I finally got a chance to visit Umi last night with some friends and my fiancé. Initially, I was very hesitant based off of the reviews I had previously read, but everything ended up turning out better than I thought. For a Wednesday night, it was pretty packed, which made the service a bit slow. Our waiter, Daniel, seemed a bit overwhelmed, but he apologized profusely for the slow service. Luckily, we were richly engaged in great conversations at the table that I really didn't notice the service being so slow. To start we put in our drink and appetizer orders. We started with the yellowtail jalapeño, spicy tuna crispy rice, momo bubbles and a glass of champagne. Both the appetizers and libations were really good! Next we placed our entree orders, we all ordered an assortment of items, so it may have been a lot for our waiter to handle. We ordered an assortment of nigiri, sousaku nigiri-chef's signature nigiri (otoro caviar and sake aioli), and an eel avocado and shrimp tempura roll. Our friend's also ordered the entire sousaku nigiri items, crunch lobster box, and a King Oyster Mushroom Toban. Our food came out a different times and even a few items were forgotten about and we had to remind our waiter. Even though our food came out at different times, it was all really delicious and fresh tasting. Definitely some of the better sushi we've had in Atlanta! Overall, our experience was good and the ambiance was nice, the service could have been better, but not the worst. I'd definitely be willing to try them out again in the future. read more

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My experience at Umi includes some of the best food and service that I have ever received at a restaurant. One of my favorite places to eat ever. I ordered the avocado salad which included a sweet and tangy vinaigrette inside of an avocado. The tuna w/ crispy rice an yellowtail tuna made great appetizers. The lobster box roll was crunchy, and had amazing flavor. For my entree, I recommend the lobster toban-yaki. Buttery, crispy lobster cooked on a grill in front of your table. To finish, the chocolate bento box included a rich molten lava cake and a fresh portion of green tea ice cream. Service was amazing. Never felt rushed. Food got to the table quickly; and tasted amazing. Ambiance was amazing. Low lighting, a main dining room, and a caved in patio. Amazing pieces of art inside the restaurant as well. Umi is highly recommended and is one of my favorite restaurants! read more

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I attended a business dinner at Umi, where we spent over $3,000 on the dinner. There were 10 of us squeezed into a tight space. A few of us put our jackets and purses on the ledge that was above the back of our seat in order to gain space. 5 minutes later the manager came over and told us that the up lights on the ledge were extremely hot and we needed to remove our items off the lights (they didn't not say we had to remove things that were not on the lights). I removed my Patagonia rain jacket and it had holes in it from where the light burned it and the light was smoking. The manager brushed off the issue, offering to check my purse but said nothing about my jacket being burned. I didn't make a big deal about as we were with a vendor and recommended this restaurant to the vendor. I called the following day and to my shock, the manager and owner of the restaurant basically said - that area is not a shelf and they are not responsible for the lights burning my jacket, even though there was no sign stating that no personal items to be placed on the ledge due to the extremely hot lights. Very disappointed with how the situation was handled and I do not recommend this place, as the customer is not their priority read more

Rumor has it that Umi is the best in town when it comes to sushi and your favorite hot dishes. Sure enough, this rumor rang true. Definitely make a reservation if you're dining on a weekend cause it was a full house when I went! I absolutely loved the decor, ambiance, and lounge music. This type of dining is definitely my style. SIDE NOTE: shishito peppers aren't written on the menu but they DO offer it as a starter, just ask your server. Our server Paul was perfect; very on top of cleaning our table when needed and recommended the most juicy fruity nigori sake I ever had! One bottle was not enough. If you like sweet sake, you MUST get the strawberry nigori. Their crispy rice spicy tuna was a fitting starter with just a tiny thin slice of jalapeño on top of each piece to kick your palette into gear. The wagyu nigiri is served with two pieces and decadently melts in your mouth. Their white fish tempura, spider, and hurricane roll were all splendid. I especially loved the spider for its lightly battered soft shelf crab. I shoulda ordered this whole roll just for myself lol If you're a coffee person, then you gotta have a cup of theirs with dessert. It's scaled and timely filtered/brewed to a fine science. I also recommend coming early for dinner and not at 10pm like I did, otherwise you may miss out on their top two desserts cause they sold out! Still, I couldn't complain with what they still had available in house such as their molten lava cake with a creamy scoop of matcha ice cream. Ooey gooey dark melted chocolatey goodness. I need to come back to try every single sake and food item on the menu! read more

