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Premiere Chinese Restaurant On Lake Union. Quality Cuisine Since 1994!
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Bada Lounge is located in Washington. Located in the Belltown area, this restaurant is inexpensive. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Asian dishes. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and a full bar. This restaurant is good for groups.
Umi is a premier Sake house located in the heart of Belltown. Our restaurant is a unique & sophisticated twist on the Japanese Izakaya style drinking & dining. Our restaurant is designed in a way that mirrors a Japanese country style house complete with a "back porch" as well as a "front porch". We offer over 45 premium sakes that are highlighted on our menu with many different Pan-Asian, Japanese, Sushi & Raw Bar dishes. Our extensive wine list and top shelf bar will compliment any menu item. We encourage you to place your large group reservation online & look forward to seeing you soon!
5.0 of 5 stars.
by far one of the best happy hour places I've been to. Overall, food is good there.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour is amazing! Some of the best rolls I've ever had for Americanized sushi! $4.50 rolls that will fill you up, and they melt in your mouth! I think there's a 3-6pm and a midnight happy hour....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I could see this being a good place to go if you're dressing up and making an evening of it; if you're feeling loud and high energy. If you're just looking for a good meal, and nice conversation, I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top picks for Seattle Sushi restaurants!! They have a great selection of sake and a variety of sashimi & rolls. Jose is the Executive Chef, and always takes care of me. Majority of the time,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a firm believe that this is one of the top happy hours for sushi in Seattle.I thoroughly enjoyed the Sushi Set B during this happy hour visit. For $5 you get one piece each nigiri Tuna, Salmon,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited this place once before and was impressed. The second time around they definitely kept their standing in my book.LUV this place for Happy Hour Sushi. The only complaint I have would...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK this is the best happy hour in town IMHO. I sit at the bar and down pint after pint of Sapporo and stuff myself with plate after plate of fresh generous cuts of nagiri and sashimi. I am also fond...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place is the biggest scam on yelp! does not deserve 4 stars! we need a recount! we ordered a plate of sashimi and rolls. the rolls were poorly made and everything was falling apart when we picked...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Ridiculously huge sake menu. Equally huge sushi menu. I didn't see any tofu but great veggie roll menu. And of course excellent fish menu as well. Nice interior decor. Wait staff solid and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend likes the sushi. I like that they have draft Kirin Ichiban. It's in Belltown, so the clientele is well, Belltown-y. Friendly service. Whatevs, Umi... You're all right, I guess.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is by far the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. Thanks to the Marriot bartendar who recommended this place. Came by on a friday night at about 9:45pm and it was packed. There...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there a couple of times and the food is pretty decent. It is somewhat pricey but you are paying for the atmosphere. Service is HORRIBLE!!! I called to make reservations and lucky enough...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i suppose every upstart glossy neighborhood needs a couple of pretentious, overly priced sushi restaurants. Umi satisfies that belltown quota with flying colors. i think i've had better rolls and...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Holy motherload of douchebag hell. Hell.Picture Thursday or Friday night Blowfish with the bridge and tunnel weekend Nobu crowd, added with a whooole lotta Vancouver and ta-daaaa! Umi.If you insist...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rolls of all sorts! Umi Sake house provides a wonderful array of unique sushi rolls that can make you dizzy as you decide what you want. The restaurant is very hip and full of Seattle's young and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here last night and I have to say, its just ok... Great location, cool looking place. But i've had better. Our waitress was friendly... and it was rather crowded for a thursday. We 3...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i really don't get how this place got such good reviews!? my friends and i came here for dinner and were kinda disappointed! this place was recommended to me by a friend and it got pretty good...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to join the LOVE IT bandwagon. We were visiting Seattle and went with a group of 8. Reservations were easy to make on-line, and the back patio-type area has a good atmosphere that can...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now I know why Umi Sake House is so popular! My friend recommended this place and for a Thursday night it was PACKED. We made a reservation an hour in advance and our table was ready by the time we...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy the decor. Especially the hallway with the criss crossed wooden slats which the bathroom doors blend into. The picture of the guy on the ceiling is a bit odd though. Service is okay. Not...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best spicy tuna roll I've ever had, and my favorite sushi spot in town.The late-night happy hour is where you should be after ten in Belltown. My first trip was after my friend invited me. I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
sake flight is a decent deal-$19 for 3 choices, each about 2 &1/2 ounces. the decor is modern and asian-influenced.if you adore fusion sushi, this place is for you, esp during happy hour....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place for happy hour is hands down one of the best deals in the city. order the rolls and you get so much goodness for so little dinero. skip the sashimi during happy hour....its not the mindblow...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great crowd (noisy and informal)... good food... One of the Japanese restaurants that I will recommend. But compared to Nijo Sushi, I'll go with Nijo.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite happy hour in seattle! Yummy sushi. Yummy food. Yummy sake. Good times. The staff is amazing too!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yes, there are better sushi joints in seattle. But i'm a sucker for ridiculous giant rolls. They've got a great happy hour, particularly the late night 11-1. Great lounge atmosphere with good music.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy sushi. My new favorite place. I'll be back for more.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time at Umi and was very impressed! We sat at the sushi bar watching the chefs. The fish was fresh and needed little soy or flavorings. Their crunch rolls (Deep fried roll) were fantastic and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in Seattle. I have been dining here for years and have never been disappointed. Their toro and sake are so fresh that it just melts in your mouth. Some...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi's and I have a special something for each other. I come here for the sushi, for the happy hour, and for the environment to eat with friends. It's a win-win in all respects.I highly recommend the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there upon the recommendation of a colleague and she did not disappoint me. Visual impact first - The outside of the restaurant is a small narrow front door that opens to a tight reception...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best in town! Everything is good here: miso, tempura, blackened cod, unagi roll, caterpillar roll, lobster soup (spicy but yum), lychee martini. The only thing I didn't like was the veggie...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi's pretty fresh because it's made in mass production (very busy place!). The service is pretty decent and the Lychee Lemonades are awesome. The place feels more like nightclub lounge than a sushi...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to Umi for Happy Hour sushi and munching on edamame. More on all that in the previous review.The reason they lose one star for me is for my most resent visit. First they didn't seem to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi is my favorite place in the world. I want to hide in the bathroom and sleep there every night on the heated toilet seats just so I never have to go home. The happy hour is such an incredible deal...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had really good sushi in a long time, and I am so happy we tried this place. First off they give you free appetizer of edamame....Can't get better then that.We ordered a spicy rainbow roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is "Spicy Lobster Coconut Soup!" Out of this world. Ohh yea, they have great sushi also and a really nice Saki list to choose from.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooooo delicious. I don't know if its because I'm from Chicago but the sushi here was so fresh and tasty. Tons of different rolls to choose from (almost too many!) -- we ordered 4 and they were...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They redecorated. But it's been such a long time since i was there that it turns out it's about a year old. I had the spicy tuna roll at happy hr and a sapparo draft. it was pretty good. friends...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat sushi like some people eat mash potatoes. Japanese food has become the constant that gives me hope. It's just that important to my life. * Ginger Sidecar is my new best friend. One sip of this...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My five star rating applies only to the happy hour here, which is the only time I ever go. I'm not sure if it's the cheap-yet-good sushi, nice atmosphere or what, but I love this place.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Late night sushi with great prices. Nice variety between simple and silly. Great prices. Guaranteed spot for good times with groups. Again, late night sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi Sake House has never steered us wrong. Hubby & I went the first time in 2007 for our wedding anniversary on the recommendation of family members. We even took the family members with us, so they...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prior to coming to Seattle I've never heard of the term late night happy hour...and now that I'm away, I'm so sad that I can participate any more :(The decor is extremely cute. An excellent date...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've only gone to Umi for their late night happy hour (11pm-close), so my ratings are just for the happy hour :)I LOVE THIS PLACE! the deal is so great! and i just tried the short ribs and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ginormous rolls, but don't think for a minute that they sacrifice quality for quantity because that 007 roll will own you. This may be the first time I have had "fusion sushi" that actually delivers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to give the food FIVE stars, and the service four...maybe 3.5 if I could. If you want a specialty roll, then this is absolutely the place to go. And I am a picky eater. My favorite roll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Umi Sake House,You inspire me. You are creative with your rolls, generous with your happy hour portions, and of course, make great cocktails to go with your large, robust menu.Your spicy tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll have to agree with the last review. This is definitely more fusion sushi. For instance, you can get a roll with jalapeno or mango flavors. The sushi rice is not the best, but the rolls are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It isn't traditional Japanese Sushi. But for an Americanized fusion version, it was yummy. The restrooms were cool (I actually had to ask a waiter that was passing by on how to open it. That did make...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best, the absolute BEST sushi I have ever had, and I was visiting from California. I have eaten sushi in Sacramento, San Francisco, the rest of the bay area, even in JAPANTOWN . This was and is #...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A little pricey, but the food is great.If it's your first time, you definately need to get the "legend of the rolls". That's one of my staples.Another roll that is really good is the Umi house roll....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi house (Americanized style). Surprisingly affordable when we ate shared-style. Most of the sushi dishes came in rather large rolls. I'm not much of a sashimi person, so this review doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a larger happy hour menu that most other sushi places. I've probably been here about five times. I think I've ordered the bad boy roll too many times for my liking. It was really good...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
