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Umaya, Washington, DC

Umaya

4.0
4
778 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Umaya, where East meets West in a plethora of Japanese inspired small & large dishes. We focus on drawing from the simplicity of flavor in fresh ingredients, while giving it a Western flair. Specializing on the popular Japanese ‘street food’ - think small 'tapas' style dishes that are easy to share amongst friends & family. Our Izakaya grill features a one of a kind charcoal brick that is imported from Japan & allows for the natural flavors of the proteins & vegetables to radiate.

Umaya elevates the typical 'beer garden' concept with hard-to-find Asian dishes. Our menu promotes friends, coworkers, family to enjoy their time together. We carry a wide array of Asian beer, sake & Japanese Whiskey, complimenting the tranquility of the restaurant. The menu will feature seasonal highlights; however, the time-honored staples will always be available. ‘Umaya’ directly translates to a ‘place that tastes good’ in Japanese; it is a place where you can go

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Friday Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Saturday All Day Dining Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sunday All Day Dining Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Monday - Thursday Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Friday Dinner Fri 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking in the neighborhood. Also, there are 4 garages within 1 block of the restaurant, including a garage that is within the building and a garage directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 778 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umaya offers an extensive Japanese menu with highlights like sushi, ramen, and skewers. Guests praise the "fantastic" garlic kosho lamb chops, sushi, and "exceptional ramen." The staff is "friendly and accommodating," and the location is convenient for museum visits. Some reviewers noted the restaurant's "relaxed atmosphere" and "great service."

778 Reviews
  1. Ted

    Washington DC45 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Indifferent attitude from cashier/ manager and server. Food quality was not flavorful and japanese Katsu Don made incorrectly and cutlet was overcooked and oil used left a stale taste. Rice rewarmed in a microwave , not fresh. Takoyaki also tasted like stale oil. Cleaning product used to spray adjacent table was very strong odor. Batchroom was out of paper towels and door lock was partially ajar. Overall, not a great experience with long waits for water, food, bill...

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  2. Mike VIP

    Richmond10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Mediocre experience last night. Hostess was friendly and great. The server was absent and on his phone at the bar. The food was good but not great. In a pinch, we would come again, but there a lot of better options in the area.

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  3. JessicaB VIP

    Baltimore28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was fine. The service was fine. The food was fine. I would not rush to go back. My friend and I were craving sushi and it was the only sushi place we could get in at the last minute on a Saturday night. . .

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  4. Tracy

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner at Umaya was just ok. It's not that the food was bad but it wasn't anything to write home about. It's just average.

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  5. Alex

    Louisville3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is really slept on. The sushi was some of the best quality I’ve had. 9/10 only because I feel like the waiter could’ve explained some of the rolls better. But I definitely recommend trying this place.

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  6. Jenny VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a little divey, but i mean that in a good way! A hole in the wall with fantastic food and drinks and friendly service. The dishes are varied - meat, fish, fish and veggies on the grill, over noodles, or rice. Small plates, large entrees. Something for everyone!

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  7. Patrick

    Los Angeles692 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Americanized-Japanese restaurant, and pretty messy setting (boxes everywhere, unclean floor, etc.) Food was average, but the service was very good.

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  8. Davis

    Washington DC33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Omasake sushi was excellent and plenty for two. However, upon arrival, the hostess ignored us for several minutes while looking at her iPad. She then tried to sit us at a booth with spilled food on the seat. We had to ask to move, and were reseated. The waiter was attentive with timely service.

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  9. Brandon

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was amazing but the waiter had a terrible attitude

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  10. Robert

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend for comforting ramen. Everything tasted great. This is a good "every day" restaurant without being overly expensive or fancy. Definitely worth the visit.

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FAQs

Umaya offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Umaya also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 290-3443.

Umaya is rated 4 stars by 778 OpenTable diners.

Umaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Umaya

733 10th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Friday Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Saturday All Day Dining Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sunday All Day Dining Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Monday - Thursday Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Friday Dinner Fri 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking in the neighborhood. Also, there are 4 garages within 1 block of the restaurant, including a garage that is within the building and a garage directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

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