Umami – Japanese
Umami invites guests into a refined sanctuary where the art of the sea takes center stage through meticulously sliced cuts of buttery Otoro and shimmering Madai. The air carries the delicate essence of smoked bonito, while each bite—from the briny pop of ikura to the melt-on-the-tongue richness of marbled A5 Japanese Wagyu—celebrates the profound depth of flavor that gives the restaurant its name. It is a masterclass in precision and elegance, where traditional techniques elevate the finest seasonal ingredients into a transcendent dining experience.
62 East Main Street, Ashland OR https://umamiashland.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, halal, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, atkins, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, raw-food, alkaline, aip, carnivore, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Thursday - Monday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its tender and well-prepared dishes, guests frequently rave about the delicious burger and the high quality of the ingredients. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable and attentive service that makes it a top choice for special occasions, all set within a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
Menu
Current Specials
Available in Nigiri or Sashimi
- Shime Saba - $6 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madai (Seabream) - $6 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikura - $6 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- A5 Japanese Wagyu - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Kampachi - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Toro - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Toro - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Otoro (Bluefin Toro) - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni (Sea Urchin) - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Bonito - $6 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Bites
- Organic Edamame - $7: boiled soybeans in pods with sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Gyoza - $10: steamed or fried, served with balsamic citrus sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Agedashi Tofu - $8: tofu flash fried, bonito, tempura sauce, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Tempura - $15: mushroom, sweet potato, broccoli, onion, bell pepper, asparagus served with tempura soy Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $18: shrimp and veggies served with tempura soy Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Shumai - $8: steamed shrimp and pork dumplings served with balsamic citrus soy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Jalapeno - $15: sliced yellowtail drizzled with ponzu, topped with jalapeno, sriracha Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu - $12: panko fried chicken served with katsu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $13: 5 panko fried oysters served with katsu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Mussels - $13: 5 mussels baked with spicy mayo, eel sauce, topped with scallions, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Bomb - $12: half avocado stuffed with spicy tuna, tempura fried, drizzled with spicy mayo, eel sauce, masago, scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Kama - $18: seasoned yellowtail collar, grilled, served with spicy ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aji Furai - $13: horse mackerel deep-fried in breadcrumbs served with yuzu aioli (2 pcs) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Seaweed Salad - $7: over organic greens Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunomono - $14: cucumber, octopus, kani kama, shrimp, drizzled with sunomono sauce, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna or Salmon Poke - $18: Japanese pickles, cucumber, avocado, spicy ponzu served over organic greens Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $10: sliced avocado on top of organic greens served with ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umami Green Salad - $6: organic greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots served with ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tuna Salad - $17: organic greens, seared tuna, scallions, sesame seeds served with ginger dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $22: authentic Japanese curry served with potatoes, carrots, chicken katsu, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Curry - $21: fried or steamed organic tofu in authentic Japanese curry served with potatoes, carrots, rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki - $21: low-sodium; served with rice, shredded mixed cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki - $23: low-sodium; served with rice, shredded mixed cabbage Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Teriyaki - $20: fried or steamed organic tofu; served with rice, shredded mixed cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $22: onions, scallions, sesame oil, sambal chili, served with rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Chicken - $20: onions, scallions, sesame oil, sambal chili, served with rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Tofu - $19: organic tofu, onions, scallions, sesame oil, sambal chili, served with rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $17: rice noodles, eggs, bean sprouts, cabbage, onion, peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- A5 Japanese Wagyu Steak - $6: N.Y. Strip from Kagoshima Japan; cold smoked, sous vide, grilled Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen and Soups
- Spicy Seafood Korean Noodles - $24: fresh ramen noodles, seafood, sprouts, green onions, wakame, fried shallots, shitake mushrooms, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $18: pork base soup, roast pork, bean sprouts, corn, marinated egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, arugula Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $18: miso, pork base soup, roast pork, bean sprouts, corn, marinated egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $18: veggie base soup, roast pork, bean sprouts, corn, marinated egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi and Maki
- Maki Combo - $20: tuna roll, salmon roll, and cucumber roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Combo - $22: spicy tuna roll, spicy salmon roll, spicy hamachi roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Sampler - $17: 5 pcs of chef's choice fresh nigiri of the day Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Sampler - $28: 10 pcs of chef's choice fresh fillets of the day Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umami Roll - $18: tuna, cucumber, basil, topped with salmon, sweet chili, tobiko, japanese shredded chili and lime Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mango - $22: fried lobster, mango, cucumber, topped with salmon, tobiko, eel sauce, mango sauce, wrapped in soy paper Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Miso Soup - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steam Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mochi Ice Cream - $8: 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Passionate Pilgrim - $14: Basil, lime, cucumber, cilantro, lemongrass infused vodka, Thai chili infused vodka, passion fruit puree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cucumber Martini - $13: House infused cucumber vodka, fresh squeezed lime juice, touch of sweetness
- Melon Colada - $13: Malibu coconut rum, white rum, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, house coconut puree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Kabuki - $13: Maker's Mark, Drambuie, Luxardo Maraschino, lime juice, angostura bitters, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Rising Sun - $13: Three Olives Pomegranate, Stoli Razberi, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine float
- Lychee Martini - $14: Lychee sake, Fris vodka, lychee puree
- Ginza Spring - $13: Tanqueray, cucumber, cilantro, lime, touch of sweetness, topped with soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coconut Martini - $13: House coconut puree, Smirnoff Whipped Cream, Stoli Vanilla
Restaurants near Umami
- Matcha Boba House — Japanese
- Kobe — Japanese
- le petit café & crêperie — French
- Growler Guys — American
- Martolli's Hand Tossed Pizza — Italian
- Mix Bakeshop — American
- Harvey's Place — American
- Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine — American
- Simple Cafe — American
- Noble Coffee — American
- Alchemy Restaurant and Bar — American
- Chateaubrand 36 — Steakhouse
