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Welcome To Umami Omakase
Umami Omakase, located in Cambridge, MA, offers an extraordinary dining experience centered on the art of omakase. Known for its exquisite 18-course meal, each dish showcases chef-driven creativity with fresh seafood and enticing flavors. Highlights include the melt-in-your-mouth wagyu, luxurious uni, and an impressive selection of nigiris that balance texture and taste. The ambiance strikes a perfect note between intimacy and vibrant culinary action, especially when seated at the counter. Guests rave about the attentive service and the opportunity to forge a personal connection with the staff. For anyone seeking a memorable sushi experience, Umami Omakase is an unbeatable choice.
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About
Umami Omakase
Welcome to Umami Omakase, a hidden gem nestled at 2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA. This restaurant is redefining the omakase dining experience with its harmonious blend of flavors, fresh seafood, and attentive service. Here, the culinary philosophy centers around the art of 'chef’s choice', where guests surrender their taste buds to the expertise of Chef Gary and his talented team.
The atmosphere at Umami Omakase is as inviting as the food is exquisite. Diners can enjoy the vibrant energy of the counter seating, where the chefs deftly prepare each course before your eyes. Alternatively, if you prefer a quieter setting for intimate conversations, cozy table seating is also available. This duality allows for flexibility, catering to both social gatherings and romantic dinners alike.
Highlighted by customer reviews, the dishes here are a masterpiece of creativity and presentation. From fresh oysters to the opulent uni spoon, and from the sensational wagyu to the delicate chawanmushi, each meal is an experience to savor. The attention to detail is noteworthy, with minimalist sauces that allow the natural flavors to shine through in every bite. The tomago taco and the luxurious Australian prawns are particular standouts that exemplify the restaurant's commitment to excellence.
As you indulge in the 18-course omakase, you'll feel the passion behind each plate. Each course is meticulously crafted to tell a story, allowing patrons to explore a diverse range of flavors and textures. The customer's feedback reflects a consistent consensus: Umami Omakase doesn't just serve food; it creates an experience that lingers long after the meal is over.
With a keen focus on service, the staff at Umami embody warmth and professionalism, making diners feel right at home. Their ability to create a casual yet attentive atmosphere contributes significantly to the overall experience. Whether it's a special occasion, an anniversary, or simply a desire to enjoy extraordinary sushi, this restaurant is a prime destination.
For those looking to explore the world of omakase, I can't recommend Umami Omakase enough. The blend of innovative dishes, warm customer service, and a welcoming ambiance makes it a top choice in Cambridge. Be sure to make a reservation, as this culinary journey is one you won't want to miss!
For more information, you can reach them at +1 617-868-2121, but why wait? Discover the delightful flavors of Umami Omakase soon!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Umami always delivers a top notch omakase dining experience every time that we have dined here, from the fresh seafood, great flavors and friendly service. We love dining at the counter and watch Chef Gary and his team busily prepare each wonderful bite. If you prefer more intimate conversations with friends, there are table seating as well. We have enjoyed everything that we have eaten here, especially the oysters, uni spoon, smoked duck breast, wagyu, Australian prawns, chawanmushi, tomago taco, toro, and their homemade ginger. The nigiris have minimal sauce but have great texture and flavor combinations. It is very impressive to have such creativity and variety in preparation of foods in these well composed omakase dinners. Compared to other omakase dining options available in Boston, Umami offers a tremendous value in comparison. Highly recommend! ”
“ Food This is my new favourite sushi place in town. The omakase had 18 courses, and most of the dishes were well done. Everything else The service was phenomenal and I don’t say that lightly. Everyone was friendly and helpful. One of the waitresses made me feel like we were friends. ”
“ Great place. First time trying Omakase with my wife on our anniversary. The chef, the food, the servers, ambience, everything was phenomenal. The courses were spaced nicely and were very flavorful. We loved the attention to detail and the effort put into the experience by the chef and staff. Would definitely recommend if in the area and want to try Omakase. ”
“ We visited for my birthday and we had an amazing time. Food was off the charts, particularly the uni special add-on which the server recommended as the chef’s signature. As good as the uni I had at Hokkaido, Japan last December. Dessert at the end was lowkey impressive. Honestly, the servers made the day. They’re all very cheery in a lowkey way, making casual convo to connect in a non-intrusive way. They were polite and attentive from start to end. I’d say 3 stars out lf 5 are for their service throughout the dinner. Suggestion: start the second dinner service at 8:15pm instead of 8:00pm; the process flow between first and second service times are absolutely terribly designed. Given this is a omakase dinner, everyone finishes at the same time. When your first service time finishes at 8pm, don’t start the next service time at 8pm. Two dozen people for the second service time including us had to wait crammed at the small counter area, while the servers were frantically trying to process all the checks, clean tables, and show guests out the door. Servers were constantly apologetic but honestly pushing back the second service time tl 8:15pm would’ve done the magic. ”
“ Loved everything about it - our waitress Yan was so sweet and personable, the food was incredible to taste and look at (think The Menu without the tension), and I got to try so many new and delicious dishes! Also - the plum wine was divine and can't recommend it enough. Each round of courses is at a set time with a set number of people (goes for about 2 hours), so you need to make a reservation! ”
“ What a selection of unique flavors. The highlight was the citrus spice scallop. An amazing 18 course meal. Waitress did hit on me at the end tho. but in a cute way. This is my 2nd favorite spot out of 4 omakases i’ve been. ”
“ Most authentic omakase experience. No frills, but straight focus on quality dishes—seafood, meat, flavors all amazing. This is the spot. Don’t hesitate, book it for that special occasion or if you just want a couple hours of amazing food. Service was great. Recommend the bar seating to see all the prep. Not fancy necessarily, but that’s what makes this place great. It’s an awesome experience that feels like a Japanese hole in the wall. ”
“ My husband and I traveled all the way from New Mexico. We love food of all kinds from many cultures and have a pretty high expectations for food/restaurants and Umami did NOT disappoint. It is the best Japanese fusion Omakase restaurant in Boston. Every course is like a new amazing surprise. We chose the 18 course and we will definitely be back. The staff are amazing and so knowledgeable on what food we were eating. They took the time to get to know us and that was really special. ”