So thrilled to find another fantastic black owned restaurant! We had the toasty warm beignets, which are only available on Saturday, and 5 different okazu pans (stuffed fried buns). The salmon was my favorite, especially with the dark sauce that it came with. My husband's favorite was the jerk chicken, which had a flavorful kick to it. We also had the beef curry, butternut squash and teriyaki chicken which were all fantastic too. My only complaint was that we got there by noon and there were already flavors that were sold out like the chicken adobo, so get here early if you want your pick of flavors! read more

Umami Kushi - Beignets on the left and fried buns on the right - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was on point. The beignets was amazing. The dough is good. The meat buns are exceptional. You might have to try them all to figure out which one is your best one. read more

These okazupans are light, crispy, and packed with flavorful fillings. My favorites? The salmon, lentil, and adzuki are my top 3. But I truly enjoyed the curry, teriyaki, and BBQ pork pans too. Ordering directly from the Umami Kushi website was easy. And I'll be looking for these at local shops and Uwajimaya too. Highly recommend! Definitely will be back. read more

Umami Kushi - Delicious okazupans!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious! We sampled several buns while visiting Metier Brewing Company (also recommended). Can recommend all we tried: - Beef curry - Short rib - Jerk chicken - Mofongo - Avocado Looking forward to returning and sampling the remaining flavors. read more

Umami Kushi - Mofongo and Avocado buns - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In general, I would say the pastries were just... okay? Good flavors (like the beef curry) but definitely wish they added more filling in there. Because the ratio was mainly deep fried bread, I didn't have much appetite to try more than half of each bun. I felt like I was overpaying. All in all, worth it to try once, but don't think I would have it a second time. read more

Very tasty, chill vibes, was given free chips, 10/10 absolutely will eat here again next time I'm in the area.

Cute/small bakery in Seattle. I ordered three different type of flavors. The texture of the pan I had was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Flavors: BBQ Pork: This was on the sweeter side but I do like having bbq pork in my bun. Curry Beef: My favorite out of the three pan. I like the hint of spice to the curry and it was what I expected. Yakisoba: I have to say this had to be my less favorite because I didn't like the flavoring the noodle had with the pan. However, this is a vegetarian option. Maybe, I just prefer meat over veggies? Who knows. When, I went did run out of certain flavors, so you should definitely come here earlier if you want to try all flavors. read more

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Supertaster here: Food: Ordered the beef curry and jerk chicken. The jerk chicken comes with a little green sauce. The dough, texture, smell, and how it was cooked was as great as what I tasted in Asia. Many places you go for okazu pan/ croquettes you can smell the old oil it was used to fry and the dough is not th perfect panko texture, however this place does a superb job in the dough. However, it is very unfortunate that the inside filling did not live up to the outside dough. Both fillings were too salty (and I like salty food) but it was too salty for everyone else who also tried within my party. The saltiness of the beef curry and the sourness of the jerk chicken over powers the flaky dough on the outside. Food overall I would give 3.8/5 Service: amazing service, very friendly staff. 5/5 Other: There are about 10-15 seats inside, it's nicely decorated, very cute, and clean. Parking is shared by a gas station. Overall: 4/5, this place would truly have lines out the door if the filling was improved. I did not try the vegetarian versions or the beignets. read more

I was ecstatic when I learned that Umami Kushi was now offering in-store purchase and no longer hust doing online pre-order only. If you haven't had Okazu pans before and are a fan of savory pastries, you have to give Umami Kushi a try. An Okazu Pan is a Japanese fried bread ball with a savory filling. Some of their options for flavors are beef curry, kimchi pork, jerk chicken and even smoked salmon! They do such an amazing job at frying their bread, and their bread to meat ratio is perfect. You can also find their pans being sold at local Asian grocery stores, such as Uwajimaya. However, I recommend just going straight here to get them hot and fresh. Their staff is also super welcoming and will definitely help you out if you're new to the place. Umami Kushi is an essential for South Seattle snacks! read more

Love these guys, fried buns always light. Came in this Sunday and customer service was nice. Must visit!

