My partner was yearning for sushi, and I wanted teryaki, which was a very good compromise with good service and excellent cup of hot green tea, always a winner as far as I am concerned We liked the warm, cozy restaurant with romantic tables and excellent service and plan to return at some point! read more

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Decided to stop by for a late night sweet treat and Ume did not disappoint! Ume is a small restaurant located on 1st Avenue between E 63rd and E 64th street. We stopped by close to closing time, but the staff was very kind and attentive. We opted for the tempura cheesecake & tempura vanilla ice cream and both were so good! I highly recommend if you're looking for a yummy dessert. I will definitely be back to try their sushi and other items from their menu. read more

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second time here and I would say that it's def more for the experience. Fish is good and their drinks were crafted well. Good for tourists and first-timers but I prob wouldn't go again for a while. Oh and the table they gave us was real cramped. Staff are nice tho read more

Ume - Crudo - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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All I can say is wow. I was in the area, looked at the menu and loved the variety. When I came in the first thing I noticed about this place was how calm the place felt. Everything was clean and well decorated. I ordered the Kani Salad as well as the chicken ramen and it was amazing. I felt that the workers were very attentive and gave me good advice on the menu. The taste of everything was full of quality and it felt like they took their time with my food. I really loved this place and will definitely be back. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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This place is my go to at lunch and after work. The sushi is fresh and delicious. The staff is very attentive and helpful. Great place to get a quick bite or sit down and chat. I come here at least once a month! read more

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This is the triple toro dinner $50 for six pieces of toro (two yellowtail, two tuna and two salmon.) and a toro roll. Delivered with tip and tax this was $60. And I have too say. Fish quality good, not exceptional but what really kind of made this sad is it doesn't show in the photo well but this was the sorriest toro roll I've ever had. So small, so feeble and wimpy. Very little toro and very little rice as well. Flimsy. You can't change $50 and do that. Also super small nigiri. Overall, disappointing read more

Ume - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

So good hanging out with friends today decided to have some takeout from their local neighborhood spot and man. It was delicious. Best wonton soup I've ever had - the wontons had a Smokey flavor We had everything- the spicy salmon roll- Shumai- spicy tuna - the scallop roll which was delicious - the rice cake tuna which was delicious. We had so much and we were so hungry that I didn't take any pictures. We picked up our order and I will say it was ready in the 20 minutes they said it would be and so in that regard, the service was pretty good. I'm so mad I didn't take pictures. The food is delicious. Go check them out. read more

service was great! didn't have to wait on a friday night for a table of two. food was delicious. great local sushi spot read more

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Unassuming typical Japanese restaurant. The staff were nice. The green salad was OK. The papaya salad was not. I was concerned, but the main course made up for it. We shared the sushi/sashimi for two. Excellent quality and generous portion. Would definitely go back. read more

Ume - Sushi & Sashimi For Two - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The prices look attractive first but then everything is served tiny. Normally I'm full with 3 rolls. one shrimp tempura, one spicy salmon one tuna roll. Here all 3 make hardly one real roll. Sashimi pieces are small too. We spent $100 for 2. I was hungry when we left. read more

Ume - Sushi sashimi. Shrimp tempura. Spicy salmon. - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I really liked the gado gado salad, it was delicious. the Gyoza was good too but the ume poke was just okay, just too much rice in it.

Ok at best. Not cheap. I got the 3 roll lunch special with spicy mayo and it cost $22. The rice tasted a little off, maybe a bit under cooked. The woman who took my order didn't fully understand what I wanted so a couple of my rolls weren't as ordered. I would have this place again but I'm not in a rush to go back. read more

Ume - (L)Any 3 Rolls - California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Philadelphia Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Very unique with both presentation and service being outstanding. The food itself is not bad but certainly not top end Sushi. Everyone is mainly there for the experience so be sure to get a reservation and in my opinion, outdoor seating is much better ambiance. read more

