Umai

$$ • Japanese

Hours:
224 Newbury St, Boston
(617) 262-2228

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Umai Reviews

Restaurantji Rating
3.9 (51)
Restaurantji Rating

Sushi was good, we really enjoyed the Newbury Roll and the Dragon Roll (pictured). Service was slow and the place was really tightly packed. We ordered the edamame and got a tiny portion… half of what you would expect a normal portion to be, wouldn’t get again. Good sushi, recommend those bento boxes that seemed to be a much better value for your money.

Restaurantji Rating

This is a staple must go restaurant for my sisters and I everytime we visit Boston. (We're from NYC) Their sushi quality is super fresh and their Baked Alaska Tuna Maki is absolutely amazing -- super buttery melt in your mouth quality. I always order that one, witht the Butterfly Maki and one new to try everytime (This year I tried the Prudential which was excellent). We've been here once every year for the past 8 years and the quality is still the same as we remember it each...read full review

Restaurantji Rating

Great food and okayish service. I ordered veggie tempura and a Newbury Maki. The tempura was the best I’ve had in awhile with Umai putting a variety of veggies in the appetizer. The Newbury Maki was good, a decent size, rice nicely cooked, and the whole thing tasted good. Loved the play with textures from the tempura pieces, salmon, avocado, and small roe.I was surprised miso nor a small salad was served after I ordered, but maybe those are only given alongside bigger entrees,...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11:30AM - 10PM
Tuesday 11:30AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11:30AM - 10PM
Thursday 11:30AM - 10PM
Friday 11:30AM - 10:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM - 10:30PM
Sunday 11:30AM - 10PM
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