Just a brief note: another takeout for a concert picnic (6pm on a Saturday evening), snd another delicious quickly-prepared dinner. We ordered four meals: two chicken kebab meals, a beef kebab meal, and an order of falafels. Also salads and beverages, and plenty of tahini sauce. A home-run! Tender well-seasoned meats, lightly crispy flavorful falafel, oh that wonderful tahini sauce (you can get tzatziki, if you prefer), fresh toasty warm naan bread, fresh fluffy rice, and fresh green salad. All of it ready for pickup 15 minutes after we ordered, on Frederick west of Bloomsbury in Catonsville. read more

See all

Great food, attentive service, and a nice atmosphere. Our only small complaint was that the naan portion came with just one instead of two, which felt a bit awkward. read more

The lamb gyro was disappointing and in fact inedible. The lamb pieces were so tough they were hard to chew. The toppings were few-2 cucumbers cubes, a piece of tomato and some olive halves. The sandwich itself had so much taziki sauce, it wilted the lettuce and made the sandwich hard to hold. We had to throw away two lamb gyro sandwiches. (Total value $34.00-$16.95 each). The falafel sandwich was finished due to a person's extreme hunger. It was for the most part, bland and dry as if it were made from a mix. (Trader Joe?) The cuisine was not worth the price we paid and it was at the high end for gyro sandwiches that are found in other cities. Unfortunately, we discovered, too late, that ownership of the restaurant we first visited at that location had changed hands. So Buyer Beware! read more

This place was decent. I liked the falafel sandwich but on its own the falafel seemed too soft. Flavors were there but texture wasn't. I liked the baba ganoush. It's a small restaurant in downtown Catonsville so not a lot of foot traffic but I hope they get more business. Seems like a nice local eatery. read more

See all

Stopped here on a whim after some onewheeling. I had heard it was good, but my expectations were not that high. Boy was I surprised. This place is super tasty! We ordered at the counter, and sat down at a table by the window. About 10 min later the food came out and was fantastic. I got the chicken tikka masala platter w/ hummus. The hummus is good. Thick and tasty, not too much garlic, well blended. The chicken and rice were really good together. Chicken was good quality, and the rice was very flavorful. My wife got the falafel wrap and stuffed grape leaves and enjoyed them both. Her mom got the lamb which she really enjoyed. All and all, if you are looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, you can't go wrong here! read more

See all

I ordered the chicken salad with all the veggies and hummus as the side. Was delicious! All the ingredients were fresh and so tasty! Definite recommend this cafe! Thumbs up! read more

Umami Global Bistro - Chicken Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

Figured we'd try this place out since we are fans of Mediterranean food. It's pretty small inside but cozy. 8-10 tables. Kebab platters, salads, dips, and teas/dessert on the menu. The service was decent; everyone in there was kind. We were really underwhelmed by the food. We tried chicken tikka, lamb, and beef, as well as hummus and eggplant dips. None of the proteins were tender. The lamb and beef were very chewy, some pieces not even edible. The chicken was overcooked, even in sauce. The salad was very basic. The Lemon tahini dressing and the eggplant dip were the best things we had. But we won't be back. There's much better food at similar places in the area. read more

Umami Global Bistro - Lamb Tikka Masala - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

See all

This was an order for multiple people. we order 2 salads. two dips, 2 wraps . First off they shorted us pita for the salads . The hummus and baba ghanoush would not recommend. My falafel veggies were fresh but the falafel itself were not warm and tasted stale/out dated .The gyro that someone ordered seem to be good . Grape leafs were ok . We were not given any silver ware to eat with . When I called to talk to someone about the order I was told the didn't understand. After second person got on the line I Was told I would get free pita next time we ordered . Will not return. read more

The chicken tikka masala was decent, falafel and hummus were good, pistachio baklava was excellent. The lamb in the wrap was tough, gristly and very disappointing. This isn't the first time the lamb was disappointing. We won't be ordering lamb here again. read more

I loved the aloo chat and the lentil soup (although it needed salt). The vegan baklava was bad- it was crushed into pieces and lacked sweetness, so it was just a few philo pastry sheets separated from the filling. I would like to see more vegan options of curries such as tofu curries with coconut masala sauce. That would be awesome. read more

Fresh food, great flavors, friendly service. Samosa Chaat, tahini were both amazing. read more

