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    Ukami

    4.6 (95 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Haley A.

    Ukami is always a must for us when in tulum! There food looks just as good as it tastes! The quality of sushi is top tier and so much flavor. Everything is just so thought out. We always get the shrimp tacos and change up the rolls. Never had anything bad. Highly recommend!!!

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    Logan V.

    Freaking fantastic sushi and the rock shrimp tacos and octopus tacos were the stuff of dreams. Tasting menu is worth it as they upsold us and included 2 rounds of cocktails. Outside of the menu that cocktails were stupid expensive. 20 bucks for a martini in Mexico ain't cute. However great vibes, great service was about $400 dollars for 2 people.

    Tamara I.

    Found this place off a YouTube video ! The service here is great ! Delicious food, great music, great ambiance I forgot to take a pic of my veggi noodles they were so good !!!

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    highly recommend this place if you have chance to visit. Staff is very nice and friendly. Food tastes delicious. We walked here every night for dinner during staying, it's just across street from where we stayed, Coco unlimited. I had teppanyakis and requested add tomatoes because I can't eat other veggies, the Chef made my dish look pretty.

    Chelsey S.

    I LOVED THIS PLACE SO MUCH, we ate here twice!!! Very welcoming staff and owner! Highly recommend eating - Yuca Gyoza // Ta Chi Lozo // Arigato - and really anything else. We didn't have one thing we didn't like! Also LOVED the hand rolls!!! :) **Please open a location in the states!!!**

    Yagmur E.

    Best sushi, authentic atmosphere and slow service. Fun and good food! The owners are very chill as well.

    Menu, the delicious Mexican sake and the roll compliments from the chef
    Michael M.

    Amazing place! We visited with our two young children and the staff were incredible! Delicious sushi!! We enjoyed the Mexican sake (being from California we know a good sake when we have one) and the dishes were amazing! From the oysters to the rolls. Highly recommend! Worth the money!

    Alec A.

    Hands down one of the best meals I have had in Tulum meets some of the best sushi I have had - Nobu, please step aside. The place is run by Spencer who really takes care of you - since it's his place! I would highly recommend omakase experience where he will keep feeding you not only sushi with amazing Mayan flavors on what i call a 'sushi catwalk' (see photo), but also a plethora of appetizers with flavors and accents one can not describe in a post. Let's just say this - we had dinner at Hartwood the night before and I say Ukami gives it a run for its ranking easily. Well done, Spencer and Ukami team - please keep the Jungle alive!

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    Stan K.

    Ukami Is a refreshing Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant. After eating at all the famed joints in Tulum for two weeks, we decidedly rate Ukami our top choice in terms of food quality, ingenuity and price. The mayapanese miso is exceptional and deserves a Michelin star by itself. The staff cares about your food like you don't normally see in other restaurants. Try the tuna tostada, the omakase, and absolutely don't miss the mayapanese miso plus. Kudos to Spenser the owner, Kai and Barbie!!!

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    Jessica L.

    I was in Tulum on vacation and decided to come here on my last night. It was AMAZING! The ambience was really nice and the food was delicious. I ordered the passion fruit margarita and it came in a shark cup (so cute)! I recommend the Arigato roll which has to be the best thing I've ever eaten! The Spicy Edamame and Famous Rock Shrimp Taco were 10/10. I wish I remember everything we ate but everything we ordered was great! I wish my stomach was bigger so I could have ordered more. I will be coming back to Tulum just so I can eat here. Also, if this places decides to expand please choose LA!

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    Aracely M.

    This place is super cute. It was directly across the street from our hotel at Coco limited so we decided to try it. Can I just say we were not disappointed. I for one, do not like sushi, seafood period, onions, or garlic (I know what your thinking "why did I go there?") for 1 my travel companions forced me! They all love sushi! They ordered different types and loved it all. We also ordered edamame, miso soup, and I ordered a chicken stir fry type plate. Sorry can't remember the actual name. With a special request of no onion or garlic and even my companions loved it. It was my sisters birthday so they brought the entire party a round of tequila shot to celebrate. The owner was there and was very attentive. He made you feel as if you were childhood friends.

    Tiff R.

    We weren't planning on eating Japense food in Mexico, but a few of our friends watched a bunch of YouTube videos about Japense food at our air bnb and started to crave it- so we ended up here for dinner one night! Best decision ever. This restaurant is a Japanese-Mayan (Mayapanese) fusion and was absolutely delicious. The sushi rolls and bowls were very unique and tasty. The drinks were amazing as well. The ambiance is very hip and chill. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming! Our server was very attentive and always made sure we were doing well. The bartender was awesome and kept pouring shots and drinks for us and let us choose whatever music we wanted to listen to. We had a great time laughing and drinking the whole night. Def recommend for a delicious meal and a fun/chill night out.

    Jason P.

    We ate here after a very long travel day. They were open late and close to where we are staying. Great friendly service. Nice selection on the menu. The edamame, miso soup, and cut roles were top quality. My wife had the catch of the day skewers. She was very happy.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service! Will definitely come back. We really loved all of our dishes.

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    Great sushi and ambience. The owner was very friendly and kind. I would recommend for sushi on the Tulum beach strip.

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    4 years ago

    This place is such a fun vibe! They have great drinks and some of the best sushi I've ever had!!

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    5 years ago

    Nice little restaurant with good service. The Tuna tostada was my favorite. My boyfriend had the Ukami bowl and it was super good!

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    3 years ago

    Don't miss this spot! Excellent non touristy spot with great sushi and margaritas. Paolo was fantastic server! Will definitely come back!!

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    Excellent food, priced fairly. Local fried fish was incredible. Very friendly staff and service.

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    We were greeted by Spencer, one of the owners, who was a fabulous host and made us feel very welcome.

