Say Hello to Umami: Humboldt's Newest Sushi Obsession
Say Hello to Umami: Humboldt's Newest Sushi Obsession
About Umami Sushi and Japanse Kitchen
Big news for anyone who loves raw fish, sharp knives, and even sharper flavor combos: Umami Sushi and Japanese Kitchen has landed in Humboldt, and it is an absolute delight.
Tucked into the space once known as Sushi Spot, Umami has swooped in with a fresh coat of personality — new colors, new decor, and a whole new energy — while still holding onto the classics that made this spot a neighborhood favorite. Translation: your old go-to roll is probably still on the menu. But now it's got some exciting new company.
About Umami Sushi and Japanse Kitchen
Big news for anyone who loves raw fish, sharp knives, and even sharper flavor combos: Umami Sushi and Japanese Kitchen has landed in Humboldt, and it is an absolute delight.
Tucked into the space once known as Sushi Spot, Umami has swooped in with a fresh coat of personality — new colors, new decor, and a whole new energy — while still holding onto the classics that made this spot a neighborhood favorite. Translation: your old go-to roll is probably still on the menu. But now it’s got some exciting new company.
Big news for anyone who loves raw fish, sharp knives, and even sharper flavor combos: Umami Sushi and Japanese Kitchen has landed in Humboldt, and it is an absolute delight.
Tucked into the space once known as Sushi Spot, Umami has swooped in with a fresh coat of personality — new colors, new decor, and a whole new energy — while still holding onto the classics that made this spot a neighborhood favorite. Translation: your old go-to roll is probably still on the menu. But now it’s got some exciting new company.
Meet the Man Behind the Knife
Meet the Man Behind the Knife
At the helm is Jaime Osorio, a McKinleyville local who left for college and came back with some serious sushi chops. And we mean serious. This is a chef with years of training and knife skills so precise they border on performance art.
Do yourself a favor: grab a seat at the bar. Watching Jaime work is half the experience — the speed, the precision, the way each piece comes together like he’s done it a million times (because, honestly, he probably has). It’s dinner and a show, no extra charge.
At the helm is Jaime Osorio, a McKinleyville local who left for college and came back with some serious sushi chops. And we mean serious. This is a chef with years of training and knife skills so precise they border on performance art.
Do yourself a favor: grab a seat at the bar. Watching Jaime work is half the experience — the speed, the precision, the way each piece comes together like he’s done it a million times (because, honestly, he probably has). It’s dinner and a show, no extra charge.
At the helm is Jaime Osorio, a McKinleyville local who left for college and came back with some serious sushi chops. And we mean serious. This is a chef with years of training and knife skills so precise they border on performance art.
Do yourself a favor: grab a seat at the bar. Watching Jaime work is half the experience — the speed, the precision, the way each piece comes together like he’s done it a million times (because, honestly, he probably has). It’s dinner and a show, no extra charge.
Meet the Man Behind the Knife
At the helm is Jaime Osorio, a McKinleyville local who left for college and came back with some serious sushi chops. And we mean serious.
This is a chef with years of training and knife skills so precise they border on performance art.
Do yourself a favor: grab a seat at the bar. Watching Jaime work is half the experience — the speed, the precision, the way each piece comes together like he’s done it a million times (because, honestly, he probably has). It’s dinner and a show, no extra charge.
What's New on the Menu
Umami didn’t just change the paint job — they brought some genuinely exciting additions to the table:
- New Style Sashimi – a fresh spin on a classic that’s worth ordering just to see what “new style” means for yourself
- The Raptor – Jaime’s own signature creation, and if a chef names a roll after a dinosaur with killer instincts, you know it’s not messing around
Combine that with the service, which is warm and attentive without hovering, and you’ve got a spot that feels both brand new and comfortably familiar.
The Verdict
Umami Sushi and Japanese Kitchen is exactly the kind of addition Humboldt’s food scene needed — a place with real skill behind the counter, a menu that respects the past while pushing forward, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger over one more piece of nigiri.
Go find out what all the fuss is about. Just maybe book that bar seat in advance — once word gets out, it’s going to be the hottest ticket in town.
Have you tried the Raptor yet? Let us know what you think!
What's New on the Menu
What's New on the Menu
Umami didn’t just change the paint job — they brought some genuinely exciting additions to the table:
- New Style Sashimi – a fresh spin on a classic that’s worth ordering just to see what “new style” means for yourself
- The Raptor – Jaime’s own signature creation, and if a chef names a roll after a dinosaur with killer instincts, you know it’s not messing around
Combine that with the service, which is warm and attentive without hovering, and you’ve got a spot that feels both brand new and comfortably familiar.
The Verdict
Umami Sushi and Japanese Kitchen is exactly the kind of addition Humboldt’s food scene needed — a place with real skill behind the counter, a menu that respects the past while pushing forward, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger over one more piece of nigiri.
Go find out what all the fuss is about. Just maybe book that bar seat in advance — once word gets out, it’s going to be the hottest ticket in town.
Have you tried the Raptor yet? Let us know what you think!
Umami didn’t just change the paint job — they brought some genuinely exciting additions to the table:
- New Style Sashimi – a fresh spin on a classic that’s worth ordering just to see what “new style” means for yourself
- The Raptor – Jaime’s own signature creation, and if a chef names a roll after a dinosaur with killer instincts, you know it’s not messing around
Combine that with the service, which is warm and attentive without hovering, and you’ve got a spot that feels both brand new and comfortably familiar.
The Verdict
Umami Sushi and Japanese Kitchen is exactly the kind of addition Humboldt’s food scene needed — a place with real skill behind the counter, a menu that respects the past while pushing forward, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger over one more piece of nigiri.
Go find out what all the fuss is about. Just maybe book that bar seat in advance — once word gets out, it’s going to be the hottest ticket in town.
Have you tried the Raptor yet? Let us know what you think!
Find Us Here
985 `G` Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Get In Touch
707-599-7145
patty@pattystearns.com
Find Us Here
985 `G` Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Get In Touch
707-599-7145
patty@pattystearns.com