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Discover Umami’s vibrant Asian fusion menu featuring fresh sashimi, flavorful tempura, handcrafted cocktails, and kid-friendly eats in a relaxed Birmingham setting. Enjoy patio seating, happy hour specials, and a welcoming sushi bar vibe. Call +1 205-201-4337 for takeout or dine-in.
Introducing the Menu at Umami
Umami, nestled in Birmingham’s vibrant 7th Ave district, offers a masterful blend of Asian fusion delights that captivate both the eye and palate. The menu features standout dishes like the Spicy Coconut Soup — rich with mushrooms and green onions — and an array of irresistible hot bites, from crisp Veggie Spring Rolls to succulent Rock Shrimp Tempura tossed in a sweet-spicy sauce with kewpie mayo. Ramen lovers can customize their bowls with savory add-ons such as Pork Chashu, Impossible Patty, or gluten-free noodles, ensuring each bowl is a personal, comforting masterpiece.
The balance of bold, authentic flavors with creative fusion is evident in every bite, from the tangy kimchi edamame to the decadent pork belly tacos praised by locals. Paired with a curated cocktail list and a cozy, modern ambiance, Umami is a refreshing haven that invites you to savor Asian cuisine reimagined with warmth and flair.
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Mixed greens served with ginger dressing
Grilled steak, tomato, red onion, cucumber, lettuce wrap, sweet spicy Thai dressing
Seared tuna, mixed greens kimchi brussels, Umami dressing
Spicy Bluefin tuna, poke sauce, kimchi, pickled cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds
Marinated octopus
With mushroom & green onion.
Seared bluefin tuna, UMAMI dressing, ponzu, green onion, sesame seed
Hamachi, serrano, cilantro, sriracha, yuzu ponzu
Maguro, avocado, green onion, sesame oil, rice, chili paste, cucumber, lettuce sweet soy-reduction, black caviar, seaweed wraps, lemon zest, sesame seed
(3) pieces of assorted sashimi tuna, hamachi, salmon
Tuna, hamachi, salmon, pico de gallo, lemon, and ceviche sauce
Spicy Tuna tartare, crispy-fried rice, jalapeno, green onion, avocado, sweet soy-reduction, tobiko, Japanese mayo, sesame seed, sriracha, and spicy mayo
Seared over the sushi rice, garlic, and sweet soy reduction
Poached shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo and vinaigrette
Marinated Salmon with fresh beetroots, yuzu tar-tare sauce, ikura, green onion.
3 pieces. Penang sauce, green onion, sesame seed
7 pieces. Asian slaw, tossed in sweet spicy sauce, kewpie mayo, green onion
Roasted with garlic, kimchi sauce
3 pieces. Octopus, fried, cream cheese, spicy mayo, sweet soy-reduction, bonito flakes
Crab meat crab salad, spicy mayo, sriracha, sweet soy reduction, green onion, bacon, tobiko, sesame seeds
Truffle oil, Parmesan cheese, green onion, with Citrus mayo
2 pieces. Sesame ponzu, green onion, sesame seeds
Ribeye bulgogi, jalapeno, Korean spiced cheese sauce, kewpie mayo, cilantro
Tossed in sweet tamarind sauce
Mango sauce green onion
With truffle oil, parmesan cheese and green onion
4 Pieces. With choice of sauce: hot spicy Korean, teriyaki, mango habanero
Served with curry sauce. (add extra bread for $3)
