Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

Fantastic little gem of a place! I came here for restaurant week with my friend and we both agreed we can’t believe we’ve never been here before. Very nice environment inside as you step down into the restaurant. The service was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was great, of course. I got the salmon tartare, the NY strip steak, and the mango ice cream and mochi for dessert.

I tried their Omakase in a group setting, we had a private room and shared plates, so it was a bit different from the smaller group experience. I believe they take reservations for Omakase only. You can also order from their regular à la carte menu as well. Out of all the dishes, the most memorable ones for me were the fish liver since it’s not a common ingredient, and the mini squids, both of which were delicious. Other than those, I think most of what we had are also available on the regular menu. The chef also came out to prepare hand rolls for us in person, making sure the seaweed stay ed crisp and fresh as we ate.

Went for restaurant week for 2. Sat at the bar. Fresh/flavorful fish and good selection of beer. Friendly and good service from Alex, tito, and Kenny. Would love to come back.

Very good food and service. Our server, Alex, knew the menu very well and was able to explain all items we had questions about. My fiancee has a lot of food allergies, and they were able to accommodate them very well.

Just had the most incredible omakase in Philly! The chef is a true artist—every piece of nigiri was perfectly crafted and exploded with flavor. You can really feel his passion and skill. To top it off, the manager was incredibly welcoming and kind, which made the whole evening feel special. This place is a gem. I will definitely be coming back again soon!