Made a reservation at 6pm on a Wednesday night. By the time we got there, there was a small line that only got longer. People who tried to do walk-ins had a long wait, so definitely make a res! The decor was quaint and romantic. We ordered the salmon and tuna set. Food came rather quickly. First, the fish was so fresh. The akame zuke was deliciously flavorful. My next favorite would be the salmon zuke. So tender and almost melt in your mouth. The tuna don is also amazing with the mouth watering pieces. Overall, for $48, you get a few different cuts of fish, tea, and rice. We actually got quite full and think it's worth a visit. read more

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Definitely need to make a reservation for this place. I believe it's currently trending so it's hard to make a reservation. It would be best to book early in advance or put notifications on for when bookings being available. $45 for their chirashi don is such a good deal. I left feeling full and satisfied. I like that it came with some sides as well like the pickled veggies and a small appetizer of marinated lean tuna. The hot tea was nothing special though. The tea flavor was SO faint and it really felt like it was just hot water. I would have liked a stronger tea or maybe a side of soup instead, hopefully they change that in the future. The fish was fresh and having the ikura there to pair with each bite was what made it even better. The ambiance is nice inside and feels very intimate. Servers were attentive and refilled our waters, but they also did constantly ask if we were finished (3x), which made me feel kind of rushed. I get that they probably saw the chirashi don was finished and wanted to take away our whole plate, but my friends and I were still chatting and working on the side dishes. I would definitely come back again and probably get the same chirashi don. read more

Umeko - Chirashi don ($48, May 2026) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

So upon entering I was worried about the wait time for our reservation as they mentioned they need people to be at the restaurant grace period 5 minutes or our reservation would be given away. I definitely listened as some Japanese spots are really strict but we were rushing in traffic to park the car all for nothing because the person that was supposed to check us in was too busy and we actually waited for THEM to check us in after 15 whole minutes waiting for them. So I didn't really appreciate this. The ambiance is pretty cool like I love that there are multiple ways of sitting although I wish they made more floor seating. I think compared to their Ume location, this one only has 10 or under tables for their bamboo garden area. The other area for seating is cool in the communal space as you get sunlight from the sky but we were seated in the normal dining area which is more dark and romantic. I really love the concept and it's made by the team that also made Thirteen Water so I trusted it would be amazing quality of fish. The fish wasn't as good as their omakase spots obviously and it's at a cheaper scale at $48 pp, we cannot share the pre fixe menu as it comes 1 per person. I really wish we can though because it is actually so much bigger than we anticipated. As a person who doesn't like wasting food I ate it all and we were so full at the end I was almost in a food coma and that usually doesn't happen from sushi. I ordered the chirashi don and my partner ordered the salmon don. I really enjoyed the post cards they had to explain what is what and the different kind of sauces they gave us (wasabi, yuzu) for the fish. My favorite is definitely the ikura and I enjoy the raw egg on top, the blue fin tuna was super good and also enjoyed I had a lot of scallop in my chirashi bowl. The salmon was yummy as well. While I enjoyed the food it was a little lackluster of an experience. I definitely would have preferred to sit in the tables on the floor but I couldn't make the reservation as those are gone immediately. The fish was good but not like as good as omakase for the price it shouldn't be too off. I rather have a smaller bowl with even higher quality fish than a large one at a regular grade fish for the price point. Especially if you can't even share it. I don't know if I'd be back again knowing there are hard reservations and still being hyped on social media. I definitely would rather just go back to Thirteen Water, their other spot for omakase! read more

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Made reservations for 5pm and I highly recommend making reservations since there was already a line for both those who had and those who didn't have reservation. Seating is reserved for 90 minute and the food was good. Pros: I got a table seat and I was glad I did since it was the most comfortable in my opinion. They had the floor seating where you had to take off your shoes and sit criss cross apple sauce but I think my leg would have been numb halfway through dinner. They also had a shared island bar type of seating where you're sitting next to strangers... for a more personal experience I recommend table seating. The table I was seated at was right in front of the chefs bar so I was able to see the chefs prepare the boxes right in front of us... they were efficient and it looked like a well oiled machine... PRO: food was good, service was quick, my favorite was the ikura SO SWEET CONS: not even 50 minute into our meal it felt like we were being rushed out which was off putting. While I was done with my meal my other two friends were still working on theirs and the servers came by twice to ask if they were done and they weren't... note to staff if our time isn't up and we're still working on it, no need to ask us multiple times if we are still working on it. If we're done we'll let you know. If our times up then you can let us know.‍ but we still have 40 minute left and just because I eat fast doesn't mean my friends eat fast. I wasnt a fan of the amberjack as well and their tea just tasted like boiled water to me IMO. Everyone left full snd it tasted fresh. I would be back but would love to not feel rushed. read more

