Umami in Wijk 06 Binnenstad

I just called to make a reservation and asked if it was possible to bring a stroller. To my surprise, I was told that this is not allowed. I find this absolutely unacceptable and very disappointing, especially since a stroller is simply essential for many parents.

Waiters don't even look at you... you're a number.

Super delicious here and very sweet and enthusiastic waitresses🫶🏼🫶🏼 Highly recommended

Really nice all-you-can-eat Asian buffet right alongside Utrecht’s canal. You order food on a tablet, and dishes come out pretty fast without long waits. They have fresh sushi and thick-cut sashimi alongside fried snacks, dumplings and grilled bites. Everything tastes well-seasoned and not overly greasy. Staff clear tables regularly and are welcoming. Great price for the quality, easily one of my go-to spots in Utrecht.

Really good quality food, plenty of options, friendly staff and truly is all you can eat

Good food , not very attentive service but overall still good.

I love this place!!! The dishes are delicious, but the nigiri... even more so!! They melt in your mouth, the best I've ever had. It's my favorite place in Utrecht.

If you have allergies this is the place to be. Kind servers who go above and beyond to make you feel seen and make sure. You have a lovely time. I absolutely loved it here.

We really love coming here, the food is always delicious!

Honestly, I have eaten at many sushi restaurants in the Netherlands and this is the worst one. Maybe i have high standards I don't know but. The Nori was just plain bad. It tasted old and poor quality. For some reason they don't serve wasabi on the table which I think is very strange for a sushi restaurant. The food just simply had no flavour and tasted watered down. In particular the salmon fried rice was just inedible. The things we did like were just OK. I would definitely say to avoid this restaurant if you have any good taste. About the service. We got served a dish three times that we did not order. The atmosphere was fine. Bit crowdy. Honestly, I almost never leave reviews. But I was genuinely very disappointed about the restaurant and I feel like I threw away my money.

veeeery good sushi, everything arrives nice and early

The sushi here is very tasty and the selection is quite varied. It is also nice that you can decide along the way whether to order 1 or 2 deluxe options for a small extra charge, instead of having to select the special menu in advance.

Overall, I had a great experience at this restaurant. The environment was clean and comfortable, making it a nice place for gatherings with friends or even a date night. The dishes we ordered were all delicious, and the ingredients tasted fresh. The scallops and lamb chops were especially impressive and definitely exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was served quite quickly. The prices matched the quality well

We had a delicious meal. It's just a shame that they made us pay for the deluxe menu, even though we went for the standard menu.....

It was very disappointing this time. I’ve been coming to this place for around half a year now with friends and family, so I definitely know the difference in quality compared to before. Unfortunately, the consistency has really shifted over time, and what made it more frustrating was the lack of transparency about the changes. My order was wrong multiple times. Instead of scallops, I received mushy oysters. Instead of crispy chili prawns, I got soft prawns in sauce that were quite tasteless. And instead of mochi ice cream, I received a side of ice cream with separate plain mochi piece. As far as I know, mochi ice cream is supposed to be mochi with ice cream inside. The issue is that these dishes used to be served differently before, so clearly things have changed, yet nothing on the menu mentions it. If certain items are unavailable, replaced, or prepared differently now, customers should be informed properly or the menu should be updated especially since the desserts are not free. Sadly, after this experience I won’t be coming back anymore. Of course, everyone can still give it a try and decide for themselves, but for me it’s no longer worth it. Staff was normal, additional sweet lady at the reception.

Food like sashimi was super thin, and they were very stingy with the portions. Definitely not recommended! Go to Mojo instead!

Delicious food, but quite pricey, I think.

Mediocre food (borderline bad) at a steep price, not worth it

Super delicious food, especially the salmon sashimi and lamb chops. Friendly staff, good service.

The service is attentive and thoughtful—from the moment you walk in until you leave, you truly feel valued. It’s rare to find an Asian restaurant with such genuinely helpful service. I will definitely come back.

Great location, very tasty sushi 🍱, the atmosphere is cozy. We will definitely come back.

