Stopped in for a late lunch and had the place to myself. Upon walking in I was greeted with a smile and given the option to sit where I'd like. Started off with the pork bao bun! Great pork flavor and the greens were crunch and crispy that added great freshness to it. There was also a sauce that added nice flavor. Had some Philadelphia rolls to eat and kept it basic. Overall they tasted great and enjoyed my meal. This is a nice big space and overall had a great dining experience. read more

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Umami Sushi has become mine and my boyfriend's go to sushi spot in Baton Rouge. We've been going almost every week and it's quickly turned into our favorite place when we're craving sushi. We love the Crunchy Roll, the edamame, and the pork dumplings. Everything always tastes fresh and really flavorful. The service has also been great every time we've gone, which makes the experience even better. Definitely one of our favorite spots and a place we keep coming back to! read more

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My coworkers and I visited this restaurant during our lunch break recently. I had heard several good things about this place and I was not disappointed. Our server was great and patient with the group. The space is welcoming and the art in the bar area is impressive. Fries were good but not hot when they came to the table. Hibachi was flavorful. Cool vibe just near LSU. read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Zen Salad - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Had a great experience at Umami Japanese Bistro. In my opinion, this is a much better option than the downtown Tsunami Sushi. The food tasted fresher and overall higher quality, and the prices are quite reasonable for what you get. Service was friendly and quick, which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is more on the homey side, especially with LSU nearby - it feels relaxed, comfortable, and less "scene-heavy" than some other spots. Overall, a really solid go-to for Japanese food in Baton Rouge. Would definitely come back. read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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This place blows my mind every time! I wish I could eat here every day. All of the food was so amazing, the fish is so rich with flavor and fresh. There are some really cool things on their menu that you can't find anywhere else in Baton Rouge. Definitely try the bone marrow tartare!! read more

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* the egg in my Ramen tasted rotten* Well, that was a good hook, wasn't it, I felt like the restaurant still deserve five stars, the best restaurant in my opinion in Baton Rouge besides Soji. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice, the menu had pictures and was more extensive than I thought. The service here was great. The food came out fast and here are my highlights. I got the hibachi Crudo and that was pretty good! Good flavor and good quality. next, the sushi that I got was a very delicious, I love coconut flavors with sushi, the sauce that came with was pretty good. Good quality again and was very refreshing. The Ramen was the best part of the meal, one of the biggest Rams have I've had and for the price it was already worth it. Great presentation with a load of toppings. The quality of the toppings were great, but again, just like my first sentence, the egg felt and tasted rotten which ruined the whole mood but again the Ramen was one of the best taste of Ramen I've had. The Ramen was a bit salty but overall, if I were to come back, I would get the Ramen again, I highly recommend! read more

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Great service and delicious sushi. Good ambiance for friends or a casual date. Love the creative menu items. read more

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A good place that has some cheaper options than other sushi places only bought off DoorDash but was good!

I love it when I pick a new restaurant to try and every single dish we pick comes out divine. We picked the Sashimi Sampler, Grilled Miso Salmon, the Geisha and Sexiest Woman Alive roll, and to finish it off--the Matcha Crepe Cake. My favorite was the Geisha roll. The lemon added such a fresh take and enhanced the flavors of the rest of ingredients. My husband's favorite was the Grilled Miso Salmon. Austin was our server and gave great recommendations. Great atmosphere! You can't go wrong with this place and I am looking forward to returning! read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Matcha Crepe Cake - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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As a sushi connoisseur, I don't say this lightly: Umami is hands down the best sushi in the Baton Rouge area. The fish is exceptionally fresh, the rice is perfectly prepared, and every roll shows real attention to detail. This is sushi made by people who respect the craft, not shortcuts or gimmicks. If quality and authenticity matter to you, Umami Sushi sets the standard in Baton Rouge. read more

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Friends, every so often you find yourself in a location where you're not sure what to expect, but you go in like a champ because that's what you do. This was the case with Umami Japanese Bistro. The better half and I were in the area for a ballgame and dropped by. Game was displayed on multiple TVs, so it's good for watching the game. The missus and I are old school sushi fans, so we've tried it all. We tried the appetizers, nigiri, sashimi, rolls, etc here and cane out with a single thought. This place was at or slightly above average on everything. The hostess, Maddy, and our server, Leyna were fan-fucking-tastic, but there's more. Friends, I gotta tell you that the Hamachi Kama (grilled yellowtail neck) is the shit. For real though, I'll put this dish up against anything I've had for flavor anywhere. Truly top notch. Get whatever you want here, but don't sleep on this dish. Sorry. Don't have a pic because we crushed it as soon as it hit the table. read more

