Yumami 5 stars Across the board. And this is why. Yumami is a boutique shop nestled in a small but I would say mighty kitchen. Powered by three beautiful heart warming ladies who work their ass off to cook up what I believe is a quality meal at a very affordable price without skimping on the quality. Everyone working there is genuine. From the moment you walk up you are greeted with smiles, a welcoming hello, and sounds of sizzling fresh food being made to order. It sits right across the street from Moos Craft Barbecue and Tiera Mia coffee on Broadway in Lincoln heights. I found this place through yelp after an exhaustive search attempting to find something healthy, fresh, and made with love that my stomach can trust. While also fitting the price point I would prefer to pay for daily/weekly purchases - when I don't feel like cooking twice in one day. All I can say is. It's well worth, not only the money but your time, tastebuds and health! Their menu is set up very cleanly, they have a kiosk that doesn't confuse you and they have mix and match options that center around their base of veggies. Featuring Shanghai Bok choy, baby bok choy, and mustard greens, and or egg noodle if you are looking for a carb. I typically select the Shanghai bok choy to which the owner owns a farm for which is where they source the ingredients. You can choose a large size for 12 or regular size for 10 and you can always split the order with one of their other meat selection such as rib eye, pork loin, chicken, and short rib. All served with a house made sauce that I can't really describe in any other way than some kind of clean light butter sauce that adds a nice warmth and savory umami flavor. (Not saying it is butter though) I cannot speak on the red meats but as far as the tofu and the chicken they are cooked very well. Loads of flavor. Never dry. The ingredients are fresh. The bok choy comes out crunchy and piping hot like it's been have cooked in a wok which you can hear it has been l. And it's cooked to perfection. And the tofu is wonderfully silky and smooth. Sprinkled with sesame. It's one of those local shops that I feel makes the local neighborhood stronger simply because it is providing what 90 percent of establishments do not. Which is healthy food! They've chosen to make healthy food and we are thankful ! If you're in the neighborhood. Or even in downtown or close by. Give them a try and make sure to try their Bok choy apple juice. Yes I said that. Bok choy apple juice. 3$ for 8 ounces made fresh. Served nice a cool. 5 stars. Shout out to Cindy. Serving up the juices, and to everyone else who is working there - who makes - that experience as smooth, and available as it is. A true Gem! 5 stars Will update with a crisp photo when I don't eat it so fast I don't get a full shot. read more

If you are looking for. Teriyaki joint like I did... this place is little different~ It's a rice bowl place with Asian seasoned (want to say Chinese?) protein and fresh veggie and rice. Straight up simple, but it does the trick if you are looking for an Asian fix in Lincoln Heights that's not overtly sweet and too soy saucy- No place to eat. It's literally a shack that serves you food. read more

$15 for large plate-- 1/2 rib eye 1/2 short ribs with their sauce, brown rice, and veggies, good food for the price. I would def come back. Service was fast. Ambiance is a little take out small spot. You order on their computer kiosk and you pick it up when it's ready. Street parking only. read more

Yumami - rib eye and short ribs - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My coworkers and I were working in the area so we got Yumami for lunch and it was pretty good! I really liked the amount of food for the price. I got a large short rib box with half rice half noodles and bok choy. Loved the noodles since I don't generally see that as an option. The bok choy was cooked really well, loved that. I only had one issue...I thought based on the pictures that the short ribs were going to be marinated in a Korean/Hawaiian galbi way. They are not. They were good but mostly just salty and peppery, not at all galbi like I wanted. So, good food overall but if you're looking for Korean/Hawaiian style galbi, it's not lol. read more

Yumami - Large short rib box with half rice, half noodles - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First, I would like to say that the food is good but today we got bamboozled. The beef portion shrunk and the noodles portion grew considerably. What's going on Sandy? Are we going to blame gas prices, tariffs, the war in Iran, global warming? Come on. This is totally sus. read more

