Got it! Here's a fresh glowing review featuring Umiya, keeping it upbeat and polished for real-world use: Review: Umiya Umiya is a welcome new addition to the sushi scene, and it already feels like it belongs at the top of the list. The moment you enter, you're greeted with the gentle buzz of happy diners and the clean, modern aesthetic of a place that takes pride in its craft. The sushi itself is the star. Each piece arrives with precise cuts, balanced seasoning, and that unmistakable freshness that tells you the chefs care about both sourcing and technique. Rolls are inventive without being gimmicky, and classic nigiri stands strong on flavor alone. Service is attentive without hovering, and recommendations actually feel tailored instead of canned. Even small details, like the pace of dishes and plating, make the evening glide along. Umiya may be new, but it already carries the quiet confidence of something built to last. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates sushi done right. read more

Great food, even better service. This is my favorite spot in town. The great folks behind the counter are always creating fresh, delicious sushi. read more

This place is near my home and it's pretty good. Chicken teriyaki plate is absolutely delicious, though I was traumatized last time I had the same dish at a different restaurant. So I was so thankful it was fresh, marinated well and superb taste from here. We also got sushi, Umiya roll and Phoenix roll this time. It was yummy, but they forgot to add the extra filling I paid for. read more

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We love Umiya. Food and service are amazing. I think I found my favorite dish, salmon bowl. Very underrated place. Y'all should come! Phoenix roll and Lion King Roll were amazing read more

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I get their food delivered to Round rock almost every Friday night. We love their sushi and have tried most of the menu. I've eaten there once in person and it's fine but I prefer to get it delivered since I live 25 mins away read more

Food was amazing and the service was just as incredible. It was obvious once I sat down, there were 2 other tables that ordered their "usual" upon arrival. Very family friendly and great vibes. I will definitely return. read more

Umiya Leander - Cute butterfly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

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Love coming here! We always have great service and quick order return rates. Food is amazing and fresh. Relaxing place to bring the family and a few friends. read more

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This restaurant is conveniently located down the street and decided to try it for a late lunch. It was not very busy at 1-1:30 with maybe a few tables. I asked if there were any recommendations in comparison to Japanese vs Korean on their menu. My wait staff mentioned the owner was Korean so I chose that route. She recommended the spicy pork bento box if I liked spicy and went with that. The food arrived very quickly. Portions were very fulfilling and packed the leftovers. The tempura vegetables were crisp but not very flavorful with the batter, their dipping sauce is definitely needed. The salad dressing was a refreshing orange citrus flavor with the basic California rolls. The pork bulgogi was plentiful, tender, juicy and flavorful. Lunch specials are reasonable based on the quantity of food that is given. If not, it would be considered pricey. Overall, the food was better than others I have tried although it didn't blow me away. read more

Umiya Leander - Spicy pork bulgogi bento, lunch menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

Great Sushi/Sashimi place in Leander. Spice level is mild and well received. Location being close is a big plus. Tuna Special appetizer - very fresh and dense. Wait staff is friendly. Parking is good but was under repair today and blocked off in several spots . Should be completed as you read this. My feeling - a nice neighborhood spot with good food and attentive staff. read more

Umiya Leander - Sushi/sashimi special - fresh Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

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I was really disappointed with my experience. The prices felt a little high, but that wasn't even the worst part. The waitress was rude and completely inattentive. The restaurant was nearly empty--just me (and my one year old) and one other table with an older couple--so there was no excuse for the lack of service. She spent her time sitting down, glued to her tablet, watching a show, while I struggled to get what I needed. I had to ask the sushi chef for help several times because she couldn't be bothered. She never smiled, never acknowledged my gratitude, and made me repeatedly ask for basic things. The food was good, but the service was awful. read more

Had a craving for sushi last night. Ordered from Umiya and had it delivered through Uber. Very impressed with that aspect. Sushi, not so much. It didn't really hit the spot. Got the Red Devils and Pink Lady roll. Lacked freshness but they were okay. Miso soup was a bit too salty. Tako Yaki was great! Chashu was above average. Hawaiian Spring rolls lacked that pop in flavor that I was hoping for while reading up on the menu how it's made. Flavors weren't popping. They just kinda messed together. Not sure if this is a lack of freshness issue or lack of certain spices Not sure if I'd return. I wanted it to be good and was searching for clean tastes throughout but we just weren't impressed. read more

Tonight we had kimchee pancake and the galbi gim. They just recently changed the Menu to showcase more Korean Food. The owner is korean and cooks the korean food herself. Do not miss out on the korean food. Being half korean myself I was pleasantly surprised. They also had perilla leaves as a side banchab. Give it a go. You won't regret it. read more

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The Pho here is delicious . I order from here via DoorDash all the time and they always get our order right. Went one time in person and the place was spotless and smelled delicious right when we walked through the door. read more

food is always good and the guy server is very nice but the older lady is so rude all the time, the way she treats her staff is really upsetting too. we come here all the time and honestly every time she's here everyone is uncomfortable read more