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I had a great meal for my birthday. I know they haven't handled PR very well in the past went there for my birthday. The sushi was excellent and the pairings were very progressive. If you like sushi it's definitely a place you need to go at least once a. read more

This place is top notch. The standard for sushi in Atlanta. It can be tough to get a reservation but it's well worth the effort. This place is outstanding in every way. read more

First time here on a Friday night at 7:30pm for a triple date and it was truly an amazing experience. We were sat on time, got drinks quickly, and the customer service from the staff was impeccable ON TOP of the AMAZING FOOD. Best sushi i've had in ATL or maybe anywhere hands down! read more

Definitely a great vibe! My first time was very enjoyable. We were seated immediately. The hostess was very friendly. The food was very good. The Shrimp appetizer (similar to bang bang shrimp) was very delicious!! But the star of the night had to be the BRUSSEL SPROUTS!!! TAKE ALL OF MY MONEY!! The soft shell crab sushi was also very good but the portion was small for the price in my opinion. Will definitely be returning though! read more

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in atl. The staff are very accommodating and professional. Drinks are always amazing! Food is top tier and never disappoints. The lights are very low and it has a very nice ambiance with the candles on the table which gives you and your guest a very intimate dinner read more

I have been to Umi several times.... First, let me say that their service and food are amazing!! unfortunately, their portion sizes have dropped quite significantly, but the prices of remain the same. I remember going there several times, although not in the past couple of years, noting that I had amazing drinks and food, and I left full! This time we spent a lot of money for four people granted we got a lot of drinks, a few apps and a few rolls with two desserts and it ran over $400... but sadly, we still left hungry because the portion sizes were smaller and we had to keep ordering. The drinks are not cheap either. I still strongly recommend this restaurant. You must make reservations and dress appropriately. It's very high-end, very well decorated with stellar service and absolutely delicious and fresh food... But you may leave a little hungry depending on what you get. They have expanded their menu and there's a lot more options, we have not been since before Covid so it's definitely different and I would definitely come here again it's a great place to bring family and dates and a great place to celebrate. My only advice to you is to pick your food wisely. otherwise, i still love it. They also have valet parking. read more

The ambiance and service was amazing! Get the spicy tuna crispy rice and edamame apps! Everything I ate there was amazing and worth the price! Just beware of the cancellation of reservation charge last minute. We had an emergency vet situation and it was going to be $80 per person to cancel. read more

