Umai Umai
Japanese food in Fairmount: an answered prayer. Umai Umai opened on the site of a former bakery at the corner of Brandywine and 22nd Streets (just above Spring Garden). The location is small, but features cozy tables and a sushi bar. Its BYO status means you can economize on beverages while splurging on outstanding food—or splurge on both, if you like—and enjoy creative dishes such as the "Godzilla": a collection of sushi plated to resemble its namesake. As romantic as a table for two at Umai Umai can be (and you should consider it next time you have a date), I recommend sitting at the sushi bar, where the chef can carry on a great conversation while preparing your food. He also makes great recommendations; I am personally a lover of salmon, but wanted to try something different. When I mentioned this to the chef, he happily served up several suggestions, all of which were fantastic. My only remaining suggestion: make a reservation. Umai Umai is definitely worth the wait, but why wait if you don't have to?
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