Welcome to Umaya Izakaya
At Umaya Izakaya, located in the heart of Washington, DC, culinary traditions come alive. This vibrant izakaya blends the casual spirit of Japanese dining with expertly crafted ramen and izakaya favorites. Each dish tells a story—from the deliciously crispy Pork Gyoza to the rich flavors of Spicy Miso Ramen, every bite is thoughtfully prepared. Highlights include unique canned cocktails like the refreshing Watermelon Hibiscus Mojito, designed to elevate your experience. With generous portions and inviting decor, Umaya Izakaya promises a delightful culinary journey that makes it a must-visit spot for ramen lovers and food enthusiasts alike.
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733 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Hotline: (202) 290-3443
Welcome to Umaya Izakaya, a delightful culinary gem nestled in the heart of Washington, DC, at 733 10th St NW. This izakaya-style restaurant specializes in ramen, offering a vibrant array of traditional Japanese dishes, including contemporary twists that keep diners coming back for more. At Umaya Izakaya, every dish is a testament to the rich tapestry of Japanese cuisine, inviting you to savor a unique dining experience.
Upon entering, you are greeted with warm decor and an inviting atmosphere that perfectly sets the stage for a casual yet memorable meal. The menu features an extensive selection of appetizers and drinks, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Some highlights include:
- Kara-Age: Japanese-style deep-fried chicken served with a tangy Umaya special spicy mayo dipping sauce, perfectly crispy yet tender at its core.
- Umaya Teriyaki Wings: Deep-fried and tossed in traditional teriyaki sauce, these wings are a crowd favorite for their flavorful richness.
- Poke Salad: A bright medley of fresh sashimi, mixed greens, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with an exquisite poke sesame dressing, making it a refreshing option.
- Spicy Miso Ramen: Infused pork broth served with luscious pork belly, seasoned egg, and an array of vegetables, delivering a bowl that warms both the body and soul.
- Crab Cream Korokke: These Japanese-style croquettes are deep-fried to perfection, offering a creamy crab filling that's simply irresistible.
For those seeking a liquid accompaniment, Umaya Izakaya offers a selection of innovative canned cocktails like the Angry Dragon, combining bold flavors with a refreshing kick. It's a perfect way to elevate your dining experience and complement the savory bites.
Customer reviews highlight not only the delicious food but also the friendly service. While some mention earlier slow service during busier times, many are quick to praise the attentive and accommodating staff. Each meal comes with generous portions at reasonable prices, ensuring that value is as much a part of the experience as the food. Kelly M. described her time at Umaya as exceedingly satisfying, particularly enjoying the yakisoba and vegetarian ramen.
Even with a few mixed reviews concerning initial service, most patrons leave with their cravings satisfied and their expectations met—if not exceeded. The attention to detail in each dish, paired with the inviting atmosphere and diverse offerings, makes Umaya Izakaya the ideal destination for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine with a twist.
So whether you're in the mood for a casual dinner with family or a relaxed evening with friends, be sure to make a stop at Umaya Izakaya. Its unique flavors and welcoming ambiance promise a memorable dining experience you won't want to miss.
Service is a little slow but otherwise very good place. Reasonable prices and HUGE portions. We liked the yakisoba, vegetarian ramen, and poke salad. The sake sangria was yummy!
Craving som ramen and this place happened to be walking distance from our hotel so we decided to try it out. Came on a Sunday evening not too busy but still lots of people enjoying their evening. The service was great and our waiter took our order and food came out promptly. Our kids loved the ramen and chicken skewers. We also ordered some sushi and it was delicious. Great place to grab a bite of ramen and sushi if your in the mood passing by DC area
Poker-faced grumpy hostess. Fire her! No greetings. No smile. No acknowledgement of our presence. She mumbled "follow me" after making us wait for a long time at the entrance (no other guests around!). We didn't hear it and didn't even realize she was trying to lead us to the table. When we realized she's placing us at a noisy spot, we asked for a quiet spot by the fish tank. She then turned around to take us there. The waitress was pleasant and professional. Much better. Dishes were great and served fast. Cocktail came in the blink of an eye. We got the angry dragon cocktail which packs a kick (maybe chili). It's good. Hamachi kama (grilled yellow tail jaw) is wonderful, just perfect, and fresh. Pork belly comes with kimchi on the side; interesting and delicious (not fatty belly at all which is good). Chicken skin izakaya skewers are as expected though maybe smothered a bit much in heavy sauce; I prefer simple grill with a drizzle of salt but that's personal taste. Chicken wings are great (actually it's wings and drumsticks) They offer chicken liver, Asian cauliflower, king oyster mushroom, duck and scallion, and other unique items to grill. Very nice decor, lighting and clean toilet. Fish tank is a unique draw.
Great food, fast and friendly service, and a really pretty spot once you get past the hotel recycling dumpster But that's not their fault. I was randomly checking google maps for a place to get food and found this place, and it did not disappoint. Generous servings, and not expensive for DC (less than $20 per bowl of noodles/rice, and technically like a meal and a half each). They also saved me from a bad night when hotel room service didn't pick up the phone, so they come highly recommended on more than one level
Been my go-to for ramen when in town. Stopped for lunch after more urban hiking, super hungry. After lunch rush so place was pretty empty. Clean, quiet eatery. Pleasant reception, quickly seated order taken promptly by friendly staff. Ordered salmon skin hand roll and spicy miso ramen. Hand roll came out quick...warm packed with crunchy salmon skin. Perfect app. Next up major bowl of ramen. Hot & Spicy Miso, infused pork broth served with pork belly slices. Seasoned egg, bean sprouts, mushrooms, corn, bamboo shoots and scallions. Broth was decent, plenty of ramen...a little light on protein (2 slices??). Spicy but not overly. All in all decent meal. As you see in the photo they've added a fee for credit cards. Still undecided how I feel about it.