Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

Reviews

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  Danay Wood

  Jan 4, 2026
  5.0
  I’ve been here at least 4 times in 6 months since my first time coming here and it is more amazing each time. The food is amazing, from the miso cod, the table side steak service, and the sushi is incredibly fresh and expertly prepared (ask for the surf and turf roll - you will not regret it). The ambience is amazing - with the restaurant looking unassuming from its exterior, but once you walk down the stairs you a brought to a quiet cavern like space with soft lighting making it incredibly intimate. The service is top tier with our server now very familiar with my partner and I, so we are always greeted with a warm welcome. I recommend this place to everyone that comes to Philly for a reasonably priced but top level experience.
• JJ

  Jani Janzz

  Dec 28, 2025
  5.0
  I adore this place. It’s such a relaxing environment, the staff are so lovely and already feel like old friends. The food is consistently amazing; quite possibly the best sushi I’ve had in the US.
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  Jaclyn

  Dec 23, 2025
  5.0
  A couple coworkers and myself went to dinner here tonight and we were so happy we chose this place. The fish was fresh and all of the food was fantasic. The gentleman who waited on us throughout the night was great and welcoming. He informed us about their omakase and I will definitely be back to try it. Great restaurant and my new favorite place
• SY

  SFD YM

  Dec 21, 2025
  2.0
  The food was mediocre and overpriced for the quality, but the service is what really ruined the experience. We were a party of two and politely asked to sit in the dining room. The server repeatedly tried to push us to sit at the bar instead. When we were finally directed to a table, it was a very small one, and we were told that if we wanted to sit at a larger table or booth, we would need to order “a lot of food.” This was especially frustrating because there were already three other parties of two seated in the dining room at booths or larger tables, and none of them appeared to be required to order extra food to sit there. The inconsistency felt unfair and unwelcoming. Overall, the food didn’t justify the price, and the poor, dismissive service made it an experience I wouldn’t return for.
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  Harry Padden

  Dec 13, 2025
  5.0
  Umami has now become my standard for what a great sushi restaurant should be. We had had early reservations for 4 on a Friday, but we really wouldn't have needed them this early. But it started picking up by the time we left. By luck, the manager, Alex, was also our waiter as we had arrived 5 minutes before opening. He was wonderful and very informative. The fish was fresh, abundant and varied. I had ordered the Chef's chirashi (see pic). There was so much fish, I could not find the rice. I had also ordered two pieces of sashimi that I can't get at most places - hotate (scallop) and ebi (raw shrimp). Surprisingly, the chirashi also contained each of these! My wife and son had fantastic rolls the were packed with fish. We started with appetizers (calamari, pork gyoza, and edamame) that were delicious as well. There is full bar service, but only one draft selection (Sapporo). I opted for a Hitochino White ale that was similar to Alligash (also available.) SIL had the ginger ice cream creme brulee. Oishii! While we didn't do steak, there were many in the restaurant that had table-side prep of various steak cuts. A Wagyu A5 is also available. Our next visit will be for the Omakase that Alex said had 18 offerings from the chef. Can't wait. While they have been open for 3 years, I predict that they will be a culinary fixture for many years.

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