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Review:
UMAMI Japanese Bistro brings the Japanese concept of umami to Baton Rouge diners, a word used to describe the fifth basic taste along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, which centers around pleasant, savory, comforting fare.
The restaurant, which is helmed by executive chef Cong Nguyen, showcases creative interpretations of Japanese and Southeastern Asian cuisine at lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Fresh, locally-sourced fare takes center stage in a wide variety of sushi and sashimi options, including nigiri options and house rolls stuffed with ingredients such as eel, snow crab, tempura shrimp, and spicy salmon. Couples can share hot and cold small plates such as hamachi crudo, tuna tataki, and kamikaze shrimp or choose from entree options such as samurai steak, teriyaki chicken, and yakisoba noodles prepared with chicken, tofu, or Gulf shrimp.
UMAMI Japanese Bistro, 3930 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, Phone: 225-768-8808
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