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    Umi Cafe

    4.2 (496 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Cal C.

    The name fooled me. I expected this to be a small café and was surprised to see a beautiful garden as I passed the gate. This was just perfect as we were coming back from a short hike with two dogs. After checking with the owner, I went back to my car to get our 4-legged friends. Here comes the second surprise. We ordered 3 dishes. Short rib pho, beef salad, and duck bun. I had to order inside, similar to a fast-food restaurant, but the quality of the food matched that of full-service restaurants. The pictures of the food seem to be very rare because we're sitting outside under a red umbrella. Let's start with the pho. I rarely drink the soup base as they are typically salty and full of MSG. I am not against MSG, first of all. This soup base is different. It has such a clean taste with a hint of MSG. Just perfect. I really liked it. The beef salad was awesome. I felt they could've added a bit more avocado, but I understand the cost of avocado as well. The duck bun was very delicious without being too sweet or salty. In fact, every dish I had there had a good balance. I will not hesitate to recommend this restaurant to all my friends, especially if you are with your dogs!

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    Wisnu R.

    Really great find and highly recommend it. Restaurant with areally nice outdoor seating with a nice pond. Food was great, staff was great and place was great. What we got: Classic Pho 4.8/5 - Broth is reaaaallllyyyy delicious! - Great portion. Taiwanese beef noodle soup 3.5/5 (4.5/5 when you add the chili paste) - The broth was very light and refreshing compared to the taiwanese beef soup im used to; its almost taste just like regular beef pho; but when you add the chilli paste to it; its gives more depth to the soup and really make the dish reallllyy good. Lime chiken wings 5/5 - nothing but greatness. The sour, the umami from the fish sauce, the crunch from the fried garlic and the fresh cilantro; so so so good! Vietnamese coffee 3.5/5 - good but not great; i wish it was stronger. Overall its a great place to eat. I will for sure return and try their other offering.

    Red Spicy Roasted Chicken Curry 3/5
    Noah B.

    3.5 stars * Red curry chicken 3/5 * Chicken and rice 3/5 * Bubble tea 3.5/5 The food didn't excite me. It was middle of the road for sure. They have a lot of options and the outdoor seating is really nice. Not bad prices and easy parking.

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    Eunice H.

    This is a perfect date spot for a nice summer day if you're craving Asian food. I'm usually wary of pan Asian type of menus (they include Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai) as I worry about authenticity of taste. We got the bah mee (dry egg noodle dish with wontons and bbq pork) and the Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The bah mee was ok but the beef noodle soup was surprisingly authentic in seasoning. The highlight was definitely the outdoor patio with a lily pond. If you sit outside, orders are placed inside and paid up front but food is brought to the table.

    Dark brown sugar milk tea with boba
    Anna H.

    Great and friendly service. Was excited to try this place as I was really missing Taiwanese comfort food and was not disappointed. The popcorn chicken was crunchy, light, flavorful and the Taiwanese beef noodle soup was warm, had just enough spice. Duck bun special was good as well. Definitely will come back.

    Jasmine L.

    Umi Café is such a hidden gem! We stopped by after a medical appointment and were blown away by how good everything was. I ordered the chicken pho and it was so flavorful, comforting, and delicious. I could honestly eat it every day. My husband had the Umi chicken and said it was packed with flavor as well. We also tried the fries, which were surprisingly great! They were crispy and perfectly seasoned. The location itself is really lovely. They have outdoor seating right next to a koi pond, which creates such a relaxing, peaceful vibe- perfect for enjoying a meal. The combination of amazing food, friendly atmosphere, and such a nice setting makes this spot one we'd absolutely drive back for. Highly recommend!

    Roast duck buns
    John K.

    Fun little Vietnamese place in Issaquah. Service is prompt yet feels like a family run business. Everything's clean and well kept, food is well presented and tasty. I feel like a lot of the places nearby are a little too "local" and/or "casual" - Umi would do just as well (if not better) in downtown Seattle.

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    Jocelyn Y.

