I am hands-down amazed with this spot. The environment feels calm, clean, and cozy. Service is beyond incredible. Polite, friendly, considerate - went as far as to pour my sake from time to time. He also gave me a reasonable suggestion for food, since there are plenty of choices. I tried the pork belly buns and beef yakitori for my appetizer, and I finished with the Umami Ramen for lunch. Each dish was unique in flavor, but immediately impressed me. I've enjoyed good food before, but these were beyond just good tasting. I chose here just to try a new restaurant, but I'm coming back as this easily surpassed other local spots of similar cuisine - and I've barely scratched the surface. This isnt just your average joe spot. If you're wanting hibachi, Ramen, sushi, or just overall classic Japanese cuisine - this definitely the place. What a great addition to Bethlehem!!
Umami Tavern
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I am hands-down amazed with this spot. The environment feels calm, clean, and cozy. Service is beyond incredible. Polite, friendly, considerate - went as far as to pour my sake from time to time. He also gave me a reasonable suggestion for food, since there are plenty of choices. I tried the pork belly buns and beef yakitori for my appetizer, and I finished with the Umami Ramen for lunch. Each dish was unique in flavor, but immediately impressed me. I've enjoyed good food before, but these were beyond just good tasting. I chose here just to try a new restaurant, but I'm coming back as this easily surpassed other local spots of similar cuisine - and I've barely scratched the surface. This isnt just your average joe spot. If you're wanting hibachi, Ramen, sushi, or just overall classic Japanese cuisine - this definitely the place. What a great addition to Bethlehem!!
The place was very clean. The staff is friendly and attentive. Everything was delicious. We arrived during lunch and the prices were reasonable for the amount of food we got. I ordered Szechuan Wonton Ramen. It was delicious and spicy. The broth goes well with everything. My party ordered chicken teriyaki bento box and pork tonkotsu ramen. Had crab Rangoon as the appetizer it was nice and crunchy. We also tried the spicy tuna roll but we ate it before I remember to take a photo. Just know that it was very tasty and I recommend 100%.
The place was very clean. The staff is friendly and attentive. Everything was delicious. We arrived during lunch and the prices were reasonable for the amount of food we got. I ordered Szechuan Wonton Ramen. It was delicious and spicy. The broth goes well with everything. My party ordered chicken teriyaki bento box and pork tonkotsu ramen. Had crab Rangoon as the appetizer it was nice and crunchy. We also tried the spicy tuna roll but we ate it before I remember to take a photo. Just know that it was very tasty and I recommend 100%.
Seated as soon as we walked through the doors. Several tables were occupied when we came in for the lunch menu, served until 3pm. Our party of four enjoyed a tofu bento box, and three hibachi plates (steak and chicken and steak and shrimp). Meat all cooked to order, with rice, vegetables and soup with salad. The bento box was plentiful with California roll, rice, salad/soup, soft teriyaki tofu (delicious and savory), along with other items... Service was good. The bento box was the last item out - wish it would have come with the rest of the order since we all like to enjoy our meal together. Overall, the food was hot and portion size was hearty. Seasoning was minimal however they do have low sodium soy options and plenty of sauces available. Prices are reasonable for todays standards. The lunch was enjoyed by all of us. This is a nice option recently added to the shopping center and general area. Will definitely return.