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    Tora Tulum - Tora Tulum

    Tora Tulum

    3.6(41 reviews)
    1.0 km
    $$$$

    Trying to go to Rosanegro but ended up next door. I was told to go to our other side because…read moreRosanegro only takes reservations. I think it's a tad confusing. These are two different locations. The service is just ok. We were seated but never approached. I had to wave the server down whenever we needed him. Food.... Salivating! We ordered the rock shrimp, spicy filet and the ribeye. The rock shrimp were just ok however both steaks melt in your mouth! The rib eye comes out on a grill and you can cook it to your liking. Very Smokey but very delicious. The energy was very high late at night. It's definitely a celebration.

    Where do you go if you're looking to have a super fun time with drinks and sparklers? The answer is…read moreTora! My group decided to check this place out after eating at Gitano, which was right across the street. Before even leaving Gitano, you can hear the music from Tora blaring all down the entire street. It was loud and super vibey. This is what you think of, when someone says "Tulum Party." The 6 of us got seated at a table. We only ordered drinks as we had just had dinner. We were then offered some sparklers from some of the staff there. We grabbed them and started dancing on the tables and having the best time of our life. It felt like we were in a music video. We had such a good time!!! While I can't remember the name of the drink I got, it was pretty good. The DJ plays great music, and has everyone moving left to right. This was like a club on steroids. The two downsides I have of this place are that it's extremely expensive. I think my drink cost about $25-$30 USD. That's ridiculous. But you have to expect that if you are on this street. All the places are extremely expensive and you are paying for the experience more than anything. The second downside is that if you go to the restroom while you are here, you will be offered drugs. I think that happened to us on more than one occasion, not only at Tora but everywhere else in Tulum. So just be cautious at all times. Apart from those two things, Tora is a pretty fun spot. I wouldn't go back though, simply because that whole environment is very stressful, it's way too expensive, and the traffic on the street is insane. It's a two way street that gets congested from 10pm-4am pretty much every night. However, many people do enjoy the place, so to each their own!

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    BAK' by Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar - Tomahawk steak

    BAK' by Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar

    3.8(109 reviews)
    1.3 km

    1-Star Review for BAK Tulum…read more We were very disappointed with our experience at BAK Tulum, especially since it was meant to be a special anniversary dinner. I clearly mentioned to the staff that I am pregnant and asked for my steak to be well done. When our steaks arrived, mine was rare inside. I immediately brought it to their attention, and they took it back. My husband waited to eat with me, and after about 10 minutes, they returned my steak -- yes, it was cooked through, but they had simply thrown it back on the grill, leaving the entire crust black and burned. A proper well-done steak should be baked or finished carefully, not charred. I had to cut around the burnt parts and could only eat the inside, leaving my plate full of burnt steak pieces. We also ordered banana cream and churro waffles for dessert -- both were disappointing, we barely had two bites each. They brought us two complimentary champagnes, which was thoughtful -- but again, I had already told them I was pregnant. They didn't bother to offer me a non-alcoholic alternative, so I couldn't enjoy anything. When the bill arrived, the manager had said the desserts would be complimentary, but they were still charged on the bill, along with the champagne we never ordered. After pointing this out, the waiter said he made the changes but questioned who told me that, claiming I "heard wrong." Only after insisting did he remove the desserts from the check. We paid $700 USD for a $626.16 bill, expecting the change in pesos as agreed. Based on the daily exchange rate (18.46), the change should have been 1,363.50 pesos, but we were given 1,240 pesos, short 123.5 pesos. When questioned, the waiter said, "our restaurant's rate is 17," which still didn't add up and left us short again. Throughout the entire experience, no one apologized -- not for the burnt steak, not for the billing confusion, and not for the dishonest handling of the exchange rate. In person, I gave them the chance to make things right, but they chose not to. That's why I'm writing this review -- not to complain, but to warn others. The music and fireworks were great, but the food, service, and honesty were deeply disappointing. Unfortunately, this experience ruined our anniversary night.

    The best dining experience I've EVER had! From the…read moreappetizers, drinks to our main course and desserts. Outrageously delicious. We squeezed in a mescal tasting to enhance the fun. Each step through the experience was another level of pleasure to the senses.

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    Rosa Negra Tulum - RosaNegra Tulum

    Rosa Negra Tulum

    3.9(570 reviews)
    0.0 km
    $$$$

    We had a pretty disappointing experience overall. We asked for beer, but none of the options on the…read moremenu were actually available. We also tried to order fish tacos, which weren't available either. I did order a drink that was both cute and delicious, so that was definitely a highlight (snaps for that). Unfortunately, my burger came out very undercooked, and I wasn't asked how I wanted it prepared. I ended up paying $40 for something I couldn't eat, which was frustrating. I really wish there had been better communication about what was available and a bit more attention to how food was prepared.

    If you're looking for a party vibe while having dinner, this is the spot. From passing out…read moresparklers to everyone to the fire dancers it was all very entertaining. Make sure to make a reservation in advance, especially for Thursday through the weekend. We visited at 8:30 and we felt like it was the perfect time because a lot of the performances began around nine. The service is top-notch. From putting the napkin in your lap to arranging a miniature coat rack to hang your jacket, they pay attention to detail. Not to mention, though the atmosphere takes priority here, the food was also very good. We ordered a steak and the shrimp risotto. The shrimp were colossal. I have never seen shrimp so big. Most of their specialty cocktails are quite acidic and that night I was craving whiskey so I ordered an old-fashioned and it was also very good. I would say this spot in particular is well known for big groups and bachelorette dinners. It is quite loud, so keep that in mind. It's also in line with other nice restaurants in Tulum regarding price, but we felt it was worth it. Lastly, make a note that they charge for water so you're not surprised when you get the bill.

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