some of the best sushi i've had EVER. comes a close 2nd to hawaii's level of freshness. the rolls have gigantic pieces and are at least 10 pieces... definitely reasonable priced for the amount of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really liked the decor of this place. Although I was surprised to see it was kind of empty on a Saturday evening but like I said the decor was modern and clean. They even have booths on the 2nd...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Umi Sake House has all the right bells and whistles for a hip urbanite looking for a nice place to eat at night. It's in Belltown, it has a combination of Asian and modern decor, and puts out a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that this is one of my fave places to hit up for sushi in Seattle, if I'm not in the mood (or financial situation) for some conveyor-style sushi! This is a great place to come and grab a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the invention, the creativity in rolls. There is always a fresh fish list and the fish is fine. Beautiful restaurant and lounge. Hip, young people.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good friend and I took Tuesday & Wednesday off to go shopping and look at wedding dresses. Upon lunch's arrival she suggested Umi's. Sorry but I have to say it: OH MY GOD!!! It was fantastical!! lol....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I have been here several times and I think this is one of the best sushi restaurants in Downtown Seattle. So why no 5 stars? Well we were there as a group and could not get a table...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Instructions for a happy evening at Umi Sake House:1. Skip the bar.2. If you have to walk by the bar, skip the bartenders clientele.3. Head to sushi bar.4. Look up for Mr. JosA� RamA�rez, Executive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunken table room, sunken table room! I think I was pretty lucky to have my first visit to Umi in their sunken table room. The room is interesting, you walk up some stairs and it's a glass room that...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You must be joking! Lame sushi rolls deep fried (they are supposed to be rolled in crispy pieces!) and almost no fish- mostly starchy, poorly cooked rice. How does a sushi place screw up rice? Buy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi's Lychee Sake Martini was so light and refreshing on a hot evening. Find me a sippy straw and I could drink that stuff by the gallon. Even though it was "just" Lychee Sake in a martini glass, it...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the atmosphere in Umi. Layered seating areas, outside, inside, deck, sunlight windows, sushi bar, drink bar, communal seating, Japanese-style seating, you name it. They have a huge amount of...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice for food, once for happy hour and once for dinner. The happy hour prices are pretty good, but the normal menu is kind of pricey for what you get, it's not my go to place for...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour and great drinks! :) Their indoor courthouse seating makes for a great hangout with friends. I love that their happy hour runs until 8pm in the front. You can't go wrong with their...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi has always been our standard girls night outing - when a girl friend comes into town, when a girl friend has a birthday party, when a girl friend has a break up, when a girl friend....well, you...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up eating Japanese food and I appreciate good food in general- Umi has slightly above average food. However, with that said, the service is by far the worst in the City. I went in for happy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummm! We went here for happy hour and ordered off both the happy hour and the regular menu. The happy hour menu is small but the few rolls they have on there are heavily discounted. Once we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unless your goal is the 6-8 PM portion of happy hour that they have in the front of the restaurant the way to go is sitting at the sushi bar. The sushi chefs are fun to watch and extremely helpful....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer, sake, and good sushimi is an excellent way to start a vacation!We bumped into this place while wondering around on Thursday night, an hour after flying into Seattle for the first time. We were...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer, sake and Japanese food make me happy.I loved this place. This was my second choice while looking for Japanese food in Seattle. I'm so glad the first place rejected me (another review).I had the...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars based on 345 reviews?! Do you people even know what sushi/sashimi is supposed to taste like?! ALL LOOKS AND NO SUBSTANCE at Umi! Though the ambiance was nice and comfortable, the food at this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not traditional Japanese - large rolls with mango, avocado, lemon jalapeno sauce, and even strawberries. The mango tango roll is good, as are some of the salads. Food is fresh tasting;...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for hanging out with the fancy people and getting creative "party in my mouth" rolls. Good sake selection and the waitstaff if pretty decent at helping you make a choice based on what you've...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't like sushi places that carry lots of fried, complicated rolls, but I was happily surprised by Umi. The traditional sushi was pretty good but not the best I've had. I was happy about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite Belltown hangout. I liked it as Bada Lounge before and like it better as Umi now. Nice sake selection, but unfortunately they only have Otokoyama in the big magnum size for like $120....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
START with 5 stars for taste and price. We ordered unagi rolls and there were 6 large pieces that tasted delicious. Their specialty rolls are good too, just don't get caught up in the names. [i.e....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I am taking someone that is new to sushi somewhere, this is the place. They have exotic and fun choices. Lots of deep fried options, and who doesn't love crispy fried things? Some fruit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi is a sleek spot to eat some sushi and drink sake whether you're in a big group or looking for a table for two. The rolls are fresh and creative. Who knew mango and cilantro paired so well with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Umi Sake House has been a great replacement for Bada Lounge, which formerly occupied this space. The decor is stylish, and I especially like the seating area towards the back of the restaurant. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UMI is definitely one of our favorite sushi restaurants in Seattle. They have an awesome happy hour and sake choices. Their sashimi and sushi rolls are great and always very fresh. The sake-tinis are...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome!!!!!! They kept our reservation even though we were about 15 minutes late and it was PACKED! Then we ordered way too many items sushi and non sushi and our server offered to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first happy hour restaurant in Seattle! They offer a good range of items that are really, really affordable. Probably not the most authentic sushi place, but so darn good it doesn't matter! They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soooo happy to find a new sushi spot downtown!!! Umi is fantastic! The service was quick and friendly (though they get one star taken off for the hostess' who weren't as great as the rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a joke. I do not like sushi. I do not like fish. I do not like seafood. Umi Sake House, is in a different category. This place opened up my palate to the world of raw foods. I cannot...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for the happy hour sushi but I loove it. The rolls are great, the nigiri is so tasty, the service is quick and friendly. If you order only from the happy hour, you can get very...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Umi. I'd eat there every week if I could. Great food, good drinks, great happy hour, cool space. I love the filet mignon, Cali Crunch roll, and chicken yakitori... So good.The only reason...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, it should really be 4.5 stars, because you always gotta leave some room for something better to come.I'd say UMI is probably THE BEST sushi place in Seattle. Sushi is not the cheapest type of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seattlites can be so pretentious about their favorite Sushi restaurants. They wouldn't be if they all tried Umi. I went here on a date. The date was awkward, to say the least, so it's a good thing...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like sushi and Happy Hour, then go to Umi for both. It's inexpensive and the rolls are really good. I happen to looooove the crunchy california roll. The drinks are pretty good too. Not...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't eat tons of rolls or fancy sushi because I like sashimi in its pure, raw form. I give this place 4 stars because the Late Night Happy Hour rocks! (even though they automatically add...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi is wonderful! Jose the head sushi chef is an unbelievable chef who will make custom dishes that are unique and he brings a spanish flavor to his sushi! I seriously recommend this restaurant!
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi I've ever had but its also the first time I've had west coast sushi. I ordered way too much sushi with each order containing 8 rolls. Having sushi of this quality is a good and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable. This was the best sushi that I've ever had in my life. We were in Seattle for work and happened to stop by this place for dinner. Would definitely recommend the toro.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is SOLELY based on customer accommodation. I'm an avid fan of Umi and their food. Their service has been a little above average with the occasional super friendly server. So, I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Umi and Umi Happy hour. I don't always love the service when you call to make reservations but that's only on the phone. Once you go in, the hostesses are either very nice or just average....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first real sushi experience. not because i don't think i would like sushi, but because i'm a carnivore and tiny rolls of rice and fish isn't the first thought i have when i'm starving. my bro...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once again had very good food at happy hour. Sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive and friendly. I tried the grilled short ribs for an appetizer and they are REALLY good. The only thing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi happy hour. Reliable good fish and at happy hour prices you can't say no to like 5 plates.I like to meet up with a friend of mine after work and we always get a bottle of sake each....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here based on the recommendation of my friend's bf, and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!The sushi options are endless, but after much hmmin' and hawin', 3 of us went for 2 rolls a piece,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
happy hour sushi is delicious and great value! when i go out to eat sushi / japanese, i always expect to pay at least $15. it was great getting the check and only having to pay $10! =)unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We just got into town, and were strolling around Belltown when our friends suggested we hit this place up. After about a five minute wait at the bar, we were quickly ushered to our table located on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you can stand the wait (and wait while standing) Umi has an awesome Happy Hour. The bar area is very small, so if you don't have a reservation be prepared to drink standing up while hovering with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I wouldn't say it's the most "authentic" sushi restaurant, it's pretty good. It's trendy and has rolls named "bad boy roll," "belltown barbie," and "yellow fever," but it's in the Belltown.....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might be biased as I live a few blocks away so it's an easy spot to grab sushi whenever I have a craving...which is all the time. It is crowded quite a bit & if you're headed for dinner, it's best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Umi! I am a sushi snob and am never disappointed when i dine at umi, which is often. They have the freshest, tastiest ingredients in town and their happy hour is definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it..... I have tried this place number of times, (people suggest to meet there), and I have never been impressed by them at all.... Over priced OK food. SLOWEST service EVER! (took at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! My husband and I eat a lot of sushi and this was by far the best we've ever had!! The service, sashimi, the oysters, the special rolls were all so delicious! We're probably going to go back...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I just flew into Seattle around 4pm that day and was starving to death so my friend took me to Wrap & Roll. About 2 hours later, another friend invited us out to Umi. Initially I said I'd just go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here, Umi was brand new and it showed - no wait, quiet atmosphere, extremely attentive, eager-to-please waitstaff, and good food. We wondered how long it would take for this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi, great drinks, great prices, great atmosphere!