Umami Omakase
Japanese restaurant · North Cambridge
2372 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Highlights
Omakase tasting menu with wagyu, foie gras, and uni.
Omakase tasting menu with wagyu, foie gras, and uni.
"Open since late 2019, Umami Omakase is a fairly new addition to the Boston area’s high-end omakase scene, but the young spot has wowed diners since day one. Uni alum Gary Lei is at the helm, and plenty of luxury ingredients come out to play, from wagyu to foie gras. Umami is currently offering only 15- or 18-course omakase meals for dine-in customers, no a la carte options. A la carte items are available for takeout, though, which you must preorder at least a day ahead of time." - Erika Adams
"A photographer described celebrating his 14-year-old niece’s birthday with an unforgettable dinner in Cambridge: "Having dined there before, I already considered it a gem for special occasions, but this visit reaffirmed its place in my heart. Over two enchanting hours, each exquisitely crafted bite felt like a work of art, leaving both me and my niece absolutely delighted… and holding our bellies full of the most wonderful sushi." — Brian Samuels, Boston food photographer. The visit is framed as a special-occasion, multi-course omakase experience where meticulous, artful sushi made a lasting emotional impression on both guest and child." - Erika Adams
"This is our favorite place for a chill but fun omakase in North Cambridge. They do an 18-course option for $168 during the week and $178 on the weekend, and it’s filling enough that you won’t leave wanting to get a slice of pizza afterward. The sake pairings go well with everything you’ll eat, like otoro infused with bacon fat and sashimi topped with garlic chips. " - tanya edwards
"There aren’t many sushi omakase spots in Boston. The few options that do exist tend to either be so pricey that you might consider selling a few things on the dark web to afford trying one, or an afterthought at the bottom of the menu that the servers barely even know about. Umami is filling in those gaps. Not only does this North Cambridge place focus exclusively on the omakase sushi experience, but it’s also affordable, with three different meal options starting at $68. When you’re in the mood to upgrade from a rainbow roll to a bacon-infused otoro topped with caviar, head here." - dan secatore
"Umami offers several omakase options for takeout, including a 12-piece chef’s choice nigiri without toppings ($55) and a 20-piece selection of seasonal fish with toppings ($138)." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
