Umami — Restaurant in Elkton

The woman working was incredibly nice and welcoming. She was handling everything on her own between taking orders, cooking, and serving. The food took a little while, but I appreciated her effort and patience.

The ambiance is a little unusual. Inside, there are just two small tables that feel a bit cramped, while outside there are four more communal-style tables. Definitely more of a casual, quick-bite setup than a linger-and-dine atmosphere.

As for the food: • Edamame – Tasty, though I would’ve liked a bit more salt or some kind of sauce to elevate it. • Shrimp spring rolls – Solid and fresh, with a nice peanut dipping sauce. • Chicken Banh Mi – Just okay for me. The bread was on the soft side (I prefer a crustier French roll), but the mayo and veggies were enjoyable. The chicken was tender but lacking in flavor and heat — I wished for a bit more punch. • Fried Rice with Tofu – A solid dish, flavorful and satisfying.

All in all, Umami feels like a small-town spot with potential, but it’s more of a casual, simple meal than a standout destination. Service was warm and the food decent, though with some small tweaks it could...

Our party of five was craving sustenance after hiking that morning and Google Maps revealed this tiny little spot to be one of the closest options.

Couldn't be more glad we stopped! The space is teensy, but as the only patrons we managed comfortably around the one back table within the restaurant.

Our server was also the cook, a truly remarkable one-woman show who had our food to us relatively quickly considering she was the only employee, but not so fast as to suggest re-heated or pre-packaged meals (it felt like the majority of our food was being made to order). She was otherwise friendly but left us to our own devices when pertinent (a real pro!).

Every single thing we ordered was fabulous: tofu lettuce wraps, tofu rice entree, a tofu bahn mi and then (one of the specials) birria ramen. Reasonably priced, the food was outstanding- fresh and crunchy, rich and warming, a varied array of textures and flavors.

If we ever return to Massanutten I will make it my mission to return...

Went to this spot by recommendation and was very glad I did! The owner is a very nice person and food tastes superb. The prices are affordable in general for an average sized restaurant meal BUT the sizes are definitely country portions (MORE FOOD FOR YOUR MOMEY). That combined with the excellent flavor has made this a regular location for me. Note: because the portions are hearty and the owner is still in the early days of business, the food will take longer than “fast food”. So come ready to be patient. My group waited about 15-20min for 3 entrees and an appetizer; the kitchen was able to prepare our dishes and another three meals for other parties in...