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Umi Sake House

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2230 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

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Umi Sake House
Local(206) 374-8717

2230 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

http://www.umisakehouse.com

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The Open View

Bada Lounge is located in Washington. Located in the Belltown area, this restaurant is inexpensive. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Asian dishes. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and a full bar. This restaurant is good for groups.

Message From Umi Sake House

Seattle's Premier Sake and Sushi House

  • Group Dining
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night Bites

Umi is a premier Sake house located in the heart of Belltown. Our restaurant is a unique & sophisticated twist on the Japanese Izakaya style drinking & dining. Our restaurant is designed in a way that mirrors a Japanese country style house complete with a "back porch" as well as a "front porch". We offer over 45 premium sakes that are highlighted on our menu with many different Pan-Asian, Japanese, Sushi & Raw Bar dishes. Our extensive wine list and top shelf bar will compliment any menu item. We encourage you to place your large group reservation online & look forward to seeing you soon!

Expert Reviews of Umi Sake House

Citysearch | Casual Japanese Izakaya-style dining goes upscale at this trendy-but-welcoming Belltown sushi and sake house.

Recessed lighting, minimalist decor and a cool slate floor set the scene at this chic, urban sake house. The low-ceilinged bar space attracts Belltown trendseekers, while a quieter night can be had on the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/03/2008
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User Reviews of Umi Sake House

Yelp.com Review - by Kirk H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love it. One of the best Izakaya places in Seattle. A little pricey, but I guess that's normal for that sort of thing. Great atmosphere, service, food, drinks, etc.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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The best of the best

The best sushi place in town by far! Very cozy interior , good crowd, nice staff, outstanding food!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off, I have to admit, it's a little weird for me to walk into Umi without recollecting back to its previous self, the Bada Lounge. Back in my short lived debaucherous Belltown days, I used to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shekinah S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't expecting much since I'm not really a Belltown type of gal. I was pleasantly surprised by Umi. For one, it's WAY bigger than the modest entrance would lead you to believe. There are at…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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High quality, good service, fun and young urban crowd

Excellent sushi, unique presentation. Good service. A little loud, but great for a group of friends who want to be out on the town. We'll definitely go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The happy hour here is a really great deal. It doesn't take a lot of sushi for me to feel full, so I had a nice dinner with a nice cold beer for very little money. Get there early if you want to get…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tyler J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good lunch time sushi fix! Try any of the lunch specials but get there before noon, it can get a little busy and the service can become slow... especially if you're on an hour lunch!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Iris M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here for happy hour, but it was pretty good. I liked the short ribs a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love all their rolls. Okay fine maybe I haven't tried ALL their rolls.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dined out with a couple of friends. Heard good review from bro. Decided to check out. [ FOOD ] -- 4 --
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Visited Umi on a Monday night. This place has excellent sushi and sashimi! The waitstaff is very hip and most of them are quick to serve with a smile. Those are the highlights. I only gave it three…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerry W.

4.0 of 5 stars. There really should be a separate section on the Seattle Yelp for Happy Hour. If there was, Umi would be close to the top of the list. There is a very extensive sake menu, and a nice collection of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wondered what really deserves a five star review recently. There's typically going to be "better" food when you have more money to spend, but that's not always the case. How much does the service…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rolando L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The HH was okay. It was interesting to have fried sushi rolls. I've only really experienced this once in my life (Mexico, not exactly a sushi mecca). In essence, it was overpriced for average…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita L.

3.0 of 5 stars. all i remember was not to eat the spicy seafood soup...my friend got sick...but the sushi was alright! i know the drinks were good because we were feeling great that night!! haha
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went during happy hour, things were busy and a bit slower service then I like, but all in all, was happy with the end result.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by AxeMe A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stunning. Drink, eat, and rejoice. Umi is fantastic. 5 up, 5,000pts, advance to go, uno!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is simply one of the best sushi places in Seattle. Definitely try to go there during the happy hour times. You can't beat awesome sushi at cheaper prices! My favorite is the Bad Boy…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicous happy hour and cute waiters, but the most uncomfortable seats!
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monte C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Normally I give it 4 stars! I love it here, oyster shooters and straight up Sashimi! Typically you expect a Japanese sushi chef in a pricier place. Jose here is the master. Had a few shots of Patron…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin B.

