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    Umami Express

    3.5 (33 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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    Ed U.

    I was just looking for something that didn't seem excessively calorific and thought I would spin the proverbial bottle with the 60 Morris ghost kitchen operation. This spot appeared to fit the bill, so I ordered the $11.95 Chicken Greens Bowl. The pulled chicken was the protein upon which the bowl was assembled starting with a bed of mixed greens and shredded cabbage. I was hoping the chicken would be a bit more savory, but it was a bit dried out. Water chestnuts, steamed broccoli, cauliflower florets, carrots, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds filled the rest of the container. I thought it was decent enough meal given a fusion touch with chili oil and a lemon garlic soy sauce on the side (photo: https://bit.ly/3GEcPbC). I have to admit I was more satisfied with the $5.95 Coconut Greens Smoothie which consisted of spinach, pineapple, banana, lime juice, and coconut milk (photo: https://bit.ly/3GEcVju). It was thick enough to please and none too sweet. FOOD - 3 stars...ingredients were good but execution was slightly off AMBIANCE - n/a...it was a delivery SERVICE - 3.5 stars...everything was packed appropriately TOTAL - 3 stars...looking for the umami RELATED - Exploring SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2H0vGTV

    Organic Tofu Rice & Cabbage Bowl

    I love how the tofu cabbage bowl tastes but the protein portions are so so tiny :( I actually ordered extra chicken for my tofu bowl to try and fill up but unfortunately the tiny portion of chicken wasn't enough either. This doesn't feel like it's worth $20+.

    Wagyu Beef Rice & Cabbage Bowl
    Qinnan L.

    I ordered lunch via Caviar and was really happy with the flavor, quality, and portion size! Would definitely order again for weekday lunches. Wagyu Beef Rice & Cabbage Bowl ($23.95) - the cardboard delivery box was stuffed to the BRIM with veggies and beef. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots) were fresh and crispy. I particularly liked that the bowl had water chestnuts, which added a refreshing crunch to each bite. The wagyu beef bowl option was on the pricier side, but the menu has lots of very affordable chicken/pork options for less the $13. Coconut greens smoothie ($5.95) - healthy and refreshing. Nice tart bite from the lime and pineapple and not too sweet

    Protein Lover Rice & Cabbage Bowl
    Ellen C.

    As a girl who lifts, lemme tell y'all I LOVE my protein - gotta get them gains in hehe. So of course I had to order the protein lover bowl, specifically rice and cabbage bc I like a mix of grains and greens. The name of the bowl is indeed fitting as this meal was packed with tofu, chicken, and pork. There was also a lot of different veggies. The sauce was a lot runnier than expected but combined with the chili oil crunch, added a needed seasoning to the bowl. Overall I will say this was an interesting combination, and claim the bowl may have been trying to do a little too much. But I still enjoyed my meal. I felt healthy eating it and I definitely got my protein in w this hearty portion.

    Chicken Greens Bowl
    Zac B.

    Ordered from door dash, I paid extra for 2 portions of meat - tofu and chicken, and got this - a bunch of veggies and 2-3 tiny shredded pieces of chicken!! Why are you so stingy with the chicken?! Not worth the price at all. And the avocado is rock solid. You're basically paying 15-20$ for some boiled veg

    I havent took a bite yet, look how small the chicken portion is.

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    YIKES. don't come here i rather starve than order here again and eat bland mushy food.

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    Good portions, reasonable prices, and tasty food. Many of the complaints here are problems with doordash, not the restaurant

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