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    Umami Sushi

    4.0 (263 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Tempura Cheesecake
    Saira D.

    Never disappoints. Everything I have ever tried has been delicious. The Tempura Cheesecake is incredible!

    Lily L.

    Fresh and very tasty. Friendly staff, great food, nice presentations. Highly recommended!

    Have gone twice now the food quality, presentation, flavors are really delicious. Will definitely be going here more often.

    Las Vegas roll. Advertised as Salmon, cream cheese avocado, but it's primarily imitation crab.
    Justine R.

    My husband says 2 stars for the Ramen but I enjoyed my sushi for the most part. Let's start sushi. Im a salmon fiend, I ordered 2 salmon rolls. There was a good amount of salmon in them but an excessive amount of rice. I tore off about half the rice from each roll. I also ordered the "Las Vegas Roll" which is advertised as "salmon, avocado, cream cheese, deep fried" that's literally my favorite fried roll combo so that's what I went for...so I get home and it's IMITATION CRAB with a small piece of salmon, sliver of avocado, and sliver of cream cheese. The roll was mostly imitation crab, which wasn't even listed as part of the roll. I try to avoid rolls with imitation crab so that was disappointing...but, it was deep fried so it still tasted good. Just not what I wanted or what I thought I ordered. Ramen. I told my husband the ramen isn't going to be amazing as it's not a legit ramen spot, but it had better reviews than the fried rice which was his second choice. He said it was a little better than top ramen, but we ordered beef with egg. There was very little beef and we were expecting a boiled egg as that is a traditional item we've received with ramen...but they put scrambled eggs in the ramen. We had a good laugh about that....I wish I took a picture lol. So yeah, the quality of the fish was on point. Very good. If you're going for straight up sushi, go for it. I'll probably try some of the no rice rolls in the future and just double check ingredients in the rolls in the future.

    Nigiri tuna and salmon. Mmmmm Salmon...
    Lin S.

    This is such a good spot that I visit any time I'm on a trip to the area. Pros: -Expansive menu with a lot of different types of dishes -Reasonable prices for rolls and main courses -Super friendly staff -Always fresh Cons: -Can get a little expensive if you go for Nigiri, but the quality is great

    Volcano Roll and Amazing Mark
    Natalia T.

    Went here for the first time and had a great experience. The quality of the sushi and artistic touch was phenomenal. Mark is a very talented chef who pays close attention to detail. We had great service as well. I'm so happy we discovered this little hidden gem!

    Hwe dup bob
    Ha K.

    The food was amazing, good for a family. The Korean sashimi rice was really good. Thumbs up!!

    Torch seared yellowtail belly
    Drive R.

    The sushi here is the best in town in terms of quality of fish and preparation for sure. Mark is a great sushi chef! I have the other things here like the fried rice, yakisoba, hot stone bowls. They're ok, but if you come here come for the sushi! I asked Mark to torch my nigiri and it made it so flavorful

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    There was sadly one 1 girl working the whole front restaurant . The sushi was alright but expensive. Good wine selection.

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    Sushi was surprisingly good for a strip mall in a small town. Mark and his roll are Amazing!

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    I had teriyaki chicken and it was so good. My husband had Unami special. He said it was so delicious. They were kind and had good attitude.

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    The sushi was amazing!! 100% loved everything about it, 100% recommend to anyone around Lompoc area

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    Ask the Community - Umami Sushi

    Sake Sushi - 12a. Rainbow Roll

    Sake Sushi

    3.6(278 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    The food is delicious Ambience is mellow - but a vibe…read more Service was good! I got gyozas and a miso soup as well. Plus my drink. Best rainy night solo date! Total with tip- $75! (WORTH IT)

