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Umi Sushi Bar and Grill

5510 S I H 35 Ste 400
Austin, TX 78745-3294
Phone: (512) 383-8681
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Price:
$$
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 4pm-10pm

Editorial Review for Umi Sushi Bar and Grill – by Susan Kirr

In Short
Pink, green and purple neon walls clash with carved stone sculptures and cloisonné figures. A long curvy granite bar features some pretty tilework. Cold appetizers, include seaweed salad, marinated and dotted with sesame seeds and Japanese pickles. The sushi deluxe features salty salmon roe, squid, eel and tuna, some pieces garnished with dabs of grated daikon radish. Ginger ice cream makes a novel dessert.

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What to Drink

The bar stocks a nice selection of sakes, including Gekkeikan and Sho Chiku Bai, served either warm or cold, by the glass or by the bottle. Or try Japanese plum wine, which is sweet and rich and goes down smooth.

User Reviews for Umi Sushi Bar and Grill

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

11/14/2008 Posted by sushigroove

Umi is a disaster. We waited 45 minutes (in an empty restaurant) for a roll and some sashimi. The fish finally came out and it was frozen solid. We were overcharged for the few things we ordered that were edible. The server was totally checked out and the manager was aggressive and unhelpful. The place reeks of cheap air freshener. Very lame experience all around. I will never go there again.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/24/2008 Posted by RicoSuave84

Now me and my wife are no sushi experts, and we pretty much stick to the basics when it comes to ordering. No eating what we don't recognize on the Menu. We know the Chefs there and they always treat us with great service. We never sit anywhere other that the sushi bar. Thats the place to be if you want the best service because the chefs are right across from you. Plus you can learn a litlle more about whats good and whats not by asking them. Overall great service and food. Heck, one of the chefs even went to my wedding. GREAT FOLKS DOWN AT UMI. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! :-)

Pros: Chefs

Cons: none to my knowledge

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Editor's Review

Japanese specialties in a bold, bright setting.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

The bar stocks a nice selection of sakes, including Gekkeikan and Sho Chiku Bai, served either warm or cold, by the glass or by the bottle. Or try Japanese plum wine, which is sweet and rich and goes down smooth.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information for Umi Sushi Bar and Grill

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm
  • Sun 4pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Japanese
  • Sushi

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Notable Wine List

Near Umi Sushi Bar and Grill

5510 S I H 35 Ste 400
Austin, TX 78745-3294

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