Delicious food. Many of the steak dishes are quite good. For a price of 47 euros per person, you would expect dessert to be included in the price; unfortunately, you pay 1.50 euros per scoop of ice cream. Otherwise, it is very tasty and the staff is very friendly. Very fast service and everything nice and warm.

I ate at Umami this week. The food itself was fine, but not particularly special. Unfortunately, the service really left a lot to be desired. We had to wait a very long time for our drinks. When I asked a young employee where my drinks were, he just looked at me and walked away. I found that very unprofessional and not customer-friendly. Also, the dishes were simply placed on the table without any explanation, even though it is nice to know what you are being served. It is a real shame, because with better service, the experience would have been much more pleasant.

Fine and atmospheric restaurant. Excellent food, fast service.

Mediocre. The food isn't special, but it's fine. The portions are small, though. The staff, on the other hand, were poor and uninterested. We didn't receive the first round until 45 minutes later. Dishes were missing in three out of four rounds. During the last round, they went to check, indicated they would reorder it, and said it would be there in 5 minutes, but those four dishes never arrived after waiting for another 20 minutes or so. I pointed this out when paying; the waiter said he didn't know either. I hope for their sake it was a King's Day hangover, because this was downright bad.

Fantastic food, very fast service. Everything was arranged perfectly.

We had an incredibly delicious meal here; we chose the deluxe version of the menu! Definitely recommended. The restaurant also has a very nice atmosphere; it is truly a must-visit if you are in Utrecht!

Very poor selection of sushi on the menu; the garlic prawns were swimming in an unappetizing-looking garlic sludge. The floor below was hot and smelled strongly of sweat. The toilets also stank terribly. Service was also mediocre; every time we asked for wasabi, we received a tiny dollop that was enough for three pieces of sushi. The passion fruit lemonade tasted chemical and was sickly sweet; I couldn't even finish it.

Unfortunately, sitting upstairs next to the door is noisy and unpleasant. The food is fine, but not the best sushi I have ever eaten. The service is fast, efficient, and adequate.

Very nice service and tasty food! Been here many times!

The sauces and ingredients at this restaurant are perfectly balanced—creative without being overwhelming. The two-hour dining time allowed me to fully savor each dish at a relaxed pace. Highly recommended.

The food is pretty good and the service is rather fast. Nothing to complain except being a bit pricy.

Noisy and very hot! The food is good though.

Maybe the best restaurant in the Netherlands and maybe Germany.

Great spot for a fun night out. We were seated in the basement with a group of 8. It’s a nice space, though it did get quite warm down there. The staff is very friendly and English-speaking. ​The tables are spacious and there’s a wide variety of dishes to choose from. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing; 4 dishes per person per round was more than enough for us. Definitely a good experience!

Because we wanted to grab a quick bite to eat and our favorite sushi restaurant was closed, we ended up here. Unfortunately, I got sick after the meal. The sushi was far from fresh. We also asked for a glass of sparkling water, and a bottle was immediately placed on the table. Later, we noticed that you can also just order a glass or a small bottle. Anyway, you won't see me here again.

A fantastic dining experience, the people who work there are very nice and all the food reminded me of my previous trip to Asia.

Unfortunately, this was a thoroughly disappointing experience. As someone who has eaten authentic sushi in Japan, my verdict is particularly clear: this restaurant has nothing to do with high-quality sushi. The dishes are unbalanced – the rice content is excessive and overpowers the already barely perceptible natural flavor of the fish. The freshness and quality one expects from sushi are simply not present. Overall, the offerings feel more like mass production than carefully prepared Japanese cuisine. The service was also underwhelming. The staff seemed uncertain, inattentive, and unhelpful, which further negatively impacted the overall impression. Anyone who values ​​good, flavorful food or expects authentic sushi should definitely look elsewhere. Even within an all-you-can-eat concept, a certain standard of quality should be maintained – which is sadly not the case here.