Umeko - Chirashi box - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Very great and fresh fish. The ambiance was nice - i loved the trees and plants, but something about this place also felt like an elevated cafeteria of sorts. read more

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damn. Umeko was phenomenal. Booked a reservation two weeks before and was so pumped to come after going to Ume, their sister restaurant, a couple of times. Everything here was so well done, and super affordable. Ordered two sets, and two orders of sushi: spicy tuna and scallop. check the pictures, these rolls were LOADED. The sets were really delicious. We opted to add uni on ours, not a must but if youre willing to splurge go for it. Frankly, I thought service was fine. They are delivering on this upscale, very sleek atmosphere, and yet our server was this young twenties (so am i), super casual and kind of awkward man who thought we were best friends. I remember him saying "I love yapping" right when he came up to us Not that this is a bad thing, but it was just a little weird. We also asked to have the sushi rolls come first before the sets, and he was unsure of how to do it. We ended up just getting everything at once which was a little dissapointing. read more

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Umeko is the new West Village sister to Ume in Williamsburg, built around a $48 prix fixe chirashi don that changes with the season. The space is intimate, the plating is gorgeous, and you can watch the chefs assemble each don with real precision behind the counter. The food was good, but the flavor felt a little flat on its own. The roe and wasabi did most of the heavy lifting, and I really needed the nori to make each bite come together. read more

Umeko - Chirashi don - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Umeko was a really solid experience overall. We ordered the Chirashi Don Set with bluefin tuna, amberjack, Hokkaido scallop, Atlantic salmon, ikura, and quail egg over rice, plus nori sheets to make your own hand rolls throughout the meal. We also tried one of the tuna-focused sets, which was really good too, but I personally preferred the Chirashi set because of the variety. Everything tasted very fresh and the quality of the fish was definitely there. The Akami Zuke was also a standout. The vibe inside was super cool nicely dim lit with some floor seating that gave the whole experience a more authentic feel. Service was good overall, although we did have to keep asking for nori refills instead of them proactively bringing more out. That said, the pricing felt very fair for the quality and amount of food you get. You definitely leave full after this meal. read more

Umeko - Chirashi don set - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Umeko is a reservation that is very hard to get, and it's very easy to see why! The $48 per person prix fixe don sets are an incredible value. The quality of the fish is extremely high and the portions are generous. I got the tuna set and added uni (+$18). Each person must order a set. Then as a table of 4, we added the truffle scallop and Hokkaido scallop maki. The set came with tea, two pieces of marinated tuna, pickled vegetables, nori, 3 kinds of wasabi and house-made soy sauce. The tuna don included 4 cuts/preparations of tuna. The salmon don included 3 cuts/preparations of salmon + a generous serving of salmon roe. None of us got the chirashi, but it looks amazing and if I'm lucky enough to get another reservation I would definitely try it! The set itself is a very satisfying meal, but since we were there we thought why not! The truffle scallop included a lot of shaved truffle. The Hokkaido scallop maki was recommended by our server. There were 6 pieces of maki with a pile of lightly seasoned scallops on top. The fish was fresh and delicious. Honestly, this meal was heavenly. I'll be thinking about it for some time! The restaurant has an open dining room with a counter where they prepare the sets. They have tables, shared seating around a larger island, and bamboo floor seating. It's bustling but not packed. The seats were full and it did not feel crowded. The service is friendly and efficient (they'd like dining time to be limited to 90-100 minutes, per Resy). It felt very nice with some plants inside, and it was very clean and tidy. Reservations can be made on Resy and they drop 30 days in advance. Hopefully I can get lucky again and return soon! read more

