Let me be very clear: the quality and freshness of this sushi were exceptional. From the first bite, it was obvious the fish was incredibly fresh--clean, vibrant, and expertly prepared. The rice was perfectly seasoned and balanced, and every roll tasted intentional and well-crafted. This is not average sushi; this is high-quality product done right. What really stood out was the size of the rolls. These weren't skimpy or over-engineered gimmicks--they were generous, well-proportioned, and satisfying. Each roll felt substantial without sacrificing balance, which is exactly what you want. That said, the only surprising part of the experience had nothing to do with the food. The wait staff, chef, and even the owner came across attentive knowing they deliver a phenomenal product and service. The sushi speaks for itself. With food this fresh, this well-executed, and this generously portioned. This is excellent sushi and service. read more

Umi 2 is my Westbank go-to for a good poke bowl. They give you a huge portion of rice and good amounts of the proteins and vegetables. The Kona is the only one I've tried and I've stuck to it because it's so good. I also love that their cocktails list the ingredients in them. Their green tea is my new headache cure. I like the interior. It's bigger and more stylish than you'd expect. Sometimes it can smell a little stale, though. The service is good. read more

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I've only had takeout so far, but it is consistently fresh, well-made and beautifully presented. Crispy fried salmon roll and Black & Gold roll are my favorites here. read more

As always, great service and a beautiful ambiance! It was my first time sitting down inside, and the restaurant is gorgeous and welcoming. The food came out fast and delicious, and our sushi was really good from the classics to the new picks! read more

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I did a DoorDash order and the crunchy salmon roll was as Buy1 Get1 Free. I did not get the 2nd roll. The shrimp fried rice is listed as having vegetables but there weren't any and the Philly roll as to be in paper and I was charged a $1 extra for it but that was not done correctly. The food tasted good. read more

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Celebrating lunar new year. Great food and great atmosphere. Right here in algiers . Parking is easy. And service is fast. read more

Umi 2 - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sushi is ok, location is close. Saw a great deal a few weeks ago for buy one get one free California rolls so I decided to order directly from their website. I received the buy one get one free deal and it was great. January 4, 2024, I ordered it again and this time they said "that deal is only for ubereats or DoorDash" and I told them that's not right for their website to display it... but they wouldn't honor it. read more

Umi 2 - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food came out quick and fresh. We got the Fat Cowboy Roll, Crunchy, Green Dragon Roll, Crab Rangoons and a Pina Colada. I would go back just for the Pina Colada because it was so good. read more

Umi 2 - Fat Cowboy Roll and Green Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I ran by this restaurant for lunch. I ordered a salmon skin roll, a shrimp tempura roll and an order of eel sushi. The service was fantastic and the food was so fresh and tasty. I love this restaurant and it has become my "go to" sushi place on the Westbank. read more

Umi 2 - Eel sushi; salmon skin roll; shrimp tempura roll. - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Service was fast and efficient for our party. I usually order the seafood appetizer with rice and eel and avocado roll. This time I ordered eel over rice and calamari. I will order it again. read more

Umi 2 - Unagi Don - eel over rice with picked vegetables - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Can't go wrong with sushi from Umi 2! My favorite is the spicy crawfish, spicy tuna, and rock and roll. read more

Umi 2 - Sushi Bento Box Lunch - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food is made fresh and all of it is wonderful with quick service. A simple clean restaurant with friendly owners. I often would order d drink a hot sake while waiting for sushi, soup, bento box a d tempura are our favorites! read more

Pretty good place although I may not have ordered the best value for the dish. I ordered sashimi lunch special. Although it did come with miso soup and salad, the sashimi was only 8 pieces. And that was the lunch. I sure felt the inflation hitting the wallet! Other dishes looked better and seemed lot more food, but $14 for sashimi that left me not even half full left me speechless. That's like $1.75 per thin slice, wow I didn't think this neighborhood was that rich. The lunch total came to $26.83 per Go at your own risk! read more

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disappointed with delivery! The complementary desert was sour and bad! Informed the manager and she took it lightly. Never apologize or offered to bringing a different batch. read more

I used to love this place but lately something has been off. It's like the sushi isn't fresh when it comes to simple rolls. I ordered the empress roll and was disappointed. The ginger salad and miso soup was fine. I ordered takeout. read more

Umi 2 - Empress Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I failed to snap a picture of my food but it was pretty good. I ordered takeout over the phone. I believe they were training someone because I kept hearing someone repeat things in the background and checking out at pickup took a little minute. However the food took about 15 minutes and was ready when I arrived. I ordered miso soup, Umi 2 roll, sexiest man alive roll, boss man roll, and hibachi vegetable noodles. The total was about $59. Sushi was fresh and taste pretty good. The place looked clean from what I could see but I didn't pass the pickup counter. I'll be back to dine in. read more

Updating my review to post the newly updated menus and reflect on my dining experience. I knew that Umi was a solid sushi spot, but after dining in today, I have to bump up my review from 4 to 5 stars. Everything was super fresh, delicious and the presentation was beautiful. My server was also very attentive and nice. I will absolutely be dining in more often. read more

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We are new residents to New Orleans and the Westbank and are still finding our "favorites". This was our 2nd sushi meal/restaurant . It's going to be hard for any other restaurant to compete! The food was so good! Wonderful presentation. And the staff was amazing. Some of the friendliest service we have experienced. We love our sushi in California... But this might be my new favorite restaurant in both states. read more

Umi 2 - Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had the peach Hana sake and it was quite sweet & refreshing on a hottish day. I ordered the masago sashimi which is always a favorite of mine. I just love fish eggs. Then I ordered the "Out of Control" roll and had them hold the rice. This restaurant really did it well, adding tiny sliced cucumbers inside as the filler instead of rice. It was quite refreshing and lovely. I loved the melding of all the various flavors in this roll. I love mangos with fish, it's simply delightful. read more

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4+ year Umi II fan. My husband is so picky and he loves Umi too now. It was our waiter's 2nd day and it was awesome as always Be sure to tip Jonathan! read more

Umi 2 - *Sexiest Man Roll * Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl * Beef Udon Noodles * Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Best Sushi in New Orleans. I loved in Japan for 6 years and it turned me into a sushi snob. Lol. I'm often disappointed in sushi restaurants and it took me almost a year to find my favorite spot in the New Orleans area. Wonderfully friendly staff, quick service, and pride in their product. I recommend the Umi 2 roll and the Chocolate City roll. read more

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Say what you will but as far as the hot food goes this place is hitting great on all cylinders!!!

