Umami was incredible! I expected great things, and they delivered.
Entry is on the side of Round Corner Cantina up a couple flights of stairs into a NYC-like restaurant. Lighting is very dim and the decor is authentic to Japanese culture with a trendy twist. I did not feel like I was in Pittsburgh anymore!
I started my meal with the wagyu beef tenderloin skewers and the bacon quail eggs. Both were flawless. The beef was incredibly tender and the eggs, well, anything wrapped in bacon is going to be a winner. My next course was the pork gyoza pot stickers. The sesame sauce was very flavorful and the fried potstickers were the perfect texture. My main course was the tonkotsu ramen. Wow! I haven't had many experiences with "ramen" other than my college dorm room, but this is NOTHING like that. The pork ribs fell off the bone and the broth had such a great mix of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. After seeing the portion of ramen, I maybe should have passed on an app or two.
Umami is such a unique and exceptional addition to Pittsburgh's growing food scene. This is definitely my new spot to bring out-of-towners. This could be my new favorite Pittsburgh restaurant!