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Bold Asian flavors in the heart of Auburn

Bold Asian flavors in the heart of Auburn

Umami Auburn is Auburn, Alabama's destination for Pacific Rim cuisine — ramen, sushi, and a menu that keeps surprising you. Pull up a booth, settle into the string-lit dining room, and stay a while.
A menu that spans the Pacific Rim

A menu that spans the Pacific Rim

From hand-rolled sushi to steaming bowls of ramen, the menu draws on the breadth of Asian cuisine rather than any single tradition. That range is the point — there's always something new to land on.
The dish guests keep coming back for

The dish guests keep coming back for

The Poke Bowl has earned a loyal following — vivid, fresh, and exactly the kind of dish you think about on the drive home.
A room that feels like a regular spot

A room that feels like a regular spot

Dark walls, gooseneck lights, and a framed definition of umami set the tone — unpretentious, a little curious, and genuinely comfortable. It's a place designed to linger, not rush.
Auburn's table, for everyone

Auburn's table, for everyone

On Bent Creek Road near Auburn University and Duck Samford Park, Umami draws students, families, and game-day visitors alike. Come as you are.