Umami Moto - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This was our first visit to this restaurant and we were very satisfied with our choice of the evening.

We'll start off talking about the decor; someone went to a lot of trouble. It reminded us of many restaurants we have eaten at in Japan. Our only issue we have is with how they seat tables of two. They are all right next to each other. We have complained about this in other posts. We know they are trying to put as many people into the space, but if we got stuck at a table like that, we would walk out. Fortunately this night we were given a booth. If you make reservations here, request a booth or a table near the window.

Okay, the important part, the food. We have absolutely nothing to say but good things; this place is terrific. We started with their Strauss Veal Wonton, which comes with wild plum gastrique and parsnips. The flavors were perfect and complemented each other. My wife is not a big fan of veal and she loved it.

For the main course my wife had Sea Bass prepared with a tangy miso and served on top of bamboo rice and yuzu. The bamboo rice was very much like a risotto. This really was a wonderful dish.

I had the Diver Scallops which came with a cauliflower puree and a lobster salad. If we go back I would hate to not have this again; that is how much I liked it.

There are many more dishes to try, so we will be for sure going back.

There is one strange thing, though. Along the back wall, where our booth was, is a huge screen. At the time we were there, they were playing the movie, Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee. Well, this movie has a few breast shots. So I don't know how you would feel about bringing kids. Otherwise the experience was great!

http://www.umamimoto.com/milwaukee/