The bento box is a good bet if you're visiting Umi for lunch and/or you're dining alone. I was doing both! The lunch bento box is straight up hits: a California roll, shrimp tempura, vegetable tempura, rice and your choice of teriyaki'd protein (chicken, salmon, beef, shrimp or basa, a type of catfish). I chose salmon, which was cooked perfectly. The salmon was placed on top of the rice, so the rice kind of soaked up the teriyaki sauce and made it nice and delicious. My bento lunch came with a cup of miso soup, and it was so nourishing and briny, like only miso soup can be. So yeah. I didn't taste any of the sushi here at Umi, unless you count a California roll, which I don't. But they have lots of different types of rolls, nigiri and hand rolls. Umi also has a large menu of sake. So large, that I thought I would be remiss to not get sake to go with my lunch. The menu made me do it! So I got the chiku bai Nigori sake, and it was so smooth. Sake is served in a small pitcher with a small ceramic cup. I wasn't sure if the sake pitcher was supposed to be shared, but there was only one cup, and there was only one me, so I went for it. A sake buzz during lunch ... how extravagant. I visited for a late lunch, around 1:30 p.m., and I was the only person in the whole place. I got the full attention of the very nice server, who had 20 pens in her apron ("For when it gets busy and it's only me," she said, because I asked her why she has 20 pens in her apron.) The restaurant is tastefully decorated on the inside. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night and sat at the bar by myself. The restaurant was empty except for a couple other people who left before me; this was from about 6:30-8pm. I was told they have 1 team that all works Wed-Sun (closed Mon and Tues). The bartender was really nice and honest about advice on the menu. I had questions about the sashimi salad and appreciated his opinion on it. When I asked how the crab rangoons were, I could tell he genuinely thought they were a good item to order - and they did not disappoint! The picture only shows 4 rangoons because I already ate 3, so the fact it comes with 7 is a great deal. I also ordered the chirashi since I love sashimi, and I was told I was given a few extra pieces. 2 salmon, 2 tuna, 3 yellowtail, 2 scallop, 2 unagi, 2 octopus (or squid?), 2 imitation crab, some salmon roe, and 2 lobster tail chunks; seasoned sushi rice on the bottom. This was a very filling meal. It's a dimly lit restaurant with a calm ambiance. I saved this place to come back to when I'm in the area again for work. read more

Umi - Crab Rangoons Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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The place has a simple yet clean interior, which I appreciated. Prices are on the higher side, and the drinks could definitely be better. Mine tasted mostly like syrup, and the orange garnish seemed like it had been sliced the day before--it was dry and not fresh. For $13-$14 (the price of the cheapest drink), I expected more effort and real ingredients like fresh juice. Our server was great--friendly and attentive. But the real surprise was the sushi. It was absolutely amazing, and I'll definitely be coming back just for that! read more

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The server was attentive and careful with food allergies. Portions were generous and presentation impressive. The only downside was the large carrots in the salad, which were a bit awkward to eat though I've seen similar at other Asian restaurants. read more

Umi - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

The food and service was great. I used to come here often right when it opened when it was popular to the city. It's not the same like it used to be and the rolls have too much sauce on them to where the rolls fall apart when you try picking them up. Still good tho! read more

Umi - Red Dragon Roll Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I am gluten free and the staff is very well informed about what is able to be gluten free and what is naturally gluten free. The food was delicious!! My favorite sushi spot in town. read more

Walked in and the greeters at the front just stared at us. No greeting at all, made us feel like we walked into someone's house. We asked for a table for two, and the hostess said they were taking reservations only, which is totally fine. But she said it in a very condescending tone and the overall vibe was very judgmental. I didn't get the chance to eat here which was a bummer but because of the bad customer service I do not think I will be returning to try. read more

Always get the teriyaki beef wrapped asparagus!! Wish it was a meal with sides!!! Sushi always fresh and clean.

I had a great experience. I learned how to use chop sticks here. I tried octopus soup, I wanted mine spicy, raw sushi, and a few other things. I enjoyed the dim scenery and saki as well read more

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Best sushi I've ever had! Great service and I could tell they really tried hard to make us satisfied with our meal!

The sushi here is absolutely delicious -- fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. Whether you're dining in or taking out, everything tastes top quality. Definitely one of the best sushi spots around! read more

Really solid Japanese cuisine (unfortunately I forgot to take pictures) Gave Umi a go for lunch on a Thursday and was very pleased... Super nice place when you walk in -- Modern, well decorated, and very clean. We we're promptly greeted and sat... Our server was outstanding and very friendly/accommodating during our whole meal. I had the seaweed salad and chicken teriyaki bento box... Both were excellent. Definitely didn't need the seaweed salad because the bento box was huge, but I'm glad I got it anyway, because it was awesome. Umi is a bit pricey ($35 for lunch w/ tip), but the food and service was excellent, so spending $$$ on good food is always worth it... Definitely be back. read more

Excellent food, atmosphere & food. Great cocktails Give it a 10! Classy! Many options for seating.

