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Ume is a cool, wide open Asian fusion restaurant with one happening bar scene. It's a the heart of Allentown's downtown and is a great spot to launch one's evening.
Service seems to be a team effort and my girlfriend and I were happy. The place was busy on a Tuesday night, but we never felt abandoned and our food arrived right when we needed it to do so.
My girlfriend order the chicken teriyaki and a mango martini — she loved both. The chicken was tender, hot, and must have taken half the dish home.
I enjoyed their sake flight (if the sake wasn't from Sango Kura in Delaware Gap, I'd be shocked). The sake was amazing — especially the taru option, which is naturally cedar flavored.
The yellowtail and jalapeno appetizer was wonderful, with thick, fresh cuts of fish. I also enjoyed two of their signature rolls as well as salmon roe sushi.
We look forward to returning. I cannot to try their sushi and sashimi platter, which is the real mark of a quality sushi bar. So this rating may go higher.