We had a reservation and waited 10 minutes for someone to greet us and tell us which table we could sit at. A line formed at the entrance with other people who also had reservations. What's the point of booking then? Then we waited another 10 minutes for a tablet to be brought to us. I understand it was busy, but empty plates were barely cleared from our table. New plates with dishes were literally thrown at us by the waiters, though a few of them were genuinely nice. You pay for the Deluxe menu but desserts aren't even included, what a joke. We waited 20-25 minutes for French fries. And seriously, why did you stick a crab stick on rice and call yourself Asian cuisine? The only tasty things there were the grilled meat and rolls from the Deluxe menu, and even then, what you get looks very different from the menu photos. This food is not worth the price

We went out to eat here today with friends. We had high expectations due to the 4.4 stars, but this was totally not what we expected. It took a long time for the food to be served, and it all came out separately. Furthermore, the food did not look fresh at all; the rice was very hard, and many ingredients were tough. We ordered a second round with different dishes to see if we liked that better. But that was a total disappointment; we were all nauseous, and two of us even threw up because of it. I spoke to a waitress about this, but she insisted that it wasn't their fault that the food was fresh and that no one was complaining. I absolutely did not want to pay the full price for this; they were completely uncooperative. It was a very bad experience and certainly not recommended.

Had a delicious meal at Umami! Fast service and friendly staff.

Waiting an hour for some sushi is so annoying, im not trying again.

The most delicious sushi I have ever eaten! Good service, you don't have to wait long and can order 4 dishes at a time! The only downside I found was that we were sitting too close to other people. But for the food and the service, a solid 10!

It was okay. The price was about €40 per person (excluding drinks). Unfortunately, some dishes were cold when they should have been warm. Also, it sometimes took a long time for dishes to be served, meaning we didn't receive items from round 2 until round 3. The food was fine, but nothing special.

I can't imagine the positive reactions. I didn't find the food tasty, and you had to pay for desserts, which wasn't mentioned anywhere. Also, several times something was served that no one had ordered. At €58 per person, Umami is grossly overestimating itself. The explanation for the extra charge for dessert was that the price was based on the food alone. We had the deluxe menu. In my opinion, dessert is also food. The atmosphere was lackluster, and the service was very amateurish. Sorry, I can't be more positive.

Overall great sushi place but not many options for sushi’s in their lunch menu

Best sushi in Utrecht! Delicious food and friendly staff.

Went here for the first time, and I really enjoyed it! This is becoming one of my favorite Ayce Japanese restaurants!! Delicious food, great drinks too, fast service, nice restaurant. It's a shame that when the music stopped, I have no idea why. Will definitely go again. The menu is nice, but it needs replacing a bit, and some plates were slightly broken.

They sent us away. They told us at the beginning we can order for 2h (ofc i understand that, because it is AYCE). But they didn't tell us we had to leave after 2h. We thought we can order for 2h and still order dessert and drinks after (desserts and drinks are not included in the AYCE price. They gave us the receipt because the people were waiting for their table. And we had to leave. Bad communication.

Delicious food, everything is fresh, tasty, and served quickly. An ideal restaurant for a pleasant meal with friends, for example.

Fine, great for groups, and the food is good. Otherwise, nothing special or unique.

I would not recommend this place. We ordered via the tablet and we received almost none of the ordered sushi. Only the non-sushi dishes will come. After an hour, we highlighted it to the staff . After a second hour, again. The staff communication with us was very poor. When they told us our time was up, we negociated that they will take our order on a paper ( because at this point, we had 4 sushi per person) and leave us extra time ( no discount could be done) Very unsatisfactory experience.

tl;dr: a good waiter/host, Terrible delivery time per round during busy hours, didnt get all dishes , Experience wise way to overpriced. Loud talking if it is cramped. Dear google readers, Me and a friend saw this on google maps and wanted to try this restaurant. My friend really thought the drinks looked devine. I booked a reservation online. and it was sadly in all english. but i guess that's how Utrecht is. We got a spot and arrived well on time. We did had a spot downstairs. and the atmosphere was nice. but it could get very crowded in a small space where everyone talks loud. We got helped by a young man and he was very helpfull with explaining how all you can eat works. And if we had allergies and wrote down which dishes had these products in them. He really handeld the night well We only had 3 rounds. but at the first round it took almost 30 ~ 45 mins to get our 1st round. and we already added the 2nd round. and we still did not get every order of our 1st round. after waiting so long for our dishes we decided to get our 3rd round. in the hope we would get more dishes but sadly only got some. almost every sushi dish was not delivered. it was DISSAPOINTING. you pay 50e per person for Diner Deluxe(DRINKS EXCLUDED). but i left like i did not ate anything at all. it was just "Diner" at best. Price wise it was expensive. 50e for deluxe but we did not even get everything. So it felt way too overpriced. Overall I am really happy with the waiter. he kinda made up for the evening. But paying 130e for not even having all the dishes is a real let down. I drinks ended up pretty nice. at the atmosphere was alright for the evening. but i expected more. 2 out of 5 stars. Because of the waiter Like my review if it was any help.

