like Blue or Yoshitomo. I have tried most of the roll options (spicy tuna, tuna, salmon, eel, etc), and even a bit of the Sashimi. The rolls are great, on par with some of the other good sushi joints around town. Label me a bit of a snob, but I have never been able to enjoy Sashimi in Nebraska, it just always has a bit of a fishy taste that ruins it for me (just not as fresh as coastal cities). The lunch bento box is my go-to. It runs around $9, comes with an entree (sushi, teriyaki chicken, etc), a soup and salad, rice, California roll and fruit! All in all, Umami is a great lunch spot for those working in the Bellevue area, or a nice casual dinner spot. read more

Umami - Sushi rolls - Japanese Near Me - Bellevue, Nebraska