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Umi


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4.0 of 5 stars 43 ratings
43 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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#26 of 1,083 restaurants in Pittsburgh
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
  • Address: 5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
  • Phone:  (412) 362-6198

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4 of 5 stars
Hpmicks   37 contributions
Chicago
Aug 5, 2009

I just had dinner at Umi with my teenage son. My best advise is to stick to the raw dishes. By far the best dish that we ordered was the white tuna sashimi. It was amazing! The only negative about the dish is the price. Thirteen dollars for a fairly small portion. The multiple maki rolls that we ordered were... more

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2 of 5 stars
greatwhitechihuahua   5 contributions
Pittsburgh
Jul 14, 2009

How can they make Sushi without Japanese Sushi rice? When they arrived at the table, I looked at the rice and noticed that they used long grain chinese rice. Now, I do love Chinese rice for Chinese food but not for Janapese sushi. Nothing there tasted authentic. They were edible but that was it. Since this restaurant is located only... more

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5 of 5 stars
pghtraveler07   2 contributions
pittsburgh
Mar 20, 2009

We recently came back from NYC, mostly to eat our way through Manhattan. We followed Zagat's and our gut but never had a better meal than we get at Umi. It's sushi as an experience. The idea that Nakama and its teenage sushi 'preparers' are in this league is crazy in my opinion...I'd rather eat at Giant Eagle. Mr. Shu... more

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5 of 5 stars
GVATraveller   2 contributions
Pittsburgh
Mar 9, 2009

A friend and I made reservations a week ahead, and the staff could not have been more accomodating. Our waitress was pleasant and eager to answer questions about the menu. The restaurant is dimly-lit and very cozy; an ideal spot for a quiet dinner. The food was delicious. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Oct 16, 2008

Good, overpriced and no handicap entrance I can find more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 11, 2008

amazing sushi, and great atmosphere... loved it! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 28, 2008

best sushi in pittsburgh but very expensive more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 22, 2008

AWWWWWWWWWESOME more

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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 23, 2008

The best sushi in Pittsburgh so far, excellent Omakase/ interesting martinis. more

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Apr 10, 2008

Very good, traditional sushi restaurant. more

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Umi Address

5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Tel: (412) 362-6198
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.