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I came here for the second time and sat at a table and tried the Miyabi omakase this time. Only downside this visit was that we had to wait about 10 minutes after our reservation time to be seated. I understand because this restaurant is super busy on Friday nights. But it was still kind of bummer, especially considering our service for the rest of the night was on the slower side. My first visit, we sat at the sushi bar and I would absolutely recommend the sushi bar over a table for a better experience. The dining area is much louder and you get a more personal experience and faster service at the sushi bar. For the drink I got a Moscow Mule and it's a basic but good! There are 3 tiers of Omakase here. I tried the Umi (currently $100) last time and tried the 2nd tier Miyabi (currently $145) this time. I liked the selections for the Miyabi more. But there isn't too much of a difference in the quantity of food. For the Miyabi, I got -Tuna Tartare: Amazing, really beautiful presentation. I love the sweetness of the fruit pieces in there. It complements it really well. The quail egg was a really wonderful touch. It comes in half a shell and they recommend you pour it on and mix everything up. -Spicy Rock Shrimp: Really good but I was expecting more. But still really wonderful, creamy, and has a kick. -Sashimi Plate: I loved all the selections. Salmon and toro are my favorites. The hamachi was wonderful as well. You really have to LOVE raw fish to finish this as it is a lot! Only one I didn't finish was the firefly squid. I personally wasn't a fan. -Sea bass: So tender and flavorful. The decor was on fire as well so that was a nice touch. -Nigiri Plate: I really, really liked this nigiri selection more than the Umi nigiri selection. 3 of them had caviar on top. My favorite is the sake (salmon) with aioli and caviar. Like I would do a lot of things to eat more of that. It was amazing and I'm still thinking about it. I enjoyed all of them. Probably liked the one with the shiso leaf the least. -Lemon Pannacotta: I actually liked this one more than the black sesame pannacotta from last time. As it was tart and sweet at the same time. Bf preferred the black sesame one. This one had a smaller gold flake than last time. I love the gold flake as it gives it a nice presentation and looks wonderful! Overall, I really enjoyed the selections for Miyabi more than the Umi. However, I preferred the bar experience more than the table. I liked talking to the chef and seeing them prepare it. I also felt like service was much quicker as at the sushi bar, we were given the next course as soon as we finished. At the table, we had to wait a bit between courses. Umi closes at 11:30, but we weren't served our final course or finished until 12 am. There were still some others left inside until that time as well. We are super quick eaters so we were trying to eat fast to compensate for the wait times between courses. We didn't want to keep anyone there after their closing time! The wait times were a bummer, but we were always kept updated on the status of the courses so I felt the service was pretty friendly and communicative. Food is amazing as always. Many sushi places are actually not Japanese-owned, and this place you can tell is Japanese owned and they take quality seriously. Probably my favorite sushi place in Atlanta. Also: parking is valet near Chops Lobster Bar! Across from Whole Foods. Walk up the stairs and take a left. Umi is the wooden door. Love the interior. Dim lighting. Sushi bar is more lit for better quality photos. I'm glad I got a new phone that has a better night setting for my pictures at the table! read more

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Wow! The best sushi we have ever had! Everything was very fresh and tasty. Our server was great and took the time to explain everything and make suggestions! We will definitely be back! Definitely want to try the Avocado Salad next time- people rave about it read more

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One of my favorite spots in the city! It's expensive but worth every penny! I would suggest not ordering sushi rolls here. They're good but nothing special. Unless you're rolling in money, a trip here is probably an occasional treat so spend the time wisely. Definitely order the hot dishes (the lobster one was spectacular!), and try some of their other unique items. Their desserts are also super tasty so definitely save some room for those. read more

Date night? Business dinner or lunch? Need to impress someone coming into town? Whatever the occasion, if you need a swanky sushi spot in Atlanta, THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Things to know, you will need a reservation, even on a random weekday. They do enforce dress code. There is a self parking garage or valet option. Masks are required. The overall vibe of this place is dark/candlelight with a lounge feel. Music is playing in the background. To adjust for the covid environment, they have mannequins dressed very nicely with masks. These are used to create social distance. Although, creepy at first as I thought it was some odd masked party going on, once I realized what was actually happening, I thought it was pretty creative. We sat at the bar and the mannequins made it feels as though the full bar was pretty private. The sushi was amazing here! We ordered a bunch of nigiri and most of it was already cured. It was pricy, but worth every penny. I wanted to immediately go back the next day. Service was good for a busy night. We lost track of our waiter when it came time to check out but other than that he was pretty attentive. Umi Atlanta, I am a fan. read more

We enjoyed a fantastic night out at Umi. The food was fantastic and the service was honestly spectacular; like noticeably better than most places. Valet parking is super easy and $2. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Umi never disappoints! Highly recommend signature cocktails. Otoro and uni are the best. read more

