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    Umami Express

    4.3 (27 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Organic Tofu Rice & Cabbage Bowl
    Cindy C.

    So good! Fresh ingredients, tastes homemade and healthy! Love it! So glad to have this healthy lunch option. I ordered the Tofu bowl with cabbage, lemon garlic soy sauce and the chili oil crunch. I like that they use paper bags and boxes. No plastic. Love the hand-written thank you note! Will definitely order from here again.

    Protein bowl
    Amanda G.

    Y'all, yes this is operating out of the ghost kitchen/ carryout place on Western. And, it's delicious! I ordered once on Uber eats and once for pickup. It's been delicious. I'm so happy to be able to order something with great protein and veggies nearby. They have followed my order notes and even took the time to thank me for on Uber. It's definitely a new regular spot.

    Chicken Rice Bowl
    Detroit R.

    Listen to me, if you're debating on whether to order here....DO IT NOW!!! I was in LA for a quick business trip and wanted something healthy. Umami Express did not fail. I ordered the chicken rice bowl, smoothie and chicken rice & cabbage bowl. All bowls were absolutely ahhhmazing. Very healthy, delicious, fresh and full of flavor. Everything was natural and made of quality products. Can't wait to order another bowl. This will now be my "go to" when I'm in LA, wanting something healthy. So enjoyable and appetizing!!!! Highly highly recommend. I was also very appreciative of the "Thank you" note on my takeout box. Truly fabulous!!!!!!

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    Healthy and delicious. Got it off door dash and it travels well. Not much more to say.

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    Uber eats ...late night ....delicious giant portion. Got the tofu cabbage bowl....awesome. Thank me later.

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