    Well I meant to take pictures of our beautifully prepared food... but we couldn't wait to eat! Only…read moremy second time here but I want to rave about not only the delicious food.... But the atmosphere and decor inside is so great. The food is really fresh. I'm very picky about sushi. As everyone should be! The fish is melt in your mouth delicious. Both times we've been there. We were served by the greatest waitress. I do wanna say each person on their staff that we talk to was very friendly and helpful! Our server though was the best! We caught her name this time.... Next time you're in there ask for Rachael! Tell her Alia Rachael sent you... she'll get a real kick out of it. I drive up on the weekends from Los Angeles to visit my boyfriend. Lompoc is a hard place to find quality food. And most of the inside of the restaurants here look like people have temporarily moved in. There's some breakout places that have outstanding food.... But we've had some weird service. It's rarely both in one place. We will be back too have sushi here often. I also come from a background in the restaurant/bar/management industry. It's really refreshing to be served by people who are genuine and you can tell sincerely like being in the food industry. Trying to find pictures from the last time we there so I can edit this post.... But in the meantime, didn't wanna miss the opportunity to Push people to go try this if you haven't. PS we were in there fairly late on a rainy Saturday night. I imagine they had more business earlier but when we were there, it was getting close to closing time not a lot of people and we still had top-tier service.... And beautifully presented and prepared food.

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    Sake Sushi - Beef Bulgogi, Shrimp Tempura & Vegetable Tempura Dinner Combination.

    Beef Bulgogi, Shrimp Tempura & Vegetable Tempura Dinner Combination.

    Sake Sushi - Appetizers: pork belly -- not a fan

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    Appetizers: pork belly -- not a fan

    Ramen Kotori

    Ramen Kotori

    4.1(280 reviews)
    18.4 mi
    $$

    Kotori Ramen is off Copenhagen & 2nd Street. Solvang, CA…read more This Afternoon I missed my favorite #1 Ramen eatery In my book! I was craving for their delicious Shoyu Ramen with Pork belly! I was greeted with warm & caring welcome by Mary! Mary asked if everything in the bowl was ok. I ask for no egg which wasn't a problem at all. I ordered Shoyu Ramen with double pork belly with a sprite . I was happy to see Mary, Erica, kiko, and Gyzel again! It's a very warm and cozy to eat there . All the staff are always so kind & friendly. Their price points are great! Their dishes are very high & great quality! Their dishes are so delicious, savory and mouth watering! I didn't have to wait that long , they were on it! Mary & Gyzel always asked me if everything thing is ok, so sweet of them! I also bought another double pork belly shoyu ramen & 3 Chili Bomb Crunch to go. Their presentation of each dishes is beautiful & delicious at the same time! Mary & Gyzel were both so sweet, kind, genuine, caring, super down to earth! They both have very positive upbeat energy about themselves that really radiates! These two are your rarest Diamonds, their shine can never fade! I would love to Thank Kotori Ramen for my absolutely wonderful visit ! I would also especially love to thank Mary & Gyzel for my making my visit so memorable & beautiful!! I'll definitely be back again!! I'll tell all my family and friends to come visit !!

    We have not had a chicken ramen quite as good as this one. Order with extra noodles because the…read morenoodles are so delicious. We will come back! Outdoor seating is adorable with plenty of outdoor heaters. Service is friendly and helpful. We don't eat pork so the broths for the chicken ramen were excellent; it had the right amount of spiciness as well. We live nearby and this spot is always crowded with both in house dining and takeout orders.

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    Ramen Kotori - Cute atmosphere...

    Cute atmosphere...

    Ramen Kotori - Spicy Tuna deliciousness

    Spicy Tuna deliciousness

    Ramen Kotori - View of the restaurant from the table

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    View of the restaurant from the table

    Nikka Ramen - Tongkatsu Black w/ Pork Shoulder & thin noodles

    Nikka Ramen

    4.4(891 reviews)
    38.9 mi
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    Nikka Ramen was such a great find in Santa Barbara! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful,…read morewhich made the whole experience even better. The ramen itself was perfect -- I ordered the spicy tonkotsu, and it was so flavorful that I actually enjoyed it as leftovers without even needing the broth. That's saying something! I even flew back with my leftover noodles and pork shoulder because it was too good to waste. Yum. I also tried the small poke bowl, which was perfect and hit the spot. The overall vibe was super chill and relaxed. The only funny/weird thing was a table nearby having a full-on FaceTime conversation in public. Overall, really good food, great service, and a laid-back atmosphere. I'd absolutely come back the next time I'm in Santa Barbara.

    My husband and I were looking forward to trying Nikka based on the reviews, and we were not…read moredisappointed. It's a relaxing and casual ramen shop that also offers sushi and rice bowls, so you get plenty of options! Their broth is cooked for 24 hours, so the flavors were deep and super creamy. They're also pretty generous with the protein! My husband ordered extra, as we assumed there might not be enough (our usual experience at other ramen shops), but we definitely did not need it! I was sad that I couldn't finish my bowl - I was already stuffed halfway through! The pork shoulder and pork belly were so tender and fell right apart. The staff were very nice, welcoming and provided quick service.