My wife and I love dining out at Umi 2. It's a great choice for sushi in the westbank. The rice is done well here. Great consistency and flavor. We also love the salmon here. There are also so many items on the menu, great appetizers like agadashi tofu and chicken yakitori. Last noteworthy thing is the beautiful presentation they deliver. They do gorgeous plating that takes extra time and effort but it's just stunning. read more

Umi 2 - Sushi plated on a sushi boat with flowers and other decorations - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The sushi and the hibachi are both amazing. I order from here regularly and have never had any issues with my order, which is worth commending. read more

Delicious food everything is super fresh. Prices are very affordable and good drinks.

Excellent food and service. They are always fast! Love their menu! Good for party tables read more

Umi 2 - Crab Coctel - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

One of my weekly go to spots if I feel like hibachi/sushi or we just not cooking. I been coming here for years, with going to first location while living in Chalmette. Food is was always good, fresh, and correct when received. Service is always good even when ordering online and picking up. Ambiance is quiet and clean. Only thing that throws me off is they still have that Covid setup when you walk in with the tables in front, even though dining in is available but it's no biggie though. read more

Nice quiet mood inside the establishment. The food is always decent. The prices are a bit expensive.

I love Umi 2 and travel to Algiers just to pick it up! Great service, food and very quick. I believe Umi 2 to have the best hibachi on the westbank hands down. Although I haven't tried much more I could talk about how good the chicken hibachi is ALL DAY!!! If you are looking for a place to eat Hibachi this is the place. They do not have hibachi grills to sit at but you can order it online or at your table! read more

YUM YUM YUM!!! Please give this place a try if you're looking for a new sushi/Hibachi restaurant. They are inexpensive and quick with orders. The food is fresh and the sushi is fresher. Definitely going to order from here again read more

Umi 2 - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Foods good not the best... Service is good Prices are good So go! Oh wait yeah I forgot about sushi pizza! Yeah don't order that! Eww! It was weird... the drinks were good and that's always a plus! read more

I ordered takeout for an early dinner on Christmas Day through Uber Eats. I didn't know what go expect and I was impressed! I got the Sexiest Man Roll and the yellowtail scallion roll, with the optional fresh wasabi. Fresh wasabi is a treat and always worth the upcharge, in my opinion. The fish was fresh and firm. The flavors in the sexiest man roll were excellent: just the right mix of spiciness and creaminess. Both rolls were tightly wrapped which I always appreciate when I'm trying to maneuver them to my mouth without our dogs catching a stray bite! read more

Absolutely amazing experience. It was clean, lively, the service was impeccable without being overbearing. The sushi was on point with not just taste but also presentation. This is a place to go for any occasion. Even has a good location with no parking issues. read more

Love it here! They give you enough food for your money and it's good, the vegetables are steamed/ cooked perfectly and they aren't super hard.. also the shrimp are peeled and cleaned unlike other places hands down a good spot to get food read more

Umi 2 - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I think this is a sushi restaurant often overlooked. It's not talked about a lot nor is it the first place people name when recommending sushi. But I think it is a hidden gem. The inside is large and has more seating than you would imagine from the outside looking in. My experiences here have been nothing but great. PROS: -Wide selection and a vast menu -Fast and friendly service -Lots of seating and TVs -Fresh Sushi -Accommodating for menu substitutions Cons: -Can't really think of any! Overall if you're thinking about trying a new place for sushi on the West Bank, stop by here. It's a great place and a nice environment. They're constantly playing piano music making it a more relaxed environment. read more

Umi 2 - Sushi Bento Box Lunch - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Dined in. Pretty good food and really good service. Worth trying. I've had better fish but this isn't too far fetch. read more

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I'm not sure why this restaurant is rated highly. I visited this restaurant because it is close to my house. They have a sushi bar and they did have people behind the bar. They were very busy filling delivery orders, so I had zero attention. So, sitting at the sushi bar was no different than sitting at a table. Their Chirashi bowl. The best part was that their sticky rice was super good, which is about the only good comment I can make. So, they may be very good if one has just eaten rolls or ordered delivery. read more

DONT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE! Good sushi in the West Bank which is def hard to find. We didn't have high expectations but they definitely were exceeded! Also, the place is cute! Something I'd expect that would be in downtown. Ordered: salmon toro (5/5), hamachi jalapeño (4/5), clear soup (5/5) (I've tried bad clear soup before), agedashi tofu (4/5), thanksgiving roll (4/5), & sexiest man roll (5/5) read more

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Awesome food and so delicious.,the chef did a great job to be creative and presentable design.The services is very wonderful.Everything good！ read more

Umi 2 - Awesome food.best customer service,and the chef did a great design,beautiful And delicious.Thank you so much - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We loved everything we ordered! Miso soup, appetizers, rolls and sushi pizza were delicious! staff was very kind and attentive. read more

Umi 2 - Sushi pizza. - Japanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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