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We were trying to get into another restaurant outside of Disney but by the time we got there they had a 1.5-2 hour wait about 30 mins after opening. I was bummed so we started to head home. Our trip took us up to Ocoee (because I did NOT want to get on I-4) and I search of Google Maps found this place rated very high. We stopped in and we're greeted immediately by the chef and a server. We sat by the window and looked over the menu. I looked around and noticed the photos of cats and dogs on the wall. I'm sure there's a story about it but I was hungry so I didn't ask. We both shared a pot of hot green tea which was perfect as it was way colder outside than we thought it would be. I looked at their specials and saw the Lobster roll, but I decided to get two rolls as my meal. I ordered the Kraken roll (fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, lemon top with torched squid, wasabi mayo, black tobiko, spicy ponzu sauce) and the Tsunami roll (Alaskan snow crab salad, tempura crunch top with shiromi, thinly sliced Persian limes, micro cilantro, tobiko, house shiso pesto) while he got an Alaskan roll (Alaskan snow crab salad, asparagus top with torched salmon, thin slices of lemon, wasabi caviar, ponzu sauce). Took maybe less than 15 mins to get to our table. I'm very glad we choose this place because the rolls were amazing! I really liked the Kraken over the Tsunami just for the squid. He really liked his rolls as well, so much so that he struggled with the last pieces, not wanting to waste them but not having room to eat them hahaha. I'd definitely recommend this place to anymore passing through.
I love Umami Sushi & Isakaya! Its my favorite place for Sushi. I cant get enough of their california roll and spicy tuna roll. Their other food is great too, won ton pop, pancake, vegetable roll. Update: i am I n love with their Dynamite Roll. It is tuna, salmon, yeklowtail, wasabi mayo, and cucumber. It is topped with masago. The restaurant is very pretty inside and the service is wonderful. There is plenty of parking too. Ill be trying their ramen this week.
Overall, ok sushi with really good service. The house salad had a dark ginger dressing, first time setting that and not the cream colored one, tasted ok. The sashimi platter and spicy rainbow roll were also just ok. During the meal we all just looked at each other and said ugh it's ok, no other adjectives used. This local sushi eatery in located in Ocoee off of Maguire road in a plaza anchored by Publix. There is plenty of parking and the ambiance is roughly what you would expect from a strip mall.
Stopped by to try a new sushi place instead of our normal Gochi or Beijing & Tokyo...we were surprised to walk in and find the restaurant completely empty, but it was an early Sunday evening. We ordered the pork gyoza as an appetizer, which was a little crispy but delicious. The honey shrimp was on special so we ordered it as well, but we weren't as impressed with the flavor...it was just tempura shrimp with a bit of a spicy mayo drizzle that tasted kind of like bang bang shrimp and was too spicy for my daughter to enjoy. We also ordered the dynamite roll and spicy tuna roll, both seemed fresh, but the fish was very overpowering and had almost full fourths of cucumber on them, and fatty and both rolls tasted pretty much the same. At almost $80, it seemed a little overpriced so we probably won't return.
Sushi is my favorite food so I already was excited when stepping inside. They don't have as large of a Sushi menu as I was expecting. Some interesting combinations to choose from but not many. I like a bit more variety. We ordered the Bonsai Roll, Alaskan Roll, Jalapeño Roll, and Kraken Roll. The Bonsai was my favorite because the bbq eel on top gave it such a hearty flavor. I wish there was a bit more spice on the Jalapeño Roll but it was still very tasty. The most interesting of them all was the Alaskan Roll. It had a very citrus forward flavor that was heightened with the lovely ponzu sauce that it was served with. I've never really had sushi that was so bright and acidic with such citrus forward flavors. The only roll I didn't care for was the Kraken Roll. I thought the squid on top had a strange texture and was very chewy so it took over the whole roll and made it hard to taste anything else on the inside. I didn't like that everything came out at different times, almost tapas style. I like being able to try all my rolls together so I can get different bites each time and save the best for last. Plus, it's weird when half your party get served and starts eating while the other half has to sit there and stare awkwardly. I also thought, while it was pretty good sushi, for what you got, the rolls seemed smaller and it was very much overpriced. The ambiance of the restaurant is cool and the food was good, but I don't think I'll go out of my way to go back when I can have delicious sushi at other places for better value.
8/7/20 - We can't come here and not get the show nachos. Tonight we added some better tuna as an appetizer and it did not disappoint. This place is AHHHHmazing!! This place is always amazing. Today we shared the ahi nachos and coconut shrimp roll. Both were fresh, delicious and satisfying. The server was pleasant and attentive. Love love love this llac
Everyone needs a favorite spot. We've been enjoying Umami for over a decade. This place has incredible food, friendly service, and a pleasing vibe. You won't be disappointed! And say hello to chef/owner Daniel!