Our new favorite sushi restaurant in BR! LSU roll and Bao Buns were money! If you are near LSU campus this is a must try. read more

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Umami Japanese Bistro off Burbank ( LSU) has been on our list to try for a while--we'd even ordered delivery from there in the past. From the outside, it's somewhat unassuming, but stepping inside reveals a welcoming space with a complete Japanese menu adventure, spanning fresh sushi to flavorful stir-fry and hibachi dishes. The drink menu is a delight too, offering options that complement the meal perfectly. The restaurant hums with a steady flow of patrons, a nod to the fresh, quality food being served. There's a natural feel here--people settling in, savoring their gastronomic experience, and heading out satisfied. It's a definite spot for a worthwhile culinary adventure. read more

I had a great lunch at Umami while visiting Baton Rouge. The restaurant has a casual ambiance with flavorful sushi for everyone, whether you are beginner or a sushi connoisseur. There is ample parking right in front of the restaurant but I could see it filling up at peak times, there are a lot of businesses in the surrounding area. We ordered a sample of a few different items so I could try to capture the full experience at once. I had the Rock & Roll and the Sexiest Woman Alive, both were really good. I prefer traditional rolls as I am a beginner for sushi, so I really liked the Rock & Roll. Both rolls had stellar individual ingredients and the overall flavor profile was made up of a small part of each. The restaurant is fairly small so I would visit with small groups, maybe 4-6 people at max. They can probably move a couple of tables to accommodate but I wouldn't bring a group of 10 here. It's a good size for lunch or an early dinner. The employees are nice and attentive, and they even help you decide on an order based on your tastes. I will definitely be back to visit! read more

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A little sad it took me so long to finally make the trek out to LSU to Umami Sushi on Burbank. There are plenty of very good sushi places in the area that have done a great job with the standard "creative" rolls, but Umami's specialty roll menu puts them all to shame. Don't get me wrong, we will still frequent geisha, uchi, etc., but when I want some more creativity and depth, we will bite the bullet and head over to campus. We started out with the Toro belly/truffle appetizer and I accidentally ordered hamachi kama thinking I was ordering the Hamachi Crudo. Boy I'm happy I made that mistake. The yellowtail collar was perfectly broiled and very flavorful. The Toro belly was outstanding as well. The richness of the truffle and the delicateness of the tuna paired wonderfully. For mains, we moved on to the Akami Rouge and Sexiest Woman Alive rolls, both of which were outstanding. The table next to us had Ramen that looked wonderful. We plan to make another trip for soup and yet another for some of the land based animal dishes. read more

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Great food, fast service, friendly! Appetizer: Tuna Tataki 7/10, very flavorful and fresh Sushi: Sexiest woman alive 7/10, death valley 8/10, LSU not fried 5/10. Everything tasted really fresh! read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Left to right: sexiest woman alive, death valley, LSU unfried - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Take out was easy to order online and pick up was quick. I ordered the Love at First Bite Roll which was delicious and perfectly sized although a little pricy. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts, which had a good flavor but were a little oily. I had the matcha crepe cake for dessert which was less flavorful than I expected and was good almost to the end when I found a short black hair inside one of the layers. read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Matcha Crepe Cake - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Service was slow and not very good. Our server got all of my order wrong and just said sorry and no comp. He should have written it down. He spilled all the beef tataki juice on the floor, table and our sake bottle. Did a terrible job cleaning up. Funny thing is I ordered tuna tataki. The prices were pretty high and I wasn't blown away. I wouldn't go back. read more

Great meal at Umami last night. Well served, and had the Death Valley Roll and Kanpeki Ramen bowl with some hot, house saki. Delish!! read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hands down the best sushi in Baton Rouge. Don't go anywhere else! The quality and freshness are just the best here compared to other local places. I am not a sashimi/nigiri fan however my friend who got the nigiri platter also raved about it. Great friendly knowledgeable service as well. read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I'm not a personal fan of dining in here, can't put my finger on why, so I tend to get it to go. Food is good but I feel it's changed over the years. read more