Sushi is great, particularly the Pink Lady roll, Umiya roll, the Crystal Valley and the Sunflower roll. The restaurant itself needs some serious help. The fish tanks are green literally! The one by the front door has two fish which are nearly dead, not a pleasant experience when you are dining. If they're not going to keep them up, they should take them out. Normally the service is good but tonight it was incredibly slow! It may be a while before we're back which is sad because it's so close and convenient. We were here an hour and twenty minutes tonight for 3 people and there were only a few tables seated. read more

Umiya Leander - Fish tank #1 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

The food here is consistently good but they serve bluefin tuna which is a literal endangered ass fish lol. Will likely not be ordering from here again because of that. read more

We were going to eat lunch here today but saw this on the door so we didn't go. We used to like their food so this is disappointing. The sign said they are still open so I'm guessing lots of unsuspecting people are still ordering food for delivery. read more

Umiya Leander - Failed health inspection - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

Great selection of sushi and a variety of apps! Service could've been better. Took about 15 minutes for a sake and waters to arrive. I know some places are understaffed, but there were 3 servers on the floor (and it's not a big restaurant). They did seem to have a lot of curbside to-go orders going. We had the miso soup (delicious), and pork egg rolls for appetizer. Our sushi came out before the egg rolls (delicious) No big deal. I'd go again because food was delicious and the variety on the menu! read more

Umiya Leander - Tiger eye and Houston rock and roll! Super good! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

Wow, coming from LA to Austin, I've been looking for a quality sushi place for almost 2yrs... Finally, this place is it!!!! When I came today, there was no wait time so we were seated very quickly which was a big plus for us. The quality is so much better than 10+ other sushi spots that I've been to in Austin. For the impressive quality, the price is super reasonable too. For anyone who's looking for a legit sushi restaurant in Austin, I'd highly recommend. read more

Umiya Leander - Assorted sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

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We visited this restaurant because we were staying nearby. If you go to this restaurant, I would recommend trying the sushi, hibachi, or anything else that does not need much seasoning. The sushi we had was great, so no complaints about that! However, the ramen we had was sad. The broth was not very flavorful, and the toppings in the ramen were bizarre. It's not very common to see green/red bell peppers and bella mushrooms in the ramen. Maybe shiitake or shimeji mushrooms would have been more appropriate. Good ramen broth requires a long cooking time, so any restaurant not specializing in it may not have the time to cook it well. This place is a perfect stop if you live in Leander and want some sushi, but stay away from ramen or other foods that require any intense cooking. read more

Umiya Leander - Miso Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

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Mold on food and food poisoning the next day. If the owner reads this, I really hope you be clean up your act and serve quality food. read more

Umiya Leander - Rotten food covered in tempura. Imagine what sushi RAW FISH is like - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

As far as sushi restaurants go, this is our third fav in the area. It's just down the road, open on days our fav isn't and is reasonably priced. The atmosphere and help are always nice. The dishes are very good and service is quick. My favorite dish from them is the Vegetable Tempura appetizer. My family and I usually order two and split it among the four of us. Of my top three sushi restaurants, this dish is number 1. read more

The people that work here are always friendly. I have to admit that I don't like raw fish so haven't tried that but I love their chicken fried rice. They make it with all different kinds of veggies and will make it spicy for me. Their bulgogi is awesome as well. read more

We always order through doordash so we haven't been to the location in person. But OMG! Every single time we order it tastes perfect, no other sushi place compares. Everything is wonderful, even remains perfectly fresh when delivered. We are not "regulars" type of people but we order at least once a week! You will not be disappointed! read more

I am giving this place 3 stars for the food but the service does not deserve any stars. I do not know if we just came at a really bad time but there weren't many people in the restaurant and the staff seemed like they were more interested in their food at neighboring table. I understand that the staff needs to have a break and eat lunch, but as a business, you should ensure that your customers are taken care of beforehand. Thankfully when they were done eating we received more service and attention and no longer had to get up and walk over to them for service.... Even though the food is decent, I will more than likely avoid this establishment in the future. read more

Place looks nice, food it's not good at all. Couldn't eat it. Not coming back, do not recommend it. Too expensive for what you get.

I order to go from here a lot and the food is almost always amazing. The only downside is, it's a little expensive. I like the beef bulgogi, bibimbap and yaki soba noodles. read more

Umiya Leander - Combo Yaki Soba, beef and shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

We discovered this location a few months ago and have hit or miss with the friendliness of the staff but decided to give it another try. Both the web site and the sign on the door state that they close at 9:30. We felt comfortable with arriving at 8:30 and it looked like there were plenty of patrons. When we walks in the hostess asked us if we were there to pick up an order. We said we were in for dine-in and said we saw on the door that you were open until 9:30. She said "we actually stop taking orders at 8:30" I asked if the hours changed, and she just said "thank you" and motioned her hand towards the door, implying that it was time to leave. I understand that some restaurants are struggling with Covid staffing. But I didn't feel like we behaved rudely and politely walked away when asked to leave. I wish we hadn't made the drive if we knew they wouldn't accept us. I understand showing up 30 minutes before close can be a faux pas, but this was an hour before closing. read more

