We were recommend this place by a friend and it was pleasantly good. The staff were attentive and kind and the rolls we got were tasty. I think what set this place apart from other spots was the well portioned rolls, nigiri, and the variation of fillings inside the rolls. I feel some places go heavy and hard on the fried shrimp but Umi had a wonderful mix of fish and shrimp and other roll fillings. My favorite hands down was the Vegas roll with the savory tuna, followed by the crown shrimp roll with a mayo topping the really brought out the umami flavor. While this spot is a little out of the way for us I definitely plan on revisiting soon and recommend this as a go to spot for both locals and those who are traveling from outside the area. read more

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We had a great experience at Umi sushi for lunch today. I had never been and our friends wanted to go. They sat the 4 of us right away. A server came and he recognized my friend from the other week and greeted him. Some people have mentioned the fish being small on the nigiri. Smaller than some other restaurants, but the fish to rice ratio is good. There were a lot of good options for the rolls. I tend to like ones that have some lemon and they tasted nice and fresh. I felt the crystal shrimp was more crisp than some other places like it hadn't been sitting as long. We did get checked on frequently so had no issues with ordering. While it was nice having things come out at different times, we did have a pause and forgot about some rolls we ordered and were stuffed by the end. Next time, I think we would order rolls in 1 roll increments versus 2 of the same flavor for 4 people. read more

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I was skeptical when my friend suggested to me and some other friends about going to an AYCE sushi place. Only because I had never been to one before. We were all in town for a convention and decided to go to lunch before we needed to be at GSR. Easy to find and not too far away in a kind of non-descript plaza. Much better atmosphere once we walked in, were greeted, and seated at a big table right up front. Aury was our server and he was the best ever. Explained the process for our table as we were all getting the AYCE option. We had such an amazing time ordering all sorts of foods and sushi. Hurricane, Pisces, Caterpillar, Gemini, Dragon, uni shooters, miso soup, fried calamari, edamame, some sort of jalapeno appetizer, and so much more. The rolls are smaller than at a traditional place, but it made it so much better because of how many varieties we all were able to eat. It was worth it to order something and share it with others if it wasn't your favorite or keep it all to yourself if you loved it - which was usually the case. Aury was amazing. Kept things rolling to our table non-stop. Drinks always filled and empty plates removed. We all told him that we would definitely return and it's true. I am keeping an eye out for reasons to return to Reno/Sparks just to stop back in. read more

I've been there three times now and I think I'm done. The sushi all tastes the same and quality is so-so. They don't provide the same delicious sauces for gyoza and tempura that I'm used to. The cucumber salad is shredded and all you can taste is chewy, tough skin (yuck). Udon is tasteless and is devoid of anything but noodles. Very disappointing. Food came out in a timely manner and ambience is nice. read more

Aury have us really great service! He started letting us know about the menu since it was our first visit. He offered a favorite sushi roll suggestion as well. The restaurant was open and spacious with seats for groups and individuals. And we tried everything from the dragon, to the Gemini to the caterpillar, and uni "shooters". We ate great food. We also had edemami and miso soup. There were a lot of people in the restaurant but it didn't allow them down, they were really quick and thoughtful and the food was made to order. I'm very pleased. I'll recommend and return. This is a good place to stop and eat, we did lunch AYCE. Even the parking was easy to find and park close. read more

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Reluctant to go with the family but I am glad I did! Great place and wonderful nigiri sushi with escolar and butterfish! I liked that it was a lot of fish and very little rice on the nigiri. I didn't feel sick after eating and the quality was fresh. The only thing is the rice needs to be cooked a little less. Will definitely go again. read more

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Came back for more sushi. If I am decided where to sushi, this is the place. I brought my date here for his bday and he knew nothing about Umi sushi's small size approach to rolls. He thought they were super cute and a genius idea. Less carbs, more of the good stuff, and smaller rolls=more variety to try. I can't remember names of things well so I actually have taken notes on the rolls I like in my phone. See photo for my list. The two lemon ones have my heart. We order three of them. We came in around 4:30 and had all you can eat and we're out in about an hour. I didn't love their potstickers. Too wheaty or something. I like them more chewy and translucent. read more

