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, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, plant-based, low-fat, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, carnivore, raw-food, tlc, detox, aip, volumetrics, alkaline, low-fodmap, renal, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan

Currently closed

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.

Shime Saba - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Madai (Seabream) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Ikura - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
A5 Japanese Wagyu - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Kampachi - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
Salmon Toro - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Hamachi Toro - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Otoro (Bluefin Toro) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Uni (Sea Urchin) - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Smoked Bonito - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free

Small Bites

Organic Edamame - $7: boiled soybeans in pods with sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Pork Gyoza - $10: steamed or fried, served with balsamic citrus sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Organic Agedashi Tofu - $8: tofu flash fried, bonito, tempura sauce, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Veggie Tempura - $15: mushroom, sweet potato, broccoli, onion, bell pepper, asparagus served with tempura soy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Shrimp Tempura - $18: shrimp and veggies served with tempura soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Shrimp Shumai - $8: steamed shrimp and pork dumplings served with balsamic citrus soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Yellowtail Jalapeno - $15: sliced yellowtail drizzled with ponzu, topped with jalapeno, sriracha Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
Chicken Katsu - $12: panko fried chicken served with katsu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Fried Oysters - $13: 5 panko fried oysters served with katsu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Baked Mussels - $13: 5 mussels baked with spicy mayo, eel sauce, topped with scallions, sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
Avocado Bomb - $12: half avocado stuffed with spicy tuna, tempura fried, drizzled with spicy mayo, eel sauce, masago, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Hamachi Kama - $18: seasoned yellowtail collar, grilled, served with spicy ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
Aji Furai - $13: horse mackerel deep-fried in breadcrumbs served with yuzu aioli (2 pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Salads

Seaweed Salad - $7: over organic greens Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
Sunomono - $14: cucumber, octopus, kani kama, shrimp, drizzled with sunomono sauce, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Atkins, Raw-Food, Volumetrics
Tuna or Salmon Poke - $18: Japanese pickles, cucumber, avocado, spicy ponzu served over organic greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Avocado Salad - $10: sliced avocado on top of organic greens served with ginger dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Umami Green Salad - $6: organic greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots served with ginger dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
Seared Tuna Salad - $17: organic greens, seared tuna, scallions, sesame seeds served with ginger dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb

Main Courses

Chicken Katsu Curry - $22: authentic Japanese curry served with potatoes, carrots, chicken katsu, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Tofu Curry - $21: fried or steamed organic tofu in authentic Japanese curry served with potatoes, carrots, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Chicken Teriyaki - $21: low-sodium; served with rice, shredded mixed cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat
Salmon Teriyaki - $23: low-sodium; served with rice, shredded mixed cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Tofu Teriyaki - $20: fried or steamed organic tofu; served with rice, shredded mixed cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Mongolian Beef - $22: onions, scallions, sesame oil, sambal chili, served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Mongolian Chicken - $20: onions, scallions, sesame oil, sambal chili, served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Mongolian Tofu - $19: organic tofu, onions, scallions, sesame oil, sambal chili, served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Pad Thai - $17: rice noodles, eggs, bean sprouts, cabbage, onion, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
A5 Japanese Wagyu Steak - $6: N.Y. Strip from Kagoshima Japan; cold smoked, sous vide, grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free

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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Tonkotsu Ramen - $18: pork base soup, roast pork, bean sprouts, corn, marinated egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Miso Ramen - $18: miso, pork base soup, roast pork, bean sprouts, corn, marinated egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Shoyu Ramen - $18: veggie base soup, roast pork, bean sprouts, corn, marinated egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Sushi and Maki

Maki Combo - $20: tuna roll, salmon roll, and cucumber roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
Spicy Combo - $22: spicy tuna roll, spicy salmon roll, spicy hamachi roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Sushi Sampler - $17: 5 pcs of chef's choice fresh nigiri of the day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Sashimi Sampler - $28: 10 pcs of chef's choice fresh fillets of the day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Umami Roll - $18: tuna, cucumber, basil, topped with salmon, sweet chili, tobiko, japanese shredded chili and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Lobster Mango - $22: fried lobster, mango, cucumber, topped with salmon, tobiko, eel sauce, mango sauce, wrapped in soy paper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Sides

Miso Soup - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
Sushi Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Steam Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic

Desserts

Chocolate Lava Cake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Mochi Ice Cream - $8: 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Beverages

Passionate Pilgrim - $14: Basil, lime, cucumber, cilantro, lemongrass infused vodka, Thai chili infused vodka, passion fruit puree
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
Kabuki - $13: Maker's Mark, Drambuie, Luxardo Maraschino, lime juice, angostura bitters, orange bitters
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
Coconut Martini - $13: House coconut puree, Smirnoff Whipped Cream, Stoli Vanilla