Ramen favourite
The Chilli Garlic Mix Ramen is a repeat order for several reviewers, with the broth and spice getting particular attention.
Umami
Port Saeed
Umami is a Japanese restaurant in Port Saeed, known in reviews for comforting ramen and approachable service. Visitors can order bowls such as the Chilli Garlic Mix Ramen, or choose bento dishes including the chicken and salmon versions for a filling food-court meal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
304 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sushi picks
Spicy salmon and tempura prawns stand out among the sushi choices mentioned by customers.
Filling bento
The chicken bento is described as both tasty and very filling, while the salmon bento is praised for being cooked perfectly.
Busy service
Reviews describe efficient, friendly service even when the food court is crowded and the restaurant is handling peak rush.
Good value
Customers report filling meals at reasonable prices, including a meal costing around AED 100 with several dishes.
Yaki udon
The chicken Yaki Udon is singled out for its spice blend and sauce, making it a useful alternative to ramen.
What to Eat at Umami How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Umami, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Umami got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Spicy salmon Net +2
“Bento is worth the price. and tried the Spicy salmon was so good!😊”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Bento is worth the price. and tried the Spicy salmon was so good!😊”August 2025
“I ordered multiple time from umami restaurant cause their sushi is one of the beat sushi I tried ( spicy salmon) and the customer service is great especially miss kaye”July 2026
Honorable mentions (24)
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Beef set Net +1
“The beef in the beef set was pretty good though.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The beef in the beef set was pretty good though.”November 2025
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California sushi Net +1
“We visited Umami at Deira City Centre and spent around AED 100 for a meal that was both filling and flavorful. We ordered the Chilli Garlic Ramen, California Sushi, Soup, and Chicken Donburi — and honestly, everything tasted great!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We visited Umami at Deira City Centre and spent around AED 100 for a meal that was both filling and flavorful. We ordered the Chilli Garlic Ramen, California Sushi, Soup, and Chicken Donburi — and honestly, everything tasted great!”April 2025
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Chicken bento Net +1
“I really enjoyed the chicken bento—super tasty and very filling! On top of that, the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly.”
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Review excerpts
“I really enjoyed the chicken bento—super tasty and very filling! On top of that, the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly.”June 2026
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Chicken donburi Net +1
“We visited Umami at Deira City Centre and spent around AED 100 for a meal that was both filling and flavorful. We ordered the Chilli Garlic Ramen, California Sushi, Soup, and Chicken Donburi — and honestly, everything tasted great!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We visited Umami at Deira City Centre and spent around AED 100 for a meal that was both filling and flavorful. We ordered the Chilli Garlic Ramen, California Sushi, Soup, and Chicken Donburi — and honestly, everything tasted great!”April 2025
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Chicken katsu ramen in soyu dat broth Net +1
“I ordered a chicken katsu Ramen in Soyu Dat broth. Chicken katsu was small but crunchy and tasty. It was @29 dhs. I had a lipton iced tea @8 dhs.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered a chicken katsu Ramen in Soyu Dat broth. Chicken katsu was small but crunchy and tasty. It was @29 dhs. I had a lipton iced tea @8 dhs.”March 2023
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Chili garlic mixed beef and chicken Net +1
“My all-time favorites are their Chili Garlic Mixed Beef and Chicken and Gyoza - always hits the spot. 💛”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My all-time favorites are their Chili Garlic Mixed Beef and Chicken and Gyoza - always hits the spot. 💛”November 2025
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Chili garlic ramen miso Net +1
“Chili Garlic Ramen Miso had an amazing soup. The noodles were decent, and the chicken tasted a bit bland for my taste, but overall experience was good.”