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Caleb, Dixon, Patrick, and our favorite bartender James. All these people have taken amazing care of my husband and I everytime we've come in. Such a beautiful place with amazing service. The food is always delicious and the staff makes it so worth coming! Highly recommend read more

They wouldn't even seat me because I was wearing leggings even though they were the same exact leggings I wore a month prior and had no issue. The place was empty also. read more

Not my first time, but this place never disappoints! This place shares the same parking as Chops, seasons 52 and a few others, and had valet options perfect for when you're running behind and just want someone to take your car. This place is small, so you will always want a reservation. Not sure if foie Gras is a new menu item or if I never noticed it before but the tuna Foie Gras and Foie Gras nigiri was amazing. Loved the black cod miso with its buttery consistency and hint of lemon. Tried the salmon ceviche and it surprising complemented well with grapes. Love this place and will always be back. read more

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Umi is a high end sushi restaurant that opened in Buckhead in May 2013. At the time of writing this review, Umi is in my top three sushi restaurants in Atlanta along with Sushi House Hayakawa and Taka Sushi. Co-owner Fuyuhiko Ito is the head chef. Before Umi, Chef Ito worked at MF Buckhead. Fitting in with the Buckhead neighborhood as an upscale restaurant should, Umi is trendy and stylish, even a bit pretentious, but it's not as excessive as MF was. It's simpler and more intimate. Book reservations on OpenTable. If it's just you or you and one other person, I suggest requesting seats at the sushi bar (must be made with reservation). While the sushi bar is nicely lit, the main dining room is very dim. It's also loud. Notable and interesting appetizers/small plates include the popular yellowtail jalapeno, monk fish liver pate, uni (sea urchin) tempura, and otoro (extra fatty tuna) tartare with caviar. There's a limited selection of soups (e.g. osuimono - clear broth fish soup), salads, and cooked dishes including rock shrimp tempura (popular), baked lobster tempura, and foie gras. Expect to spend about $15-20 per appetizer and $20-30 per hot entree. The sashimi and nigiri are where it's at. Surprisingly, Umi doesn't stock as many different types of fish as I thought they might. The variety isn't as wide as Hayakaya or even Taka. However, Umi's inventory is still respectable and the quality of the fish the sushi bar does stock is phenomenal. You can taste a difference in even the most basic and common types of sushi such as maguro (tuna), sake (salmon), and hamachi (yellowtail). Some of the more unique sushi offered include live scallop, anago (saltwater eel, not to be confused with the more typical unagi, which is freshwater eel), shime saba (pickled mackerel), shima aji (striped yellow jack), mirugai (geoduck clam), chutoro and otoro (medium and extra fatty