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Name: Umai Restaurant
Address: 1217 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (773) 248-8886
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

Umai Restaurant

4.5 (68)

$30 and under

Sushi

1217 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Romantic

Good food + Good taste = UMAI

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Daily Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:30am - 10:30pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Phone number
(773) 248-8886
Website
http://www.umaichicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1217 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar

Edamame$5.00
Boiled soy beans w/sea salt
Spicy Edamame$6.00
Sauteed edamame in japanese garlic spiced
Age Dashi Tofu$7.00
Fried silky tofu in dashi soy broth, ginger, scallion, bonito flakes
Asparagus Beef Roll$10.00
Asparagus wrapped in lean steak, sauteed w/ginger teriyaki sauce
Asari Butter$8.00
Manila clams sauteed w/garlic and butter
Asari Miso$7.00
Manila clams simmered in miso broth, scallion
Gyoza$6.00
6pcs japanese style pork or veggies pot stickers
Wasabi Shumai$6.00
Steamed pork dumpling w/wasabi flavors served w/soy vinegar
Ika Butter$8.00
Squid sauteed w/butter, lemon and mushroom
Shrimp Shumai$6.00
Steamed shrimp dumpling served w/soy vinegar
Tempura Plate$11.00
2 shrimps, assorted vegetables served w/warm dashi dipping
Oyster Mushroom Tempura$8.00
Served w/ponzu sauce, scallion
Lollipops Chicken$8.00
Japanese fried chicken served w/yuzu mayo
Nasu Dengaku$7.00
Roasted japanese eggplants w/house miso sauce
Kaki Fried$11.00
Fried oysters served w/plum sauce
Spicy Chicken Wings$7.00
Fried chicken wings sauteed in house sweet chili sauce

Japanese BBQ

Beef Tongue$6.00
W/lemon sea salt
Bacon Wrapped Tomato$6.00
W/ tare sauce
Beef Hanger Tender$6.00
House marinated
Pork Shoulder$6.00
W/roasted garlic mayo
Cauliflower$5.00
W/honey miso sauce
Shishito Pepper$4.00
W/bonito flakes
Okura Yaki (Grilled Okra)$5.00
W/ hot butter spice
Asparagus$5.00
W/tare sauce
Fresh Shitake$4.00
W/ tare sauce

Cold Appetizers and Salad

Wakame Salad$6.00
Cucumber, seaweed, masago, japanese vinegar
Goma-Ae$6.00
Chilled spinach, sesame puree sauce
House Garden Salad$6.00
Mixed greens, green bean, romaine, carrot, tomato w/ginger mayo dressing
Tako Su$9.00
Octopus, wakame, english cucumber w/japanese vinegar
Sushi Appetizer$11.00
4pcs nigiri chef's selection
Sashimi Appetizer$12.00
4pcs sashimi chef's selection
Umai Salad$11.00
Tofu strip and dried nori served w/deep roasted sesame dressing
Beef Tataki$11.00
Thin sliced seared beef loin, garlic chips, scallion, ginger, daikon and ponzu sauce
Kaiso Salad$10.00
Assorted japanese seaweed, romaine, mixed greens, green bean, tomato, salmon skin crushed served w/ginger mayo dressing
Tuna Poke$15.00
Marinated tuna, rayu, shoyu, kaiso seaweed w/ corn chips and arugura salad
Seared Salmon Cappachio$15.00
Seared salmon, fresh ginger, radish, leeks, scallion, arugura, grape seed oil, ponzu sauce

Udon & Ramen

Miso Soup$3.00
Miso broth, silky soft tofu, scallion
Tempura Udon$13.00
2shrimps, veggies tempura, fish cake, scallion, udon noodle in dashi broth
Nabeyaki Udon$12.00
Shrimp tempura, chicken, poach egg, spinach, fish cake, shitake mushroom udon noodle in dashi broth
Udon Kare$10.00
Smooth fragrant japanese curry, udon noodle choice of pork or beef
Zaru Soba
Chilled buckwheat noodle served w/tsuyu sauce, ginger, radish, wasabi, quail eggs
- Plain$9.00
- Shrimp and Veggie Tempura$15.00
- Sashimi$19.00
Ton Kotsu Ramen (Chef's Recommended)$13.00
Wakame seaweed, corn, fish cake, half boiled egg, japanese leeks, mushroom, menma(bamboo), chashu (braised pork belly)
Spicy Roasted Garlic Pork Ramen$14.00
Home made spicy miso ground pork, wakame seaweed, fish cake, half boiled egg, japanese leeks, chashu (braised pork belly), garlic chips

Extra for Ramen

Noodle$3.00
Bamboo$3.00
Spicy Ground Pork$2.00
Boiled Egg$1.50
Pork Belly (Chashu)$4.00

