My favorite place for special occasions- the food is exceptionally good, and the staff are wonderful. The sake pairings add to the experience. Sit at the counter if you have the choice- watching how the dishes are constructed is amazing.
nancy
I went with 2 friends who love sushi, as do I. The food (18 courses) was delicious and served at a nice pace. We sat at the counter and it was interesting to see the items prepared. They told us a little about the fish and showed some entire specimens. The room is sparsely decorated but clean and well lit. The staff is friendly. We were the only group that wasn't celebrating a special occasion, which makes sense considering the price tag. We went the day after Thanksgiving so the place was only half full, which was great since the chefs had more time to interact with us at the counter; they were more than willing to answer questions. It was a memorable evening.
Luvfood2
Incredible dining experience! I would like to keep this a best kept secret before word gets out and I can't get a resy. But I also want everyone to know about this place and come experience their magic.
Nolan King
Tremendous omakase experience tonight! The best and freshest fish available with tremendous preparation methods. The staff were all friendly and supremely knowledgeable. It's expensive, as omakases are (though cheaper than many of the other top dogs in the area), but you get what you pay for. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg
All of the food at umami Omakase was delicious. Our server was very helpful during the experience. My wife and I came here for our wedding anniversary. We would definitely come again! The best part is not having to stress about making decisions about what to order!
Nicole Barbetta
Amazing Omakase experience! The food was fresh and inventive, with excellent sake pairings. In short, the chefs are brilliant. The atmosphere is comfortable and the small space makes for intimate dining where you can be immersed completely in the experience. And the staff are nothing short of perfect— Lexus took her time moving us through the Umami 18 course dinner, as if we were the only people there. Exceptional food, exceptional service, exceptional experience! Parking isn’t readily available, so be sure to save time to search for street parking if you’re driving in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Sashimi, Clam Miso Soup, Panna Cotta with Blueberries
David
We had the 15 piece tasting meal (there is an 18 course option too). Every dish was carefully prepared and thoughtfully crafted to highlight the freshness of the fish and vegetables along with contrasting colors and textures. The culinary team provides helpful descriptions of each dish. All guests were seated at the sushi bar (there were only about 8 of us). There are sake tastings to match the food. The one down side is the relative low quality and limited selections for wine. They said that bringing in wine was an option but with a corkage fee of $50. Despite these limitations, I look forward to trying this impressive eating experience again.
Alice
My boyfriend and I came for the Tuna Tasting, and it was an incredible experience! I’ll admit, I was initially a little nervous after reading some of the reviews, but we didn’t encounter any of those issues at all.
Our Uber from the hotel ran late and what was supposed to be an early arrival turned into getting there about five minutes past our reservation time. I called the restaurant about 30 minutes beforehand to let them know, worried we might lose our counter seats or miss a course. Fortunately, they were so understanding, and we still got to sit at the sushi counter.
From the moment we arrived, everyone was incredibly welcoming the chefs, the servers, and the overall atmosphere felt both relaxed and fun. The staff were very knowledgeable, and we learned so much about the different cuts and types of tuna. You’d think eating only tuna all night might get repetitive, but every course was creative, unique, and left us wanting more.
We’ve been to many omakase restaurants, and this was truly one of the most memorable experiences we’ve ever had. If they host another tuna carving event, it’s absolutely something you have to try at least once!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maleka
Had the best Omakaze experience at Umami! The chefs were so amazing!! Each course was a delight! The ladies Kiara and Hiah..made the experience even more fun and enjoyable! They kept us informed on each variety of fish, the source and what the chef prepared it with.. Overall it was a very memorable experience!
Zach
Truly an awesome dining experience! We sat at the sushi bar and I can't recommend that more, it is definitely how you get the true omakase experience. Chef Gary and his staff were all amazing and friendly. Obviously, the food was incredible - immediately one of my favorite meals in memory. The experience was part of it though. It was cool to have the whole sushi bar experience the omakase together as a unit, and the extra stuff they do like bring out the whole fish you are eating to show you really adds to the experience. I'll have to save up but we will be back!!
I was there at 8pm seating on Sunday and it was super quiet. I hit the 18 courses - the first 3 or 4 were sort of meh but after that - AMAZING. Highlights for me were the duck, Kobe beef, bluefin, foie gras, sea bream, scallop, snd tuba with crispy leaks. There was also this noodle nest thing with crab on top that was divine. I would FOR SURE go again. Loved it - and the service was also great, as were the chefs. I got yhe 3 sake pairing and it was perfect - generous pour and really good.
vinca
He best sushi I've had in Boston, bar none. I lived in Japan and have always loved sushi. Umami is at the top of the pile. I will be back.
Mitch Tyson
Wonderful Omekase! Everything was perfect!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Hocke
Very good Omakase restaurant. It was our first Omakase place in Boston to try so we don't have anything to compare it with. We really enjoyed our time and service was excellent. Shout out to Lexus who took care of us tonight. We'll definitely be back when we're in town again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Oboe
Gary is the owner and chef. He is an artist!!! We've been going there for a very long time!!! It is consistently excellent!
