Ordered from Umami yesterday and I cant stop thinking about it. We ordered a chicken rice bowl with avocados and it was a perfect combination of tasty and healthy. It came with vegetables, rice ,avocado, chilli oil and one other sauce. It looked so tempting that I literally couldn't wait to dig in and forgot to take a picture of the food. It was a pretty looking bowl for sure! 10/10. Will order from here again when I am back in pasadena for sure!! read more

Ordered on DoorDash cus wanted something healthy. I got the wagyu w cabbage. Sesame garlic sauce + chili crisp oil. So good!! That sauce is stellar, the beef cooked and seasoned well, healthy & filling! Highly recommend :-) it was also a cute touch that they added "thank you" with a heart on my takeout box read more

I recently got Umami Express delivered for lunch at work and wasn't expecting much, but I couldn't stop thinking about it for the rest of the day! I ordered the rice and cabbage bowl with juicy chicken. The chicken was so juicy, tender, and salty. The rice was chewy, and the cabbage was crunchy. So flavors aside, the textures were perfect. And then it was all so well seasoned.... with great sauces and chili crunch on the side?! Plus it was affordable.... I could get it every week. read more

So this is a new concept that I've encountered. This pick-up only spot is not an actual restaurant; it's partnered with 9-10 food services and you select which food service you want, you place your order on the digital kiosk, and you pick it up at a locker. So you don't actually talk to anyone or see anyone behind the scenes. I drove by this place and was intrigued. I went with Umami Express because I liked the name (lol) and it took me a while to figure out how the whole thing works. I went with the Pork Shoulder rice / cabbage option, with spicy orange sauce and extra chicken and avocado. The whole thing came out to $18, which I think is reasonable. I think I only waited about 10mins from the time I placed my order to when it came out - not bad at all! Once ready, you get a text that says which locker to pick up your order, and a link to unlock the locker (so make sure you opt in to getting texts!) There was a box full of delicious food, so you get a lot for your money. It's literally food-to-go, so don't expect any fancy plated meal lol! I found the food quite tasty, and surprisingly generous with meat. I do recommend adding extra protein if you want meat in every bite. It also could've used more sauce - perhaps there was an option for extra, but I missed it. Great spot for fast, healthy food on the go! read more

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I love fast food which is also healthy and I am especially a fan of bowls. Although the flavor of the chicken cabbage bowl was fine, it lacked protein and was primarily cabbage and rice. It definitely didn't match the photos of other reviewers. The little chicken I had was very good but I feel a bit cheated. read more

Ordered on doordash -- wanted something healthy and tasty and found Umami Express. I got the Chicken Rice Bowl with szechuan chili oil crunch and lemon garlic soy sauce. The flavors from the sauce could've been stronger, but this could just be me needing to adjust my palette back to healthier foods after being so used to eating processed/fast food. I loved the tofu and water chestnuts to give it that nice crunch. Overall pretty good value if you're looking for something tasty and healthy! read more

Great food at excellent prices. Will definitely be ordering from them again. The service was pin pint and they understand customer service.

The food was tasty and of good quality overall. However, I ordered the Protein Lovers Bowl, and it was missing the chicken -- a key ingredient. I tried calling the restaurant to resolve the issue, but no one answered. I had seen a similar complaint in another review and chose to give the benefit of the doubt, assuming it was a one-time mistake. Unfortunately, it seems to be a recurring issue, which points to poor quality control. When a major component of a dish is consistently left out and there's no reliable way to contact customer service, it's hard to rate this higher than 2 stars. read more

The food was really good nice and grilled little ribs with rice and steamed bok choy nice little healthy portion ! Must try

Needed to grab a quick dinner before getting on the road. This was a perfect spot! First time with this kiosk ordering/pick up but great for my situation. Chicken cabbage bowl was so delicious and gave me enough energy to get home from my 2 hr drive. Not a sit down spot so just expect to grab and go! But I am craving another bowl already!! read more

I was solo & looking for something healthy, tasty & relatively easy on my stomach before I had to fly all day & settled on this location - so glad I did! Ordered the wagyu bowl with rice & then the creamy garlic sauce & Szechuan chili oil (probably not so easy on my stomach, but tasty!). Also added the smoothie! So good! Ordered delivery - was trying to have a low-key night to myself, it was quick & prompt at least in that capacity - but I must say, seeing the business's response to customers on Yelp gave me a very warm feeling inside and was half the reason I ordered from here. Although I can't speak on the aesthetics of this establishment, my heart & tummy are happy - I highly recommend Umami Express and if I find myself back in LA soon I'll most definitely be bringing my S/O here. Great business model, great oversight, well executed. read more

Really solid for the rare occasions I feel guilty enough to eat more healthy. Quick easy ordering pickup. Not really a salad guy but the protein greens was definitely good at a reasonable price point. I will be back read more

Best food in the industry me and my wife order from here on a regular basis taste and quality in each bite

Seriously high quality, healthy food at a great price and, despite picking the food up from a locker via a website link, very friendly and thoughtful. Order food from here or regret it till the end of time! read more

My GF and I were looking for a fast and healthy meal. Umami delivered on that! It was super good and the meal was delivered fast.

