Umi is my favorite spot for sushi. Sashimi is always fresh and I've never had a bad bite here. Today was no exception. Celebrated a bit early with some drinks and some bites. Had the tuna and salmon sashimi and both were superb, melt in your mouth awesome. Also had the miso soup to warm up the belly read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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My husband placed an order at this location, but when I arrived to pick it up, I was informed that it had already been given to someone else. While I understand that mistakes can happen, a simple apology would have gone a long way in addressing the situation. Unfortunately, none of the three staff members I interacted with offered any apology or acknowledgment of the inconvenience. If management is reviewing this feedback, I encourage you to improve customer service standards, whether through additional training or staffing changes. I have always enjoyed ordering from Umi and have supported the business regularly, often multiple times per month. However, based on today's experience and the lack of customer service, I will not be returning and will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

I had a very uncomfortable experience today with our waitress, Maggie C. I came in with my 4-year-old daughter and we ordered a bento plate and two rolls to share -- a completely reasonable amount of food. From the start, she kept questioning whether we would finish everything and commenting on how much food we had, which felt unnecessary and intrusive. What made things worse was her behavior toward my daughter. She began exaggerating her facial expressions, puffing out her cheeks, putting her hands on her belly, and laughing about how much she loves to eat -- which came across as mocking and inappropriate. It felt like she was shaming us, and I had to respond and make it clear that we do not tolerate that kind of behavior. She then put a lid on my daughter's water cup even though my daughter said no. While I understand wanting to prevent spills, the approach was not respectful. I calmly explained to my daughter why a lid could help, but again, it was the waitress's delivery that felt off and overstepping. I also asked for another set of chopsticks, a fork, and a napkin for my daughter since we were only given one set -- and she never brought them. To top it off, when I went to pay, she stood right next to me watching to see if I would tip her. Given the entire experience, I chose not to. Overall, we felt very uncomfortable the entire time. I've never experienced something like this before, especially with my child present. I honestly regret not leaving earlier, but I was caught off guard in the moment. She also forgot our miso soup so now we called and asked to come pick it up... Update: we went back that same day to pick up our missing soup and spoke with the head Chef Alba. She was very amazing and apologetic for what had happened. She was able to listen and offered to make it right. She reassured us that this will be handled so that it does not happen in the future. I'm glad I got to speak with Chef Alba and we look forward to giving Umi another shot in the future. Thank you. We hope this will not happen with anyone else and there will be better manners and professionalism from that specific server. read more

My niece was visiting from Texas and decided she just "had to have sushi". She sees it all over social media and she's always been very brave about trying new foods so I didn't mind taking her. We ordered a couple different things to try and she wanted to try the salmon sushi (literally just raw sushi on a bit of rice) and I think it was not what she was expecting. It wasn't the sushi that was bad--it was all delicious--my recommendation for allowing a young heathen to try sushi is to start with one of the rolls, not throw them into the deep end like I did. Because she did like the rolls! Personally, I love the salmon sushi. My only criticism was that it was really not busy at all (maybe one other couple there) and it took quite a while to get anything. Other than that, this is a good sushi spot. read more

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I ordered to go from here and it was delicious. The employees are very friendly and the service was superb. The establishment was very clean and easy to find. Highly recommend! read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Pink Bear - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Had great service! Our server was so sweet and attentive! The food was delicious we ate every bite! No pictures because we were starving. My daughter got an eel roll and she loved it, I ordered salmon sashimi, and a custom roll which they executed perfectly. My son had the best udon we have ever had and I don't know what my husband had he wasn't sharing! They had a very affordable deal that could be mixed and matched with a lot of delicious options. We ordered the seaweed salad and gyoza with ours. This place is convenient and delicious. Ambience is simple clean and comfortable. So fun! They have a lot of sakes, beers and wines to choose from. We have been her a handful of times and will go back a ton more! read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Amazing deal! - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I always walk in and go straight to the bar. Party of one. Today I ordered the lollipops with no avocado and the crispy rice biscuits also with no avocado. I order without avocado because I am allergic to it. I always sit at the bar so never a wait. The chef here is extremely clean. The entire restaurant is really clean no complaints. Service is always great. My food was presented perfectly. I asked for sriracha, eel sauce, wasabi, and ginger. They did not skimp on the ginger which is perfect. I keep on returning not only because of the good service but the flavorful perfectly prepared food. This is my go-to place when in the mood for sushi. They do have specials but I already know what I want so I just order it. Also the Yellow Tail cheek is to die for! A must stop if in the mood. read more