    After troll hunting, Amber found a close spot nearby to grab a bite. Boy, did we luck out. The outside area is super chill. I bet it's tranquil over the summer with the little water feature outside.  HIEN the owner told us anything we order, we will like. HE WAS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!! On top of that, it was the fastest service ever!!! For apps, we ordered the Crispy chicken gyoza...perfectly crispy that went well with the sweet chili sauce. We also had the pork belly bun. The pork belly was  braised with pickled greens, cilantro, and came with a delicious homemade sauce. Wow. That pork was so tender! It melted in your mouth! The sauteed green beans in caramelized garlic... Yaaaas!!! So fresh...so garlicky...LOVE!!! For entrees, we got the Beef Coconut Curry. It had thinly sliced braised beef in coconut milk and red curry. Omg absolutely delicious!!! The thinly sliced beef was a nice surprise and new experience with curry. On the specials menu, we ordered the duck bun. The roasted duck was cooked to perfection  paired well with the pickled greens. I could eat these all day! ;) We also ordered the Umi noodles. Fresh shrimp and bok choy were delightful, and the homemade sauce was dancing in my mouth. A little sweet, a little spicy, a little sour...omg. Drinks were delicious, many to choose from. We were all super satisfied! And the best part....we got to sit outside in the beautiful fall weather before it rained. And the food... FASTEST FOOD THAT HAS COME OUT AT A SIT DOWN RESTAURANT. We were all shocked! I know i said at least twice during the meal that I'd trek back up to Issaquah JUST for this amazing mom and pop small business! Thanks, Hien! We WILL be back! #FoodieLife #Foodie #foodiejourney #UmiCafe #FoodieFamily #ARestaurantADay  #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #LocalEats #IssaquahLocalEats #IssaquahAsianFusion #FoodPorn #RealFoodReviewFromRealPeople #IDontGetPaidForMyReview

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    Joey J.

    This place is pretty good, but not exceptional. You order, take a seat inside or outside and the food is brought to you. Expansive menu, with options for everyone. The outside is really peaceful with some water features. Had the Szechuan beef starter and classic pho as my main course with a Thai iced tea. Everything was good, but again nothing knocked my socks off. Would come back to try more!

    Salt and pepper tofu
    Annie C.

    I haven't heard of this place til I started looking on Yelp for some places to eat in Issaquah. It was a nice sunny day so I decided to come here for brunch and took advantage of dining outside when it's not so hot out. Upon arrival, I noticed the outside looks like a temple with many trees surrounding the area. When you walk inside, it was very tranquil with a pathway towards a pond and to the restaurant. There's a sign outside that said you have to order in advance before taking a seat outside the patio area. I ordered the strawberry milk tea while my partner got the snowing white coffee. I thought the milk tea was mediocre, couldn't taste much flavor due to so much ice. The coffee was surprisingly good though. It had coconut syrup which made it delicious on Vietnamese coffee. We decided to share a few small bites since we weren't too hungry at the time. Here are my thoughts on each: Salt and pepper tofu: really love this dish! The tofu was soft inside and lightly crisp on the outside. The flavor profile was on par as well. Pork belly bao: the pork belly slice were tendered and juicy, paired with pickle veggies inside. They do not skimmed down on the size of the meat. Will definitely order this again! Honey basil garlic wings: I thought this was okay. Didn't really have much flavor except the sweet chilli sauce. Order at your own risk if you don't want to attract bees outside. Popcorn chicken: we thought this was okay as well but there wasn't much seasoning. For $10, I will pass on this next time. Soft shell crab bao: I was looking forward to this one and thought it was worth a try. The crab wasn't too big but perfect size to sandwich in between the baos. For $13, you get two baos to share. I pleasantly enjoyed this one. Overall, a nice hidden gem outside a neighborhood in Issaquah. Definitely one of the best Asian fusion restaurants we've been to just for the food and atmosphere. Will come back again next time to try their other main entrees.

    Spicy Roasted Chicken Curry
    Jeff C.

    Umi Cafe is a hidden gem of a restaurant. This family-owned restaurant produces some of the most delicious food in Issaquah. They take exceptional care in how they prepare their food and cut no corners in the ingredients that they use. I usually get the Lemongrass Chicken or the Garlic Steak Cubes, but I tried the Spicy Roasted Chicken Curry today which was also excellent. The Green Beans are another must-try item. Though I usually don't get a drink, I tried the strawberry latte today and wow, was it was it tasty! Another reason why we return frequently to Umi Cafe is that food is delivered surprisingly quick. They must have their kitchen processes well sorted to be able to deliver food that quickly. Finally, their outside seating area is one of the nicest around the entire Eastside.

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    Charming zen like atmosphere, delicious freshly made food and excellent service. A hidden gem!

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    Their pho never disappoints! The recovery day here is so so needed and the owner here is very nice when you get a chance to talk to him. :)

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    Best of the best. Real people. Real food. Simply authentic dishes that just hits the spot throughout all seasons.

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    The food is incredible but sadly the owner is so rude and no matter how kind I was he treated us very poorly. I won't be coming back.

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    Pho tasted like water and meat was weird. Worst pho I have ever had. Something something 85 character minimum

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    We've been here a few times now and the food and drinks are always delicious! This has become a go to spot for us.

