"Umami Kushi specializes in okazu pan, and they do it well. These light and fluffy panko-fried dough balls are stuffed with fillings like citrusy lentils, kimchi pork, and jerk chicken. The beef curry pan is consistently our favorite, but seasonal flavors like coconut curry chicken and a five-spiced short rib keep us coming back. Their dough ventures don’t stop at savory—Umami Kushi also serves beignets dusted with powdered sugar. " - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
Nate Watters