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Love the lunch specials! 4 Sushi, chef's choice, and Salmon Roll (See Photo) Includes house salad with a light ginger dressing, and soup- perfect for a cold day. Fast friendly service and delicious sushi, with sports on the tv, makes the perfect lunch. read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Lunch Special: 4 Sushi & Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Good place,Great service and good food definitely coming back! And highly recommend! Greaatttt!!

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Umi! It's my favorite sushi place in town. I can always walk in and find an available table. They have a great lunch time deal that I like to take advantage of. Their staff, in particular Irene, are great. The food always tastes fresh and they aren't heavy on the sauces. read more

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Umi Sushi has become my favorite sushi restaurant in Bakersfield. I love the variety of rolls that they have. I had the crispy rice biscuit as an appetizer and the pink bear roll for my main. The crispy rice biscuit is exactly how it sounds-- crispy but topped with delicious tuna and avocado. The pink bear roll is one of my favorites too. Also, very flavorful. The service was good. Since I came on a busy day it was a little confusing to know if there's one line for take out and one line for dine in. No one was available at the front to clarify since they were busy handling the carry-outs. Additionally, the ambiance was nice but booth wasn't the most comfortable. The upholstery is just patched, but I hope it gets replaced soon. The patches weren't the most pleasant to sit on. read more

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One of the best sushi spots here in Bakersfield. Everything from the atmosphere to the service is incredible. Obviously the quality of the sushi is top notch but everything on their menu is wonderful for those who may want an alternative to fish. It's so good our son who's 9 always ask to go for dinner read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Birthday ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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The night started with excitement and I hopes. My coworkers raved about this sushi place and I had to try it. Unfortunately I think we went on a bad night. The food was good when we got it. Nothing that stood out to be better than any other place in town. My issue was with service. We had a group of six and each ordered on three checks. The server did not bring the miso until almost the end of our meal. The rolls that came out to us did not belong to us. It was ment for another table. When we finally did get our rolls we had no utensils. When we asked for help the server left a stack of small plates and chopsticks at my end of the table and walked away. I passed them out so others can start eating. At this point I still had not received my roll or miso. We tried to ask for more help and were met with an irritable smile from the server. again, the food was good when we all finally got what we needed. ambience was fine They had an NFL game playing and no loud music which I enjoyed. not once did they try to refill our drinks or ask if we needed anything we had to call them over multiple times and finally asked for the check. We all went over our receipts to make sure we didn't get charged for the rolls we received at the beginning of dinner. And we all noticed an 18% gratuity that was automatically applied to each check. After my overall experience, I don't think I will be returning. Please try it. Maybe you'll have a different experience. It is quite a drive out by Stockdale high school. As for me and my crew, I don't think we will be returning.. read more

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It seems like every time I place a pick up/to go order I never get what I request. I don't feel like extra wasabi for 4 rolls is a big request, yet every time it's half a teaspoon in one container. Obviously 4 rolls isn't for one person. We don't want to share! Extra soy sauce is a huge deal 50 cents a packet? But if I dined in I'd have bottle to dispense. Come on. Pick up and delivery should be treated same as dine in when it comes to condiments. After all I saved your bus boy from dirty dishes read more

Food is great. The sushi is great. The wine and beer are an amazing addition. The service is top notch. The space is great for dining. read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - See description. - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Umi is our favorite sushi place! The fish is fresh, the staff is great, and they are one of the few places that offer fresh wasabi (you have to ask for it though). The head chef is such a nice lady- she came over to play with our baby multiple times and even made us a complimentary appetizer, thank you! read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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My husband and I were in the mood for some sushi and decided to order takeout from Umi. The server on the phone was friendly as I placed our order. I chose the mixed tempura and the spicy rainbow roll. My husband ordered an avocado roll, a cucumber roll and a double veggie roll. The tempura had a nice mixture of vegetables along with two shrimp. The tempura batter kept a bit of its crunch despite getting it to go. The spicy rainbow roll was tasty and basically what you'd expect it to taste like. My husband enjoyed his avocado roll and double veggie roll. The cucumber roll was a bit different as it had the seaweed on the outside and only had four large rolls in it. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. The only downside was the ginger. It appeared to be old and dried out. Umi continues to be one of our favorites. read more

