The food overall was okay. The portion size you receive is pretty small compared to the price of the meal. If you’re looking for Asian food in the Birmingham area, I would consider other options first.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Umami in Birmingham is a modern, upscale Asian-fusion restaurant that brings bold flavors and a stylish atmosphere to the city’s dining scene. From the moment you step inside, the sleek décor, ambient lighting, and contemporary design create an inviting space perfect for date nights, dinner with friends, or special occasions.
The menu at Umami is diverse, blending Japanese, Korean, and other Asian influences with a creative twist. Sushi rolls are fresh and artfully presented, with options ranging from classic favorites to inventive signature rolls. Small plates, ramen, and noodle dishes are packed with flavor and beautifully balanced, highlighting the chefs’ attention to quality and detail. The drinks menu complements the cuisine, offering specialty cocktails, sake, and craft beers to pair with your meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ron Johnson
great food very quiet in the afternoon we Sat outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Panda Macke
Fantastic Ramen! The broth was so flavorful and the pork belly was melt in your mouth. Loved the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Wyatt
The food is great! But if I have to honest the portions are small compared to equally comparable restaurants. Especially the sashimi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alex charette
Love love love love. Sundays are 11$ sushi!! I come weekly. Everyone is nice and accommodating. Fun place, loves the vibes and just perfect for brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
zachary enfinger
Food and service was good. Only not giving 5 star due to one of our party members never receiving their coke.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bryan Caswell
Great Asian fusion restaurant in one of the best restaurant and nightlife districts in the city! The patio in partocular is cozy and well outfitted. Went for lunch on a beautiful Saturday and the patio was nearly full, but not many people inside. Food waa ready quickly.
Ordered a white peach sangria, crispy chicken, roti canai, tempura brussels sprouts, and three tacos: spicy flank steak, pork belly, and ribeye bulgogi. The sangria was excellent: bright, fruity, and summery. The chicken was solid, and the mango dipping sauce was unique (in a good way)! The roti was a little greasy from the frying, but the dipping sauce made up for it--a smooth, coconut milk-based curry. The brussels sprouts were freshly fried and crispy, and the citrus mayo was perfect as a dip (though in the future I'd also dip them in some soy) The tacos were all very good, especially the spicy flank steak, with bold, unmistakable flavors. The only downside was that portions were all a bit small, and while we enjoyed everything, we needed to be really wowed by everything to justify the price for the quantity we got.
Happy hour. Very small portions, very large prices, very meh flavor. I literally live across the street and won't go back. Once was enough.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Evan Wanner
Ordered food 15 min to get there and another 20 min people ordering after they got her with food before me
Spence Henderson
Always some of the best ramen in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Levi Hicks
Amazing food and a great espresso martini! Great small plates. Good for a night out with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Garton
My husband and I went here for sushi at a late lunch time. We sat at the bar where the bartender treated us as an inconvenience. My husband ordered a Stella and received a mango cart instead. I ordered a tall ameretto and coke and received what amounted to straight liqueur and water. I asked for an additional glass filled half with coke so I could mix the two. I received a full glass of coke with no space. The bartender was extremely occupied with her phone. My husband and I ordered two rolls of sushi each, all of which were extremely small rolls with very little filling. I ordered the surf and turf roll which came out with overcooked steak. Overall, we spent over $100 for 4 very sad small rolls, disappointing drinks, and ignored by the bartender who was more interested in her phone.
I messaged my issues to them and I was ignored.
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food overall was okay. The portion size you receive is pretty small compared to the price of the meal. If you’re looking for Asian food in the Birmingham area, I would consider other options first.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Umami in Birmingham is a modern, upscale Asian-fusion restaurant that brings bold flavors and a stylish atmosphere to the city’s dining scene. From the moment you step inside, the sleek décor, ambient lighting, and contemporary design create an inviting space perfect for date nights, dinner with friends, or special occasions.
The menu at Umami is diverse, blending Japanese, Korean, and other Asian influences with a creative twist. Sushi rolls are fresh and artfully presented, with options ranging from classic favorites to inventive signature rolls. Small plates, ramen, and noodle dishes are packed with flavor and beautifully balanced, highlighting the chefs’ attention to quality and detail. The drinks menu complements the cuisine, offering specialty cocktails, sake, and craft beers to pair with your meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great food very quiet in the afternoon we Sat outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Ramen! The broth was so flavorful and the pork belly was melt in your mouth. Loved the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great! But if I have to honest the portions are small compared to equally comparable restaurants. Especially the sashimi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love love love love. Sundays are 11$ sushi!! I come weekly. Everyone is nice and accommodating. Fun place, loves the vibes and just perfect for brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service was good. Only not giving 5 star due to one of our party members never receiving their coke.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great Asian fusion restaurant in one of the best restaurant and nightlife districts in the city! The patio in partocular is cozy and well outfitted. Went for lunch on a beautiful Saturday and the patio was nearly full, but not many people inside. Food waa ready quickly.
Ordered a white peach sangria, crispy chicken, roti canai, tempura brussels sprouts, and three tacos: spicy flank steak, pork belly, and ribeye bulgogi. The sangria was excellent: bright, fruity, and summery. The chicken was solid, and the mango dipping sauce was unique (in a good way)! The roti was a little greasy from the frying, but the dipping sauce made up for it--a smooth, coconut milk-based curry. The brussels sprouts were freshly fried and crispy, and the citrus mayo was perfect as a dip (though in the future I'd also dip them in some soy) The tacos were all very good, especially the spicy flank steak, with bold, unmistakable flavors. The only downside was that portions were all a bit small, and while we enjoyed everything, we needed to be really wowed by everything to justify the price for the quantity we got.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Happy hour. Very small portions, very large prices, very meh flavor. I literally live across the street and won't go back. Once was enough.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Ordered food 15 min to get there and another 20 min people ordering after they got her with food before me
Always some of the best ramen in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and a great espresso martini! Great small plates. Good for a night out with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I went here for sushi at a late lunch time. We sat at the bar where the bartender treated us as an inconvenience. My husband ordered a Stella and received a mango cart instead. I ordered a tall ameretto and coke and received what amounted to straight liqueur and water. I asked for an additional glass filled half with coke so I could mix the two. I received a full glass of coke with no space. The bartender was extremely occupied with her phone. My husband and I ordered two rolls of sushi each, all of which were extremely small rolls with very little filling. I ordered the surf and turf roll which came out with overcooked steak. Overall, we spent over $100 for 4 very sad small rolls, disappointing drinks, and ignored by the bartender who was more interested in her phone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
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