Yumami - Reduced portion but not the price. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got out late and was craving an eats and delicious short rib, bok Choy and rice! Don't forget their peanut sauce. The lady at the register is always lovely and the spot is so cute. Not a sitting place just a grab and go and enjoy on your own! Will keep coming back for years the most local hang! And you can walk over to the bottle shop and buy some wine or beer for the house too! read more

I'm so happy. One of my favorite lunch spots ever was in Hollywood and it closed down years ago... I always talked about my ideal type of bowl with bok choy, ribeye, and a carb all covered in this incredible sesame sauce. Today saw that this mom and pop actually reopened at a different location in Lincoln Heights. Can't wait to get this regularly again! read more

Yumami - Rub-eye, baby bok choy, egg noodles - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place. Best steeet Asian food ever. Fast quick service and guaranteed to taste yummy.

First time trying this recently & I am so happy I found this small establishment! Miss sandy is always so sweet & welcoming. The food is just as great, don't forget to add their sesame sauce it's soooo good! I work around the area so I will definitely come in any chance that I get. read more

Yumami - Pork Loin Large with brown rice & baby bok choy - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We had the prime rib and it was bland and overcooked. Very disappointing. We had to ask for seasoning even though they said we didn't need it at all. We added some seasoning and soy sauce and there sauce. It was still mediocre. They offered us a bok choy apple drink and it was interesting. Sorry but the reviews did not pan out. Go the extra mile to Little Tokyo. read more

Over 10 years ago there was a Chinese restaurant in Hollywood that offered the exact same food as Yumami. It didn't survive but I'm glad this place was so close to my house. I don't know why the owner of Yumami gave themselves a Japanese name because this is a Chinese restaurant. Food is delicious and very affordable. read more

Yumami - Outside - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for lunch break, there were only two workers, it took over 45 min to get our food. I got the short rib with egg noodle and baby bok choy. The egg noodle and baby bok choy were good, the short rib was so salty. Unfortunately was not worth the wait or for being late. read more

Incredible place! Love their crab hand rolls so much! Great smart service, awesome people.

Tried for the first time last week and wasn't sure if it was gonna be good so shared a large plate with my partner and ending eating most of it lol wanted to order the next day but they were closed so we went two days after. Soooo goood, could literally eat this every day. So much flavor and feels healthy. read more

So delicious! The people working were very kind and were patient since it was my first time. The bok choy juice is super good too!

Outstanding! If you're anywhere near the area and are looking for a quick grab and go lunch spot this is definitely it! The short ribs were flavorful and cooked to perfection! Rice and bok choy had this rich subtle buttery flavor to them that was just *chef's kiss*! You place your Oder on the huge screen at the front window, wait a few min and then you are served a great lunch at $14. Awesome spot! read more

Yumami - Short ribs, bok choy, brown rice - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very fast to prepare n can't judge by the size of the box. I got the Galbi set (prime rib). About $13. Baby bol choy, brown rice. The galbi was very thin. Maybe too much garlic salt(?). It was quite salty. Bok choy was ok. Little less salt may help. The brown rice helped to eat the whole box with all the salt. Maybe it's only me with the salty taste. The meat itself was marinated for a while as the flavor is deep, but it's not restaurant galbi do dont expect...more like a dosirak galbi. Either way a good lunch. A side of kimchi in the corner would have been nice lol. There are like 2 ladies working here. A tiny shop. I think u can eat outside at the Canopy tables? Front Parking can only fit 1-2 cars...3 at max if possible. I think theres a parking lot in the back. The orders are taken by Digital format on a screen. Not sure if they take cash. read more

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I imagine parking can be a pain in the butt in this area when it is very busy. The restaurant itself only has 2 spots adjacent to their business and only a couple of outdoor tables under a tent. I ordered the large grilled short ribs with brown rice and mixed veggies of bok choy, Shanghai green choy and Chinese mustard greens. It cost $14 and is a substantial and pretty generous amount of food for one person. The food was freshly made and delicious BUT the short ribs were way too salty. I loved the veggies and saw on their Yelp page that they come from their own farm - they were obviously very fresh and tender. I'll try another protein next time with hopes it won't be nearly as salty as the short ribs which were otherwise perfectly tender and had a lovely smoky, grilled taste. read more