Omg delicious. We were actually attending a show across the street and didn't want bar food so we came to get something more substantial and I was so hungry I ordered so much but was not mad one bit. Naan, baba gonoush, hummus, olives, lamb gyro (wrap), chicken masala and the house made ginger something tea. It was all delicious like I want it again just thinking about it. Take me back now. That tea was banging I wish I got a bigger one. I was pretty full and took the wrap home and ate it later and even leftover and cold it was so good. Yumm. Go here. Order everything and be happy. Also the staff was so accommodating and nice. Great experience! read more

Every time I am on Grubhub or DoorDash searching for a new restaurant to try, I always ran across Umami. Oh me Friday after work, I decided to finally give them a try! Best decision EVER! This restaurant is quaint. The inside is decorated beautiful, very warm and inviting. The staff is very friendly. The lady who served us explained menus items to us, made suggestions and even informed us about a special that they were running. With everything that we ordered, I was surprised by how reasonable the total was. Our order was ready in no time and with the wonderful aromas escaping the bag, we couldn't get home fast enough to dig in! The food was so tasty, the platter and wrap were the perfect meatless dishes. I especially loved the lentil soup. The perfect dish for a cold day. read more

See all

They have organic lamb platters & wraps. Excellent & it came with a side(2 grape leaves for me)).I ordered the wrap with pita, olives, Feta, cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce. It was big enough for two. read more

Umami Global Bistro - Organic lamb gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

We have gotten take-out from Umami for many years and loved it, but it has gone downhill recently. Smaller portions, the chicken was dryer than it used to be, and the fries were soggy. Not sure if there has been a change in ownership or what's going on, but we were disappointed. read more

I've been back a few times since my first review and I like Umami more and more. The offers are a unique, but delicious melange of Lebanese and Indian/Pakistani. Why yes, you can order some chicken tikka masala along with your shawarma. In my first review I noted that the sampler platters were a real deal. This is still the case, but I frankly prefer the vegan platter to the omnivore one. We opt for the veggie kebab and chana masala. It comes with falafel (which might still be our favorite part) and you can add more for only $5. A real bargain. You can also add a chicken kebab for about $8 too. It is still a very moist and flavorful option. Sauces - The baba ganoush was good - not too creamy, but with a very strong tahini punch! The hummus was also very tasty - hope you like garlic! Tzatziki - cool and refreshing. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Umami has been offering takeout and when we last ordered, gave a 10% discount to all takeout orders. A great way to help each other out during this difficult time; thanks Umami! Definitely recommended. read more

I stopped in for some dinner with friends. Awesome little Mediterranean place with lots of Vegan options. My friend with us was Vegan. The staff was very friendly and the place was quiet and inviting. It is very small, however. Only two tables so I recommend takeout. I had the chicken kabab wrap and it was fantastic! Lean all-white chicken and excellent flavor. I also had the Vegan chocolate chip cookie for dessert. Equally fantastic! You'd never know it was vegan. Overall, excellent service by a very friendly staff and excellent food. I couldn't ask for more. Will be back. read more

See all

Excellent food and service. Dining room is small, but in a cozy way. The falafel salad is my go-to, but the chicken kabobs are also tasty. Now, the babaganoush is next level. It's the best I've ever had. I don't know what the secret is to their recipe, but it is so flavorful. I could just sit and plow through a container of that by itself. read more

A client, a colleague and I came here for lunch on 4/26. My client picked the restaurant based on a positive review from a friend of his. Being that this was my first time here, I was very impressed. The restaurant is located in Catonsville not too far from 695. There are parking meters along the street in front of the restaurant. There is also a nearby shopping center with ample parking as well. Inside is very cozy and would be perfect for an intimate meal with a friend or loved one. It was also the perfect spot for a business lunch. There are 10 to 12 two top tables throughout which was nice. Our waitress was Amanda who was excellent! She took great care of us and made sure that we enjoyed our experience. She explained that everything from the kitchen is organic and farm fresh as well. As I've mentioned in previous reviews, I like the farm to table trend a lot. The food just tastes better to me. The menu is made up of Mediterranean and Global fusion dishes. I really like Mediterranean food so this place is right up my alley. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala which was "mouth wateringly" good! The chicken was SO tender and delicious, the rice was perfect and the Naan was excellent! My meal was so good that I'll be measuring every place else's Chicken Tikka Masala against Umami's. Umami is my new CTM bar! I look forward to coming back here very soon to try something else from the menu. Yum! read more

Umami Global Bistro - Umami Global Bistro! Chicken Tikka Masala - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

I've gotten food to go here several times. Each time, order is 100% correct, freshly made with quality ingredients, and delicious. I love the chicken gyro. The falafel is really good too. One thing is I wish the lamb meat in the gyro was shaved or sliced instead of chunks. But the individual baklava with each order is such a nice touch! read more

Good is outstanding tasteful and fresh made! Simple ambience but good. Price is very very reasonable read more

Food is delicious with wonderful customer service and pleasant/intimate atmosphere. Very family oriented and the prices aren't bad at all.

