Urban Umami Restaurant

Restaurant · Pan-Asian4.3 (857 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

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Sushi (all sushi sections) is subject to seasonal availability and served exclusively during the summer months

Small Plates

  • Urban PrawnsR145

    Tempura prawn bites served with miso mayonnaise and spring onion

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Umami WingsR95

    Tempura and honey chicken wings, served with sriracha caramel and sesame clusters

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • CalamariR115

    Chilli and coriander fried calamari, served with lime sour cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • RibeyeR100

    150g sliced ribeye with a chilli-herb sauce

  • Lamb CutletsR165

    150g sesame-crusted lamb cutlets served with sesame mayonnaise and chilli Chinkiang vinegar

    Likely eggLikely sesame

  • Pork BellyR105

    Crispy pork belly, served with charred corn and a ginger soy glaze

  • Tempura BroccoliR95

    Tempura-fried broccoli, edamame and parsley emulsion with a black bean salsa

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely soy

  • Vegetable Spring RollsR85

    Served with cabbage slaw and homemade sweet chilli sauce

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Duck Spring RollsR95

    Duck spring rolls, served with cabbage slaw and homemade sweet chilli sauce

    Likely gluten

Bao Buns

  • Pork Bao BunR105

    Pulled pork, daikon slaw, topped with exotic bell peppers

    Likely gluten

  • Duck Bao BunR110

    Pulled duck, cucumber, topped with pickled red cabbage

    Likely gluten

  • Beef Bao BunR105

    Pulled beef, Asian slaw, topped with spring onions

    Likely gluten

  • Calamari Bao BunR115

    Crispy Patagonian calamari, kimchi with a yuzu teriyaki

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Mushroom Bao BunR105

    Garlic shiitake mushrooms, crispy daikon

    Vegetarian

Dim Sum and Dumplings

  • PotstickersR95

    Hoisin chicken and asparagus potstickers, served with an Asian-style soy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • GyozaR95

    Pan-seared pulled pork gyoza, served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Dim SumR90

    Pulled beef, spring onion and basil dim sum, served with ponzu and soy dip

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • DumplingR90

    Spinach and cheese dim sum, served with jalapeño and lime dipping sauce

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Salads

  • Katsu Chicken SaladR150

    Deep-fried chicken, mixed baby leaves, shaved cabbage, cucumber, radish slaw with raspberry and poppy seed dressing

    Likely gluten

  • Calamari SaladR165

    Crispy salt and pepper calamari, baby leaves, exotic tomatoes and red onion with a tamarind dressing

    Likely shellfish

  • Beef SaladR160

    Sliced sirloin, baby leaves, baby corn, broccoli, grilled aubergine and bean sprouts, served with a mint and peanut dressing

    Likely nuts

  • Salmon Poke BowlR185

    Edamame beans, red cabbage, black rice and sliced avocado with a teriyaki dressing

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Vegetarian Poke BowlR125

    Edamame beans, red cabbage, black rice and sliced avocado with a teriyaki dressing

    VegetarianLikely soy

Mains

  • Classic SirloinR265

    300g sirloin, served with exotic mushrooms, garlic and herb butter, and rustic fries

    Likely dairy

  • Wagyu Ribeye

    400g wagyu ribeye, served with grilled broccolini, furikake spiced potatoes, and a daikon, cabbage salad

  • Soy Sticky RibsR285

    Honey and soy sticky-glazed 600g pork ribs, served with rustic fries and crispy onions

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Pork BellyR245

    250g crispy pork belly in a ginger soy glaze, served with charred corn mash and burnt leeks

    Likely soy

  • Lamb Chops

    400g teriyaki-marinated lamb loin chops, served with rustic fries and a corn and cucumber salad

    Likely gluten

  • Beef PotR250

    300g slow-braised beef cheek in a red wine demi-glaze, served with saffron rice and seasonal pickled vegetables

  • Line FishR275

    Red Thai poached line fish, served with wild rice, edamame and courgette ragù, with a black garlic and chive cream

    Likely dairyLikely soyLikely fish

  • Asian Spiced SalmonR295

    Shichimi-spiced salmon, served with furikake-scale baby potatoes, kale salad and ponzu caramel

    Likely fish

  • Umami BurgerR190

    200g burger patty with crispy bacon, mature cheddar, gherkins, tomato and crispy onions, served on a toasted brioche bun with rustic fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Urban Chicken BurgerR175

    Fried chicken breast, mature cheddar, gherkins, tomato, fresh avocado and Asian aioli, served on a toasted brioche bun with rustic fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Noodles and Rice

  • Chicken and Prawn Coconut CurryR265

    Chicken and prawns, with snow peas, broccolini and eggplant, served with jasmine rice and toasted coconut

    Likely shellfish

  • Thai Vegetable CurryR175

    Snow peas, broccolini, eggplant and baby corn, served with jasmine rice and toasted coconut

    Vegetarian

  • Duck YakisobaR225

    Wok-fried duck, buckwheat noodles, stir-fried Asian vegetables, seaweed and toasted black sesame seeds

    Likely sesame

  • Prawn Pad ThaiR245

    Wok-tossed rice noodles in tamarind sauce with prawns, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts and fresh lime

    Likely nutsLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Pad ThaiR165

    Wok-tossed rice noodles in tamarind sauce with fried tofu, aubergine, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts and fresh lime