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I find it unfortunate that the best place I've found for rolls north of SoCal is all the way up in Seattle. I've been to a number of places in the South Bay already, and nothing comes close (granted,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Saturday night with the boyfriend. Wait time quoted was 15-20 minutes, we ended up waiting for about a half hour. It wasn't too bad, though, as we ordered a bottle of "White Crane"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm definitely a fan of this belltown hotspot. I love sitting in the Tatami room or the back side of the restaurant that has benches and has a little lounge feel Top faves: The Legend of Rolls (has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great all around. From the ambiance to the food to the service, its about as good as it gets for sushi. The fish was very fresh and the rolls were big all for a cheaper price than I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying I am a sushi snob. When you've had fish that's been caught, sliced and served while on the boat, 20 miles off the coast of Tokyo - you tend to be pretty picky. That said,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended by a local Seattleite so I knew I was headed to a good place.It's all about the Street Fighter roll, perfectly balanced cali roll (don't taste like no-imitation crabmeat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food- great!portions- smallwe went here for a friends birthday...the food & sushi was GREAT.....but everything else that we ordered was small in portion...thank goodness i had a snack before...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi is a great place to swing by, especially during their happy hour! Great ambiance, good service, and very yummy food!The ambiance is really nice and has a modern meets nature and you get this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so the reviews I've seen say that this is the place for rolls so I stuck with them and wasn't disappointed. I want to try the Bad Boy roll now though since so many others liked it and their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I avoid Belltown like the plague as much as possible, but even an army of drugged out yuppies and scary bums couldn't keep me away from this place. This is my favorite sushi Happy Hour ever, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi is one of my top sushi places! Staff is pretty friendly but could be a little more inviting! I come in often but still don't feel that regular welcome, besides a bit from James when I sit at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so what if i have my boyfriend take pictures of me pretending to eat my food. i was a visitor from San Francisco and needed new facebook pictures, duh. i liked this place because it's cute, hip, open...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before going to Umi, sushi was always OK by me, but I didn't love it. Umi changed that. I went there a couple of times for happy hour and was impressed by the quality and the decor. On a Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour is a steal but as with any good happy hour place, it's packed.If it's not happy hour, come prepared to spend some dough.I love the interior, all the wood and plants. The plastic chairs at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lychee sake martinis sashimi, sushi & apps = happiness! My friend and I really enjoyed the food here and of course the cocktails! Those lychee sake martinis went down a little too easily and before...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST SUSHI I'VE EVER HAD. Hands down. Just throw a Bad Boy & Crunchy Lizard roll my way and slip me a couple Lychee Lemonades.. I'll be the happiest girl on this planet. The service is awesome,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As many others vouched here, the sushi and sashimi are good. And they are good in many places. What I come *here* for are: lychee sake martini and hirame no usuzukuri.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$30.Yes 30 dollars. That is how much it cost my girlfriend and I to have great Nigeri, 4 sushi rolls, and a flask of Sake. You can't ask for much more than that....but it also tasted great. Big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Sushi place. The 007-9 are recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour! Happy happy happy hour!The happy hour sushi specials are simply fantastic. Unagi roll and bad boy roll were scrumptious and the spider roll was good as well. The warm sake was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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My husband and I went to Umi on 3/8/2009. Before this experience, Umi was our favorite Japanese restaurants in Seattle. We have frequently taken our local friends, out of town visitors and business...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went to Umi on 3/8/2009. Before this experience, Umi was our favorite Japanese restaurants in Seattle. We have frequently taken our local friends, out of town visitors and business...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour with cheap sushi and sake and beer. The staff can be hit or miss. I have personally always had a great experience but I've heard stories from others. Be prepared to wait as it is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love umi, especially for happy hour after a long day at work -- it's perfect! fast service, great food, and drinks @ about 5each, not frickin bad!
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Seattle Crunch roll is great. Some people eat sushi to be healthy... and of course, I go for the wonderfully fried sushi rolls. OH well. The service was good, the happy hour deals are fantastic,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here once. I went there with a group of 23 for a birthday party. We had reservations for 8pm, but when we got there, they said the table wasn't ready. We had to wait about half and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Service is great if you are lucky
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food, cocktails, sake selection, service are all great. The food is a little pricey though, so I prefer to come here for happy hour - check the hours on their website, but as of 2007-2008 they've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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this is my favorite sushi place in Seattle. they have incredible menu choices, and amazing presentation. they are also starting to do some sake tastings (went to one this past week) that was FANTASTIC!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi, better sake, and killer happy hour!! What else could you be looking for?Not too expensive as sushi goes, and if you are lucky enough to be here during happy hour, eat with reckless...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about half a dozen times now and I must say it is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. All of the experiences I have had have been solid. It isn't inexpensive, but it's also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sushi places I've been to. If they had this place in San Francisco, I'd probably go there for dinner every night! (Or as much as my wallet would allow)It's hard to go wrong with their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place, the menu has a great variety, and the food is great. The orders come out with great presentation and the price is fair, considering this is still in downtown seattle =)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night (Friday) for dinner, party of 4. I got there at quarter to 6 and there was a line inside. The place was full due to the Happy Hour going on. Will have to come here one day...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all-time favorite sushi houses. If you're looking for top notch Japanese fusion, this is the place! Try their happy hour -- the best cheap expensive sushi in town!
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after one intense night of drinking down the street. This place is a little on the pricey side, but of course being intoxicated, you don't realize this until the next morning when you look...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend takes me to a recommended "trendy" sushi joint by the water on a client trip in Seattle. I was taken by the fact it actually had an amazing open space with warm wood/modern decor and that we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We loved Umi Sake House - came here on vacation with some friends and the sushi was so fresh and the pieces were huge! Loved it especially the nigiri pieces we had - they melted when you ate them!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Russell L.'s party of 15 the other night and I agree with him that our waitress did a great job handling all of us. I was really excited to look at the sake list. It's a big list and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pricy, trendy, loudAmaebi tartare - yumtwo and a half starsNot the greatest haiku for not the greatest place. Octopus carpaccio was over-sauced, as was the orange crush roll. I probably would let...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soooo close to taking off a Star. On my second trip to Umi the spicy ginger chicken was spicier but not as good as last time. Strike one. Also Umi no longer carries Manny's or Mac n Jack. WTF, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a nice first-experience there the other night. I love the large space and decor. They were able to handle our group of 15 people efficiently so props for that. The sushi/sashimi was fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere...if you're into the hip, trendy, BellTown type. I enjoy the atmosphere as a change from my norm, but the Fish is incredible!! Always fresh...definitely not your Sushi joint where...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi is a good sushi restaurant; the food, atmosphere and service are consistent. I have been there multiple times now and consider it a stop off if I am in Belltown in need of a bite to eat.They try...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A hip and trendy restaurant with a even hipper and trendier crowd. Okay, I lied. They weren't that hip or trendy. Does that mean I am describing myself as not so hip or trendy either? The wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RIDICULOUSLY good happy hour with tasty food made with quality ingredients. No skimping here. My favorite are the short ribs. Sooooo delicious. Mmmmmmm .. . .The decor is cool, too. I only ever come...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although Umi cant be described as a traditional sake/sushi house is defiantly makes up for any imperfections with good quality food and drink. I've been with a large group, and even stopped in for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is good but expect to wait for a table. The sake is a little on the pricey the same bottle can be found at Uwajimaya for around half the price.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get in a hurry at Umi... cause they are NOT fast on the delivery of anything, from the food to the check... BUT... it's FUN. What can I say... I had fun... ok, ok, so I was with a really fun...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was described to me as a place you will hate yourself for liking. Its good, but definately has the young professional, size you up vibe, which isn't everyones thing. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to celebrate my birthday by visiting a long-time friend in Seattle. She picked me up at the airport and told me we were on our way to meet a few people for a celebratory dinner at an awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't need yet another review, so I'll keep it brief.First, I'm not a huge sushi fan, but I LOVED the happy hour here.Three friends and I came for a happy hour / birthday celebration. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say this much -I took my friend who is a fairly prominent entertainer to this place, and the service sucked.I went with my two friends who are regulars here, and the service was TERRIBLE....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here is amazing! I'd go during happy hour; normal prices are high. My one splurge was the Hotter than Hell Roll. I loved it. The other standards from the happy hour menu were well-executed,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arguably one of the best sushi happy hours in Seattle!I can't help but love the decor at Umi. It's a wonderful infusion of modern art and tradition Japanese elements (Hidden bathroom doors are cool)....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
naughty roll!!!naughty roll!!!naughty roll!!! fried green tea ice cream = the best.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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UMI is amazing. Grat ambiance, AMAZING SUSHI, and really great price. i've been to almost every major sushi city in the world, and Seattle never stops amazing me. Incredible.If you're going on a Friday night...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We just ate an amazing sushi dinner for $14 each. Factor in a couple drinks and you're under $40 for two people. Umi HH has saved my wallet without sacrificing quality. I can have amazing cheap sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Umi Sake house really impressed me. I've only been for Happy Hour but they have great deals, great food, and really great cocktails.The best thing I've had there is the lychee sake martini. WOW!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times and I think this might be one of my favorite sushi joints in Seattle. Service kinda sucks (main reason behind 4 stars instead of 5) but overall, this would be a place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Seattle? I don't think so!!!First off, finding parking in Belltown is hella crazy on a Friday dinner time! I managed to find free parking 6 blocks away after 3-4 rounds! Annoying!While...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably some of the best sushi I have ever had. The downfall of this place to me was that it was unbearably loud and couldn't hear any conversation. It was a first date, so the art of conversation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review for happy hour only:Great priced drinks, enough seating/space and nice interior. The bathrooms are pretty cool because they are camouflaged into the walls. (I'm easily entertained.)