Food is delicious! Highly recommend! My Only issue is the new bags since they have plastic on it. It's wasteful, hurtful to environment and not needed. We all pay for plastic pollution since we all eat food that's grown from the Earth. I'd prefer the plain paper bags, like they have at bakeries and if need a brand on them...then a brand stamp is sufficient! Would love to see them change the packaging to help the environment which helps each person's health read more

Umami Kushi - Wish they stopped with he plastic waste - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I didn't get to experience the Tokyo food scene when I was in Japan so I was really excited to find out this place existed in Seattle. My coworker told me about it so I decided to pay this pastry shop a visit. Glad there was plenty of parking. As we walked up there was a steady stream of customers walking in and out since it was lunch time. The employee running the register was really friendly. We decided to try a variety. My favorite was the salmon pan and beignets. The prices on the board above the register are a bit outdated but not by a significant amount. It's all good cuz we were gonna order those items regardless. If it's a nice day, you can take your food to go, drive to Seward Park, and find a nice spot to sit and enjoy your sweet and savory pastries. read more

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Delicious. Don't forget to try the beignets, which for us has been the best, having also tried it in new orleans

I was so excited to try out Umami Kushi, because I am a HUGE fan of Curry Buns/Curry Pan. I typically get my curry buns in Portland, and I was so thankful to have a place closer to get these buns. I got the Curry Bun, Adobe Bun, Smoked Salmon and Bbq Pork. The texture of the bun is AMAZING. It is so pillowy & fluffy, and crispy on the outside. The Curry Bun was a bit salty for my taste, but it overall had the flavor and taste of Curry. The texture of the curry was really good. The Adobo was okay in my opinion. I personally wasn't too much of a fan of it. The BBQ Pork was my personal favorite out of all the Okazu Pan's that I have tried out. There was something about their BBQ Sauce. I have never had a BBQ sauce that GOOD, and it just tasted so good with the texture of the pork and bun. The pork was so tendy and juicy. The Smoked Salmon was salty for my taste, but I really enjoyed the texture of the smoked salmon. It was so soft and had a smoky aroma to it. I got to order my buns through their websites and they were super quick on the day that I had to pick up my buns! The service was amazing as well. read more

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Been in love with their pans for years, and they keep leveling up. I'd suggest the jerk chicken for those not sure on first visit, but I've never regretted getting 2 and making a meal out of it. Just a couple weeks ago Umami Kushi opened a sitting room. It's small but surrounded with amazing murals. Harold obviously puts love into his craft! I highly suggest getting some of their yuzu kosho (yuzu citrus and chiles fermented in a paste) when you stop in, it's incredible and worth every penny. Love you guys! Keep on! read more

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I just stopped by, I was really curios what they are selling, Tristian, on the front desk gave me a little bit of the background of this great sandwiches! I really liked the service! I really liked the salmon one!! I will definitely come back to try more! read more

This place was great. Wicked decor, friendly staffs, awesome selection, and delicious food... There's more, they serve beer, sake, and kombucha. Seating might be limited, but we had a blast at this place. We had the adobo chicken, chimichurri chicken, and bbq pork. All three were delicious, and we were pleasantly surprised the crunchiness on the outside, softness/chewiness when you bite, and the tastefulness on the inside. read more

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I've seen their pans in a bunch of places (like Uwajimaya) and finally got to try them at Metier Brewery! Tried the BBQ pork and Jerk Chicken. The plantain on top of the Jerk Chicken was cute! Each pastry is fluffy and light with a tasty interior and crispy panko crust. They were $5.50 each at the brewery, I think they are $5 if you order them online. They are quite small, smaller than palm sized. 2 or 3 make a good snack. read more

The absolute best! We stop here at least once a week. The vegan options are phenomenal! They're great fresh, or reheated. Such amazing food, and obviously made with love. read more

Great savory donuts. Their starter dough is vegan too so it's easy to find something you'll love if you're dairy free like me. I'll be eating these all summer I can already tell. read more

Very quick service! Id recommend coming early. We got here at noon on Saturday and they were out of the bbq pork. They were running low on some of the other buns too. This place is so popular! We got the teriyaki chicken, butternut squash, salmon, curry beef, and jerk chicken buns. I liked the jerk chicken and my wife liked the salmon the best. But they are all flavorful :) Highly recommend getting the beignets and eating them in the car in the parking lot while they are still hot. Incredible! Definitely need to come back for the bbq pork buns next time. read more

Umami Kushi - Okazu pan buns and beignets. Beignets are only available on Saturdays - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Truly a hidden gem in South Seattle and the perfect place for any lover of savory pastries (me!). The hours are a bit limiting, and it's even encouraged to order in advance due to their high demand. I usually only get a few at a time so it's really nice I can always find some sold at Uwajimaya or Coffeeholic House at my convenience. The flavors I would order again are definitely the jerk chicken and tofu kim chi. These really stood out to as something unique and done incredibly well! I also love the beignets here, I would say it is the only place in Seattle that does it right. There are a lot of vegetarian friendly options as well. read more

