I am a fanatic for good sushi. This place from online and social looked like a great place to try. We went on a Saturday night around 8:30....we're in our thirties not 70 but no one was here. What I hate even more is that the staff is at the bar like cleaning up before the night ends - so there's this whole nice ambiance and experience that is missing and right away it feels like fast food - hurry up and get out. (Not their fault entirely) Regardless, we each ordered a drink a piece and then started with the Gyoza appetizer. IMO it was overcooked and burnt on the bottom, but not terribly so it was still edible. - but $14 poorer not smiling about it. Onto the entrees: I ordered two maki rolls the butterfly (this was really good imo just had a touch too much sauce. Then I also went with the Lobster Rock Special roll with lobster on top. The lobster was so overcooked and drenched in garlic sauce that it was almost inedible. It tasted like someone drizzled dominos garlic sauce all over it. WHY? Such good quality fish...let it shine. We also had ordered two additional plain rolls: shrimp tempura: your standard nothing special but edible. And then the sweet potato roll. However they give you some salted caramel glaze to go with it which makes this seem like a weird dessert - no good no way! Look - I could have ordered the wrong stuff. Just imo I'd spend my money elsewhere on expensive sushi. Sorry but this one was NOT a vibe. read more

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This is probably the best sushi I've ever had in my life. I ordered the Umi signature roll came with white tuna, spicy tuna, spicy crab meat, cream cheese. It was perfect. I've had a lot of sushi in my time and this was probably if not the best one of the best I've ever had.. I also enjoyed the house salad. It comes with spiral shredded carrot slice of cucumber and coldest. I burn lettuce I've ever had. The ginger dressing was phenomenal. read more

You can never go wrong with Umi. The edamame arrived and man, those bean pods were STEAMING! Service was amazing as always. I tried the sun kissed roll for the first time, and it did not disappoint. Shoutout to the chopstick packaging for having a tutorial. Someday I will perfect my chopstick use. read more

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Some of the best sushi in Northwest Indiana that I've ever had the service is absolutely impeccable! Over the past few years, I have tried every specialty roll, as well as the nigiri and everything is exceptional down to the drinks, and view of the square If you enjoy sushi, you're missing out by not coming here read more

Not great. Pretty expensive for food that is marginal at best. Plus my drink tasted like chemicals.

So... I went back cuz I had a girlfriend that wanted to try this place out. I was really hesitant (in my heart) cuz I remembered my last experience but I went with an open mind. And I'm so glad I did. They did a whole rehab on the interior. It's much brighter and cleaner. The food was the same as last time (not super fab but not horrible) and still as pricey. After tax and tip I spent 25.00 on one roll and a cup of miso soup. But the service was exceptional. Parking on the square during dinner time... #hotmessexpress read more

seated quickly it's small in size but big in selection and flavor only issue would have is parking but the food and service make up for it read more

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This place has been around forever and it's really great. it's a small, charming little restaurant above Prime steakhouse on the square. friendly staff and a nice, comfortable vibe. it's a bit pricey for the chef's rolls but they have great specials (buy a chefs roll get a regular roll free-on Tuesdays). My son and I really liked the butterfly roll and the red on red, as well as she cherry blossom. read more

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Service was terrible Food was overloaded with sauce Angry wife was un edible ( use to be our favorite) Our drink was $10 but tasted like straight tonic Edamame was half the bowl with no salt on it read more

Umi is the best sushi spot in the area hands down. Dining room has an awesome vibe, and the menu is limitless. I've tried many of their rolls but my two favorites are the hot rock, and the 109. The service is quick, and don't be afraid to try their appetizers. read more

Great sushi. Never been disappointed here. It's a small location, but I have not had an issue with waiting (always made a reservation so that is recommended) and enjoy that it feels cozy & not overwhelming with noise and chaos. Service has always been fantastic. read more

Tried this place once and it wasn't very good. Decided to try a second time and really disappointed. My sushi smells very fishy when I got home. My spider roll was the smallest amount of crab I have ever seen on this roll. Lots of rice. High price tag but no crap. My spicy tuna wasn't spicy and barely any tuna either. Had a red and red roll spicy tuna inside topped with tuna $5.50 extra for 6 tiny piece of tuna on top of a spicy tuna roll. I will never go back. Just hoping I don't end up sick because the fish smells old. read more

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Service was amazing by the servers and the food looked pretty but I got sick after eating here. Dk if I'll be returning.

