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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!
Recessed lighting, minimalist decor and a cool slate floor set the scene at this chic, urban sake house. The low-ceilinged bar space attracts Belltown trendseekers, while a quieter night can be had on the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/03/2008
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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.
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yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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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!
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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I just found my new favourite Japanese restaurant. Arrived at around 8 on a Friday and had a 45 minute wait. Once we were seated it took almost half an hour before we could get a server to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing sushi! Great service & great interior. I am spoiled to ever eat sushi anywhere else! Darn you Umi!!!
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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2.0 of 5 stars.
A girl I work with pestered me to try this place because it's her "favorite." I've had sushi all over town, and I'm always in search of the best sashimi, so I was looking forward to trying Umi. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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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: Amazing
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Mitzie - the Bad Boy is oh-so-good, and I'm not a fan of teh rolls. Everything else? Not so much. I was totally expecting perfection here because so many people had recommended it to me,…
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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
i honestly loved Bada Lounge back in 2002. all my best friends and homies were resident DJ's here. from DJ Chinkyeye (my best friend), DJ Christyle, O'rion, Ryan Milano, DJ Scene and Kube 93's heavy…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
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…
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 I've ever personally witnessed, but you can still find me there at least once a week... One recommendation, depending on your preferences (if…
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
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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Semi-mod Asian-NY fusion decor, great atmosphere, value, fresh food, good sized portions, decent service, and right next to Amber, Tia Lou's and Belltown Billiards. There are better sushi joints for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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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.
Totally impressed - great service, amazing happy hour prices and fantastic food. The servings are huge, waiter/esses are attentive and efficient, and the environment is great. Having grown up in Japan…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love Umi Sake House. Excellent Fresh Sushi, and Excellent Service
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.
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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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my first real sushi experience..I loved it!!!! Seattle crunch roll or crab crunch roll (I think) are AMAZING! I love the deep fried-ness! I will definitely be back! Servers were very nice and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sushi purist and I usually spurn any place with rolls not named after fish they contain, but Umi's happy hour brings me to my nigiri elitist knees. This is not the place for divine fish…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for happy hour and was not disappointed. The service is great, the food is delicious, and I love the atmosphere decor! I had an amazing drink--lychee lemonade. BUT It's $9. Anyway, I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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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 restaurant
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...
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