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$10 - $30
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Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Korean
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Reviewed May 10, 2022 via mobile

We have been getting to go sushi here for the last couple of years during Covid and found the sushi good at a reasonable price. However, a month ago we tried to take some friends here for a party of five and they told us...that they don’t seat parties of five and didn’t welcome parties larger than four. We found this really strange as all they would need to do is combine a couple of tables and the restaurant was essentially empty anyway, so we took our business elsewhere. Last week my wife and I came by ourselves, and knowing the menu well we knew what we wanted when the waitress came to take our drink order. She was completely unwilling to take our dinner order and insisted we had to order our drinks first, which we complied with. She then walked over and told her assistant what to take to our table while she stood around and did nothing until returning about five minutes later to get our dinner order. It was all very strange. All of the people who work here seem sad and no one is smiling or friendly. The dine in environment isn’t very welcoming and they also don’t have nonalcoholic beer, which is pretty much standard for any decent restaurant these days. The bottom line is that we will keep getting to go food from here, but they need to raise their game significantly for the dine in experience, which is sorely lacking.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed August 26, 2021

We come here frequently for lunch as it is the best. Miso soup is the best ever and bento boxes are just perfect mix of salad, rice, protein etc

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed May 23, 2021

Quarantined in Cathedral City for a year or so now and just finding my way to this wonderful little place along Highway 111. The sushi is varied and ambitious, the flavors enticing and delicious. Service was good, but could have used a bit more attentiveness...when it came to clearing empty plates, bottles, etc. Prices are fair and the atmosphere warm and cozy. Treat yourself next time you are in the area. Can't wait to try the Korean BBQ which smelled delectable.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed February 13, 2021 via mobile

My family has had sushi to go from this restaurant probably a half dozen times now in the last four months. First of all, they are always on time when we ask for our order to be picked up at a certain time, which I...appreciate not having to wait while it gets prepared or packaged. But most importantly, the sushi is inventive, fresh, flavorful and generous. Their rolls probably count into the 30 range, and many are one of a kind and all that we’ve had are fantastic. Their sashimi is delicious, and also generous in its portion size. Everyone that we have had try the sushi from here has loved it, friends, my daughter, my mother-in-law, everyone. Highly recommended and best in the area as far as we are concerned.More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed December 3, 2020

Have been coming to this Japanese/Korean restaurant for years - one of my favorites in the desert area. Staff are friendly, food is delicious, and the price is reasonable.

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed October 6, 2019 via mobile

I had high hopes. The reviews are very good and the desert has been missing good Asian food like sushi and Korean food. The service was very friendly and the place nicely decorated and clean. It’s at the end of an uninteresting strip mall across...from Target. The food seemed fresh and well prepared but lacked seasoning. The sushi was wrapped in plain white rice. Never had I not had sushi rice without mirin mixed in. The miso soup was bland. Lunch specials help with the pricing. Two bento boxes, one roll and two drinks about $50. I left feeling like I had an appetizer and still hungry.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed April 23, 2019 via mobile

Busy little spot on a Monday evening for dinner with my husband whilst on holiday in Palm Springs. I had the salmon teriyaki tempura dinner & he had the sashimi selection. The food is delicious. We had crispy tofu salad & seaweed salad for our...shared starters, miso soup & the best genmaicha rice tea. $75 total. Nice to eat somewhere that isn’t a chain. Friendly staff.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed April 13, 2019 via mobile

We had great meal experienced. Korean food was excellent, so tasty. Also sushi and tempura was incredibly fresh and crispy. This 3rd times visiting here. I feel this place getting more improved. Deffinally I will come back when I come down the desert.

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed April 8, 2019 via mobile

Good salmon. RESTAURANT: A Food quality A Value B Ambiance C Location C People watching B Staff A Service B Scene C Decor CLEAN OR DIRTY: A Utensils B Table B Glassware

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed February 2, 2019 via mobile

Went to Umami Seoul last night for dinner with friends. Food was fantastic, per usual, and very reasonable considering the quality of the ingredients and the amount of food one is served. Despite the name, this is primarily a sushi restaurant, with one short page...of Korean specialties. I had the dragon roll. Yum! Service last night was irregular at best, which is contrary to my past experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed January 28, 2019

Today I finally ordered some Korean food. I'd been ordering mostly from the japanese options. I can tell you it was delicious and very generous portions. I had the Bulgogi Beef Bento! ( I know still a little bit Japanese!!) The beef was delicious and...the best I've had outside of Korea ( and LA!!).More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed January 7, 2019

The sushi we tried was good. We also asked to sample Kimechi, which we never tried before. The Korean soup with rib was mostly noodles had an aftertaste. The Bento box was the best as was the sample of sushi.

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed October 28, 2018

We really enjoy going here. I usually go somewhere at least 3 times before I review it locally. All 4 times we have gone it was stellar. Great food, service and clean. Try the lemonade, it's made fresh daily. I've had the Bento box 3...times....love it.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed October 10, 2018

Our first time at this restaurant was a definite A+. We had the lobster bombs appetizer, which was wonderful. Hot little crispy bits of lobster with great sauces. My entrée was the ample lunch special portion of the chicken teriyaki, served with miso soup, white...rice and a great cold salad. My wife had the soup with fried teriyaki tofu, rice and salad. Lunch specials were about $12 each. Service was excellent. Definitely a keeper, and a place we'll return to soon.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed September 24, 2018 via mobile

Restaurants serving Korean cuisine are rare. While this primarily, I would say, a sushi restaurant, the family that owns and runs it is Korean and the menu has a full page of Korean options. Warning: it is closed on Tuesday.

Date of visit: May 2018
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Umami Seoul is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4