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've enjoyed UMI for about two years. Up until my move to Maple Leaf, we visited about once a week. Love the creativity of their menu, the freshness of their ingredients. The Extreme Tarantula Roll...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to this place on numerous occassion mostly for HAPPY HOUR which is a very reasonable 4-8pm everyday! ( 1 star automatically !!) for being reasonable.Food is very good. Nice portions reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. The decor was hip but not too trendy, with dim lighting but not so dark that you couldn't read the menu. DO NOT go here if you are on a budget, but DO go here if you want fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking about this place is making me crave sushi again! I really like the atmosphere of the back area of the restaurant, the wood planking and the skylight with the live plants all around....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wife and I had a great dinner here the other night. We were shocked at how big it was (from the window it looks like Umi is one small room) and also how much fun people were having. We got a seat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a number of times, mostly for their happy hour deals on sushi or sashimi when I'm in Belltown. Everything has been pretty good and decently priced. The staff has been friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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My boyfriend & I celebrated our 21st birthday here with a bunch of our friends and it turned out so well. They were kind enough to call me at most twice to confirm reservations and explain the policies to me....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after a long day, touring vancouver, and trecking back to seattle, my friend and i ended up at umi for their late night happy hour. oh, how i was satisfied by this place.gah! only if we weren't so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there was one restaurant that I could take back with me to the Bay Area, it would have to be Umi Sake House. It's down in Belltown, so it has to be a bit of a nicer place in order to compete with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Umi and I come here for happy hour at least once every time I'm in Seattle! Their happy hour and late night happy hour #2 are unbeatable -- LA has nothing this great, comparatively in value!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Umi Sake House, everything here is so incredibly good!One of my favorites is the oyster shooter, so good, and it's only like $2.50. Great Happy Hour here too if you can get off work early.The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent deal for their late night Happy Hour from 10:30-1am. They have $4 lychee or pear sake cocktails, and other cheap drink concoctions. Get the party started here before you hit more of the bars...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been there twice, but I've had a great time on both occasions. The sushi bar is solid, and if you're in the mood for something other than sake, they have a good selection of drinks. It can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's surprisingly easy to walk into Umi's and not recall that it was once a popular (and by popular I mean sleazy) night-lounge for Belltown night hawks (and by nighthawks I mean douche bags). But...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Umi Sake House ... but i remembered it as .. Steven's "Bada Lounge"I landed and drove by Belltown to see how the neighborhood has changed and saw Umi. I was in the mood for Sushi/Sashimi so i decided...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the best nontraditional thanksgiving dinner here just recently. We decidedly to celebrate Thanksgiving this past Saturday and luckily had reservations, felt special as we passed a large number of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed their happy hour. I went there with 2 other girlfriends and we went for the happy hour specifically. They have draft beers at happy hour prices, which was pretty nice. Many of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a short vacation and I was pleasantly surprised when my cousins took me to Umi Sake House (thanks, cuz!) This is a cool, trendy hangout place that serves excellent food (note I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The salmon bowl and spicy tuna were amazing, and affordable during happy hour. That being said, we waited FOREVER to be seated and then to receive our food. It seemed the more patient you appear the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend for dinner a few months ago. At the time we weren't crazy about it, so it gets 3 stars for that. But reflecting on it, and having gone to Wasabi Bistro now, which I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having spent many years in Vancouver and most of my life on the Wet Coast, I consider myself a bit of a sushi snob. Umi Sake is -- hands down -- the best sushi I've found in Seattle so far. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was love at first bite ...and first sip. I've never had Sake like this before. I can't remember the name but it was one of the Sparkling Sake's that had a hint of rose to it.. if you love sipping...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I went there for the first time for a surprise birthday party. My friend which is 8months pregnant reserved for our group which was her husband birthday. We ended up waiting for our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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This is the best spot in Seattle for awesome Japanese food. It's a great place to go right before heading out for the night. The atmosphere is very trendy, they have two different rooms (one room is a garden...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi, and love their happy hour. Hate the wait since they are so popular.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite restaurant in seattle, period. their sashimi has the best cut. Their rolls are so delicate. My favorites are the badboy roll and dragon rolls for cooked ones and the ocean roll...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So here's the thing - I don't normally eat seafood, and know next to nothing about sushi. Ergo I don't really feel qualified to judge this place... but I will anyway.First off, we had a table of four...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was gooooood!Went here with my boyfriend and his friends a few weekends ago and enjoyed the experience. The restaurant itself is so cute and has a fun little picnic vibe. Only negative...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Umi is one of the best restaurants in Seattle. Huge selection of food...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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I went to Umi having gone to everything from Nishino to the trendy and (in my food-first opinion) overrated Blue C Sushi... it was just an entirely different world from Nishino, and it stood out by a million...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Umi, how you disappoint me.I've been here a handful of times and usually have a great time. The Happy Hour can't be beat. The sushi is consistently good. The drinks are okay... And the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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My first experience at Umi Sake house was amazing. Of course the sushi and sake were delicious, but the wonderful service is a reason to come back. There are a lot of good sushi restaurants in Seattle, but our...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi, bad service and they charged me $2 for every ice tea they brought me. I wouldn't have minded so much had they just told me that they were going to charge me for each refill
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their happy hour sushi! :) :) :) :) :) seriously though... it's hella good. Drinks are just standard fare for happy hours though but I don't mind that. It's all about the deep fried sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Las Vegas roll- because sushi doesn't always have to be healthy 1st ave roll- topped with spicy tuna and mayo- OMGSesame salad, and sushi- salmon, albacore, and yellow tail (yeah I don't remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their salmon sashimi. There have been times where I've gone and the fish is a little too "fishy" - but the majority of my visits have been filled with melt-in-your-mouth sashimi. Great Happy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of my favorite Japanese places in Seattle. I used to only come here for occasional happy hours, but I took a couple of out-of-town friends here for dinner (after happy hour, of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so happy I tried this place! The ambiance is great - very spacious restaurant with multiple rooms, dim lights, tasteful japanese decor. There are approximately a billion sushi options, it took...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lost my virginity in the hidden bathroom. Just kidding. I'm still a virgin. But Umi's is better than sex, or at least how I imagine sex to be. Or better put, how I imagine the physical...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'm so impressed Seattle has some pretty late night eats!!My bf and I were so impressed with this place, we went there twice during a 4 night stay.The first time, we got to our hotel around...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a San Franciscan, I was surprised to see such cheap prices at Umi during happy hour. It was also nice to get free edamame (not typical in SF). The portions were good, but I didn't think the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of the Happy Hour.This was the best sushi happy hour I have ever been to. When the food came, I was excited. When I tasted the sushi I was thrilled. And when I washed my nigiri...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Great restaurant, have been there three or four time, just once i had a bad...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ate in the large room in the back and I got the impression that the owners of the place couldn't make up their mind on the overall theme they were going for. It seemed a bit thrown-together to me.I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was here the other night for the first time. And I've got to say, it was incredible.We made reservations Saturday morning for Saturday night, and all was well. When we arrived, we were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi's happy hour is simple the entire reason to go!! Aside from the sushi being awesome, but the price is phenom. It is either $4.00 or $4.50 per roll. That's awesome. Also, it comes out in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to hit up for happy hour. I can never get enough of the Bad Boy Roll...it's sooooo good. It's also the best sushi roll in the world that comes with eel, crab, avocado and cream...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi rules. Best sashimi in downtown, easily. And they now have Emily, the Super Waitress/Bartender who used to work at Toi! She is amazing. Always remembers me and my drink, even though I've only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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The best rolls in Seattle. Hands down. I was so impressed with my first visit...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very trendy and hip. Its crowded here, so be ready to wait in line, or sit at the bar if you don't mind. That's what we did. The nigiri sushi is a bit pricey, roughly $3 a piece. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to try a new sushi joint in Belltown so Umi was the choice. Who knew we would happen onto the happy hour which lasts until 8p if you sit at the bar. Not only did we meet a cool couple next...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi is a great place to take friends for Sushi when they come to town and want some Seattle sushi. Cool atmosphere and fun times all around.The sushi is good (not the best in Seattle) but the Happy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. One of the best Izakaya places in Seattle. A little pricey, but I guess that's normal for that sort of thing. Great atmosphere, service, food, drinks, etc.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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The best sushi place in town by far! Very cozy interior , good crowd, nice staff, outstanding food!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Excellent sushi, unique presentation.Good service.A little loud, but great for a group of friends who want to be out on the town. We'll definitely go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The happy hour here is a really great deal. It doesn't take a lot of sushi for me to feel full, so I had a nice dinner with a nice cold beer for very little money. Get there early if you want to get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good lunch time sushi fix! Try any of the lunch specials but get there before noon, it can get a little busy and the service can become slow... especially if you're on an hour lunch!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for happy hour, but it was pretty good. I liked the short ribs a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love all their rolls.Okay fine maybe I haven't tried ALL their rolls.But I'm sure I'll like 'em all.They're soo pretty too! I love pretty expensive sushi!as much as I love the not so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dined out with a couple of friends. Heard good review from bro. Decided to check out.[ FOOD ] -- 4 --I ordered the "Sushi Set A" and "Calamari". The calamari wasn't as crispy as I've had at other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Umi on a Monday night. This place has excellent sushi and sashimi! The waitstaff is very hip and most of them are quick to serve with a smile. Those are the highlights.I only gave it three...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There really should be a separate section on the Seattle Yelp for Happy Hour. If there was, Umi would be close to the top of the list. There is a very extensive sake menu, and a nice collection of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wondered what really deserves a five star review recently. There's typically going to be "better" food when you have more money to spend, but that's not always the case. How much does the service...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The HH was okay. It was interesting to have fried sushi rolls. I've only really experienced this once in my life (Mexico, not exactly a sushi mecca). In essence, it was overpriced for average...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
all i remember was not to eat the spicy seafood soup...my friend got sick...but the sushi was alright! i know the drinks were good because we were feeling great that night!! haha
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went during happy hour, things were busy and a bit slower service then I like, but all in all, was happy with the end result.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stunning. Drink, eat, and rejoice. Umi is fantastic. 5 up, 5,000pts, advance to go, uno!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicous happy hour and cute waiters, but the most uncomfortable seats!