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Good service, trendy decor, disappointing food. Cucumber salad was terrible. It still had the skin on it. The Yakiton, Gyoza, Egg Roll, and Mussels were not a good temperature at all. They were all borderline cold, like it wasn't heated up all the way. The egg rolls, gyoza and miso soup tasted store bought. The yakiton was weirdly shaped and lacked filling but it was probably the best out of all the appetizers. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they were store bought too. Nothing here tasted authentic. The sushi pieces were really small which could be considered a plus if you want to try a lot of different ones. The sushi was decent. Not great but not bad. I did enjoy the nigiri though. If I were ever forced to come here again I would just get that. This place is like if someone with money and no knowledge of good sushi said "People in Reno like AYCE sushi, I'm going to open an AYCE sushi restaurant" and did it. read more

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The sushi here is fantastic... fast, sushi had very little rice and tasty. There were three servers, but only one had partial command of the English language. Not being a spoiler, but could not communicate effectively and efficiently. Asked for a glass of ice and received a chilled glass. Asked for more ordering menus and none came (asked 4 times). read more

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My boyfriend and i discovered this place about 3 years ago when we were new to the area. The sushi is so fresh and the rolls are unique, they are not too big so you can order many. However, the food is the only reason we continue to come back. The past few times we have gone the service isn't great. Our waters run empty and they only come around to bring the check. The chefs are always nice and on top of it! I recommend sitting at the bar if you're doing AYCE read more

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No longer my best kept secret - this is my favorite sushi spot in Reno. Hands down. Bar none. No question. With how busy it gets, it can get a little loud inside. Decent size location with table and bar options. Menu is great with plenty of options. The best part: everything is cut small and the rice isn't overpowering. A lot of places use a ton of rice to fill you up, but Umi uses the perfect amount. And because everything is cut smaller, you can enjoy more variety. Typically the service is very good and the sushi chefs are fast. read more

This actually is hands down the best sushi I have had in Reno. Now if I'm honest, I've had some amazing sushi around the country and of course Reno AYCE doesn't even come close to that. But for Reno AYCE, this place is 5 stars for sure. Every single thing was fresh tasting, no warm sushi (my pet peeve), and there was definitely some real creative options here. Service was great, they kept every dirty plate clear the second you took the last roll off, love that. Ambiance was pretty good too, soo many sushi places in Reno just have no decorations at all and just give mall vibes, this place had a bit of a personality to it. We will be back for sure, this is our new go to spot. read more

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Umi was a strong favorite for quite awhile because of the fish to rice ratio across the board and the smaller size of their rolls, but after the last two visits, there are some things that have caused me to change my opinion at this time. First, the ratio seemed to have shifted on their nigiri. While the pieces are still smaller with less rice, the fish is being sliced much thinner than before. Presentation is still beautiful. Preparation is still fast. Rolls are still stuffed. Nigiri is my favorite though, so this change is disappointing. Second, service has slipped. Table checks are few and far between, meaning if you need something, you'll have to catch someone's attention to ask, and then you'll have to get one of the staff members who can help, because not all of them have the same understanding of the operations or may not understand the questions asked apparently. Plates pile high making it a bit uncomfortable at times too. Third, food quality has also seemingly changed IMHO. Rice was tasteless. Fish was decent, but again sliced thin, so offered little flavor. Rolls arrived missing key ingredients, so their flavor was not as expected based on descriptions. I like that this place thrives and I'll still be a customer, but not as loyally and I am going to take a pause at this time. I hope this type of feedback is helpful to the ownership because I want to see them back on top. read more

Went a little over a month ago for my birthday. Happened to be a Sunday and went to my usual spot on Longley and McCarran but found out that they were closed on Sundays. Never knew since we've never gone to sushi on Sundays so off to Umi Sushi! We've eaten here a couple times before but it's been awhile. We were seated to the right as soon as you walked in the door. First thing I noticed (more like felt) was that every time the door opened, I felt a cold draft on my legs. My whole party (there were 6 of us) felt it too. *Mental note to not seat so close to the door next time I eat here. They have a decent sized menu but not as big as others. Nevertheless, we ordered until we were full (reaching sushi coma). They did have mochi which was great since I haven't had that in over 6 months. Didn't know about their free birthday sushi until I got there so that was also a PLUS. Overall, great value and great time with family. read more

