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    Umami Kushi

    4.8 (118 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Bakeries, Desserts
    Closed Closed
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Emma N.

    Food was delicious - owner was nice. We tried a variety of flavors. The texture of the breads are perfect - the perfect amount of crunchy exterior followed by soft pillowy texture for the bread itself. The middle was filled with different ingredients. They have vegetarian and vegan options as well. Ask the owner for what's inside, or how they prepare them! For example, the salmon is actually more of a creamy salmon mashed-potato than a sockeye or smoked salmon. The bulgogi and jerk chicken have some spice to them. Some of the breads come with sauces on the side - for example the 3 listed already. Beef curry was our favorite. Butternut squash was seasonal. Today was their first day offering it, so maybe that's why the bread to filling ratio was a little heavier on the bread side. All the rest of them were perfect. We came just before 11am on a Wednesday, but turns out they have customer appreciation on Tuesdays with 1/2 off all the breads. There's very limited seating - a couple tables seating parties of 2 outside, no seating inside that I noticed. This is mostly a grab and go place - I even saw a few bicyclists stopping by for a bite. Would absolutely swing by again!

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    Diana C.

    The food was so good! I had the egg sando and the vegan tofu kimchi bun and my partner had the BBQ pork bun. Everything was super tasty. The server was very friendly and helpful with questions. He also brought out some beignets on the house which was very kind! We came around 1:30 so they were winding down for the day and we were the only people inside. The eating area is small but the murals are really bright and cute! I was excited to try their stuff directly from them as I've only tried their stuff that they sell at other cafes more towards downtown.

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    Tracie E.

    Finally got a chance to stop into this Black owned anime cafe in south seattle and it did not disappoint! Such a cool cafe offering up a variety of Japanese style buns, drinks and even has a vending machine inside staying true to the Japanese theme. Llimited seating but right across from the water so you can go across the street and eat your buns while they're hot outside on a nice day. I got the beef curry which was my favorite, very comparable to the curry buns I've had in Japan. I also tried the jerk chicken which came with a small jerk sauce on the side and a fried sweet plantain slice on top, the plantain added something I didn't expect and I wish there was more, the jerk sauce wasn't a flavor I'd prefer so without the sauce the bun was a little dry. I will definitely be back and hope to catch their chicken adobo bun before it sells out.

    B S.

    Very great food and amazing service! The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were even better. I ordered three pans, their chips, and the lemongrass chili crisp. I absolutely loved the mofongo pan the most, followed by the black-eyed pea one. My least favorite was the adobo, but it was still very tasty. I didn't realize two of the pans came with sauce -- that could definitely be highlighted more clearly when serving, since it really took everything to the next level. Even without the sauce, everything was delicious, but once I added it, the dishes went from great to phenomenal. The chips were perfect for snacking -- super crisp and addictive. I also loved the chili sauce and even used it in my ramen! I really wanted to bring a box back to California with me, but I was there on business and didn't get the chance. Next time, I'm definitely stocking up so everyone at home can try it too! Highly recommend.

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    Wendy K.

    Umami Kushi started serving dinner and it's katsu! The chicken katsu we had was cooked perfectly crispy outside and chicken was moist. Served with house made condiments of mustard, tonkatsu sauce and pickled veggies with cherry. With a large bowl of shredded cabbage was perfect for a warm summer evening. Served beautifully on a wood plank. We decided to dine in and so glad we did had a wonderful chat with Harold the owner and ideas he has going forward with his Okazu Ya evenings Thursday-Saturday. Excited to cone back! Need to try the Silog and Chicken and Beignet soon

    Okazu Pan (BBQ Pork)
    Tyler U.

    A Seattle favorite of ours, this place serves okazu pan which are stuffed buns with a crispy coating on the outside. Our favorite flavor is the jerk chicken, but this time we tried the chicken adobo, beef curry (second favorite), and bbq pork. They were all fresh/hot and the bbq and adobo came with their own individualized sauces too. The adobo was made with ube dough and had a slight sweetness to it. All were solid. The place itself is nicely decorated and it has its own small lot. They were open at 9am on Friday, but Apple Maps still says 10am. We always recommend this place to friends. Beignets unfortunately only served on the weekends, but anytime we're in the Seattle area we will be back!

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    Food was delicious!! going back for seconds right now!! Roses are red violets are blue this food was delicious thank you!!

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    I had the croquette which was very flavorful and soft, I had it at a UW tent and I was pleasantly surpised!

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    3 hours ago

    Best food I've ever had! Customer service was amazing and the workers were so kind. Got the jerk chicken and it was bomb!

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    Their afropans are so delicious and unique, I love the different fillings and the outside is crispy

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    I loved every treat I tried from this cute place. The business owner was so friendly. Everything was fresh and tasty. I will be back.

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    Amazing. I love the taste of everything I have tried. One of my favorite spots in the Puget Sound. I can't wait to go back.

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    3 months ago

    great textures. great flavors. get the chicken adobo bun. matter of fact, get anything in there!!! it'll be good.

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    When we made a comment to some friends about where to get chocolate, they suggested Hot Cakes. We…read moredidn't go at the time but finally made it there and it was worth it! They open later, 4pm during the week and 3pm on the weekends and open until midnight. Great place to get dessert and a drink. We were there at opening, and ordere the grilled cheese which comes with tomato soup, crème brûlée and I had th hot chocolate. The sandwich was good, although I would have liked a slice more cheese. The soup was really amazing. I don't often like tomato soup but this was the exception. Chunks of tomato and a full flavor without a lot of spices. The crème brûlée was warmed and freshly caramelized on top. This is not made in advance and just refrigerated which seems to be more common these days. The hot chocolate hit the spot! Options for no -dairy alternatives were offered which I almost forgot to ask. Liked the atmosphere, spacious and high ceilings. The staff was very friendly and nice. They had a rush when they opened and didn't seem unusual for them. The candied orange was a nice touch.

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    Even on a cold day there was a line, and rightfully so. Their Hokkaido milk based ice cream is…read morelight but creamy. It's almost a literal hole in the wall, it's a small booth within a restaurant, but you order at the outside window. There aren't many options so you don't have to be indecisive! Hokkaido soft serve topped with MBR (mochi, brown sugar, and roasted soybean powder) is the classic order 10/10, but you can be adventurous! The yaki imo brûlée is a seasonal one (not sure how long it'll be around for) but it's basically a sweet potato mash topped with sugar and torched, a balance of creamy and crunchy from the burnt sugar- I personally liked the OG better but this was a good twist I'd like to try the matcha next time I'm around !

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