Chef's Specialties

Katsu Kare$12.00
Pork cutlets or shrimps tempura, house smooth fragrant curry steamed rice
Tempura Dinner$16.00
3 pcs shrimp, veggies served w/salad, miso soup, rice and fresh fruits
Japanese Steak$25.00
12oz new york strip steak served in japanese style (terriyaki sauce or ponzu sauce) served w/salad, miso soup and rice
Salmon Shioyaki or Teriyaki$18.00
Broiled salmon w/seasalt or teriyaki served w/ salad, miso soup and rice
Teriyaki Beef or Chicken$15.00
Beef or chicken sauteed w/ teriyaki sauce served w/salad, miso soup and rice
Sukiyaki$18.00
Thinly sliced beef loin, watercress, soft bamboo, shirataki noodle, mushroom, grilled tofu and house savory sukiyaki sauce
Asparagus Beef Roll Dinner$16.00
Asparagus wrapped in lean steak and sauteed w/teriyaki sauce served w/salad, miso soup and rice
Buta No Kakuni$17.00
Simmered pork shoulder in house shoyu served w/salad, miso soup and rice
Gyu-Don$15.00
Sliced ribeyes sauteed w/sweet shoga shoyu sauce served over rice w/small udon soup and salad
Buta No Shogayaki (Pork Tenderloin)$15.00
Pork tenderloin sauteed w/sweet shoga shoyu sauce served over rice w/small udon soup and salad
Katsu Don$15.00
Popular japanese food a bowl of rice topped w/pork cutlet, egg and condiments served w/salad and miso soup

Signature Maki

Mexicana$12.00
Tuna, salmon, wasabi tobiko, spicy mayo, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno topped w/chili oil and limes juice
Naked$13.00
Salmon, blue fin tuna, kani kama, tamago wrapped w/nori sheet and cucumber topped w/ponzu sauce
Umai Crunchi$11.00
Lobster salad, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, wrapped w/crunchy and crushed seaweed topped w/ eel sauce
Beni Imo$11.00
Baked hawaiian sweet potato, asparagus, avocado, yamagobo, tomato, crunch topped w/honey miso sauce
Sloopin$15.00
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, spicy mayo, masago wrapped w/crunchy topped w/eel sauce and wasabi mayo
Molokai$12.00
Soft shell crab, asparagus, sweet pepper, masago, daikon sheet wrapped, eel sauce and wasabi mayo
Chicago
Tuna, salmon, white fish, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, wrapped w/black tobiko and crunchy topped w/honey miso sauce
- Half Roll$8.00
- Full Roll$15.00
Goosebumps
Shrimp tempura, asparagus, cilantro, sriracha sauce topped w/seared calamari and honey miso sauce
- Half Roll$8.00
- Full Roll$14.00
Le Bonki
Fried calamari, sweet pepper, mint, topped w/salmon, mayo, ikura, radish sprout, sunburn sauce
- Half Roll$8.00
- Full Roll$15.00
Surf & Turf
Shrimp tempura, asparagus, cream cheese, apple, topped w/seared medium rare beef sirloin, drizzled w/parsley yuzu oil
- Half Roll$9.00
- Full Roll$17.00

Platter From Sushi Bar

Served w/miso soup and salad

Umai Grand$36.00
5pcs sushi and 5 pcs sashimi chef's selection. Una kyu maki and hamachi jalapeno maki

Moriawase

7 Pcs Sushi Nigiri Chef's Selection$25.00
Choice of cali roll or spicy tuna roll
7pcs Sashimi Chef Selection$29.00
Choice of cali roll or spicy tuna roll

Omakase

Sushi 10pcs Chef's Selection$25.00
Sashimi 10pcs Chef's Selection$29.00

Donburi

Served w/miso soup

Chirashi$25.00
Assorted sashimi on sushi rice
Nama Sake Don$20.00
Fresh salmon sashimi on sushi rice
Tekka Don$22.00
Tuna sashimi on sushi rice
Hamachi$22.00
Yellowtail sashimi on sushi rice
Unagi Don$22.00
BBQ fresh water eel sashimi on sushi rice w/eel sauce

