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    Umi Japanese Restaurant

    4.4 (176 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    UMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    big bang roll was fire
    Elizabeth B.

    We were craving sushi and found this spot nearby, came a bit late on a Saturday night about an hour before they closed and were very pleased with the dimly lit cozy vibes and excellent service. We split a Chicken Bento Box - so impressive with a ton of food for two - great flavored chicken, fresh veggies, tempura shrimp and veggies, rice, an egg roll, miso soup, ginger salad, and a cali roll - goodness, it was all so good! And, we ordered a Big Bang roll and it was divine - I will def get it again!! All in all, a fabulous 5 star experience!

    Ikura, Amaebi, spicy scallop, Spider roll, and Salmon Roll
    Chom A.

    I'd say that I found this restaurant by accident. I went to a sushi place by my work in Nashville but they were closed without notice. I really wanted sushi after a long day at work. I searched for sushi places nearby but they were like 5-8 miles away. Most of them were in downtown Nashville. I decided to go home. Then, I thought about Whit's frozen custard. I pulled into the parking lot hoping that there'd be a sushi restaurant in this area and yes! I found Umi! How did I miss this sushi spot for years? I normally just get Whit's and then, drive away. Nigiri was spot-on! Scallops, Amaebi, and Ikura were so fresh and tasty. Sushi rolls were fine. I found that eel sauce on Spider roll was really salty and overpowering everything though. Other than that, everything was great. Service was excellent.

    So happy to have discovered Umi! This place was VERY good and offered pretty authentic sushi like no other place in Nashville or Tennessee for that matter has. Service was great and very friendly. We will be back next time with family and friends.

    Our first time!

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    4 months ago

    Only been here twice in the span of a year or two. Everything was good. Seems they have consistency.

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    8 months ago

    Love, love, love Umi! Food is consistently delish and they are very welcoming!!! Umi is my go to sushi restaurant

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    My wife and I often go to Umi. One of the better Asian/sushi restaurants around. Staff is very kind. Food is always good!

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    1 year ago

    My favorite sushi restaurant in Williamson county. Fish is fresh and the rolls are good, plus the staff is always great!

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    Pretty good but pricey. Sushi was great. Dinner was very good, lunch was a better deal.

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    My family and I really love going to Umi! Our daughters don't eat sushi, so they get tempura and love it! The sushi is super good!

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    Great service and thier lunch specials are amazing!!! I recommend the Bento box tempura!!

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    I am glad to have a good sushi restaurant closeby. My favorite sushi roll of theirs is their 3M roll.

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    Went several days ago. Food was great! Faster than other restaurants, the one pretty asian lady was very nice and caring. Will come again!

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    Everything seems fresh and was good. We will eat here again for sure, just allow a few mins to find parking.

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    I usually start with an avocado bomb before delving into fresh tuna and salmon sashimi and my favorite Playboy roll.

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