The sushi was very delicious . The displays of the food were amazing and they brought the food fast . I would recommend the dragon roll .
We went searching for a Japanese place and found this place. It's located in a shopping plaza, so parking isn't an issue. We started off with Sake - Peach and Mango. From there we went small plate style and got the house salad, sticky wings, pork belly boa buns, and basil fried rice with ham and chicken. The house salad was a great starter. The ginger dressing was just right. The sticky wings were hands down the favorite dish of the night! They were super saucy and so good! The pork belly boa buns were decent. A few things that could have made them better: shredded pork...the pork belly is too fatty and hard to eat. The pork NEEDS a sauce! We ended up dipping them into the leftover sauce from the sticky wings and it made the dish so much better. Finally the basil fried rice. For me this was a big miss. The cubbed, thinly sliced ham was strange and the strips of basil on top of the rice was way overpowering. It's one of those things we just won't try again. So why 4 stars you ask? The biggest reason is that when we asked for steamed rice bowls for our kids, the server came out with spoons! Something so little, but it means a lot not to have to ask for spoons. Also, the staff was very attentive. Lastly, they have a rewards program - for every $20 you spend, you get a stamp. When you get 10 stamps, you earn $20 off your next meal. There are still things we want to try, so we will be back.
This place is a hidden gem of Ocoee. Came here on a weekday and it was during happy hour. There were food and drink specials, which of course I had participated with! The server, Alan, was great too. The sushi was fresh and delicious. Highly recommended!
9 months ago
11 months ago
Such a wonderful experience! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I truly loved everything about it and highly recommend it! Food is exquisite must try and it is delicious. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
So fresh and delicious, one of my new favorites. Our server was great as well! The Salmon Nigiri was probably my favorite some of the best tasting sushi I've had! read more
9 months ago
We were trying to get into another restaurant outside of Disney but by the time we got there they had a 1.5-2 hour wait about 30 mins after opening. I was bummed so we started to head home. Our trip took us up to Ocoee (because I did NOT want to get on I-4) and I search of Google Maps found this place rated very high. We stopped in and we're greeted immediately by the chef and a server. We sat by the window and looked over the menu. I looked around and noticed the photos of cats and dogs on the wall. I'm sure there's a story about it but I was hungry so I didn't ask. We both shared a pot of hot green tea which was perfect as it was way colder outside than we thought it would be. I looked at their specials and saw the Lobster roll, but I decided to get two rolls as my meal. I ordered the Kraken roll (fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, lemon top with torched squid, wasabi mayo, black tobiko, spicy ponzu sauce) and the Tsunami roll (Alaskan snow crab salad, tempura crunch top with shiromi, thinly sliced Persian limes, micro cilantro, tobiko, house shiso pesto) while he got an Alaskan roll (Alaskan snow crab salad, asparagus top with torched salmon, thin slices of lemon, wasabi caviar, ponzu sauce). Took maybe less than 15 mins to get to our table. I'm very glad we choose this place because the rolls were amazing! I really liked the Kraken over the Tsunami just for the squid. He really liked his rolls as well, so much so that he struggled with the last pieces, not wanting to waste them but not having room to eat them hahaha. I'd definitely recommend this place to anymore passing through. read more
I love Umami Sushi & Isakaya! Its my favorite place for Sushi. I cant get enough of their california roll and spicy tuna roll. Their other food is great too, won ton pop, pancake, vegetable roll. Update: i am I n love with their Dynamite Roll. It is tuna, salmon, yeklowtail, wasabi mayo, and cucumber. It is topped with masago. The restaurant is very pretty inside and the service is wonderful. There is plenty of parking too. Ill be trying their ramen this week. read more
Overall, ok sushi with really good service. The house salad had a dark ginger dressing, first time setting that and not the cream colored one, tasted ok. The sashimi platter and spicy rainbow roll were also just ok. During the meal we all just looked at each other and said ugh it's ok, no other adjectives used. This local sushi eatery in located in Ocoee off of Maguire road in a plaza anchored by Publix. There is plenty of parking and the ambiance is roughly what you would expect from a strip mall. read more
Stopped by to try a new sushi place instead of our normal Gochi or Beijing & Tokyo...we were surprised to walk in and find the restaurant completely empty, but it was an early Sunday evening. We ordered the pork gyoza as an appetizer, which was a little crispy but delicious. The honey shrimp was on special so we ordered it as well, but we weren't as impressed with the flavor...it was just tempura shrimp with a bit of a spicy mayo drizzle that tasted kind of like bang bang shrimp and was too spicy for my daughter to enjoy. We also ordered the dynamite roll and spicy tuna roll, both seemed fresh, but the fish was very overpowering and had almost full fourths of cucumber on them, and fatty and both rolls tasted pretty much the same. At almost $80, it seemed a little overpriced so we probably won't return. read more
6 years ago
