Umami Omakase

4.8

102 Reviews

$50 and over

Sushi

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining areas

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
Website
http://www.umamiomakase.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Gary Lei

Location
2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1831
Area
Cambridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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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
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 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

What 102 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Boston
Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Umami Omakase offers an "amazing omakase experience" with "incredible tasting menus" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "creative, beautiful, and delicious" dishes, often prepared with fish flown in from Japan. This intimate dining experience is perfect for special occasions, with staff who are "caring and attentive." Highly recommended for sushi enthusiasts.

102 Reviews

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Gene
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food quality very good, and surely Boston’s best value omakase (given the other choice, O Ya, has become preposterously overpriced in the last few years. But compared to omakase in other cities - New York, San Francisco, even Austin or Dallas - the food was average at best. Sake menu is well above average, especially for Boston. Service was exemplary for anywhere, both overall and in their proactive accommodation and creative alternatives for dietary restrictions.
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Eduard
VIP
Greater Boston
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best splurge in Cambridge - exquisite food, engaged service, memorable meal.
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Monique
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was great, it the food was just okay given the price.
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Steven
VIP
Greater Boston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great omakase experience. Quality of the food was incredible. Wonderful range of food served. Service was friendly and top notch. Wonderful experience!
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Heather
VIP
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is excellent. The food was untraditional but so cool. It was innovative while still paying homage to tradition. Who knew fois gros paired so well with sushi rice?!
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Lou
VIP
Greater Boston
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience delicious food and sake - bit pricey though…
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Roy
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highest Quality dinner my partner and I ever had. Thank you!
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Nancy
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous. Delicious. Wonderful. Will return very soon.
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Karen
VIP
Greater Boston
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful, indulgent experience. Great for a special occasion for someone who really adores Japanese food, and in particular sashimi and sushi. While there were a few dishes that did not contain raw fish, that was the focus. The food was exceptional - some unusual combinations, and all of it incredibly fresh, and artfully-presented. By sitting at a table we probably learned less about the food and could not watch the chefs in action - but this was better for our group of four to be able to talk. I think there are pros and cons to both experiences. We were glad that we were able to spend a bit longer at our table than we were initially told to expect. Indeed, if the table were only ours for an hour and a half, that would have felt very rushed. There was a 5:30 pm seating and an 8 pm seating, so understandably we needed to be out before 8 pm - but we were seated and enjoyed eating, drinking and conversation for over two hours.
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hubert
VIP
San Francisco
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When all 12 guests dishes are prepared at the same time, it slows down the dinner process compared to an individual omakase. The nigiri courses were mostly traditional, I would have liked to have seen bolder or more interesting flavors. Was not a particular fan of the fruit garnishes on the nigiri and sashimi. I did enjoy the somen course, and seeing the whole fish presentations. It would be nice to have some nama sake available by the glass.
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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 102 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.umamiomakase.com/
Phone number
(617) 868-2121

Featured in

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Umami Omakase

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

Editor’s choice: 12 favorite restaurants in Boston

Experiences

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

Umami 18 Coures (Tue. Wed. Thur. Sun.)

Umami 18 Course (Fri. Sat. Holidays)

Menu

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Umami Omakase offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Umami Omakase restaurant rated?

Is Umami Omakase currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

Editor’s choice: 12 favorite restaurants in Boston