5.0 of 5 stars. To round out my Seattle haunts, I absolutely have to mention Umi. They should call it Umami, because it is some savory goodness. Jose is usually our chef and he is a master. I had a few Sakes and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Miso hungry for Sushi. Sorry I couldn't help it and I'm sure it hurt your soul to read that. I can't say enough good things about this place. Great sushi and happy hour is one of the best in town.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by V G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I should've read up on Yelp about this place..we should've come during Happy Hour! Instead.. my husband and I had a late night dinner here on a weeknight when we were visiting Seattle last week. We got…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kay C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here only super late night and once for happy hour. The super late night is when you're out in Belltown and you want to satisfy that japanese/sushi craving. I'd probably rather go to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther K.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend in Seattle took me here twice in one night...it was that good. They have a late happy hour, which is pretty awesome. We got sashimi, a couple sushi rolls, and the short ribs. The sashimi was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Service was pretty bad. First off, it was happy-hour, so I'll admit that I wasn't expecting a fine dining experience, but I'd expected better. The waiter forgot one of our drinks, then when we asked…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason D.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best late-night dining hits and overall dining values in Seattle. The Sun-Thurs late night happy hour is burning hot. $5 hot sake pitchers, $3.50 sushi (try the bad boy roll - just great)…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nari k.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dear Safa S. It's not unusual that you were chared the 18% gratuity...it has happened to me and a couple of my friends (4 top) where we were charged an auto grat but our party was not larger than…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't live in Seatlle, so I don't know if your sushi is always this kick-ass or if Umi is more stellar than most. But seriously, BEST. SUSHI. EVER. I know that probably doesn't mean much coming from…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronald V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! The atmosphere, the service, the decor, and of course the sushi! Now that my friend works here, we go quite often. It's actually an expensive habit. I need to cut back lol!
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by s s.

1.0 of 5 stars. Horrible. Sushi for both happy hour and regular menu are decent but are rediculusly over priced. For 6 rolls, drinks and 2 deserts bill was 160 plus they forced us to pay 18 percent tip and they only…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob G.

2.0 of 5 stars. We have been to Japan and there are much better Japanese restaurants in Seattle for a much lower price. Try Maneki or Kaname in the International District. Two stars: one for the sake selection, the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John V.

5.0 of 5 stars. My return to Sushi was well worth the long wait.... It is true, I swore off sushi for about 3 months, since I had a "bad" reaction. Granted I was a sushi whore for a long time, perhaps I just over did…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE HAPPY HOUR! *1 sashimi plate (2 pcs of each of white fish, salmon, tuna, albacore and 1 piece of shrimp)
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great!!! food!!! To bad it was so noisy that I will not return.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Amazing sushi !!!!

I visited Umi Sake house few weeks ago and since then I have been wanting to visit it ever night. The sushi here is the best in Seattle, or probably the best in US. Crunchy lizard, Flaming Tuna and the Lobster...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very fun and many different types of rolls. Definitely order any of the special rolls...cant go wrong. I love any spicy roll and theirs are good and they have a good selection of them. Agedashi…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Grilled Garlic Short Ribs were very good (they were basically Korean BBQ) The Crispy Prawns were kinda crazy ( they had fried noodles wrapped all around) A mess to eat !! My fave was the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Martha M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was in town for business. My niece lives in Seattle and took us here since it is her favorite place to eat. I was surprised that it didn't smell like a "sushi' place. I was then surprised at how…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Umi a few times for HH, but I wanted to have dinner here before I wrote a full meal deal of a review. I was able to dine there last night with a couple of 'Rockstars' and it was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denice M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I haven't written a review of one of my favorite sushi places yet. Actually, it is probably good because now that I have been a "regular" here for 2 years now, my review has gone from…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. HUGE rolls, and good variety. We're really picky about our fish and rolls, so it's a pretty good deal for the amount of food to price ratio. Good ambiance, great indoor decor, happy hour happens…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum, yum yum. My wonderful husband took me to Umi after a particularly emotional "family day" and did it ever soothe my aching soul. It was Father's Day, and we arrived at about 8pm. The restaurant…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Umi is sushi (at least to me). Everytime I go to Seattle, Umi is on the priority list. As stated in previous posts, their happy hour is fantastic and cheap! Dinner is a bit pricier, but when you…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki T.

3.0 of 5 stars. No students are suggested to go. They have many kind of sake and vary kinds of rolls and sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Happy Hour was da bomb here. Umi offers a good variety of foods and drinks at a little under half off and the best part is that happy hour runs late here making it possible for working people to get a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Best sushi I've ever had!

My first real experience with sushi was at Umi Sake House and has since never been surpassed. The fish was very fresh and the rolls were amazing. I recommend the California Crunch. This place is very busy so I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Probably has to be my favorite place in Seattle for sushi. Albeit there are some other good ones, I just haven't found them yet. Happy hour is awesome, lots of great choices for even better prices.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

5.0 of 5 stars. To: Mel From: Diana
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow! Very good sushi, probably one of the best I've had. A little spendy but i would say worth it. Very large Sake selection that was almost overwhelming. I will for sure be coming back as soon as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friends treated me for a birthday dinner here and I had a great time. We got the crispy calamari, and three rolls: suzie rosie (I really liked this one), mango tango (more dessert-ish but still…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Nice happy hour!

