Gina L.

My friend and I visited this restaurant after seeing tiktok review that highly recommended the food but unfortunately our experiences was quite disappointed. The oyster shooter we ordered isn't fresh and it is kinda fishy taste which made them unappertizing. Next we ordered grilled hamachi fish cheek. I always had it at different restaurants I thought it will be the same buttery and and rich. However this is very first time it turned out dried and they heavily seasoned like a Chinese style grilled. The other two dishes were just average. To make the matter worse, about 40 mins after the meal, I started experiencing stomach pain and diarrhea. I will surely not coming back

Brenda L.

New sushi spot in Milpitas!! It was our first time here; we ended up landing on Sushi Umami when craving handrolls. Every photo of their food on Yelp looked beautiful and they definitely lived up to our expectations! They're located right by the busy intersection of Dixon Landing / Milpitas Blvd. We came in for a Friday dinner shortly after 5pm and were met without a wait, though it seemed to get much busier closer to 6:30-7pm. The space here is beautiful. You can tell that they were very intentional with how the restaurant was decorated. I loved how light and spacious it felt. Ordering is done via an iPad, and our food came out very quickly after we sent our orders in. As for what we got: + Omakase (9pc) ($50): Delicious! The fish tasted fresh. I think the only piece that I didn't love was the squid, and TBH the rice... the rice was a bit dry. On the bright side, presentation was beautiful! + Sashimi Box (18pc) ($52): I'd keep in mind that the fish selection is essentially the same as the omakase; had I realized this, I'd probably go for a roll next time lol. + Spicy Scallop Handroll ($8.50): A lil bit too much spicy mayo tbh, but the scallop tasted fresh and the handroll was well constructed! + Salmon Skin Handroll: LOOOOVE me a good salmon skin roll. It was a bit awkwardly constructed because there was a ton of salmon skin on one half of it and almost none on the other half, but nothing my chopsticks couldn't fix. There were only 2 servers working the entire restaurant, so things got a bit busy and it felt difficult to get their attention. It actually took longer for us to check out / get the bill than to get our food. But, the servers were generally friendly and we appreciated how quick the actual meal was!

Hang T.

I used to go to the restaurant that was here before. I was sad when it closed, but I think this restaurant is such a good replacement for it. They remodeled it's so nicely. The booths fit more people and I like the iPad menus. I ordered a salmon bento box and it was a generous portion. The prices are reasonable and service was great. I would definitely come back here.

Justin D.

To begin they do take reservations; we were seated promptly and immediately the servers brought hot tea/water. Very excellent initial service upon arrival despite being a full house with all the tables occupied and a line out the door on a Saturday evening. Interior decor was stunning, everything is brand new and reminiscent of Japan. I enjoyed the interior design and was very well lit. Onto the food review, the rolls first! Double Toro - 8.33/10 Sunshine - 8/10 Monster - 7/10 The double toro had excellent flavor topped with real wasabi. It has fatty tuna and salmon belly and a plethora of cucumber. I wish they had some other ingredients but they really do load up on the cucumber if that's what you like. This is most notably their most popular posted item, which is a good item, but not necessarily a "oh wow I HAVE to get this everytime I come" type of dish The sunshine roll was excellent addition as it is a crispier and crunchier roll that helps balance out the raw fish of the other dishes. Excellent option for a nice palate cleanser. The roll was HUGE, when it came out I was quite surprised and had to take a photo just to compare with my arm as a benchmark because normal photos did not do it justice . Monster roll was good, but it could not compete against the other two rolls as we ended up order another Sunshine and Double Toro in the second round. Most notably for the monster roll is that they included asparagus which was refreshing considering most rolls don't include that ingredient so, nice change of pace. We also ordered nigiri, most notably the salmon, tuna, and scallop. We also ordered the chefs recommended nigiri which they advised us to try as well. Overall the nigiri slices were fat! However the flavor wasn't anything special. Overall I would give the sashimi 8/10 as it was good not but out of this world, and they did put in some effort in presentation. All in all very solid sushi place if you are located near the area. It's position in the current market for sushi restaurants is strong albeit not the leader... (at this time) They do have opportunities to differentiate and create a signature item to truly elevate it to the next level to retain their customers for the future.

Dominic V.

Friday night and my friends got a table before I got there so I didn't have to wait. There was a group of a few people waiting outside already though and I felt it was early for dinner. The restaurant felt on the smaller side but it was ok for a sushi spot. The parking situation was also ok. It was a small parking lot compared to to all they have to offer around the area, but just drive a loop and there will be someone pulling off, especially if they're just picking up orders for delivery or grabbing a quick boba drink. There's like 3 of them around so people are always coming and going. The service was spot on, I feel like as soon as I had an empty bowl or an empty plate, it was picked up right away (I love that) and my cup of water is filled pretty quickly once I drink it. Keep in mind this is a busy Friday night so they're packed and still pretty attentive, considering you're ordering off an iPad. Our food came out in good time. We got 5 rolls and they all came out at once. Look, I'm a sucker for A5 Wagyu so we got that roll and it was easily my favorite. I know I know I know, beef on sushi sounds weird or downright wrong, but you cannot go wrong with A5 and truffle mushroom. The Salmon Lover roll was my 2nd favorite because of the garlic chili oil topping. There was nothing spicy about it, but to me, it made the sushi flavor that much better. Double toro comes next. I'm not a wasabi fan so we asked for wasabi on the side instead of inside. We still got a hint of wasabi BUT honestly it's not a double toro without it. The Triple S ranked after, and then the lion king roll, but I only because these were basic rolls we can get anywhere else. That being said, the fish quality was good, coupled with great service. Love this spot and will be coming back.

Aileen Z.

