Umami Express

Name: Umami Express
Address: 949 Ruff Dr, San Jose, California, 95110, US
Telephone: (510) 902-1965
Price range: $
Rating: 3.9

$ • Asian, Asian Fusion, Gluten-Free

Hours:
949 Ruff Dr, San Jose
(510) 902-1965

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About Umami Express

Umami Express offers a variety of high-quality vegetable and protein options at reasonable prices, creating an authentic dining experience. Their dishes, such as the Protein Lover's Bowl and Protein Bowl, feature perfectly cooked ingredients like broccoli, water chestnuts, carrots, and flavorful protein sources like tofu, braised pork, and roasted chicken. The food is carefully packed and delivered, making it a great option for late-night meals or special occasions. Customers praise the delicious and healthy options, with one reviewer describing the organic tofu rice and cabbage bowl as their "go-to" and another finding the portions to be generous and the tofu nicely seasoned. Some customers have noted confusion with the pick-up situation and concerns about the building's environment. Overall, Umami Express is a must-try for those seeking a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Recent reviews highlight the flavorful Chicken greens bowl with added organic tofu and Szechuan chili oil crunch, which is described as super filling with a good mix of textures. The chili oil crunch is especially recommended. However, some customers mention issues with order accuracy, as one driver received the wrong order and had to return for the correct one. The food generally tastes good, with the chicken being especially tasty, though the tofu may not be as flavorful. Customers also note that the food looks and tastes similar to offerings from its sister kitchen, Ben's Fast Food, which serves a "California fresh" style with lots of veggies and proportional carbs. The ambiance at the ghost kitchen can feel industrial and gritty, with no seating available, and the pick-up process is mechanical. Despite these, the Chicken Rice Bowl is a popular choice, prepared quickly and delivered promptly, featuring tasty chicken and a crunchy veggie mix that adds to the meal.