sushi umi

disgusting. i have been to this place previously (it was terrible, both service and food) and have returned in hopes that it would have improved since it is so close to my house.
to my disappointment nothing has changed except the low class decor.

to top things off, the place is very unclean and the sushi looked like my 2 year old made it.

i will not be returning and i highly recommend people to go elsewhere.
it is a waste of money.

great sushi! one of the best.

consistant, quality sushi everytime. i am never dissapointed. straight forward menu, and thoughtful presentation in a quaint, informal setting. the interior is more reminsicient of a cafe than a typical restaurant ambiance, but still cozy and inviting. regardless, this sushi is fabulous. i was pleasently surprised by how flavorful their veggie items were, but i love all things salmon, espeicially here.

ho hum. i really truly wanted to like this place. i ordered a sushi platter and specified vegetarian. to my surprise there were a few rolls with crab and something that resembled fish. also, the rice was not at all seasoned. i might try it again in the hopes that this was a very off day for them.

we would have been better off getting sushi from loblaws. i hate loblaws' sushi.

food is good, not the best sushi, but not the worst. service was terrible! the server did not give us plates! we asked for plates to prevent from having to reach across the table... no follow through! she was distant, didn't ask how the meal was, no refilling of water... a better takeout place than eat in!

awesome fresh sushi. fish is always so fresh, the rolls and nigiri are nicely put together, the owner(s) are always super nice, service (time it actually takes to make the sushi) can be a little slow, but most definitely worth it. i've been to some of the more expensive sushi options in town and they were not as good as sushi umi. lunch and dinner deals (set combos), in my opinion, are awesome and priced fair considering the quality. i recommend the salmon and tuna nigiris*, they're always fresh and always delicious. also, try the sushi nachos*, which are salmon tartare on tempura battered sweet potatoes, they are excellent!

yummy but i doubt i'll wait 45 minutes for take-out sushi again.

sushi good, service slow. went for lunch the other day. as per usual the sushi was good - fresh and well made. but the service was sloooooooow. took forever from when we ordered til we got our food. don't book an early afternoon meeting if you are planning on lunching here first.

really yummy terriyaki dishes! and very nice owners and waitress :) quick service and great seasoning on their food.

my favourite sushi in ottawa. we moved to ottawa and weren't sure where to start in finding good sushi. but, we happened upon this place and were completely impressed with the freshness of the sushi and the options for someone who is gluten-free. they even had gf soy sauce at the restaurant. we are now regular customers - more than 2-3 weeks without it and i need more!

satisfies my sushi cravings. i've been a regular customer for over a year now and the restaurant has greatly improved in terms of food quality, ambiance and service. the sushi is always fresh and the chefs prepare the rolls with close attention to detail. whenever i dine-in i sometimes receive orange slices/desserts as a treat after my meal, which is much appreciated. the restaurant is small and doesn't have many tables, but it can accommodate large groups - just try to avoid friday nights when they're most busy. lastly, the service is wonderful: i am greeted with a smile the moment i walk in and the server always checks up on me during my meal. chris, the owner, is friendly and loves to talk about his passion.the prices are reasonable, but for the quality it is definitely worth it! i don't eat at ayce sushi restaurants that often anymore ever since i discovered this gem in wellington west. :)

fresh, delicious sushi!. first of all, mamakat (who wrote the review below) sends back food at every restaurant just because she doesn't like it. i eat there and speak to the owner all the time and can assure that the restaurant always receives fresh fish of the highest quality. the owner and staff are very friendly, and the sushi there is just amazing. with options that cater to everyone, including those who don't eat raw fish, are vegetarian, or can't consume gluten, they really do make the tastiest sushi in town. i've tried many sushi restaurants in ottawa, but nothing beats sushi umi! my favourites here are the tempura yam roll, dynamite roll, citrus roll and yummy roll - delicious!

very disappointed - i got past the crunchy rice sticks in my microscopic sunamono. i got past the odd shape of the sushi, which unbalances the proportions. but i could not get past the spoiled ikura, and the manager's(owner's) attitude toward it ('if you do not like it...'i do not think i will be back.

although we found the soup too sweet, the packaged noodles were cooked al dente. mine contained a generous helping of seared chicken, while don’s bowl was complete with shrimp, scallop, and mussels. while this was not necessarily the most authentic bowl of noodles, it was very warming on a cold winter night.

plain gross. i may have to give it another shot, but there is nothing worst than bad sushi to put you off. rice was soggy and mushy, also ened up getting stuff we did not order. just gross.
lets hope it was a one time thing.