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Umai NoriB?
1147 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
· Japanese restaurant, Authentic Japanese restaurant, Sushi restaurant
· Downtown
Inventive sushi and standout hand rolls with lively service energy; book ahead, expect card surcharge and occasional service friction; excellent fish quality most visits with rare but notable off-nights.
The verdict
⚠️ Review concerns: This assessment reflects moderate uncertainty due to questionable review patterns. See details in Authenticity Assessment. Umai Nori delivers exceptional fresh fish and hand rolls with warm, efficient service that keeps the bustling bar moving.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive ($17-29 specialty rolls; $29-54 sets), plus possible card surcharge
What to order
- Hand Roll Sets
- Roll Me a Fatty
- Seared Salmon Belly
What diners say
- Crisp nori hand rolls that arrive fast
- Clean, buttery fish with elegant plating
- Generous lunch sets that feel like a deal
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Tuesday11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Wednesday11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Thursday11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Friday11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Saturday11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Sunday12:00–21:00
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