I tried the Rangoon Dip, the vegan pad Thai, the salmon roll and the hummingbird cake The dip was good. I would have liked a touch of sweetness, but only because that's what I'm used to with crab Rangoon. But you could definitely taste and see the crab. The pad Thai was heavy handed. Not only was it massive, but it had a ton of sauce and then a ton of peanut sauce on top. The noodles were overdone. I like pad Thai that is light. This tasted heavy. The spicy salmon roll was well done. Huge chunks of salmon. It was the most meat I've ever had in one of these types of rolls. The Hummingbird cake was amazing. So moist. So flavorful. I don't usually like cake and I LOVED it. Overall, the next time I go I think I'll stick to sushi because that seems to be their forte. read more

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I have been eating here about once or twice per year for several years. But my most recent visit was very disappointing. The food did not seem to taste as good and the deserts were pathetic. We used to get beautiful slices of cake or delicious mochi, red bean or green tea ice cream. Now they are only offering pathetic little rounds of crappy cake and vanilla ice cream. Nothing else. read more

I have frequented this place several times. Umi, every time, is excellent in what they do! The facilities are modern and comfortable. The atmosphere is made to enjoy a relaxing dinner with conversation. The staff is always friendly and professional. They know their products well. On this visit we started with the vegetable rolls. This are sliced at an angle lengthwise so they are very easy to share. The filling is crisp, fresh and tasty. The fried case is done perfect - enough crisp without an oily taste. The sweet and sour sauce is typical of most but very good. We also tried the crab Rangoon. The waitress said they were the best she had ever tasted - they were! The filling was rich, smooth and had a slight crab flavor...enough to over power the cream cheese filling. The casing was again fried to perfection. I started the meal with the Miso soup and salad. The Miso soup wasn't distinctive..just refreshing. The salad had a slight ginger dressing taste and was incredibly fresh. For dinner I had the spicy salmon sushi. The Salomon was tasty with a good consistency and very fresh. On previous visits I have had the specialty rolls - all delicious and creative. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Food was subpar for a $60 dollar meal. Closer to $20 dollar value. Bland, a bit greasy, and maybe a bit old. Ambience was poor as well. Building itself was well designed, and quite nice, but music being played did not fit with atmosphere. read more

We recently discovered that UMI is open for brunch on Sunday from 8 to 1. Decided to try it today and was NOT disappointed. The service was outstanding and the food was fantastic. I had biscuits and gravy, which was so good, better than my homemade (and I'm pretty good). We chose to have a Bloody Mary that was excellent with enough add-ons to qualify as an appetizer :) This place is so pretty inside. We sat on the bar side but any area is great. Give UMI a try. Not just for brunch. I also discovered that it is more than a sushi place. There are so many options to choose from. Give it a try, read more

My orange go-go dinner roll was the best sushi I have had since I was in NYC or California! Wow! I was very impressed with the quality and flavor it was absolutely delicious! My friend and I tried the cosmopolitan and sugar cookie martini which was amazing! Also the crab Rangoon was delicious! Our bartender Tori was incredible and professional! The service was excellent! Definitely will be returning for lunch and dinner ! read more

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Let's just say I had better food at panda express. My wife and I were there last night for Valentine's Day. The waitress forgot our appetizer it went to another table. I ordered a fish bowl. fish was not good. I do not recommend going there and wasting your money. Go to panda express or some Japanese buffet. You will get better food. read more

Food was amazing!! This was our first trip. Great ambiance and something different in the Fort. For a slow night, service could have been better, but, no worse than anywhere else right now. We will go back. read more

Landed at this place on the recommendation of a friend. So glad. Rangoon dip app so yummy, mango roll and dragon roll so good we ordered another one, stuffing ourselves with Sushi. Nice quiet ambience and good service. When in Ft. Wayne, I'll go back. read more

Food was great! We ordered two sushi rolls. The fish was great and fresh. The customer service was wonderful. Our waitress went above and beyond for all of our needs and was very knowledgeable on the menu. This place is now my go to sushi restaurant in Fort Wayne. And don't let me forget the turtle cheesecake. It was Phenomenal! read more

Umi - a slice of cheesecake on a white plate - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Excellent food, terrific service and very reasonable given the quality. The tuna cubes and avocado are amazing, with a sauce I could put on anything. Easily the best sushi in town. read more

