Fresh Ingredients And Extensive Selection
Cape Coral, Florida
Cuisine Style: Japanese, Sushi
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 3/5
Dined: October 2019
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Umi Sushi House Zomato rating:
According to Food 52, sushi became popular in the United States during the 1960s with the opening of Kawafuku Restaurant in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo and by the 1980s it was a full-on craze. The city of Cape Coral, Florida, just north of Fort Myers has a population of 183,000 according to the 2017 census. According to Yelp, there are 30+ sushi restaurants in the city, but more than likely there are a few that website missed. Umi Sushi House is one on that and other lists.
According to their website, the Umi Sushi House Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Japanese cuisine. Umi Sushi House also has a convenient location near many other Cape Coral community businesses on Hancock Bridge Parkway. They are also known for the variety and high-quality fresh ingredients. They are located in a small space attached to a Publix Supermarket and the Hana Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi lounge a few hundred yards away. Even with this bigger restaurant giving Umi direct competition, they are holding their own. Other restaurant neighbors attached to the same shopping center include a rib shack and Cuban restaurant. The outside may not immediately catch your attention but you have sat down to enjoy the food and friendly atmosphere, it is worth it.
Umi Sushi House Menu:
- Kitchen Appetizers
- Sushi Bar Appetizers
- Salads
- Soups
- Raw Maki Roll or Hand Roll
- Cooked Maki or Hand Roll
- Vegetarian Maki Roll
- A La Carte
- Sashimi Rolls
- Umi Japanese Special Rolls
- Tempura and Katsu Entrees
- Teriyaki
- Pad Thai or Hibachi
- Rice and Noodles
- Hibachi entree or combinations
- Bento Box
- Sushi Bar
- Kids
- Lunch menu
- Desserts
We came in after the lunch rush, so we had the small dining room to ourselves. The staff was just finishing cleaning the tables from the crowd that departed. The menu was very extensive with several offerings from each category. Once we placed our order, we shared a miso soup that tasted like most others you get in Japanese restaurants. It was very mild, with balanced sweetness, saltiness, and umami. This was a pleasant surprise as several miso soups I have had in the past have been heavier on the salty side. It did not need to have additions of tart or acidic flavors like citrus and vinegar. The stronger umami kick and lighter soy flavors brought out the dish nicely and helped add flavor to the tofu.
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| Umi Sushi House / Miso Soup |
For entrees, we each had a sashimi roll that we shared, with 11 on the menu to choose from a Umi Japanese special roll with 27 varieties, all of which sounded wonderful. The first sashimi roll was the O-M-G sashimi salmon with avocado, spicy salmon and cucumber. It is then topped with more sliced avocado, masago fish row, and spicy mayo. Masago is the roe of Capelin, an Atlantic and Arctic fish and cheaper than using Tobiko, one of the most prized sushi roes'. After biting into this sushi and I can agree with the OMG title as the spice on the salmon paired wonderfully with the avocado and the spicy mayo. The texture was nice, with the rice having a hint of Japanese rice wine that made for an excellent beginning.
The second selection we chose was the rainbow sashimi roll, stuffed with avocado, shrimp tempura, and cucumber. On top, it was covered with red tuna, salmon, yellowtail and eel, along with the Chef’s sauce selection. Whatever the sauce selection that was kept secret by the chef it blending the varieties of fish in perfect harmony. The shrimp tempura was also light and crispy, not soggy like we have had in the past from tempura batters.
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Finally, we began our tasting of the Matthew roll which came from the Umi Japanese special roll section. It is a deep-fried California roll (rice on the outside like an Ehomaki roll ), with avocado, crab meat and cucumber all topped with the Chef's secret spicy sauce and masago fish roe. The secret spicy sauce made this roll once again. The presentation to all three of the rolls was neat and organized. The first look made the mouth water. Mixing some soy sauce with wasabi gave a good savory and spicy kick when we dipped the rolls in. All the flavors came together, with fresh ingredients and sauces.
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| Umi Sushi House / California roll |
Dessert:
We did not have dessert during this visit, but some items of interest on the menu included the red bean ice cream and tempura cheesecake.
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Final notes, review basics, observations, and more pictures:
Most reviews are subjective, depending on the writer; but they should also be responsible, and respectfully written, upholding the truth, and accurately conveying the experience to the best of the writer's knowledge, even if it includes metaphors the restaurant may not like to read about. My ratings are by the stars I award (from 0 to 5). The rating is calculated on a point accumulation of six separate factors based on individual experience. They include wine and other beverage selections, plate presentation, customer service, restaurant or café ambience, food quality, and wow factor.
To see more details of this rating list, read this article:
Overall from this experience and the score factors outlined in the ‘about page’ section, based on my individual experience and rating, I give Umi Sushi House a 3 out of 5 stars, meaning that they exceeded my expectations and were far above the average dining experience of most restaurants.
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings for Umi Sushi
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Max Points Possible:
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Total Points Awarded:
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Total Points deducted:
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Ambience
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11
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10
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1
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Food quality
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10
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8
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2
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Plate presentation
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10
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9
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1
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Customer service
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10
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7
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3
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Alcohol and other beverages
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0
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0
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0
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Total regular points awarded
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41
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34
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7
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.829268292682927
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“Wow” factor BONUS
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5
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0
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0
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Total bonus percentage
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0
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.829268292682927
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Stars Awarded (see chart below)
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- 0 - 5
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3
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**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**
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Overall Star Rating:
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3 of 5 Stars:
83% Rating with a 0 point “wow” bonus
Exceeded My Expectations In A Dining Experience
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Corkage fees:
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Umi Sushi House does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge $25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant-style:
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Casual dining
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Cuisine Style at Umi Sushi House:
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Japanese
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Gluten-free choices, Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required
Walk-Ins:
Accepted, but not guaranteed
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
It’s Florida, everybody wears flip-flops!
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette.
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter!
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Umi Sushi House Experiences:
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Contemporary, Rustic, Hole-in-the-wall, I and a Neighborhood Gem
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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Umi Sushi House has a public lot
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Wifi
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Low
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Smoking:
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Umi Sushi House is a non-smoking restaurant
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Patio or terrace:
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No
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Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricey)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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£
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€
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Alcohol prices:
$10.00 USD
Umi Sushi House:
106 Hancock Bridge Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
Contact Information:
Restaurant website:
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Maître d or host:
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+1 (239) 772-1609
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Serving hours:
Eastern Standard Time
(GMT, Zulu, or UTC - 5:00)
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Wed - Mon
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
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Social Media
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Accolades for Umi Sushi House:
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