tuna, respectively), uni, bincho maguro (or shiro maguro, seared albacore tuna), kanpachi (amberjack), iwashi (sardine), kinmedai (golden eye snapper), and hotate (sea scallop). Umi also offers aburi, which is seared sushi, and sousaku, which consists of non-traditional nigiri created by Chef Ito. I've tried a good variety of the sashimi and nigiri and have to say there isn't a bad thing on the menu here. In general, the fish is incredibly fresh and delicious. Most of the fish (not squid, clam, octopus) have buttery, melt-in-your-mouth-like properties with subtle differences in both flavor and texture, save for the saba and iwashi, which taste saltier and have a more "pasty" consistency. If you make it out to Umi, then I encourage you to try types of sushi that you can't often find such as those mentioned in the paragraph above. If you like unagi, the anago is softer and mildly sweet. Umi's saba is pickled, whereas most other sushi chefs serve the mackerel as is. Some of my all-time favorites include the hotate, otoro, shima aji, kinmedai, and uni. Sashimi orders (2-3 slices) cost about $10-25 each. Nigiri orders (2 pieces) cost anywhere from $6-22 each. If you can't decide what to get, order a chef's choice sashimi or nigiri plate (9-15 sashimi slices, 8-12 nigiri pieces, $24-39). If you want the ultimate Japanese dining experience, order one of the omakase dinners. These are filling multicourse meals, selected by the chef, that include appetizers, hot dishes, sashimi and nigiri, and dessert. Umi offers three levels of omakase: Umi ($75 per person), Miyabi ($120), and Ito Kase (market price). The more expensive the omakase, the better the dishes/ingredients. Outside of sushi, I've tried: *Spicy Tuna Tartare - tuna, lychee, pine nuts, Asian pear, masago, Sriracha hot sauce, sesame oil, avocado, quail egg *Madai Carpaccio - Japanese red snapper, sea salt, lemon, olive oil, yuzukosho *Black Cod Misoyaki - grilled black cod marinated in miso *Chilean Sea Bass Yu-An Yaki - Chilean sea bass marinated in yu-an sauce *Seared Diver Scallops - soy ginger sauce with toban grill *Kobe Beef Nigiri - seared Kobe beef nigiri, ponzu, green onion, garlic chips, yuzukosho *Otoro Caviar - otoro nigiri with truffle soy, serrano slice, caviar, fresh wasabi *Special dessert - white sesame panna cotta with green tea sauce and a black bean with edible gold Since I'm about to hit the 5001 character review limit, I'll be brief with these dishes. Everything is fantastic. Mix the quail egg yolk into the tuna tartare for maximum enjoyment. Yuzukosho is a spicy, citrusy paste. The cooked fish filets are amazingly succulent. The black cod is sweet and delectable. The diver scallops are served still cooking in a bowl with a blue flame underneath. When steam starts coming out from the lid, it's ready. The desserts are made by Chef Ito's wife. Important: The Kobe Beef Nigiri and Otoro Caviar are must-orders. They are simply euphoric. Service is terrific. Ask for Autumn - she is wonderful. Valet is located in front of the St. Regis hotel off West Paces Ferry Rd. read more

