Umami

(415) 346-7529

2909 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94123 37.7974 -122.434

Neighborhoods: Cow Hollow, North

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Umami is an upscale, casual Izakaya-style Japanses restaurant and bar serving traditional cuisine and sake.

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A sign-less stone exterior gives way to low-lit interiors, filled with clean lines and natural elements: smooth stones accent the bar and sushi counter and the bar top is made of grainy live-edge cedar. The space, divided by shoji-style screens housing orchids, features banquette seating both upstairs and down, where young, stylish couples and groups of friends convene. Later in the evening, the bar area becomes its own micro-scene with Marina singles mixing. Diners snack through the menu, which reads like a "greatest hits" of Asian cuisine. The spicy-tuna-and-water-chestnut roll is fresh and garnished with bright tobiko, while the Wagyu beef tartar tataki, delicately charred on the outside, reveals meltingly tender pieces of beef flavored with peanut and fresh wasabi. The shaking beef stands out among the mains, but the kitchen excels most at small plates. The coffee-flavored pot du creme, a sleeper hit, comes topped with airy coconut-scented whipped cream.

Bn2bwld

March 06, 2009

I recently went to Umami on a busy thursday night. Was very impressed with the reservation system. I placed my reservation online they confirmed with an email and called me the day of the event. Umami is set right off Union Street in the heart of the marina. The hostess knew exactly who I was and quickly took my date and I to our table. The service was prompt; the food was terrific. I asked the server to surprise me with two rolls and was amazed with the selections. To sum Umami up it is a wonderful place for a date and serves great sushi.

ChrisPan

November 21, 2008

went there a few months ago on a Saturday night - the food was amazing! good atmosphere also.......................................................

Anonymous

May 21, 2008

I was introduced to Umami's by a client. Wonderful restaurant, great atmosphere, upscale environment. The food listing was extensive enough to warrant plenty of leftovers. Highly recommend.

The Details on Umami

Fun Fact:

Chef Sam Josi and general manager Stryker Scales traveled to Japan before opening Umami to research authentic sake bar styling.

What to Drink:

Creative sake-based cocktails like the pale pink Hello Kitty are fresh and not overly sweetened.

Where to Sit:

Ask for the secluded downstairs corner booth or a table upstairs to avoid the cold draft from the door and awkward banquette stools.

Notable Chef:

Sam Josi

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Message from Umami

  • Japanese cuisine
  • Upscale casual
  • Sake bar

Umami is an upscale, casual Izakaya-style Japanses restaurant and bar serving traditional cuisine and sake.

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