Umai

Another japanese cuisine experience here in Dhaka. Went there during lunch. I love japanese food and am always looking to try out different places service the cuisine. So, we ordered a good amount of food to try out their dishes. The food was served pretty fast. The grilled octopus and squid was really good. Their beef ramen was okay, but i felt it could've done with some more beef and a thicker broth. Their maki rolls were a let down, and for some reason the size of the rolls seemed extra small. The salmon sandwich was good. They also have good seating options, with rooms available for larger groups (8+). Service was good and they even gave us ice cream on the house.

Last week, I checked out Umai, a Japanese spot that's been around for almost a decade. I was there to try their new bento boxes, but I got sidetracked by their awesome half-portion menu. It's a super cool idea for a fine dine place like Umai as it's more affordable. Here's what I tried: 🔴 SalmonTartare (1800 full): The fresh salmon was perfectly seasoned and mixed with just the right amount of avocado. I found the sauce bit more tangy to my taste. Easily could be shared between 2. It doesn’t have the half-portion option. 🔴 Maguro Kuruma Ebi Salad (1150/half): This was the best salad I ever had. It was very refreshing, crunchy and flavourful and perfectly balanced. Could easily be sgared between 2. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 🔴 Umai Special Crunchy Salmon Roll (1325/half): The 4 rollS were generously filled with fresh salmon and other ingredients, and the crispy texture added a delightful crunch. The half-portion was still quite substantial and provided excellent value. 🔴 Crispy Prawn Tempura Roll (900/half): This was another delicious option. The prawns were perfectly cooked and the tempura batter was light and crispy. The half-portion was a great way to sample this dish without overindulging. 🔴 Spicy Tuna Roll (875/half): These 4 rolls had a good balance of spice and flavor. The tuna was fresh and the rice was well-seasoned. The half-portion was a good size for a light snack or appetizer. 🔴 Salmon Sushi Sandwich (1900 tk): This was a unique and tasty dish. It doesn’t have any half option as it comes with 4 pieces. 🔴 Squid BB8 Bento (1200 tk): This bento box was a great value for the price. It included a variety of dishes, including Prawn Tempura, Chicken Karaoge, Harusame Salad, Squid BBQ, Steamed Rice and Mashed Potato. Everything was scrumptious. A perfect meal in a good budget. 🔴 Matcha Misu (Desserts) (300/ half): The matcha flavor was strong and the cake was too good to be true. A MUST HAVE. 🔴 Coconut Ice Cream (Desserts) (500 TK): This 2 Scpops of ice cream was rich and creamy with a strong coconut flavor. 🔴 Frozen Margarita (Drinks) (350 TK): This drink was refreshing and perfect for a hot day. The margarita was well-balanced and not too sweet. 🔴 Cucumber Gimlet (Drinks) (350 tk): This drink was a unique and refreshing option. The cucumber flavor was subtle but delicious. Overall, I had a great experience at Umai. The food was delicious and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. I highly recommend trying the half-portion option if you're looking for a more affordable way to enjoy Umai's delicious food.

Amazing Restaurant for Japanese food lover, rich menu , variety of choices , vegan food also . You should try salads , the black cod fish dish is delicious. The desert crème brûlée with green tea is a must. Friendly stuff plus excellent service especially Tasibuh Hag he is very nice . Many thanks to the Chef of the restaurant👍🏻

I ordered sushi from Umai through Food Panda. Food Panda messed up the delivery and I waited 90 minutes for my order. When it came, it was incomplete (a quarter of the food was missing) and looking terrible. I paid 4500 takas for the 3 boxes that are on the pictures. A rip off.