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I give it 4 stars!I love it here, oyster shooters and straight up Sashimi! Typically you expect a Japanese sushi chef in a pricier place. Jose here is the master. Had a few shots of Patron...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To round out my Seattle haunts, I absolutely have to mention Umi. They should call it Umami, because it is some savory goodness. Jose is usually our chef and he is a master. I had a few Sakes and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Miso hungry for Sushi. Sorry I couldn't help it and I'm sure it hurt your soul to read that. I can't say enough good things about this place. Great sushi and happy hour is one of the best in town....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I should've read up on Yelp about this place..we should've come during Happy Hour!Instead.. my husband and I had a late night dinner here on a weeknight when we were visiting Seattle last week. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here only super late night and once for happy hour. The super late night is when you're out in Belltown and you want to satisfy that japanese/sushi craving. I'd probably rather go to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend in Seattle took me here twice in one night...it was that good. They have a late happy hour, which is pretty awesome. We got sashimi, a couple sushi rolls, and the short ribs. The sashimi was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best late-night dining hits and overall dining values in Seattle. The Sun-Thurs late night happy hour is burning hot. $5 hot sake pitchers, $3.50 sushi (try the bad boy roll - just great)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Safa S.It's not unusual that you were chared the 18% gratuity...it has happened to me and a couple of my friends (4 top) where we were charged an auto grat but our party was not larger than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't live in Seattle, so I don't know if your sushi is always this kick-ass or if Umi is more stellar than most. But seriously, BEST. SUSHI. EVER. I know that probably doesn't mean much coming from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The atmosphere, the service, the decor, and of course the sushi! Now that my friend works here, we go quite often. It's actually an expensive habit. I need to cut back lol!
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible. Sushi for both happy hour and regular menu are decent but are rediculusly over priced. For 6 rolls, drinks and 2 deserts bill was 160 plus they forced us to pay 18 percent tip and they only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We have been to Japan and there are much better Japanese restaurants in Seattle for a much lower price. Try Maneki or Kaname in the International District.Two stars: one for the sake selection, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My return to Sushi was well worth the long wait....It is true, I swore off sushi for about 3 months, since I had a "bad" reaction. Granted I was a sushi whore for a long time, perhaps I just over did...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE HAPPY HOUR!*1 sashimi plate (2 pcs of each of white fish, salmon, tuna, albacore and 1 piece of shrimp)*1 Seattle Roll *1 Veggie Roll*2 orders of miso soup*1 Draft Kirin*1 Hot Sake*1 order of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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I visited Umi Sake house few weeks ago and since then I have been wanting to visit it ever night. The sushi here is the best in Seattle, or probably the best in US. Crunchy lizard, Flaming Tuna and the Lobster...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very fun and many different types of rolls. Definitely order any of the special rolls...cant go wrong. I love any spicy roll and theirs are good and they have a good selection of them. Agedashi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grilled Garlic Short Ribs were very good (they were basically Korean BBQ) The Crispy Prawns were kinda crazy ( they had fried noodles wrapped all around) A mess to eat !! My fave was the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in town for business. My niece lives in Seattle and took us here since it is her favorite place to eat. I was surprised that it didn't smell like a "sushi' place. I was then surprised at how...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Umi a few times for HH, but I wanted to have dinner here before I wrote a full meal deal of a review. I was able to dine there last night with a couple of 'Rockstars' and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't written a review of one of my favorite sushi places yet. Actually, it is probably good because now that I have been a "regular" here for 2 years now, my review has gone from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE rolls, and good variety. We're really picky about our fish and rolls, so it's a pretty good deal for the amount of food to price ratio. Good ambiance, great indoor decor, happy hour happens...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Very good sushi, probably one of the best I've had. A little spendy but i would say worth it. Very large Sake selection that was almost overwhelming. I will for sure be coming back as soon as i can afford it.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum yum. My wonderful C took me to Umi after a particularly emotional "family day" and did it ever soothe my aching soul. It was Father's Day, and we arrived at about 8pm. The restaurant was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi is sushi (at least to me). Everytime I go to Seattle, Umi is on the priority list. As stated in previous posts, their happy hour is fantastic and cheap! Dinner is a bit pricier, but when you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No students are suggested to go.They have many kind of sake and vary kinds of rolls and sushi.I ate the weirdest roll ever that has fruits in side.The atmosphere is nice, and the location may be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour was da bomb here. Umi offers a good variety of foods and drinks at a little under half off and the best part is that happy hour runs late here making it possible for working people to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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My first real experience with sushi was at Umi Sake House and has since never been surpassed. The fish was very fresh and the rolls were amazing. I recommend the California Crunch. This place is very busy so I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably has to be my favorite place in Seattle for sushi. Albeit there are some other good ones, I just haven't found them yet. Happy hour is awesome, lots of great choices for even better prices....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To: MelFrom: DianaSubject: What are you doing tonight?I must go out. This is my first single, non-mom weekend. I must go out. Must. Must. Must.To: DianaFrom: MelSubject: Re: What are you doing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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I have had Sushi in some of the best Sushi Houses all across the nation.. LA To NY.. Umi holds it's own to the best of them.. Fresh, Flavorfull and a great place for a fun Friday night after work or a special...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Very good sushi, probably one of the best I've had. A little spendy but i would say worth it. Very large Sake selection that was almost overwhelming. I will for sure be coming back as soon as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends treated me for a birthday dinner here and I had a great time. We got the crispy calamari, and three rolls: suzie rosie (I really liked this one), mango tango (more dessert-ish but still...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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They have a great thing going on from 4 to 6pm....quality sushi at low prices.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I FOUND NEMO!!!!And he was pretty damn tasty. Hands down, best sushi place in Washington State.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour is fantastic. You might have to wait a bit to get on the front porch (it has 4 tables) but it's worth it as happy hour on the porch lasts until 8 pm. Sashimi sampler ($10) - is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding happy hour! Went here on Friday and we tried a bunch of stuff off the happy hour menu. Some of the highlights included the sashimi set which offered a nice sampling, the calamari and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE UMI!!Their sushi is the best. Their rolls are imaginative and delicious. Love their special fresh rolls. They also have an amazing happy hour. Two people can eat and drink for about $40 and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five five-star reviews in a row?!It's that good! =D!!!Although we didn't order any sakes when we were here, we were happy with our yummy fruity rolls. It was a late dinner for us so many of our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a handful of times but more recently, I celebrated a friends engagement and attended her Bachelorette party here at UMI. The vibe is always relaxed though your eyes witness it busy 3/4 of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mouth's watering already from the thought of it! My absolute favorite hour of joy for fresh raw fish that makes my tongue dance. The sashimi - OMG, can I say orgasmic? My staple: yellowtail, albacore,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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I have only been to Umi once, that was enough for me. The food wasn't too bad but for what you get it is pretty over priced. The service was not that great but the ambiance is wonderful. It has such a chic...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy HourGreat food, quality, and selection. One of my favorite happy hours in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sushi is ma-ma but a little spendy! come during happy hour for the deals and you'll leave happy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi has everything going for it. From the decor to the food, it is just well put together. After making Saturday night reservations for four mid-day we arrived and were seated right away. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi Sake House is probably one of my absolute favorite happy hours in Seattle. The restaurant is divided into different areas and each one has a different feeling. Umi supplies you with some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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I LOVE UMI!!!... The flavors are so unique and the fish is fresh. Try the camamari salade... It'll knock your socks off!!!...The cocktails are divine.. What more can you ask for!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo dang good, but the rolls are really large: every group always orders too many and then we stuff ourselves because we get to feeling invincible on our sushi high...then it is painful.So: too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily my favorite sushi place. I've only ever been for late night Sunday happy hours but they've been spot on everytime. I love the salmon crunch the best, but their spider rolls are fantastic too. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is easily the worst sushi I have ever had.Picked out a couple of their fancy rolls and 3 sake (salmon) nigiri. It was absolutely terrible. I judge a sushi house on how good the sake nigiri is,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This sushi restaurant is pretty humble from the entrance on 1st Ave, but the ambiance inside is definitely everything that one could want in a sake house.The waitstaff is extremely knowledgeable about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Umi three times for happy hour and dinner and each time is a memorable experience. The food: AmazingThe booze: DeliciousThe service: Top NotchThe cost: AffordableThey have some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of Izakayas and this one proves to be great as well. Came here for happy hour with my friends and they had an extensive happy hour menu. The sashimi is just so fresh and delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. That about sums up Umi. The atmosphere is great; they have a great indoor patio with sky lights and plants. It's WAY bigger than it looks from the street. The service is courteous and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour runs until 8pm and the happy hour menu is delicious and affordable. The salmon sashimi don (rice bowl) and a bad boy roll makes for a happy Marina.There's usually a 30-minute wait and a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Save this place for a special night out. AMAZING sushi! So fresh! The service is wonderful also, with a very friendly and helpful staff. They will answer any sushi or sake questions you have!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here 3 times (total). It's been awhile & I miss my dang sushi!!I love the fact that I can come here at like 11 and it's still open & they have great selections from their happy hour menu....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a late dinner on a Thursday night and happily discovered the late night happy hour (11-1 am). The food and drinks were 4 stars. Tried a few kinds of saki cocktails which were delish! We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great spot to grab sushi anytime of the day! Particularly great for happy hour! It last from 4-8pm. 4-6 anywhere in the restaurant and 6-8 only at the front tables or bar. Best to get there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Umi is simply the best Sushi in Seattle!!! I have been eating Sushi for 23 years and I think Umi is my favorite place in Seattle by far. I've tried all the other well known places but nothing has even come...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi, umi, umi! I've been meaning to pay this place a visit for quite some time now. I finally got around to it last week.I was there last week for Happy Hour. The sushi was astounding. The fish was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man they have really good sushi. I ordered several things. I don't remember their names, but it was really good! It's kind of pricey but it was worth it. Good place to drink and socialize too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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This was the first time I'd been to Umi for happy hour. Earlier in the year we had dinner there with another couple and had a great time. Service and food were great. We tend to follow Billy wherever he goes....