Umami Express is owned by the same company as Ben's Fast Food and Palmita - all three offer delicious, healthy, affordable boxes, perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. Umami Express is their Asian equivalent - very similar flavor profile to Ben's, but with Asian spices and sauces. They are so cheap that I have to add avocado just to hit the DoorDash DashPass delivery minimum of $12! read more

I ordered through picnic and it came up in options under $12. Loved this option and I appreciate the tofu options- so yummy for a filling bowl rather than getting a salad, this has hearty fibers from broccoli carrots and brown rice. The garlic sauce was great and I loved their homemade chili oil. Only thing I wish all places did is to add bigger protein (tofu) portions but overall I was very satisfied. read more

Umami Express - Organic Tofu Rice Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors. The crunchy chili oil was the perfect addition to the bowl. Felt like the portions were filling. I ordered this for delivery and it traveled well. Would be opened to trying other items on their menu. All in all very happy with my order! read more

Umami Express - Organic Tofu Rice & Cabbage Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

YIKES. don't come here i rather starve than order here again and eat bland mushy food.

got a bowl from here (the tofu one) and it was not good. lack of seasoning , tofu was not cooked, very dry. didnt like and would not get again read more

I was just looking for something that didn't seem excessively calorific and thought I would spin the proverbial bottle with the 60 Morris ghost kitchen operation. This spot appeared to fit the bill, so I ordered the $11.95 Chicken Greens Bowl. The pulled chicken was the protein upon which the bowl was assembled starting with a bed of mixed greens and shredded cabbage. I was hoping the chicken would be a bit more savory, but it was a bit dried out. Water chestnuts, steamed broccoli, cauliflower florets, carrots, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds filled the rest of the container. I thought it was decent enough meal given a fusion touch with chili oil and a lemon garlic soy sauce on the side (photo: https://bit.ly/3GEcPbC). I have to admit I was more satisfied with the $5.95 Coconut Greens Smoothie which consisted of spinach, pineapple, banana, lime juice, and coconut milk (photo: https://bit.ly/3GEcVju). It was thick enough to please and none too sweet. FOOD - 3 stars...ingredients were good but execution was slightly off AMBIANCE - n/a...it was a delivery SERVICE - 3.5 stars...everything was packed appropriately TOTAL - 3 stars...looking for the umami RELATED - Exploring SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2H0vGTV read more

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I love how the tofu cabbage bowl tastes but the protein portions are so so tiny :( I actually ordered extra chicken for my tofu bowl to try and fill up but unfortunately the tiny portion of chicken wasn't enough either. This doesn't feel like it's worth $20+. read more

Umami Express - Organic Tofu Rice & Cabbage Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered lunch via Caviar and was really happy with the flavor, quality, and portion size! Would definitely order again for weekday lunches. Wagyu Beef Rice & Cabbage Bowl ($23.95) - the cardboard delivery box was stuffed to the BRIM with veggies and beef. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots) were fresh and crispy. I particularly liked that the bowl had water chestnuts, which added a refreshing crunch to each bite. The wagyu beef bowl option was on the pricier side, but the menu has lots of very affordable chicken/pork options for less the $13. Coconut greens smoothie ($5.95) - healthy and refreshing. Nice tart bite from the lime and pineapple and not too sweet read more

Umami Express - Wagyu Beef Rice & Cabbage Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

As a girl who lifts, lemme tell y'all I LOVE my protein - gotta get them gains in hehe. So of course I had to order the protein lover bowl, specifically rice and cabbage bc I like a mix of grains and greens. The name of the bowl is indeed fitting as this meal was packed with tofu, chicken, and pork. There was also a lot of different veggies. The sauce was a lot runnier than expected but combined with the chili oil crunch, added a needed seasoning to the bowl. Overall I will say this was an interesting combination, and claim the bowl may have been trying to do a little too much. But I still enjoyed my meal. I felt healthy eating it and I definitely got my protein in w this hearty portion. read more

Umami Express - Protein Lover Rice & Cabbage Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

