Umami Japanese

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251 N City Dr Ste 122
San Marcos, CA 92078

Umami Japanese, located in the vibrant North City community of San Marcos, offers a rich and savory dining experience rooted in traditional Asian flavors infused with California's culinary innovation. Their menu features inventive daily specials, a Chef's Choice Omakase Menu, and a variety of delicious and healthy dishes, all prepared with finesse using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

With a focus on delivering well-balanced flavors that evoke a sensory and emotional experience of taste, harmony, and satisfaction, Umami Japanese invites guests to savor the fifth flavor, umami, alongside family and friends in their pet-friendly patio setting. Chef Favian's artful presentations and the option to pair sushi with flavored soju make for a delightful dining experience that promises to please the palate.

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4.5848 reviews
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Rachel L.
7/28/2025

Stepped in here yesterday to celebrate a special occasion. The establishment is located on a block of other restaurants and a nice place to walk around. There's a bunch of construction right...

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KayAnna S.
6/30/2025

I've been coming here for years but my most recent visit reminded why I love Umami so much! They honestly just have the freshest fish. You can tell in every bite, no matter what fish dish you...

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Murissa M.
5/29/2025

Umami Japanese is a not so hidden gem and know we know why! The atmosphere is warm and stylish, perfect for a casual meal or a date day, my preference now. The sushi is incredibly fresh and...

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Aaron L.
8/6/2025

The food was plentiful and tasty. The sushi rolls were fresh and perfect in size. The service was fast and the servers were nice. We arrived around 11:30 AM on a Sunday and we beat the rush. As we...

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Sharon B.
5/7/2025

My friend introduced me to this nice sushi restaurant next to CSU San Marcos campus. There's a lot of construction in the area right now and we parked in the large parking structure a block...

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