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Seattle, hands down. Some of the priciest as well, but you can still find me there at least twice a month... One recommendation, depending on your preferences (if you like spicy tuna),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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We had a bad experience recently DESPITE having reservations at Umi Sake House. Four of us were to shown not to a table, but two tiny loveseats facing a coffee table. This was definitely not what we wanted....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the first "cool" place i've been to since moving up here to washington. the happy hour here is fantastic! the prices are great and the sushi is extremely fresh. i haven't paid for sushi in like 7...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me like this place and definitely would go back... but only for happy hour. It was pretty packed for HH, but the nice bartender kept an eye out for a table for us. I had the hakutsuru junmai sake....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is SUPERB! The fish is awesome and they have tons of fantastic sushi rolls. They also have a great selection of non-sushi items for people who aren't so fond of raw fish. Their sake...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The happy hour is great here. The HH menu includes many sushi items. There are also appetizers like tempura and calamari on the menu too. I ordered Sushi Set B with tuna, albacore, salmon and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-excellent happy hour -a little pricey otherwise, but worth it-amazing unique sauces drizzled over your rolls (usually for the specialty rolls)-as a vegetarian I love the Garden Decadence-atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for sushi. Fresh Fish and great sushi rolls. I went here with 3 of my friends and everyone has a great time. I ordered the Salmon Sashimi and the Trantula Extreme (spicy version of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Not only is Umi overrated, the sushi is bordering on gross. The fish is fresh and high quality - don't get me wrong - but all of the rolls are covered with spicy mayo and often deep fried. Forget about getting...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour at Umi is great, and the best part is that it goes until 8:00 if you sit at the bar! Sapporos were only $3.50 and the happy hour food was amazing! We got the garlic spareribs, the spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Belltown hotspot. Definitely frequent here a lot! For HH, dinner, or just hangout with friends over the weekend and get some drinks.HH runs till 8pm! When I have a sushi craving, I come here. Aside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The roll are ever so yummy here and on top of that, they have a great happy hour. Super cheap, super good. Hands down, this place has the best sushi I have tasted in town. It's a good place to go with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. This is what I believe the best sushi place in belltown. It's not ridiculously overpriced and they just have really fresh sushi. I took my friends here that are Anti-Sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love UMI. UMI is my favorite sushi place downtown. I went there to celebrate my birthday on 7/7/07 and it was a big occassion, not just for me but for lots of people at the restaurant. They had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love Umi Sake House. Excellent Fresh Sushi, and Excellent ServiceThey have a great Happy Hour from 4-8pm everyday! and 11-1am Thurs-Sun. This is a great place to get some amazing sushi and also a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Umi for Happy Hour (HH) and specifically for sushi, drinks, and happiness not ending until 8pm! Sit at the bar for instant service. The fish is fresh and sake is great... And you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Awesome happy hour, If you go to the front bar you can eat the same great food, from 4 to 8pm everyday....so worth it! Very awesome try the sushi b or sushi a ....on the bar happy hour menu.We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I am a huge sushi fan. It's one of my favorite foods to eat, outside of my ethnic background. Granted, I got into sushi because of these neo-maki-zushi because I was always afraid of eating...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have I not written a review about this place yet??? Unbelievable! This place was my fondest memory while visiting Seattle [[seeing my friend not included =P]]. We went here in celebration of our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting Seattle, my boyfriend and I grabbed dinner here on a Sunday night with another couple. The place had a hip atmosphere and the decor was nice. We were sat, in couches, near a mini...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish you weren't so expensive, but I love Umi anyway. I've been there twice, and had a good experience both times. The wait staff were very good about making sure our glasses are never empty, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best rolls in the city, and they are also huge, and they are also pretty, if that's something you like.And the decor is great, best in its class in the city, lots of different rooms and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.I thought that I would stop in for happy hour. Super serious sushi prices and fairly bad tasting food.. even during happy hour.Unpleasant sushiInattentive staffSlow service in an empty restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for a late night happy hour downtown. The prices are reasonable and the food is tasty. The atmosphere is great for a date!
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi's rocks. Great place for large groups and for some food and drinks before a night out. I do hear the happy hour is one of the best in Seattle, so can't wait to try that.Ironically, my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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I called to discuss an advertising opportunity that would be a fabulous way...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place for happy hour! Their happy hour menu is amazing! So many items to choose from...I wish I could eat it all! The rolls were large enough to share so go with a group and try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with work colleagues to Umi Sake house for dinner. We ordered a large omakase and several rolls, and I was amazed at how good both the sushi and sashimi were! Although the variety of fish were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi Sake House is so freaking cute, I can't even take it. We randomly stumbled over here after a girls night for a nightcap, and ended up just having a grand old time without even eating.The pear...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best happy hours I have found recently. I made reservations over the web and there was a little confusion on what day I requested. They fit us in anyways and granted us a table with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best, most creative and tastiest sushi rolls i've ever had. Plus, most of the wait staff is cute :)
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi, I have dreams about you. When I was in Seattle, my Pacific Northwestern partner-in-crime walked to you one evening. He wanted sushi. I wanted damn good sushi. You fulfilled our needs.We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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I went with a lot of friends(10 ) for dinner on Saturday, and we weren't happy with our experience. Our waitress was not friendly,even though she should've known she would get big tip from our table. She...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I chose to have my birthday dinner here shortly after they opened, and the sushi was good and fresh. I don't remember it being significant other than the ginormous bill we got at the end for what was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'd like to say that UMI does indeed sport some of the freshest fishes I've had! Creative menu indeed! We even got to meet the owner, whose friend was sitting at our table. Funny though,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best happy hour sushi places in town! They have a good happy hour menu-I suggest the Seattle Crunch! The prices are good if you can get there between 4-8 pm. Beware-happy hour is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum is all I have to say about this place! The portions are huge. My friend and I ordered 4 rolls and the waitress advised us that was probably way too much food so we took it down to three and had a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times, and the first two I sat with a large group in the private room. Service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Prices are decent. I like the unusual variety of rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like this place needs another review but what the heck.1) Get a table in the back of the restaurant - way better than sitting in the "hallway" of the front of the restaurant2) I'm not so sure about...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great happy hour!!! can i mention!!!!! the black cod is bar non the best here at umi sake house!!! .... but service :( kind of snooty....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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great ambiance, great fresh fish. Billy Beach the chef stands by his fish and has some unique dishes if you want to step outside of the norm as well. The staff is friendly and the service is good. highly recommend this place for a date or w/ friends.
openlist - user review - 12/15/2007
4.0 of 5 stars.
This happy hour is amazing! You can't ifnd many places with a happy hour going until 8pm...Umi is that place. That, and with a great menu to boot!Sushi rolls (the basics specialty rolls) are $3-4...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to be this way, but I would probably be giving Umi five stars if their staff weren't so affected (excluding a couple of bartenders who are terrific servers and really know what they are doing)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their HH is the shit!! The decor is neat and hip, but I wasn't expecting much out of this place since the greeter dressing like a hooker in china town (wearing fishnet and go go boots lol ) was rude...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Umi Sake House is pretty nice, and most of the food we had was pretty good, but one particular event that took place means I will not be returning. One of the diners in our party ordered a particular sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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The happy hour specials here are great, if you are looking for fairly edible...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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even though this was predominantly an asian crowd on wednesdays, the place was great. the style was sophisticated meets art deco. the adios' were potent! tons of seating and a huge screen that played random...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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This place has a nice ambience. We did not experience what the other reviewers were raving about when it comes to quality seafood. In fact all 3 of us were truly dissapointed. We like the miso soup but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Umi a few times for happy hour so be warned, this review is skewed towards the cocktail and appetizer monger more so than the dinner group.To start out, I sampled a few of their signature...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crispy Prawns? $4. Bad Boy roll? $4.50. Spicy Tuna Roll? $3.50. Yes please!One of the best sushi happy hours in Belltown... delicious. Happy hour is 4-6 everyday but it's extended 4-8pm in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi - one of the best I've had in Seattle, considering the price and quantity. Pretty good atmosphere, though I found the couches a little awkward, you aren't at all required to sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most beautiful rolls I've ever been served. Works of art and mouthfuls of heaven, too. The Zen-like interior design as well as the lovely, attentive waitresses meld perfectly with the food. And if...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had some fantastic toro sashimi and a tasty cocktail (although it had a hideous name like dragon's toe: maker's, ginger & ginger ale, and cucumber) but didn't care much for any of the five or six...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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I've been to Seattle many times over the past 8 years and I've been on the lookout for a great sushi restaurant for the past five. Now you'd think that would be a dime a dozen in Seattle (right on the coast,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi means sea in japanese, and this place brings the sea to your taste buds by way of fresh sashimi. Very smart interior. Press on the walls to find the restrooms.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday night in Belltown and I felt right at home..This weekend I left the rain behind for a weekend in Seattle (never thought I'd say that). I wanted to find a good place in a fun location because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good uni. Loved the Bad Boy. Amazing drinks, especially the sour martini made with the freshest lime juice. I live in LA, sushi mecca, so I went in with lowered expectations. I walked out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I am giving Umi four stars for the awesome happy hour prices and selection, but atmosphere f'in sucks! I hate the pretentious "I'm so beautiful" Belltown crew that flocks here. Sorry folks...this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour. Beautiful remodel. Not a lounge anymore. Just a little claustrophobic in the main dining room from lack of windows. I've never had a bad dish there. Watch out because the deep fried...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY poop. I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet.I *love* sushi, and therefor I *love* Umi. They literally have the softest, tasiest, morsell-y sashimi I've ever tasted in my entire friggin'...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HAHAHAHAHA!I'm the 79th person to Yelp this place.HAHAHAHAHA!Yep, that's all I'm typing. Ppphhhhhhhffffffffffffttt! :o)
