Umami Sushi Bar

Specialties

Fresh seafood is brought in daily and transformed into haute Japanese cuisine. Umami Sushi's focus is to offer premium sushi, sashimi, raw bar, and Japanese fusion dishes that are new, unique, and innovative to the culinary landscape of Koreatown, Los Angeles. Enjoy Daily Happy Hour specials on Oysters, Sashimi, Sushi, Rolls, Hand Rolls, & Signature Starters. Experience an innovative, multi-course Omakase menu curated by renowned Executive Chef Damon Cho, formerly of Masa (NYC), Maia (Hollywood), and Matsuhisa (Beverly Hills).

History

Established in 2016.
Opened in 2016, we're bringing a talented chef formerly from Matsuhisa & Maia.

Owner

Executive Chef Damon Cho knows a thing or two about sushi. Having worked for some of the top kitchens in the US including: Masa (NYC), Matsuhisa (Beverly Hills), and Maia (Hollywood), the chef is bringing haute Japanese cuisine to the heart of Koreatown Los Angeles.
With the chef's extensive experience and his network of vendors, Umami Sushi Bar is bringing in the freshest seafood available daily and passing on the savings to our patrons. We look forward to servicing our diners and also being a part of the culinary landscape of Los Angeles!

Business info

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  Takes Reservations

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  Offers Takeout

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  Delivery

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  Accepts Credit Cards

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  Accepts Android Pay

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  Accepts Apple Pay

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  Accepts Cryptocurrency

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  Outdoor Seating

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  Trendy, Classy

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  Moderate Noise

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  Casual Dress

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  Offers Catering

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  Good for Groups

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  Good For Kids

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  Good for Lunch, Dinner

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  Garage Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Private Lot Parking, Valet Parking

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  Waiter Service

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  Free Wi-Fi

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  Beer & Wine Only

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  Wheelchair Accessible

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  TV

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  Dogs Not Allowed

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  Bike Parking

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Last Reviews

• Author: Roy A.

  20 May 2026

  Came here for dinner. Tried the omakase. All sushi in general was very good except some pieces had little too much wasabi it made me cry a little. Chicken karaage was very good also. There is one problem I have with the restaurant. I detected a rather strong and strange smell throughout the restaurant. I'm not sure what it was but it smelled like some type of cooking or frying oil. The smell was so strong, the clothes I was wearing smelled like the restaurant for several days. Maybe their ventilation system needs fixing or upgrading.

• Author: Marisa S.

  12 May 2026

  Every plate that i order was beautifully put together, i sat at the bar in front of jake who was great at suggesting what to order . They didnt have alcohol drinks YET but i am definitely going back to try them when they do.(The waiter wasnt really attentive but the sushi chef made up for it)

• Author: George V.

  10 May 2026

  This new sushi restaurant in the heart of Koreatown is really cozy. The space is very modern and aesthetically pleasing. The service is good with friendly waiters who are helpful. The sushi was quite good. Everything was fresh and tasted great. 5 stars. No doubt about it.