Umi - #1Roll add tuna - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

We've been coming to Umi for the last few years and have always been happy with it. Last night Heather was our server and was fantastic, fun and attentive. We couldn't decide on a third roll so asked her choose and surprise us. She chose a Fire roll, one not on the menu! It was delicious and Must become a menu option! read more

Best Sushi in Fort Wayne! Great atmosphere and incredible food. One of Fort Wayne's best restaurants! read more

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The pineapple shrimp is hands down my favorite appetizer in town! We normally have the sashimi here, which is beyond excellent! Tonight we tried the #1 Roll and the ramen and were not disappointed! One of our favorite places in town! read more

Umi - #1 Roll - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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The food, from appetizers to entrees, was mediocre for being overpriced. Portions were on the smaller size. Nothing stood out to me for being memorable or worthy of raving. Service was acceptable. She was polite and nice, brought our food on in a timely manner. Ambiance was nice- dark and moody if you're looking for a romantic vibe. It was my first and will probably be my only visit there. I prefer something more "authentic". read more

AMAZINNNNGGG shushi, my boyfriend and I love to go to sushi places. This is definitely on our list of favs read more

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Good food great atmosphere good service and my family likes to celebrate special occasions

There were many choices on the menu. The restaurant had a beautiful setting. Thyroid was good and the staff was friendly.

Great food! And service was excellent! Our server was attentive and fun . Will definitely be back! read more

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Second time coming here, and I wish I could say better things about this place. From the strange artwork on the wall to our rough around the edges server, it's hard to justify $90 for our 2 person dinner. The food was decent, but it's not mind boggling. We had the dynamite shrimp and they were fine, but they came on a bed of uncooked onions. A whole plate of raw onions with spicy mayo drenched shrimp isn't really the most appetizing flavor. My wine pour was short and the sushi was just all right. We had 2 speciality rolls which were the best aspect of the meal, but the spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls didn't even have much spice. A previous post described this restaurant as " a midwestern doctor's version of fine dining", and I agree. I'm better off at Asakusa. read more

Umi - Dr Dr. Esguerra Roll Dinner which was the best thing I had - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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The Salmon was WAY over cooked. I eat Salmon all the time. Never have I ever had it cooked this long, hard. It was crispy...never happened before. I felt like I was eating fried Salmon...is that even a thing? Not even sure what the little breaded thing on the side is. read more

Umi - Teriyaki Salmon. Shrimp and chicken fried rice. Salmon Teriyaki Dinner Shrimp Fried Rice Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Food is okay. Price is okay. Service was okay. Visiting from Honolulu, Hawaii and went to this place with relatives. Server didn't know all her coke products as my cousin wanted cherry coke and she said there wasn't any then when she came back she said "I lied" we have cherry coke. Also said they have weird ice cream "green tea" which is very common in Japanese food restaurants. Everyone's miso soup was different. One was really cloudy, one was less clear and another one was really clear. This shows the server or cook that puts the miso soup in the bowl is not stirring before they serve the soup. I ordered the basadon (fried white fish with peanut oil that supposed to have asparagus). When I got my basadon, there were no asparagus and they used green onions to put over the fried fish. Don't know why they didn't have asparagus. I also ordered the integrity roll which has hamachi (yellowtail) with chopped green onions rolled in rice and seaweed that is tempura fried and topped with spicy ponzu sauce. The roll was okay and I wouldn't order it again. read more

Umi - Basadon which didn't have asparagus - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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was so expensive for literally 4 pieces of shrimp that were not even good I just find it crazy when something like that is considered an entrée. read more

I don't believe in perfect scores, but a 4 star doesn't do the brunch justice. We immensely enjoyed our day today. Food was awesome. I was sorta thinking there would be some Sushi crossover, but there isn't and it's not needed. This is a straight up brunch with multiple other items I can't wait to try. We have officially switched our brunch place. This should be standing room only on Sunday's. Selfishly glad it's a secret for now. read more

This upscale restaurant is a great place to eat and take your special person or persons. The servers are very knowledgeable and will assist you with any choices. And there are lots. I love the rolls and noodle dishes. Great tasting food if ya want spicy or not. You can even get a cozy booth to eat your favorite sushi roll with your favorite bff. read more

Great place. Fantastic food and service. Top notch all the way. As you can see by the attached photo, presentation is next level, and it tastes better than it looks. I asked for an eel and avocado roll, they said they it isn't on the menu but they would see what they could do, it was one of the best ones I have had. Decor is beautiful. Prices are in line with the product and service. One note, my daughter ordered the Dr Singe (sp) roll, it was stunning and delicious. I will order it the next time, it is far more delicious than the description. And yes I will be back, this restaurant will be in the 1st round rotation. read more

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I love the food and ambiance! And the service is always great! I can't wait to go again!