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Umami Omakase - Umami Omakase, Cambridge, MA

Umami Omakase

4.8
4.8
115 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
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19:00
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Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Umami Omakase and Sake Bar
Best Sushi of 2021 & 2023 Awards
Top 50 restaurants in Boston
Cambridge MA
Seafood. Japanese food, Beer and Wine
Chef Tasting Menu:
Miso Soup
Sashimi Plates
Sushi Nigiri
Toro
Japanese Fish; Madai. Kinmedai. Shima-Aji. Kamasu. Akayagara. Hotate. Hokkaido Uni. Kanpachi. Salmon. Unagi. Tuna. Ikura. Tibiko.
Caviar
Japnaese A5 Wagyu Beef
Foie Gras
Truffle
Kitchen specials; Duck breast. Chawanmushi
Hand Roll / Chirashi bowl
Umami Dessert
Sake Tasting/ Pairings
Fine dinging
High end restaurant
Special day, Special dinner
Occasion celebration. Birthday. Anniversary. Graduation. Marriage dinner.
Influencer welcome
Catering. Group reservation. Family and kids. Work dinner. Company party.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 868-2121
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gary Lei

Experiences

  • Experience 15 Courses (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.)

    US$138.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Price isn't including alcohol, tax, and 6% Kitchen Appreciation Fee, this fee will go to benefit our Sushi chefs, kitchen staff and managers that help out with the Omakase experience. This fee can be waived if you're not satisfied with your dining experience. Soup · Sashimi Plates · Assorted Sushi · Japanese Fishes · Toro · Caviar · Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef · Foie Gras · Truffle · Kitchen Special · Hand Roll · Umami Dessert
    Experience 15 Courses (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.) photo
  • Umami 18 Coures (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.)

    US$168.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Price isn't including alcohol, tax, and 6% Kitchen Appreciation Fee, this fee will go to benefit our Sushi chefs, kitchen staff and managers that help out with the Omakase experience. This fee can be waived if you're not satisfied with your dining experience. Soup · Sashimi Plates · Langoustine · Assorted Sushi · Japanese Fishes · Toro · Caviar · Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef · Foie Gras · Truffle · Kitchen Specials · Hand Roll · Umami Dessert
    Umami 18 Coures (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.) photo
  • Umami 18 Course (Fri. Sat. Holidays)

    US$178.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Price isn't including alcohol, tax, and 6% Kitchen Appreciation Fee, this fee will go to benefit our Sushi chefs, kitchen staff and managers that help out with the Omakase experience. This fee can be waived if you're not satisfied with your dining experience. Soup · Sashimi Plates · Langoustine · Assorted Sushi · Japanese Fishes · Toro · Caviar · Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef · Foie Gras · Truffle · Kitchen Specials · Hand Roll · Umami Dessert
    Umami 18 Course (Fri. Sat. Holidays) photo

What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Boston

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umami Omakase offers an extraordinary dining experience with "incredible food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "thoughtfully prepared" and "innovative" dishes in an intimate setting. The chef's skillful presentation and the "harmonious blend of flavors" make each visit memorable. Ideal for special occasions, it's a standout omakase spot in Boston.
115 Reviews
  1. Clifford

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love omakase. It is not a value proposition, but a very fun, special night. Umami Omakase was fun but the four of us agreed the food was "just ok". Many of the dishes had high quality fish but the combinations just didn't taste good.

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  2. James

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    18 courses of pure bliss prepared lovingly in front of you

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  3. gabrielle

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The omakase restaurant was an amazing and unique experience. The chef's selection of dishes was incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared, each bite offering a new and delightful flavor. The intimate setting and personalized service made the evening truly special, creating a memorable dining experience that stands out. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an inviting ambiance. Watching the chef skillfully prepare each course right in front of us added an element of excitement and appreciation for the artistry involved. The progression of flavors and textures was perfectly balanced, showcasing a harmonious blend of traditional techniques and innovative touches. Every dish told a story, from the delicate sashimi to the rich, flavorful broths. The attention to detail and dedication to quality were evident in every aspect of the meal. It wasn't just dining; it was an immersive culinary journey that left us eagerly anticipating the next visit.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, once in a lifetime kind of experience! Extremely great service and quality of sushi.

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  5. Zachary

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Absolutely amazing restaurant. The freshest, most delicious fish and sushi one could imagine. Starters if soup and closer with desert makes for a full meal. Each item was small and focused on a specific taste while the whole meal left us feeling filled. Would recommend to anyone.

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  6. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Simply sensational. Each piece of fish is a work of art and the most scrumptious taste imaginable. Gary, the Head Chef, is charming and gracious and the entire staff works hard to make the dining visit memorable.

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  7. May

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful evening! The food was absolutely delicious (sometimes we have had less than ideal omakase experiences elsewhere, when the food was almost TOO innovative and actually not that delicious!) and the chef and team were so warm, engaging and pleasant. Our family had a great time. We will definitely go again for special occasions. Highly recommend!!

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  8. Ben

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place with some great food. Staff was very helpful and explained everything we ate. I have an issue how they calculate the suggested tip. They charge a 6% kitchen fee and then they base the suggested gratuity off the total amount for everything including this fee. It felt a little shady. Just pay people more and build the tips into the price of the dinner.

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  9. Peter

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff was great about describing the dishes and showing us the types of fish we were eating. The food was delicious and the staff very personable. Definitely sit at the counter so you can watch the show.

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  10. Susan

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is such a lovely, delicious, friendly, authentic-meets-innovative, cozy, and service-oriented omakase spot. We enjoyed 18 courses over 2 hours on a Friday night, including their elevated sake pairing. Each course was explained in detail (including the origin of the fish), artfully prepared, and mouthwateringly good! The service was excellent - they kept the food coming at a regular pace but without making us feel rushed. They were so helpful with recommendations on sake and very patient and friendly as we shared stories from our visits to Japan. (Insert eye-roll here!) Besides the excellent overall quality of the food and service, what we appreciated so much was the fact that Umami Omakase accommodated (and on short notice) one of our party who is a vegetarian and has a couple of food allergies. I don't know if there's another omakase place in Boston that will do so - - some of the other new "hot spots" will not account for allergies or substitutions and tell vegetarians not to bother making reservations. At Umami Omakase, our vegetarian enjoyed both variations from the regular menu as well as unique dishes. Tempura, noodles, vegetables, soups, oh my! The chef and waitresses were so kind - continually checking to make sure all was okay and offering to replace any dish that wasn't a hit. (Note: They were all amazing.) If there was any complaint, it was that there was too much food! We ended the evening with a mango mousse that struck the perfect balance of tart & sweet, fruit & creamy. We sat at a regular table (really nice) but might try the sushi bar next time - that group looked like they were having a great time! Easy street parking on Mass Ave in Cambridge. Delicious, authentic food with a twist. Top-notch service that puts the customer first. There's a reason Umami Omakase is so highly rated and is one of the more established omakase spots in Greater Boston!

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FAQs

Umami Omakase offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 868-2121.

Umami Omakase is rated 4.8 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

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Google Map for Umami Omakase

2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1831

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gary Lei
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    Gluten-free Options
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