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    Umami

    4.1 (127 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pork ramen
    Jasmyne S.

    I recently visited this spot in Ashland, Oregon. The service was great, friendly and attentive throughout my meal. The restaurant was clean and spacious. The food, however, was a bit hit-or-miss. I started with the fried pot stickers, which were pretty good. I also tried the Crazy Tiger roll and the pork ramen; both were just okay and didn't really stand out. For dessert, I went with the banana tempura, which unfortunately was a disappointment. It lacked flavor and overall just didn't taste good. Overall, wonderful service but the food could use some improvement.

    Rita C.

    We tried the ramen, deep fried pot stickers, a sushi roll, and the banana caramel dessert. The pot stickers were the standout, crispy and flavorful. The sushi roll did not match what was listed on the menu, and the dessert was not very good. The staff also did not seem to know the menu and asked us to look up the item ourselves. Overall, an okay experience with one clear highlight.

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen ($18)
    Rachel L.

    Tasty food but minimal portions and slightly expensive! I enjoyed my Spicy Tonkotsu ramen (it was $1 extra to make it spicy). The broth was creamy, savory, and delicious. I was able to clear the entire bowl, broth and all. I do feel like it was a bit expensive for what it was and I wasn't too full by the end. Tried a bite of the Japanese curry as well; tasty but nothing in particularly special. Again, not the biggest portion for the price. Our waiter was so so nice and enthusiastic while serving us. I've never seen someone look so happy doing their job. The place itself was very cozy and small, very quiet as well. An overall good spot, wish I had more stuff to say about the sushi!

    Sashimi plate with 10 pieces ... maybe a little too much cuke, but the fish itself was fresh and tasty!
    Xavier M.

    Been coming to this location since 2002, although I am sure ownership has changed many times since then. Finally leaving a review! First, the ambience is bare bones now. It used to be a little fancier and nicer, and now it's just basic. That's the reason for the one-star deduction; it just feels cheap. However, the food is enjoyable and always has been. This visit we ordered the seared ahi tuna salad, and the dressing was standout amazing. Also ordered a sashimi plate and a tempura banana (for dessert). Everything was pretty enjoyable, including the steamed gyoza and shrimp tempura. The service was good, too, which always is pleasant. Glad I finally left a review after 23.5 years!!

    Mikey H.

    It was my last night in Ashland and I wanted to try something new. Some of my friends had eaten here last year, so I thought I'd give it a try. The place is larger than it looks, and I was given a nice table toward the back. I ordered an eel roll, the chicken katsu appetizer (no karaage), and a tonkatsu ramen. The eel roll was really good! The ramen had a really good broth, and I dunked my katsu in it which is what I do with karaage. I also ordered a nice cold Sapporo to wash everything down. The service was really friendly and all the other workers were great as well! The funniest thing was the Jessica Alba-core roll. Had to chuckle about that!Definitely worth checking out!

    My husband got to try blue fin sashimi.

    The moment we walked in the door we were greeted joyfully and welcomed in. Each of the staff members were so kind and lovely. Best service we've had ever! We will definitely go back!

    This place is so amazing! I would %100 recommend, it is now my favorite restaurant

    The service was amazing and the food was to die for!! Very authentic and delicious... i have absolute no complaints. Very chill and relaxing vibe in here.

    Allyson P.

    I love this place and so sorry to read some of the OLD negative reviews. The service is quick, personal and professional. The chef is quick to engage with you if requested. The fish is fresh each day. I go there alone and the ambiance is welcoming and warm

    Yellowtail scallion roll
    Katherine G.

    I ended up here after looking around the area for a dinner spot. There weren't too many people inside on a Saturday night and we were able to get seated immediately. I got the seaweed salad as well as a yellowtail scallion roll. The seaweed salad was surprisingly really good and sat on top of a bed of salad, so I appreciated the extra veggies. I was pretty surprised by how many pieces of the yellowtail scallion roll there were -- they were small, but nonetheless still pretty good. The fish tasted fresh and the rice was also nicely seasoned. Nothing mindblowing, but still good nonetheless!

    Robert E.

    The broth for the tenkatsu ramen is really good and the noodles were on point. I think the bowl could use some more pork-- I only had two small slices. The other toppings were fine. The egg and bamboo shoots are good. And although using corn and arugula isn't my favorite it did seem to work. We also had a katsu which was what I expect--good but a little dry. We had one vegetable sushi roll, which was actually really good. I look forward to going back for more.

    Last drop of my lychee martini

    My favorite sushi spot in Ashland, I tried them all. Great cocktails, I'd stick to the sushi thats the star. Amazing service, I felt invited and well received being melanated IYKYK. I will def be back! Our waitress was fantastic.

    Chicken Katsu Curry
    Russell E.

    I hear the sushi is great, however... I haven't been able to get past the Katsu Curry! Only place probably within 300 miles of the Rogue Valley to get authentic Japanese Curry! You can actually taste the butter from the roux they make to tighten it up! Comparable to Coco Curry in Japan!

    Salmon belly... get this!

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely HORRIBLE service, HORRIBLE quality in food and Dirty! Fish is definitely NOT Fresh! Won't be back!

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    2 years ago

    Good enough sushi little pricy for a broke dude like myself but presentation is nice. Small cozy place

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    Rather long wait ...but kinds servers and a nummy roll. Long lines so get there early.

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    Great Japanese food good ambiance and service for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this place.

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    4 years ago

    New favorite spot for sushi. This place is super nice and cute, can't wait to bring my friends.

