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Umami Omakase - Umami Omakase, Cambridge, MA

Umami Omakase

4.8 (133)
$50 and over
Sushi
2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1831

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gary Lei

Experiences

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

    $138.00 per person

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

    $168.00 per person

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

    $178.00 per person

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

What 133 people are saying

Umami Omakase reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Best Service

  • Boston

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umami Omakase offers a "true omakase experience" with a "wonderful" service and "knowledgeable" staff. Diners rave about the "high-quality" food, including 18-course menus, fresh sushi, and inventive dishes. The intimate setting enhances the experience, making it a "memorable dining experience." Despite being "expensive," it's "worth it" for special occasions.
133 Reviews
  1. patrick

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good and service were outstanding. Will definitely come back again

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  2. Javier VIP

    Houston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a true omakase experience - all 8 diners at the bar were having the omakase and the chef and his two sous would prepare all the delicacies at the same time and would serve and would explain in detail (sometimes with pictures and even some times with the actual whole fish) what we would be eating, how it was put together and how it should be eaten. Service was wonderful with a full sake selection and a very knowledgeable sake sommelier. Will go back every time I am in Boston!

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  3. Eric

    Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Better than great. It was everything we could have wanted.

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  4. April

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the third time we visited. chef Gary with his staff consistently provided us the excellent service and the food is high-quality. We never get disappointed. Highly recommended.

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  5. Gila

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a great time! Staff was fab had a lot of fun. Food was amazing. The bar is where it’s at

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  6. Sean

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dinners in my life! Went there for our anniversary and had the 18 course menu and sake pairings. Everything we ate or drank was fantastic. The entire staff were great and attentive. For example the chef noticed I was left handed and always placed my sushi so that I could grab with my left hand. Small detail to some, but it shows how much they care.

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  7. michael VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They tried a little too hard. The food lost the simplicity I enjoy in sushi.

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  8. Ciarra

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible experience! We sat at the sushi bar and I’m so happy we did! Our waiter also brought out some sake that paired perfectly with all the courses. There was probably one that I didn’t care for much but even then it was still delicious, just a little sharp for me. The sushi chefs were so skilled in making these incredible dishes and everything was done with such precision, it was beautiful to watch! Everything we ate was incredible, so fresh and all the unique flavors blended so beautifully. Needless to say we enjoyed everything we had and I cannot wait to return again!!

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  9. Josh

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We frequently visit Umami Omakase which accommodates a maximum of 28 diners at a sushi bar and tables. The well paced meal (either fifteen or eighteen courses) consists of traditional and highly inventive offerings, of soup; sashimi, assorted sushi and hand rolls based almost exclusively on a seasonal variety of Japanese (with a few local) fish including Toro and caviar, as well as foie gras, truffle, and Wagyu beef, and ends with an imaginative dessert. The chef and staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and freely engage with customers at the sushi bar. Always a pleasurable meal.

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  10. Dasha

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time trying Omakase and we greatly enjoyed the experience! The service was very entertaining but not overwhelming; it was well balanced. We loved the food they served and for the money we paid, it was well worth it. Everyone was so pleasant and very knowledgeable of every dish they served us. We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

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

Umami Omakase is rated 4.8 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Umami Omakase

2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1831

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gary Lei
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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