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Super pretty and super pricey. It's a great high-priced date spot. There are a couple of veggie items, but it isn't great for vegetarians. I have to say the three best things about this place are:The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Umi for the first time last night. The food was good and I liked the look of the place. We had a very attentive waitress. All and all we had a good experience, however, I must note that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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A friend of mine took me to Umi for the first time on a late Thursday night about a month ago. He said; "it was the best he had ever had". I said; "I'll be the judge of that I've been eating sushi long before...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Umi and I'm not even a fan of sushi...you may be asking yourself...how can that be...right?? Anyways...the appetizers there are super yummy and cheap during HH. I had the calamari and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of friends and I ended up here, and although I find few things more enjoyable than having a verbal jousting match with my friend Dale over sushi, eating at Umi reminded me of this little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good happy hour menu. But it's always tough to find parking in Belltown.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service was great- food is excellent. Whenever me and my friends looking for good food and fun environment- we always go there. The Calamari appetizer is the best. LOVE IT. Their Seabass dish-was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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I consider myself a sushi connoisseur and enjoys trying out new sush restaurants. I did not expect Umi Sake House to taste like sushi made in Japan or even Vancouver B.C. However, I thought it would be similar...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Would a Japanese person come to this restaurant to remind them of the neighborhood izakayas in Japan where you so fondly remember getting plastered & stuffed side by side with other 9-5 ers after a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last night and LOVED it!We went for late night happy hour (11pm-1am) and was pleasantly surprised. The decor of the place is very simple, yet somewhat elegant. We were brought to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their happy hour was amazing(4-8pm, 11pm-1am). A pile o' some tasty morsels, kirin, & hot sake for 2 hearty eaters under $40....Stylish digs, comfortable futon like couches, pleasant server. I am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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I totally agreed why this restaurant got 5 star rating. I felt like I was eating fresh seafood back in Hokkaido, Japan. My husband and I went there both regular price hour and happy hour. Happy hour price was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is by far my favorite sushi happy hour venue. first of all, happy hour lasts from 4-8. then of course, they have late nite from 11-1. their hh menu is quite extensive, including a good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were in search of sushi in downtown Seattle and one of us was a little late in getting there. So, me and P went to the bar at Zoe's to have a couple drinks while we waited. When the last friend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 of us came here for Late night Happy Hour on Thursday night before the close. They brought edamame out right when we sat down which was a big plus. This healthy snack made me happy right away. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well we didn't get here soon enough for happy hour but I cant imagine it being all that cheap as the regular prices were a bit spendy. I liked the decor of the restaurant, the dining room had an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god! Someone finally took sushi and made it unhealthy!I kid, I kid -- the Seattle Crunch sushi was very delicious. And indeed very crunchy. And we're thinking deep-fried (are we wrong?) I mean,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the space - super modern cool in front, spacious and relaxing in the back, nice art, pretty waitresses. The sake selection is excellent and the waitresses are very knowledgeable about the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!!!!I came here with my cutie of a boyfriend on sunday at 6pm. Went inside and asked them if happy hour was over, and to my surprise the answer was... "NO." :) Happy hour still goes on in the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Gone is Bada Lounge, but Umi is much better. The decor is amazing, front porch, backyard, traditional seating...etc...The specialty drinks are great, Leche Lemonade is my favorite. The spicy cassidy roll is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A tad pricey even for happy hour... $8 sashimi dishes (you get about 5 slices of dead fish in the specie of your choosing). Good dead fish though... I heard everything they serve is wild, not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their happy hour is fan-tastic.Everything is tasty...the drinks are reasonable, they have a huge sake menu and the decor is interesting. I love the bad boy roll...even if it is a bastardization of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not in love with the Belltown scene, but I felt very comfortable sitting at a little table in the back here. It had a great feel to it-- like I was outside in Japan. My friend's roommate works...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Happy Hour venue for a group of people.Our server was efficient and kept us on track: meaning she didn;t roll her eyes at our half drunk asses as we ummmed and awwed over which sushi roll to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have tried Umi Sake House three times now, and been happy each occasion. Hats off to their happy hour - which is long, with great prices AND variety. There are discounted non-sushi items for wusses,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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I travel to NY, Chicago, Cali, Florida, TX, etc, etc and have been to plenty of GREAT sushi places, but this one is my favorite. The head chef is super nice and very helpful in making suggestions. The lobster...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi doesn't really Yelp my fancy with a naughty feather, but some of the rolls here looked rather Yelptastic, but this place does gets good Yelps for sushi.Nothing like going to a happy hour with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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The makimonos are very delicious, specially bad boy roll and the ultimate dragon! However, the badboy roll is similar with Las Vegas roll at Wasabi Bistro. The calamari salad is to die for! Don't forget to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a quick appetizer and some sake and walked away with a bunch of new sake suggestions. We sat at the bar and had some really tasty sushi and a taster of three sake, at a great price...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Not the highest quality sushi but it's just fine if you pop in for Happy Hour and want to grab a bite. The happy hour prices are very reasonable and the selection of sake is quite large. The service staff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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I was in Umi sake house a couple of weeks ago for a friends b-day party, the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here several times with everything from large groups to intimate dinners, and I must say that Umi Sake House has yet to let me down. The price is a little on the steep side if you go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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I have been to Umi's several times recently and each time I am more amazed with my experience! They have the best deal for happy hour and the sushi is delicious. The atmosphere is chic, modern and relaxing. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So in the middle of happy hour, happily guzzling Sapporo and consuming lots of raw fish, Bernie comes back to the table and says "I think the toilet seats are warmed!" I turn to MMAD and say, "we are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for happy hour, except that the service was incredibly slow. And the non-happy hour prices seemed extreme. Also, the patio smelled a bit strongly of freshly-installed dirt. But almost...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's amazing how big this place is because it sure doesn't look it from the outside!! : )love the decor!! i dig the couch/lounge seat chairs for tables for 2 and the bench seats up against the wall...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy smokes I think my mouth is still on fire from that First Avenue roll that I ordered three days ago at Umi Sake House. Plus if you like spicy foods the spicy Tuna Roll rocked the house!!! Thanks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, the service isn't the best but the Bad Boy roll makes it all worthwhile for me....I salivate just thinking about it!Spotty service, great happy hour, some delicious sushi rolls and a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start off with a positive. The bad boy roll was soo bad for me but OMG so good. It was eel, avocado, cream cheese and crab, deep fried, and topped off with spicy mayonnaise and a teriyaki...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't the first thing that I think of actually, it's the most delicious of all delicious lychee martinis. Sweet Jesus take me now!The sushi is great too, don't get me wrong. It's a great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi in Seattle, and their happy hour deals are amazing. All of the tempura-style rolls are great ("bad boy roll" and "seattle crunch" are favorites), and the "crispy prawns" are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drink menu at Umi is really annoying and long. It's about 15 pages and the first 12 or so are devoted to 23,000 kinds of sake. (Rolling eyes.) I know it's a "sake house," but Christ, what's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to bring large groups of people here back when it was the Bada Lounge. I love what they've done with the place. The meat market-y, almost club vibe it used to have was annoying.Most recently,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really heart this restaurant. Their happy hour is amazing and a really good deal. The tuna sushimi plate is delicious especially when sitting in the zen garden room which makes you feel like you are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night my friends and I were dying for sushi so we decided to try Umi in Belltown. Many in Seattle might be unfamiliar with the restaurant since it recently opened this winter. Located in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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It's a very cool atmosphere. If you're looking for good food and chic atomosphere on a budget, this is the place. The food was good and pretty inexpensive for sushi. The happy hour does have good prices on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi serves some of the best sushi I've had in Seattle, and it's among my favorite places to hit for happy hour food and drinks. Food-wise they offer a decent variety of happy hour selections for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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I have to say that I've eaten at every single sushi joint in the puget sound area. Yes, there are good ones and bad ones. There are few great ones and I believe Umi Sake House is one of those. The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Overall, Alright. I have gone there several times, but will continue to do so. Service is better when its busy, kind of odd. WHen its slow, the service is just alright, but when its busy its not bad. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this place a couple of weeks ago for dinner. I always think of this place as a place to been seen, and not a place where one can truly experience culinary...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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This place is super fun.My girlfriends and I eat out 300 days a year.For nearly a year we've been coming here once a week.We have always had a good time sometimes way too much fun sitting at the sushi bar. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty re-donk-u-lous HH. You can fill up your belly with their extensive HH menu, but it's not the best you've ever had. But that's what happy hour is all about - value over taste, right? Oh, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place new for sushi in Belltown! I thought I was tripping as I walked in(to the old Bada Lounge). This place took a total 360 and went from a club to a restaurant. I heard the owner got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be honest that when I eat sushi I normally order the same three things to get the meal started, sake (salmon), unagi and a dragon roll. Umi did a great job on my staples and I was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love sushi and I love, love, love happy hour and Umi delivers on both accounts. They have a wide range of both nigiri and sushi rolls, as well as many non-sushi items. Everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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I used to come in when this spot was the old Bada lounge and I have to say that it is absolutely beautiful now! over 45 different kinds of sake?!?! Who knew? The raw bar is awesome and it's just an all around...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to avoid belltown, but it really does have great restaurants. I was surprised at how large Umi is. It has a really cool back porch that feels like outside but isn't, which is nice for Seattle....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Umi is our absolute favorite for sushi and happy hour! the food is great and the happy hour price is so incredibly wonderful. very cheap. we always get prompt seating and the atmosphere is super cute. the only...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's all that. Extremely urban vibe with this sort of eclectic and quirky design hook. You want to peek around every corner. You enter the chic but not overly chic girls' room through a hidden...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
