UMAI Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine

Disregard the low reviews. This is superior to competitors in NW Arkansas.

Service was better than many restaurants in the U.S. these days. 100% worth the trip and experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Ramen Soup, Beef Bulgogi Soup

I enjoyed the mini hot pot experience this place provided. The food was quite good and I found the hot pot broth to be delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Bulgogi Soup, Tteokbokki

I am sorry to say that the hot pot broth was lacking flavor. Does it look appealing? Yes! However, my kids and I were bummed that the broth had little to no flavor and that there were no dipping sauces on the side.

Positives is that the place is cute and clean and the servixe was wonderful. Also, the chicken dishes made up for the two hot pot dishes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dakgangjeong Crispy Korean Fried Chicken

A real hidden gem of the area. Our server was the best!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Umai Bean Paste Soup

Came here expecting something different. Was also informed that the sushi is not fresh it’s premade and they charge you extra if you don’t want something added to it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

20241006 The menu looked so good... I ordered egg rolls for one of my dogs, and oh my goodness, she LOVED them!! I also got fried dumplings and pork belly with rice. I thought the fried dumplings were going to be pan-fried, not deep fried. They were good, and my dog ate 1 after rating 1.5 egg rolls. The pork belly was tender and delicious. Everything was really good. The restaurant decor was very unique and the ladies working there was so nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely wonderful! Food was fantastic and delicious and our waitress was extremely sweet and we loved having her around. We decided this will be our new regular spot!

Thank all of you who work there!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dakgangjeong Crispy Korean Fried Chicken

Excellent food with a great variety of flavors and even better service. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Bulgogi Soup

Great food, big portions. Very helpful staff too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food and excellent service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Soup

Vegetarian options: Excellent tofu on noodles or rice.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

First restaurant I've eaten at that made me feel compelled to leave a review. Everything I've had tasted amazing and certainly lives up to the name. Fried rice, bulgogi, pork belly all some of the best I've had. Makes it much better that the servers are very attentive and help set a good atmosphere. The interior itself is quaint as well between the cherry blossom aesthetic and the K-pop playing in the background. If you like fried rice or bulgogi, you won't be disappointed. I'd be surprised if you were dissatisfied with any of their other offerings. The atmosphere is just a plus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If I could rate 10 stars!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Y’all! They put their foot in it! The crab delights are ? this is made by hand in house! FRESH! The spicy noodles have a great flavor!! A bit mild for me but for a normal person it will have a good kick. But, again, the flavor ❤️?❤️❤️❤️❤️ If you have not been here yet, you are missing out on a special treat. Also, try their coffee! Ms. Alexis is just sweet and adorable and everything about this visit was so amazing. Try this place!! I had to edit my review to add in the portion size is enough for 2 meals!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and service. Very flavorful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were in the area and decided to drop in for some ramen. The chashu ramen was very good! The broth is sweet and savory and the pork melts in your mouth. I also enjoyed the toppings of fish cake, baby bok choy, and green onions. Very tasty!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5