Umi Sushi

The fish is fresh and good as usual. Ordered take out this day. The restaurant barely opened for lunch, it was clean with people coming in and out. I was talking to one of the employees a bit while waiting, nice young man.

I would only return for their take out but the sushi was overpriced. I initially dined in and it took 40 minutes for my order to arrive. There was greater emphasis on take out orders at the cost of the dine in experience. Our server barely checked in on us and tables remained uncleared for long periods of time. *Miso Soup: very hot. There wasn't much incorporated into the soup and I wished there were more toppings. *Yellowtail Lover: the nigiri were neatly made while the roll had more variation. The yellowtail was slightly fatty with natural sweetness. It paired well with the sour sushi rice. The texture of the rice and rice to fish ratio were good. *Tuna Lover: similar comments except the tuna was leaner and fishier. This helped me appreciate the rice and seaweed more as they distracted me from the fishiness. My take out experience fared better and it took about 20 minutes to complete. However, I find the amount of food received for $21+ to be a bit underwhelming. The fish quality wasn't exceptional yet the price tag seems to exceed normal sushi pricing. Overall 2.5 stars rounded up because of the great sushi rice.

Came in for a late lunch to miss the normal lunch crowd as Umi does get busy during the prime lunch hour as this is a small place inside. There is outdoor seating with umbrellas and large trees for shade.We started off with Garlic Edamame and flavor is good. I started with Tako Sunomono. Tako was fresh and not rubbery as it could if it's old the octopus is chewy and rubbery. This wasn't- fresh and crunchy over cucumber and lettuce. I had the Hamachi Collar Special menu that comes with miso soup (miso soup here is loaded with tofu- not skimpy, and seaweed)It also comes with a side salad that is on the plate but also a big bowl of salad! I gave the bowl of salad to my Brother as it is more than enough. The dressing Umi uses is flavorful and creamy. The Hamachi Collar is a large piece and the dipping sauce is flavorful. My Brother ordered the Chicken Udon that was flavorful and many pieces of chicken topped off with kamaboko. To get our "Fresh fish" fix we ordered the (It's off of the menu so you need to ask for it) Spoon Chef's Special!! This is something you need to try! It has spicy tuna on the bottom, a white fish, and salmon wrapped around cucumber slices in a sauce! Nice flavor if your looking for something without the rice! Overall a nice experience in Downtown Fresno, CA!!

3.5 stars Much better now, with the extended sushi counter side. Our waiter was friendly and funny and the new decor is simple and nice. My sushi roll was good and my co workers all enjoyed their items as well.

I haven't been here in a while! I wished they had another location that opened on the weekends. I feel like not enough people are able to experience this goodness! Tiger roll: a great introduction roll, after the California. Not complaints. Very delicious (5/5)Spoon special: so good. This was my favorite. It's spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado wrapped in salmon in a ponzu sauce(umami, sweet, tangy sauce) it melted in my mouth. (5/5)Philadelphia roll: I know it's controversial having cream cheese in sushi but I love it. It adds a nice creaminess. But this was your standard Philly roll. Good. (5/5)House salad: usually when you go to sushi spots they give a salad with a ginger dressing but here they give this creamy dressing. This was so tasty I ordered two extra side salads to take home with me. With extra sauce. That sauce makes it. The dressing was a bit oniony, sweet, creamy. I loved it. Service was fast. They had three servers working the floor. Food came out fairly fast. It was almost a full house. (Lunch rush) but they did not disappoint.

Not a local reviewing! I'm unaware if Fresno has a sushi scene, but as a visitor to Fresno, who is always fiending for sushi, this spot was solid. I sat outside and enjoyed the patio and went with the lunch special that came with a soup or salad. I went with the salad, and it was quite large and the top was drenched in dressing, while the bottom was dry. It was fine.The California roll was filling, and the 4 pieces of sushi were solid. It tasted fresh enough, and I was quite stuffed. They had fancy rolls ranging from the regular style ones, to fancy ones, to cooked ones. While I didn't partake, I'd probably go that route next time. Prices were higher than I expected, if I'm being honest. They were on par with Bay Area prices. Ambiance and service was very casual.Also, soda is from the fountain, not canned.Overall, solid sushi for the area.

This our fourth time eating here this year. The food is more than great and the service is spectacular.

I recently visited this downtown gem for lunch with my coworkers, and while the ambience was lively and vibrant, it was also quite loud and busy during the lunch rush. Unfortunately, we experienced a long wait for our food, and by the time it arrived, my lunch break had already come to an end!I love the location in downtown, but it seems they could really benefit from some extra help during peak lunch hours to accommodate the influx of diners. If you're considering a visit, I would recommend ordering ahead for pick-up instead of dining in.As for the food, the sushi was decent, but the real star for me was the miso soup--it was delightful! Keep in mind that the space is quite small, so I wouldn't recommend it for large parties. Overall, it's a nice spot, just be prepared for the lunchtime hustle and bustle!

Upon entering the door way , we were immediately greeted. Got to seat yourself; which was pretty cool. Service was fast. Just an FYI they charge for extra sauces and water to go. I believe the iced water is .75 cents. Our server was talkative and friendly. We ordered California roll and gyzos to have with our beer and wine. Wish they gave you little ramakens to put your soy sauce in; instead of having to use your plate. Made it a. Little difficult to get that sauce all over the sushi roll. The gyzos had a nice crust on them from being in the fryer ; and were served hot. The sushi tasted fresh. One of the more expensive California rolls I've ever had; at approx $10.

This is our very favorite sushi spot in Fresno and beyond! Sam is so fun and always makes us feel special and cared for. Our favorites are the Ling Ling special and the spoons. If the weather is nice I recommend enjoying them on the patio.