Wow. I stopped by after looking for some lunch close to campus. The restaurant itself is a cozy, small restaurant with a good vibe. Unfortunately, they only had water and sweet/unsweet tea to offer for drinks (soft drink machine down?) but that's okay. I opted for sweet tea and it was refreshing. I got the salmon nigiri, unagi nigiri, and Shaggy Dog roll. The salmon nigiri had a nice, big hunk of salmon on top and was pretty delicious. The unagi was out of this world delicious. I loved the sear on it and it was also a generous piece of meat. The Shaggy Dog roll was spicy and definitely full of umami. I thought everything I had today was incredibly yummy. I'll be coming back for sure, at least for a plate-full of that unagi nigiri. read more

We have not visited in a couple of years but today we were in the area, and hungry for a relaxing sushi supper after a busy day. Our party of three enjoyed a variety of items including gyoza, nigiri, and several rolls. Service was quietly attentive and pleasant. We are already planning to return for a lunchtime visit. read more

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If you're looking for better sushi while listening to hip-hop/rap as your inexplicable background music you aren't going to find it. All jokes aside, the sushi here is very solid especially for the price. One of the best happy hours in San Marcos from 4-7 pm EVERY DAY. We love the goyza and the spicy crunch roll with some hamachi (all on happy hour menu). They also have an extensive menu of both noodle and traditional Asian dishes if Sushi isn't your thing. Very nice selection of sake as well. For a no-frills type of spot the presentation is also very well done... maybe not overly important but you can tell the chefs take pride in what they do. Service staff has always been very friendly and attentive. This is our favorite spot in SM for sushi so give it a try. I have taken several people here who I'd consider to be a bit of a sushi snob and they have all not only liked it, but been back on their own. read more

So delicious. I had Mai as the server and she was the best. She really made the experience 10x better.

It's ok, it's Sam Marcos sushi. Friendly fast service with a nice happy hour. Probably won't be back but only bc I'm sushi spoiled :)

The food here is decent for San Marcos, but the ambiance and service felt very lacking. Tried to order a Sapporo Beer, they were out. Ordered sake instead, it showed up on ice but the sake was clearly not refrigerated and came out of the bottle room temp (on no planet should Nigori sake be severed room temp or warm so I think they just dont refrigerate their sakes? Which is odd as most sakes offered are flavored sakes meant to be served cold...) Oh also the sushi bar worker was raping behind the bar and that was pretty off putting from a food safety standpoint... read more

This is by far my favorite sushi restaurant and I've been to A LOT! The quality of food, service, cleanliness and atmosphere is top notch for a college town. Makena is my favorite server, she always makes my experience top notch! read more

We went for lunch on a Thursday and it did not disappoint. We were seated quickly and service was great. We ordered the spicy edamame as it is one of my favorites dishes in general and this is honestly one of the best in San Marcos that I've had so far. It was very spicy, the edamame were huge and full of flavor and the chili oil they used was even better for dipping the sushi in it after . Then we got the teriyaki chicken and the Texas State and Volcanoes fried roll. The sushi was fresh and so so good but the teriyaki chicken had surprised us. It was honestly some of the best we had so far and we were pleased with the portion size too. I would recommend it all as it was all amazing. The restaurant also has a nice feel to it and is a cute spot! read more

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Our number one spot when it comes to sushi. The best we've had so far. 5 star every time.

I was visiting the area and really wanted a poke bowl. I looked at a few places and this one has pretty good reviews. I really can see why. The ordering kiosk was down so I placed my order with a server. I created my own bowl with crab and tuna. I added avocado, seaweed salad, and spicy tuna. It took about 10 minutes and it was ready. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious. My server was very friendly and has some good suggestions for the menu. The restaurant is in a small shopping center. The parking wasn't my favorite but I was able to find a good spot. read more

Umami Sushi - Poke Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Researched sushi in San Marcos and this one had a high rating from over 200 Yelpers. Sure to not disappoint I thought, but Yelp has failed me this time surprisingly. This place is a 3-star quality restaurant tops. FOOD: Shrimp tempura (2/5) seemed like it came out of a frozen box. Bulgogi-Don (3/5) was decent but the bowl looked sad in terms of their beef ration. The Volcano sushi (3/5) was mediocre even after sitting on its own puddle of oil. And finally, the Double Spicy sushi (2/5) was double the disappointment. The sushi on top felt too cold/icy. SERVICE: The waitress was very nice so no complaints here. LOCATION: It is located in the middle of Texas State University inside a strip mall with plenty of parking. NOTEWORTHY: Relatively cheap, which is probably very attractive to the college kids on campus. But you get what you pay for. read more

Umami Sushi - Bulgogi-Don with Double Spicy sushi and Volcano sushi. - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Came back a few months later and the sushi is just as good as our first experience. Got here mid-afternoon on a Saturday, around 1-2pm, and most of the tables were full. The sushi was fresh and tasty and the cold small plates/appetizers really set Umami Sushi apart from other small sushi joints - the small plates are very flavorful and are similar to dishes you would find at a more upscale sushi restaurant. I also like that they have a good fish to rice ratio, oftentimes sushi that is a good deal or on Happy hour is mostly rice with a small piece of fish but that is not the case here, the fish is a decent size compared to the rice portion. read more

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Although the ambiance is typical of a college site, the sushi and service are excellent and well-priced. I'll be back.