They have a great thing going on from 4 to 6pm....quality sushi at low prices.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I FOUND NEMO!!!! And he was pretty damn tasty. Hands down, best sushi place in Washington State.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Greta D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Happy hour is fantastic. You might have to wait a bit to get on the front porch (it has 4 tables) but it's worth it as happy hour on the porch lasts until 8 pm. Sashimi sampler ($10) - is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Outstanding happy hour! Went here on Friday and we tried a bunch of stuff off the happy hour menu. Some of the highlights included the sashimi set which offered a nice sampling, the calamari and I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Breanna K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE UMI!! Their sushi is the best. Their rolls are imaginative and delicious. Love their special fresh rolls. They also have an amazing happy hour. Two people can eat and drink for about $40 and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by yin y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Five five-star reviews in a row?! It's that good!
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Delilah R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been a handful of times but more recently, I celebrated a friends engagement and attended her Bachelorette party here at UMI. The vibe is always relaxed though your eyes witness it busy 3/4 of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mouth's watering already from the thought of it! My absolute favorite hour of joy for fresh raw fish that makes my tongue dance. The sashimi - OMG, can I say orgasmic? My staple: yellowtail, albacore,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mischa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think I just found my new favourite Japanese restaurant. Arrived at around 8 on a Friday and had a 45 minute wait. Once we were seated it took almost half an hour before we could get a server to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Not too bad

I have only been to Umi once, that was enough for me. The food wasn't too bad but for what you get it is pretty over priced. The service was not that great but the ambiance is wonderful. It has such a chic...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by douglas h.

3.0 of 5 stars. Happy Hour Tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Minotaur N.

3.0 of 5 stars. sushi is ma-ma but a little spendy! come during happy hour for the deals and you'll leave happy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Umi has everything going for it. From the decor to the food, it is just well put together. After making Saturday night reservations for four mid-day we arrived and were seated right away. The place…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leah B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Umi Sake House is probably one of my absolute favorite happy hours in Seattle. The restaurant is divided into different areas and each one has a different feeling. Umi supplies you with some…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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LOVE UMI!!!

I LOVE UMI!!!... The flavors are so unique and the fish is fresh. Try the camamari salade... It'll knock your socks off!!!...The cocktails are divine.. What more can you ask for!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sooooo dang good, but the rolls are really large: every group always orders too many and then we stuff ourselves because we get to feeling invincible on our sushi high...then it is painful. So: too…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissi K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Easily my favorite sushi place. I've only ever been for late night Sunday happy hours but they've been spot on everytime. I love the salmon crunch the best, but their spider rolls are fantastic too. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess J.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is easily the worst sushi I have ever had. Picked out a couple of their fancy rolls and 3 sake (salmon) nigiri. It was absolutely terrible. I judge a sushi house on how good the sake nigiri is,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna R.

2.0 of 5 stars. A girl I work with pestered me to try this place because it's her "favorite." I've had sushi all over town, and I'm always in search of the best sashimi, so I was looking forward to trying Umi. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by meghan c.

5.0 of 5 stars. This sushi restaurant is pretty humble from the entrance on 1st Ave, but the ambiance inside is definitely everything that one could want in a sake house. The waitstaff is extremely knowledgeable about…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Umi three times for happy hour and dinner and each time is a memorable experience. The food: Amazing
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I agree with Mitzie - the Bad Boy is oh-so-good, and I'm not a fan of teh rolls. Everything else? Not so much. I was totally expecting perfection here because so many people had recommended it to me,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a huge fan of Izakayas and this one proves to be great as well. Came here for happy hour with my friends and they had an extensive happy hour menu. The sashimi is just so fresh and delicious and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mandi r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing. That about sums up Umi. The atmosphere is great; they have a great indoor patio with sky lights and plants. It's WAY bigger than it looks from the street. The service is courteous and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Happy hour runs until 8pm and the happy hour menu is delicious and affordable. The salmon sashimi don (rice bowl) and a bad boy roll makes for a happy Marina. There's usually a 30-minute wait and a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mae T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here 3 times (total). It's been awhile & I miss my dang sushi!! I love the fact that I can come here at like 11 and it's still open & they have great selections from their happy hour menu.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fawn P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here for a late dinner on a Thursday night and happily discovered the late night happy hour (11-1 am). The food and drinks were 4 stars. Tried a few kinds of saki cocktails which were delish! We…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Such a great spot to grab sushi anytime of the day! Particularly great for happy hour! It last from 4-8pm. 4-6 anywhere in the restaurant and 6-8 only at the front tables or bar. Best to get there…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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My taste buds water just thinking about UMI

Umi is simply the best Sushi in Seattle!!! I have been eating Sushi for 23 years and I think Umi is my favorite place in Seattle by far. I've tried all the other well known places but nothing has even come...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nnylster t.