The best restaurant by far in Atlanta. The service, the food, the atmosphere are second to none. Fantastic.

Love the ambiance for a date or girls night. It is very pricey - check menu before going if that's an issue. I think it's delicious and worth it, but not everyone is open to paying $100 per person for sushi. Buckhead go-to for fancy sushi read more

Decent sushi spot, friendly host and better waiter! We were seated right by the bar which you wouldn't think be packed on a Tuesday night but it was.....if I turned my head left, there was a girls butt right in my face and the same if I turned right but it was a guys butt. People were literally standing around me as my gf sat on the other end which was by the window so no one was able to around her but very noisy and umcomfortable.....I'm sure eating in the dining hall would be a better experience but we rolled with it because it was slammed and you really needed a reservation....even on a Tuesday night As far as the food, the sashimi was decent...not the worse but the yellowtail and otoro tuna was pretty good. We got the wagyu beef roll.....save yourself $25....not worth it. The sea bass was good but wasn't anything too special....texture was not what I'm accustomed to and the flavor was just ok...We Lyfted over so not sure about the parking and was alittle difficult to find because it is tucked away inside a shopping block and the front door does not look like a main entrance but the decor was nice and pretty poppin read more

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Before entering the restaurant, my impressions of the restaurant was that it would have a more intimate atmosphere. Instead when I arrived, it seemed more like a bar with a restaurant attached considering how loud it was and how close all the tables were. My reservation was at 8 pm, ended up arriving at 815 and was told to wait for awhile. We waited about 10 minutes before we were seated in the corner near the kitchen entrance. This spot was surprisingly quiet compared to the rest of the restaurant. Main courses Sashimi tasting - albacore was surprisingly tasty and beat out all the other flavors on the platter Otoro sashimi - fatty and melts in your mouth Uni nigiri - one of the freshest best tasting uni I've ever had Seared diver scallops - brought out still being cooked and waited an additional 2 minutes before they were ready. Quite a few pieces of scallops covered in radish soaked in Miso sauce. Juicy in the inside with a thin crisp outer layer. Loved it! Reserved the chocolate Kyu in advance since they only make 12 a night. Chocolate Kyu - chocolate circle with mascarpone whiskey cream, green tea sponge cake and fresh fruits. Slight hint of the whiskey flavor . Chocolate and fruits were sweet. Mascarpone cream very airy and paired well with everything. There was also a green tea spread at the bottom of the chocolate kyu that went well with the chocolate. Green tea tiramisu - tiramisu wrapped in a dough almost like a mochi. Tiramisu was not too sweet. Edible gold flakes with chocolate pieces and green tea semifreddo was sooo good. I really wish they had more pieces of the semifreddo, could have eaten that all night. Green tea souffle - sweetest dessert and best for last. Strong green tea flavor. 25 min wait for it. The chocolate kyu and green tea tiramisu were the most unique desserts I've had in recent memory and definitely worth a taste. Water service here is amazing. They were very diligent at constantly refilling the waters. Food came out slow considering how most of it was just cold. 5 star quality food, but the hostess service was poor so -1 star for making us wait and almost convincing us to wait even longer at a nearby bar? read more

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LOVE umi, we also got the spicy tuna with crispy rice, salmon sashimi, and yellowtail nigiri. All of the food was incredible, vibes were awesome, and service was great. read more

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Simple stated... Best Sushi Ever!!! This place is very popular and I've heard that reservations can be two weeks in advance. However, I got really lucky as Open Table only showed availability before 5:00 and after 9:30. I actually made a reservation elsewhere but decided to take a chance and call the restaurant directly and got two seats at the sushi bar for 8:45. Score! In retrospect, next time I'd just take the 9:30 reservation. :) So the experience started at the bar as we waited just a short time for our seats. Bartenders were very well-dressed and made nice specialty cocktails. The bar area decor was nice, small and bustling. We were then seated at the sushi bar and enjoyed the decor of the dining room. Given what we heard about the interesting and high quality of the sushi, we asked our server to give us some ideas. OMG!!! Everything she recommended was amazing. Truly melt in your mouth experiences. We started with, what I think was, the "Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice" which was fantastic and unique. The "Avocado Salad" was delicious. The "Sake Aioli" was amazing. The "Hinomaru" with its shisa leaf was wonderful. The "Otoro Caviar" melted as soon as you tasted it. We finished with the "Crunch Lobster Box". Wow! Finally we had a desert which was called the "Chocolate Box" which contained a molten chocolate cake and a scoop of green (tea?) ice cream. Perfect! We shared everything. Many of the items came as two pieces only and having just one of each item made each one a flavor to savor. The "Lobster Box" and the "Spice Tuna Crispy Rice" had 5-8 pieces like cut rolls. Umi was amazing. I'll be telling people about this as it ranks up there with Nobu and others. It's not cheap but the unique preparations, quality, atmosphere and excellent service make it well worth it. Very happy to have experienced Umi. :) read more