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I really enjoyed the veggie rolls I had here. They have a nice selection of different vegetable rolls, ranging from $7-$8 each. I do really like that the rolls have a lot of "filling, and less rice- see pictures. I think it is hard to find a place that does that and usually it is loaded with more rice and less filling. I was full satisfied after my meal of 3 yummy veggie rolls. The wasabi here packs a punch- spicy with just a smidge, which indicates to me they use good quality wasabi. Service was friendly and fast. Restaurant was full, but not crazy busy on a Saturday night. Got a seat for 2 right away. Restaurant decor was simple but still nice. I think probably seats ~20 or so in the whole restaurant? As for their other food, they have the typical selection of standard rolls, special rolls and sashimi. I cannot speak to the quality of the fish since I did not eat here. I would return the next time my sushi craving hits! A good place for a casual dinner that hits the spot! read more

Ume - Miso ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Fish good but too much remoulade on EVERYTHING. They need to serve classic sushi as well

The service was good to start. The woman coughing at full volume without covering her mouth, while not the staffs fault, really brought the overall vibes down. The fish was ok, middle of the road for the price but the California roll was a solid 3/10. The avocado looked fresh but the texture was off and the ratio of krab to avocado was all wrong. Was looking for a new local lunch spot and unfortunately this won't be it. read more

Ume - Bar area - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Ume has the best service, we love Alyssa!! We got the sushi platter for two, which was a great deal! We've also come for the happy hour which offers rolls and apps for $6! read more

Ume - sushi platter for two - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Decent casual spot for sushi in UES. To be clear, this is not high-end sushi but it definitely satisfies the hankering without needing to venture into Midtown. The cold apps we ordered (tuna avocado salad, scallop carpaccio) all tasted pretty fresh and were refreshing. The hot apps (kara-age, soft shell crab) were solid, but I've definitely had better kara-age elsewhere (too much breading for my taste relative to chicken). The rolls we ordered (Ume 1st ave, Dynamite, Fire) were definitely the highlight. Next time, I'd probably just order more rolls. Will be back! read more

Come here with the kids often and we love it. Good food, friendly service, reasonable prices. Also good non-sushi options (the chicken teriyaki is great!) read more

With only 17 reviews, I was slightly skeptical of Ume's 4.7 star rating, but decided to give it a shot and really glad we did. Pretty sure this is a new-ish sushi spot and from the unassuming looks of it, you might assume it's one of the hundreds of mediocre sushi spots sprinkled throughout the city. These days, it's become so hard to find good sushi that isn't high end omakase. But this place nails it. They have a large menu of sushi as well as lots of hot dishes. This is often a turnoff to me and a sign that the sushi won't be too good, but not the case. They serve really good sushi AND really good cooked food -- who would've thought this possible?? We started with gyoza, Kani salad and spicy tuna crispy rice. All were excellent. Gyoza and kani salad are usually not worth writing about, but both were amongst the best I've had. Crispy rice spicy tuna was maybe the single best I've ever had (yes, better than Tao and Nobu and all the gems). Really that good. We moved onto sushi and got a mix of cut rolls + hand rolls, everything very fresh and delicious. Good rice, well prepared rolls, very nice fish. Enjoyed it all very much. Didn't get any pieces but suspect they would've been very good too. Got a chicken teriyaki for the little one which was also very good. Oh and if all this wasn't enough, did I mention they're BYO? Oh, and that there's a liquor store DIRECTLY next store. Grab yourself a bottle of Halutsuru junmai gingo sake for 20 bucks and and enjoy an excellent sushi + sake dinner. Service and staff were amazing too! So accommodating especially with our 2 year old daughter. A+!!! read more

Ume - Awesome waitress playing with our 2 year old daughter - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I was surprised after such a high rating to find nothing special except the friendly servers. In a city of great sushi I find myself not needing to return. Prove me wrong. read more

Solid Asian restaurant with a good variety of sushi. The atmosphere is cozy and pleasant, and the service was fast. Price is pretty good too. No complaints! read more

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Ume is actually an acronym: Uh-MAZIN Momentously delicious Extremely scrumptious This place has the best sushi north of the Mason Dixon. Also, the service is Uh-MAZIN! The ambiance is relaxed... So...don't miss out and come have your Uh-MAZIN, MOMENTOUSLY delicious, EXTREMELY scrumptious sushi at Ume!!!!!!! read more

Great local restaurant! Great food and service. One of our favorite meals during our visit. Staff was super friendly!