Yumami - Short Ribs Beef LARGE for $14 (with brown rice and mixed veggies) - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been popping in now and then for the past a few years. One thing I love about this place is their consistency. I usually get brown rice, and some bok choy or similar greens with some tofu and the sesame and chili sauces. It is always piping hot and I am always full when I get the large portion. It may not look like much as a simple walk, up window, and parking is a little tricky sometimes, but I am never disappointed! read more

Food is amazing as always Yumami is always a staple before the dodgers game and any time after! read more

Yumami - Shrimp REGULAR with bokchoy - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There food is delicious there prices are reasonable the customer service can be better. The parking is not very good. And again the food is very delicious. read more

Yumami - Short rib chicken and brown rice with veggies - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The portion was so satisfying and the chili sauce and tahini sauce that came with it even without asking was oh so wonderful! Great taste and bok choy was cooked just the way I like them. Thank you so much for your business in Lincoln Heights. read more

Delicious food! I got the short ribs with baby bok choy & egg noodles. Loved it! Want to try the Ribeye next time! Hubby got the Shrimp, rice & baby bok choy... Loved his too! I had a shrimp of his! Fresh and tasty! The proteins, veggies, & carbs were perfection! Glad I could truly trust the rating on Yelp for this location. I mean usually I can but I was surprised to see a nearly 5 star place near the hospital... Easy quick drive here. Parking is on the street of the two-three spots next to it are taken. There are two outside tables. It seems this is geared for takeout or pickup... We ate at one of the small tables and that worked. The lady who helped us moved the two tables out of the sun and into the shade and cleaned one for us. Very nice lady. Definitely will come back & highly recommend. read more

Yumami - Delicious Shrimp, Baby Bok choy & rice. Large. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is better than your average lunch spot - the portions are great, food comes out hot and fresh, and the food comes out pretty quick! Yumami was a welcome surprise! read more

Drop everything and go here for a MEAL. I'm so happy that I stumbled upon this place because I just had the best lunch I've had in months. The ribs were that perfect but of crispy and sooo delicious. Bok choy was flavorful. There's very limited parking up front or a small parking lot in the back, but there's also lots of street parking. There are two tables with a couple chairs for people to eat at, but it's more of a pick up spot. read more

Yumami - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Finally tried Yumami after living near food establishment for 2.5 years. A tiny gem serving what I can best describe as tasty rice and meat bowls. Not quite that heavy sugar laden taste from other teriyaki bowl places. This place tasted fresher. The lady taking orders friendly. It is a place you eat outside with some temporary chairs and tables outside in lot. read more

I went for a second visit and ordered a large chicken baby bok choy and brown rice and s. pelligrino sparkling water (complimentary by the lady/chef). Thanks for the kindness. Food was very flavorful and delicious like a real fresh home cook meal. Yummy! Overall, I enjoyed their tasty food. A great spot to grab a healthy, delicious meal. read more

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Holy shit this is good food! I'm moving away and had to share my feelings before I go. The people who work there are always kind and have given me free stuff before. The food is always fresh and SOOOO GOOD! It's incredible best food in lincoln heights. I don't know how to give it more praise I wish I could write a book! I like never ever ever write reviews. Please check this place out! I will always stop here if i come back to the area read more

Yumami - bokchoy rib eye brown rice - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything was great! The food was sooo yummie! The lady was just great! Service was quick and efficient! After I paid and was waiting for the food, I was craving a drink. So I asked her to charge me for a coke bottle. She was sooo sweet! She just it's OK just take it. I will definitely be back. The great food and service! read more