The first time I tried to order from here they were booked and busy and weren't taking anymore orders. Luckily I was finally able to try this place. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma wrap. Ummm...it was okay. I love chicken shawarma and have tried it from many different places. Unfortunately, the chicken chunks were big and under seasoned. I also ordered extra sauce when I placed my order which was through an app. I forgot which one but I guess the app I ordered through doesn't include your notes because my extra sauce was forgotten. It was an extra $.50 which was fine I just didn't bring my wallet with me. I could of used the extra sauce!! Overall it was good and would order again. Hopefully the chicken will be marinated a little longer so it can be more flavorful! read more

super yummy food and the pistachio baklava is crazily good! highly recommended for takeaway. read more

Ok... so I've lived in Catonsville for 19 years, and never knew this gem was right out my back door... literally. I've started being more attentive of the meals I consume and thought I would give this place a try. What a wonderful experience I had. From the time I walked in, there was nothing but great customer service, from Rehan, who happens to be the owner of this gem. The conversation was pleasant, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely the best Mediterranean dish I've ever had. The overall freshness, the flavorful chunks of chicken, the fresh greens, the seasoned basmati rice, oh it was nothing short of amazingly delicious! The naan bread, warm and fresh, the hummus, everything was delishhhhh! So, now that you know all of that, It will explain why I went back today with my better half, and ordered the same thing X 2. This time I added 3 of the ginger cardamom lemon juices, which are out of this world delish, 2 baklava (pistachio and almond) mmmmmmmmm, so FRESH! Everything was AMAZING! Customer service is world class! Oh, and I just found out today that they CATER! So Spring Grove Hospital, UMB, St. Agnes Hospital, local doctor offices, and any other businesses, let Umami Global Bistro cater your next meeting, I promise you won't be disappointed. Rehan, thank you and your amazing staff for delivering what consumers long for.... Great food, warm environment, freshness that you can truly taste, and once again WORLD CLASS SERVICE! I will definitely be returning again, again ,and again! I definitely recommend tis restaurant!!!!! read more

See all

Delicious, fresh, homemade, and healthy! I highly recommend! The staff was so sweet and present. It was busy, lots of people coming in and out on a Sunday. That's always a good sign! read more

I decided to try the falafel salad, the chai tea and the baklava. Everything was good, nothing particularly stood out but everything satisfied my hunger. The restaurant was clean with no patrons and the cashier was nice and professional. read more

Umami Global Bistro - Falafel Salad jumbo Samosas (2 pcs) Pistachio Baklava Masala Chai - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

I think I'm in love! Thanks, Yelp! I found this little gem during my lunch hour one day when I was in the area. The restaurant is small inside with maybe enough seating to sit 40 people comfortably. Although, it's very cute and cozy. You can find angle parking on the side of the building. Parking could be tight if a lot of people are in the area, since the parking lot is not just for the restaurant. For my first visit, I kept it simple and ordered an entrée and veggie samosas, the Tandoori Salmon Filet. I got mine with brown rice and naan. When I tell you that my food was so delicious. The rice was fragrant and citrus-y, like they added just a tad bit of lemon juice..not too much, just the right amount. I chose my salmon to be cooked well done. It was moist and done with perfection. The naan was soft and cut into 4 triangles. Nice! The veggie samosas were just as delicious. Five samosas came with the order. They were fried not too hard and were a bit spicy but not too spicy. On my second visit, I ordered the same entrée but added a different appetizer - Aloo Chaat, which is chickpeas cooked with potatoes and topped with yogurt sauce and corn tortillas. Oh my gosh!! This is my favorite!! I could've ordered just that and would have been satisfied. This is the "IT" place, for me, in Baltimore County. I see myself visiting this restaurant many more times this year! read more

See all

This place is pretty good. Food is good i usually always get the lamb. Service is good sometimes hard to understand over the phone. Not much ambiance. read more

Excellent food and service in a comfortable setting in Catonsville. The falafel and lamb were both excellent. Highly recommended.

