Umai Sushi & Hibachi – Japanese
The rhythmic clatter of spatulas on the hibachi grill and the delicate precision of the sushi bar converge in a high-energy space where culinary theater meets artistic presentation. Vibrant, jewel-toned cocktails like the Mango Paradise and chilled cucumber sake provide a refreshing counterpoint to the savory sizzle of the kitchen, inviting diners to linger over artfully plated rolls and steaming plates of grilled fare. Whether gathered around the theatrical flames of a communal table or tucked away with a crisp Sapporo, guests find a spirited atmosphere that transforms Japanese-inspired dining into a glowing, celebratory occasion.
South Atkinson Road https://www.umaigrayslake.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, keto, halal, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, atkins, gerd, tlc, aip, renal, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, zone, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and welcoming service, guests frequently praise the attentive staff who ensure a seamless dining experience. Standout dishes include the perfectly crispy main courses that diners rave about for their satisfying texture. Reviewers highlight the warm neighborhood feel, noting that it is an excellent addition to the local dining scene for those seeking a friendly and intimate environment.
Menu
Cocktails
- Umai Sunrise - $23 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Happy Berry - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Tropical Drinks
- Mai Tai - $11
- Mango Paradise - $10
Martinis
- Pear Martini - $12
- Lemon Drop Martini - $12
Sake
- Small Hot Sake - $10
- Ty Ku Cucumber Sake - $18
Beer
- Corona Extra - $4.5
- Sapporo - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Wine
- Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir - $28 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ruffino Pinot Grigio (Glass) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
Appetizers
- Gyoza - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Chicken Nugget - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Scallop - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Boat - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, lunch
- Tuna Tartar - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Cucumber Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Rolls
- Avocado Roll - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kampyo Roll - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Roll - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philadelphia Roll - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Roll - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- TNT Roll - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umai Roll - $15: spicy tuna, avocado, eel sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grayslake Roll - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Entrees
- Sushi Regular - $22 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Deluxe - $32 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ume Don - $25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri & Sashimi
- Tuna (Nigiri) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon (Nigiri) - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon (Nigiri) - $8.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid (Sashimi) - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel (Sashimi) - $5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mackerel (Sashimi) - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hibachi Entrees
- Hibachi Chicken - $20 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hibachi Shrimp - $26 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hibachi Scallop - $28 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hibachi Chicken & Steak - $24 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hibachi Steak & Salmon - $25 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Kitchen Entrees
- Chicken Teriyaki - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen, Noodles & Rice
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $15 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fried Rice - $15.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Noodle - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fried Rice - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Roll - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mochi - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Tempura Banana - $5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fried Ice Cream - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Lunch Specials
- Lunch Angry Roll - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Lunch Bento Box: Hibachi Chicken - $12 Available at: lunch
- Lunch Hibachi Vegetable - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: lunch
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