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Umami Steak and Sushi Bar, Philadelphia, PA

Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

4.8
4.8
140 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
727 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
At UMAMI STEAK & SUSHI BAR, we spotlight this taste as we combine traditional Japanese techniques with premium fish and steaks to bring you a delicious dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steak, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 140 people are saying

Umami Steak and Sushi Bar 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar offers a delightful fusion of steak and sushi, with many patrons praising its "yummy sushi rivaling Morim_t_" and "closest thing to Tokyo sushi in Philadelphia." The attentive service, especially by Alex, enhances the dining experience. Despite some mixed reviews on ambiance, the food remains a standout feature.

140 Reviews
  1. Sarah VIP

    Philadelphia156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Umami Steak and Sushi Bar was a great spot for a quick business lunch in the Old City neighborhood. Enter on Walnut Street and take a short flight of stairs down to the basement restaurant. Though service was a bit hurried/terse and the menu on the pricier side, the food was terrific: some of the best pork I've had in a bowl of ramen--incredibly tender and flavorful. I also enjoyed the ramen bowl's flavor bomb and, though not marinated, the soft-boiled egg was great. Some ramen-shop style table options (e.g., sesame seeds, pepper powder) would've brought it over the top. The specialty sushi rolls my dining companion ate also received rave reviews.

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  2. Edmund

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome restaurant for sushi AND steak! Yummy sushi rivaling Morim_t_, but at lower price point. Highly recommended!

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  3. Debbie VIP

    New York City463 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is ualways good and served in a professional manner We eat at the sushi bar which is really a regular bar and get to chat with our server It’s a nice touch

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  4. Josh

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    alex is the best, so accommodating, even made specific vegan dish for my girlfriend

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  5. Kira VIP

    Philadelphia67 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    great steak and sushi may come back to try the omakase felt a bit rushed to get out though

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  6. EliotW

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always excellent service and amazing food. Closest thing to Tokyo sushi in Philadelphia.

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  7. mamta

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely awesome sushi . It’s my 3rd time here . Love it

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  8. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They claim to have the best sushi in Philadelphia and, based on rather limited experience (perhaps a dozen kid the seeming hundreds), they very well may be right. Not to be missed. V nice service, too.

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  9. Patty

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Soon as we walked in Alex was pleasant and so helpful with the menu selection. Great personality and made our dining experience even more enjoyable for our first time. The food was so fresh and delicious! The ginger crème brûlée was the perfect ending to our dinner! Definitely will be going back to try the Omakase next!

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  10. David VIP

    Philadelphia48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Japanese meals ever! Outstanding sashimi and overall menu. Great selection of sake! Thank you Alex and Kenny!!!!

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Umami Steak and Sushi Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Philadelphia
  5. Old City

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

727 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old City
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steak, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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