I should have left a review years ago because my family has been coming here for years. The food is consistently delicious and freshly made to order. The menu has been updated so you can create your own platter/salad/wrap (think Cava). The presentation is always on point as is the customer service. Their drinks are so good! It's always hard to decide between the peach ginger tea or the ginger cardamom lemonade. read more

Umami Global Bistro - Salad with chicken and falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

See all

Cozy little spot w/friendly counter service and really, really delicious food. We ordered 2 vegetarian platters, each w/ a diff protein option: the samasa chaat & the crispy yet delicate falafel. We both chose hummus & it came with an excellent rice with raisins. We also had an order of stuffed grape leaves that were SO flavorful! (Get it with the lemon dressing - I wanted to pour it over my whole plate.) The samasa chaat came as the protein but it could be a stand alone- it sat atop fried chickpeas drizzled w/a sweet sauce that blew my mind. I can't wait to come back to this cute place on Frederick St in Catonsville. read more

Food is incredible here. Tons and tons of flavor. I placed an order easily online, all of my food was fresh and most importantly correct! I got the Chicken Tikka Masala, Samosas and grape leaves. For a drink I got one of their house made chai's (Peach/Ginger) and it was amazing. Highly recommend this place! read more

I'm not going to drag a business during these times. The meal was fine. I do wish the naan was labeled grocery store pita bread. Because that is in fact what I got. False advertising to say the least. read more

Umami Global Bistro - Grocery store Pita bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

I went here on a whim after my classes looking for a quick meal before I went to the gym. I had previously had a chicken shwarma plate in Seattle that was so good, I was craving another one. I ended up ordering online and went to go pick it up. The inside of the restaurant was very nice, small, but well decorated. I picked up my order and ate in my car. I got the chicken shwarma wrap which was ~$9. It was smaller than I expected but it still left me satisfied. The wrap itself was actually very delicious. The chicken was well cooked, the veggies were fresh, and I loved the sauce. The only complaint I have is I wish they put more in the bread, I felt the ratio was 1:3 with bread. So at times I got thirsty from eating all the bread. Despite that it was delicious and I would order here again read more

Umami Global Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

See all

I keep trying to find Indian restaurants to fall in love with for delivery ever since I moved to Catonsville with no luck. The positives: prices are low for a meal size portion. The delivery service was quick and arrived in less than 30 minutes. The reasons I didn't fall in love: the chicken tikka masala was bland and like bad finely crushed salsa that had curdled with the yogurt. The palak paneer had no flavor- spinach and potatoes & cheese. I haven't found babaganoush since I lived in the city and was so excited, but yet again flavorless. The strangest thing was the basmati rice normally is a white color with fresh herbs and this tasted like yellow rice a roni which I haven't had since I was a kid. Royal Taj and Ananda are still the five star spots for Indian in the Baltimore/DC area. read more

Umami Global Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

See all

We've been coming to Umami for several years, primarily for the great food, and also to support a small, local business. There used to be some great values like the sampler platter and family dinner. Recently, though, the prices have gone up a bit, and the portion sizes have decreased. The family platter now has you select two sides (from the hummus, babaganoush, and stuffed grape leaves), rather than coming with all three like it had for years. The chicken tikka masala now comes with a choice of a side, but a also much smaller portion of tikka masala. The tikka masala sauce itself was a chunky, brownish yellow, rather than the traditional creamy red sauce. It tasted more like a curry though. The small container was packed with grilled chicken, but very little sauce. Tikka masala is primarily about the sauce, so tonight was a definite miss on both flavor and portion. The grape leaves and falafel were fairly tiny as well. It sounded like Rehan was having some difficulties in the kitchen due to lack of staff this evening, which may account for some of this. Hopefully, this was just an off night, and he can resolve the staff shortage and bring things back up to standard in the near future. read more

This restaurant has been on my "places to try" list for awhile, not really sure why I never tried it though. Luckily for me I told my daughter to surprise me with dinner tonight and she picked here. She ordered us the family meal with falafel and chaat samosas, absolutely everything was perfect. Umami is definitely going into our take out rotation. read more

Umami Global Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

The overall order was okay. The hummus was bland and I needed to add some things to make it tasty. Can't say I'd order again. The falafel wrap was poorly assembled and fell apart as I ate it. I was hoping for a more traditional fried falafel ball rather than falafel mush within the wrap. Can't say I'd order again. The customer service was great though and the place was clean. read more

I love Umami. We started ordering there when Covid started, and have never been disappointed. The lamb kabobs are my favorite entree, and I love their flavorful rice and hummus. Their various sauces are likewise delicious. I also frequently get the Baclava, which is pricy, but consistently delicious. They also have a rewards program which is nice. read more