I stopped in on a whim while driving by. From the parking lot, which is a bit tight, it didn't seem busy, and noticeable once I walked in. I was greeted promptly, and the host tried to seat me even though I mentioned twice that I wanted to place a to go sushi order. I was given a menu, a pencil, and a sushi order form, but the form wasn't very self-explanatory. I tried to get the host's attention to ask a few questions about quantities and how certain items were prepared, but he seemed distracted by other activity in the restaurant. While waiting, about 10 minutes, I noticed the decor was bright, the sushi chefs were neat and clean, and the preparation area looked well maintained. In the end, I took a guess on my order (California roll and lump crab meat) , and once I got home, I realized I made a solid choice. The sushi tasted very fresh (although the crab didn't taste like lump - it was still tasty) which definitely stood out and made the experience better. I ordered enough for lunch that day and still had leftovers for the next. Will I go back? I'm not sure, but I might try again on a different day and dine in. read more

Umi Sake - California Maki Roll Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Maki Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

My go to sushi restaurant as well as their total menu selection and all get 5 stars from me. They always have my favorite sweet shrimp which is an item other sushi restaurants no longer prepare. Their head sushi chef is amazing. I suggest sitting at end of bar and watch his magical knife work as he handles every dish with skill of a master read more

went here on my lunch break. got the shanghai spring roll, the crab rangoon and the umi combo roll. the crab rangoon was phenomenal! the sushi was also really good. the dining area was super nice and the sound from other tables doesn't bleed. service was fast and good as well read more

I ate way to much, but it was glorious. This is not my typical neck of the woods, but it was close enough enroute to the Kennedy Center that I checked it out. So glad for this dining experience. I don't recall all the dishes, bit enjoyed them immensely. Our server was also A plus and very attentive. Only hiccup was the hostess/manager who made no eye contact and took a few minutes to address us and seat. Luckily we stayed since it was smooth sailing after that. read more

Umi Sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Really quality sushi and pad thai! We ordered takeout and it was fast, fresh, and piping hot. Have been looking for more takeout options in the area and this made it quickly to the top of our list! Will 100% be trying more. The pad thai was a huge portion and the shrimp were delicious. We also ordered 5 rolls (flaming lips, rav-o, rainbow, Vanessa and umi sake) and each were very large and tasty. Very pleased with our experience. read more

Umi Sake - Pad Thai Noodle - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

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We had sushi. 2 rolls came out well before the rest of our rolls. Service was ok. Used the restroom, it was filthy. Looked like it had not been cleaned in a very long time. read more

Return visit for daughter's birthday! Between us we had bento boxes with chicken and string beans, chicken yakitori, salmon and tuna rolls with avocado, California rolls and volcano rolls. Sushi rolls all fresh and delicious, bento box and chicken yakitori both enjoyable. Service was top shelf. Yeah, we overdid it a little but birthdays happen just once a year. With a generous tip, our bill was a C note. Go and enjoy. read more

Umi Sake - Family Birthday Dinner! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Family went there Sunday 10 January, Food was delicious, menu large selection, service was very good (Henry); asked for time to decide didn't push us at all. Food Portions were generous, and we all took meals home. Yes, we'll definitely return. read more

If you're black .. I would not recommend coming here. staff and manager very rude and discourtesy to black guest.

Ordered take out from them and was very happy with the food. The veggie tempura was delicious as was the yaki soba noodles.

Always solid fresh sushi with many choices . Diverse menu and excellent service . Been going for years

SO GOOD! We went here on a whim one night and we LOVED it. Our waiter was really nice and informative. Sushi was delicious and fresh. Portions were huge for the entrees and appetizers. Whole family loved the lettuce wraps and we were all stuffed afterwards. We will definitely come back when we are in the area again. Definitely check it out. read more

Great service!! amazing costumer service the waiter was really kind taking care of of us so warmly lives the sushi especially the spicy shrimp avocado read more

Umi Sake - Shrimp Tempura California Maki Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Umi Sake has been a staple sushi spot located in the cockeyville area for years! Although a bit tricky to park upon arrival, there is a huge parking lot behind the building that always has spots available. Typically we are seated immediately but it does get busy on the weekends around 7pm with take out orders and large parties. Dining in is a very casual vibe, I prefer to sit at the bar to watch all the beautiful sushi be made! They have a variety of drinks and wines. We ordered the tuna nigiri, beef lettuce wraps, sushi, and fried ice cream. Everything was delicious, fresh, and came out perfect temperature. The waitress was very busy but was doing a great job managing all the tables. The prices here are affordable and worth it for the quality of the food you receive. read more

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Food is average. Atmosphere is ok. Service is ok depending on who waits on you some of the waitresses can be rude. Not one of my favorite places to eat. read more

Main takeaway: sashimi portions are very generous and the fish is fresh! Been here twice with my girlfriend, and we have enjoyed both experiences. The staff is kind and usually very fast, and the place itself is clean with plenty of space (usually no wait time). Nothing bad to say really! read more

