Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
Umai Nori
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Ease
About Umai Nori
Umai Nori is a practical downtown Washington, D.C. pick when timing and ease matter more than a heavily documented chef, awards, or tasting-menu story. It works best for weekday lunch, solo dining, or a later dinner near Dupont and the central business district; for a more defined occasion, compare it with Chang Chang, Balos Estiatorio, or Bully Spanish Steakhouse.
Umai Nori is a Washington, D.C. venue with verified hours that include midday and evening periods most days. The available details are limited, so treat it as a practical listing for planning around timing and dress code rather than a page with confirmed claims about cuisine, chef credentials, pricing, awards, seating, or service format.
A useful Washington, D.C. stop when timing matters
The clearest planning detail is the schedule. Umai Nori is open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Sunday from 12–9 PM. That gives visitors midday and evening windows on most days, plus a continuous Sunday hours block.
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Who should choose it, what to verify first
Choose Umai Nori when the decision is mostly about confirmed basics: Washington, D.C. location, casual dress, hours that include midday and evening periods. If the plan needs a defined cuisine, a known price tier, published accolades, or confirmed details about seating and service style, the available information here is too limited to support those assumptions.
If Umai Nori does not fit the plan, compare it with other named options such as Chang Chang, Balos Estiatorio, Bully Spanish Steakhouse, The Well Dressed Burrito, Nooshi, or continue browsing other Washington, D.C. dining options more generally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Umai Nori?
The verified dress code is casual. That makes casual, city-appropriate clothing the safest guidance for a visit to Umai Nori in Washington, D.C.
What should a first-timer know about Umai Nori?
Plan around the verified hours: Monday through Saturday runs 11 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM, while Sunday runs 12–9 PM. Other specifics, including cuisine, price, seating, service format, are not confirmed here.
Is Umai Nori good for a special occasion?
The verified information does not confirm an occasion-oriented format, price tier, room style, or tasting-menu setup. Use the known basics, Washington, D.C. location, casual dress, verified hours, to decide whether it fits the occasion.
Can Umai Nori accommodate groups?
Group capacity is not verified here. If you are planning for multiple people, confirm directly with the venue before relying on it for a group visit.
What are alternatives to compare with Umai Nori?
Other named options to compare include The Well Dressed Burrito, Chang Chang, Nooshi, Balos Estiatorio, Bully Spanish Steakhouse. You can also browse other Washington, D.C. restaurants depending on the meal you want.
Is midday or evening better at Umai Nori?
Both midday and evening periods are supported by the verified hours on Monday through Saturday: 11 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM. Sunday runs 12–9 PM. Choose the period that fits your schedule.
Is Umai Nori good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically verified. The confirmed details are that Umai Nori is in Washington, D.C. has a casual dress code, keeps midday and evening hours most days.
Location
1147 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Washington DC, United States
Compare Umai Nori
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umai Nori | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| The Well Dressed Burrito | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Chang Chang | Washington, D.C. | Chinese, Chinese (Sichuan) | $$$ |
| Nooshi | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Balos Estiatorio | Washington, D.C. | Greek | $$$ |
| Bully Spanish Steakhouse | Washington, D.C. | Spanish steakhouse / grilled meats and seafood | , |
How Umai Nori Washington, D.C. compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Chang Chang for a more defined Chinese and Sichuan dinner at a $$$ tier. Choose Balos Estiatorio when the group wants Greek dining with a more occasion-ready feel.
How Umai Nori compares in Washington, D.C.
Umai Nori is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the priority is timing around downtown plans. Against Chang Chang, it is less clearly positioned: Chang Chang gives you a defined Chinese and Sichuan brief at a $$$ tier, so it is the better pick for a planned dinner where cuisine and spend need to feel intentional.
Balos Estiatorio is the stronger choice for an occasion-leaning Greek meal, especially if the group wants a room with more polish and a clearer seafood direction. Bully Spanish Steakhouse is better for grilled meats and seafood, particularly when the meal is built around sharing and a bigger dinner format.
For casual alternatives, The Well Dressed Burrito and Nooshi are the practical cross-shops. Choose Umai Nori when the location and easy booking matter; choose the peers when the group needs a clearer cuisine lane, a more occasion-ready setting, or a firmer sense of budget before committing.
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