update 9.07:still damn good food but our service was seriously lacking. we ended up having a nice time anyway but be aware that during a busy time (8pm) the service can be a crapshoot.oh so good! i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Takes my sushi experience to a new level. First time i tried Sashimi and i loved it. I have gone back quite a few times just to try a new roll. Presentation is wonderful! Try the happy hour, its one of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A to A The Hamachi is beautiful, and the Seattle Crunch roll is to die for. Good all around choice.Go for the happy hour, 16h - 18h in the main rooms, 16h - 20h up front, and 23h - 01h Sunday through...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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happy hour is great both for the quality of the food and the good price. Don...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here we have it... our new favorite sushi place, the kind that has THAT roll that you crave all week long and have to restrain yourself from visiting every night just to eat. We've been back several...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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I've been a local sushi fanatic for almost 20 years now. I'm always looking for the next hidden gem I have yet to discover. Umi Sake House is my latest find. Typically I would keep this information to myself...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After being disappointed by food quality and service at both Wasabi Bistro and Shiro's I decided to recommend to my friends that we try Umi.Good choice. Really friendly and patient waitstaff. Fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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This has got to be my absolute favorite place to have happy hour. Not only does it have a great happy hour menu but it also has unique sushi for an average of 4 dollars a roll, not just your average california...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would officially give this place a "meh". Was there last night in a group. The service was friendly though she seemed uncomfortable and/or awkward (maybe she was new). When we tried to order warm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hits and MissesOn my first visit, the sushi and sake cocktails were spot on. There was a good vibe going on and the place was bustling with people. Despite the place being packed, the server was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like this place. The food is overpriced, the service is horrible, and it's in belltown so you're already moody after looking for parking. The food is alright, typical, nothing special. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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I had a party of eight going in the restaurant. The place was quite empty, with probably only 30% of the tables seated. We asked the waitress to take picture of us and she said she was too busy and will be...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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I was referred to Umi Sake House by a friend who told me that there's an awesome Japanese restaurant with the largest sake list. My friend was right about the sake but I wasn't particularly impressed with...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous happy hour at Umi. I LOVE their spicy tomato tofu. Like, love it so much I could marry it. It is so delicious and tomato-y and really, really spicy - but not on the happy hour menu, which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a lot of people have already made several good reviews....i am just putting my 2 cents....been there a couple of times....the sushi is so fresh and the variety of fish is amazing....i usually don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At some point I'll explain why. No. Wait. Nevermind that. Just go to Umi and have some great sushi and a mint sake martini.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come back since my last 3-star review.I have to admit - this place has grown on me. The atmosphere is fun, and wait staff friendly. The food has either increased in quality, or my taste buds have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I am vegan, I consider myself a bit of a sushi snob. I can appreciate the beautiful colors and presentation of my friend's fishy rolls (as long as it is odorless) and as long a the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umi God! Not bad atal. Umi boasts one of Seattle's BEST and LONGEST happy hours, that's very clear. But when I went there last night to partake, the bar was all full, so I had to settle for higher...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
service was sloowww... but the sake was warm and the water has some sort of cucumber zest in it. it was really nice inside too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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I have been to Umi almost every weekend since they opened in June. Their atmosphere is beautiful, fun and the decoration is even better. Where can you go and get the freshest sashimi set for $8 during happy...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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The happy hour is the best deal in town, both early and late, but the real treat here is the overall fish quality. Truly, if you're going to judge a sushi restaurant, it only makes sense to talk about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umi Sake House's happy hour has to be one of the best bargains in Belltown. My friend and I (embarrassingly enough) GORGED ourselves in sushi and beer and left for just under 15 bucks a piece. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Great place for those of us who actually have to work past 6pm. Will is the most attentive bartender there is to be found in Seattle. I highly recommend the Hot Sake as well as their Ginger Sake Martini... The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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I love this place! It's great for after work drinks, a date night, or just hanging with your friends. Umi has some of the best sushi that I have ever had in Seattle. And their sake cocktails are oh so good. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update 4/05/07:The service has improved a bit, but the rolls are still leaving something to be desired. Maybe it's because I'm always ordering off the happy hour menu?...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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OK- I can see why people think so. The ambience is ok. And food isn't bad either. But there are certain attitude there that really turned me off. Not only the staffs but the customers there are acting like...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great decor and decent prices. This place has a solid collection of Sake (which you'd hope for given the name) and other liquors. The food isn't bad and is decently priced. They also have a very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be Bada lounge and I am glad they switched over to something different. The place looks completely different now. The decor is modern and comfortable. Liberal use of dark colors on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice. Some of the better sushi I've had in the city, slighty spendier, but worth it, terrific sake list and the decor is pretty sweet...it's HUGE and there's an atrium out back. Fantastic entree...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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I went on a Friday night with a group of 6, and had trouble from the beginning. Apparently they had no idea how to plan out seating, because for about then minutes after being seated, the wait staff stood and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone else touched base on the sushi. Great presentation and flavor. You're missing out if you come here for the sushi though. It's not called a sake house for nothing. Being fairly new to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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We went for dinner with another couple on a Saturday night around 9pm. We waited 10 minutes before anyone came to take our order. Then our friend's noodles and roll was out ages before our sashimi and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
John and I spent the day walking (from downtown Ballard to Golden Gardens and back). Sure, we hitched the bus to cross the Ballard Bridge and return downtown but the point is, we were all tuckered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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This place is so wonderful. Happy hour is the best! You have to try the "bad boy roll" and the crispy prawns. It's a great date spot too, especially when you sit in the back, it's an indoor zen garden. Very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing Sushi! I would recommend starting with the cucumber sake martini, followed by the green decadence and mango tango rolls. In fact any of the mango rolls are excellent. Reasonably priced and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Happy hour here is great!!! I've been here a number of times and happy hour is consistently good. Hours are 4-6 in the bar area, 4-8 only in the front (too quiet in front), and 11 - close. The bartender works...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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This place has it all. We went there for happy hour. The prices were low and the quality and quantity of food was high. We ordered garlic shortribs, lemongrass chicken, and 5 sushi dishes. This was all under...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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I was originally shooting for happy hour because I read a good review in Japanese community newspaper on the other day. Although I was stuck in bad Fremont traffic and couldn't get there in time, I enjoyed...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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My oh my. Great bargains on happy hour, not so much for the drinking set but WOW is that some quality sushi at a great price! We expected smaller sized rolls for the meager price of $3-$5 but we got full size...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Don't get me wrong, what was done ambience-wise in lieu of Bada Lounge was a big improvement for Belltown in the world of restaurants, however, with Wasabi Bistro and a few other nearby competitors, I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi I've had in Seattle, hands down. A group of friends and I went to the late night (11pm ~ 1am) happy hour on a Sunday night and ordered a wide variety of items; each one totally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so good, and highly recommended. I went here during their late happy hour which was a bit before 8 pm. The specials were pretty good, but not that wide of a selection. Every roll that I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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I'm not sure what westseattlesally is talking about. I've been a huge fan of sushi chef Billy Beach for years and would follow him anywhere. Not only was the O Toro sashimi the best I've ever had anywhere in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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In the light of day, this place shows all its flaws. Cheaply constructed, poorly painted, it gives the impression they slapped it together in a few weekends. If you are looking for a trendy place to have cheap...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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This place is great! The decor is amazing, yes, but the sushi is super fresh and very tasty. They're specialty rolls are very creative and so yummy. But seriously, the cocktails and sake cocktails will amaze...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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Was very impressed with the whole decor and overall ambience of the restaurant. Being a sushi critic myself, I was very skeptical on trying out a new restaurant. The presentation of the food was an A on my...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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I tried Umi for the first time last night, and was completely impressed. The makeover of Bada is fantastic...lots of wood for an understated elegance departing from the former IKEA showroom-trying-to-be-LA...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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This sake house boasts an impressive, soothing, clean interior with top-notch food. The atmosphere is incredibly comforting, yet trendy. The menu is creative, extensive and so delicious: the sushi rolls are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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In the process of being replaced with Umi Sake.
judysbook.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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This place is hard as heck to find, and parking is almost impossible. We drove around for at least an hour looking for parking we didn't have to pay for. Come with at least $10 cash to pay at one of t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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This is one of the loudest lounges I've ever been to. On weekends, they crank up the music and the place is crowded with the young Belltown set. The place has an interesting mod-style decor and there ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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The Bada Lounge is a cool spot to just hang out and chill with some friends. The music is loud people are cool and the food is good. The drinks are a little stiff; their prices are about average for...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Bada Lounge - if you walk down 1st avenue in Belltown you'll probably not even notice it. The front of the lounge is very narrow, and once you enter the door, you have to go down a narrow hallway to e...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Bada is a unique bar and restaurant for a place like Seattle. We dont have a whole lot of posh, stylish places here, and this is one. Picture what a room would look like if it was a Mac computer and there you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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located in the hip/trendy belltown area of seattle, bada lounge is my favorite bar next to the hidden zig zag bar. the entrance almost feels so grand because it is a spacious walk toward the scene. the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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The Bada Lounge is one of the coolest places to chill, eat great food, have great drinks, and listen to Seattle's top DJs spin. Start off with the Tuna Poki and move onto the Star Anise Glazed Pork Chops. Oh,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2005
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stanley kubrick hadn't died before the same fate befell the chinese restaurant chef wang, i'd swear he had a hand in the design of its belltown replacement. arriving here before the bouncer took his station...
seattlepi.com - user review
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asian-themed restaurant in the heart of belltown...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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if stanley kubrick hadn't died before the same fate befell the chinese restaurant chef wang, i'd swear he had a hand in the design of its belltown replacement. arriving here before the bouncer took his station...
seattletimes.com - user review
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Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake...
opentable.com - user review
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