Maki Mono or Hand Roll

All rolls contain sesame seeds

California$6.50
Crabstick/cucumber/avocado/masago
Philidelphia$7.00
Smoked salmon/cream cheese/avocado
Shrimp Tempura$8.00
Shrimp tempura /cucumber/ mayo avocado/masago/ eel sauce
Fresh Philly$7.00
Salmon/cream cheese/avocado
Spider$9.00
Soft shell crab/cucumber /radish sprout/mayo/masago/ eel sauce
Dragon$12.00
Shrimp tempura/cucumber/topped w/eel/avocado
Futo$8.00
Sweet omelet/crab stick/spinach/kampyo
Catterpellar$16.00
Eel/shrimp tempura/cream cheese/ cucumber/topped w/avocado/eel sauce
Rainbow$14.00
California roll/ topped w/avocado/ salmon/tuna/cooked shrimp/yellowtail/honey miso
Dynamite$11.00
Sweet potato tempura roll topped w/spicy kani kama salad (crabstick mixed w/cilantro, jalapeno, spicy mayo, chili oil, chili powder, lime juice, eel sauce)
White Tuna Jalapeno$7.00
Super white tuna/jalapeno
Tuna & Asparagus$7.00
Tuna/asparagus
Negi Hamachi$7.00
Yellowtail/scallion
Negi Escolar$7.00
Super white tuna/ scallion
Salmon Skin$7.00
Crispy salmon skin/radish sprout/masago/eel sauce
Unagi Avo Crunchy$8.00
Eel/avocado/ crunch
Spicy Tuna$7.00
Tuna/honey miso/sriracha sauce/chili oil
Spicy Maki
Masago/spicy mayo choice of fish:
- Sake, Hamachi$7.00
- Unagi, Tako, Ebi$7.00
- Hotate Gai$8.00
Kyu or Avocado Maki$7.00
Cucumber or sliced avocado. Choice of fish: maguro, sake, hamachi, unagi, white tuna
Plain Fish Maki$6.00
Choice of fish: maguro, sake, hamachi, unagi, white tuna

Fishless Maki

Cucumber$4.00
Avocado$5.00
Shitake$4.00
Asparagus$5.00
Kampyo$4.00
Marinated gourd
Sweet Potato Tempura$6.00
Asparagus Tempura$6.00
Ume Shiso$4.00
Sour plum, shiso mint leaf
Oshinko$4.00
Pickle radish
Yamago Gobo$4.00
Marinated burdock root
Goma Ae$6.00
Chilled spinach, sesame puree

Nigiri/Sashimi

2pcs/order

Uni
Sea urchin
- Per pc$6.00
Kampachi$8.00
Amber-jack
Aji$8.00
Baby horse mackerel
Maguro$6.00
Tuna
Sake$6.00
Salmon
Hamachi$6.00
Yellowtail
Albacore$6.00
Butter seared white tuna
Escolar$6.00
Super white tuna
Sake Shoyu Suke$7.00
Soy marinated salmon
Hirame$6.00
Flounder
Suzuki$6.00
Striped bass
Smoked Sake$6.00
Smoked salmon
Ebi$5.00
Cooked shrimp
Unagi$6.00
Fresh water eel
Hotate Gai$7.00
Sea scallop
Tako Madako$6.00
Octopus
Ikura$7.00
Salmon roe
Masago$5.00
Smelt fish roe
Hokkigai$5.00
Surf clam
Saba$5.00
Mackerel
Ika$5.00
Squid
Amaebi$7.00
Sweet shrimp w/fried head
Tobiko$5.00
(Red, black, wasabi) flying fish roe
Tamago$5.00
Sweet omelet
Uzura$2.00
Quail egg
Inari$5.00
Soy bean pocket

Drinks

Hot Green Tea$2.00
Iced Green Tea$3.00
Coke, Diet, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Lemonade, Iced Tea$2.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water$3.00
Fiji Bottled Water$2.00

Sides

Organic Brown Rice$2.00
Sushi Rice$2.00
Steamed Rice$1.50
Teriyaki Sauce$2.00
Spicy Mayo, Unagi Sauce, Wasabi Mayo$0.50

Extra for Maki

Add for Any One Extra Vegetable$1.00
Add for Substitution Brown Rice$1.00
Add for Cream Cheese$1.00
Add for Substitution Seaweed to Soy Paper Sheet$1.00
Add for Tempura Crunch$0.50

