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Entrada umi bar japones especialistas en handrolls - Umi, Panamá, Provincia de Panama

Umi

4.6
4.6
17 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
Welcome to UMI

"The Bar Experience"
We offer handrolls, Japanese raw dishes, and cocktails, a unique experience!

"The Table Experience"
Where small plates and mixology take center stage.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    6675-6277
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Panama

    Best Food

  • Panama

    Best Service

  • Panama

    Innovative

  • Panama

    Hot spot

  • Panama

    Good for special occasions

  • Panama

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Best Food

  • Panama City

    Best Service

  • Panama City

    Innovative

  • Panama City

    Hot spot

  • Panama City

    Good for special occasions

  • Panama City

    Lively

17 Reviews
  1. Sebastían

    Miami

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At first glance, Umi dazzles with its design and aesthetic. Every detail whispers elegance and intention. But alas, the whispers die down when the food arrives. They proudly tout themselves as Panama’s first hand roll restaurant, but if this is the standard, we’re in trouble. Let’s start with the basics: fake wasabi. Really, Umi? For the prices you’re charging and the fine dining image you’re chasing, the least you could do is give us the real deal. Instead, we get the green paste of shame. Then there’s the rice—soft to the point of mushy, lacking the essential balance of acidity that gives sushi its soul. It felt like someone forgot to read the recipe or assumed no one would notice. Now, the tempura fish. Was it edible? Sure. Did it have a good texture? Fine. But was it memorable? Not even close. If this is what Umi considers “fine dining,” someone needs to redefine their dictionary. It’s middle-of-the-road at best, wrapped in a fancy package that screams, “We’re trying too hard!” In summary, Umi is all style and no substance. If you want Instagram photos, it’s worth a visit. If you want good sushi? Go somewhere else.

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  2. Adrian

    Panama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El servicio excelente. Atencion muy personalizada

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  3. javier

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    El volumen de la música no te deja hablar y tienen un gran problema con la extracción de humos y sales oliendo a frito

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  4. Tania

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best quality of fish in all of Panama. Beautiful decoration

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  5. LUIS

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No Doubdt the best Real Sushi in towm, my reccomendatuion seat by the Bar, the Rolls are so fresh they melt in your mouth, the Moshrums, the pork Belly and the Fish, are a most.

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  6. Gokul

    Dubai

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is exceptional and the flavours are ON POINT!! Service seemed a little chaotic, perhaps they weren't expecting to be so busy on a Monday? Will definitely visit the next time, when in town.

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  7. Eduardo

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food super fresh it might be the best japanese in Panama great drinks also!

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  8. Joseph

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Umi is undoubtedly one of the best, non teppanyaki, Japanese restaurants I've experienced. The food is beautifully prepared and presented, with notable highlights being the Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, and Hamachi hand rolls. The chicken wontons were perfectly fried, offering great taste, and the Kimchi edamame struck a perfect balance of spicy heat and mellow texture. The nigiris were also excellent.** However, there are some significant caveats. The drinks, including the Blossom Negroni and Maracuya Rum Cocktail, were just average—nothing extraordinary. More importantly, be prepared: Umi is one of the most expensive places I've dined at, and we both left hungry. Despite the quality, the portions were small, and the service was so fast that there was no time to savor the food. We were finished with our meal in under 30 minutes and had to visit another restaurant afterward to feel satisfied. Additionally, the atmosphere had its downsides. The music was too loud to have a decent conversation, and the seating was quite cramped. While the food was outstanding, these factors significantly detracted from the overall experience.

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  9. Andrea

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida estuvo increíble y sentarse en la barra suma mucho a la experiencia. El servicio excelente. Igual que el ambiente y la decoración. La música estaba buena, pero estaba un poco alta, por lo que era díficil conversar o escuchar a los chefs cuando te hablaban.

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  10. Maria Alejandra

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente ambiente, comida deliciosa, muy buena atención.

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FAQs

Umi is rated 4.6 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Umi

Bella Vista 2da Sur. Av Samuel Lewis Obarrios Plaza 54, Panamá, Provincia de Panama 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Plaza 54, al lado de hugo boss de Obarrios
  • Neighborhood
    Panama City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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