Tried Ume for the first time tonight. Our server was very nice and attentive. Beer came in a chilled glass which I appreciate. The sushi was good but honestly a bit overpriced. $35 for one roll which you can't chose and 4 sashimi seems kind of steep for what they are offering. Overall a positive experience read more

Good service, fresh sushi, quiet ambiance. What more could you ask for. Maybe a little pricey, but it's the best sushi in the neighborhood for the price. read more

Stopped in here late at around 9:45pm after a flight. They had a happy hour from 9-10pm, lots of rolls and other grilled appetizers for $6. I just had a few of these small dishes, everything was good and very fast. Service was also excellent, very friendly. Everyone around me seemed to having a great time and they kept saying the food was so delicious, so I probably didn't try enough. A good fast sushi place to eat in a busy part of NYC. read more

Ume - Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Our family really enjoys Ume. It's rig HR around the block from us. The staff is super friendly. I feel the prices are great for the menu. Great stop for a meal. Lunch or dinner read more

I freaking love this place. the staff is SOOOO nice and accommodating. I ordered online once, it was so good, that I had to to check it out in person. did not disappoint. will be back over and over again!!! read more

Love Ume! I was working from home and found this place around the corner from me. I ordered wonton soup, vegetable tempura, and a tuna crunch roll. The vegetable tempura was my favorite. There were the standard delicious veggies like zucchini and sweet potatoes and veggies I hadn't had before in tempura like asparagus and bell pepper. It was so so good and I loved the sauce. Wonton soup was the standard wonton soup and tuna crunch roll was good it seems like it is minced tuna with tempura little crunchies mixed into the mix. Very delicious. read more

It is hidden jewels. One of the best restaurant in Lenox hill Upper Eastside. Great price with fresh food. Owner has a pride to provide healthier foods on the table. Very friendly and courteous to every customer. This week don't forget to try Uni. read more

Ume - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Best sushi in the UES. I order it pretty much weekly and every roll I've tried has been excellent. Not the cheapest take out option but well priced for the quality. Dining in is small and not the most elevated experience but the service is wonderful and attentive. I highly recommend. read more

I love UME! Very close to me, food was very good and clean, service great. Spicy tuna roll delish, shrimp shumai very good, miso soup delicious! Shrimp and Chicken Hibachi good. Very casual snd chill, but nice vibe! read more

So fresh. Large pieces of fish in every roll. The Christmas roll is my favorite, a hint of lime, a touch of jalapeño, and cilantro. Not too spicy, but oh so good! BYOB with a liquor store next door! Staff are super friendly. I just found this restaurant and it's immediately my go to for sushi. read more

Ume - Partly eaten meal, it was so good I couldn't wait - Salmon mango avocado roll, salmon avocado, Christmas roll . - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Stayed in the area and ate their twice. Small restaurant but excellent service and food.

My favorite neighborhood spot!!! Everything is always so tasty and fresh. Quality is always great when I order takeout. Love love love this place! read more

The sushi was very good, we had numerous items at happy hour and for that price it is hard to beat. Staff were extremely polite and were even kind to our small children. The inside was very quaint and quiet. read more

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Wonton Soup - decent taste, 4 dumplings, $8 Naruto roll - Have you ever heard of a $17 roll without rice? I haven't. Maybe it was too much to ask if the Naruto roll came with sushi rice and seaweed as a wrap instead of cucumber but I guess I'm going keto. I don't think it's worth the cost. I really wanted to like this place and support them but I think it will require ordering different items. read more

This is a great little sushi restaurant. Dining in is a cozy experience - a small comfortable space with only a few tables, and a very friendly and welcoming staff. The sushi is really impressive - the quality is much better than you'd expect from a small restaurant like this one (really great for the price too). It's fresh and flavorful with generous portions and very nicely prepared by the chef. The menu is pretty big with several interesting appetizers, drinks, and desserts. The sushi I got when I ordered takeout was just as good quality, fresh, and was ready fast! This will be my new go-to neighborhood spot from now on, for sure. read more

Ume - Philadelphia roll, salmon avocado, green dragon roll, yellowtail sushi - dining in the restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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I had take out from this place for the first time, I live near by and it was delicious. Their crispy rice is amazing. Rolls were so good also. Woman at the front was so nice and it was easy and quick :) will be a new regular read more