I'm going to go ahead and give this 5 starts because it is one of the few places in this area of NWI where you can get sushi, and far and away the BEST. I can't comment on all the fish because we played it safe with salmon and tuna, but the rolls we had were very good. My favorite was the simple checker roll that had white tuna, avocado, carrots, and red or black tobiko. My boyfriend said our dinner was the first time he enjoyed sushi and devoured the special rock lobster roll. I'm pretty sure it was just crawfish, but it was tasty. The tuna fire was also a winner - also not on fire. It had some delayed heat to it that was really nice. I recommend the special dry sake. It comes cold and at $8 it was an exceptional value. read more

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UMI is one of the few places that has sushi in NW Indiana. It is located on the second floor of the steakhouse. The sushi is good, but I have had better for the same price tag - it's definitely a little more on the expensive side. It was still delicious though especially a la carte! The seaweed salad was plentiful and the miso is standard miso soup, so nothing special. Ordered sushi a la carte, Hot Night roll, and unagi roll. We will definitely be back, but probably not as often as we'd like . read more

UMI Sushi & Lounge - Sushi a la carte, Hot Night roll, and unagi roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crown Point, Indiana

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I ordered online and when I went to pick up, they had accidentally left out one of my rolls on the ticket. They owned up to the mistake quickly and punched a new ticket. No big deal, I just waited the 4-5 minutes it took for the chef to make it. I got in the car and realized two of the rolls looked different than previously and called them. I had made the mistake of not double checking my final order but they still issued me a partial refund due to the confusion for the similar order names as well as the wait for my last roll. Great wait staff, both dine in and carry out! read more

This was such a good experience overall. The only negative was that there was no Dr. Pepper and my friend did not get her soup. Our server was so sweet I love her. Also, they did not make fun of my pickiness. Love. Would recommend, such a fun place! read more

This place is quite hidden and can be easily missed/ignored, as it sits on top of a steakhouse in Crown Point's traffic square. But don't let the hidden location fool you, it is totally legit. The restaurant isn't all that big, so it's probably best if you visit during a time when it's not busy, i.e. lunch time on Sundays, or expect to wait on Fridays/Saturday night. Service was great, the server made sure our water glasses were filled at all times. You won't like UMI if you're looking for Chicken Teriyaki because they don't serve it. It's strictly sushi. I especially love these kinds of restaurants, where they concentrate on something they do really well and that's it. It may not get as much business as a place that serves non-sushi dishes as well, but it'll attract people that genuinely love sushi. The fish was fresh and the rolls were interesting and creative. I would say the only down side is the cost. Just to give you an idea, a simple Philadelphia roll - smoked salmon, avocado, and cream cheese is $9. I can get that at most other places that also serve quality sushi for half the price. If the prices were lower, I'd probably give it a 5 star. read more

