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Umaya, Washington, DC

Umaya

4.1
4.1
749 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Umaya, where East meets West in a plethora of Japanese inspired small & large dishes. We focus on drawing from the simplicity of flavor in fresh ingredients, while giving it a Western flair. Specializing on the popular Japanese ‘street food’ - think small 'tapas' style dishes that are easy to share amongst friends & family. Our Izakaya grill features a one of a kind charcoal brick that is imported from Japan & allows for the natural flavors of the proteins & vegetables to radiate.

Umaya elevates the typical 'beer garden' concept with hard-to-find Asian dishes. Our menu promotes friends, coworkers, family to enjoy their time together. We carry a wide array of Asian beer, sake & Japanese Whiskey, complimenting the tranquility of the restaurant. The menu will feature seasonal highlights; however, the time-honored staples will always be available. ‘Umaya’ directly translates to a ‘place that tastes good’ in Japanese; it is a place where you can go

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Friday Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Saturday All Day Dining Sat 11:30–22:30 Sunday All Day Dining Sun 11:30–22:00 Monday - Thursday Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Friday Dinner Fri 16:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (202) 290-3443
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please e-mail events@umayadc.com for any questions regarding setting up a catering event for your occasions.
  • Private party facilities
    Please e-mail events@umayadc.com for any questions regarding setting up a private event at Umaya.
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Between G St. NW and H St. NW (At the corner of G PL. NW)
  • Parking details
    Street parking in the neighborhood. Also, there are 4 garages within 1 block of the restaurant, including a garage that is within the building and a garage directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Umaya is 1 block from Metro Center Metro Station and Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station.
  • Entertainment
    We have special lounge DJs every Friday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umaya offers a delightful Japanese dining experience with "phenomenal sushi" and "superb" specialty rolls like the hamachi tataki. Known for its friendly staff and "awesome friendly service," it's a great spot for sushi and ramen lovers. While ambiance may vary, the extensive menu and "amazing miso" make it a must-visit.

749 Reviews
  1. Natasha

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality has definitely gone down since we last dined here. We ordered a few rolls and didn’t finish any of them. The presentation and cuts for the salmon and tuna were off and it just was poor quality over all. The drinks were the only thing we didn’t dislike — I would recommend the matcha mule. The service was lackluster but it looked like they were generally short staffed for the dinner service. I doubt we’ll be back, there are a lot of other options in the area to grab a bite before seeing a show.

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  2. Eric

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Japanese apps and sushi for us. Drinks were interesting

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  3. Kris

    Chicago

    73 reviews

    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. Service was a bit slow. But overall good sushi.

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  4. George

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated quickly but then abandoned. 10 minutes passed with no contact from wait staff. I complained to the hostess, but still no service after another five minutes. Left and went elsewhere. Restaurant was only 1/2 full. Won’t be coming back.

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  5. Matthew

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    When we got to the restaurant, we were seated quickly, and they got our drinks out. It took a little longer than expected to place our order. The food came out at a decent time, but the prices definitely higher than the should be. The prices were too high and didn’t reflect the value of the food properly. Portions didn’t add up to the prices either. Our waitress disappeared for roughly 30-40 minutes and another server had to bring a to go box and our bill. It was a let down and we were excited to come here. I would most likely not come back the next time I’m in town.

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  6. Eva

    VIP

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was truly delicious, and service was very helpful and friendly. Cocktails are pricier than most in DC, and room lighting was too bright, but overall I still really loved it!

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  7. Shaun

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious, low key meal in comfortable surroundings

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  8. Leonard

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and variety were excellent. Good beverage choices. Service was attentive and helpful. Ambient noise level was high making conversation a bit difficult. Nonetheless this is a great place for a “non-intimate” get together. I would come back again on my next visit to DC

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  9. Kenneth

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ramen was good, portion was also good. Price was not on par though.

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  10. SaraP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, fast, polite and knowledgeable. Everything was delicious, the sushi, the wagyu tatami and the gyoza. would definitely go back!!!

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FAQs

Umaya offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Umaya also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 290-3443.

Umaya is rated 4.1 stars by 749 OpenTable diners.

Umaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for Umaya

733 10th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between G St. NW and H St. NW (At the corner of G PL. NW)
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Friday Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Saturday All Day Dining Sat 11:30–22:30 Sunday All Day Dining Sun 11:30–22:00 Monday - Thursday Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Friday Dinner Fri 16:30–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking in the neighborhood. Also, there are 4 garages within 1 block of the restaurant, including a garage that is within the building and a garage directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Umaya is 1 block from Metro Center Metro Station and Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have special lounge DJs every Friday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 290-3443
  • Catering
    Please e-mail events@umayadc.com for any questions regarding setting up a catering event for your occasions.
  • Private party facilities
    Please e-mail events@umayadc.com for any questions regarding setting up a private event at Umaya.
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