As with everyone else in town, we were very excited that Umami Ave finally opened! After many months of delays, the time has arrived. During our first attempt to visit, they were so busy they had run out of several items before we could order; we came back a few days later when we could make it earlier in the day. This is an Asian fusion restaurant that primarily serves Vietnamese dishes, though select sushi rolls are advertised on the weekends. The staff was very kind, but as one would expect, they are still very new. They are learning their system and cadence, and with how busy they have been, minor mistakes are slipping through. They are essentially getting a crash course in serving, so I hope everyone can extend some patience as they navigate this grand opening phase. The Food We ordered three dishes: Beef Pho, Spring Rolls, and the Banh Mi. * Spring Rolls: The starter was good and the peanut sauce was tasty. However, it felt like they could've packed a few more veggies into the rice paper, as it seemed a bit loose. I also would have preferred fewer (or no) carrots in the peanut sauce. * Banh Mi: This was also good. The pork was marinated, tender, and really flavorful. The French bread was fresh and rounded out the sandwich, though I felt there could have been more meat or veggies to improve the "bread-to-topping" ratio. It would be great to have a "double meat" upgrade option in the future. The pork was definitely the star of the dish. * Beef Pho: The broth was light yet maintained that traditional taste, and the beef was soft and tender. The small size is plenty for most people, especially if you order an appetizer. My only issue was that the dish wasn't accompanied by the usual veggie plate (bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, lime, and chiles). The owner explained that their vendor hadn't delivered on time, so they had to serve without them for the time being. While disappointing, it wasn't a deal-breaker. Drinks We also ordered the Thai tea. They serve it with boba, which is a bit different, but it tasted great! Some places make the tea too sweet, but this was perfect. Final Thoughts Had this been an established place, I might have given them 4 stars, but I want to give them the benefit of the doubt and start them at 5. I truly believe that once the staff is fully trained and their supplies are consistently in stock, this could be one of the best places to eat in town. We will definitely be back! read more