We ate here yesterday with two friends, but honestly, we can't believe the many positive reviews. Our experience was unfortunately disappointing. Almost all the dishes were either tasteless or overly seasoned with far too much pepper. It really lacked balance and refinement. What we received felt more like standard "food shed" food to be served quickly than delicious, fresh sushi that had been carefully crafted. Some dishes were also served lukewarm. To make matters worse, one of my friends got sick later that evening and had severe stomach problems. All in all, there's no reason for us to return.

Quality isn't what it used to be. They won't be coming back.

Incredibly delicious sushi, and the warm dishes are also delicious. The kimchi is also very good. The rice-to-fish ratio is excellent, so you can taste a lot without bursting at the seams. We'll be back. ❤️😁

Just had a delicious meal. The service was quick and friendly. Definitely recommended!

We went here on Valentine's Day, so I'll cut them some slack with this, but service was extremely slow regarding the sushi. Other dishes came out relatively quickly, but we were already at the point of leaving, our plates already taken away, when some sushi arrived we had ordered over an hour earlier. That said, Valentine and it was extremely busy so... Might not be the normal experience. Quality of the food is absolutely great though, the extra items you can choose from of the deluxe menu are absolutely worth the small price, they're delicious. The sushi on there, absolutely some of the best we've ever had.

Very bad experience on Valentine's day this year. We had a reservation for our entire family of 5 adults to celebrate something unrelated to Valentine's, but was not told that there are extra charges on this day and lunch menus will be 10 euros more expensive than normal. So we had to pay 50 euros more, and the service was extremely slow. For 5 whole rounds none of the sushi/maki/nigiri came out, we could only eat salad or warm dishes. And then at the very end of the meal they all came out at once, but we were already full with warm dishes and salads by then. We were very disappointed by this meal. It costed 200 euros total, without drink!

We went for dinner on February 16, 2026. Upon arrival, we had to wait five minutes, and a staff member looked at us three times, ignoring us. We were then sent downstairs, and no one came with us. We sat there for an hour, and my girlfriend and I felt unwell. We both ended up hovering over the toilet, feeling like someone had sambal smeared on our bottoms. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!!

I ate here today with my partner. I felt there wasn't enough variety at all. The steak had a bit of fat on it and didn't taste like steak. The chicken was very tough, and the sushi rice was hard, as if it was old. Several times, dishes were completely forgotten. We had to ask for them. Drink bottles were put on the table, but the glasses were forgotten. Not a pleasant experience; there are so many better places than this.

They give your food to someone else

A lovely, cozy restaurant with delicious sushi and a two-hour all-you-can-eat menu. Drinks are not included. We recommend the deluxe menu, which allows you to choose from the entire menu.

We had a very nice meal and the service was friendly!

We used to go here often. It's a shame the food has gotten so salty. I understand they want to make more money on drinks, but when I got home, I was thirsty all evening.

Everything from the fryer was delicious, I would skip the sushi lol

To be honest, I came here because of the positive reviews. Once I got inside, the staff was friendly and helpful. The food wasn't very good. You have to pay extra for dessert and drinks (which I find ridiculous, considering it was already expensive). It was definitely not tasty and definitely not recommended. I'll never go back!

We went here for dinner because it had good reviews. However, these turned out to be untrue. The food was lukewarm and definitely not fresh. The sushi was anything but special. All in all, the food was definitely not good. Only go here if you want a stomach ache the next day. Because we certainly have one now. :(

Well, all the fish in the sea have now been eaten. Delicious.

Good food, but busy and noisy and the reservation had not gone completely smoothly.