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I'd give this a 3.5, but rounding up for the tuna. We booked about a month in advance for Umeko after seeing it all over social media. When we arrived, the host checked us in and asked us to wait off to the side until our table was ready. Each person is required to order one set, either the tuna set, the chirashi set, or the salmon set. My partner chose the salmon, and I went with the tuna. The presentation was beautiful, with thoughtful sides like seasonal tea, pickled vegetables, nori sheets, akami zuke, condiments, and the main event - your don. The tuna don was the standout for me, with thick, fresh, and fatty pieces of tuna. It did get a bit rich throughout the meal, but the pickled vegetables played their role and helped balance things out as a palate cleanser. The salmon don was less enjoyable, as two of the four preparations were partially seared/cooked, which threw off the texture for me. On a positive note, the salmon roe was surprisingly good, milder and a bit sweeter compared to the overly salty versions I have had elsewhere. One thing that stood out, and I noticed others mention this too, was the lack of explanation or guidance from the staff. I appreciated the card that outlined the different components, but I would have liked a bit more guidance or interaction on how the dishes are meant to be enjoyed. read more

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This was actually heavenly, $48 for a set like that is amazing. I liked the chirashi don better than the tuna don, but both had such good quality fish. The o toro was my favorite! The truffle scallop was also very good. I love the little side dishes, housemade soy sauce, and different wasabi that you can try. The service was amazing, and the whole dining experience was fun and unique. read more

Umeko - truffle scallop - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Cute place and the sets were pretty good. Tried the chirashi set and it was just enough, just like the others reviews suggest. But of course we ordered another roll of salmon ikura. Good but not amazing. Service was good and it was a quick lunch. In and out in 50 minutes. They have five seatings a day read more

Umeko offers a $48 platter that's loaded with fresh fish and rice, and it's honestly more than enough. Each place setting also comes with seasonal pickled sides and sheets of seaweed so you can make your own personalized sushi hand rolls, which makes the experience feel fun and interactive. The chirashi platter really has everything you need, so you don't even have to order anything extra. It's a great balance of variety, quality, and portion size. And if you're still in the mood for a quick bite after, we hit up Joe's Pizza for a classic cheese slice. It's cash only and less than a 3-minute walk, so super convenient and the perfect way to top off the meal. read more

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Really enjoyed my experience here. It's not quite the same vibe as its sister restaurant and that's okay! Despite my hopes I'd somehow get the pleasures of dining at Ume in my own backyard (I live closer to this location), Umeko is definitely its own ambience. The interior is extremely dark (like takes away from the food dark), and echoey but also features plenty of real greenery that adds some charm. The food itself was tasty and high quality but I found the rice to be a bit too cloying and sweet. The negi toro was chopped a bit too finely and read as mealy and sticky in a bit so enjoyable way, but the rest of the items in my chirashi were enjoyable. The sets themselves and portions sizes were excellent. I hope as a few more months pass and they get their grove that maybe a few things like the lighting and sushizu dial in. The staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Umeko - Chirashi set (very dark inside) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Managed to snatch a last minute weekday lunch reservation at Umeko and had a great time! I got their popular chirashi don set which featured a wide variety of fish types and ikura. The bluefin tuna was probably my favorite. The fish were generally pretty fresh. As someone who likes a high fish to rice ratio, I think they did a good job of finding the balance. The amberjack and scallop went well with their yuzu kosho. Seaweed was pretty standard. The akami zuke was very solid. Also got a tuna tartare as starts which featured crispy tempura batter coated seaweed. The addition of apple bits conferred a nice balancing crunchiness and sweetness to the raw fish. Loved the Japanese minimalistic decor. There are some tables that have the whole tatami set up. Staff were polite and food came out quick! While nothing was super impressive, it was a solid meal that hit the spot!! read more

Umeko - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Seems like it's reservations only right now because of how fully booked it is. We got the chirashi don set and the tuna don set. I think the chirashi don set is more worth because of the variety of items in that set. The fish tasted fresh too. read more

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I got the prix-fixe chirashi (sushi rice bowl) sets, offering a high-quality, budget-friendly splurge with generous portions of fresh fish. read more

