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| - I'm so torn! I thoroughly enjoyed Umi and really want to give it five stars, but I had to deduct one because of the "would I go back" factor.
Here's what you need to know:
- The food is amazing. I had the rock shrimp and the sushi dinner. Every bite was amazing. The sushi was super fresh and the inventive little touches of sauce, herb, etc. were bright and flavorful. The rock shrimp were perfectly done with just a touch of spice. The ginger dressing was awesome and even the soup seemed a little superior.
- The service is amazing. Darryl was delightful. Attentive, friendly, professional, and informative. He took his time explaining the menu and making recommendations. At the end of the meal, he refilled water glasses without a word while we lingered just a bit (it wasn't busy).
- The atmosphere is amazing. It has an authentic feel and with nice accents and dim lighting to set the mood.
- The prices are INSANE. Picture a "normal" sushi restaurant, then cut the portions in half and double the prices - that's basically what you have here. The food was fantastic, don't get me wrong, but I disagree with the reviews that say it's worth the money. It's just not. Nigiri is $5-$8 per piece (very small pieces - easily one bite). Maki goes all the way up to $27 for a rainbow roll or dragon roll, which are both pretty small for that price tag. Entrees are also small portions and only a handful of them come with the soup and salad to round out the meal. The omakase tasting menus range from $90-$130 per person. Overall, expect to spend 3-4 times the amount that you'd normally spend on a good sushi dinner that won't leave you wanting a snack on the way home. I just can't justify it.
- They offer valet parking in the lot, but then it's a trek up two long flights of stairs - not for the elderly or injured, for sure.
All in all, I had an amazing meal and loved the atmosphere, but this place is crazy overpriced to the point that I wouldn't return.
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