Sushi is my favorite food so I already was excited when stepping inside. They don't have as large of a Sushi menu as I was expecting. Some interesting combinations to choose from but not many. I like a bit more variety. We ordered the Bonsai Roll, Alaskan Roll, Jalapeño Roll, and Kraken Roll. The Bonsai was my favorite because the bbq eel on top gave it such a hearty flavor. I wish there was a bit more spice on the Jalapeño Roll but it was still very tasty. The most interesting of them all was the Alaskan Roll. It had a very citrus forward flavor that was heightened with the lovely ponzu sauce that it was served with. I've never really had sushi that was so bright and acidic with such citrus forward flavors. The only roll I didn't care for was the Kraken Roll. I thought the squid on top had a strange texture and was very chewy so it took over the whole roll and made it hard to taste anything else on the inside. I didn't like that everything came out at different times, almost tapas style. I like being able to try all my rolls together so I can get different bites each time and save the best for last. Plus, it's weird when half your party get served and starts eating while the other half has to sit there and stare awkwardly. I also thought, while it was pretty good sushi, for what you got, the rolls seemed smaller and it was very much overpriced. The ambiance of the restaurant is cool and the food was good, but I don't think I'll go out of my way to go back when I can have delicious sushi at other places for better value. read more
8/7/20 - We can't come here and not get the show nachos. Tonight we added some better tuna as an appetizer and it did not disappoint. This place is AHHHHmazing!! This place is always amazing. Today we shared the ahi nachos and coconut shrimp roll. Both were fresh, delicious and satisfying. The server was pleasant and attentive. Love love love this llac read more
3 years ago
Everyone needs a favorite spot. We've been enjoying Umami for over a decade. This place has incredible food, friendly service, and a pleasing vibe. You won't be disappointed! And say hello to chef/owner Daniel! read more
3 years ago
The sushi was very delicious . The displays of the food were amazing and they brought the food fast . I would recommend the dragon roll . read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
We went searching for a Japanese place and found this place. It's located in a shopping plaza, so parking isn't an issue. We started off with Sake - Peach and Mango. From there we went small plate style and got the house salad, sticky wings, pork belly boa buns, and basil fried rice with ham and chicken. The house salad was a great starter. The ginger dressing was just right. The sticky wings were hands down the favorite dish of the night! They were super saucy and so good! The pork belly boa buns were decent. A few things that could have made them better: shredded pork...the pork belly is too fatty and hard to eat. The pork NEEDS a sauce! We ended up dipping them into the leftover sauce from the sticky wings and it made the dish so much better. Finally the basil fried rice. For me this was a big miss. The cubbed, thinly sliced ham was strange and the strips of basil on top of the rice was way overpowering. It's one of those things we just won't try again. So why 4 stars you ask? The biggest reason is that when we asked for steamed rice bowls for our kids, the server came out with spoons! Something so little, but it means a lot not to have to ask for spoons. Also, the staff was very attentive. Lastly, they have a rewards program - for every $20 you spend, you get a stamp. When you get 10 stamps, you earn $20 off your next meal. There are still things we want to try, so we will be back. read more
This place is a hidden gem of Ocoee. Came here on a weekday and it was during happy hour. There were food and drink specials, which of course I had participated with! The server, Alan, was great too. The sushi was fresh and delicious. Highly recommended! read more
3 years ago
Food was good. Great presentation. Sushi didn't have much taste. Salad was good. Charged me for sauces Also tried to charge for a refill on a drink. read more
My husband and I had an amazing meal at Umami Sushi & Izakaya. Our waitress greeted us as soon as we walked in. As soon as we were seated she took our drink order and answered questions about the menu. The atmosphere is relaxing and the restaurant is very clean. Everything that we ate was outstanding!! Fresh!! Beautiful presentation!!! We decided to order several items and share everything. Ahi Nachos ($13.00) They were made with wonton chips and marinated tuna. It was so delicate with flavors that popped. Honey Shrimp Gochujang ($9.50) This is battered and fried shrimp with a delicious orange ginger sauce. If you like orange shrimp you will LOVE this dish. Pineapple Fried Rice ($13.00) I have never had pineapple fried rice and did not realize how wonderful the flavor combination of egg, ham, peas, rice and pineapple tastes. I will definitely order this with every visit Scallion Pancakes ($5.00) The scallion pancakes were very good but with all of the other options I will jump on something more flavorful and creative on my next visit. Jalapeño Roll ($14.00) The jalapeño roll is amazing. The fish was very fresh and it was not overly hot. Green Tea ($4.00) The green tea is served very hot and it goes perfect with the food. read more