The perfect hole in the wall sushi spot! Such a hidden gem in the heart of San Mar! Nieves never fails to deliver on the service. 100% recommend this joint to EVERYONE. Try the chicken karrage you will not be sorry. read more

Umami is one of my favorite restaurants in San Marcos. They have incredible service, make sure to ask for Nieves she's the best server!!! They have some of the best sushi and spicy edamame I've ever had plus their ramen is to die for!!!!! read more

Umami Sushi - Spicy Sauteed Edamame, Spicy Flaky - 5 , Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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I dropped in here Wednesday night after having rehearsal nearby. I had read good things about the place and was excited to try it out. I will say I was not disappointed. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, and not very loud despite having several people dining in. Service was great, my waitress, very professional and kind. Their menu has a great variety of food but I decided to order sushi. The waitress recommended the Spicy Flaky Roll and the Firecracker roll, both fresh tasting and delish. This is a place I wish I lived closer to so I could visit weekly. Nevertheless, I plan to be a repeat customer. read more

Umami Sushi - Fire Cracker Roll and Spicy Flaky Roll-so good! - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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First time here, dined in around 1pm on a Saturday and the service was attentive. Food came out fresh and quickly. The lunch specials is where it's at! Great price for what you get: your sushi of your choice, 5 chef pieces, miso soup & salad for less than 15$! Check this place out!! read more

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If you're looking for incredible sushi, Umami is the spot! Their rolls are always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Whether you're a sushi pro or just starting out, there's something for everyone on the menu. The vibe inside is cozy and welcoming, making it perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. Don't miss their specialty rolls--they're seriously next level. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service--Umami truly hits all the right notes! read more

Umami Sushi - Tuna - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Absolutely delicious! Reasonable priced. Found this after shopping in San Marcos outlet. Honestly best service! Staff is superb attentive and friendly! read more

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Great value, nice portion sizes and quality items on the menu. The staff was very friendly and attentive. It's a cozy, little spot so, don't be surprised if there's a wait. I will be returning the next time I'm in town! read more

Umami Sushi - Combo meal- rainbow roll with chefs choice of nigiri. - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I LOVE UMAMI!!! me and my friends are regulars there lol. The fish is ALWAYS fresh and so is everything else. the staff is soo nice especially our server Emi, she was the sweetest! and the environment is very chill. Food: 11/10 Overall: 11/10 read more

Umami Sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Service and food was amazing!! Timing was on point, never waited long for refills. Sushi chefs were talented and drawing on the plates, making the presentation and creative plating so much more enjoyable & fun to eat. read more

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Called Umami at 9pm hoping to put in an online order, as they said to go online, which as well states i am unable to put in an order. So then we arrived at the restaurant expecting to be seated, only to be turned away at 9 PM, despite their posted closing time of 10 PM. It was disappointing to be denied service an hour before closing, especially without any clear explanation. If the kitchen has an early cutoff, it should be clearly stated to avoid misleading customers. Never again will i get attending this place and giving them my service since they don't really want service i assume. read more

Terrible experience. Called an hour and 10 minutes before closing and they said they don't to go orders anymore and that their kitchen closes at 9:30. We decided to walk in instead and they proceeded to tell us their kitchen is closed at 9:10. Which one is it? Is it 9:30? 9? Or 10? Don't tell us you close at 10 when you stop taking orders at 9:30? Or at 9? You see the point in trying to make. read more

We have eaten here before and thought it was an ok experience but recently we opted to try it again. I would say all the dishes we had were delicious. On the pricier side for a San Marcos eatery but when you notice and taste the quality it is apparent why they do command a higher price. The sushi was presented beautifully and was so delicious. The Takoyaki was crispy and hot outside and gooey inside which is exactly how it should be! The tuna tower we modified to have salmon was so good! The nori wrapper was a great idea to have served with it. Overall we had a great dinner! The service was great and attentive. Our server was very kind and always friendly! The ambiance was very cozy and a great date spot. The location does not have very many tables, so there may be a wait depending on prime time dining times. The reservations online is a phone number with a voicemail that is not accepting calls. Just something to note. read more

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I don't know what happened but this place is trash now. We always used to get sushi from here. It's been about 9 months since we ate here. We had a pick up order $67 dollars worth of sushi. They ran out of something so we didn't even get our full order. We did get refunded but I can not believe how SMALL the sushi rolls were. We're talking size of a quarter and 5 little pieces. The doctor octopus literally tasted like DOG FOOD!!! How disgusting!! $15 for doctor octopus!! I am so sad this place went to sh*t. read more