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Review excerpts
“Chili Garlic Ramen Miso had an amazing soup. The noodles were decent, and the chicken tasted a bit bland for my taste, but overall experience was good.”December 2023
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Chilli oil ramen Net +1
“Had umami ramen and chilli oil ramen. The soup base is very flavorful. Great quantity to share. Will visit again”
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Review excerpts
“Had umami ramen and chilli oil ramen. The soup base is very flavorful. Great quantity to share. Will visit again”March 2026
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Don chicken Net +1
“We had: Ramen curry Don Tempura prawn Don chicken Dumpling meat Total - aed 108 We are satisfied with the taste which is unique to each meal and satisfactory. You should try the dumpling😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had: Ramen curry Don Tempura prawn Don chicken Dumpling meat Total - aed 108 We are satisfied with the taste which is unique to each meal and satisfactory. You should try the dumpling😍😍😍”August 2025
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Don tempura prawn Net +1
“We had: Ramen curry Don Tempura prawn Don chicken Dumpling meat Total - aed 108 We are satisfied with the taste which is unique to each meal and satisfactory. You should try the dumpling😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had: Ramen curry Don Tempura prawn Don chicken Dumpling meat Total - aed 108 We are satisfied with the taste which is unique to each meal and satisfactory. You should try the dumpling😍😍😍”August 2025
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Dumpling meat Net +1
“We had: Ramen curry Don Tempura prawn Don chicken Dumpling meat Total - aed 108 We are satisfied with the taste which is unique to each meal and satisfactory. You should try the dumpling😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had: Ramen curry Don Tempura prawn Don chicken Dumpling meat Total - aed 108 We are satisfied with the taste which is unique to each meal and satisfactory. You should try the dumpling😍😍😍”August 2025
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Dynamite sushi Net +1
“Delicious and excellent quality of both Shoyu and Garlic beef ramen (we like the noodles so much!) and maki, dynamite sushi.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious and excellent quality of both Shoyu and Garlic beef ramen (we like the noodles so much!) and maki, dynamite sushi.”July 2025
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Garlic beef ramen Net +1
“Delicious and excellent quality of both Shoyu and Garlic beef ramen (we like the noodles so much!) and maki, dynamite sushi.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious and excellent quality of both Shoyu and Garlic beef ramen (we like the noodles so much!) and maki, dynamite sushi.”July 2025
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Gyoza Net +1
“My all-time favorites are their Chili Garlic Mixed Beef and Chicken and Gyoza - always hits the spot. 💛”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My all-time favorites are their Chili Garlic Mixed Beef and Chicken and Gyoza - always hits the spot. 💛”November 2025
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Miso soup Net +1
“Super yummy food had the yoshi onion beef and miso soup”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Super yummy food had the yoshi onion beef and miso soup”March 2026
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Prawns tempura Net +1
“Good Sushi and good service by the staffs! Tried their best sellers California & Prawns Tempura… among those two I would anytime go for the prawns tempura ♥️✨”
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Review excerpts
“Good Sushi and good service by the staffs! Tried their best sellers California & Prawns Tempura… among those two I would anytime go for the prawns tempura ♥️✨”May 2024
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Ramen curry Net +1
“We had: Ramen curry Don Tempura prawn Don chicken Dumpling meat Total - aed 108 We are satisfied with the taste which is unique to each meal and satisfactory. You should try the dumpling😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had: Ramen curry Don Tempura prawn Don chicken Dumpling meat Total - aed 108 We are satisfied with the taste which is unique to each meal and satisfactory. You should try the dumpling😍😍😍”August 2025
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Salmon bento Net +1
“The Salmon Bento at Umami is one of my favorite dishes. It’s always cooked perfectly and very delicious. Definitely worth it, and I highly recommend trying it if you visit.”
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Review excerpts
“The Salmon Bento at Umami is one of my favorite dishes. It’s always cooked perfectly and very delicious. Definitely worth it, and I highly recommend trying it if you visit.”April 2026
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Spicy ramen Net +1
“Best spicy ramen on dxb, will definitely comeback again. Thank you for the great service!”