As good as it gets? Unless you plan on spending the dosh to go get tickets to travel to Tokyo and visit Tsukiji fish market, you got your self a solid second place. A lot of thoughts get thrown around my head when I heard a new sushi place was opening in crown point square like: "You just went full Baka." but UMI was a pleasant surprise. Being in the Northwest Indiana Region, we all know that the quality of sushi bars is set pretty low. When your friends start suggesting that the sushi from the local grocery store is "good" you're in trouble. NO MORE I SAY. Look, I've been to Tokyo three times in my life and this is comparable. Jiro might scoof at me and call me a filthy gaijin, but UMI has got the chops to play amongst the big boys. First positive, service was pleasant. My group was the only ones who sat down this afternoon and our first plates came up quickly however a few to go orders came in while we were eating which made it seem like our second order was put on the back burner but the staff took notice and gave us a few freebies. A nice touch in customer service is they acknowledge our wait to continue our patronage with them. Second, the sushi. THEY HAVE TORO. HOLY $hit they have TORO! One bite and I was taken back to the narrow alleyways of Tsukiji market. You know that scene in ratatouille where the evil food critic took his first bite of his dish and was transported back to his memories of his mother's cooking? Yeah, it's kinda like that. The Toro was easily the highlight of the meal. Spider Rolls, Spicy Scallop, sweet potato, California were all pretty good, but it's hard to beat good quality fatty tuna dipped in a little soy sauce ginger wasabi and green onion. One suggestion is that they have more food options. You have a lot to choose from when looking at sushi options, however; a plate of tempura veggies, shrimp, or a bowl of udon would have been a great pairing. Third, the sushi chef understands Japanese. It nice to show off a little bit of my foreign language skills and it's clear that he knows what he's doing with his craft. :P And that pretty much sums up UMI. Their decor seems a little bit dated (c'mon guys get that carpet off the stairs), the service took a little bit longer than expected, they are not the easiest place to find and they're not the cheapest place around. I wish they had more food options, but I still give them five stars. It's all about the food here, and that's where UMI makes it count. When I got a fever and the only prescription is more raw fish, I'm going straight to UMI. read more

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Friendly people, delicious food, a wonderful place. Highly recommended!! Got the order as a pickup to take home, but will assuredly make a stop to eat there in the future. read more

Just found about UMI.... On the square forever and didint know sushi was right here. Tuesday night special a Maki roll included with dish order over 10.00. Yelp reviews led me to order the Rock Lobster. Along with a spicy tuna roll. I am completely satisfied... Service spot on. Another happy customer. I will bring me sweetie next time. Mixed reviews posted. But no negative one on rock Lobster.. read more

Excellent staff! Suggestion from the waitress opened our options and pushed us to explore new tastes. Delicious food! Loved everything...from the miso soup to the rolls. Found my new favorite roll Shrimp Tempura roll with eel sauce. Drinks were creative and packed a sweet punch! Again the waitress assisted me in selecting something outside my norm and I loved it. Fabulous, Delicious and Friendly. read more

We had an amazing date night here! The sushi was super fresh and the service was fantastic. We cannot wait to go back and try more! read more

UMI Sushi & Lounge - We had a wonderful date night and amazing fresh sushi! Not pictures is the spicy scallop and that was amazing - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crown Point, Indiana

Atmosphere: Not the best. The restaurant decor is VERY dated. If I was walking off the street I probably wouldn't stop in here to eat. Food: I've eaten here well over 20 times and haven't had a bad meal. I really like their eel roll and spicy tuna roll. I've had a few of their speciality rolls and they were good not great. Price: if you come during happy hour I think it's worth the price. I was a little disappointed when I ordered one of their feature rolls that was $20+ and it was very mediocre. Service: Great service but I've only been during their happy hour and we are usually the only table. I do believe out of all of their restaurants Umi has the best service. Don't get turned off by their dated decor because their sushi is the best I've had in NWI read more

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Size of rolls have gotten ridiculously small, even before inflation. Service was not impressive. I used to like this place, but the price and overall quality including size is not up to par. read more

The best sushi in NWI LOVE LOVE LOVE! The butterfly roll & baked salmon roll are my fav!

Five star sushi,just wish the actual restaurant space was bigger,as does everyone who goes there. It's in the space above Prime steakhouse and it's crazy small. Good service though and the sushi doesn't disappoint. The angry wife is awesome. read more

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While it's a little difficult to find parking during prime hours, that may be because I detest parking on the square. The food and service far outweigh that annoyance. The restaurant shares a building with Prime Steakhouse and is located directly above that restaurant. The stairway is a little narrow but at the top you're greeted by very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Favorite rolls: Angry Wife, Celebration!, Unagi, Butterfly, Salmon Skin. I've never had a bad experience here and don't expect to ever have anything but positive things to say. Best sushi in NWI!! read more

