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Umiya Leander

3.8 (157 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Casual
Intimate
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Alina S.

This place is near my home and it's pretty good. Chicken teriyaki plate is absolutely delicious, though I was traumatized last time I had the same dish at a different restaurant. So I was so thankful it was fresh, marinated well and superb taste from here. We also got sushi, Umiya roll and Phoenix roll this time. It was yummy, but they forgot to add the extra filling I paid for.

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Kayla J.

Food was amazing and the service was just as incredible. It was obvious once I sat down, there were 2 other tables that ordered their "usual" upon arrival. Very family friendly and great vibes. I will definitely return.

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Steven H.

Love coming here! We always have great service and quick order return rates. Food is amazing and fresh. Relaxing place to bring the family and a few friends.

Spicy pork bulgogi bento, lunch menu
Lori H.

This restaurant is conveniently located down the street and decided to try it for a late lunch. It was not very busy at 1-1:30 with maybe a few tables. I asked if there were any recommendations in comparison to Japanese vs Korean on their menu. My wait staff mentioned the owner was Korean so I chose that route. She recommended the spicy pork bento box if I liked spicy and went with that. The food arrived very quickly. Portions were very fulfilling and packed the leftovers. The tempura vegetables were crisp but not very flavorful with the batter, their dipping sauce is definitely needed. The salad dressing was a refreshing orange citrus flavor with the basic California rolls. The pork bulgogi was plentiful, tender, juicy and flavorful. Lunch specials are reasonable based on the quantity of food that is given. If not, it would be considered pricey. Overall, the food was better than others I have tried although it didn't blow me away.

Sushi/sashimi special - fresh Tuna
Andrew S.

Great Sushi/Sashimi place in Leander. Spice level is mild and well received. Location being close is a big plus. Tuna Special appetizer - very fresh and dense. Wait staff is friendly. Parking is good but was under repair today and blocked off in several spots . Should be completed as you read this. My feeling - a nice neighborhood spot with good food and attentive staff.

Perilla leaves

Tonight we had kimchee pancake and the galbi gim. They just recently changed the Menu to showcase more Korean Food. The owner is korean and cooks the korean food herself. Do not miss out on the korean food. Being half korean myself I was pleasantly surprised. They also had perilla leaves as a side banchab. Give it a go. You won't regret it.

Failed health inspection

We were going to eat lunch here today but saw this on the door so we didn't go. We used to like their food so this is disappointing. The sign said they are still open so I'm guessing lots of unsuspecting people are still ordering food for delivery.

Fish tank #1
Shelley G.

Sushi is great, particularly the Pink Lady roll, Umiya roll, the Crystal Valley and the Sunflower roll. The restaurant itself needs some serious help. The fish tanks are green literally! The one by the front door has two fish which are nearly dead, not a pleasant experience when you are dining. If they're not going to keep them up, they should take them out. Normally the service is good but tonight it was incredibly slow! It may be a while before we're back which is sad because it's so close and convenient. We were here an hour and twenty minutes tonight for 3 people and there were only a few tables seated.

Tiger eye and Houston rock and roll! Super good!
C W.

Great selection of sushi and a variety of apps! Service could've been better. Took about 15 minutes for a sake and waters to arrive. I know some places are understaffed, but there were 3 servers on the floor (and it's not a big restaurant). They did seem to have a lot of curbside to-go orders going. We had the miso soup (delicious), and pork egg rolls for appetizer. Our sushi came out before the egg rolls (delicious) No big deal. I'd go again because food was delicious and the variety on the menu!

Assorted sushi
Lynn K.

Wow, coming from LA to Austin, I've been looking for a quality sushi place for almost 2yrs... Finally, this place is it!!!! When I came today, there was no wait time so we were seated very quickly which was a big plus for us. The quality is so much better than 10+ other sushi spots that I've been to in Austin. For the impressive quality, the price is super reasonable too. For anyone who's looking for a legit sushi restaurant in Austin, I'd highly recommend.

Rotten food covered in tempura. Imagine what sushi RAW FISH is like
Jenice L.

Mold on food and food poisoning the next day. If the owner reads this, I really hope you be clean up your act and serve quality food.

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Have had 2 meals here at the food has been great for local sushi. Great place to eat while staying local.

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We live in the neighborhood and eat here often. Great local restaurant with good sushi.

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Sushi chef "Po" knows sushi. This place has become a regular dinner spot for the family. Healthy and fresh!

