Umami Omakase

4.9

95 Reviews

$50 and over

Sushi

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Umami Omakase and Sake Bar
Best Sushi of 2021 & 2023 Awards
Top 50 restaurants in Boston
Cambridge MA
Seafood. Japanese food, Beer and Wine
Chef Tasting Menu:
Miso Soup
Sashimi Plates
Sushi Nigiri
Toro
Japanese Fish; Madai. Kinmedai. Shima-Aji. Kamasu. Akayagara. Hotate. Hokkaido Uni. Kanpachi. Salmon. Unagi. Tuna. Ikura. Tibiko.
Caviar
Japnaese A5 Wagyu Beef
Foie Gras
Truffle
Kitchen specials; Duck breast. Chawanmushi
Hand Roll / Chirashi bowl
Umami Dessert
Sake Tasting/ Pairings
Fine dinging
High end restaurant
Special day, Special dinner
Occasion celebration. Birthday. Anniversary. Graduation. Marriage dinner.
Influencer welcome
Catering. Group reservation. Family and kids. Work dinner. Company party.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 868-2121
Website
http://www.umamiomakase.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gary Lei

Location
2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1831
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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Experiences

Experience 15 Courses (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.)
$138.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Price isn't including alcohol, tax, and 6% Kitchen Appreciation Fee, this fee will go to benefit our Sushi chefs, kitchen staff and managers that help out with the Omakase experience. This fee can be waived if you're not satisfied with your dining experience. Soup · Sashimi Plates · Assorted Sushi · Japanese Fishes · Toro · Caviar · Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef · Foie Gras · Truffle · Kitchen Special · Hand Roll · Umami Dessert
Umami 18 Coures (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.)
$168.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Price isn't including alcohol, tax, and 6% Kitchen Appreciation Fee, this fee will go to benefit our Sushi chefs, kitchen staff and managers that help out with the Omakase experience. This fee can be waived if you're not satisfied with your dining experience. Soup · Sashimi Plates · Langoustine · Assorted Sushi · Japanese Fishes · Toro · Caviar · Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef · Foie Gras · Truffle · Kitchen Specials · Hand Roll · Umami Dessert
Umami 18 Course (Fri. Sat. Holidays)
$178.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Price isn't including alcohol, tax, and 6% Kitchen Appreciation Fee, this fee will go to benefit our Sushi chefs, kitchen staff and managers that help out with the Omakase experience. This fee can be waived if you're not satisfied with your dining experience. Soup · Sashimi Plates · Langoustine · Assorted Sushi · Japanese Fishes · Toro · Caviar · Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef · Foie Gras · Truffle · Kitchen Specials · Hand Roll · Umami Dessert

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Umami Omakase offers a captivating dining experience with "fantastic omakase in Boston." The chefs craft daily menus with fresh ingredients, while the service is "warm and personable." Guests rave about the "amazing food and experience" and appreciate the "outstanding service." A perfect spot for special occasions with unique, beautifully presented courses.

95 Reviews

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Nancy
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous. Delicious. Wonderful. Will return very soon.
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Karen
Greater Boston
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful, indulgent experience. Great for a special occasion for someone who really adores Japanese food, and in particular sashimi and sushi. While there were a few dishes that did not contain raw fish, that was the focus. The food was exceptional - some unusual combinations, and all of it incredibly fresh, and artfully-presented. By sitting at a table we probably learned less about the food and could not watch the chefs in action - but this was better for our group of four to be able to talk. I think there are pros and cons to both experiences. We were glad that we were able to spend a bit longer at our table than we were initially told to expect. Indeed, if the table were only ours for an hour and a half, that would have felt very rushed. There was a 5:30 pm seating and an 8 pm seating, so understandably we needed to be out before 8 pm - but we were seated and enjoyed eating, drinking and conversation for over two hours.
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hubert
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When all 12 guests dishes are prepared at the same time, it slows down the dinner process compared to an individual omakase. The nigiri courses were mostly traditional, I would have liked to have seen bolder or more interesting flavors. Was not a particular fan of the fruit garnishes on the nigiri and sashimi. I did enjoy the somen course, and seeing the whole fish presentations. It would be nice to have some nama sake available by the glass.
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Hoang
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The course all special and great , the chef and people working over there very professional and nice, i had great moment
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Alex
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding meal here and I could not recommend it more if you like sushi / omakase. The staff was super friendly and welcoming and the food was incredible.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, fishes were very fresh and staffs were very friendly as well!
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Mark
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was quite good, but about at the level I would expect for an Omakase at this price point. Service was also knowledgable and friendly. For me the fly in the ointment was the 6% "kitchen fee", which they emphasized was not a gratuity. This is supposedly for the chefs, but what is the $168 for the menu supposed to cover ? The raw ingredients ? In fairness they disclosed this at the time of booking, but its still creates a negative friction for the diner, when you just want to relax and enjoy the food. If you want to charge more, just be up front and add it to the menu price. Don't advertise a price $X with an asterisk added fee in the fine print.
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Ana Paula
Mexico City
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok, but I expected so much more. Flavors were plain. Service was good.
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Patrick
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I think the overall experience would have been different and better had we been seated at the bar.
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John
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
INCREDIBLE food, truly an amazing experience and wonderful staff that love explaining what they do. The chefs have an extreme attention to detail and you can see them working on perfecting each dish as it comes out, always correcting and discussing amongst themselves. A wonderful experience.
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FAQs

Umami Omakase offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 868-2121.

Umami Omakase is rated 4.9 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1831

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gary Lei
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.umamiomakase.com/
Phone number
(617) 868-2121

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Umami Omakase

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

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Experiences

Experience 15 Courses (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.)

Umami 18 Coures (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.)

Umami 18 Course (Fri. Sat. Holidays)

Menu

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Umami Omakase offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Umami Omakase restaurant rated?

Is Umami Omakase currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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