First off let's start with the incredibly friendly staff and owners of this establishment.. you feel very welcome and attended to. This is a huge factor for me at businesses. Second, the happy hour. It's fantastic! You had me at crisPy Brussel sprouts:) The sushi is also very fresh and delicious. It's a small restaurant with cute character and cat photos on the wall. Parking is never an issue as it's in a public shopping strip in Ocoee/Winter Garden. They have a very nice sake selection and the menu is not overwhelming. I look forward to any time I can enjoy a dinner or happy hour here:) read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Super hole in the wall but absolutely fantastic!! The decor is upscale, few tables but packed with happy customers!! Ahí nachos are excellent!! Fresh ingredients! Delicious avocado. Dynamite roll is literally dynamite! Service was very detail and helpful. Friendly wait staff eager to please read more
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6 years ago
Date night sushi at Umami was fabulous! The food was super fresh and flavorful. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Happy hour was the perfect time to come, have a beer and some fresh sushi. We will definitely be coming back! read more
A neighborhood gem. Its located a few doors down from Publix on Maguire. Service was decent. Sashimi was on point. Decor was nice. Everything was great. We definitely enjoyed our dinner. It is a little on the pricey side for the rolls, most of them are over $10. Not complaining though, its worth it. I am hoping that they would be expanding their menu in the future. More Izakaya, rice dishes, etc. read more
5 years ago
5 years ago
5 years ago
Nice ambiance and romantic little sushi spot. Quality food. Great service! Easy to get there on Maguire Rd in the Publix shopping Center. We ordered the volcano Roll. It had an excellent presentation as it was lit up on fire in a little tomato. read more
Pretty good experience over all. What is truly amazing about the scallion pancakes is how incredibly thin they slice those scallions! On a micro level. The japanese curry provided will give you a different sensation for curry. Very tasty and uniquely different, yet familiar. Would do this again. The pork belly buns left me wondering what are these tasteless buns made from? The pork belly was awesome with thin slices of (subtle) cucumber and some kabookie-ish sauce. Would do again. The Dragon roll is awesome to look at completed with a UB 8 Prawn head and tail. Very awesome presentation but not a do again roll for me. Happy to try their others next visit. This roll just fell short on tastes for me. Left me wanting another the orgasm roll from Goya... (yeah that's how I "roll". LOL) read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
I am so very happy we decided to go out to dinner tonight. I wanted sushi, but wasn't sure we had a good sushi place here in Ocoee... turns out we have the BEST sushi place here in Ocoee. I will start by saying that the food was amazing. I want to get that out of the way because where I was truely impressed was in the service. Excellent food and amazing service, maybe the best service I've ever received outside of a cruise ship. We were greeted and taken care of by 2 of the nicest woman I've ever had the pleasure of dining with. Our server was cracking jokes, going over the menu, helping us figure out what to order, and then assisting my 12 year old with a personal chop stick lesson. Above and beyond!!! As much as I love the food, I loved the service, so much so that I'm writing this review as we are driving home. Highlights of our meal included a brussel sprout appetizer that was a must order if you like brussel sprouts. They were fried and perfectly seasoned. I didn't think I could love brussel sprouts any more than I already did, but this dish took that love to a whole new level. My daughter and I each ordered a Dragon Roll (I made some tweaks to mine that they were happy to do), and they were happy to cut the pieces smaller for our tiny mouths. The sushi was perfect, everything was hot and fresh and tasted amazing. The restaurant was clean and classy, we loved the pet pictures beautifully adorning the wall. We had a lot of fun, enjoyed the entire vibe of the place. We are looking forward to eating here again the next time we are craving sushi. read more
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Went for my birthday while we visited Disney and universal and I wanted sushi. Was recommended this place by a worker in one of the Disney sushi bars and was not disappointed! We ordered probably 15-20 rolls and miso soups for all of us to share. Service was amazing and I would come back just for her and the sushi chef if I could! Since it was my birthday the chef surprised me with a huge sushi cake full of fish and masago no charge! That had to cost him quite a bit to serve to me but it was close to the end of the night so I'm assuming he was using up his fish but that was fine with me. It was amazing! The sauces were awesome and there's a whole wall of his cats and dogs. Just ask him about them and he'll tell you all about them. Very nice inviting little place. Will definitely return when I'm back in town! read more
7 years ago
Very tasty! Even though the restaurant is small, it's beautifully decorated and has a very comfortable atmosphere. The food was very tasty, and I'd definitely come back again to try more of the wide variety of things that they have! read more
8 years ago
Definitely an upgrade from the previous place that was there several years ago. Food was fresh and delicious. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. I had the Ramen bowl and wife had a spicy tuna roll. Both were awesome. What topped it off though was the Ahi Tuna nachos.... wow. They even made a little rice panda plate for my 3 yr old! read more
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