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I don't typically write negative reviews, but this experience needs to be addressed. My two sons and I came in and sat at the sushi bar, looking forward to the experience. Unfortunately, no one acknowledged us. After waiting about seven minutes without any greeting, we moved to a table and found our own menus. We then waited another six minutes while several servers walked by, yet no one welcomed us or checked in. I understand that restaurants can get busy, but a simple "I'll be right with you" or "I'll be there shortly" would have made a big difference. Unfortunately we decided to leave. Customer service goes a long way, and unfortunately, that was lacking during our visit. I will not be returning. I've been to many sushi restaurants where guests are greeted promptly and made to feel welcome. I hope this is something that can be improved upon. read more

Service here is elite! The chefs are the best in town! The owners are the sweetest, the waitress & waiters are very friendly and sweet! I love coming here with my family. The ambiance , well if you're like me. You can be anywhere! But here , it's traditional Japanese theme restaurant, I picture us in Osaka under cherry blossom trees , but it's calm, quiet, clean, the music isn't loud . Everything is just right. The food the main reason we keep going back! The don't disappoint! Not one dish . My top favorites 1) the pink bear 2) crazy baby 3) tiger Favorite appetizers 1) green mussels 2) miso soup 3) spicy garlic edamame Drinks 1) strawberry soju 2) sake 3) hot green tea, they serve it in a cute pot ! They make me feel like an empress 5/5 Best sushi spot in Bakersfield! No other place has topped them! read more

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This was my first time here. My daughter loves sushi, and she chose this place for her birthday dinner. Our waitress was adorable, very attentive, and friendly. I loved the open concept. The place is beautiful and clean. The tables look like they can be put together for bigger parties as well. The sushi rolls were delicious! There were many different rolls on the menu, and you would have to eat there many different nights to try them all. My husband and I have already made plans to return to try different rolls. I want to sit at the bar in front of the sushi chef next time! read more

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This is our favorite sushi place in town! We absolutely love the chill vibe here and the wonderful staff. The service is great and the food is amazing! We love the shrimp fried rice (best in town), the dragon on fire 1 & 2, Viva Vegas, Cali Land, Tiger, Monkey brains and so many others. Pretty much anything off the menu. Everything is fresh and has terrific flavor. My favorite is the Cali Land but I'm a sucker for anything with cream cheese and avocado. And then deep fried, yes please! I will say this was this was our first time on Friday night and it was crazy busy. Even so, they kept up with our table and always and a smile. For a smaller crowd, try a mid-week night or even lunch time. read more

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I go here frequently and i usually always have a good experience so I was surprised when I tried my bolthouse roll. It wasn't made like the description. I did customize it by adding gobo but I didn't say gobo only . It's a roll I get often so I know how it's supposed to taste. They took a lot longer than they said they would when I placed my phone order and it wasn't busy inside so I was surprised that this roll was made so poorly. I was hungry and I am a regular customer. This was truly upsetting. This is the description ; Bolthouse Roll $19.95 Inside: spicy tuna and avocado. Outside: albacore, avocado, freed onion and green onion. Sauce: mustard dressing and chili oil. There was no fried onion or green onion. No sauce at all either! Also since they took so long making the one roll that sucked...the rest of the hot items got cold. I was tired and starving and I drove to get this....I don't like driving but I drove to fry this read more

The inside a very chill vibe Jacqueline was super helpful and nice (it was my first time here) made my experience very nice They had this special going on for a roll an appetizer and a drink for less than $20 read more

Umi Sushi & Sake is a great spot if you want good sushi and a cozier ambience. The menu has a ton of options for rolls, bento, and soups. I've always felt welcomed the couple of times I've gone, and service has been reasonable. It's been really nice to sit down at the bar and watch the rolls be made, too! In terms of the actual food, it's one of the better-tasting spots in Bakersfield that doesn't make my weak stomach feel all that bad. I also like the decent amount of octopus in the takoyaki compared to some places I've been. I highly reccomend this spot! read more

