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    Umami Express

    4.3 (20 reviews)
    Open • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Fresh cabbage, steamed and chopped veggies, and delicious pork
    Karen C.

    I ordered delivery on GrubHub and the food is amazing! The packaging itself could be higher quality, but they did a great job of putting the right proportions in the bowl and it's exactly as it was described on GrubHub

    Organic Tofu Greens Bowl
    Crystal W.

    If I were to have a checklist of the meal I'd want to marry, this checked off my boxes. vegan gluten free healthy delicious I cannot praise how much this hit the spot. Fresh ingredients and quickly made. Ordered the organic Tofu Greens Bowl, added tofu, with an extra garlic sesame soy sauce dressing. I would order from their Oakland location when I worked in the bay and ecstatically floored they're in my hood. Service the same from the Bay to Sac. Fresh ingredients, gluten free, vegan options.

    Receipt but they didn't put any chicken although I added pork. Got pork only
    Nita R.

    Overall I would give them 4 stars my food was fresh, it was quick and timely. The pork was flavorful, enough salad to cover a few additional meals, if necessary. However, I will not give them a four because I added pork, which was an extra charge and then there was absolutely no chicken on my meal. I have the garlic key, lemon or something sauce. It was tangy and they gave you plenty. I'd probably try the spicy sauce next time. This is a pick up spot so you order your food and basically pick it up out of a locker. You don't actually get service from any particular person. We went inside and ordered at the kiosk, then went and sat back in the car. There are some CD individuals walking by but other than that I think with a lot of redevelopment things may get better and maybe they'll stay open later. There is no ambiance as you're just picking up your food from a locker. If I wanted something really healthy to eat that was tasty I would definitely go back again.

    Protein Lover Rice & Cabbage Bowl
    Jennifer C.

    I loved the protein lover rice bowl! I loved the mixture of different protein and all the veggies and love forbidden rice, it's my favorite rice! Lots of food and yummy dressing! I also order green smoothie too.... I will definitely order from here again!

    Wagyu rice bowl with garlic sesame soy sauce.
    Makenzie M.

    4/5 Stars - Food was GREAT but because this is takeout only I'm giving the restaurant 1 less star. I suggest you try it. I ordered the wagyu rice bowl with the garlic sesame soy sauce. 5/5 Unfortunately take out will never be 100% fresh by the time you bite into it, but the meat was flavorful and tender. The rice was well cooked and filling and the added veggies made this dish taste and feel fresh. The garlic sesame sauce tasted like a sesame paste with soy sauce added. The sauce was good and they give a decent portion but I'll try another next time. I prefer a sit down restaurant with a comfortable, trendy atmosphere where you know the food is fresh to the table. So -1 star purely based on the fact that it is takeout only.

    Michelle C.

    Oh I'm a big fan of this place. It may become a problem. Was looking for something high in protein, and tasty, and this place did not disappoint. Super yummy blend of meats, veggies, and rice and definitely enough for more than one meal. Can't speak to service or ambience since this was a door dash situation. Good luck to this new business I'm sure you will do well!!

    Wagyu beef rice bowl, pickled onions, chicken, avocado, garlic sesame soy sauce, and chili crunch.

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    This food was delicious. So happy to have a healthy and tasty option near by! We will be ordering from here all the time!

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