I am a regular here. And while I love the food I don't like the fact that when I get here 15 minutes before they close and they have their open sign on, they should serve their customers. Not tell their customers the kitchen is closed. read more

Best sushi in San Marcos by far!! Highly recommend the chicken teriyaki bento box it is the bomb.commm !! They're always playing the best music, with the best food and even better our server Nieves was so attentive and gave us some really good recommendations :) read more

Having lived here so long, I have extra appreciation for those who spare me the drives I once made to Austin for great meals. Not like traffic's improved in the last 20 years, right? Just before 8.15pm, a mere squeak before the last hour of advertised service, I walked in because I was in the neighborhood and the parking lot wasn't crammed. It's been a while. There was room inside and I was seated quickly in a corner as a single diner. I asked if there was anything I shouldn't miss on the specials board keeping in mind I wouldn't do tuna--he said the uni/urchin was the most unusual option. Tonight's menu in the order it arrived/was consumed: Small hot sake Fatty salmon Scallop Monk fish liver glass Pinot Grigio Sea urchin Saltwater eel Tamago/egg I staunchly avoid the last two hours of service in many sushi establishments as I've been rushed or been served questionable goods at these times. I did not experience that here tonight. The plates were quality and the service was good. Overwhelmingly best scallops and tastiest eel (both fresh- and saltwater) in town. Liver has been consistently creamy. I also love the seasonings with which they're served, full stop. Complementary to good product, not concealing something embarrassing. Some of these nigiri are so tasty I feel conflicted eating the ginger in between as a palate cleanser. Under $45 after tax/before tip. read more

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If you have any allergy I am warning you DO NOT EAT HERE. I ordered food and have an avocado allergy. I waited AN HOUR as people walked in and order and left as well as walked in sat down ate and left.. I was told "the wait is to accomdate my allergy" and when asking for an update on when my food will be ready I was given no answers. I will not be recommending this place to anyone. So I finally got my food an hour and 20 minutes later... And this is not worth $50 of sushi. I'm so disappointed and disgusted read more

Umami Sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I came into town from California to visit family, and was craving sushi. I typically look on Yelp for reviews when I'm out of town and came across Umami Sushi. When we walked in we were seated right away. The poke nachos were to die for! And the rolls were huge, and super fresh! And not to mention the playlist they had playing was good ole 90s RnB that had me embarrassing my sister and her husband. We met the owner David who was such a humble person, who made sure everyone in his restaurant was being taken care of, and even slipped us an appetizer. This was an overall phenomenal experience and if I ever come back to Texas, i will be back at this restaurant! read more

Umami Sushi - Poke nachos - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Sushi is AMAZING ... the salmon bowl is outstanding !! I would recommend for sure . The service was great as well . Quick and courteous! We went on a Wednesday night so not tons of people but you can tell it gets busy. Super yummy !!! read more

First time visiting this place and loved it. Great service, had some great music playing and the food was delish!! Everything tasted fresh and the sauces were yummy. I'll definitely be back. read more

Umami Sushi - Gyoza California Roll Cucumber Roll Edamame - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

First time trying this place, ambiance was not really good, music was a little loud and very graphic on licking and f*%#% parts, walking away from music the crunch roll was ok, I also try their Gyoza were a little pale they were ok also try the steamed chaschu bun they were good asked with no mayo but they gave me a spoon to removed the mayo, the one thing was very interesting was the Takoyaki they were suppose to have octopus in them not really had any probably one ball of the four had octopus. I came in right at 4:35pm so I was their first customer, for that reason I give them 2 stars I might make back to this place, no kids Lol but most likely I will be eating at miyako again. read more

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Best lunch special ever! Such a good deal, love the rolls and nigiri! Tuna poke nachos are the best! Love this spot

The sushi here is suuuuper good. Can't wait to go back and try more things! Would easily be 5 stars if the service would have been better...seemed like there was only one server and he was not able to keep up w all the tables plus all the ppl coming in and putting their names down on a wait list... it was a bit of a hot mess in that regard. read more

Umami Sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Staff very attentive and accommodating. We chose 3 different rolls after getting the shrimp tempura appetizer, which was pretty good. The Texas roll was pretty basic and very bland. The shaggy roll was somewhat better but the spicy flaky was the best of the bunch. Add loads of wasabi and yum! read more

Umami also known as savory! is an awesome place for great sushi and ramen it's a must to try their spicy seafood ramen if your a seafood lover! and a variety of flavor when it comes to their sushi rolls The staff is also unmatched, great service and super friendly! read more

Came for dinner, no reservation, but got seated right away. The sushi was good and the service was friendly! Unfortunately I had just missed happy hour which ends every day at 7pm. read more

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Umami is our go-to date night spot. The absolute best sushi, not just in town but it's the standard that I compare all other sushi places to (even out of state), and nothing even comes close. It's affordable, fresh and the servers are always kind. They also have a great happy hour. read more