5.0 of 5 stars. Umi, umi, umi! I've been meaning to pay this place a visit for quite some time now. I finally got around to it last week.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not only is Umi overrated, the sushi is bordering on gross. The fish is fresh and high quality - don't get me wrong - but all of the rolls are covered with spicy mayo and often deep fried. Forget…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Giselle C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Man they have really good sushi. I ordered several things. I don't remember their names, but it was really good! It's kind of pricey but it was worth it. Good place to drink and socialize too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Good food, bad waitress

This was the first time I'd been to Umi for happy hour. Earlier in the year we had dinner there with another couple and had a great time. Service and food were great. We tend to follow Billy wherever he goes....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best sushi in Seattle, hands down! Some of the priciest I've ever personally witnessed, but you can still find me there at least once a week... One recommendation, depending on your preferences (if…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Good sushi rolls, terrible coffee tables

We had a bad experience recently DESPITE having reservations at Umi Sake House. Four of us were to shown not to a table, but two tiny loveseats facing a coffee table. This was definitely not what we wanted....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah c.

4.0 of 5 stars. the first "cool" place i've been to since moving up here to washington. the happy hour here is fantastic! the prices are great and the sushi is extremely fresh. i haven't paid for sushi in like 7…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nutmeg Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Me like this place and definitely would go back... but only for happy hour. It was pretty packed for HH, but the nice bartender kept an eye out for a table for us. I had the hakutsuru junmai sake.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zarkle B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is SUPERB! The fish is awesome and they have tons of fantastic sushi rolls. They also have a great selection of non-sushi items for people who aren't so fond of raw fish. Their sake…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rowena D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The happy hour is great here. The HH menu includes many sushi items. There are also appetizers like tempura and calamari on the menu too. I ordered Sushi Set B with tuna, albacore, salmon and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather O.

4.0 of 5 stars. -excellent happy hour -a little pricey otherwise, but worth it
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerry T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place for sushi. Fresh Fish and great sushi rolls. I went here with 3 of my friends and everyone has a great time. I ordered the Salmon Sashimi and the Trantula Extreme (spicy version of the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Semi-mod Asian-NY fusion decor, great atmosphere, value, fresh food, good sized portions, decent service, and right next to Amber, Tia Lou's and Belltown Billiards. There are better sushi joints for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Fatty Sushi For Fat Prices

Not only is Umi overrated, the sushi is bordering on gross. The fish is fresh and high quality - don't get me wrong - but all of the rolls are covered with spicy mayo and often deep fried. Forget about getting...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisa Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Happy hour at Umi is great, and the best part is that it goes until 8:00 if you sit at the bar! Sapporos were only $3.50 and the happy hour food was amazing! We got the garlic spareribs, the spicy…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Belltown hotspot. Definitely frequent here a lot! For HH, dinner, or just hangout with friends over the weekend and get some drinks. HH runs till 8pm! When I have a sushi craving, I come here. Aside…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nigel H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The roll are ever so yummy here and on top of that, they have a great happy hour. Super cheap, super good. Hands down, this place has the best sushi I have tasted in town. It's a good place to go with…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. This is what I believe the best sushi place in belltown. It's not ridiculously overpriced and they just have really fresh sushi. I took my friends here that are Anti-Sushi and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love UMI. UMI is my favorite sushi place downtown. I went there to celebrate my birthday on 7/7/07 and it was a big occassion, not just for me but for lots of people at the restaurant. They had…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Totally impressed - great service, amazing happy hour prices and fantastic food. The servings are huge, waiter/esses are attentive and efficient, and the environment is great. Having grown up in Japan…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I Love Umi Sake House. Excellent Fresh Sushi, and Excellent Service
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tai T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a big fan of Umi for Happy Hour (HH) and specifically for sushi, drinks, and happiness not ending until 8pm! Sit at the bar for instant service. The fish is fresh and sake is great... And you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Update: Awesome happy hour, If you go to the front bar you can eat the same great food, from 4 to 8pm everyday....so worth it! Very awesome try the sushi b or sushi a ....on the bar happy hour menu. We…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arnnie S.

1.0 of 5 stars. First off, I am a huge sushi fan. It's one of my favorite foods to eat, outside of my ethnic background. Granted, I got into sushi because of these neo-maki-zushi because I was always afraid of eating…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have I not written a review about this place yet??? Unbelievable! This place was my fondest memory while visiting Seattle [[seeing my friend not included =P]]. We went here in celebration of our…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by caritta l.

3.0 of 5 stars. While visiting Seattle, my boyfriend and I grabbed dinner here on a Sunday night with another couple. The place had a hip atmosphere and the decor was nice. We were sat, in couches, near a mini…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Farah F.