I had a chance to pop by the Umami Kushi location to try more of their flavors. The flavors I tried are: Salmon, Adobo Chicken, Beef Curry, and Tuna (special of the day). My favorite was by far the Salmon which was tender and moist inside. The other flavors were also excellent with generous fillings. Definitely recommend trying the okazu pans fresh from their location near rainier beach if you can. On Saturdays they also serve beignets which are made fresh to order. If you're OK with waiting these goodies taste so much better hot out of the oil. As a savory breakfast person, Umami Kushi has become one of my favorite go to places. The items are similar in savoriness to Piroshky. I love that I am supporting a local, black-owned business as well. Highly recommend for savory breakfast/brunch/lunch fans! read more

Amazing curry pan place. Got the beef, salmon, and yakisoba. Overall I preferred the beef curry but everything was good! Each was about $6. read more

Umami Kushi - Beef and yakisoba curry pan. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If Heaven has a flavor, Umami Kushi it! I tried the curry pan, salmon pan and bbq pork pan; all were incredibly delicious but the curry pan in particular really stands out. The flavor of the curry brings flashbacks of eating curry rice in Japan and at home. The softness of the bread sprinkled with panko sets this apart from anything you've ever eaten before. The only reason I'm giving only five stars is because six stars is not available. I guess what I mean by that is, this place is like heaven on earth! 2nd trip...this time in addition to curry pan we also ordered beignets and potato salad...how can I best describe the beignets? If you could take a cloud out of the sky and throw it in a deep fryer, then sprinkle some cinnamon and powder sugar on top, that's what you get! Deeeelicious! So light and flavorful you can't stop eating them. As for the potato salad, if you've even been to a 7-Eleven in Japan you know you will find the best comfort food around, and Umami Kushi's potato salad again brings back memories of Japan! Once you've had this style of potato salad you won't want any other! read more

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stopped by this place on my way back from the airport and was pleasantly surprised! It looks like they actually open at 9am, so when we got there at 9:10 they were still setting up everything. The lady working the front was really sweet and helped us figure out what to order--she suggested the beef curry (most popular) and said the smoked salmon or the bulgogi were also great. We grabbed the curry, salmon, and a pineapple pork one. They were having some technical difficulties and maybe a miscommunication, but we ended up with some beignets too! We are the beignets in the parking lot outside because they were still hot and fresh. They're really light and crispy, and the sugar on top just ties it all together. I'm not sure if they are always made fresh to order, but if they are then definitely try them! I wish we had gotten the chance to eat the buns hot, but we had them about 45 minutes later. They were still surprisingly crispy even cold. Our favorite was the pineapple pork because it's savory, a little sweet, and a little bit spicy. Overall definitely would love to come back and try more fillings! read more

I can't believe I just found this place. It's were I walk my dog almost every day. Anyways, the BBQ pork was amazing. I found the smoked salmon had a lot of Bonito flavor, which wasn't to my tastes, but it was flavorful! Neat, cheap, local. Will repeat my business. read more

Alright, a lot of the items on the menu are basically Japanese hot pockets. And ya know what? They're DELICIOUS! You may see these pan in Uwajimaya in the International District or cafes like La Resistencia in South Park but this is the place to get em. HIGHLY recommend ordering them online ahead of time because items sell out fast https://umamikushi.square.site/ One thing that stuck out about Umami Kushi is how Harold the owner isn't just any chef that goes to foreign countries, steals dishes, and calls them their own. No, he actually studied in Japan for several years to perfect his craft and infuse it with his Louisiana background. It's an honor to shop here and nice to know you're also supporting black owned businesses in Seattle too! read more

You know Piroshky Piroshky? Yeah, ignore that and get this instead. The breading is so great. It's like katsu bread. The fillings are flavourful as well. Got almost one of everything, put some in the fridge, and heating them up in oven the next day still resulted in crispy breading. We even got some beignets, it's just unfortunate that it's so hollow inside? While the advertisement that they have show that it's not hollow. Oh well, not a big deal. It's great anyway. Looking at their website, they seem to sell their Okazu Pan in many different places. Going to try to check them out and see what's up! Hopefully it's as good as getting it from them directly. read more

Fabulous. We tried five different pans, all good. The curry beef and bulgogi were remarkable. I wish I lived closer.