Umeko - Chirashi don - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I visited Umeko to celebrate my good friend's birthday. As with most Japanese places, I was nervous it would affect my soy allergy. We also indicate the allergy on the reservations but it is hit or miss if restaurants read those messages. When we arrived, we waited outside on the bench, but the 2 parties behind us were served first, which was frustrating. After we were brought to our table, service improved. We were asked about food allergies and a recommendation was made for me to have the (tuna) Chirashi Don set because the salmon don would have had all sorts of soy marinades. I so appreciated that Umeko's staff took my allergy seriously because I saw they triple checked my food and also advised me to be careful if I try anything from my friend's order. We got the truffle scallop appetizer, and it was so incredibly delicious. We were told that the white truffle is the new seasonal truffle and that the online photos may still reflect the dish with a black truffle shaving on top. The postcard with a map of the chirashi don set is thoughtful and cute because I could follow along to see what I'm eating. I look forward to coming back here now that I know it is one of the safe restaurants that take allergens seriously! read more

Went to Umeko for lunch with two friends on one of those very cold February days. People with reservations were lined up outside and let in a minute or two before their reservation time. Inside, the space feels modern and serene, with light wood furniture, muted tones, soft low lighting, and lots of greenery. We were seated promptly. You choose between two prix fixe sets ($48 per person), with the option to add additional items à la carte. Two of us ordered the tuna set, and one ordered the mixed fish set (which changes and can accommodate substitutions for allergies). Each set also includes unlimited hot tea. Service was attentive and prompt, whenever we asked for more tea or water, it was brought out quickly. The presentation is beautiful and very intentional. You get a generous portion of fish and rice, along with nori sheets, seasoned pickles, wasabi, and soy sauce. It is definitely a large amount of food, the four types of tuna alone are served atop a substantial bed of rice, so you will leave full. There's also a cute postcard that you can take with you, detailing what's included in the set. Flavor-wise, the tuna was very good, though not excellent. It was nice to try multiple preparations and experience a range of flavors in one meal. We also ordered the rice milk dessert, which was lightly sweet and worked nicely as a palate cleanser after all the fish. Overall, this was a cool and enjoyable experience, and I would recommend trying it at least once. That said, I'm not sure I will come back soon, though I would try one of their other restaurants, but I'm glad I went. read more

Umeko - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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TLDR: Chirashi-centric concept from the same team as Ume/ThirteenWater. Basically there's a mixed chirashi and a tuna one. There are some side plates you can order. The platter itself is very picturesque, you get different ways to season your chirashi as you eat it and it's a very DIY experience. Personally i found the tuna to be the better deal and also easier to eat because the fish is sliced thicker. The mixed chirashi everything is diced small. So while it does look great - the size of the pieces makes it a bit harder to eat IMO. The salmon maki piled with ikura was tasty. The scallop truffle I thought was fine but for the price, the flavors felt a bit flat to me. Overall, I'd need to be in the mood for it but solid. If you're into experiences, you'll probably like this a lot. read more

Umeko - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Umeko is an intimate and cozy with a small amount of seating so I recommend making a reservation online. The menu is small but curated so you can quickly pick your items quickly. I chose the tuna bowl, but if the menu included info on what was in the chirashi bowl, I would have picked that. The bowls are $48 and while it looks small, there is a deceivingly amount of fish and rice. My only complaint is that the while the reservation time-slot is allocated for 90 minutes, they start rushing you at the 60 min mark and are pushing you out by the 80 min mark. They really want their next party seated by the end of your 90 minutes. All in all; would fine if you can snag a reservation but wouldn't sweat it. There are tons of other rice bowl spots in the city that serve similar quality food. read more