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    The Ramen and sushi was so good. Service was amazing. Will definitely come back and trying more of their menu.

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    4 years ago

    Food was meh. Other sushi place(s) in town superior dishes, faster etc. Good service though.

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    Literally the best thing to do is go to umami and get the avocado bomb and a sushi roll!! Love this restaurant!

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    Very Good Meal, Service was phenomenal, Love the location which is close to everything Will definitely come back when we're in Ashland

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    4 years ago

    Soooo yummy! Ordered the gyoza and miso ramen! I highly suggest it! Wanted to try the special soda but they were out.

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    Great service and food. Love to pick up a roll before the OSF Greenshow. Crunchy Tiger is super yummy. I also enjoy the lunch specials.

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    Ask the Community - Umami

    Little Tokyo - Dragon flame roll and volcano roll

    Little Tokyo

    4.4(110 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We ordered the Chicken katsu, Three star roll, Black widow roll, Scallop roll. The food was…read moredelicious. I really don't have any major complaints about the food itself. The chicken katsu was yummy, nice and crisp. The sauce it came with was good but our server James recommended their house made sesame dressing on the side with it and he was right...so good! I really liked the three star roll. It was nice and light. I love fresh lemon slices in sushi rolls which is why we ordered this one. I do think it would be even better if the rind were left on the lemon slices. Other than that it was really good and I'd totally order it again. The black widow roll. Fried soft shell crab with unagi. Soo delicious. The scallop roll was good. The scallop was really smooth and fresh. The only other things I noticed were: The wasabi had a bluish tint to it, which to me indicates food coloring so we did not eat it which was too bad because we love wasabi and it would've been so good with the rolls. I wish they would use a different wasabi without the blue coloring. I think a bell on the front door would be good to let employees/sushi chef that customers have arrived. Because its kinda awkward to stand there at the entrance waiting. So at least if there was a bell then the sushi chef could greet right away and let people know to sit. I also think some sort of electric doorbell that is attached to the front door but dings in the back outside to let servers outside know that customers have arrived so they can check back sometime. Because I know the outdoor back patio seating is much busier than indoor dining. When we arrived inside, we stood for quite some time before the sushi chef noticed and greeted and told us we can sit anywhere. And then it took awhile until someone came to bring menus because there were no servers inside. There was a lady who was already sitting at a table inside when we arrived and she didn't get a menu until we did. So she waited quite a bit. *and by the way these are not complaints about the servers at all* I know that it was busy outside and that people rarely choose to sit inside. And there's no bell or anything to let the servers outside know that there's people inside, so absolutely no fault to the servers. I just think there needs to be a better system put in place by management. Like if there were 2 servers, have them both dedicated for outside but as soon as indoor dining customers arrive, maybe 1 of the servers serves inside and then also helps outside when they're free? As a past server myself, these are just things I noticed and I think would make the business run smoother and make it easier/less hectic for the servers. Lastly, I think music inside would be really great. It's super quiet and kinda awkward vibes. Especially when customers come in and wait and it's silent. Anyways, the food was great and our server James was fantastic. Did a really great job despite being so busy. Super friendly, personable, and made great recommendations. We would come back. Just really wish the wasabi didn't have the blue food coloring.

    Service was Excellent! 5 Stars…read more Food choice of the usual Japanese meal staples of Wasabi with sushi meals, or Beef Teriyaki is missing. It was also strange to add Korean dishes as well but I'm sure it tastes fine. I ordered the Poke and it was pretty good. I was happy with the portion and the amount of ahi tuna as well as the seasoning. There was seating outside by a creek but there was a large fire happening nearby, possibly in Medford and hot as heck and people were still out there. Parking was tight on a Sunday evening at 5pm but we were able to find some close by. Not a whole lot to handicap parking was available.

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    Little Tokyo - Creek side tables.

    Creek side tables.

    Little Tokyo - Three star roll, Black widow roll, Scallop roll

    Three star roll, Black widow roll, Scallop roll

    Little Tokyo - Spicy chicken bento.

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    Spicy chicken bento.

    HIRO Sushi - Bento-Bulgogi, California and Spicy scallop roll

    HIRO Sushi

    4.6(290 reviews)
    14.0 mi
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    We happened upon Hiro Sushi when our regular sushi place was closed, and it was by far one of the…read morebest accidental discoveries made. The service here is incredible. A huge shout-out to Kaylin, who consistently goes above and beyond. She is always smiling, genuinely welcoming, and happy to make great recommendations. They do not have on the menu iced tea, but rather than simply telling me they do not, she brings me a cup of ice along with hot green tea so I can make my own. It's a small thing, but it perfectly represents her approach to customer service. The sushi itself is remarkable, and the chefs clearly appreciate their customers. They routinely do little extra things that make us feel valued and create a level of service that really stands out. We generally spend around $100 for two people, including one alcoholic beverage and green tea, which I consider very reasonably priced for the quality of the food and service, especially in today's economy. The only thing which surprises me is that the restaurant often seems slower than I would expect. We've been on both Mondays and Saturdays, and I honestly don't understand why this place isn't packed. Hiro Sushi has officially become our new favorite sushi restaurant, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Exceptional food, wonderful people, and the kind of customer service that keeps you coming back.

    Delicious!!!!! Food & wine. We had the miso soup, dumplings & a few different rolls. Great service…read more& prices! Highly recommend!!!!

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    Umami - sushi - Updated August 2026

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