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    Nikka Ramen - Super comfy dining area with calming energy vibe.

    Super comfy dining area with calming energy vibe.

    Nikka Ramen - Pork Shoulder Bowl

    Pork Shoulder Bowl

    Nikka Ramen - Pork Belly Bowl

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    Pork Belly Bowl

    Goshi Japanese Restaurant - 8 pieces of Yellowtail Tataki @ Tsurugi's. There should be 9 pieces but I couldn't resist!!

    Goshi Japanese Restaurant

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    45.1 mi
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    Simply delicious…read more Professionally prepared. So fresh and balanced. I can't see how it could be any better. Also tried the fried squid legs-so perfectly cooked. Tender and battered well. Service staff was efficient and friendly. We always enjoy the atmosphere here, whether table or sushi bar. Try the sake with your meals, if you can ;)

    Ordered: - Lunch Special Chirashi with Tofu and Pickled…read moreCucumbers (5/5): Most worth of all the lunch specials, probably the best chirashi I've had at this price. Loved the variety of the cuts including scallops and some other unique cuts that we didn't recognize. The way the rice was prepared was a standout too. I did find a fish scale in my bowl though which was unfortunate. - Lunch Special Salmon Roll + 5 Nigiri (4/5): Solid generously portioned fish on the rice, but nothing else wowed us. Still satisfied. Nigiri included Tuna salmon, amberjack, yellowtail, and golden eye snapper. Overall (5/5): Came here on Friday for lunch and was seated after a short 15 minute wait - it was a lot busier than we expected! The parking lot was pretty small and full so we had to find metered parking nearby as the nearby parking structure was also closed. Service was good, though it was a bit hard to hear over the noise and music. The sushi felt super fresh and we loved the portion sizes - we were pretty impressed and we hope to return if we're ever in the area!

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    Goshi Japanese Restaurant - Albacore sashimi salad, onikoroshi

    Albacore sashimi salad, onikoroshi

    Goshi Japanese Restaurant - A sampling of food.

    A sampling of food.

    Goshi Japanese Restaurant

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    Flare - Beef Boiling Pot

    Flare

    4.3(62 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Wow! The flavors at Flare blew us away…read more My hubby and I were looking for a new place to try for our date night. I remembered the opening soon signs for Flare when we used to live by Ryon Park. Since we moved, I'd almost forgotten so I was excited to finally try their food. The staff that greeted and tended to us were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere has a hole-in-the-wall vibe with its intimate seating. The back tables have glowing lights like stars which was a nice touch. That being said, I feel like the interior could use some more color. Maybe some Japanese or Korean art would be cool. We started out with some milk tea. I ordered the tiger milk tea which was sweet with caramel and I added honey Boba. For the food, they have hot pots! A unique offering for the Lompoc area. The food at Flare is mostly Korean and Japanese inspired food with some California influences. Like the beef Bulgogi fries my husband ordered-- were bomb. They came with a spicy mayo like sauce that was a savory and sweet suprise. The saltiness of the beef and melted cheese-- ultimate comfort food. It would've been even better with avocado. I ordered a fusion rice bowl. At first I was skeptical about the sauce the shrimp came with. But after the first bite my mouth was bursting with flavor. Freshness from the sour cream mixed perfectly with the mildly spicy red sauce dressing the shrimp (no tails which I appreciated). Little bits of cilantro mixed into the warm jasmine rice balanced out the salty and savory shrimp. Add in the freshness of the crisp lettuce, pico de gallo and corn. Overall, it created a beautiful balanced dish I didn't know I needed; a meal that satisfied my soul. Next time we come I can't wait to try their hot pots! Highly recommend you check out Flare.

    I found Flare delightful…read more The food was fresh and delicious. Maybe a Korean influence with a California flare? The service was excellent, not to much but always close when needed. The atmosphere was light and fresh. All-in-all a good experience.

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    Flare
    Flare - Seafood pot.

    Seafood pot.

    Flare - Milk tea and Korean Pouch

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    Milk tea and Korean Pouch

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