Umi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I have a preference for smaller rolls and less rice. This place met that desire. I was kind of surprised at how small even the long rolls are. Most places serve large rolls that can feel sloppy. This place had smaller portions that I appreciate. They were attentive, quick, professional and responsive. I ate at lunch on a Friday and they weren't overly busy. All staff seemed to help each other out. I will be back. read more

Umi Sushi - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I've been here a couple of times when we're on this side of town and I've always had a good visit. One of my favorite part about this restaurant is the portion size of the sushi. The AYCE deal is great because rolls are smaller which gives you more room to try out different rolls. I would say if I got those rolls on a la carte I would be disappointed. The servers were nice and catered to what we needed. The restaurant was open and big enough for groups. I don't love that they charge like kids under 5. My daughter just turned 3 and had half a bowl of rice and 3 pieces of calamari rings and was charged $10.99. Overall, it was a good visit and will come back. read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration and it was such a good choice. The biggest win for me was the roll size, they're smaller, which means you get to try more without feeling overly stuffed. Perfect if you like variety or are doing all-you-can-eat. The vibe really adds to the experience too. High ceilings, open space, and a lively but comfortable energy that works great for groups and celebrations. If you're someone who loves tasting a little bit of everything and wants a spot that feels fun without being overwhelming, this place is worth checking out. Great service, very nice and fast. read more

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I absolutely love this place. Best sushi in town! The rolls are smaller than normal, but this is a plus! You can try so many other rolls at a great AYCE price. The staff and owners are amazing and try their best to make every experience memorable. Byron always recognizes us as regulars and treats us kindly. The ambiance is upbeat and friendly. read more

Umi Sushi - Axel Roll - not spicy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We tried Umi sushi for the first time based on reviews of family and since it is close to our house, we couldn't resist for a late day lunch/dinner. We entered this lively sushi restaurant on a Sunday and was seated immediately, but the restaurant was packed and the service took a bit to get caught up. We weren't seated initially with menus, so we were a bit confused on the process and what to do next . Once we got menus after flagging down a server, we went for the AYCE and just began filling out our forms as other restaurants do with appetizers and sushi rolls. Not being familiar with the rolls and their expansive menu we found several that fit our taste buds but they offer a good variety of spicier options if that is your taste. We tried both raw and cooked rolls and the nigiri. I couldn't find the menu online to try to add more details of the rolls we liked (but there wasn't one that we didn't like ).. the Big Bend. That was a baked roll that was our favorite as well as the Golden Gate. I love that these are smaller rolls, thinner cut with less rice that let you really taste the fish and lets you explore more rolls.. The calamari rings for the appetizer were a bit chewy and larger rings, but everything else the mussels to the rolls to the the nigiri was great! The food was fresh, the atmosphere was good but lively and quite loud so if you're looking for a quiet dinner, this is not your place. The service just seemed a little lacking and not able to quite keep up, and we also were missing a few appetizer items, but we just let it go.. as I got the impression every time we asked for something they were truly exhausted, and the service therefore just didn't seem as friendly or welcoming. Maybe they were just short staffed this day.. We will definitely be back and try it again as we felt they are one of the up-and-coming sushi restaurants that is top in the area. read more

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Such a fantastic hidden gem! AYCE sushi for ~$27 pp for weekday lunch before 5pm with complimentary mini sake. The portions were perfect to try a great variety and not loaded with rice. We had a great time and the sushi was delicious! read more

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I was craving sushi one evening, and a good friend suggested we try one of her favs, Umi, for dinner. Now that I've moved back, I've been on the hunt for a sushi spot I truly love--and Umi has definitely earned a spot on my list! The bite-sized portions are perfect for sampling a variety of their creative offerings without feeling overwhelmed. While some diners prefer giant rolls, I appreciate these smaller pieces that let you enjoy multiple flavors in one meal. We shared several items: Axel (x3), various Nigir, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, King Cobra, Mussels, CR7, Pisces, and Spacex (x2). Each dish was flavor packed, but I have to say that Axel stole the show for me. Umi is a must-try! read more