Stopped in for an early dinner and was impressed by the subdued decor and relative quiet. (It seems to be an ever-growing trend for sushi places to 'pump up the energy' of a place with raucous music.) Service was on point, and both the rainbow roll as well as the unagi and tobiko were excellent. A couple of odd notes made me scratch my head. The wasabi was relatively flat - how do you do that with horseradish? - and the tempura dish was edible, if strange. Rather than doing straight tempura, it seems to be a combination of tempura and panko breading. This leads to a heavier, thicker batter coating the calamari rings and the veggies. It's not bad, but it does give one pause. On the whole, a very good sushi bar, definitely worth a visit if you're in the Cedar Park area. This place scores a 4 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

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We actually dined in instead of ordering DD like usual. Food was good, but the state of the interior took a star away. Staff was friendly. There was a lady yelling sometimes, but I don't speak her language so for all I know she was calling orders to the sushi chef. The yaki gyoza and the sauce for them was quite tasty. The Tiger Eye roll was lovely as well, and a table fave. "But what about the interior?!?!?" You ask? For as slow as the store was, it could have been cleaner. It wasn't "get me out of here" filthy, but the floor def needed a date with a broom. I mean, there were three and four people making A LOT of utensil packets at another table, I would think someone could have noticed that a little upkeep was in order - including the fish tank in desperate need of water and maybe pulling out the light string that has fallen partly in to the water. read more

Umiya Leander - Yaki gyoza to start. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

First time here and I will not come back. After placing our order it took an hour to receive one of two appetizers and one of two entrees. we didn't even get everything that we asked for. Appetizer didn't come out first and by the time we got three of the four items the server said the other appetizer will take longer if you still want them. Based off my experience tonight, I think this restaurant prioritizes takeout orders vs the guest that are dining in. read more

The Sushi was good, definitely some of the better in the area. Service wasn't great and the atmosphere was just ok. Takeout next time :)

I am sorry but who was the idiot that packed our ramen this way?!? Whyyyy?!! My sister ordered two types of ramens for us via UberEats. The items arrived w everything all mixed together as it has partially eaten (with some extra ramen on the side). Noodle looks and tastes like ones from the instant package at the grocery store. Will never ever order from here again! This experience infuriated me so much that I have to post this read more

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i'm just a simple door dasher I've done over 400 deliveries in the Leander area. I seem to have a good interactions everywhere I go except for here. I don't know if it's me or what could be going on? I walk into this establishment with complete respect and seem to get disrespectful looks or interactions from waiters and staff. Maybe if I sat down and ate there I'd be treated with the respect I deserve. we all have a right to be here. We all have a right to not be discriminated. I won't be picking up orders here anymore after continuous interactions that leave me feeling a little sour. we all belong. Keep in mind Im a five star Dasher and have had no ill interactions anywhere else in this area. read more

Really enjoyed my first time eating here and think it's a good option right in Leander. Service was good - it was a late night order and they gave us free dumplings! Sushi was super good and the fried rice was amazing. Overall a good spot that isn't far to settle sushi cravings. We will be back! read more

Good happy hour pricing until 6pm and friendly and attentive staff. I was in the area so thought I would wait out traffic and give it a try. The food though was very mediocre compared to sushi I had a few days earlier in The Domain. I ordered crunchy roll and was not thrilled with their "crunchy" red topping. My other roll was shrimp tempura and the pieces were so big I could barely fit in my mouth to eat. To make it worse I couldn't bite through the nori on the outside of the roll so not o oh did I have this huge piece of sushi in my mouth I felt like I was choking trying to get it apart to swallow. It was uncomfortable to eat and that doesn't make for a good sushi experience. Again, it was bland and really just filled my stomach without much enjoyment in the food itself. read more

Umiya Leander - Crunchy Roll & Shrimp Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

Tasty sushi every time! I liked the dumplings too. I'm not a fan in general of miso soup, but this wasn't too bad. Always have great customer service, restrooms are very clean, nice restaurant overall. Covid - they have reservations but weren't busy the Thursday night we went, so we were easily able to add more to the group. read more

Never been here . Love Sushi !! Glad I we stumbled on Umiya "Cherry Blossom" and "South Lakeline" read more

Umiya Leander - Cherry Blossom and South Lakeline - Sushi Bars Near Me - Leander, Texas

I don't understand how this place has 4 stars. We have been here 4 times in the last 1.5 years. We keep trying and hoping for a different outcome because good Asian food is hard to find in this area. This go round we ordered tonkatsu & katsu ramen. The ramen tasted like they put a salt lick in the broth. Maybe someone dropped the salt shaker in it. The tonkatsu was dry, and they gave us a side of ketchup mixed with bbq sauce instead of katsu sauce. We have had the sushi/sashimi here and it tastes like old fish, it's chewy. I don't know how this place has any good reviews at all. I will never eat here again!!!!!!!! read more

What a lovely staff. I was visiting my sister and nieces and we decided we needed sushi. The prices are affordable and everyone treated us so well. Thank you for making my trip even better. You made our family time special. They will even help with math problems. read more