Umeko - Tuna bowl - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This place has been aggressively shown to me on social media. I knew that I wanted to come here - HIGHLY recommend making a reservation (they are not that hard to get). We decided to come on a Wednesday PM for dinner and they pretty much do dinner by batches. Please keep in mind their late policy is just 5 mins late. They are known for their $48 pre-fixed menu items which are pretty much a salmon set, tuna set or a Chirashi set and you can add on uni, caviar for an additional cost. We also got a side of the Tuna Tartare which was really yummy. I got the Yuzu, cucumber matcha drink which came in a bowl which was really surprising and I could not take myself seriously eating it. One of my friends got the Chirashi set and the other two of us got the salmon set - it was delicious. Definitely enough food to make you full and for $48 - it is pretty worth it the fish was fresh and the flavors were great. When you make the reservation you can choose between sitting on the ground and on chairs so keep that in mind. Overall - great food and good service. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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I am a fan of Ume Williamsburg and restaurants owned by Ume Hospitality, that's why I was so excited to check out their latest new restaurant specializing in seasonal chirashi dons. Their $48 prix-fixe don sets are absolutely stunning. The sashimi is top-notch, and they pay attention to every detail, like making their own soy sauce and even giving you a cute illustrated menu. The space is calm, zen, and intimate, with regular and tatami seatings. ＊Chirashi Set $48 ** Strongly recommend! The sashimi selection changes with the seasons, and the winter menu features tuna, salmon, amberjack, hokkaido scallop, and salmon roe. The set also includes soy marinated tuna (which I loved!), pickles, and soup. You can make your own handrolls using the nori sheets, seasoning them with housemade soy sauce, yuzu kosho, pickled wasabi, or fresh wasabi. But honestly, the sashimi was so fresh that I barely touched any of the condiments. ＊Tuna Set $48 It comes with four cuts of tuna: akami (lean), chutoro (medium-fatty), otoro (fatty), and negi toro (minced fatty tuna). Each piece is fresh, thickly sliced, and melt-in-your-mouth buttery. While the quality is undeniable, the overall flavor is more one-note than chirashi and starts to feel heavy after the first few bites. ＊Salmon $26 * Of the three appetizers I ordered, the salmon with daikon and nori paste stood out as my favorite. The salmon was thickly sliced and fatty. ＊Truffle Scallop $38 * The truffle scallop was packed with umami flavor, with fresh truffle on top and truffle paste underneath. Packed with umami flavors. ＊Tuna Tartare $30 The tuna tartare was however different from what I expected, as the diced apples and seasoning weren't quite to my taste. ＊Sobacha Flan $13 * I swear it tasted better than it looked! The flavor was tea-forward, and the pudding itself was creamy and silky. It was the perfect counterbalance to the richness of the fish from the set. read more

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Intimate mood lighting place. Limited menu item but everything was pretty good. Truffle scallops amazing. Portions were generous. Everything was good. Not the best I've had tho. Expecting more from the hype read more

Umeko - Truffle scallop! Soo good - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend suggested we try Umeko after seeing some posts on social media about it. It's newly opened by the same hospitality group as the iconic Ume in Williamsburg. Reservations were fairly easy to get, but the restaurant was definitely booked for the Saturday after they opened. Ambiance is really nice. Super peaceful and minimal with greenery around the seating area. There are four tales where you sit on the floor like at Ume, but the rest of the restaurant is standard searing. There's also a large communal table at the front of the restaurant. The food was fabulous. I'm a huge seafood, chirashi, sashimi person, so this was right up my alley. Each item in the chirashi was super high quality. My favorites were the Ikura, which was marinated in an acidic and sweet sauce, and the Scallop, which was incredibly fresh, tender, and sweet. The set is super reasonably priced at $48 per person because it comes with a generous portion. The miso soup and other pairings also went perfectly with the chirashi bowl. Highly recommend Umeko! This will become a restaurant in my rotation. Amazing quality for the price. read more

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Umeko overall was a great place for some sushi boxes. The boxes are all $48 and include some tea, pickled veggies, and a square box of rice and fish. Each plate is very aesthetic and pretty decently sized. The truffle scallop was also fantastic and very tender. The uni is a must! Regarding drinks, the yuzu cocktail was pretty tasty, but the non-alcoholic Japanese white peach drink was phenomenal. Inside, there's both regular seating and mat seating available. Service was fantastic and our server gave recs that were indeed excellent. read more

