Came here for dinner on a Saturday night as a party of 3. I didn't have super high expectations given that there aren't many asian food offerings in this area compared to the South Bay Area but this place pleasantly surprised me! They had authentic wasabi and great ginger slices! We were seated in the back patio and it was enjoyable because it wasn't hot and there was plenty of shade from the Bamboo. Fried Calamari - 3/5 a bit dry but the sweet Thai aioli was interesting Geisha - 5/5 - Standard sushi roll 49er - 5/5 - my fave b/c of the refreshing lemon slice Carberator - 3.5/5 - just okay b/c I'm not the biggest fan of Tempura, we ordered it since it wasn't spicy for one of the members of my party to be able to enjoy and it was their favorite Snow White - 4/5 - a bit too saucy but great flavor ~~Parking: There's a dedicated parking lot that's pretty spacious, we didn't have any troubles finding parking. ~~Service: Good. All of the waitresses are super nice, though it can be a little difficult to get help from the back patio just due to not being within natural eyesight of them. ~~Best Part: 49er roll ~~Worst Part: Nothing. ~~Return: Yes read more

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We came here for dinner tonight. The rolls we got were all very fresh and tasted great with awesome plating. The staff was attentive and kept refilling our drinks. They were super friendly too. This is definitely my favorite sushi spot, even compared to all the spots in SF and the south bay. We sat outside on a sunny day and it had plenty of shade. It was surprisingly not bright due to the setup they have out back. Definitely coming back here again. read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

Ume is in my opinion the best Sushi in the area Windsor and Healdsburg. There a bit left to try in the Santa Rosa area. The staff was great l, the owner Kelly has always been awesome and welcoming. Great selections of cold sake. Quality is on point. Presentations are top notch. read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

Excellent service and food. We were there for lunch today when a large group showed up to dine. The restaurant prepared a massive selection of sushi for the group. All was beautifully crafted! Their lunch specials are delicious and reasonable too! read more

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Ume Japanese Bistro is an amazing restaurant. We have only eaten here for dinner or gotten food to go, although they are open for lunch as well. There is a decent amount of parking, which is nice as well. The food is delicious and I personally love that they have vegetarian options as well as a lot of amazing seafood options. I often get the Vegetarian Sushi Plate and it is very flavorful. I have tried several different things here and have loved everything I have tried. The service is excellent and it's a warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy an amazing meal! Everyone that works here is very friendly and helpful. If you are in Windsor, this is an excellent place to check out. My husband doesn't eat seafood and there was plenty of non-seafood options as well. We look forward to coming back soon since this is such a great restaurant! read more

I love Umi Sushi in Windsor! The rolls were absolutely delicious. Our waiter was so attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. I have been feeling a bit sick so I got some miso soup as well. Definitely a spot I will be coming back to. read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

We had another lovely dinner at Ume. This is likely our 6th visit, and it is always a highlight of our Wine Country trip. The food, service and ambiance are right in point. The tempura is tasty and light, salmon is excellent and upon noodle soup yummy. The staff helped us celebrate my Dad's 88th birthday, and made us feel special. We will be back!! read more

We had a party of 6 on Friday night with no reservation, and they were able to accommodate us. The atmosphere is nice, though the tables are really close together. The sushi was solid, and the staff was helpful and accommodating. We loved the veggie tempura; it was delicious. The 49er Roll and the Geisha Roll were both excellent. The menu is extensive, with lots of choices. We will be back. read more

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Our server was friendly and accommodating with our 1 year old. There is a nice little outdoor area. Good food!

Absolutely loved the sushi here. We tried the spicy tuna sliders for something new to try and it was delicious. read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Spicy Tuna Sliders - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

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We got there right after opened so not very many people there - that changed quickly after we sat down - so it appeared to be a fairly popular place... Rightly so. They had two Sushi named Carburetor and Dark Side of the Moon and I remember when Sakura was open in Santa Rosa they had two sushi names like that ... I had not seen them before or since ... So of course I ordered them - not the same as Sakura. However I did like theirs. The Dark Side of the Moon had a salad to go with it like Sakura - love that. Am I saying Sakura enough? It was hands-down, my favorite sushi spot on the West Coast - not that I've been to tons but I go to a lot..... very disappointed when they closed - yet now... I have a new favorite. The sushi was excellent. Fresh, well presented, a decent length for the rolls and it really hit the spot. Forgot to get pics! read more