We found Unami express leaving an SF Giants game late one night and were pleasantly surprised. This is a take-out only restaurant at Soma Food Court. You don't come here for the service or any ambiance.. in fact it's a pretty stinky alley with food delivery scooter drivers coming and going non-stop. We now preorder and do our own drive-by pick up as we head out of town. The veggie bowls are incredibly tasty, as is the chicken or steak you choose as your protein. We often order with an extra sauce for the added flavor. Super tasty, ready in 15-20 minutes. read more

Loved my order from Umami Express. Very similar to Ben's Fast Food in San Francisco. I appreciated the hearty portions of meat + veggies. I liked the protein variety bowl with pieces of pork, chicken, and tofu. Cool they include chili garlic sauce (free). Might not be the most authentic "asian flavors" but a great healthy protein packed meal. Also make sure to try the green smoothie! read more

They are so stingy with portion! They barely put any protein in their bowls and small portions of veggies are well. The bowl is so light and does't pack lot of flavors, food more into the blend side. The size is like half weight if the one you get from Chipotle without any extra to give u an idea. I contacted the owner about this issue of small portions and he was giving me full list of excuses not getting my point that the serving of their protein is not a normal serving! The food has no taste and portions are so tiny. They are located in a ghost kitchen and they operated Ben's fast food as well from same kitchen! They never follow my orders notes! Everytime, I added notes they got ignored. I can not recommend them unfortunately! read more

Update to my review from 4 days ago: so the below was posted at about 4 AM after I had vomited for the first time. I then proceeded to vomit and lie in bed sweating for another 18-24 hours. To the owner that reached out, I'm glad you "didn't have any other customers with issues" because I wouldn't wish that hell on anyone. Your food made me sick, just because something is "made fresh" doesn't mean it's safe. Don't eat here until this business figures out sanitary practices. I'm a huge supporter of local restaurants and want to see all of them thrive. However I can't in good conscience not warn others of the dangers associated with this establishment. 4 days ago: hate to post this I really do. But I got pretty bad food poisoning from this restaurant. Might not have been the best choice on behalf to DoorDash this kind of thing near closing but I was in a jam and needed dinner after a long day of work. Not a fun experience at all. read more

Ordered from door dash, I paid extra for 2 portions of meat - tofu and chicken, and got this - a bunch of veggies and 2-3 tiny shredded pieces of chicken!! Why are you so stingy with the chicken?! Not worth the price at all. And the avocado is rock solid. You're basically paying 15-20$ for some boiled veg read more

Umami Express - Chicken Greens Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have idea what insane people are giving this place less than 5 stars - $11.45 for a fully organic incredible insanely healthy super packed tofu and veggies and rice bowl with amazing sauces in the heart of San Francisco in these price inflated times? Anyone who can find me a healthier meal with so much protein this cheap that tastes this good and feels this good in San Francisco, please let me know. Otherwise, this is officially the best deal in SF for someone looking for a healthy protein packed meal. I never leave reviews but I'm personally offended people review this place less than 5 stars. read more

Ordered my food 2 hours ago. Still haven't received it. I don't care HOW busy you are, if you can't PROVIDE a service PLEASE don't offer it. This has truly ruined my evening. Now they CANCELLED my order after I reviewed it. Save yourself heartache and hunger and DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE!!!! read more

I got the chicken and rice bowl. Unfortunately the rice was a thin layer along the bottom of the box, which just felt dissatisfying. I'd prefer it on the side, even if it's a small amount. The veggies were cut really tiny, which was odd for me. The flavor was ok. The chicken was soft and really good. I guess I was looking for something more like a chicken and veggie stir fry with a good amount of rice. If you're looking for something light and super healthy perhaps this place is right for you. read more

