Comments on: Umami Burger

By: Lynne

Lynne — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:53:02 +0000

GREG ~ In the interest of science, order the fries, squeeze them and see if a bunch of oil runs out. Let me know the result.

By: sippitysup

sippitysup — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:23:59 +0000

Lynn

I am amazed that you did not like this place. There is one just down the hill from my house in Hollywood and I LOVE it with a passion. I wonder if they had a bad day? Maybe the Hollywood location has their act together better. There has to be an answer and I am determined to find out. I think I’ll walk down there for lunch and do a little “research”! GREG

By: Grapefruit

Grapefruit — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:33:52 +0000

Sorry about your bad experience – those onion rings do look nastily greasy! Great review, and beautiful photos as always!

By: beth aka confusedhomemaker

beth aka confusedhomemaker — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:29:44 +0000

It’s never enjoyable to have food that lets you down, especially food that looks beautiful. It’s like false advertising. You hope it will taste as good as it looks.

By: sophia

sophia — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:04:51 +0000

Oh no, Lynne! That’s so disappointing that you had a bad experience there, from the service to the seating to the food. Urgh! That’s horrible, esp because Umami is not cheap, either. I’ve been there once, and I actually loved it…but then I have higher tolerance for grease, being a poor college student and all…lol.

By: Andrea @ Fork Fingers Chopsticks

Andrea @ Fork Fingers Chopsticks — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:27:48 +0000

Great review. Although I’m not to eager to try a umami burger the next time I’m in Cali. Perhaps I’ll take Marcy’s advice and stick to the burger only.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:54:21 +0000

Marcy ~ I was hoping a die-hard Umami fan would visit. Thanks for speaking up.

By: Tamara Young

Tamara Young — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:48:30 +0000

Lynnnnnnnnne you totally had me at hello initially. My hubby and I were ready to fly to LA for the burger and fries based on the malt Liquor onion ring description…. and then bang, boom, tim~berrrrrrrrrrr! Oh well. I guess I’ll head to MGM Grand’s Bourbon Steakhouse. The best juiciest burger in the universe, with no cheese, but an amazing balsamic glaze and portobellos. To-die-for. We’ll rave more at http://www.deliciouslyuncommon.com.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:18:24 +0000

I couldn’t disagree with you more. Every single time I have been to Umami (15+ times) it has been an amazing “Umami” experience. I just learned not to load up on everything else before the burger to actually experience the Umaminess of the burger (it is called Umami BURGER, not umami fries or rings). It’s only about the burger there. I think your taste buds might have been tainted from the not so great apps/sides. I would give it a second try and get the Truffle Burger and maybe try the Hollywood/Cahuenga location.

By: Lentil Breakdown

Lentil Breakdown — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:10:40 +0000

Hmmm, I have heard good things about Umami, but I rarely eat burgers anymore (although I dream of the Father’s Office burger and sweet potato fries quite often!). I have to agree with you about Islands. They make perfect fries and their burgers are great. Haven’t been there in a long time, but they never disappoint.

By: Magic of Spice

Magic of Spice — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:24:23 +0000

Great review…but so sorry for your disappointment when you were so hungry:(
I have managed restaurants as well and you are correct that so many things can be happening behind those kitchen doors…but this is a bit much? Just an opinion…

By: Polwig

Polwig — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:24:55 +0000

Yikes… Maybe that idea is to soak people in grease so when they taste the burger they will feel a non greasy sensation on their palate, hence Umami Maybe not. I hear Burger King is really good right now.

By: Ani

Ani — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:52:17 +0000

ugh! what an awful experience. i had similar at a local place that everyone raves about. $12 for burger and it was the worst I’d every had.

By: Michael / South Bay Foodies

Michael / South Bay Foodies — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:59:24 +0000

I’ve heard the lip service about Umami Burger. Now I am thinking “Hmmmmmmmm”.

As for Islands: YES! You can’t go wrong with their burgers and beer.

By: My Man's Belly

My Man's Belly — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:14:47 +0000

Sorry to hear your experience was so bad. Greg and I ate at the Hollywood outpost and I’m still dreaming about the burger I had. But paying that kind of $$ for a bad dining experience is so aggravating…beyond aggravating actually.