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Umi has been my go to spot for celebrations, whether it's birthdays, anniversaries, or Valentine's day. Their food still amazes me every time though I wish they update their menu time to time. I don't believe their menu has changed in the past 3 years unless they were subtle changes. Umi is located across the buckhead whole foods within the St.Regis plaza. You valet in front of Chops and take the elevator up to 2nd floor and walk across the grass lawn to a small nook restaurant. Upon entering you'll see the bar/lounge area on the right, usually with fancy smancy business men and couples enjoying cocktails before their meal. Straight ahead, your host(ess) will help seat you and right behind the hostess stand are the bathrooms. Bathrooms are super clean and luxed out with expensive soap, nice hand paper towels that are umi logo stamped, and inviting toilet seats that are heated to warm up your toosh in this cold weather. Lighting is very dim inside with super cool light fixtures that set the ambiance. Though very romantic, its hard to take good pics of the food or see the menu, for what is worth. Can't help seeing people using their phone light to look at the menu or see certain bursts of flash going off taking pics. Best place to take good pics are the front tables where some lighting is available. Now on to the best part, the food. My usual orders and favorites are: - avocado salad: comes with tangy horseradish vinaigrette that is super refreshing and addicting - uni with quail eggs: fresh uni with quail egg goes hand in hand like PB&Jelly! So smooth and delicious! - miso cod: Super soft, moist, and flavorful fish. Garnished with an interesting pickled veggie. So good! - lobster tobanyaki: server will put the lobsters on a hot stone grill and pour delicious sauce over it. You'll see the lobsters sizzle in front of your eyes and eat it hot. Super good!!! - otoro with truffle oil: smooth, fresh fish with powerful truffle oil that is heavenly. - sweet shrimp: Nigiri comes with fried shrimp heads that you can munch on on the side. Crunchy and rich in flavor. The nigiri is seriously buttery good!!! And my must dessert is the green tea souffle! Haven't tried any other desserts here but hav no desire to. This is my ultimate favorite! Dish comes out pipping hot and server will drizzle hot matcha sauce over it. Its super soft, fluffy, moist, and matcha-ery. Make sure to order early since its limited and takes 30 minutes to make. Everything is splendid, including the service, which is top notch. Seriously they have so many staff members to cater to you for every little thing but I guess you definitely pay for it. Umi definitely isn't so friendly on your wallet being $$$$. While Umi is one of my favorite upscale sushi places in atlanta and lacks any flaws, still wish they would take the rising sun flag down... read more

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Make sure you valet upon arrival because the plaza does not allow self-parking tickets to be validated! Thank you John for taking such great care of my boyfriend & I! It was my first time dining here & I LOVED everything! Starting from the moscato our server, John, recommended to the dessert; everything was perfect. The avocado salad was my personal favorite. It was simple, but tasty. I could not stop picking at it. You must also try this lobster dish they have where it's already cooked, but they bring a small grill to your table to allow you to grill it a bit more to give it a more crisp bite. Don't forget to order dessert! I tried their parfait & I was so sad they do not allow to-go orders because I wanted 2 more! It was the best way to end our dinner & cleanse my palette. But I really, REALLY wanted more. read more

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Great vibe. Good for date night. Can make veg substitutes and options. Cocktails take a while but fantastic. Valet the car cheaper than any garage. Would come back again. read more

Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The first place I've ever gone to where I've felt the food is DEFINITELY worth the price it is. I am so in love with the scallop appetizer ugh. Wish I could have a bunch of those. Their sushi is amazing too. I was there during covid and love how they social distanced with their tables and they made the mannequin people in this tables look so real and their bull heads (if you've been there you know). It's so cute I love it and everyone is always so kind and welcoming and so professional! Food is amazing read more

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The place aesthetic is amazing and they are really serious about social distancing for sure! That is something I can definitely stand by. However, I come here for the food! The food is mediocre and too over priced. It did not wow me! The drinks are really good and the baristas really know what they are doing. read more

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If you are planning to go, I suggest you to make a reservation as my buddy and I lucked out. We showed up casually on a Friday evening, only to have the maitre d' explain that there's no availability as all the spots are reserved. That's no problem - we told her we were from out of town and just randomly dropping in. We opted to wait for one of the lounge seats as they are first-come first serve. Right as we're about to sit, she came to let us know that two spaces have opened up at the counter due to a cancellation - awesome! Oakase at the counter is a great way to go. You get a copious amount of really fresh and high quality otoro. It was definitely one of the highlights of my visit to Atlanta. P.S. If you were wondering, umi means "ocean" in Japanese. read more

