Umami Sushi – Japanese
This vibrant destination pulses with modern energy, inviting guests to explore a culinary landscape where traditional Japanese foundations meet bold, contemporary flair. Diners feast on architectural marvels like the Tokyo Tower and zesty Poke Nachos, while delicate cuts of Black Albacore and buttery Heavenly Escolar melt on the tongue amidst an atmosphere of playful sophistication. From the sizzle of sautéed edamame to the savory comfort of golden takoyaki, every plate is a sensory celebration designed to surprise and delight the adventurous palate.
700 North LBJ Drive, San Marcos TX 78666 https://umamiumami.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, glp1, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, south-beach, atkins, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests at Umami appreciate the reliable and steady service that ensures a smooth dining experience from start to finish. Reviewers highlight the comfortable atmosphere as a suitable backdrop for a casual dinner, noting that the establishment consistently
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Grenade - $9.95: Choice of tuna & salmon marinated & stuffed w/ avocado & choice of sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Albacore - $10.95: Seared albacore tuna topped w/ponzu sauce & black garlic Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heavenly Escolar - $10.95: Escolar topped w/ spicy ponzu, salt, honey wasabi & garlic chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Fever - $11.95: Yellow tail topped w/ ponzu sauce & Thai chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Nachos - $12.95: Nacho chips w/ marinated tuna, avocado, spicy mayo, eel sauce, seasoning & shredded nori Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tokyo Tower - $14.95: Rice, crab delight, cucumber, avocado, honey wasabi, tobiko, tuna Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Edamame - $4.95: Steamed soybeans w/salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, 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
- Sautéed Edamame - $5.95: Sautéed soy beans w/ unsalted butter, garlic, & soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $6.95: Deep-fried octopus ball topped w/ eel sauce, kewpie mayo, & bonito flakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Idako Yaki - $6.95: Marinated baby octopus Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $6.95: Japanese style deep-fried tofu w/ dashi sauce & radish topped w/ nori kizami Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karrage - $10.95: Japanese style deep-fried chicken served w/ yuzu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chashu Bun - $10.95: Japanese braised pork belly on hitata bun w/ cabbage, eel sauce & kewpie mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $9.95: Deep-fried shrimp & onion served w/tempura sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Tempura - $10.95: Deep-fried squid served w/ yuzu sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Tempura - $9.95: Variety of deep-fried vegetables served w/ tempura sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $6.95: Six pieces of pan-fried dumplings | Choice of veggie, chicken, or seafood Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Gyoza - $7.95: Six pieces of deep-fried dumplings | Choice of veggie, chicken, or seafood Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Build Your Own Bowl - $15.95: Choice of protein (Tofu, Tuna, Salmon, Crab, Beef), toppings, and sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Bowl - $12.95: Assorted vegetables and rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Sashimi Combos
- Three-Five Sashimi Combo - $14.95: 3 pcs sashimi served w/ 5 pcs of nigiri, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Six-Five Sashimi Combo - $15.95: 6 pcs sashimi served w/ 5 pcs of nigiri, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nine-Five Sashimi Combo - $16.95: 9 pcs sashimi served w/ 5 pcs of nigiri, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali-Five Sushi Combo - $12.95: Crab stick, cucumber & avocado roll w/ 5 pcs nigiri, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna-Five Sushi Combo - $12.95: Spicy tuna, cucumber & avocado roll w/ 5 pcs nigiri, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Spicy-Five Sushi Combo - $13.95: California roll w/ spicy tuna & salmon, 5 pcs nigiri, miso soup, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roll Combo - $12.95: Choice of 2 rolls: California, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, Philadelphia, Texan, Flaky, Spicy Flaky, Salmon, Tuna, or Cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Bento Boxes
- Chicken Teriyaki Bento - $12.95: Grilled chicken over rice w/teriyaki sauce, miso soup, salad, Fire Cracker & California Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Bento - $13.95: Korean style marinated beef over rice, miso soup, salad, Fire Cracker & California Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki Bento - $16.95: Grilled salmon over rice w/teriyaki sauce, miso soup, salad, Fire Cracker & California Roll Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $4.95: Mixed vegetables w/ miso dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $5.95: Seaweed salad w/ ponzu dressing topped w/ radish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wasabi Cucumber Salad - $5.95: Sliced cucumber w/ sunomono dressing topped w/ radish sprouts & wasabi tobiko Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Sake - $5: Ozeki, Junmai
- Sake Bomb - $12: Large Ozeki Sake w/20 oz Kirin Ichiban
- Asahi Beer - $4.5: 12oz bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cavit Merlot - $7: Red wine from Italy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cavit Pinot Grigio - $7: White wine from Italy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Umami Sushi
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect a budget-friendly Japanese restaurant with reliable service, a comfortable atmosphere, and diverse high-protein menu options.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include the Tokyo Tower, Poke Nachos, Black Albacore, Heavenly Escolar, and savory appetizers like takoyaki and sautéed edamame.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Japanese restaurant offers a comfortable atmosphere and reliable service, though it maintains a moderate 3.0/5 average rating.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests appreciate the reliable, steady service and the comfortable atmosphere that provides a suitable backdrop for a casual dinner.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Umami Sushi has an average rating of 3.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Black Albacore and Heavenly Escolar accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including low-carb, high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, and pescatarian requirements.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Umami Sushi accommodates mixed diets with high-protein, dairy-free, and pescatarian options like the Nine-Five Sashimi Combo and Agedashi Tofu.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Umami Sushi offers a comfortable and vibrant atmosphere suitable for a casual dinner, though it maintains a 3.0/5 average rating.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Umami Sushi.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data for Umami Sushi does not include a specific physical address or geographic location.
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