My favorite place for special occasions- the food is exceptionally good, and the staff are wonderful. The sake pairings add to the experience. Sit at the counter if you have the choice- watching how the dishes are constructed is amazing.
I went with 2 friends who love sushi, as do I. The food (18 courses) was delicious and served at a nice pace. We sat at the counter and it was interesting to see the items prepared. They told us a little about the fish and showed some entire specimens. The room is sparsely decorated but clean and well lit. The staff is friendly. We were the only group that wasn't celebrating a special occasion, which makes sense considering the price tag. We went the day after Thanksgiving so the place was only half full, which was great since the chefs had more time to interact with us at the counter; they were more than willing to answer questions. It was a memorable evening.
Incredible dining experience! I would like to keep this a best kept secret before word gets out and I can't get a resy. But I also want everyone to know about this place and come experience their magic.
Tremendous omakase experience tonight! The best and freshest fish available with tremendous preparation methods. The staff were all friendly and supremely knowledgeable. It's expensive, as omakases are (though cheaper than many of the other top dogs in the area), but you get what you pay for. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All of the food at umami Omakase was delicious. Our server was very helpful during the experience. My wife and I came here for our wedding anniversary. We would definitely come again! The best part is not having to stress about making decisions about what to order!
Amazing Omakase experience! The food was fresh and inventive, with excellent sake pairings. In short, the chefs are brilliant. The atmosphere is comfortable and the small space makes for intimate dining where you can be immersed completely in the experience. And the staff are nothing short of perfect— Lexus took her time moving us through the Umami 18 course dinner, as if we were the only people there. Exceptional food, exceptional service, exceptional experience! Parking isn’t readily available, so be sure to save time to search for street parking if you’re driving in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oyster Sashimi, Clam Miso Soup, Panna Cotta with Blueberries
We had the 15 piece tasting meal (there is an 18 course option too). Every dish was carefully prepared and thoughtfully crafted to highlight the freshness of the fish and vegetables along with contrasting colors and textures. The culinary team provides helpful descriptions of each dish. All guests were seated at the sushi bar (there were only about 8 of us). There are sake tastings to match the food. The one down side is the relative low quality and limited selections for wine. They said that bringing in wine was an option but with a corkage fee of $50. Despite these limitations, I look forward to trying this impressive eating experience again.
My boyfriend and I came for the Tuna Tasting, and it was an incredible experience! I’ll admit, I was initially a little nervous after reading some of the reviews, but we didn’t encounter any of those issues at all.
Our Uber from the hotel ran late and what was supposed to be an early arrival turned into getting there about five minutes past our reservation time. I called the restaurant about 30 minutes beforehand to let them know, worried we might lose our counter seats or miss a course. Fortunately, they were so understanding, and we still got to sit at the sushi counter.
From the moment we arrived, everyone was incredibly welcoming the chefs, the servers, and the overall atmosphere felt both relaxed and fun. The staff were very knowledgeable, and we learned so much about the different cuts and types of tuna. You’d think eating only tuna all night might get repetitive, but every course was creative, unique, and left us wanting more.
We’ve been to many omakase restaurants, and this was truly one of the most memorable experiences we’ve ever had. If they host another tuna carving event, it’s absolutely something you have to try at least once!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the best Omakaze experience at Umami! The chefs were so amazing!! Each course was a delight! The ladies Kiara and Hiah..made the experience even more fun and enjoyable! They kept us informed on each variety of fish, the source and what the chef prepared it with.. Overall it was a very memorable experience!
Truly an awesome dining experience! We sat at the sushi bar and I can't recommend that more, it is definitely how you get the true omakase experience. Chef Gary and his staff were all amazing and friendly. Obviously, the food was incredible - immediately one of my favorite meals in memory. The experience was part of it though. It was cool to have the whole sushi bar experience the omakase together as a unit, and the extra stuff they do like bring out the whole fish you are eating to show you really adds to the experience. I'll have to save up but we will be back!!
Restaurantji Recommends
I was there at 8pm seating on Sunday and it was super quiet. I hit the 18 courses - the first 3 or 4 were sort of meh but after that - AMAZING. Highlights for me were the duck, Kobe beef, bluefin, foie gras, sea bream, scallop, snd tuba with crispy leaks. There was also this noodle nest thing with crab on top that was divine. I would FOR SURE go again. Loved it - and the service was also great, as were the chefs. I got yhe 3 sake pairing and it was perfect - generous pour and really good.
He best sushi I've had in Boston, bar none. I lived in Japan and have always loved sushi. Umami is at the top of the pile. I will be back.
Wonderful Omekase! Everything was perfect!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good Omakase restaurant. It was our first Omakase place in Boston to try so we don't have anything to compare it with. We really enjoyed our time and service was excellent. Shout out to Lexus who took care of us tonight. We'll definitely be back when we're in town again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary is the owner and chef. He is an artist!!! We've been going there for a very long time!!! It is consistently excellent!
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