4 Pieces. Meat made from plants.
1 Bun. Asian bun stuffed with Impossible Meat made from plants
Slowly simmered white rice, pickled cucumber, pork skin cracker
Korean ribeye, lettuce, yuzu mayo served with Korean cheese fries topped with parmesan and green onion
Fried rice, jalapeno, fried egg, pico de galloChicken 16/Beef 17 / Shrimp 18 / Veggie 16
Chicken tenders, steamed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, white rice, spicy basil Penang sauce
Grilled ribeye, red & green onion, white rice, kimchi
Simmered in coconut milk, yellow curry, herbs, pickled cucumber, white rice, shrimp crackers
Grilled dark meat, steamed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, white rice, green onion, sesame seeds
Stir-fried egg noodles, fried egg, white & green onion, tomato. Veggie or Chicken or Tofu. Beef 17 - Shrimp 18
Lettuce, grilled onion, mayo, white American on Brioche Bun, with choice of sauce: hot spicy Korean, teriyaki, mango habanero. (Extra Patty +$5)
Avocado mayo, Swiss, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, Parmesan comes with fries
Chicken or pork belly, or shrimp, boiled egg, bamboo shoot, bok choy, green onion, coconut base soup
Ribeye, gochujang slaw, green onion, sesame seeds
Asian slaw, sweet & spicy sauce, green onion, sesame seed
Lightly-seared, bibb lettuce wrap, Asian slaw, cilantro, lime, jalapeno, pico de gallo
Mixed greens, quail egg, sweet spicy Thai dressing, lime, cilantro
Kimchi brussels sprouts, pickled red onion
Asian slaw, remoulade, lime, cilantro
Roasted, bibb lettuce wrap, basil, Asian slaw, jalapeno, red onion
Lettuce wrap, Asian slaw, avocado tempura, yuzu mayo, pico de gallo
Bibb lettuce wrap, Asian slaw, fried oyster, yuzu mayo, pico de gallo
Deep-fried, smoked salmon, crab salad, cream cheese, topped with mango sauce, sweet soy-reduction, green onion
Fried soft shell crab, spicy mayo, masago, topped with tuna, green onion, avocado, sweet soy-reduction
Fried Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, spicy sauce, topped with crab stick, spicy mayo, masago, sweet soy-reduction
Futomaki style, fried soft-shell crab, cucumber, spicy sauce, green onion sweet soy-reduction
Futomaki style, shrimp tempura, green onion, spicy sauce, masago
Shrimp, steak, topped with avocado, green onion, spicy sauce
Tuna, cream cheese, spicy sauce, tempura, topped with avocado, green onion and sesame seed
Tuna, Cream cheese, spicy sauce, tempura, topped with avocado, baked seafood, Japanese mayo, green onion, sweet soy-reduction, sriracha, tobiko, sesame seeds
Baked, shrimp, tempura, spicy sauce, topped with fresh salmon, green onion, sweet soy-reduction
Tuna, crab salad, cucumber, topped with tuna, green onion, masago, sweet spicy sour sauce
Baked, smoked salmon, shrimp, tempura topped with crab salad, spicy sauce, sweet soy-reduction, Japanese mayo, green onion
Shrimp, tempura, cream cheese, spicy sauce, jalapeno, topped with NY strip, sweet soy, sriracha, Japanese mayo
Hamachi eel, green onion, spicy sauce, cucumber, topped with fresh salmon, avocado, jalapeno, sriracha, masago, sweet soy-reduction, sesame seeds
Tuna, avocado, Spicy sauce green onion
Deep-fried, cream cheese, spicy mayo, avocado, crab salad, topped with Japanese mayo, baked seafood, sweet soy-reduction, sriracha, tobiko, sesame seeds, green onion
Deep-fried, cream cheese, spicy mayo, avocado, crab salad, topped with Japanese mayo, baked seafood, sweet soy-reduction, sriracha, tobiko, sesame seeds, green onion
Hamachi, spicy mayo, tempura, cucumber, topped fresh salmon, green onion, avocado jalapeno, lemon slices, tobiko, sweet soy-reduction, sriracha, sesame seeds, sweet & sour sauce
Shrimp, cream cheese, tempura, spicy mayo, topped with tuna, green onion, avocado, crab salad
Spicy salmon, tempura, topped with smoked salmon, avocado, with soy sauce reduction, sesame seed, green onion
Spicy tuna tartare, tempura, topped with avocado, bacon, jalapeno sweet soy-reduction, sriracha, green onion, tobiko, sesame seeds
Eel, avocado, cucumber, topped with smoked salmon, sweet soy-reduction, sesame seeds
Crab stick, avocado, cucumber, apples, masago
Deep-fried, crab salad cream cheese, avocado, topped with spicy mayo, green onion, sweet soy-reduction