I came across this establishment through Yelp recommender system. Decided to drive down half hour to try the pans, and I'm glad I did. My first impression was, "What a lovely place to get some Eastern-Western fusion pans! I also love the unique branding of products created by the owner." Of the things I ordered, these are some of my favorites: - Jerk chicken. This one was my favorite pan. I especially loved the grill/fry combination of Jamaican-inspired flavor and Japanese breaded crisp, all in one bite. A delight! - Bbq pan. This pan was my second favorite. It came with a bbq sauce on the side. The filling was good by itself, but the sauce added a freshness and extra savor (umami) to the flavor profile. - Curry pan. I think this one is a classic that everyone should try. Curry and starch (whether it's bread or rice or potato) always go well together. This one is no exception! In fact, the crispiness that comes from the pan reminds you of taking a bite of Katsu (a Japanese fried protein: pork or chicken). I will definitely come back for more when I'm in the area! read more

Found out about this place on Instagram and their reviews were just epic! I placed a pickup order on Thursday for Sunday. They allow pickup orders at least 24 hrs in advance. I decided to try the Beef Curry, Jerk Chicken and BBQ pans. Also got an order of dozen beignets, those are only available on weekends. The online pickup order was a breeze. We got there at about 1pm and to my surprise they had almost all pan flavors available. Also they have more options in person than on the website. Same for beignets, on the website I was only able to order by the dozen but in the store you could get as less as 3. That was my only complaint. Apart from that the food is incredible!! The pans are delicious. We loved every type we tried. My favorite probably was the BBQ pork but they were all so good!! Beignets are great too, really airy and chewy just perfect. They made these fresh for us. The fried bread of the pan is something I tried for the first time and I loved the texture. It's crunchy, chewy, moist, just perfect! I highly highly recommend giving them a shot. The people are incredibly sweet too. I wish this place was close to home, I really want to try all of their fillings. read more

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Great local place. The beignets are so good I wish they served them 7 days a week! The aesthetic of the shop was so fun and cute with anime decorations and very clean. The cashier was very accommodating and gave me a recommendation of the jam which was amazing. Honestly probably my favorite shop in Seattle. Must try place. read more

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Came across this place after looking for places to eat on Yelp. This was very close to the Air B&B that we were staying at so definitely wanted to give it a try. Arrived way earlier than opening time, but the owner was very accommodating and helped us out as that was be the only day we could try it. Everything we had was so good. We couldn't try too many of the flavors since we were getting them as they were coming out of the fryer. LOL. We got to try the Beef Curry, BBQ, Bulgogi, and Teri Chicken. Every bite was crunchy, fluffy, savory...UMAMI! A little messy to be eating in the car though, haha! I was craving for more on the way to WSU and was hoping we'd be able to catch them on our way back but due to bad weather, we decided to take our time heading back to town. Hours are very limited (I believe 9am to 3pm) so be sure to get there in time. Will definitely add to our trip of must stops the next time we are visiting. I want to try the beignets next time. Too bad they don't ship to Vegas! LoL read more

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THESE ARE INCREDIBLE!!!! Wow the first bite was mind blowing. I've never tasted anything like this before and I am so so sad there is nothing like this to look forward to in California. The crispness on the outside is perfect, it's not too thick of a crunch where it rips up the roof of your mouth. The inside filling to bread ratio is perfect. They're the perfect size ( I ate 2 and was stuffed ). The flavors or absolutely something to brag about and I honestly think they're worth more than they cost right now. read more

Umami Kushi - Salmon, lentil and pork. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Honestly every flavor is delicious but I specifically lol the salmon! Try their drinks too! Very friendly staff. read more

Umami Kushi - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

You can't go wrong with any of their okazu pan's. I'm partial to the bbq pork and salmon but it's all good, even the lentil which I never thought I'd like it. I'd suggest ordering online for a day later pickup to make sure you get what you want. They sell out fast with walk up sales. read more

Umami Kushi - Salmon in left, bbq pork on right - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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After visiting this place multiple times, in a variety of ways (more that 2 of each), I will 100% STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU ORDER ONLINE AHEAD OF TIME (24hrs)100% of the time that you visit here. The difference in food quality, as well as overall experience is night and day. When I ordered ahead of time, my food was fresh and substantial and literally the most amazing thing I'd eaten that week. If I got walk up, totally different story--that includes portion sizes and quality. I dont know why that is--but there is a very VERY big difference between these two methods of ordering. ALWAYS order online ahead of time. read more

AMAZING Absolutely delicious fried good. Place your ahead of time here https://umamikushi.square.site ; devoured the whole thing in one sitting. We split the the lentil buns and the bakers dozen (comes with 13 beignets) and rotating cream dip. This one had strawberries in cream. The beignets were topped with cinnamon sugar, fabulous addition. Check this place out read more

Umami Kushi - Beignets Bakers dozen - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The beignets are perfect - light as air with a slight crunch and not oily. The okazu pan are also delicious - especially love the lentil, jerk chicken and bbq pork. Major yumminess. I'll be back whenever I'm here in Seattle. read more

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