We get sushi from here frequently but you can sense they are feeling the pressure of another sushi place opening up down the road as they are offering coupons and discounts although they don't always work. Can't say I like their Thai offerings so I tend to get sushi but 20% of the time the sushi is not rolled particularly well. The fish is always fresh and for the most part orders come out on time. read more

Umami is fantastic! The food is always fresh and great quality. So quick too - was only 10 minutes until it ready for pick up! The interior is very nice and clean as well if you plan to dine in. They always give us lots of fortune cookies when we ask as well- theirs are the best! read more

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Absolutely love Umami! Been coming here for 11 years and despite there being other good sushi places nearby Umami is unbeatable. My favorite is the Amazing roll, I order it every single time. The food is fresh, delicious and the service is always friendly and as prompt as it can be when the sushi bar also handles large takeout quantities. They even made me a sushi cake for a birthday one year! read more

I'm shocked, the food is good and authentic. I thought it would be a fast food style and taste terrible but it was just like thai food or Japanese in anything ordered. read more

Umami Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Sushi, soup, etc are good. That said, we ordered online for pick up at 6:25- numerous upset customers waiting for their orders upon our arrival. Waited until 7:05 for our order of four items. This happened to us months ago, and was why we haven't been in a while. Still no improvement :( read more

Absolutely delicious sushi with a beautiful presentation. Everything was fresh, and the flavors blended perfectly on all 4 rolls. I've been going here for years but had a few years off and was worried it wouldn't be as good, but it absolutely was. And all 4 rolls were a little over $60. Well worth the trip read more

Umami Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar - Tiger roll, amazing roll, prince roll and 4th of July roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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Umami is exceptional. We ate here at 4:00pm, when finished work. The staff was very pleasant. We started off with a pot of tea. We went with the crab Rangoon, had a shrimp dish and a green curry dish. All of the food was delicious, nicely presented. The restaurant was clean and our server was very pleasant. Umami is a definite "We will return soon!" read more

So Umami came highly recommended, unfortunately for sushi, and not for Chinese food... And now I know why... The pork lo mein was just okay. The steamed dumplings, likewise, nothing special. The crispy sesame chicken was just okay, but the real issue here is the value. The portions are, for a Chinese restaurant, very small, while the prices are about average. There are way better options for Chinese takeout.... read more

Great sushi place. One of the best in this area. We have been enjoying the freshness of sushi and great service every time we visit read more

Love the sushi and Chinese food here! I religiously get the sesame chicken and am never disappointed. Definitely recommend!

FOOD, SERVICE was wonderful! 5 stars ***** Delicious flavors...the wonton soup was the BEST I ever had. The Salmon Teriyaki was super delicious and the presentation was above par. I loved the kindness and professionalism of the entire staff. They took pride in their work and loved their jobs. I will return again and again. I decided to switch from my weekly Asian place to Umami #5. It was a delightful evening, great flavors, great service and left me very satisfied, :) Theresa W. read more

I love Umami!!! Tonight they were a little short staffed but while waiting everyone received tea and giftcards with their orders. Under pressure the staff handled themselves with grace, answering people's questions while getting orders out. When I got home I realized my small miso soup had been upgraded to a large. Umami goes above and beyond for their customers which is why I will continue to support them time and time again. Thank you for a wonderful dinner Umami read more

This is a solid mid-level choice for sushi. We like ducking in on a Friday night and getting a little table in the corner and ordering some roles, gyoza, miso soup and sashimi. The yellowtail here is very good and the selection is good. There are Japanese, Chinese and Thai options if you prefer something different. The prices are very reasonable. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the environment is relaxed and casual. It leans on the quieter side, which makes it an ideal destination for smaller groups of 2-4 people. read more

Good Asian food -Thai, Chinese, Suchi ,nice atmosphere, accommodating staff. Check out their website for menu and hours.

Best sushi and overall menu in the area. Prices , service , and quality are 100% top notch ! Get there soon !

Great quality food, nice selection of Asian foods. Accurate takeout and nice packaged. Pleasant service.