Shrimp, crab salad, cucumber, topped with tuna, green onion, Hamachi, smoked salmon
Spicy salmon, tempura, topped with avocado, green onion, sweet soy-reduction
Tuna, green onion, spicy sauce, tempura, topped with tuna, avocado, sweet soy-reduction, chili paste, sesame seeds
Smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese
Hamachi, spicy sauce, apples, topped with tuna, avocado, green onion, sweet soy-reduction, tobiko, jalapeno, lime zest, sriracha, sesame seeds
Tuna, green onion, spicy sauce
Tuna, Hamachi, cucumber, spicy sauce, topped with salmon, avocado, jalapeno, ikura, tobiko, green onion, mango sauce, sriracha, sweet soy-reduction, sesame seed
Futomaki style, avocado, apple, bibb lettuce, carrots, cucumber, green onion
Tuna, Hamachi, cucumber, spicy sauce, jalapeno, topped with avocado, spicy salmon, sriracha, jalapeno, sweet soy-reduction, tobiko, green onion, sesame seed
Baked, shrimp, tempura, spicy sauce, topped with crab stick, green onion, sweet soy-reduction, chili paste
Tempura, spicy sauce, masago, topped with smoked salmon, sweet soy-reduction, sesame seeds
Tempura shrimp, cream cheese, cucumber, topped with avocado, jalapeno, tempura, eel sauce, sriracha, mango sauce, green onion, tobiko, sesame seed
Tempura shrimp, spicy sauce, avocado topped with baked crab, eel sauce, sriracha, Japanese mayo, green onion, red tobiko, sesame seed & 24k gold
Bluefin tuna
Crab stick
Fresh salmon
Salmon belly
Smelt Roe
Tuna belly
Yellowtail
Yellowtail belly
Fresh water eel
Salmon roe
Shrimp
Sea urchin
Octopus
Tuna belly
With parmesan & green onion
Pork broth, Skinny noodle, Pork chashu, kikurage, green onion, fried onion, garlic chip, egg, nori.
(Level of spiciness: Mild, medium, hot, fire)Enjoy a savory pork broth made from shio base with thick noodles, 2 pieces of sliced pork chashu, kikurage, green onion, nira, spicy bean sprouts, egg, & nori
Savory pork broth made from shio base with thick noodles, 3 pieces pork belly, nira, kikurage, corn, bean sprouts, egg, & green onion
Savory pork broth, thick noodles, diced pork, bean sprouts, green onion, bok choy, & chili oil
(Level of Spiciness Mild, Medium, Hot, Fire) Shoya ramen is made with soy based pork broth, thick noodles, 2 pieces of sliced pork chashu, spicy bean sprouts, kikurage, & green onion
Enjoy our delectable Chicken Ramen, Featuring Thin Noodle, 2pcs of succulent chicken chashu, fresh spinach, green onion, all immersed in our homemade chicken base.
(Level of Spiciness Mild, Medium, Hot, Fire) Indulge in the bold flavors of our spicy chicken ramen featuring thin noodles, 2 pieces of chicken chashu, zesty spicy bean sprouts, fresh green onions, spinach, all immersed in a tantalizing spicy chicken soup
Experience the richness of our karaage chicken ramen, boasting thick noodles, 2 pieces of crispy of karaage chicken with special sauce, complemented by green onions, spinach, a seasoned egg, & 2piece nori. All immersed in a flavorful chicken soup
Gluten-free noodles, green onion, gluten-free shio dare.Choice of broth: pork, chicken, vegan.Choice of protein: tofu, chicken chashu, impossible patty. Choose 2 veggies: corn, mushroom, broccoli, bok choy, spinach.
Half pork-half chicken broth (shio tonkotsu), thick noodles, 4 pcs of pork chasu, onion oil, garlic paste, nori, green onion, seasoned egg, bamboo shoot, and 2 pcs of narotu maki (fish cake)
UNDER 12YR - A Delightful treat for young taste buds. Thin Noodles in a tasty chicken broth, topped with sweet corns and fresh greens onions
Savor our Vegan Ramen, Thick noodles, creamy veggie soup, topped with green onion, spinach, white onion, chili oil, black garlic oil, garlic chip, broccolini, and tofu. pure plant based goodness.
Served with a side of French fries or steamed rice
Served with a side of French fries or steamed rice
+1 Flavors
+1 Flavors
(Crab salad, cream cheese, smoked salmon, eel sauce, mango sauce, pico de gallo, served over nachos)
In town for a weekend! Glad I found this place! Saw the pictures and the food looked good. Well it tasted even better! And fast friendly service! Everything was good, it didn’t disappoint! Would definitely recommend! - the sushi was delicious! Tried a new dish and it was amazing. The pork belly taco was superb! -
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