Came here when they were having a grand opening so I understood that they were still trying to figure some stuff out like organizing. I haven't been back since the grand opening but so far the experience was good, had to wait a long time because they didn't take reservations at the time. We went to grab a bottle of wine since they didn't serve any alcohol at the time. The food here was good kinda pricey for the area. We had ordered uni, tamago, a couple of rolls and sashimi. There were a lot of other stuff we wanted to try out but they had ran out on a couple of things. *sad face* Other than that, the ambiance is nice, the food was overall good, the experience was okay but again we went when it first opened, the price range was a bit high. Don't know if I would come back here or not though. I've attached a few pictures on some of the stuff we ordered but not all of it. read more

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Impeccable service Good choice in wine Friend the peppered tuna sashimi and it was divine. The Agedashi tofu was also perfect. Highly recommend! read more

We decided to go Friday even for a quick bite and was looking for a new to us sushi place and we found Umami on Yelp had good reviews so figured why not. The restaurant is decorated nicely with a nice atmosphere. The service was impeccable as we were being check on quite frequently. As for the food , it was awesome, from the rolls to the freshly sliced fish. So if your over in Riverstone or find your self out that way stop in a give them your $$, you won't regret it. read more

Newly opened. Picture and palate worthy rolls. Nice ambiance, attentive waiters. Received 50% off for grand opening welcome. Higher end due to neighborhood. read more

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Excellent experience. Variety of teas. I wasn't a fan of the calamari but everything else was great. read more

We live in the Sugarland area and by far I have loved umami sushi along with the lavender tea, which comes in a very concentrated form and it's just a righty to help me relax as I enjoy delicious food. read more

Ordered for delivery and it was the worst sushi I've had. Hastily prepared with sub par ingredients and poorly presented. Very disappointing. Never again read more

Been searching for a long time for good quality sushi in Houston. Surprisingly found this gem in the Suburbs, which is a rare find being in the Suburbs. If your in the Fort Bend area, save your self the drive to the city to have subpar overpriced Sushi. I had the umami and OMG rolls. Fresh, high quality seafood. read more

Umami - Umami - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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4/5 Stars. Was in the area so decided to give Umami a go! It is fairly new. But everyone in Chow Down in Chinatown fb group have been raving about it. There's good enough seating and wasn't busy at all Around 1pm on Saturday. Ordered the Spicy Garlic Edamame (5/5 for the sauce or whatever the heck they put in it, just a small hint of spice), Yellow Tail/Salmon/Whole Scallops & OTORO, Waygu Nigiri. All tasted very fresh and great quality fish. But, my favorite of course was the Otoro (melt in your freaken mouth), Whole Scallops (sweet and juicy) & the Waygu (also melt in your mouth and had a delicious Yuzu/Citrus After taste). Also got the well known Crispy Rice w/ chopped tuna (crunchy goodness). Something diff that stood out to me was the OMG roll and it was surprisingly really good. Had so much good stuff in it (mushroom/rice cake/scallops/California roll/tobiko eggs/etc), it is considered a hot dish/roll, but really good and worth it. I rated a 4/5 stars only cause they forgot to bring out the miso soup, so we just cancelled it. But overall food wise, was very good! Would come back. Just slightly on the pricer side. Restrooms-Clean Parking-good amount in front of the restaurant in the parking lot plaza Followed COVID protocols and everyone wore masks and slightly distant tables. read more

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Been meaning to try this place for a while but I haven't got the chance yet! Good thing I did go yesterday! My friends and I went there around 8ish, very chill ambiance! We were greeted and being shown to our table shortly. Menu is very standard, but the price is very reasonable compared to all the other sushi spots I've been to before. We ordered 3 rolls: Angry Dragon, Pink Lady, and Cowboy. All are really nice! Pink lady has a freshness to it and pairs well with the other 2. Cowboy has wagyu beef on top, super tender! Angry Dragon is one of their popular rolls - very delicious! Sashimi tasted wonderful, fresh and light! Hugeeee bonus for Umami for having Hokkaido uni!!! Omg outa this world fresh and rich, creamy... $19 a piece and we ordered 6! 4 at first but it's too good we ordered 2 more to finish lol One small sad note: they don't have foie gras! But willing to let that slide and def be back for that fat a$$ uni!! Lol read more