What 68 people are saying

Umai Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

68 Reviews

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ShanieceL
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 will go again! Everything was what I expected and more! The food is superb! Compared to other Japanese restaurants like the ones in the city, Umai has great food for a reasonable price and a comfortable atmosphere. Had an unforgettable birthday 😁
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LP60614 VIP
Chicago / Illinois18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This neighborhood gem serves up impeccably fresh, high quality fare affordably and consistently to an eclectic mix of Lincoln Park families, DePaul professors and students, date night empty-nesters and Yuppie couples from its convenient location on Fullerton Ave. next to DePaul's Theatre School, with plenty of easy parking at hand and a short walk from the Fullerton L stop. The space and service both reflect the same careful attention to detail and enjoyment as the food: high volume ceilings, an extraordinary original mural, well-spaced tables and graceful, attentive waiters all contribute to an inviting atmosphere. A short, but well-curated wine and beer list, along with the most expertly-composed martinis in the area, tempt guests to linger and people watch through the grandly-sized windows.
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kjjjj
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Had such a great experience at the Clark St. location last Valentine's Day that we just had to come again! Made a reservation at the LP location this year. There was no host to greet us when we entered, and it seemed that the servers were doubling as hosts as well. This was a surprising difference compared to the South Loop location. Arrived on time for our reservation and were informed that our table was not ready because it's the table they normally use to place their to-go orders. Basically, our table had bags and bags of food waiting to be picked up despite us having made a reservation. We asked if another table was available, seeing as 80% of the restaurant was unoccupied, and were told that they had all been reserved. Ok, sure, but why is our table not ready at the time it's supposed to be ready? The attention to service and detail could have been a lot better in this regard -- seeing your table used as a "waiting area" for to-go orders isn't the best way to start off a dining experience. Truthfully, it kind of ruins the rest of your visit no matter how good the food is. Ordered the Nabeyaki Udon and the Lollipop Chicken. The udon was great for the winter weather but I wish it was just a little hotter. You get 5 huge wings for $7! Definitely worth it. We would have ordered more, but the whole vibe was just thrown off by how things started. Their food is superb, as noted by all other reviewers here, but I would like to see Umai work on the consistency in customer service across their locations. It would benefit both the restaurant and customers greatly!
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NycNative
Orlando / Central Florida East13 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We arrived to a mostly empty restaurant. Despite this we were seated next to one of the only occupied tables. We asked if we could sit elsewhere ans were told no as the tables were timed and our table would have another reservation in 1hr 15min. None of those tables were filled during our time in the restaurant yet we were made to sit super close to another couple (who had horrible table manners, made worse by the near dead silence of the restaurant). We went for sashimi. Ordered the 10 piece plate. Confirmed with the waiter that it wouldn't just be the basic fish (offered to order a LA carte if so). Waiter assured us it wasn't basic. It was basic and the fish was cut by someone who doesn't know sashimi. We won't be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, beautiful design, even better food!
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LaurentN
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and service
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FreddieT
Columbus26 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great noodle place. I would recommend the Kare Udon, and sushi for appetizers. Lychee Martini was also great.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Big portions.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on November 17, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Servers never checked our table to refill water. Had to raise hands to get attention to get check and ask for water.
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DonnyB
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time there for lunch. Friend and I shared 2 specialty rolls and it was more than enough. Fresh, tasty, unique and esthetically pleasing. We will be back!
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1217 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Daily Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:30am - 10:30pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar

Website
http://www.umaichicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 248-8886

Umai Restaurant

About this restaurant

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Hot Appetizers

Edamame$5.00

Spicy Edamame$6.00

Age Dashi Tofu$7.00

Asparagus Beef Roll$10.00

Asari Butter$8.00

Asari Miso$7.00

Gyoza$6.00

Wasabi Shumai$6.00

Ika Butter$8.00

Shrimp Shumai$6.00

Tempura Plate$11.00

Oyster Mushroom Tempura$8.00

Lollipops Chicken$8.00

Nasu Dengaku$7.00

Kaki Fried$11.00

Spicy Chicken Wings$7.00

Japanese BBQ

Beef Tongue$6.00

Bacon Wrapped Tomato$6.00

Beef Hanger Tender$6.00

Pork Shoulder$6.00

Cauliflower$5.00

Shishito Pepper$4.00

Okura Yaki (Grilled Okra)$5.00

Asparagus$5.00

Fresh Shitake$4.00

Cold Appetizers and Salad

Wakame Salad$6.00

Goma-Ae$6.00

House Garden Salad$6.00

Tako Su$9.00

Sushi Appetizer$11.00

Sashimi Appetizer$12.00

Umai Salad$11.00

Beef Tataki$11.00

Kaiso Salad$10.00

Tuna Poke$15.00

Seared Salmon Cappachio$15.00

Udon & Ramen

Miso Soup$3.00

Tempura Udon$13.00

Nabeyaki Udon$12.00

Udon Kare$10.00

Zaru Soba

Ton Kotsu Ramen (Chef's Recommended)$13.00

Spicy Roasted Garlic Pork Ramen$14.00

Extra for Ramen

Noodle$3.00

Bamboo$3.00

Spicy Ground Pork$2.00

Boiled Egg$1.50

Pork Belly (Chashu)$4.00

Chef's Specialties

Katsu Kare$12.00

Tempura Dinner$16.00

Japanese Steak$25.00

Salmon Shioyaki or Teriyaki$18.00

Teriyaki Beef or Chicken$15.00

Sukiyaki$18.00

Asparagus Beef Roll Dinner$16.00

Buta No Kakuni$17.00

Gyu-Don$15.00

Buta No Shogayaki (Pork Tenderloin)$15.00

Katsu Don$15.00

Signature Maki

Mexicana$12.00

Naked$13.00

Umai Crunchi$11.00

Beni Imo$11.00

Sloopin$15.00

Molokai$12.00

Chicago

Goosebumps

Le Bonki