I had heard that Umi would be open today. On a whim, I took my two sons (ages 1 and 3 1/2) to have a teppanyaki style dinner. The interior of the restaurant is quite striking. There is a floral motif that runs throughout the restaurant, from a subtle pattern on the flooring to bold works of art on the walls. The women's bathroom has a really pretty red and silver tile on the walls. They definitely put a lot into the interior decorating!
As I noted, we chose the teppanyaki dinner (rather than dining from a menu that includes sushi, soba noodles, bento boxes, etc.) That area of the restaurant is bright and has clean lines. We were served a broth with mushroom and scallion as well as a salad with ginger dressing. The hibachi chef did a nice, entertaining job with the meal. Everything was as you would hope it would be for teppanyaki. If you haven't had it before, it's a fun meal where the chef cooks at your table, do fancy tricks, and serve you fried rice, sauted vegetables, and the meat and/or seafood of your choice. The staff was very sweet to me, trying to help entertain the boys.
Overall, I would say this is the best of the teppanyaki-style restaurants that I've visited in NE Kansas. I will go back again to try the sushi and, my favorite dish, age tofu. I'll remember to bring my camera with me when I go back.
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