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Less than a week after coming back from an amazing trip to Hokkaido, Japan, I found myself at Umeko for a semi-surprise dinner. It was tasty, though I probably would've enjoyed it more if I hadn't just had fresher seafood at half the price from the Motherland of Sushi itself. But I digress.... If you can't jet off to Hokkaido anytime soon, Umeko should scratch your shellfish itch. I've been a fan of its older sibling Ume for many years. It's one of my favorite "hidden gems" in the city (though it's arguably a lot less hidden these days than when I first sat in their beautiful zen garden). Umeko has a somewhat similar, plant-infused vibe but without any of the natural light--because this is Manhattan and natural light is one of those "luxuries" the plebs don't get to enjoy. To make up for that, Umeko's team clearly hired the interior decorators from Seoul Sweets, as the restaurant has the same faux-succulent, faux-fern greenery carved into the middle of its long tables as the Korean cafe. Is it as nice as a sunny, airy Japanese garden? No. But you probably won't notice when you're heads down inhaling your fish. On that, Umeko's Chirashi Don is a gorgeous box of the season's freshest fish--in our case, salmon, hamachi, minced tuna, ikura, and ika. The textures and flavors were on point, as was the vinegared rice cushioning them. The square don came with a couple of pieces of seared tuna, piping hot miso soup, and some pickled veggies. Like Ume, you also receive several sheets of nori and yuzu kosho/wasabi accompaniments so you can create multiple iterations of the temaki of your dreams. We also (foolishly) tacked on an Ikura Maki thinking we might still be hungry. It ended up being Ikura Don't-Make-Me-Eat because it was overflowing with roe, and we were too full from our dons to ingest more. In Umeko's defense, they DO warn that the maki are "overflowing" maki. We just didn't listen. (*Insert laugh-cry emoji*) To balance out our saltwater dinner, we ended with Umeko's Sobacha Flan, a Japanese buckwheat tea-infused flan. It was light, delicate and not too sweet--the hallmarks of a classic JP sweet. Now, Umeko just opened and it's not without some growing pains. Their tea game is weak--for $12, we got a tiny pot of barely steeped leaves with absolutely no flavor. It was cold before it had time to be anything other than water--and the leaves were NOT left in the pot. That's kind of unacceptable for a Japanese restaurant. Service was also kind of uneven too. Not for us--our dishes came out fairly quickly--but for the people around us who had ordered only 5 min after us. They waited much longer (15+ min) for their items. All in all, a good start to what I hope to be a fruitful next chapter for the Ume team. read more

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We came here last night and I ordered the Chirashi set to try something different. I normally would have gone for the salmon, but the Chirashi set has the most variety and feels more bang for the buck. The fish was fresh, and it was a lot of food for the $48 price tag. There was salmon, scallop, tuna, quail egg and amber jack so I got to try a lot of different fishes. All good- not one stood out. The atmosphere was very beautiful and loved the plants and dimmed lighting. I do feel like it was hard to get our servers attention because it's such an operation there and once she took our order she didn't really check on us again. We wanted to order some extra seaweed (which you should absolutely ask for) one round isn't enough for the amount of fish the courses come with. It was one of those places that was good, but I probably wouldn't return to only because I am more of a sushi roll person, but for someone who likes fresh fish and wants to walk away full with this kind of intimate experience, I'd suggest going. read more

3.5, gonna round to 3 for Yelp Wish I liked this place more because I'm not usually a person that would pay more than $40 for a meal. I made a solo reservation on a trip to NYC given all the hype on social media. I love sushi, yet I don't eat salmon or shrimp because of some food poisoning trauma decades ago. At $48, each diner is required to order either the chirashi or tuna set, so I got the tuna given my aversion to salmon. I also saw the overflowing rolls online and decided to try the scallop maki to treat myself ($18). The service was fine, but for the price point I was expecting a little more attentiveness, but maybe I'm just being greedy. I went to the restroom after ordering and was gone for maybe 3 min. By the time I got back to my seat my meal was already served and I wasn't given an introduction to my meal nor asked if I had any questions. I loved the card that came with the meal describing the different parts but also wanted a little more human interaction. Unfortunately the tea that came with my set was completely cold. I looked at the other diners and saw they had steam coming from their cups so wondering if I got a meal that was just sitting there? All in all, the tuna set was good. I loved the fish quality, though probably 2/3 into my meal it just became too heavy for me and I ended up leaving a lot of rice left. The maki was good in breaking up the monotony of just tuna, but I wish the scallop pieces were not chopped that finely. It would have been so much better as larger pieces. I ended up done with my meal a lot earlier than the other diners for the timed meal since I was the only solo diner, but I had to wait a bit for the check. Heads up: the automated tip calculator they have when you pay your bill on the iPad includes taxes (it's not pretax percentages). So glad I was able to try this place. I hope they make some slight changes based off my and other feedback! read more