I am always satisfied when we go there. I like the atmosphere. The service is always attentive and friendly. Tonight I experienced an endorphin rush with the very spicy Hot Knight! Whew. But it's all good. read more

Great food, especially for the area. As someone visiting from the west coast though, it's merely average at best. It's priced very high for what it is and the quality of sushi is merely Ok. Service was excellent when we visited and everything tasted good but when you charge almost $20 for some of the chef specials, it's pretty outrageous. Sadly, it's likely because there's little to no competition in the sushi market here. I'd go again but only because there aren't any other options nearby. read more

This is the same company that wouldn't allow a black family to eat in their restaurant because they had on air force sneakers but you could see a white woman sitting at the bar in a pair of sliver sneakers. Maybe black people should take their money to restaurants that don't play these games. read more

Our favorite place to go such a warm environment and the food is amazing. The staff is always quick on giving us good suggestions on drinks and different rolls to try. Love! read more

First time here and it definitely won't be the last. Alex set the atmosphere for a great evening! We tried three rolls and we're delighted with each! Drinks we're outstanding. So glad we found this place in our neighborhood! Hands down, we will be back - often! read more

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I've only had sushi a couple of times and when I have, I usually play it safe and eat the spicy veggie rolls. Well, not at this place! I like trying new things and I like to eat so I was happy to try real sushi at UMI. WOW, was it good and surprisingly a lot of gluten free options here! For me, it was like finding yet another hidden treasure on the square as you walk up those stairs and I got really excited to eat here! The martinis were delicious and the ambiance of the restaurant was really cool. We sat by the window overlooking the courthouse and it was really enjoyable. Service is excellent and the staff is very knowledgeable of what's on the menu...I needed a little help explaining what things were and they were great about it! Prices are a little high and the drinks really high but all in all it was a good time so I will definitely be back! read more

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Not one to post reviews but this was the nastiest sushi I have ever had. I had 4 different rolls and not a single one was good. Very disappointed! I rely on reviews everywhere I go since I'm out of town alot. This was definitely a miss! I would keep looking, this is not the spot to go!! read more

Very fresh sushi, great service, a welcome addition to NW IN!! Stopped in after a bike ride and tried the Rock Lobster and Red Dragon roll. Mitchell was very personable and made our first experience wonderful! read more

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Eh, they're ok. Not the best I've ever had, but for Crown Point IN I'll give them 3/5. The rolls are definitely over priced and for the quality, the maki rolls should always be free. Personally, I would like to know what I was ordering, I don't feel a description is enough. Most sushi restaurants have pictures now days. Seems like they're still training everyone who works there. I think mostly you pay for the fact that they're owned by the Prime steakhouse. It's more of a bar atmosphere not a family restaurant. I would hate to go back when they get more busy. They only have one sushi chef and we were waiting a while for our rolls when there was only one other party seated. I don't think I'd go back except if there was a better discount. Just not worth it. read more

UMI Sushi & Lounge - California and baked salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crown Point, Indiana

The best sushi in NWI! We've always driven to Chicago (Tanoshii!) for fresh, delicious sushi because nothing around the Region has compared... But Umi is definitely a close second! Plus the setting is great and has a very urban feel to it. Drinks are good too! read more

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Food is generally good here, but I didn't get to experience it last night. Hours say that they are open until 8PM on Sunday; a friend and I came in at 7:30PM on Sunday, June 10th to order a couple of rolls. The hostess seated us, and the server came over and told us that the "kitchen was closed" (one would think they might have alerted the hostess, too). We mentioned that the website hours said that the sushi bar was open until 8PM. She asked the sushi chef, and he confirmed that the kitchen was closed. Business must be magnificent if you are turning away customers with no explanation, no apology, and not even sending us to the steakhouse downstairs (although that may have closed 30 minutes before their posted hours, too - who knows?). This was not Umi's finest hour of customer service. If you close at 7:30, post that you close at 7:30 (and we would have saved a trip uptown *specifically* to come to your restaurant. read more

Gross ! Oh no food poisoning the first time there ! My presence is worth it for good/great reviews and I won't EVER have this shithole with my presence again ! read more