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    Umai

    4.4 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Spicy Miso Ramen

    So excited we finally got to try Umai. Cute restaurant with lots of seating. We had such a great experience! We had the Shrimp Tempura Bento box and Spicy Miso Ramen with edamame appetizer. The food was delicious! There were a lot of menu choices. Fast and attentive service. Can't wait to come back!

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    Maddie H.

    Umai appears to have recently opened, and it is an excellent addition to the area. Super clean and layback. My boyfriend and I were looking for a light lunch that still offered bold, unique flavors, so we decided to try this new-to-us Japanese restaurant. The service was prompt, with our food arriving ten minutes after ordering. I ordered a bento box, which I found to be a great value given the generous portion size. The chicken katsu was tender and juicy, with a well-seasoned, flavorful crust. The bento included a wide variety of items, making it a very satisfying meal. My boyfriend ordered the donburi bowl. While enjoyable, we felt it did not offer the same level of value as the bento box. Overall, the bento boxes provide the best balance of portion size and price. The little barbecue-style sauce that came with my bento was amazing on the chicken, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish. I would certainly return to Umai in the future when I am in the mood for Japanese cuisine.

    Chantelle G.

    First off the place is super clean and minimal decor. The service is a A+. She was attentive, professional, and made the place feel upscale. It has a very simple menu with some great options from eel to poki, sashimi, and ramen. The fish tasted fresh and soup had lots of flavor. Overall ill come again.

    Gillian T.

    Great new restaurant with ramen, sushi and poke bowls. Food was delicious! Place is modern and clean. Service was fast and servers were very friendly!

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    Kalvin E.

    Drive in from Silverton, was not disappointed. Luckily it wasn't busy so the food comes out fast and hot. Hate to say but love to , huge crunchy crab Rangoon!! Now my favorite!!! Also the rainbow poke was amazing!!! Do try this place we will be regulars here from now on.

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    Lizzie S.

    Food was delish and the service was fast and everyone was so nice! Definitely will be back!

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    Tom M.

    First time trying this restaurant. We went after lunchtime, and it was empty. The atmosphere was clean and spacious. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and asked for it spicy, even though it's not listed as an option on the menu, the server kindly offered it. We also ordered egg rolls as an appetizer, which came out fresh and crunchy.

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    The chicken katsu was fine, nothing special, just fine. What killed our experience was that the teriyaki chicken tasted microwaved.

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    6 months ago

    The food was delicious, we got the chicken katsu donburi, seaweed salad, and edamame. Atmosphere and customer service was great! 10/10

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    Gorgeous restaurant and is very clean! Food was amazing as well! Definitely recommend to anyone. Top spot in town.

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    BonJapan   Yaroku

    BonJapan Yaroku

    5.0
    (12 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    super amazing spot. i'm a genius and forgot to take pictures of the food before we finished it but…read moreall i can say is that it definitely overdid my expectations. the guy is so sweet and methodical about how he packs everything, and the food was so so good, pricing is amazing aswell. packed the udon noodles separately from the broth/curry separate from the rice like cmon! nobody does that anymore!! it's cute outside, there's a small seating area as well but we just grabbed our food and went back to our hotel. just passing through Salem but was so glad to find this hidden gem. if i was ever in the area again, this would be my first stop. 31 bucks for two amazing meals and an appetizer in this economy? worth it! definitely check this place out, it's just one person running it but he's got it down. some of the best japanese food i've had in a long time!

    This place is an absolute gem!! We are traveling through Salem and were hungry, daughter was…read morecraving udon so we searched and found this little roadside trailer on Yelp, decided to give it and try and we are so impressed! The food is delicious and packaged very thoughtfully. We got katsu curry, Gomoku Udon, and chicken karage. All are fantastic. Curry has rich flavor and the katsu is perfectly breaded and fried. Dashi broth is seasoned well with an intense fish flavor. Noodles were cooked just right. Chicken karage was a little on the dark side, but still had great flavor. Service was prompt and he was the nicest gentleman! Blink and you might miss it, the location is pretty hidden in a parking lot. Definitely support this small business if you like Japanese cuisine, you will not be disappointed!

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    Kake Udon. Bonito flakes added on top right before eating. Mmmmmm... :-)
    Kake Udon. Bonito flakes added on top right before eating. Mmmmmm... :-)
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    Akai Ramen & Izakaya

    Akai Ramen & Izakaya

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    my boyfriend and i went here for our first date over 2 years ago and we have been coming back ever…read moresince! the portions are generous, and extremely yummy :-) the staff are always friendly and the last time we went there was an issue with the bill that they fixed no problem! i'm always excited to come back here and get ramen

    Five Stars -- A Must‑Try in Downtown Salem!…read more My wife and I stopped by Akai Ramen yesterday, and this spot absolutely delivered. We ordered the shrimp fried rice, hot gemai tea, cucumbers, fresh salad, and the seafood ramen -- every single dish came out flavorful, balanced, and clearly made with care. The portions were generous, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality. The service was immaculate from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming -- the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back before you've even left. The decor is clean and modern with plenty of seating, creating a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a date, a family meal, or a quick bite. Yes, you do have to pay for parking in downtown Salem, but once you're inside, the food, the vibe, and the service make it more than worth it. If you're anywhere near Salem, I highly recommend stopping by. Akai Ramen is doing everything right -- great food, great people, great experience. Five stars all day.

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    A spot in the restaurant I thought had neat lighting and some nice decorations.
    A spot in the restaurant I thought had neat lighting and some nice decorations.
    Spicy miso ramen
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    Kagoshima Ramen House

    Kagoshima Ramen House

    4.1
    (38 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    The ramen is delicious, brown sugar milk tea boba is even better, and the service is great as well!read more

    To be honest, this place probably deserves closer to three stars, but I didn't quite have the heart…read moreto rate it that low. I know firsthand how challenging it can be for small business owners--especially immigrant-owned businesses. That said, there were several shortcomings that affected our experience. The issues started when ordering. There were two vegetarians in our group, and while many of the ramen dishes listed an option to add vegetables, I wanted to confirm whether the broth itself was vegetarian. Unfortunately, our server repeatedly said she didn't know and didn't offer to check with the kitchen. One ramen listed a miso broth, which is typically vegetarian, but when I asked about that specifically, I received the same response. To be safe, we ordered the clearly labeled vegetarian ramen, while my husband ordered the miso ramen. His dish arrived almost immediately, while the rest of us waited at least 15 minutes longer. When his ramen was delivered, there was no explanation or indication that ours was coming shortly. He tried to eat slowly so we could eat together, but he was nearly finished by the time our bowls arrived. One other small but noticeable issue: it was around Christmas, and the holiday music playlist was extremely limited. We heard the same songs rotate four times, which became a bit distracting. My advice would be to invest more in server training, especially around menu knowledge, and perhaps update the music playlist. With some improvements in service and attention to detail, this place could be much better.

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    Umai - japanese - Updated July 2026

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