Generally a nice spot for lunch. Stopped in this week about 20 minutes after opening. Got seated and a drink and when I order6 my rolls was told the rice was still being worked on. Asked how long and it would be an hour. I assume something went really wrong in prep not to have sushi rice for a sushi restaurant. Would have saved some time if they posted a sign on the door or let me know prior to sitting that they were out of rice for a bit. I'll update the review after next visit. read more

Food: Average We ordered sushi rolls, and some Singapore noodles and pad Thai. All very average to below average. The man at the register (owner?) was very rude, loudly exclaiming NO to a question about a Yelp promotion active at the restaurant. If you're gonna arbitrarily decide what you are going to honor vs not, please don't use Yelp for any promos at all. Extremely rude. read more

My boyfriend and I were in the Exton area and craving Asian food, so we decided to try umami. It's in the middle of a strip mall and doesn't look like anything fancy on the outside, but it is tastefully decorated on the inside. We were quickly greeted and ordered drinks and our meal. I ordered the vegetable fried rice and the sweet potato roll. The menu does not have many options for vegetarians. My boyfriend ordered the pineapple shrimp fried rice. We really enjoyed everything, but the sweet potato roll was my favorite. It was so flavorful and probably the best roll I've ever had! Overall, we had a nice experience at Umami. Our server was efficient and friendly, and truly cared about us enjoying our meal. Other than being a little bit pricey, I would definitely come back to Umami. read more

We used to love it here (pre-covid) and were regular customers (about 2x month). Maybe it's under new ownership. We don't know. But the last few times we were there, it was terrible. The food was not fresh. The recipes seemed different and disappointing. Too bad. read more

We've always had ok sushi here when we don't want to wait for another local place, but our last order was almost inedible. The sushi was falling apart, wet with way too much cucumber, and chewy. We threw out half of it. read more

I was hard pressed to visit Umami since my standby sushi deal at Hibachi Downingtown is hard to beat. But I can't have a local sushi place that i haven't at least tried. So I grabbed my son and we ordered the sushi/sashimi love boat. Prices here are pretty standard ala cart, but the love boat is a pretty good deal fro two people. Almost more than we could eat. Nice selection of very fresh fish, and they where willing to substitute - including some uni!! Service fast, presentation excellent. Ran about $60 for the two of us. Umami deserves a visit if you haven't been yet - they are a BYOB also - which is a plus. read more

There is no more selfless and caring group of restauranteurs than the owners of this establishment. I'm new to yelp reviews but, a while back, I ordered food. I went outside to go for pickup but, it was snowing heavily and I didn't feel safe to drive to the restaurant. I called, and humbly asked to cancel my order. Moments later, my phone rang. They told me that the food had been prepared and would be willing to bring it to me if I still wanted it. The owner himself drove in a blizzard to my house and gave me dinner. These are exquisite human beings, they deserve your patronage. read more

Update: I have been going here for years now...I love it!!! Great variety of Asian cuisine. Always delicious and fantastic service. Amazing presentation as well! ------- I only like sushi when it's done well; this place is fantastic! Will definitely become a regular. Can't wait to try the other menu selections! read more

Umami Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar - Philly roll! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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I have been a big fan of Umami's sushi, but tonight was a HUGE disappointment. The Tuna was gray and chewy so we threw it out. Other sushi rolls were light on the fish. I was happy to have a solid sushi place nearby, but not sure I'll go back. read more

Umami is the spot for good sushi on the go! They have an efficient online ordering system that offers their entire menu and handles payments too. Orders are made very quickly by the very friendly and pleasant Umami staff. They have even moved a table to their storefront sidewalk for pick up orders - a great way to avoid face to face contact. I order the Philly Roll and ask for the smoked salmon to be replaced with shrimp. They always accept my request and are so polite about it. The dynamite roll is to die for and I definitely recommend! Shrimp pork egg rolls are excellent as well. Umami will definitely see me ordering here again as a proud customer! read more

Umami Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar - Dynamite roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Won't be going back there again. The food was delicious but the employee there was rude! He even gave me a blank receipt when I requested it. I miss Sam, who was an employee there until recently I guess. There are plenty of other great sushi places. Won't give them my money. read more

This used to be our favorite carry out in the area. But something has changed for the worse. Food is not of the same quality it was. Egg rolls are greasy and bland. Soups are watered down. My favorite Kung Pao Ch was removed from menu and came back a weird curry chicken dish. I have given them 2nd, 3rd and 4th chances, i'm done read more