Arrived at 4:30pm before dinner rush. Immediately seated. Friendly staff. Lots of selection on the menu. My friend wanted sushi and I'm not a fan, but there were plenty of food options. I ordered tempura Udon. Broth was perfect. Udon noodles perfect. The lighting was excellent and the restaurant was comfortable and clean. Would definitely return to try other options. read more

Want some good sushi and be in and out with some good service!?? ... look no further. When you walk in , pick anywhere you want to sit and they'll be over soon with menus. Our waitress was great; asked a few questions about the menu, she answered. Brought out the sushi as it was made ... perfect . Get started on that eating. Mmhmm hungry ! The black widow was really good, I would definitely order again. We Ate that sushi really fast. The Godzilla had a nice kick to it ; didn't eat this one as fast. The viva Vegas roll was good; perfectly fried ; yet fresh. Cali roll is always a definite winner! More sushi please ! read more

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The worst service and attitude by far. I ordered over the phone before coming to pick them up. They said two minutes then it took 20 but with a wrong order. I ordered salmon sensation they gave me tuna. I only caught it coz I saw what's written on it. The lady, not only didn't apologize, I saw her putting the same wrong order, printed out again. When I asked her about it, she said the prices are the same so it doesn't matter. I asked her but wouldn't the chef get another wrong instruction again? Impatiently, she walked to the back to tell the sushi chef. I told her I have to go back to the hospital so don't have time. Can they just cancel the order. This time it was the sushi chef telling me it's not his fault and stuff (I didn't understand his accent). I personally feel that for a restaurant as such, food is secondary to service. If you don't have good people taking care of customers, don't open one. People in this town are kind. Don't take advantage of them. I just left with their dirty look looking at me. This is a bit ridiculous. You can do a lot better read more

I did an UberEats order of this place, and maybe that was my mistake, but I really wanted to love this place. I ordered the Cowboy (has filet mignon strip on top of sushi) and the avocado/cream cheese/fish with sushi rice and slightly deep fried appetizer. The "filet mignon" did not taste like filet mignon, as I had two different pieces that had the hard chunk of gristle, I had to spit out... keep in mind, it's a good cut of steak, plus thin, so I honestly expected none. Overall, an okay sushi roll and an okay appetizer starter. I'd meander around to see what else is offered, but an okay spot. read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Cowboy Baked Roll & Fried Avocado - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Great location in walking distance from home. I frequent this restaurant a lot just because it's nice to walk to and from. Here's my honest review from a combination of several visits not just today's. It's not overly fancy inside kinda boring strip mall sushi restaurant vibe- not that is ugly it's just not a wow this place is beautiful inside. The service is always just ok, I've never had amazing service or horrible service either- I always leave wishing I had better service but never bad enough to complain to management or anything. The menu is pretty standard nothing really amazing but still enough to have a good meal. Last con I promise, the prices are a little high in my opinion but to be honest sushi is pretty expensive to me every where I go. So the sushi is always very good! It's always prepared very clean and always looks so fresh and amazing! The rolls are usually pretty good sized and they are not skimping on your roll! It's a good value compared to many sushi spots in CA. The sushi boat it a great value and fun for a large group. Restaurant always seems to be clean! Overall a great place to have a nice dinner but not a great first date or birthday party spot as far decorating goes but still a solid sushi option for sure! read more

We had the kindest experience this week! One of the ladies in the kitchen was helping on the floor because they were short staffed right before the dinner hour. The lady that waited out table was the sweetest soul. She made the experience SO special for our kids. Don't keep someone of that nature in the back unless she loves cooking of coarse. Haha That's the kind of service you don't get anymore. When people are that kind to your kids it really stands out. read more

Great food! Fantastic service! Relaxing ambiance. Food was great for the price. Will definitely come back and recommend.

