Thursday, December 20, 2007
Dinner at Umami...Twice in a Week
We went to Umami for the second time in a week, this time for a friend's birthday. There were lots of people and so we ordered lots of food to share. We occupied the entirety of the large communal table upstairs. The meal came to about $80 per person (including drinks).
Shaking Beef Tenderloin Filet $21
The crispy shallots added nice texture to this deliciously succulent beef. This dish hardly resembles shaking beef, however.
Assorted Sushi Rolls $7-$15 per roll
All were fresh and tasty.
Scallop Carpaccio $12
An interesting application of scallops.
Bi Bim Pap Korean Hot Pot $14
An upscale take on a very traditional dish, this was satisfying in a down-home sort of way.
Edamame Hummus with Grilled Housemade Flatbread $8
A tad expensive for what is essentially a dip, this is a stellar and very inventive dip.
Tempura Rock Shrimp $12
These were super crispy and very tender, but a bit too sweet.
Beef Wontons $10
A bit too fried and too much sauce.
Garlic Glass Noodles $11
The corn seemed a little out of place, but these were quite tasty noodles.
Kobe Beef BBQ Skewers $15
Tender and tasty, but I don't understand the use of Waygu in a dish like this. It isn't worth the price.
Tuna Tacos $14
The epitome of fusion, but this dish didn't hit the mark.
Green Papaya Salad $8
Refreshing amidst a lot of heavier food.
Tuna Tataki $14
Tasty, but not really a tataki.
Shaking Beef Tenderloin Filet $21
The crispy shallots added nice texture to this deliciously succulent beef. This dish hardly resembles shaking beef, however.
Assorted Sushi Rolls $7-$15 per rollAll were fresh and tasty.
Scallop Carpaccio $12
An interesting application of scallops.
Bi Bim Pap Korean Hot Pot $14
An upscale take on a very traditional dish, this was satisfying in a down-home sort of way.
Edamame Hummus with Grilled Housemade Flatbread $8
A tad expensive for what is essentially a dip, this is a stellar and very inventive dip.
Tempura Rock Shrimp $12
These were super crispy and very tender, but a bit too sweet.
Beef Wontons $10
A bit too fried and too much sauce.
Garlic Glass Noodles $11
The corn seemed a little out of place, but these were quite tasty noodles.
Kobe Beef BBQ Skewers $15
Tender and tasty, but I don't understand the use of Waygu in a dish like this. It isn't worth the price.
Tuna Tacos $14
The epitome of fusion, but this dish didn't hit the mark.
Green Papaya Salad $8
Refreshing amidst a lot of heavier food.
Tuna Tataki $14
Tasty, but not really a tataki.
Labels: Decor: 2, Food: 2, Japanese, restaurant, review, Service: 1
# posted by Giao and Alexis @ 9:50 PM 
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