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Amazing sushi, spicy tuna roll is bomb! Great service and good vibes. The sushi bar is very friendly and fun!!

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Great service. Clean. Excellent food. Happy hour until 6pm. Definitely recommend. Easy to walk to!

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4.4(1.2k reviews)
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Soto's happy hour is a fantastic deal, especially when they have it on the daily. This is by far my…read morewife's favorite restaurant and we regularly go here for date night. For roughly $60 the wife was full and we had roughly 6 dishes and one cocktail (I was still slightly hungry). Think of it as more of a tapas style ordering. Soft shelled crab - My absolute favorite and by far the best dish! Crispy from the breading, soft shell and subtle crab taste, and to top it off the fried egg adds some creaminess from the yolk. Not greasy at all due to the way it's fried. And who doesn't like a little microgreen to add some freshness to it?! It could likely use a little more salt, and this particular time the yolk was a overcooked. Sushi Tacos - 2nd favorite! You get two, and frankly I prefer not sharing these (although my wife forced me to). It's such a unique dish. Each taco is palm sized. They take a yummy piece of laver (seaweed), coat one side and deep fry it to make a nice hard shell taco casing. Then they fill it with sushi rice, top it with plentiful tuna, add a slice of avocado, and top it with micro greens. Refreshing, light (once you squeeze the tiny lime on top), slightly filling due to the rice, and absolutely delicious. Takoyaki - I'm not a fan, but the wife is. For me it's a texture thing. Even when visiting Japan I didn't enjoy this dish. Honestly though I do think it deserves far more bonito flakes, as the dish is meant to look alive from the waving flakes. Honestly we love this place so much, I always get engrossed in the food so much I forget to take pics. The overall ambience is chill and refined, albeit no white tableclothes, but it acts like it should have them. This location gets busy during dinner time, however during happy hour it's rarely even 1/4 full. Monday's the happy hour is all day!

Really disappointing experience. The sea bass took over an hour, while my husband's meal came out…read morequickly. Our server said she would remove it from the bill, which I appreciated--but the manager refused. Instead, he insisted I pay for it and even tried to pressure me into eating it. The lack of flexibility and understanding made an already frustrating situation worse. We don't go out to eat often, so this was especially disappointing. Overall, the service was poor and not how customers should be treated.

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3.9(371 reviews)
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Oh my gosh! This place was amazing! The staff were super friendly and relaxed, and they even let us…read morechoose where we wanted to sit. I started with the gyozas -- filled with chicken and veggies, and really affordable at around $6 for 6. The sauce was delicious, and I shared them with my family, who also thought they were great. You can get them fried or steamed; I went with steamed. Next, I ordered the salmon avocado roll, and it was literally the best roll I've ever eaten. I dipped it in soy sauce, and for those who avoid preservatives, they even offer a soy sauce with just soy, wheat, salt, and water -- perfect for me! I ended up ordering four orders of six rolls (yes, they were that good) and ate them all by myself. Each order was about $9, with $7 for just salmon -- avocado was an add-on. The Sexy Mango roll was my mom's favorite -- she said it tasted refreshing. We also tried sashimi sushi, which was served in a cool cup and tasted amazing. My brother went all out and ate 30 avocado rolls, and the chef was kind enough to give him a super-sized sushi with extra avocado and rice -- I was so jealous! I also tried the Beef Bulgogi, which was delicious and priced at about $13 -- very reasonable. Around 4:00 pm on Saturday, the restaurant wasn't crowded, which made it perfect to enjoy our meal. The K-pop music in the background was a fun touch, too. Seriously, the salmon avocado rolls were the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be back next time I'm nearby!

Decent spot with really nice deals! We came on a Tuesday evening and were really surprised to see…read morethat there was an all day deal going on for a combo of certain rolls and entrees for a cheaper price, so of course we had to go for that! Our server was super nice and immediately took our order. The rolls, because they are part of the combo, were more on the simple side. Both the yellowtail and tuna roll were really good. The quality of the fish seemed decent, but I wish there was more of it in the roll. And I wish the wasabi was a little stronger. The chicken udon bowl was probably my favorite of the night. The udon itself was the perfect texture and really bouncy. The broth was deep and had a rich sweetness. And the chicken was really juicy. The chashu ramen was okay though. I wish the noodles were cooked a little more, I wish the pork was more tender, and I wish the egg was jammier since the whole yolk was basically hard boiled.

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