At first glance this looks like a neat take out restaurant that is giving away free sushi and champagne because there is a line swirled around the front door. By the looks of everyone patiently waiting for their name to be called the take out must be really good. My experience here was centered on the dinning in atmosphere, service and food. Each one was satisfactory. The sushi bar was a bit overcrowded but fairly operable. Some music in the atmosphere would have been nice to diminish some of the hustle and bustle from the take out service. We sat at a table near the window which was nice and cozy. Perhaps candles would have added to the ambiance of the restaurant and mood. The food was ok nothing to brag about. I found it to be average. Opportunity to show off spices, sauces, and style we're not really exercised by the chefs. The food was satisfactory but this is not a place were flavors and taste are emphasized. It's more like the food was prepared for fast execution opposed to a tasteful experience. Which is ironic given the name of the restaurant is Umami. The sushi dish was prepared beautifully and the service was nice. Overall I was underwhelmed and likely will not make plans to come back but I wouldn't exactly turn down an invitation to eat here. It just wouldn't be amongst my top choices. read more

We went here for a quick dinner and it definitwly was! It's such a treat to have sushi without it being a three hour production. The appetizers came out quickly, they were very tasty, and the sushi was very well made. It didn't fall apart when it was picked up and the rice wasn't smushed against the seaweed. All in all, I would definitely go here again! read more

Great food beautifully prepared and presented. Nice portions. A very kind and knowledgeable waitress. Can't wait to go back.

Good tasting food and our takeout order was complete and done on time! Would come back again for good size portions and yummy food

Used to like to coming here but the service has really taken a dive. My roll was drowned in sauce and inedible. The server didn't seem to care and just cleared it off the table and still charged full price for the roll (almost $20) though I only ate 3 pieces of it before giving up. They also seat everyone on top of each other when there is plenty of room in the restaurant. read more

Our recent experience was horrible. We ordered their red curry seafood hotpot, gyoza, salmon sashimi... The red curry seafood hotpot had a big piece of plastic in it. We let the server know and they took the item off our bill. Needless to say, we will not be returning read more

Cashier is very disrespectful! We were celebrating two friends' birthday. The saltiness of their food can be overlooked. But the rudeness of the cashier is unforgivable! My friends and I will never go back to this place. There are better and more authentic Japanese restaurants in Exton. read more

While staying in exton for work, a few of us decided to try this place for a group dinner. It was really great! It's BYOB but there is a grocery store next door that sells wine and beer. We got an assortment of sushi rolls, fried rice and Mongolian beef. The winner was the sushi. The other dishes were just ok. All in all, this is a solid choice for the area and one I can see myself visiting again. read more

Umami Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar - Sushi platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

We love Umami! Sushi always tastes fresh and well prepared. The prices are reasonable and service is attentive and fast. We had this beautiful presentation tonight for four rolls, such a nice surprise and the rolls were delicious! read more

Umami Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar - Caterpillar roll, Laguna roll, Elegante roll, Samurai roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

I have eaten here several times and have always loved it. Tonight I ordered carry out and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I ordered sesame chicken with fried rice. The chicken had absolutely no taste. The fried rice was nothing more than white rice with an egg cooked in it tossed with a few onions and a carrot piece. Absolutely no flavor or color. I also ordered combination lo mein. Again absolutely no flavor, the noodles were over cooked and the dish was missing whatever component that is typically added that gives lo mein that distinct flavor. I hope this was a bad night and not a permanent change. The prices increased (and they were already on the high end of the market in this area) and the quality decreased. read more

5 stars for sushi, 2-3 stars for everything else we ordered. Sushi was great. Unfortunately the Thai and Chinese dishes we ordered were pretty terrible. My husband said my cooking would have been more authentic. The pad Thai was a bunch of broken noodles that were dry and just tasted extremely spicy without any other flavor, with some bits of carrot and cabbage thrown in. The vegetable green curry was also not good... full of random vegetables not were not listed as included... strangest additional of all was cucumbers, mini corn and water chestnut. It made the curry an awful texture that had separated and was watery. Very unappealing. The general Tso chicken was also odd. It kind of looked like the Chinese restaurant version. Didn't taste like what you'd expect but was okay. I'd recommend this place just stay within its wheelhouse and not be fusion. read more

Personally I've only had one problem with this restaurant ( I'm going to get it over with now) that problem is the tempura rolls, I don't know if I It's just me or what but every time I try a roll with tempura I hate it. Ok now that's out of the way I'm going to say why I still like this place a lot. Most of the sushi rolls I've had here are amazing and my personal favorite is the lover roll with tuna. The dumplings are great and I'm very happy with how frequently they change the specials. Also ignore the name my brother made it and I have no idea how to change it read more