Umi Sushi - Minnie Mouse and Albacore Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Everything went well. They seat you immediately. Get your drinks and tray ready for you. Once we ordered they came out within a timely manner. They are also great for children under 5. They have a different price range since they barely eat anything. They decorated for valentine's. We didn't go for that, but it was cute. The rolls to rice ratio is always good. We went a second round and it was perfect. Everything tasted yummy. We love getting nigiri for just the fish flavor, but we got some rolls too and liked it. The second batch for one of them had spicy jalapeño on top. Super yummy. Always enjoy our time here. read more

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It's always a good sign when it's a Tuesday night and it's busy inside! We were able to get seated right away but the place was definitely full, and stayed full, throughout our meal. Even though it was busy, the staff never missed a beat, the rolls were coming out fast and our drinks were always full. The space is fun, bright, and easy to get to off longley. Now on to the sushi itself - I loved the rice to roll ratio, and that it wasn't sweetened rice like I've found at other places. I love when the rolls are smaller too because I get to try a little more of everything before getting full. I LOVED the Lemon Light roll and truly enjoyed all the others and appetizers. read more

Umi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

What a great spot for AYCE. Loved everything about this place. The rolls here are small and perfect. My favorite rolls were the Golden gate , Mojave, Vegas and the Cotton Candy. Out of those 4 , the Cotton Candy was the best !!! I am going to crave this spot because of that roll, until I'm back in town. My least fave roll was the Axel. Too many diff flavors I think. The sushi over rice was good too! Again, loved the size of the pieces. And love that this place doesn't add too much rice because that really makes the difference in taste. The appetizers were good too, but we were focused on everything else. Oh and the quail egg shooters were amazing. Also loved the muscles. Service here was very friendly and fast. read more

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We had the opportunity to visit this location recently. It is located on Longley near South Virginia with limited parking availability depending on the time you visit. Upon entering, we were quickly met by staff and seated at our table. They do have bar seating available if you wish to do that. It is a clean open restaurant. It is slightly more expensive for all you can eat than other locations I have been, that would be the only negative I would give it. What surprising me was the size of the rolls are notably, smaller than any place I have visited before, but the flavor is very good. They have a large variety of different rolls that I have not seen in other places along with your standard rolls, we are all used to. I would definitely recommend trying this place and unless you have a real appetite, I would consider a la carte for just a roll or two. read more

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Came here Sunday with my brother for an early lunch. They were just opening and we were the first ones in. We have been here before and we're excited to eat. We sat at the bar for quick and convenient service. I am a huge sushi snob and this place passes my test. When you order a long roll, the pieces should be small enough to eat in one bite. The pieces were perfect size. They really nail the fish to rice ratio. Because their long rolls are so small, you can easily try 3-5 different ones without getting overly stuffed and uncomfortable. read more

Umi Sushi - Mussels - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great spot for AYCE sushi! The rolls are small which is a huge positive in my book- you can try more of them without getting full. Each roll was flavorful and unique- it didn't taste like they pre-prepped a bunch of CA rolls and slapped toppings on top. The fish was incredibly fresh and they used generous portions on the nigiri. Everything came out quick and was presented beautifully. The restaurant is a bit noisy because of the high open ceiling, but it's a friendly atmosphere and we'll definitely be back. read more

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This place tends to get overlooked, given the wide variety of AYCE sushi options in Reno/Sparks. Umi is nonetheless a solid options with all the faves on their menu as well as poke bowls and non-sushi specials. Most crucially, they are one of the few sushi restaurants in town open on Sundays, and usually less crowded than the others. read more