The fish here is so fresh! Honestly am so happy with the meal here - the sets are curated so well, the apps are lovely, and we left here feeling very very full. For apps: I would highly recommend the salmon appetizer - it was super light yet tasty. I also loved both maki's we got which was quite literally overflowing with fish. You could really tell the quality of the toro For the mains: we got one of each - the chirashi and the tuna. the fish is so fresh and tasted so good as a hand roll too. Only complaint is we wish we got more nori! For drinks: the sobacha is a must- so fragrant and warm on a winter day. the only thing I didn't like was the white peach juice, which tasted a bit artificial and syrup-y. Desert: they only have one dessert on the menu, which is a sobacha flan. The flavor was good but the texture was a bit off for me Overall, the restaurant had a really relaxed ambiance and I really enjoyed sitting on the bamboo mats! read more

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Spent a weekend in NYC coming from San Francisco, my friends and I were so lucky to get a seat at Umeko. The freshness of the fish was amazing, I haven't had any better in San Francisco yet. The service was great considering they had only been open for two days, with our food coming out with drinks, then appetizers, and meals shortly after! The overall ambiance was great, there was some good Lo-fi toons. I could see this location having a dj event in the future. I did notice there were some more intimate parties, but the "communal table" where we sat had many groups that were talking and laughing which made it feel more inclusive. Overall, I hope Umeko stays consistent with their portions, we were so full and satisfied. read more

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Amazing dining experience for high quality fish. My friend comes here regularly and I can see why the reservations are always so coveted. The space is beautiful and tranquil. I like that they do timed seatings so that it doesn't feel crowded/overwhelming. read more

here's what to definitely get **chirashi set - i would come back a thousand times over for this. fresh and just plain delicious. the sweetness of the pickled daikon in the minced tuna, mixed with the saltiness of the ikura was a wonderful balance. the sushi rice was also fluffy in texture and the seasoning was just right. sometimes the scallop was overshadowed by the ikura but you can control your own scoops. **uni maki - the uni was buttery and sweet. they did not skimp out either. as for the other things we ordered * tuna set - fresh but less flavorful in comparison to the chirashi set. would be good to play around with the accompanying wasabi for this one. i would get it again only if we ordered another chirashi set alongside it. * salmon a la carte - great starter to awaken the palette. despite sitting in olive oil, it wasn't heavy thanks to the daikon. i really enjoyed the nori too. * scallop truffle a la carte - was worried because others said it was too truffle forward. it also went from $38 to $45 just in a few days of opening. the two flavors were complementary imo but wouldn't order again. i would say $38 felt more fair. * hokkaido cream dessert - rounded out the meal. it was decent! the ambiance has the Ume (their sister restaurant) touch for sure. we sat at the island facing away from the chefs, which was a bummer. it was also a squeeze because we had ordered so much. i would definitely prefer to sit at the dining table or mats. the team is working out some kinks (e.g. bussing the tables on time, making sure cups and silverware are fully clean). we had to send back one of the cups because it had some dirt on it and another couple in front of us commented that her miso soup was cold. separately, it would've been nice if they asked us whether we wanted the uni maki with the entrees instead of the starters. felt odd that we got it in the beginning. took away from the elevated vibe they're going for but i'm confident they'll work it out! read more

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I luckily was able to get a reservation for this place after it went viral. I would say its worth the hype - its a prix fixe of $48 for a chirashi or tuna rice bowl set, comes with unlimited wasabi and seaweed to make your own little hand rolls. For the price - the freshness of the fish and what you get in the set it worth it. My favorite part was the variety of wasabi that they have to offer. I appreciate that they use real fresh wasabi instead of the usual dyed horseradish that we're used to. The chirashi bowl is seasonal but the best thing they had in it was the hokkadio scallops, it was so incredibly fresh! Did not get any additional add ons, this one dish was more than enough. read more