It was such a pleasant surprise to come across Yumami in Lincoln heights- the photos reminded me so much of a place that I missed from my days working in West Hollywood, and as luck would have it, it turns out they're the same owners! I'm so happy that they were able to reopen in a spot closer to me after closing during the pandemic. :) Their menu is simple, all with great quality ingredients and the friendliest service- the perfect weekday meal. I will definitely be back often! read more

My coworkers and I love getting lunch here. Their short ribs are amazing and their veggies are always fresh! The service is top tier, I didn't receive the gentleman's name but he gave me a bok choy green juice to try. So sweet! Check them out if you haven't already :) read more

This tiny little unassuming location was a nice hidden surprise! I was actually walking up to the sandwich spot next door and saw their menu and decided to give it a try, WOW! I ordered the pork loin with extra meat, white rice and baby bok choy. I love how perfectly cooked the rice was, the baby bok choy was so fresh and crunchy, and the pork had great flavor! Plus the little hot sauce they give you adds so much flavor - it isn't your typical sriracha, thankfully. Plus the lady that took my order was so nice and pleasant. I'm definitely coming back to this little spot!! read more

Yumami - Pork loin, baby bok choy, white rice - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

fresh and delicious i get the tofu yummy sauces nice ladies happy customers a place to sit under a red awning (to owners: put your name and address on the receipt print out so people can remember and share! thank u!) read more

Fresh Ingredients! I ordered the Large 1/2 Short Ribs & 1/2 Beef with white rice and baby bok chov. I love short ribs and haven't had any for quite some time. This was some of the best I've had. Ordered over the phone, the customer service was great. Didn't have to wait long once I arrived to pick it up. Maybe 5 of 6 mins tops. It's a very small location but great quality food. I've been working in this area for a few days and looking for good food choices. I will definitely be back. This was my 1st time here. The kind lady taking my order even gave me a free beverage of my choice. 10/10!!! Price is good too. read more

Yumami - Short Ribs Beef LARGE with baby bok chov and white rice - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best bok choy ever, little hole in the wall. The food is over 10 stars. It's in Lincoln Heights.

A small little walk up with shaded outdoor seating creates a great vibe for a quick lunch! I got the shrimp with baby bok choy and white rice. Simple, delicious and full of flavor! Yumami! The large portion was generous, even tho I super hungry I was satisfied about 3/4 of the way thru. Regular should be fine for most people, but for the $2 difference go large and take the leftover home. The sauce is creamy and delicious, didn't really need anything else but they do offer a hot sauce that compliments well. The rice is a short grain and seasoned with sesame, so flavorful on its own. I want the recipe. They were a little busy at lunch rush, so I recommend going at down time to get faster service. Once the order is placed the food comes out quick. read more

Yumami - Shrimp LARGE - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is a must try. Food is 100% Dee-li-cious. Easy parking and you can have it to eat there.

Deeeelish!!! And the bok choy juice was new to me but also really good! The ladies working were soooo sweet! My coworkers and I are definitely coming back again! read more

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Yumami is one of my go to spots for lunch since it's close by to work. The food overall is good. Specially for the price you get plenty of food. The only downfall it can take a long time for the food to be made since it's a small spot. Even when you place the order over the phone it still takes a long time. I don't recommend placing your order online. I had an issue before where my order didn't go through. They canceled my order and had to order it again. read more

Fresh, homestyle food with well-balanced flavors. I came here around lunchtime on a weekday and there wasn't a line. I found that the vegetables, meat, and rice were all cooked well. Not overly salty or greasy, and feels somewhat healthy. There was limited sauce/seasoning on the vegetables, so the subtle flavor of the vegetable itself was able to shine through, which was quite pleasant. Portions are good, I finished the entire large size (comes in a 5x6.5" takeout container with 2.5" depth) and feel satiated but not overly full. It seems like more of a takeout place. You order at the window and pick up your order at another window. It took about 5 min for me to get my food on a weekday lunch hour. There is not a lot of seating--just one table that seats 4 outside. However, there is a small parking lot that parks a few cars. read more

Yumami - Beef Rib Eye, bok choy, white rice, large - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California