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Review excerpts
“Best spicy ramen on dxb, will definitely comeback again. Thank you for the great service!”May 2026
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Spicy tuna roll Net +1
“I ordered a chilli garlic ramen and spicy Tuna Roll. Ramen broth is on point and so so delicious. Moreover, spicy Tuna Roll as well and soy sauce is authentic. Thank you and I enjoyed it.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered a chilli garlic ramen and spicy Tuna Roll. Ramen broth is on point and so so delicious. Moreover, spicy Tuna Roll as well and soy sauce is authentic. Thank you and I enjoyed it.”June 2026
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Umami ramen Net +1
“Had umami ramen and chilli oil ramen. The soup base is very flavorful. Great quantity to share. Will visit again”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had umami ramen and chilli oil ramen. The soup base is very flavorful. Great quantity to share. Will visit again”March 2026
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Umami’s chili garlic mix ramen Net +1
“My always go to dish is the Umami’s Chili Garlic Mix Ramen. Food was really good. Reasonable prices too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My always go to dish is the Umami’s Chili Garlic Mix Ramen. Food was really good. Reasonable prices too.”July 2025
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Yaki udon noodles with chicken Net +1
“Yaki Udon Noodles are really great, we had it with chicken. The blend of spices and the sauce is really good. It's a 5/5 for my food pallet.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Yaki Udon Noodles are really great, we had it with chicken. The blend of spices and the sauce is really good. It's a 5/5 for my food pallet.”December 2023
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Yoshi onion beef Net +1
“Super yummy food had the yoshi onion beef and miso soup”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Super yummy food had the yoshi onion beef and miso soup”March 2026
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Beef ramen Net −1
“Ordered the beef ramen. I didn’t know ramen could taste this sad. The broth had less flavor than hot water and the beef clearly didn’t want to be there. Truly a memorable experience… for all the wrong reasons.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the beef ramen. I didn’t know ramen could taste this sad. The broth had less flavor than hot water and the beef clearly didn’t want to be there. Truly a memorable experience… for all the wrong reasons.”March 2026
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Beef truffle ramen Net −1
“the food looks nice its beef truffle ramen i ordered but i will not come back to eat anymore the server said its delicious but its disgusting its super super salty like i need more water in, it..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“the food looks nice its beef truffle ramen i ordered but i will not come back to eat anymore the server said its delicious but its disgusting its super super salty like i need more water in, it..”March 2026
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Tempura shrimp Net −1
“The tempura shrimp was basically all tempura and it was way too deep fried.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The tempura shrimp was basically all tempura and it was way too deep fried.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Expect waiting. Allow around 20 minutes for a ramen bowl; the food court uses a buzzer to tell you when the order is ready.
Avoid crowds. For easier seating, try outside peak food-court periods; one customer found the court incredibly crowded during a visit.
Check cutlery. If ordering a bowl, check that you have suitable cutlery before leaving the counter; this was noted as an area needing work.
Ask spice level. If you like heat, specify it when ordering: one group received a very spicy meal exactly as requested.
Consider bento. If the ramen temperature or broth is not to your liking, the bento boxes have been a reliable fallback in reviews.
Pack carefully. Ask about takeaway charges before packing leftovers; one customer was charged separately for a plastic bag.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Centre Deira - Food Court, Level 1, Baniyas Road, Deira City Centre Area
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Salty broth
Several reviews found the ramen broth too salty, including one beef truffle ramen described as needing more water.
Uneven broth
A few customers reported bland or tasteless broth, so consistency may vary between visits or bowls.
Food court
This is an open food-court stall, so seating can be crowded and the atmosphere is functional rather than restaurant-like.
Portions vary
One returning customer felt the ramen serving seemed smaller than before, although they were unsure whether the bowl had changed.
Menu mismatch
One review said the chicken did not resemble the menu image, while another found a sushi-and-chicken set disappointing.
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The Bottom Line
Umami is a Japanese restaurant in Port Saeed that suits a casual ramen or sushi stop rather than a destination meal. Reviews repeatedly mention the Chilli Garlic Mix Ramen, spicy salmon, chicken and salmon bento, and chicken Yaki Udon. The strongest reason to consider it is the combination of comforting bowls, filling sets and staff who help customers choose when the menu feels unfamiliar.
The setting is a food-court stall at Deira City Centre, with shared seating rather than a private restaurant atmosphere. It can get crowded, though one review says seats were usually found within three to five minutes. Orders may take about 20 minutes, and a buzzer lets you know when food is ready.
The meal is practical and informal, with customers describing portions as filling and prices as reasonable, including one AED 100 meal for several dishes. There is some inconsistency worth knowing about. Several customers found the ramen broth too salty, while others praised its flavour; one reviewer also received a tasteless beef broth.
A returning customer felt the ramen portion had become smaller, and another disliked the difference between the menu photo and the chicken served. If you are unsure what to order, ask about spice levels and check your cutlery before taking a bowl back to the shared seating.