Fresh food, quick service! We stopped here by happenstance and will be back. There were only a few patrons at the time of visit; so not too busy. There is an outside patio and full bar. The food, delicious! read more

Umi Sake - Starters: Hot Sake & Crazy Monkey Rolls. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

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Not very busy in the afternoons which is perfect for me. The service was excellent. Incredible food! The sushi was so fresh and flavorful. Also tried some yakitori which was a little tough but still delicious. I recommend their sushi wholeheartedly. The interior is nice; chairs are comfortable and there are some booth seats. It's pretty rad here. read more

Umi Sake is my favorite Asian restaurant in the York Rd corridor. Reliably delicious food, excellent service, and a beautiful, calm dining experience. Excellent service each time we go. Highly rdcommend. read more

Chicken gyoza, shrimp tempura rolls and California rolls were good, but nothing special. Prices were on par for the area. Service was relatively quick for the amount of food ordered. Interior is larger than expected with both sushi bar seating and regular tables/boots available. read more

Umi Sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

This sushi was amazing! The portions were HUGE, they did not skimp out on the fish at ALL. Everything tasted very fresh and of quality. We got that 8 is enough special for $12.... They couldn't easily charged at least $24. Each piece was unique and so tasty. We thought that for that price we were going to get your average octopus, red snapper, tuna, etc. instead it was 8 awesome pieces. The Hippie roll was a texture bomb of yum. Yellowtail scallion was bigger than normal, and the D-5 had a lot of fish. The only reason I am not giving this a 5 star was because of the ambiance. That being said, if you want great quality sushi for low prices in a casual setting, this is the place for you! Totally recommend! read more

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Everyone has a favorite sushi place and this is ours. Over the past 10 years or so since they opened we've eaten here at least 70 times and takeout probably another 300. Why we like it: high throughput means fresh food, and these are some of the biggest cuts of sushi around. Inventive rolls, some interesting appetizers, and consistent service and quality. We've rented out the basement for parties and are on a first name basis with half the staff (who have a really long tenure on average- some of them have been there the entire 10 years! Looking at you, Henry). Anyway, go there. read more

Very good! An array of sushi options to choose from! We ordered a little bit of everything for everyone in our party to try. read more

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Dined at Umi Sake last night with hubby and another couple. I had the M&M Roll, my girlfriend had the Rainbow Roll, her husband had the Chow Fun Rice Noodles with Chicken and my hubby had the Sesame Chicken and Shrimp and Beef Fried Rice. Everyone LOVED their food. My husband said it was by far the best Fried Rice he has had anywhere!!! We will definitely be returning very soon!!!! read more

The sushi is delicious, prompt and friendly service with a positive atmosphere !! They are my go to sushi take out favorite.

We got carry out, it was fast and everything was delicious! Every item was fresh and made correct.

Upsetting experience today at Umi Sake. When we received our entrées, mine was not the correct dish. I apologized to our waitress, and explained that it was not what I had ordered. The waitress said immediately that I "clearly" ordered it (I don't eat duck, nor would I order a $36 entrée, but that is beside the point). I know that waiting tables can be a very difficult job with abysmal pay, so I can look past a bit of poor communication. However, when she returned with the correct dish, she went on to explain that I should have spoken more loudly while ordering, and that she was fighting with the kitchen because they were going to make HER pay for the incorrect order. Again, while I think it is strange to confront diners in this way and I have never experienced something like this in any other restaurant, I don't blame the waitress for being upset. I would be too if my boss was illegally forcing me to pay for a mistake like this. It is illegal in the state of Maryland to force your employee to pay for something as insignificant as an incorrect order. Umi Sake is engaging in illegal business practices by forcing a waitress to pay for this montetarily non-signficant mistake. The cost of this dish would have been barely anything to the restaurant, however the cost is significant to a waitress working for tips. My partner and I were disgusted and very upset because the confrontation felt misdirected, and we are appalled at Umi Sake's business practices. I would avoid dining here for risk of having a similar experience, and I would not recommend spending your money here. Edit: We did not finish our meals and left after this interaction. The food is just okay. read more

It's been awhile since I've visited this restaurant, and there are noticeable changes since the last time I've been here. Tonight our experience was being seated (in a corner sort of out of the way from the rest of the customers) and menus and waters were brought to us. Shortly after, we knew what we wanted to order for meals. This is where the not so fun part happens. We ordered 2 entrees, and 3 sushi rolls. 15 minutes later, the 1 entree arrives. Nothing else. Okay, maybe everything else will be here in just a minute we thought. 5 minutes passed and the sushi comes out. The second entree still has not arrived. We gave the benefit of the doubt and thought maybe it was still cooking. 10 minutes later, we're almost finished the 1st entree( we wound up sharing) and the sushi. Our server not once came to check on us. There was another server who floated in the area due to her table, but we hadn't seen our server since she brought the sushi out, almost 20 minutes ago. Finally the other server curtly says "what do you need?," when she notices us looking for anyone to help us, which we replied our other entree... so she goes to check on it. 5 minutes pass, no servers were seen whatsoever even still. We had no communication about what happened to the other entree, if the other food we'd ordered was alright, or anything. We're done eating what had been delivered thus far, and my husband goes to find an employee somewhere to tell them to cancel the second entree because we were ready to go since there had been no communication by any staff still. Our server finally comes to our table after we cancelled and said she forgot to put the order in, but there was no attempt to make the experience better. She didn't apologize, offer to give us the dish on the house, remove an item that we had ordered from our check, nothing at all... It felt like Umi sake had no vested interest in customer satisfaction or customer retention, which is sad to see in an establishment. I hope if you come here you receive a better experience than we did. read more

