UMAI

Hong Kong’s close proximity to Japan fuels the locals’ passion for the fascinating culture, from art to interior design and cuisine. Stepping into UMAI transports one into an authentic izakaya setting — wooden screen doors, lanterns and noren curtains on display with furnishings to match. Named after the Japanese word for ‘umami’, this contemporary izakaya within the creativity-driven D2 Place showcases enticing nibbles such as monk fish liver, crab miso on shell, and egg rolls with river eel, as well as sushi platters, the restaurant’s best-selling sea urchin monaka cake, and a wide range of charcoal-grilled skewers. Experience a taste of Japan, creatively reinvented here in Hong Kong.