My Umami
Modern
Izakaya-style
Showcasing the artistry and meticulous attention to detail found in Japanese cuisine in our lovely intimate Izakaya-based restaurant in the middle of London.
Welcome
Japanese Inspired Cuisine
Nestled in the heart of East Finchley, in North London.
MyUmami is a local, modern Japanese Izakaya-style restaurant offering a creative approach to dining experience that showcases the artistry and meticulous attention to detail found in Japanese cuisine.
Umami at its best
Savoury magic of Japanese cuisine
The Taste
Perfection
Umami is derived from the Japanese word “umai” meaning “delicious”. It is the fifth basic taste sensation alongside sweet, sour, bitter and salty. We believe umami is not just a taste, but can be a whole experience. Perfecting this experience for our guests while paying homage to this taste is our guiding star.
The Skill
Passion
Our skilled chefs, trained in the art of Japanese cuisine, infuse their passion into every dish. Whether creating our rich miso soup, perfecting the succulence of our grilled dishes, or manoeuvring the delicate balance of flavours in our sushi and sashimi, they are dedicated to paying homage to umami in its purest form.
Cosy & Inviting
Izakaya-Style
Dining for any occassion in a relaxed ambient environment. My Umami has been referred to as a gem of North London.
A great place to come with friends, bring a partner or come alone and have a chat to the chefs while dining. The bar area allow you to observe the fscinating artistry that goes into creating the umami masterpieces.
Our Reviews
WHat our guests have been saying…
Fabulous food and good service. We absolutely loved the aubergine and miso nigiri! Really selection of vegetarian and pescatarian options. Wide selection of vegetarian options. Clearly labelled and everything we had was delicious.
Ruth Blackburn
We popped in here by chance on our way to a chain in Muswell Hill and so happy we did. The best food we have had out in ages and right on our door step. I can’t recommend enough. The food was exceptional and the style and service way above what I expect from a local restaurant. Will be recommending to everyone.
Rowlands Cohn
MyUmami is a local gem! Fantastic sushi and Japanese style small plates, all very reasonably priced. There’s a reason it’s full of customers every night.
Owen Pyle
Exceptional dishes and very high quality. Would recommend!
Patrick Fowler
Booked at the bar on a Friday night – as all other tables were already booked – great sign in my opinion. Glad we did as we got to see some of the specialities made in front of us. Salmon set – fresh and high quality. Spicy tuna rolls delicious. Beef carpaccio – super tasty. Actually couldn’t fault the food. This is a small restaurant with minimal covers – and you can see the chefs are passionate about the Japanese fusion they are serving. More
Emma
Great to have food of this quality so close in East Finchley. The Ox cheek dumpling special was our favourite, the vegetables brilliant and the sushi next level. The hospitality was warm and family friendly. We will be coming again to explore the menu further.
Nik Keane
Food was amazing. Really good value and quality. Staff seem a little flustered by the busyness but they managed! Service was pretty good just a tiny bit slow.
tom philips
Amazing restaurant in East Finchley, the sushi was the best I’ve ever had and the food in general was just beautifully made and presented. Welcoming staff and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Hannah Wozniak
What a great addition to East Finchley – a proper little restaurant, nicely designed interior, interesting menu and great food. Clearly a passion project. Service was a bit chaotic and stretched – because they were busy – but I expect that will improve.
David W
The perfect recipe...
Great food served well
Serving London.
We are proud to serve the people of London, and anyone passing through, in our modern Japanese Izakaya-style restaurant. We might not be able to solve a lot of things, but what we can provide is a great meal and a unique dining experience.
Unique Taste.
Serving an umami experience is what we are all about. Whether it’s a rich miso soup, perfecting the succulence of our grilled dishes, or maneuvering the delicate balance of flavours in our sushi and sashimi, the creativity of our chefs is boundless.
Great Atmosphere.
A cosy, welcoming ambiance that envelops like a warm embrace, the subtle aroma of fresh ingredients, the calming melody of soft music, and the gentle hum of conversation in the air. You’ve walked into My Umami, the Izakaya-style restaurant.
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