Umai Eats’ Crusty Crab Roll

Tastemaker

Sept. 20, 2025

To start, let’s make it clear we’re talking about Crusty Crab and not Krusty Krab (the iconic Krabby Patty-slinging restaurant frequented by Spongebob Squarepants). Now that that’s out of the way, grab your chopsticks and dig in. Umai Eats is a new Traverse City sushi joint in an unassuming building near the Cherryland Center. But looks can be deceiving, because we wound up with a takeout order of some truly beautiful sushi. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but the Crusty Crab ($17) specialty roll was a treat: an avocado roll topped with shrimp, scallops, and imitation crab, plus green onions and kewpie mayo to give that rich umami flavor. We also give high marks to the Midori Tuna, packed with enough wasabi that our sinuses are now perfectly clear. Order online at umaieatstc.com, and pick up at 1338 W South Airport Rd. in TC.