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Oh my gosh so good. They have so many special rolls. I had the pink lady and another but it was delicious. Fish was fresh! Miso soup was fine. Next time I want to try their crispy rice appetizer. The molten lava cake dessert is made in house and I totally recommend. They also have fresh wasabi! I can't find this stuff anywhere. Staff was top notch. All the waiters gave us attention and recommendations and were personable. Really enjoyed speaking to them. Restaurant was small and quiet. Not so busy on a Wednesday night. They can def consider us regulars now. read more

I would recommend this place to everyone I know and those I don't know. I'm not sure if she's the manager or the owner but Jessica was my server. Everything she recommended was above my expectations. You should definitely check this place out. read more

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Umami is the best sushi restaurant that I have ever been to. Food is amazing. The service is the best and they are really nice. The ambiance is really welcoming and nice. I always feel really comfortable and welcomed at umami. read more

We've been going here since they opened and have loved it ever since. Even our 2 year old toddler would crave their shrimp tempura or their udon bowl at least once a week! They introduced us to a grade of nigiri that is above and beyond. On par with the fancy sushi restaurants in town. If you're a nigiri fan then do try their selection! Even the weekend special such as "Flight to Japan" is a steal! What a blessing it is to have this neighborhood gem. read more

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Fresh sushi! Very friendly and welcome service. CLEAN restaurant. Reasonably priced. I'll definitely be going back.

We were excited to try this place because of the great reviews. Unfortunately we left disappointed. The food was okay. The fish pieces were large but not the freshest. Dishes we ordered: Karage Calamari Crispy rice with tuna Hon maguro nigiri Chu toro nigiri O toro nigiri Salmon nigiri Chopped spicy scallop nigiri Umami roll Angry dragon roll read more

This place is legit! If you want top notch Sushi, it's a great choice. It is a bit pricey but worth it. The spicy tuna on crispy rice is next level good! I am a big fan of Nigiri and they certainly know how to prepare it. Really good quality cuts of fish on soft rice that practically melts in your mouth. Not to mention the variety of options from Amberjack to Tasmanian Ocean Trout. I'm definitely coming back here. read more

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Great place for lunch. Love their shishito peppers and lunch specials. Sushi has always been delicious

Clean, well appointed restaurant. Great service, menu and fresh high quality food. I highly recommend you give this a try. I had the miso soup, a roll and fresh sushi. The quality was 5-star. read more

Great sushi spot in sugar land. Definitely want to come back for it. Their angry roll is good as well as their desert. The shishito peppers were a little disappointing but I am glad I went. I recommend this spot if it's a 20 - 25 minute drive for you. read more

Umami - a sushi roll on a plate - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Ya.... This is literally my favorite sushi restaurant. Such high quality fish and high quality service. Fresh fish and delicious rolls. I've been coming a few times a week ordering 20 pieces of king salmon (btw the best - melts in your mouth and every bite makes me wanna cry) and their otoro is my favorite as well. Any fish they recommended me was scrumptious. Such a high quality restaurant and not overly priced on their nigiri. I've tried a few of their rolls and loved every single one of them. I highly recommend trying the spoonful, red dragon, and pink lady roll. 10/10 recommend for my sushi lovers. The only thing I wished they had are cocktails!! read more

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I was just coming from working out and I wanted something light and tasty. This was perfect. I had the monkey brain, cowboy and pink lady roll. Absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

