Izakaya Mayumi

This place is truly a hidden gem. Came here for a romantic dinner and it did not disappoint with its intimate vibes, mouth watering sushi rolls, delicious nigiri, savory udon, great drink selection, and exceptional service. First bite impressions: - Agedashi Mochi: 4.5/5 - mochi was gooey and slightly crunchy on the outside. The sauce was sweet and a perfect pairing with the mochi. Highly recommend for a mochi lover. - Kitsune Udon: 4.5/5 - savory, light, with bouncy noodles. My first bite brought me back to my travels in Japan. - Rich Daddy Roll: 5/5 - certified flavor bomb! The hint of truffle flavor makes this roll so satisfyingly delicious. This roll is the reason I will continue to comeback.- Maybe Baby Roll: 4/5 - this roll was good... but I'm not a huge cucumber lover and felt that it over powered the flavor of the roll.-Hanabi Roll: 4.5/5 - presentation is stunning and it tasted just as good as it looked with flavors of fresh fish and exploding salty ikura. - Aburi Toro Nigiri: 5/5 - Must get! Melts in your mouth with fatty tuna flavor of your dreams. Had a hint of smoky flavor from being lightly seared and the sauce that it comes with compliments the tuna so well.- Matcha Cheesecake: 4/5 - Cream cheesy with a slight matcha punch. Great value since it comes with two pieces!

Delicious! My friends and I were looking for a last minute place in the Richmond for 6 people and stumbled upon Izakaya Mayumi. The service was great and there wasn't any wait at all. Parking was also easy on a Saturday night. We ordered a bunch of rolls and appetizers and the favorite of the night was the rich daddy roll on the daily specials menu!

Came here with my girlfriend after our original dinner plans were cancelled on a Saturday night. We arrived around 6 and were seated quickly after which there seemed to be a wait time to get in (highly recommend making a reservation)To simply put we were mindblown by the food quality and ambience. We had a very sweet dinner and by sitting near the counter seat area we had a very romantic/cozy experience as well. The shishito peppers were some of the best I got. All the dishes were ordered were fantastic. I will definitely be back here again

The ambience of this restaurant is so soothing and quaint; with only a handful of tables and a small bar area, you will definitely have an intimate dinner here. Given the small space, for larger parties it's safe to make a reservation.We ordered a handful of items from the menu, including the sashimi sampler, shishito peppers, udon, and one of their specialty rolls. All the food was prepped and presented wonderfully. It was satisfying without feeling incredibly heavy.Will definitely come back here for more sushi!

Came here for dinner on a Thursday night. Was impressed by the ambiance which was traditional and cozy. Our server was very attentive and our food came out quickly. Karaage - came out piping hot and was juicy. The chicken seemed to be pre marinated which made it taste extra flavorful. The skin is on the more thin side and didn't exactly stay on, but was still crunchy.Negi toro - my husband really liked this. The tuna was fatty and the mix with the scallion was good.49er roll - fresh salmon and was very goodHamachi and salmon nigiri - fatty pieces and the rice was a good temperature and seasoned well.Hotate kushi (scallop skewers) - we were a bit disappointed in this. The scallops were overcooked and tasted more like dried scallops. We were expecting one large scallop, not 4 smaller ones.Matcha cheesecake - not too sweet and nice and thick (American style)Overall, we had a great experience and enjoyed the quality of the service and food! Prices are pretty standard for the area.

Amazing fish quality, especially considering the price! Ordered the spicy tuna, rainbow, and Honolulu rolls with a side of chicken karaage and all were fantastic. The fish was buttery and not fishy at all, while the rolls themselves were actually pretty large. I'm not exaggerating when I say the karaage is actually one of the best I've had as well, it's very well seasoned and juicy without any oiliness. What surprised me the most was how muted the color of the rainbow roll fish was, and a reminder of how this place uses really fresh fish vs other spots whose fish are pumped up with dyes (see pic). I think I found my new go-to izakaya!

Our first time here, we enjoyed the authentic Japanese food and friendly service at this cozy spot. All the sushi rolls we tried were fresh, the udon hit the spot, and the mochi Dashi was interesting (but we'll stick with agedashi next time). Our favorite roll was the wagyu, so good! They have a big menu with izakaya, sushi rolls, and soup noodle dishes. They didn't seem super busy when we visited, and could use your business, come support this Japanese owned restaurant. Pro tip- the happy hour from 5-6 is a great deal!

This is a great Izakaya and has incredible sushi. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely make reservations as this is quite a small restaurant!

Delicious, fresh, and absolutely welcoming. Customer service was great. We ordered the 25 piece sashimi platter and it did not disappoint!Service was quick. Thank you!

A friend of mine in the neighborhood took us here for some authentic Japanese izakaya bites a few months ago and we can't stop returning. You can tell the restaurant owners truly care about the quality of food and have spent a surplus of time curating an exquisite menu full of Japanese delights. We never skip on the agedashi mochi, chicken skin skewers, nabe pots and chu hi. Not to mention the incredible service and a cozy ambience! This place is truly a neighborhood gem