Couldn't find it the first time I went, (gps led me to the alley entrance of a parking lot behind) and the front desk guy wasn't nice... (he is always eyes on his phone, and has never made eye contact on subsequent visits) BUT WOW!!! The food was so much better than I expected. Definitely worth everything else, especially since they're open late. Ambiance? It's a ghost kitchen, so nothing to mention there, other than parking is easier, and safer, at the Rite Aid next door. read more

Only missing stars are for pick-up only, no seating available, and parking is not always easy, especially late night when everything else is closed. Food is BEYOND excellent! I would eat here every day. read more

I'm on the fence with how I feel about Umami Express. My husband and I were in a rush and were looking for healthy food that we could pick up quickly since we had somewhere to be. I came across Umami express on Yelp, and it peaked our interest, so we placed an order, and it was ready within 20 minutes, which was awesome. We both got a Protein Lover Rice & Cabbage Bowl with the garlic sesame soy sauce and the Szechuan chili oil crunch. The portion size was really large, so I definitely would say the cost is pretty affordable given that we both had leftovers. Unfortunately, both of our bowls seemed to be missing the chicken and only had pork and tofu. There was still plenty of protein, but it was a bummer to not get to try the chicken. We also did not have a way to call the store to let them know of the mess up in our order. The tofu was okay, but it was a little dry (maybe because we came at the end of the night?), and the pork was pretty good. I really loved the chili oil crunch. We both weren't particularly fond of the garlic sesame soy sauce, so I would definitely try one of the other sauces if we ever come back. Overall it was decent. I really like that I can get a meal here that is gluten-free and refined sugar free, but I would probably go with different proteins the next time. read more

Yummy, healthy, and reasonably-priced bowls. I especially like the shredded chicken and tofu. Start your year right with nourishing food. I'll be coming back soon. read more

Pretty tasty, decently healthy meal for a good price! I ordered the the chicken bowl on DoorDash, and hoped for the best. Glad it didn't disappoint! I noticed they had other locations around SoCal so they must have had some success. Will order again. read more

This is a kitchen not a restaurant and the food is truly awful. It seems like you're getting gourmet level Wagyu beef and it is NOT wagyu. It's akin to the lowest grade of pot roast. To add the the weirdness of this cafe that doesn't exist, they messed up my delivery and I COULD NOT GET THEM ON THE PHONE. They direct you to outside lines for your delivery service and ABSOLUTELY NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE. I got transferred to Postmates and they couldn't see any sign of them triggering a delivery. They refunded my money and 90 minutes after I ordered I finally decided to go to the "restaurant." A nondescript, janky building with no signage that says "AllGood." I went inside and explained the problem and my food was there waiting for Uber Eats. I did not order thru Uber Eats. Avoid. Below par food and it's actually a factory like kitchen that cooks the meals for "restaurant" fronts. I can't imagine that's conducive to 5 star food. Because of the business owners response, I'm raising my rating to 4 stars so I don't mess up their new ratings and because their pork made delicious enchiladas the next day. Really good pork. I supported local restaurants and business during COVID and I miss the long time local places that didn't make it. Some places that had been running for 60 years I'm still mourning. It's like losing family. I will try this place again. read more

the food was AMAZING. I got the protein lover greens bowl with a sesame sauce and the chili oil and it was perfect. The food was so fresh and I got my food so much faster than they said I would! The guy helping at the front was so lovely too. Fast, convenient, and delicious! read more

Umami Express - Looked more beautiful before I walked 20 minutes to sit down and eat it I swear - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We ordered delivery and the food was really good! Awesome sauce and veggies were perfectly done. We had the forbidden rice and cabbage bowl with sesame garlic soy sauce and organic tofu. Will definitely be ordering in the future! read more

Those shredded pork combo are something really addictive. I order that almost everyday.

I was a little skeptical about trying this place but I'm glad I did. The food is fresh and the flavors are great. If I had to give any kind of feedback at all, the only thing I could say is to give wider straws for the smoothie. read more