As a Chinese-American, I've eaten plenty of Asian dishes, from sushi to pho to stir-fry. I have to say, this visit to Ume on March 12, 2025, will be one I remember for a long time. I ordered the Tempura Udon and shared the Agedashi Tofu with my family. Each vegetable and shrimp were perfectly fried and crunchy, and the soy dashi broth was so comforting on the rainy night we visited. The way the tofu was prepared was unlike anything I had ever tasted. Delicious! The restaurant owner also took the time to visit our table to ask about our meal. We appreciated the personal touch! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Tempura Udon - Udon noodles in soy dashi broth with assorted tempura (vegetables and shrimp) - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

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We haven't been back here in a few years. Not for any particular reason, we just sort of forgot about this restaurant. We finally went the other day, and it was so good. Our waiter, Eric, was very friendly and helped make good recommendations. We did a sake flight cause why not and the spicy tuna sliders. Everything was so good. We will definitely be back sooner rather than later this time around! :) read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Tempura bananas and coconut ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

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Great food and service. Always friendly staff and a nice atmosphere and meals are made with perfection.

A hidden gem in Windsor. We're visiting the Santa Rosa area and decided to visit Ume. We were not disappointed. Our waitperson Eric was great! Very attentive. There were many delicious choices on the menu. Something for everyone in our party. The owner, Kelly, stopped by every table, including ours to check on the customers. You get a sense that they care about the quality of the food and service they provide. We'll visit again when we're in the area! read more

Very friendly ambiance and tasty food. The service was quite good considering how busy they were. We would definitely return to the Ume.

Got the spicy tuna roll, chicken teriyaki and the hamachi. Chicken was extremely rubbery not great flavor. BOTH rolls were so fishy and had a sour taste to them. Did not taste fresh at all. Do not recommend this place. read more

This place has been my sushi sanctuary for years. I order the same roll (Lady in Red) 90% of the time because if it ain't broke, don't fix it--and once again, it did not disappoint. Always fresh, always delicious, and always worth it. Also, their Happy Hour (4:30-6:00) draws a crowd, and for good reason. Three big groups were already on it while I was there. If you haven't hit up Umé yet, treat yourself--it's worth the trip! read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Lady-in-Red - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

Small little restaurant with big menu of offerings. We loved that the restaurant is practically divided in half with one side brightly lit with families and the other dimly lit with couples. Made for an easier, more pleasant dining experience. Our server was very good in making recommendations and filling our order quickly. Our group enjoyed a bottle of sake, sukiyaki, hamachi kama, vegetarian rolls, miso soup, and steak teriyaki. Everything was in good portions and well prepared. Mochi and ice cream with bananas ended the meal well. We would definitely recommend eating here. read more

On the strength of all the positive Yelp reviews and the photos of good looking food Barbara S. and I finally made it here for a completely satisfying meal. Barbara ate a garden salad and a rainbow roll. She declared both to be top notch. The crispy fresh salad greens were dressed with a bright tasting dressing. The rainbow roll was a delight to see, made really well. I had the pork ramen soup. The pork bone broth was deeply rich. The noodles were toothsome, the slices of pork soft and delicious, the egg had that gooey yolk, the vegetables just barely cooked to retain their vibrancy. I asked for medium spicy broth, it was just that. The first sip was a chili shock but then settled into a mellow quiet warmth. Surprising alcohol list. Given the humble, not at all fancy dining rooms you wouldn't expect to see a $240 bottle of Kosta-Browne Pinot Noir on the menu, but there it is. I decided to drink a $7 bottle of Asahi beer. 3 servers helped us through the meal. All were kind, friendly, informative and efficient. We arrived on a Saturday 5:15pm. An hour later upon exiting the place was packed and there were at least 30 people waiting to be seated. So table reservations are highly recommended. Of the many, many Japanese restaurants in Sonoma County, this one for quality of food, the wonderful employees is in the upper echelon. The dining room is pretty basic and not pretty. If a $100,000 was spent to lavishly decorate the place, the owners could double the menu prices and still have a booming business. read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Pre-sushi. Kidding. Fish tank by the entry door. - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

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One of my favorite sushi restaurants. It's always delicious and the staff are so nice. Been going here for years. Would recommend. The poke bowl is great. read more

This is a nice place to have a sushi date. Fish quality is good and fresh. The place is very clean & service was good. We started with tempura as an appetizer and then we went for the sushi. We also ordered a yellow tail collar & it was very good with the ponzu sauce that they seasoned. The baked Lion is a definite must for those who don't like to eat raw food lol. We also ordered the salmon skin hand rolls which were yummy. read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Baked Lion King Dinner - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

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Sushi rolls and tempura dinner were delicious. Excellent service, friendly. Sushi chef made a roll to our specifications. Servers were very attentive, and even though it was New Year's, they got us in and out quickly and efficiently. Will definitely return. read more

Found Ume during a recent business trip. My teammates and I really enjoyed our meal. Sushi was fantastic.

the service was great from all wait staff, super friendly and efficient, fresh fish, tasty side salad (dressing), and the seating + inside was comfortable and nice vibes. average price, not cheap but why would it be? all of the menu options were great! :) was our first time visiting & we left very satisfied which is not the norm for sonoma county these days read more

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Agedashi Tofu and 49ers are just a few of my favorites. Love the oysters during the happy hour.