The food was very mixed, some foods were great others were mid at best. The place is cozy but most of the staff seemed to hate they were working so it did not really felt welcoming.

My husband and I visited recently for lunch on a Sunday. The menu has lots of options from sushi to cooked items. You get the table for up to 2 hours and can order 4 items per person at a time. It was our first visit but won’t be our last.

The four of us had a wonderful meal at Umami. The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and the fried bananas were our favorite. Highly recommended!

Had a delicious meal and friendly staff!

This New Year, I found a really great restaurant! The food is delicious, with a wide variety of choices. One of my friends can only eat gluten-free food, and the restaurant provides clear menu options for that, which is very friendly.

The restaurant is beautiful and the food was delicious.

The food is amazing, the staff is so nice and they are right in the centre of Utrecht. Please go here if you love good sushi and a good vibe!!

Great sushi. Highly recommended.

The food is tasty and the staff are friendly.

Overall great food and service. Would've loved being able to just get tap water

It's a shame about the unfriendly welcome! The food is okay, but not fantastic. Friendliness to guests costs nothing and has a huge impact on the experience. It's a shame we didn't experience this!

We went for the all-you-can-eat buffet. The side dishes were fantastic, the sushi itself was just okay. The price is steep, but all in all, we would recommend it!

Super delicious sushi and very friendly service! I'll definitely be back!

Sushi joint with an all-you-can-eat concept! If you're just craving sushi, this is definitely a great place to satisfy your craving!

We were greeted at the entrance by a guy who didn't even look up when we said we didn't have a reservation. There were plenty of empty tables, but they didn't seat us. We left the place, reserved a table, and then came back 🤪. The food was standard all-you-can-eat. The only good thing was the cream cheese on the rolls.

The food is definitely not worth €40 per person without drinks 🫤 The picture shows chicken garlic, but unfortunately it was just deep-fried bits (not chicken) with loads of garlic. The sushi was so-so, it could be much better.

perfect place to eat for 2 hours! since you order from the tablet you don’t have to fight for the waiters’ attention, and you get your food right away.

The food was so incredibly delicious. I don't understand how the service can be so good—so fast yet so deliciously fresh!!! As a vegetarian, it was great that there were so many options. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed it!

The food was good and the service was fast, enjoyed it

At Umami Utrecht, we always order the Deluxe menu. The first time we visited, we were pleasantly surprised by the high quality. The sushi truly delivers an umami experience: full of flavor, well-balanced, and clearly prepared with care. Each dish is perfectly structured and timed, giving the menu a strong overall quality. This is a place where you can confidently order the same menu every time.

Super tasty sushi😍😋+ good and fast service👌Recommended

Super tasty sushi😍😋+ good and fast service👌Recommended

Excellent quality food. Great service.

Good quality all you can eat with a few positive twists on the menu!

We had a wonderful meal with a group of people for one of our birthdays. We had a three-course meal with fish and meat for most of us, and a vegetarian option for myself. All the appetizers were unique, delicious, and beautifully presented. I also thought the tea pairing was a great success and I highly recommend it.

Three of us visited the restaurant this evening. Overall, we enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. Most of the staff were genuinely kind and attentive, and the staff inside were especially helpful and friendly. However, an incident at the entrance unfortunately dampened our spirits. A tall, overweight male employee (I don't know if he was a manager) greeted us at the door and was quite rude. He answered our questions without looking at us and avoided any communication while guiding us. This behavior was completely incompatible with the overall quality of the restaurant. Nevertheless, thanks to the attentiveness and kindness of the other staff members, our evening was pleasant. I hope this feedback will lead to improvements in the way guests are greeted at the entrance.

Delicious food, lots of choice!

What an overrated place! The sushi wasn't even good; it fell apart and tasted like it had been made a few hours ago. The staff is also mediocre; they don't tell you what you're getting. I don't understand the hype. It just didn't taste fresh.

The food here is absolutely delicious, and the service is excellent! I’ve been here several times, and every single visit has been wonderful. I highly recommend the salmon — it’s my favorite. I brought my friends here for a gathering this time, and they were very satisfied as well. A truly fantastic restaurant!

Great quality and a very friendly hostess! It was absolutely fantastic!