When Deanna F and I first walked in we were punched in the face by Fabuloso cleaner smell, like insanely strong, I mean it's reassuring that cleaning is important but that smell doesn't really set a good first impression of a sushi restaurant. The service was pretty good, felt a bit rushed though even though it wasn't that busy in there And the sushi was OK Not great, portions were good sized and came out fast but flavors of rolls kind of missed the mark- some flavors were off and the representation of the rolls in the pictures weren't what really came out.. also we tried to express to them of a shellfish allergy and they still put a shellfish dish down at our table (honest mistake but be more careful please). read more

If you're looking for a really good sushi spot that is not heavily impacted by the tourism that is plaguing the downtown metro area of Reno, then Umi Sushi is the place to go. This place is about a 10-minute drive from the Atlantis Casino area and is definitely worth the drive. The customer service here is very good. The employees are very attentive and are quick to take your order and take away the excess dishes. There's also plenty of parking around here and also to the inside is very spacious making it great for small to medium sized families. We did the all you can eat lunch which is roughly about $27 per person which is about average for the Reno metropolitan area. On the all you can eat menu they do offer a good variety of appetizers and they offer pretty much every sushi roll that's on their normal menu on the all you can eat menu. For the appetizers I really recommend trying out the calamari rings. They are very huge and they also have a nice crunchy texture being breaded in panko crumbs. Their potstickers is also very good and we also like their cucumbers salad which was very tasty. The one thing that you're going to notice is that the portions that they give you are not very huge. That makes it very attractive to try out just about everything on the menu. Unlike other places how they offer large portions, that makes it kind of difficult and you kind of have to game plan what you can eat before over filling yourself. As far as the sushi rolls, I really liked their surf clam nigiri roll. Honestly every role that we had was very delicious. Again remember that the portion size is going to be a smaller sized roll than you typically would get. But again that opens the door for you to try just about everything. Please take a look at my photos for some examples of roles that we tried today and again this is only just a portion of what we tried. Now while the rolls were very good, and the serving size was ideal, I would give overall the sushi rolls it's solid 4 stars. The sushi fish was nice and tasty, but some cuts lacked that buttery texture and taste. That's but not least the dessert. We had the fried banana with a scoop of ice cream and I had the vanilla ice cream as my scoop. They do offer green tea ice cream, as well as some other flavors to try out. Again the serving size is a little bit on the smaller size but it was perfect for us because we were just about at the tipping point of being stuffed and it was absolutely ideal size for us so it completed our lunch for the day basically. read more

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The food is always great, the staff, especially the fellows behind the bar area preparing the sushi rolls are fantastic. Always clean in there. I think it's the best sushi place in town. Highly recommend trying it. read more

Love this place! They had a delicious plum sake, and we got a bunch of rolls to share. My son is really picky and even he loved the sushi. The rolls have less rice in them, so there's more flavor and you can get more when you do AYCE. I forgot the name of it but there's a roll thats pink, and that's my favorite one! read more

Lunch: 11am-4pm Dinner: 4pm-9pm The first time we came to Umi, I heard they have mini sushi and I had to try them! Didn't know that Umi will become one of my favorite sushi places in Reno! Not only do they have cute mini sushi, but the fish is fresh!! The first time we came in was a Wednesday around 3:30pm and they were not busy. It did take a while to get all of our sushi and they did forgot a few things, but we just put it on the next order. We did 3 rounds of sushi with a combination of nigiri and rolls. For appetizers, we got mussels, miso soup, gyoza, and tempura jalapeños. The mussels and miso were delicious! The rolls Gemini and Umi were good, but I prefer the Gemini. We got a bunch of different nigiris and they forgot a few of them both times. Otherwise, their nigiris are some of the best in town because the fish tastes very fresh. I can try a lot of the different rolls and nigiris because each piece is so small, but it takes a long time to get your order so order more from the start. They do forgot some of your order so you will have to remind them if you marked it on your sheet multiple times and you don't get your items. I love the high ceilings and the interior is quite simple, but it works. The staff works hard because all the tables are always full and there's only 2 servers. There's a big different in the price from lunch and dinner so I recommend going during lunch. Plus you'll get your orders faster and accurately too. Definitely will come back, but I hope they improve on the timeliness of getting out orders and not forgetting them. read more