The sushi rolls here are always fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. The miso soup is silky and lovely, not too salty. They also have a lovely patio that allows dogs but it's closed in the winter. read more

While raw fish items are luxury foods, I do not eat them. Now tempt me with tempura, rice, salad, and other items that are cooked, even briefly, and have me caught in your culinary hook. I arrived for an early dinner, and everything went just right. The hostess/server was lovely. Friendly, warm, and very professional. I tried the special yuzu cocktail and give it 6 stars, minimum. Accompanied that with a shrimp "cocktail" in a martini glass that was perfect with the cocktail. My entree was tempura shrimp and veggies. Crispy, tasty, as tempura should be. The restaurant has a spare Japanese decor, which is most appropriate. Yes, worth a visit! read more

AMAZING! The BEST crab rangoons I've ever had. Best ramen I've had since I lived in South Korea read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Chicken Chicken Shoyu Ramen Dinner - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

The food and service here is wonderful! My boyfriend and I ordered the margarita shrimp, dragon roll, and rainbow roll. The margarita shrimp is so cute and comes in a margarita glass. It is so good, especially when you dip it in the sauce it comes with! The vibes here are also excellent. We sat at the sushi bar, but the tables have a really intimate candlelit atmosphere. Highly recommend for a date night! We usually go to Haku for the convenience of their hours, but think we might try to come here more often instead. read more

Ambiance was good. Service was good. Choices for non-sushi was limited, especially for gluten-free people. I had the Salmon Teriyaki and it was ok for the price. read more

The food is consistently delicious every time we go. Great place for a date night, family dinner, celebration, etc. service is always good and food is fresh. The mixed drinks are good. The price is fair for what you get. read more

Nice kids bento boxes. Solid sushi left everyone happy. Reasonable prices. We will be back. read more

Ume Japanese Bistro - Kids bento box - Japanese Near Me - Windsor, California

The food is good at Ume but the organization sucks...we wanted to try restaurant week and waited in line since we did not have a reservation. I asked them to take down my name and another couple came in after and a 4 top came in after that....they sat the couple down first and then the 4 top...they didn't have reservations nor did they call ahead. I think the older lady had one list and the younger girl had another list which let to the issue since the older lady wasn't sitting anyone since she was busy serving food and the younger one was on the ball sitting people down Got fed up and left. Won't come back just because of this. read more

ambiance coupled with service is very good. Add the taste of their entrées and you have an excellent dinner. My wife and I enjoyed our dinner. read more

Consistently fresh sushi. I always order their house salad, with house dressing. Service was great, server patient with our family. Tables were spaced out and didn't feel crowded. read more

Good Japanese style . Sashimi, bento box , and Margareta Shrimp my favs. Small but nice with patio dining. Service has always been good. read more

Food quality, price and wait time experience was terrible. In their defense it looked like everyone in the restaurant was having a better experience. To go order took 45 mins when they said 20-25. Nothing we ordered was going to take much time to prep, so they likely started making it when we got there. The Papa Salad online appears to come with chicken for $17...but in fact the chicken is extra. on yelp theres no way to see that, because when you click on an item it adds it to order rather than expanding the details. That's a fail. So this bare bones salad with no chicken is 17$? How? I'm coming from sf where I expect to get ripped off but this is ridiculous. The dressing was the worst part. Tasted like someone poured soy sauce on the salad. Was told there was utensils but there wasn't any. No napkins either. I hate feeling like I wasted money when I try someplace new read more

All of the sushi that we had here was unanimously voted buttery soft. They had a really great vegetarian menu as well and their umekyu with shiso was so good, I had two orders. Their waitstaff was very attentive and always make sure to fill our waters, see if we wanted any refills on our beer and sake, and check that our food was good and kept us up on the status of rolls to come. Come check it out! read more

Food, service and ambiance never disappoints. I've brought several family and friends here. It's always a memorable meal and experience. They have wonderful Saki as well as a nice wine list, beer and cocktails. I have also done take-out. These meals are always delicious and fresh, too. read more