I can't tell if this is the same restaurant that closed a few months ago and rebranded?? Anyways, the food was yummy, the service was a little chaotic, but overall good (: Warriors roll: 10/10 this was my favorite. Saucy and flavorful. Shrimp tempura was fried well so it had a good crunch Triple S: 10/10 also really good and saucy roll Lion king: 7/10 I liked the flavor but I think it was really heavy on the miso mayo and it took over also it didn't come torched Hand rolls: 8/10 all three were pretty good especially the umami hand roll Fried squid & soft shell crab: 10/10 fried well and the sauces complimented I came here on Saturday for dinner around 6 and was seated immediately. The plaza is a little crowded on weekends but parking is pretty easy. Will def be back again!

Anabelle H.

The seafood here was so fresh and everything left me wanting more! I came with my friends on a Friday night around 9:30 PM and were able to get seated right away. I got the Double Toro Roll which was so good! I'm not the biggest fan of wasabi, but the fresh wasabi complimented the roll really well. In addition, I got the Deluxe Chirashi which had a good variation of seafood including uni, sweet shrimp, salmon, scallops, etc. I am a scallop and toro lover and was really satisfied with the quality of the sashimi :) The owners were so friendly and constantly made sure everything was up to par, making our experience one of the best. Safe to say, this is one of my new favorite sushi spots in the bay area and I'll definitely come back in the near future!

Cj L.

Wow they really renovated the space and made it look nice inside! It didn't feel like I was in a plaza in Milpitas. I liked that we could just easily order from the tablet & the presentation of the food was very nice. Amongst 3 people, we got a couple of small appetizers and two rolls to share and as well as the little sea urchin/fish roe/amaebi bowl. I would say everything was a pretty good size and quality was pretty high for the pricepoint. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. My favorites were the bowl and the sunshine roll. The umami roll was a bit too large and heavy for my liking, but it was still above average. They also came around often to refill the water. I'll definitely be back again soon!

Jonathan B.

I've seen this place go through some renames and I don't know if this is new or not. Came here with a group of 6 (~15% service charge for parties of 6 or more) and got seated quickly. The interior was nice and the service was also nice, however, they seemed a bit cluttered as it took a bit to get the check after requesting for it. We got the Warriors Roll, Salmon Lovers roll, and Triple S roll, with my favorite being the Triple S roll. Very fresh fish that melts in your mouth and the tempura shrimp in the roll was delicious. My only complaints would be that the prices are a little bit high (in my opinion but maybe b/c the fish was pretty fresh) and that I saw a spider on the wall, which doesn't really bother me but it might bother others. Still a good experience though.

Linda T.

Sushi Umami has great customer service, and the food is delicious! The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The sushi was fresh and flavorful, and everything we ordered was enjoyable. Definitely a great spot for a casual sushi meal--I'd happily come back!

Sarah T.

Came in on a very busy Friday evening. There was no staff at the front again. And it took a while to flag down anyone. There was a clipboard underneath a tablet, both looked like they were used for getting on the waitlist. But none of the guests waiting knew what was going on. When a staff member finally came over to help with the waitlist, she used the tablet, but gave me a reservation for that very instance instead of a waitlist number and I only found out after waiting 20 minutes that I wasn't going to be called because I wasn't on the waitlist. She cleared it up quickly and gave me a table in about 5 min of clearing things up with her and as a reservation. The couple waiting behind me did not know what to do, I checked in via tablet so they waited to get on the tablet, but the same staff told them to write their names down on the clipboard, but someone had already written their names ahead of the couple. The couple looked pretty upset. The staff member was not friendly or understanding at all. It was a confusing situation for guests and staff took a long time to take in and organize one cohesive waitlist. The restaurant inside still looked pretty new. Order is still but tablet at the table and payment is by calling over a server. Once my order was placed thru the tablet it wears more efficient. The plates came out within 5-10 minutes. Toro isn't something I normally order but tried the Double Toro roll since it was a popular dish. It was actually good and balanced well with the wasabi and greens on top. The caterpillar and rainbow rolls were standard. The nigiri was nicely cut and prepped. I also had chicken cartilage and fried squid tentacles, those were also very good. Food is good here. Price is on the high side. Service needs more work.

Chloe P.

Had such a great experience at Sushi Umami! Everything from the food to the service was on point. The fish was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and just overall delicious. Service was very attentive and friendly, and our food came out surprisingly fast which made the whole experience even better. The rolls were definitely the highlight. The Sunshine Roll was amazing -- soft shell crab with different fish like salmon, tuna, and hamachi. It had so many great textures and the sauce on top was sooo good. The Double Toro Roll was another standout. Super fresh, rich toro and it even had salmon belly inside which made it extra buttery and delicious. We also tried the Hamachi Truffle Crudo and wow... you can really taste the truffle, but it doesn't overpower the simplicity and freshness of the hamachi. Such a great balance of flavors. The Agedashi Tofu was light and crispy and soaked up the bonito sauce perfectly with the grated radish -- simple but done really well. Also had the Unagi Bento Box which was great and very satisfying. Overall everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly with great service. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to because there are so many more things on the menu I want to try

Michelle N.

Decided to try a new place. Fairly glad since it was a lovely experience. I went on a Friday evening and was seated after about 15-20mins. The interior is very clean and modern. You can choose between water or hot tea. Wasabi and ginger is to be ordered. The food was incredibly fresh. The miso soup was served very hot which is I really liked. I was pleasantly surprised by the simple spicy tuna roll as it was very tasty compared to all other spicy tuna rolls i've had. My partner ordered a fried mackerel and it was very juicy and meaty. The chef's sashimi special was very good especially the tuna and salmon and hamachi. The staff was super attentive and friendly as they kept coming over to ask how we were g and if we enjoyed our food.