Wow, I'm very pleasantly surprised by this. I got the wagyu greens bowl and it was fantastic. Fresh, flavorful, but didn't leave me feeling bloated. The chili sauce is fantastic -- added the right amount of spice without being overpowering -- and the wagyu was the perfect amount of salt and flavor. I also tried a side of chicken and that was great as well! The price on the wagyu is almost 2x the chicken so I may go with the later going forward. They didn't skimp on the meat, but I definitely could've used more. So the move is probably chicken and order an extra side of if -- the price will still be around the wagyu dish but with 2x the meat. I could see this quickly becoming a go-to weekday meal when working late at the office. read more

Ordered many times here, never got disappointed! It's healthy, flavorful and fresh! This is the kind of food I would make at home. Since the price is very affordable, I never bother to make anymore. Becomes my go to for weekday dinner. I would hope the sauce are thicker and creamier and have a bit more sweet taste. It's a bit runny and sour for me. read more

The chicken portion of the meal was super skimpy. I paid over $20 with tip via doordash. Very dissappointed. read more

Umami Express - I havent took a bite yet, look how small the chicken portion is. - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rice is so hard to chew, veggies are barely cooked, absolute travesty of Asian food. You can't just put rice in a bowl and splatter veggies and a protein over it sell it. read more

NOT Wagyu beef! I got plain shredded beef for $28. OMG such a ripoff. Don't get ripped off!! Note: if it was Wagyu beef save your money nonetheless. Thanks! read more

So unexpectedly delicious!! My bf ordered some rice entrees from this place and I am so impressed by the flavors and textures I had to write a review! I love the pulled pork one, amazing and unique flavor profile. Will definitely re-order. read more

Delicious! I got the chicken rice & cabbage bowl and it was FAB. Loved that juicy well-cooked chicken, how many different veggies were packed in that bowl, and the super flavorful garlic sauce. Also I apparently love water chestnuts - who knew?! OH and don't miss the chili crunch. It was a surprisingly big portion - I will be saving the rest for lunch tomorrow. Overall, this meal is a great option for the "make it healthy, but also very yummy" crowd (aka me most nights!) Thanks, Umami Express! read more

Food arrived 40 minutes late. Meat was tough, undercooked, flavorless. Vegetables were soggy, limp. Not an actual restaurant. It's a ghost kitchen. read more

Good portions, reasonable prices, and tasty food. Many of the complaints here are problems with doordash, not the restaurant

Healthy, yummy food with an Asian twist! Love this place so much, I buy in bulk for the week. They make great lunches and dinners. AND CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE SAUCE?! Best sauce game in SF, that pair well with any of the meats you choose. read more

Full five stars! This is for the excellent quality of the ingredients and for a fresh clean and healthy taste! We tried the chicken bowl with forbidden rice etc, and it was such a nice and homely, healthy feel to it! Will be definitely trying other dishes! read more

Ordered here from DoorDash and was incredibly delighted with this delicious and healthy late night nosh. It was fresh and plentiful for a great price. We will definitely order from here again! read more

Excellent option. I got the chicken bowl for lunch from Umami express. They have a homely feel to their meal. They clearly use fresh ingredients that makes their dishes really crisp. Looking forward to trying other options. read more

I have been looking for healthy foods that are delicious and affordable as an alternative to McDonald's other fast food. I love the Asian flare to their dishes. I tried the pork with rice bowl. The fresh veggies, especially the crunch of the water chestnuts is wonderful. The Lemon Garlic sauce is my favorite. The chili crisp was a great addition for spice! I'll be back for sure. read more

So, today I ordered the Chicken Rice & Cabbage bowl. And I must say that it was one of the most bland tasting and unsatisfying meals I have ever experienced. From the boiled Umami Chicken, the overcooked steamed vegetables(which seemed to consist mostly of cauliflower and broccoli stems), and the very odd tasting Lemon Garlic Soy sauce. Which in my opinion was very reminiscent of women's perfume. I will never eat here again. But two stars since their food is supposedly "healthy". read more

It's healthy, affordable, and very filling. Most fast food is unhealthy, and most healthy food is not filling because it comes in small portions. I appreciate the personal touches of hospitality even though they are mostly take out and delivery. read more