Ume
Japanese restaurant · Williamsburg
237 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Highlights
DIY omakase sushi with unique salts, floor seating
DIY omakase sushi with unique salts, floor seating
"The traditional omakase at this minimalist Williamsburg spot features 15 pieces of seasonal sushi for $83, as well as a $65 signature sushi set featuring seasonal fish and vegetables. For the latter meal, rather than offering a traditional omakase experience where a chef assembles all the food for the diner, Ume provides diners boards with the sushi elements — fish, rice and nori — in disassembled form alongside a parade of unique salts such as ghost-pepper or truffle sea salt. Diners then have the flexibility to craft their own combinations of seaweed, fish, rice and seasoning." - Lorelei Yang
"This is a quiet, minimalist sushi place in Williamsburg where you sit on a cushion instead of a chair, and the only menu option is a $55 DIY omakase. It comes with about 12 different kinds of fish, along with some nori, sushi rice, and a few different types of salt - and you use all of this to assemble your meal. Depending on how skilled you are, you might wind up with something similar to what a high-end spot would serve - or just some decent-tasting sushi that doesn’t look that great. Either way, you'll have fun. The omakase isn’t incredibly filling, but if you’re looking for a unique dining experience, this is a good option." - Bryan Kim
"Sushi restaurant calling itself a 'deconstructed omakase,' allowing diners to construct their nigiri pieces." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