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This is my family's go-to spot for AYCE sushi in Reno! We've tried most, if not all, of the other spots in town but always find ourselves coming back to Umi. The food is good, and we love the portion sizes. The fish to rice ration is perfect as well, giving us a chance to try a lot on the menu without being stuffed with rice. The service here is top-notched! Really friendly, efficient, and attentive staff! A huge shout out to Byron and Aury, who always take time out to make sure we're doing ok! read more

Umi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Service is always amazing, food is on point and I love that the rolls are a more manageable size making it easier to eat and ability to really try more rolls if you're doing AYCE. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting and Byron is an excellent host and our favorite server. Never have complaints other than wishing I had a bigger stomach. read more

Umi Sushi - Always able to customize rolls is a plus as well. This is a golden gate with smoked salmon instead of regular salmon, delicious. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Wow! What a little gem this place is. The service was amazing and I can't say enough how good the sushi was. Presentation was an A+. Variety of choices and the quality of the fish was a bonus. I can hardly wait to go back. You can really tell these people have put a lot into this wonderful little restaurant. Everything about it was welcoming. The chef was spot on with our orders. Little to no wait. Like we were the only ones there. Don't let the location fool you...run...don't walk. Get you some Umi! read more

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The sushi is pretty good and I do like that the rolls are a bit smaller so you can try more for the AYCE. But the service was terribly slow. We were there on a Friday night and we spent almost three hours there because the service was so slow. It wasn't that busy while we were there either so not sure why the service was so bad. I'd still try it again because I did like the rolls! read more

Came here with 4 others (5 of us total) on a Thursday night and it wasn't very busy, maybe 3-4 other parties. They tried to seat us at a 4-top, but since it wasn't busy we asked for a larger table since all of us would be doing all you can eat (AYCE) and we knew we'd need more space. The server reluctantly allowed it after getting permission from the manager. None of us had eaten here but it was recommended by a different friend. I would definitely come back! The menu was pretty standard, included a variety of appetizers, rolls, nigiri. What most stood out was the rice to filling ratio, meaning less rice and more filling, so you don't fill up on rice! The rolls are on the smaller size, but that's also desirable for sharing and having a greater variety of options. They didn't have too much unagi on the menu, which was a bit of a letdown for me personally, but everything I ate was great! read more

If you're going for AYCE, then maybe it's worth it. But dang are the rolls small. We only wanted a few rolls and noted which ones we wanted on the paper. I ordered 3 cooked rolls and when they came out, I was still so hungry afterwards. If I'm not doing AYCE, I'd expect the three rolls to at least be filling. They must have lost our ticket as well because my boyfriend's rolls never came. We were waiting and other people who came after us were getting their food. After a while, we just decided to skip the two rolls and leave with just the 3 rolls. Just not a great experience for us, and so we won't be back. There are better sushi spots in Reno that make rolls that will actually fill you up. read more

Umi Sushi - They're small sushi pieces - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Umi is our neighborhood sushi place and I am always so impressed with our food and service when we dine here! I have been eating AYCE sushi in Reno since the 90's and Umi does it right! Very fresh fish, no rice overkill, great/flavorful combinations that I haven't had before, wonderful service and very accommodating offering reservations for any size group not just large parties. AYCE includes appetizers and dessert, I absolutely love their jalapeño "poppers" filled with crab and cream cheese, tempura fried and topped with spicy sauce. My favorite roll is the Axel which is actually wrapped in pink rice paper and has tempura shrimp, spicy crab, cream cheese, cilantro and topped with fresh mango and spicy sauce. I usually hate the "fruity" rolls, but this one has the right balance of sweet, savory and spicy! We also love the Mickey Mouse and Pikachu nigiri offerings. I'm a tuna girl and the Mickey is Cajun tuna topped with avocado and spicy crab. The pikachu is also tuna with this topping that is bright yellow and reminds me of very yummy/crunchy breadcrumbs, no idea what it is but it is delicious and a great texture to add! We have tried going elsewhere since Umi opened but are always disappointed and wish we just stuck to our favorite! Definitely worth checking out for your sushi craving! read more