Umi's quality of sushi and presentation are always consistent! Whether I am dining in or grabbing an order for pick-up, I know it's always going to be good! Umi is spacious enough to have a large party. They can sit 20 easily. There are plenty of high chairs available also. Service is always good and the chef's special (always changing!) never disappoints! Some of my favorites/go-to orders: Umi Sushi boat: Great for sharing! Has a variety of everything so if you want to try a few things on their menu, this is a great option! Appetizers: You can't go wrong with an order of Crispy Rice, Baked Mussels, Edamame, or Monkey Ball (fried mushroom with spicy tuna)! If you're feeling fancy shmancy, order any of the Carpaccios as your appetizer! Trufffle Salmon is my fav! Fresh: Rainbow roll - You'll get a variety of fish if you haven't found a favorite! White fish, salmon, tuna, yellowtail on top! For salmon lovers - Ultimate Salmon or Salmon Temptation! Umi Sushi combo - If you like fresh sushi, try the umi sushi combo! Chef's choice of sushi's that will not disappoint and you'll be able to either share with another or find out which you like. Baked/Tempura: You can't go wrong with any of the baked or tempura rolls here! Snow White - For anyone that likes white fish. This comes with a lemon sauce (slightly creamy) that is pretty good! Pink Bear - Can never go wrong with a baked Salmon Roll! read more

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Our go to in town for the past few years! We always say we want to bring our own copy of the menu and start checking off the whole thing one by one. Service has always been amazing and we've never had anything we would not order again. Must start with the fried avocado and go from there!! read more

Worse customer service. I just went in right now, and they couldn't even take my order or find the menu items. They're very rude and made me want never to come back. read more

I come here on lunch often, and it's usually pretty good. I like the chicken Yakisoba, which varies every time unfortunately. Sometimes it's really good, other times it's ok. It has a sweeter taste, so I get it spicy with no onion or mushroom. The chicken thickness varies also. Today it was thicker than before, so I felt like it was kind of chewy. Also the portion was a lot bigger, you can kind of see the difference in the pictures. (Same exact order) The service is typically good. I haven't been in during dinner only lunch, so it's usually pretty quiet when I go. read more

Oh my goodness, this place was amazing! Friends and family recommended we try Umi and so we did. Walking in it is spacious and has a japanese food/bar vibe, which was different but not bad. Immediately greeted by kind staff. Waitress was on the ball and always ready to ask if we needed anything. We ordered three rolls, a salad, and cucumber salad (can't spell it.) It was absolutely delicious! This place is the real deal and uses quality ingredients. We will definitely be back! read more

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Great find! Stopped in on our way to LA based on the Yelp rating and we were very glad we did. Sat at the sushi bar with chefs John, John, Jim, and server Jade. All were very friendly and inviting. Food was awesome. We had three rolls, and were on our way in less than an hour. We will be back! read more

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I chose this place because of my fellow Yelpers reviews. They did not let me down. Normally, I would order sushi at a place known for sushi, but we went with Bento boxes instead, just because it was lunch, and we wanted to get a feel for the place . The miso soup was really, really good. I would order that on its own. Everything included in our box meal was very good, and more than we could actually eat. That is a lot of food for the money. The service was top notch. Really. Even when the dining room started to fill up, we never felt ignored. I will be back again for rolls, and I recommend the place. read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Good Miso soup. Very flavorful. - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I just had an experience here that will make me think twice about returning. The last time my family dined here, service was a bit frazzled but not terrible. Tonight was terrible. There was a 10+ mini wait before any contact at the table was made, which was by the hostess helping the server with a drink order. That drink order took another nearly 10 minutes to reach the table.. the server finally arrived, extremely frazzled and clearly "in the weeds" what the her section. Upon ordering, our rolls were thrown together and falling apart , obviously a rush order. They looked nothing like they have in the past. The consistency was off. To end the meal, it took at least 10 minutes to get a check when our party was clearly done and ready to have the whole dismal experience over. There were a couple of large-ish parties but they had their food when we were sat. I do not see myself returning to Umi anytime soon if at all. read more

No to bad but not impressed, the service was great but the rolls for the price were small compared to other places in town. The eel sauce was a bit to sweet and the spicy Mayo to much chili. We had the lobster roll , calamari roll and shrimp tempura roll. We started off with the mixed tempura which was actually great. The three stars is for the size of the rolls to price they charge definitely not worth it. Overall great customer service and decent rolls but nothing special. read more

Umi Sushi & Sake - Mango sparkling sake - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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