Umami - My to go order that absolutely smacked. Pink lady roll, monkey brain, and the cowboy roll. - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Came here to treat my girlfriend out for her birthday. She heard about this place from a coworker and I'm glad I was able to snag reservations in considering it was a Friday evening and it's a relatively small place. We were greeted by a friendly host and she immediately sat us in a booth by the window. Upon arrival, I noticed it was a small restaurant, but I enjoyed the aesthetic and ambiance. Our waiters were incredible and made amazing recommendations when we asked about what to order. My girl friend was hungry and ordered a lot for us! But it was her birthday, she gets whatever she wants. She ended up ordering 3 rolls: the Catalina roll, the OMG roll, and the Pink Lady roll. Appetizers were the pork gyoza and calamari. She also ordered pork belly robata. For sashimi, I ordered King salmon, Hamachi, Otoro, and salmon belly. For the salmon belly, you have to ask your waiter or waitress if it's available since it depends on the cut of salmon that they have. Luckily they did have it and I enjoyed it very much. For the nigiri, I ordered two pieces of the wagyu with truffle oil. And ordered sakemaki as well. Everything was incredibly delicious. But my favorite dish was the otoro and King salmon. Both were served with caviar and the otoro had some edible gold as well. It was so buttery and nearly falling apart attempting to pick it up with my chopsticks. Best otoro EVER! We ended the night with the matcha panna cotta and chocolate lava cake for dessert. Because it was her birthday, why wouldn't we end with cake? She enjoyed the meal overall, as well as I. I definitely plan on coming here again. Great service, fabulous food, and amazing ambiance. It has it all for what makes a great restaurant. read more

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I love umami!! It's a fam fav actually. We to go from there at least once a week and occasionally we'll eat at the restaurant. The service is always top tier. The ambiance is nice as it's very well designed and comfortable. I love the crispy rice with spicy Tuna it's SO good! I also love the pink lady roll. I went to tonight and tried a couple other rolls but forgot their names. Def recommend checking it out! read more

The food is amazing I recommend the Umami Roll. Service is top notch no other place compares. Great atmosphere, overall very fast, and super clean! Definitely recommend for a date or casual dining. read more

If you are in the area and want really good sushi, come here! They fly in their fish and seafood daily from across the world. We come here a lot so I'm short, yes we splurge a lot on good food! My husband is a sushi connoisseur so after living in Washington state for years and vacation in places like Japan, he only loves to eat at the sushi restaurants that sell top notch sushi. The experience is great here, they explain where all the fish come from and what you're eating, the wine is very good. Overall, it never disappoints when we come. Everything is always so nice and good here. This will always be my go to sushi spot. read more

Everything at Umami is well made, delicious, and will satisfy your craving! The staff is always super friendly and has great recommendations for you. The chefs pay great attention to detail to all the food they serve. It is so good and makes me want more every time I leave. I definitely recommend if you're in the mood for unique and amazingly made sushi. Whether you are dining in or taking to-go the food will be always be out of this world! read more

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I was visiting from California, and was trying to help my local Sugarland friends find a decent go-to sushi spot. They've lived in Texas for 2 years now, have tried a plethora of sushi restaurants, and they never went back to any of them. I guess you can tell from the 5 stars, that this restaurant did not leave them disappointed. Very excellent attention-to-detail service (they give you refills of tea/soda/water when they see you're running low, no need to flag them down to ask), very open and receptive to feedback, and honest too (they brought out the wrong kind of ice tea for me, I wouldn't have known the difference, they informed me and brought me out the correct one). Their food. THEIR FOOD. Okay, according to the other reviews, a few of their dishes are definitely overly salty, like the overuse of sauce in their OMG roll and steak bento. I can also tell from their robata photos, that they use wayyyy too much sauce on those too. However, I have complete confidence that they will tweak and perfect their recipes soon. They've just opened this year, and their great service makes me confident in their future improvement. Their food is good, maybe request them to not drench the dishes in sauce? I like that their menu leans more towards less-Americanized flavors, but still have offerings that will satisfy every preference. My friends were mostly unimpressed with most sushi restaurants because they were all basically white-washed. For example, many will just use an imitation crab stick and throw that into a roll, call it a day. Umami actually makes a proper crab mix! I loved their version of a rainbow roll, and their Beverly Hills roll. Overall, great quality of ingredients, original dishes that don't overly stray from the essence of Japanese flavors, and excellent service. I'm excited for my next trip to Texas, to try them again! read more

