Best Authentic Restaurants in Belmont

Delicious! The food came out fast and everything has such great, fresh flavor. We would love to go again.

Everything about this place is nearly perfect. From the food, to the servers (Samia and Andrew), to the vibe that makes everyone feel at home. This is what a restaurant should be.

The food types that we purchased are familiar however the quality and presentation are far beyond what one would typically be served at an Asian restaurant. Translate this is the best that you ever will have. Their pricing is also comparable. Do not pass this opportunity to dine here as this place is a keeper for a return. Their ambiance is truly beautiful and check out images.

This is such a lovely, delicious, friendly, authentic-meets-innovative, cozy, and service-oriented omakase spot. We enjoyed 18 courses over 2 hours on a Friday night, including their elevated sake pairing. Each course was explained in detail (including the origin of the fish), artfully prepared, and mouthwateringly good! The service was excellent - they kept the food coming at a regular pace but without making us feel rushed. They were so helpful with recommendations on sake and very patient and friendly as we shared stories from our visits to Japan. (Insert eye-roll here!) Besides the excellent overall quality of the food and service, what we appreciated so much was the fact that Umami Omakase accommodated (and on short notice) one of our party who is a vegetarian and has a couple of food allergies. I don't know if there's another omakase place in Boston that will do so - - some of the other new "hot spots" will not account for allergies or substitutions and tell vegetarians not to bother making reservations. At Umami Omakase, our vegetarian enjoyed both variations from the regular menu as well as unique dishes. Tempura, noodles, vegetables, soups, oh my! The chef and waitresses were so kind - continually checking to make sure all was okay and offering to replace any dish that wasn't a hit. (Note: They were all amazing.) If there was any complaint, it was that there was too much food! We ended the evening with a mango mousse that struck the perfect balance of tart & sweet, fruit & creamy. We sat at a regular table (really nice) but might try the sushi bar next time - that group looked like they were having a great time! Easy street parking on Mass Ave in Cambridge. Delicious, authentic food with a twist. Top-notch service that puts the customer first. There's a reason Umami Omakase is so highly rated and is one of the more established omakase spots in Greater Boston!

Our server was excellent. She offered menu explanations and was very attentive to our needs. We were thrilled with the generous Bento boxes we ordered!