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The omakase course is pricey, but well worth the price. The key though is to sit at the sushi counter and have the masterful chefs prepare you a course fit for a king. My wife and I enjoyed an incredibly wonderful meal with chef Taiga making our nigiri. We were started with some apps of jalapeño yellowtail and some tuna carpaccio. This was soon followed by a wonderful display of assorted sashimi. The next course began with some hot dishes including butter garlic marinated lobster served on a mini stone stove. I guess that's how you would describe it. The other hot dish was a broiled miso fish that melted in my mouth. The final course was a variety of nigiri that Taiga masterfully created for us. Anything was game for us so the variety was superb. Sear Kobe Beef, Uni with squid and ikura, Seared O-Toro, Caviar and truffles atop various fish, and the list goes on and on. The one that was an excellent starter and finisher was this amazing nigiri that included shiso, red snapper, I think, some yuzu juice and a pinch of salt?. You really must experience it, I fell in love. We finally finished off with the Chocolate Kyu (Q). A dessert in short supply and a definition of what true Japanese sweets are like. In case you don't know, Japanese sweets are not sweet, but complex. I highly recommend you give it a try if you can. I plan to make this a spot to visit monthly. read more

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What can I tell you of a restaurant with Uni's reputation? The food and services are outstanding. My wife and I are regulars here. So, let's start with the reservation. This place is always packed so make sure to have a reservation before you show up. Make it at least a couple of days ahead of you intend to choose your time. There are normally spaces same that but you will have to adjust at there timing. Last reservation happens at 9:30 but I don't recommend it. All food is fresh so by las call many dishes are gone. They have a great sake selection. Sake pairs outstandingly well with raw fish so it's a must. Good news is that sales are not so expensive so you can get a decent bottle for 80 USD. It's a fantastic high-end restaurant so dress up and be prepared to pay $150 pp. read more

Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I love love love umi. I have my birthday dinner here every year and the food never fails to impress. However the experience has been greatly impacted by the current state of thing. Typically the service and atmosphere is impeccable. You ask for something and it's there immediately. The ambiance is comfortable and sleek. Not so much this time. First of all I don't know what was wrong with the air conditioner but it was not working at all. I was sweating through my clothes. My the end of the night my stomach ached from being overheated while trying to eat. The woman at the table next to us was literally fanning herself. And on top of that it was hard to get the waiter's attention. I never had silverware when I needed it and my water glass was empty repeatedly. I had to ask for the check several times before it was brought and they did not validate parking. Overall it was a very disappointing birthday. I am hopeful that it was a unique experience and that should I return it will be back to it's usually impeccable standards. Fingers crossed. read more

Umi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Fantastic spot, went for a business dinner. They have setup the restaurant to better accommodate COVID-19 social distancing by putting life size dolls that are fully dressed at every other table. A very creative solution! The food and service were fantastic. I highly recommend going. Probably some of the best sushi I have ever had! read more

This is by far the best sushi experience ever. But to pigeon hole it to just sushi is an understatement. The dishes are so imaginative and exquisite that they will push your boundaries. For example I hate onions. One item pictured is yellowtail with shaved onion. INCREDIBLE. Another mind blown experience is the avocado salad. If you're like me, you may think it would be ridiculous to waste stomach space at a fine eatery as this but I was wrong. The flavors of the juice, consistency of the avocado, and the crunch of the onion slices provide a reaction far too enjoyable for me to describe. To top it off, we ordered the lobster tower (not proper name). Phenomenal. This restaurant transcends the mere sushi bar. We will be back often. Thank you to the Umi team! PS Umi stands for ocean if you're wondering. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the New Page roll. I only have two complaints. The restaurant offers a limited menu for takeout. The brussel sprouts happen to be one of my favorite items. However, it is not offered for take out which is extremely disappointing. I'd also like to note that the host (or individuals answering the phone) seem to have an undermining tone. I have experienced this on several occasions. Other than that, I highly recommend this restaurant. Great for a corporate dinner or spicy date! read more

Elegant Japanese restaurant that's a little difficult to find. It's tucked in the back of an office complex, however once inside the atmosphere is very sleek. Had the sea bass, miso soup and white rice. Beautiful presentation and perfectly cooked fish. Will be back to try other items. read more