This is my husband and my favorite sushi restaurant in ALL OF HOUSTON! We love high end sushi and this really checks all the boxes. Fish is always fabulous and so fresh. Great service, they're always so pleasant. Truly the best sushi. Can't say enough good things about Umami read more

We love this place. Since Ken Shin closed, this is the only place we go for sushi. The food is very fresh, delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxing. They also have a discounted menu during "happy hour," which is always nice if we can make it there for an early supper. read more

Great sushi especially for Sugar land. The fish is very fresh and the chefs make them even better with the sauces and flavors. Lots of imported sushi from Japan and Europe. They are delicious and high quality. Wait staff is very attentive and always take pride in their food. They never rush you like some other restaurants and you always feel relaxed and taken care. I would highly recommend. read more

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This spot is awesome, my daughter went twice already and she's bring us to try. The food is very good in taste and in quality. Favorite Umami roll. Brussel sprouts , scallop, escolar，of course their sashimi too. It's a good place for the meal. read more

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Lovely place! I went out for early dinner with my boyfriend so it was just us for most of the time. We got the Lavender tea, gyoza, Japanese Lasagna and Philadelphia rolls, and Green Tea Mochi as dessert. I love that the teas have healing/other beneficial properties! Really great. Lavender had a really strong aroma that I enjoyed, and it was just a nice tea otherwise. 4/5 Gyoza was amazing! Loved it, very savory and pairs well with soy sauce. 5/5 Japanese Lasagna was by far my favorite, really amazing mayo and roe coating, made me want to lick the plate clean. It was seriously good I recommend this 100/10. Philadelphia was your classic Philadelphia roll, nothing special here but it's a good classic that I usually get. 4/5 Mochi was my least favorite but still enjoyable. The dough was a bit tough but the fruit and ice cream were great. 3/5 Loved the interior décor, and both servers were really great and friendly. Definitely a recommendation! read more

What a nice surprise to find this place in Riverstone! We have our usual sushi places and I'm happy this will be our go-to from now on. We had the shishito peppers, baked mussels, and 3 rolls: Umami, pink lady (my fave) and Spoonful. All very fresh and delicious. I wish service would've been a tad faster since we went for lunch but I'll let it slide since it's their first week open. I'm sure they'll get better. Food was A++. read more

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Coming back from the pandemic. I have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. Service was prompt and unobtrusive. Great to have sushi so close by! read more

This place is a GEM in the middle of a suburban area! My husband and I have ordered to-go and dined in, and both experiences resulted in fantastic sushi. The freshness is unbeatable, and comparable to Kata or Uchi in town. If you haven't tried it yet, DO IT! We need to keep this place for years to come! read more

Decided to try out a new sushi spot in Sugar Land with two of my girl friends. We came on a weekday evening, so it wasn't as busy as other reviews mentioned. They have a great tea selection, and it's currently still BYOB. Quality of the fish is great, but that also means the meal was a bit pricey. I was a bit surprised at how small the slivers of my Spanish maguro sashimi were, but it was still good. The Madai Carpaccio was delicious. I definitely recommend. The Love Affair roll was good, but not memorable. I wish the Spicy Tuna roll was actually spicy. I finished my meal with the matcha panna cotta, and it was AMAZING. A perfectly balanced dessert. It tasted so fresh. I'd say Umami is worth trying out. read more

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Try the excellent food at this restaurant; it is well worth a visit. The reception staff could be kinder and more helpful. The wait staff was fantastic. read more

My boyfriend and I aren't from Sugar Land but we stumbled across this spot out of curiosity! Needless to say, we loved the food and experience here. I'm a huge sushi fanatic and this place provides high quality fish, flavor, and plating! Absolutely in love with this place! I recommend the chu-toro nigiri (melted right into my mouth) as well as the hokkaido scallops (so sweet, so good)! I'll definitely come back here if I'm ever in Sugar Land. Also the service was too-notch, the ladies were so sweet and attentive. Our server made some recommendations and gave us the best service! Overall 10/10 experience. :) read more

Umami - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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What's not to like about Umami?! This place is a gem located in Riverstone and has the best sushi and Japanese food. We're so lucky to have this in our neighborhood! read more