what is

Umai?

adj. (Japanese) ō-ma-ï
  1. Delicious. Being highly pleasurable to taste.
  2. Highly skilled, clever, good, favourable.
nou. ō-ma-ï Japan
  1. Umai Japan specialises exclusively in truly bespoke culinary programs for discerning travellers.
UMAI

JAPAN

Culinary encounters for an unforgettable experience.
Japan’s culinary scene – at all levels – is ever-changing and driven by Japan’s culture of mastery of craft and specialisation.
Umai Japan uses up to the minute local knowledge to create tailored dining encounters that cannot be found elsewhere.
Hanker to savour something different and bit more authentic? Slip off the tourist trail and slurp soba like a local. Gain access to places that can’t be found elsewhere.
Whether it’s squeezing onto a stool in the smallest izakaya or experiencing the epitome of kaiseki, let Umai Japan take you there.
the Umai experience

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local

experts

Local knowledge is king. Our team brings together more than 25 years’ experience in Japan’s food and dining industry. We invite you on a gastronomic journey.
Experience the beating heart of Japan’s food scene through a program tailored specifically to how you prefer to dine.