Everything we ordered here was phenomenal! I've had a lot of sushi in my life, the Salmon Kush just might be top of the pyramid. Service was absolutely lovely, I recommend going before 4:30pm on the weekends to avoid a wait. Classic atmosphere, will definitely be back. SN: They also have lychee martinis! Big plus ;) read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

AMAZING MOST TASTIEST ROLLLS EVERRR i come here when i want to happily spend recklessly with sushi!! the service was friendly and they have outdoor seating. the sushi bar was quite interesting to watch. the rolls never disappoint, quite literally a mouthful of joy read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - sexiest woman alive and Death Valley Signature Roll - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Decided to head in during their happy hour. Their prices are great and I was pretty satisfied with what I got. I adored the agedashi tofu and think about it everyday. I can't wait to go back and order it again. The salmon roll was fine. It's a pretty simple roll and there wasn't anything outstanding about it. The portion of the crab and cucumber salad was VERY generous in my opinion, haha. Looking forward to returning to Umami. They never disappoint! read more

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Fresh sushi in a young hip environment right on LSU campus sums this restaurant up Having read a review from a fellow/friend YELPER I decided to give it a shot.. Tuesday night dropped in around 7pm and found ample room Started with a house salad, had to be one of the bigger sushi house salads I can recall. Their special touch was a large portion of finally shredded carrots which I love and their ginger dressing was on the sharp side - excellent! Ordered the sushi selection dinner , 10 pieces plus a hand roll and also ordered a seperate soft shell crab roll. All were delicious, the hand roll was really good as the seaweed wrap was especially soft and tender..not brittle as others often serve it Definitely a fun and relaxed environment to enjoy sushi in and service was excellent..make sure you ask for Trinity read more

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Came here for the lunch special and it was perfect! $14 for two rolls on their list and a choice of either a side salad or miso soup... I went with the salad and the spicy salmon roll and the crab roll. Everything was so delicious! The sushi rolls always fill me up pretty good here. Because I got there right when they opened for lunch ,11:00, I didn't wait for a table and my food came out pretty fast. Umami is in a complex with other restaurants right near LSU campus, so there are plenty of places to park and again right in the huddle and bustle of town. Great sushi and great location!! read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I have a habit to order sushi wherever I go. This trip is no exception. Fish looks fresh and this time looks much better then the first. Everything was surprisingly good. The scallop with Foie gras was a little disappointing, wished the foie gras was a little bigger. read more

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Absolutely delicious and well planned Omakase. Hands down the best I have had across the states. The order and presentation matched the taste and made each set more exciting. Two of my coworkers tried Omakase here for the first time and couldn't stop raving about it. I will be stopping by again on my next work trip. read more

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The food was great! everything was fresh and super tasty. i've come here many many times before, with friends and solo. i always get the 'love at first bite' roll and every single time it falls apart when picked up. today i decided to tell it to my server (a light-skin dude with fluffy hair and a waluigi mustache) all he responded with was 'oh' and didn't to even care about the quality of the roll. he then proceeded to tell the sushi chef who spoke loud enough that i could hear that 'well she can come back here and make the roll her damn self ' that was enough disrespect of the customer service that i will not be returning back again. read more

Definitely top tier sushi restaurant in Baton Rouge and it was a great spot to stop at when driving back down to New Orleans after a quick road trip. We got so many different things: from uni shooters to foie gras toro and even sushi rolls... can't go wrong with anything and definitely have to get everything. The staff was great and nice and gave us a few different suggestions. Don't be afraid to try something new! checkout the reel/TT on @phidingthefam! read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - Foie Gras Toro & Sushi Rolls @phidingthefam - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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It's currently on the menu as a special but if you're able to order the Lobst in Japan, I highly recommend. The spring mix is such a nice touch (!) and paired well with the tempura lobster and spicy sweet chili sauce. Got to sit bar side and watch them make this - great service. read more

Umami Japanese Bistro - "Lob"st in Japan - Japanese Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Notes: 1) been here on multiple occasions Pros: 1) amazing food 2) amazing service Cons: 1) pretty pricey 2) little amounts of food Total: 5/5 I go here all the time for good, high quality sushi. Umami has never disappointed me. It is a bit pricey for a little food but the serving sizes are probably right. The different combinations that they have on their menu and their seasonal menu are always grand and so so good. The service here is also top notch. I brought my friend here one time and she doesn't usually eat raw fish (I know, crazy). The server helped us out by recommending menu items that don't have raw fish or are easier for those trying to get accustomed to the taste and texture of raw fish for the first time. She was really helpful, and I unfortunately forgot her name but she's amazing. There are definitely other servers here that do a great job as well; however, that story had a big impact on me. Definitely a good place to go for fancier sushi. Any date would be impressed, I'm sure. read more