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Umeko is a sister restaurant to Ume in Williamsburg. A Japanese restaurant I hold dear to my heart. This place will leave you with ikura dreams and salmon rolls dancing in your mind. The location is lovely with an entryway similar to Ume. You wait for the staff to greet you and then you are seated at your scheduled reservation time if you've made one. Once seated they had a set box menu. Choosing between tuna or chirashi. They offer meal add-ons such as Hokkaido scallops with truffle, different Makki rolls, all of which are amazing. We got two chirashi sets, a ikura maki and the scallops with truffle. The surface was a little bit all over the place, but they were really nice. You can tell that the place is new as they iron out the little details but the servers were genuinely wonderful people. The food itself was incredible. Very fresh plenty of attention to detail. They only offer a few water. I feel that green tea should be in accompaniment with the bento box, but that is something that you would have to incorporate. The green tea itself was expensive at six dollars a cup. I found that to be extremely high for a simple green tea. All in all the box set menu was $48, the Hokkaido scallops were expensive with truffle at $45, the salmon ikura maki roll I believe was 16. The experience was delightful and we were not rushed. We also tried the sobacha flan with Hokkaido milk cream and it was delicious. Bill for two with no drinks was $200 plus tip. Definitely on the pricier side but well worth the value. We will be back! read more

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Fantastic dining experience, both the tuna and chirashi don sets were delicious and generously portioned, especially for the price. All the other pieces of the set were great, from the marinated tuna to the different wasabi. The homemade soy sauce was especially exceptional. We also really liked the spicy salmon roll which had heaping scoops of extra salmon on top of it. For the drinks, we tried the white peach juice and the matcha yuzu drink and enjoyed both. Interior is cute, bathrooms are clean, service was fast and friendly, would return! read more

Umeko - Drinks and spicy salmon roll which - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Honestly this has become one of my favorite sushi spots in the city so far. I got the Tuna set and it was one of the freshest and best fish I've ever had. It comes in a set with some tea, nori (seaweed), three different types of wasabi (fresh wasabi, pickled wasabi, and yuzu wasabi), soy sauce, and seasonal pickles (cucumber, radish, and ginger), which were all refillable. It also comes with some seared lean tuna on the side. The overall presentation was so cute. It came with a little postcard that has details of everything in the donburi, with everything all on a platter, and very organized. Now moving onto the Tuna, it was honestly SO so good. I started off with the Akami, which was so fresh. Each row comes with three pieces of tuna (Akami, Chu Toro, (chopped up negitoro), and O Toro). My favorite obviously had to be the O Toro, which literally melted in my mouth. The Negi toro was chopped, so it was ok - I preferred the Chu Toro and Akami over this. I loved how they gave a little variety of things like the seasonal pickles and the three different wasabis, to experiment with different tastes. The only thing I'll say is that we got a table on the bamboo floor seating, and after sitting there for a while, it started to get uncomfortable lol. Overall great experience here, and can't wait to try Ume in Williamsburg! read more

The food is incredible. Such fresh delicious fish, perfect for a light but filling lunch. Truly top quality all around. The service is fast and thoughtful and very organized. The ambiance is very calm with a light hum of noise during service. I cannot wait to be back! read more

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This is quite a spacious establishment. Dimly lit for ambiance and decorated nicely with real rocks, moss and plants. Now the portion size is actually insane for the price (in a good way). Also got the salmon for appetizer, the dessert and sencha. The dessert flan was mid but the salmon was definitely the star of the day. Recommended for fish lovers. Solo diner friendly! read more

Umeko - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came to Umeko on opening weekend after seeing some viral clips. The pros: atmosphere- the lighting was cozy, decor tasteful, bar (side by side), table, and tatami seating. We got the Chirashi, Tuna sets, as well as the Scallop Maki and Sobacha flan. The sets were quite tasty and came with cute illustrated guides. The sobacha flan was gentle and not that sweet, overall unimpressive in my opinion. The cons: we had a 8:30pm reservation and the waiter informed us that they ran out of Uni and Kanpachi. It was opening weekend, but I still wished that I was able to try the Uni. read more

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