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    Ask the Community - Umi Cafe

    Is this place dog friendly?

    At least in the summer, you can sit outside on the patio with your dog.

    Is the popcorn chicken white or dark meat?

    Dark but it's not quite right. Lacked flavor and crispness. Go elsewhere for popcorn chicken.

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    3.6(10 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Food was sooo yummy I got the spicy tuna and the portion size is great! Kim was also so kind :)read more

    I saved this place when I saw an Instagram reel from when they first opened and wanted to come…read moresupport them. Now that we were in Issaquah, we were craving poke and I wanted to come here as they had less reviews than the other poke places around Issaquah. As we walked up to the entrance, I did notice the food safety sign and was a bit nervous about the low rating especially with an establishment that deals with raw fish. Once we entered inside, there was one customer making his order. They have a digital menu on big screens or a brochure menu near the cash register. We placed our order which was two large bowls. I got salmon, chicken and shrimp but the man misheard me and put in tuna instead of the shrimp. Now I would have stopped him but he placed the salmon and tuna into a metal tin and put spicy mayo on it before I could stop him. I do like that they marinate it fresh as soggy foods make me gag. I got half salad and white rice with my order as well as a bunch toppings to go with it and everything was pretty good! I was very happy with my bowl but my biggest complaint is that I didn't like that the rice was really hot as it was a weird feeling to eat cold toppings, proteins and salad with hot rice. I feel that if you are better off putting it in the fridge and enjoying it later. I didn't have that option as we wanted to eat out. The service here was very friendly and professional. We were served by a kind man who welcomed us the moment we walked in and when we left, he bid his a kind farewell. The inside was nice and had a couple tables and chairs for people to enjoy their meal and they offer free water to have with your meal. They had nice soft pop covers playing in the background and the space looked clean. Overall a great poke spot!

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    Very cute logo sign.

    Jenny Pho - SAUTEED LEMONGRASS TOFU VERMICELLI NOODLES

    Jenny Pho

    3.4(385 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Decided to try this place after shopping at Costco as my son wanted boba. The place is nicely…read moredecorated and has a modern and earthy feel with lots of plants and lava rocks. It's not very often you get water with a slice of lemon in it. Adds a bit of class. Service was good and food was brought to the table pretty fast. We got a kids steak pho, wonton noodle soup, Jenny's special pho, chicken curry with chicken and a steak banh mi. Everything was good!

    I guess 3 star is definitely the way to go for this one. I came here with some high hopes seeing…read morehigh reviews on google. I guess I should have came to yelp as yelp has a pretty close rating on this one. The service was not bad. They were quick to respond and they are somewhat attentive. That being said it's just ok. Still lots of time you have to ask for utensils and water and stuff like that. The store itself is ok. Relatively clean but I would say things are noticeably used. I forgot to take a picture of the pho but I got the special and it was marked as medium rare but it was pretty much cooked through. The soy beans were also already cooked which was interesting. The broth felt a little watery? Not like the thick creamy broth you would get from something like pho bac. The peanut dipping sauce for the spring roll is also very watery and just ok? The fried tofu was under seasoned and underwhelming. Overall its an ok place to eat but I for me I want to be wowed.

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    Orenji Sushi & Noodles - Orenji sushi and unagi don

    Orenji Sushi & Noodles

    4.3(861 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I am obsessed with Orenji! The food is always amazing -- I seriously go at least twice a week. They…read morerecently remodeled, and the space looks so clean and sleek now. It makes the whole experience even better! This is definitely a go-to spot for sushi, ramen, and teriyaki. The service is always incredible, and the staff are so friendly and helpful every time I come in. I highly recommend checking them out if you're looking for a great, reliable place with delicious food and awesome vibes!

    This is quite literally the worst sushi place I've been to in my recent memory; I can't believe…read morethere's people that think this spot is really good lol. The Seared Ahi appetizer we ordered was incredibly fishy, pungent, and clearly not fresh. Definitely the worst dish we ordered. Spring rolls were whatever. The 2 sushi rolls (Ocean Queen and Outstanding I think) were not good either, but not terrible. These were edible and a relief to eat after the Seared Ahi monstrosity. I was feeling nauseous, but my mom wanted to order an udon to offset the fishiness of the ahi. I told her it'd be a bad idea since I couldn't imagine the udon would be any good either, but she said "How can they mess up udon? It's an easy dish to make." Turns out, you can mess up udon. The noodles were overcooked and limp. At the end of the meal, I was queasy af and disappointed. It's not a super cheap place either, so we dropped like $120 on an abomination of a meal. Service was good though, and the servers were nice. I will not be coming back due to the food quality and taste, but the service and ambiance were solid.

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