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I enjoyed my experience here. I started with miso soup and it came out fast, perfectly hot, and tasty. I got the Maui roll and it was a fun sushi roll with mango, strawberry and kiwi included yet it still had the classic sushi taste that I love. It was filled with coconut shrimp tempura and snow crab. See picture of menu for full description. I also had their lychee martini and I would give that a 10/10. It tasted great and was made very well. They have an expansive menu with happy hour specials as well including cheaper priced food items and some drinks are 50% off. They also have a BOGO for beer. The inside of the restaurant is clean, neat, and a pleasant sight. They serve you a carafe of water for your table which adds a cute aesthetic and is also helpful to easily refill your cup since their glass cups are rather small. They have wifi as well so you could potentially do lunch and work if you want. Overall, I'd call this an above average sushi and Japanese cuisine spot. Prices are slightly elevated but not wildly so. Customer service was average. If the customer service had wow'd me I would probably give them 5 stars. Food and drinks were great. I'd definitely like to come back and overall enjoyed my experience. read more

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I got the "sexiest women alive" roll. 10/10. I don't typically like wasabi but the wasabi aioli on the roll added the perfect balance to the dish and opened me to trying wasabi again. Our serve was super kind and seemed to genuinely care about our dining experience. read more

Great atmosphere! Doing a great job with the social distancing while keeping the quality of their food great! The chef was out of oysters for our first visit, so he made us some scallop shooters instead and they were equally wonderful! Highly recommend the spicy salmon sushi roll, mushroom trio, oyster shooters and scallop shooters! read more

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We tried this restaurant because our favorite Japanese restaurant JINYA Ramen Bar was full. Umami Bistro was very relaxing and inviting. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. We started off with charbroil oysters which was delicious. I ordered Chicken Katsu and my beautiful Husband ordered Yaki Soba with shrimp. Dish presentation was on point. Food was freshly prepared. My only complaint was the chicken was very thin and dry. I found myself drenching the meat in soy sauce to eat it. My husband enjoyed his dish but for the price believed more shrimp could have been added. There's no shortage on shrimp in Louisiana at least I haven't heard it was. We paid including two beers, 1/2 dozen oysters, entrees, plus tip $91.34! I will not discourage anyone from giving them a try. Personally, for me it was not worth the high price tag. read more

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Food literally can take you places and Umami took me to Heaven last night. This is not an understatement. If you love raw sushi, this is the place to be. We don't have omakase in Baton Rouge, but Umami brings that with such fresh fish, beautiful presentation, and great service. There were a few big parties including ours of 9 girls and what looked like a bigger party than 9, so they can definitely accommodate a bigger party if you wanted to have a bday dinner or something here! I couldn't even name a favorite. It was all SO good! I will only be eating sushi here from now on, please keep up God's work @Umami. read more

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Last night I had such a great time here all thanks to the staff. Chef Jimmy really brought out some amazing creations. I'm not even an oyster person but the oyster he prepared was so delicious. I suggest getting the Japanese Mule to sip on and try out the Toro Crudo. Loved to the truffle incorporated into the menu. It's a smaller spot for sure, but I still felt like people had enough room to relax. read more

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Since my last review 3 years ago, Umami has turned it up 10 notches. Their omakase is sooo good. Cong makes magic happen here. And his wife makes the best green tea crepe cake. You cannot have a bad meal here! Their fish is so fresh. And their nigiri is so well done. The flavors. Cmon. Umami in your mouth. I recently tried their hangover ramen and it was so rich and flavorful. Would def come when I need some carbs and fat to soak up my alcohol from the night before. They have weekly specials that I highly recommend you look through before ordering. If you can't decide, I recommend their omakase aka chef's choice. You get a little bit of everything and you will leave so satisfied. I come up to BR from NO to come here at least once a month. Worth the trip every time. read more

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Food was great and the service was excellent. Me and my sis wanted to try them and was very impressed. read more

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