Have been coming here for years. The BEST quality of sushi in Baltimore area - fish is always fresh, generous portions, and even inexpensive Maki rolls are large and stay fresh until the next day. Can't go anywhere else, it's honestly the best. read more

I've been to Umi Sake about 6 or 7 times, mostly when I lived near it. I've never had a bad meal there, and never expect to. If I lived closed, it'd be one of my go to sushi places, as the owner is awesome, the staff is awesome, and the food is always good. The only thing bad I can say about this place is parking kinda sucks a lot of the time, but that just tells you how much it is beloved! read more

The food never disappoints the restaurant was very busy but out waiter made sure to keep checking on us making sure everything was ok my No Name roll was delicious my Lychee Martinez is a must try my soup great my Eggplant & Shrimp (took home for lunch the next day) is probably best eaten in house but I'll try it again when I go back for my next visit read more

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Greasy shrimp vegetable tempura appetizer. Half frozen and gristly toro ($14). Watery miso. No ambiance. Spotty service ( intentional avoidance of eye contact). Overpriced wine. read more

This may be a 3.5-4 star based on quality, quantity, and pricing of the sushi. Solid quality, large portions for prices slightly higher than Yamato. Overall, value is reasonable, but nothing spectacular. Beyond the sushi, tempura and noodle selections were terrible. Beef chow fun (flat noodle) is terrible even by fake beef chow fun standard. It is on par with Chinese takeout places on a bad day. Noodles are soggy, slimy and are stuck together. I have never eaten something this badly executed before. Singapore noodles are wrong from the moment I laid eyes on them. They are brown, a la soy sauce noodles. Not a hint of turmeric for coloration. Not a hint of curry powder or anything resembling spice or taste besides soy sauce. Noodles are a thicker rice noodles. Not the classic rice noodles but luckily due to the thickness at least the noodles aren't soggy. But everything about the dish was wrong. Tempura shrimp and veggies were terrible as well. It was more Long Johns Silver batter than Tempura. Once again, portions were large, but that was mainly more veggies than shrimp, and batter made everything feel heavy and oily. All of this speaks to a kitchen without a good chef. I would avoid ordering anything besides sushi at this place. Honestly, I would give this place a 2 star if it wasn't for a reasonable sushi execution. read more

I've been to a ton of sushi places in and around Baltimore (from Shoyu Sushi and Nanami Cafe in the city to Yamato which is close by this place), and this is by far my favorite because of the combo of 1) great fresh sushi + 2) amazing portions + 3) very fair prices. Although this place doesn't seem all that much when you walk in (it's not one of those "authentic" places where you see the chef cutting your sashimi... honestly just looks like a typical dine-in restaurant), the staff are super friendly and the food is delicious and filling. So although not a "fancy date night" type of place, this place has been my consistent go-to place for sushi for the past several months. read more

Went here on a Thursday night probably an hour or two before they closed. Dine in and ate outside in their little patio area, servers were very polite and food was good portions were larger than some other sushi restaurants we've been too. I got the sashimi platter and it was enough for a couple meals! read more

Umi Sake - Sashimi Platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

My fiancé and i come here all the time. Its his favorite sushi place and i absolutely love the other dishes they have to offer as well. My fiancé will get an assortment of sushi so i cant really remember his favorite rolls lol but MY favorite thing on the menu is the Honey Honey appetizer which is basically if Crab Rangoon and Jalapeño Poppers had a delicious baby. I always forget to take a picture of them because i get too excited and eat it! I also either get the Teriyaki Salmon or the Seafood Yaki Udon (pictured) and my son loves the Shumai (shrimp dumplings) so you really cant go wrong ordering anywhere on the menu. We've always been very happy and very full every time we come here. read more

Umi Sake - Seafood Yaki Udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

i was there dinner last night, food was very good, price is reasonable, service is fantastic. I highly recommend this place.

The food was delicious, with large portions for a great price,It is one of the best places to get sushi

Pretty good, they have above average sushi, and as always they give fortune cookies. The service is pretty good, and the food is relatively fast. Also, the noise level is pretty mellow, if you're a "quiet dining" kind of person. I do have a small complaint about the bathrooms, there is a hallway to the women's one which is really easy to notice, but the men's bathroom is almost concealed on the other side of the room. Decoration is nice, and I would recommend coming here for some good sushi. They have all the classic rolls, such as the California roll, and they have special rolls that only they have. I would say they are 4-5 star restaurant. read more

First ones seated outside; had a 6 Top plus child served before us. Everyone else got food before us. read more