    VegetarianLikely nutsLikely eggLikely soy

  • Wok-Fried ChickenR175

    Yellow noodles and chicken tossed in teriyaki ginger sauce, served with crispy Asian vegetables and tempura cauliflower topped with toasted…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Wok-Fried VegetablesR145

    Yellow noodles tossed with wok-fried Asian vegetables in sweet and sour sauce, topped with tempura shiitake mushroom popcorn

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Beef RamenR185

    200g sliced sirloin, miso stock, shiitake mushrooms, pak choi and bean sprouts, served with egg noodles and a soft-boiled egg

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Mushroom RamenR145

    Peanut oil-grilled shiitake mushrooms, tofu steak, ginger and garlic sautéed black beans, served with a Thai green broth, egg noodles and a…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely nutsLikely eggLikely soy

Sushi Menu - Classic

  • Avocado California Rolls (4pc)R55

    Avocado, cucumber, carrots and sesame seeds

    VegetarianLikely sesame

  • Prawn California Rolls (4pc)R65

    Prawn, avocado and sesame seeds

    Likely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Salmon California Rolls (4pc)R75

    Salmon, avocado and sesame seeds

    Likely sesameLikely fish

  • Veg Fashion Sandwich (4pc)R65

    Red cabbage, avocado, baby spinach and pressed tofu

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Prawn Fashion Sandwich (4pc)R75

    Prawn, avocado topped with mayo, caviar and sesame seeds

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Salmon Fashion Sandwiches (4pc)R85

    Salmon, avocado topped with mayo, caviar and sesame seeds

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Salmon Roses (4pc)R105

    Salmon, mayo and caviar

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Tuna Roses (4pc)R105

    Tuna, mayo and caviar

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Avocado Maki (6pc)R50

    Vegetarian

  • Prawn Maki (6pc)R60

    Likely shellfish

  • Tuna Maki (6pc)R65

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Maki (6pc)R70

    Likely fish

  • Prawn Nigiri (4pc)R70

    Likely shellfish

  • Salmon Nigiri (4pc)R75

    Likely fish

  • Tuna Nigiri (4pc)R80

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Sashimi (4pc)R100

    Likely fish

  • Tuna Sashimi (4pc)R100

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Crunch Roll (4pc)R85

    Salmon and avocado tempura fried roll topped with ponzu mayo and sweet chilli sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Prawn Crunch Roll (4pc)R75

    Prawn and avocado tempura fried roll, topped with ponzu mayo and sweet chilli sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Veg Crunch Roll (4pc)R80

    Black rice tempura roll with cream cheese, tofu, cucumber and red cabbage, topped with mayo and sweet chilli sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely soy

  • Rainbow Crunch Roll (4pc)R85

    Salmon, avocado and red cabbage roll topped with spicy mayo, jalapeño salsa and crispy spring onion

    Likely eggLikely fish

Sushi - Signature

  • Take (4pc)R90

    Mirin pickled cucumber and carrot bamboo roll topped with sesame-crusted tofu and yuzu pearls

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Kuromai (4pc)R95

    Black rice with cream cheese and prawn, topped with mayo, peppadew and sweet chilli sauce

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Umami (4pc)R120

    Salmon rainbow roll dressed with sweet soy sauce, 7-spice and chopped spring onion, sprinkled with sesame seeds

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Umami Salmon Grenade (4pc)R125

    Salmon roses topped with tempura crunch, mayo and caviar

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Umami Yellowtail (4pc)R100

    7-spice and brown sugar torched yellowtail, yuzu caviar, shaved radish

    Likely fish

  • Umami Tuna Rice Paper Roll (4pc)R145

    Tuna rice paper roses topped with tempura prawn, wasabi mayo and fried ginger

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Umami Wagyu (4pc)R120

    Wagyu topped with soy and rice cracker crumble

    Likely glutenLikely soy

Sushi - Platters

  • Veg Platter (14pc)R155

    4x Avocado California Rolls, 6x Avocado Maki, 4x Vegetable Fashion Sandwiches

    Vegetarian

  • Prawn Platter (14pc)R195

    4x Prawn California Rolls, 4x Prawn Fashion Sandwiches, 6x Prawn Maki

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Salmon Platter (18pc)

    4x Salmon California Rolls, 4x Salmon Fashion Sandwiches, 4x Salmon Roses, 6x Salmon Maki

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Platter for 2 (22pc)

    4x Salmon California Rolls, 4x Prawn Fashion Sandwiches, 6x Avocado Maki, 4x Salmon Roses, 4x Kuromai

    Likely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Platter for 4 (38pc)

    4x Prawn California Rolls, 4x Salmon California Rolls, 4x Prawn Fashion Sandwiches, 6x Avocado Maki, 8x Salmon Roses, 4x Umami, 4x Urban…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Sides

  • Jasmine RiceR45
  • Rustic FriesR45
  • Baby Green SaladR45
  • Soy and Garlic Edamame BeansR45

    Likely soy

  • Wok-Fried GreensR45
  • Egg NoodlesR45

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Desserts

  • Baked CheesecakeR95

    Served with a burnt orange compote, orange butter and brûlée pistachio

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Decadent ChocolateR95

    Milk chocolate mud pie, black forest gravel, fresh berries served with vanilla pod ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cake of the DayR85

    Freshly baked today. Please ask for today's flavour

    Likely gluten

  • Trio of SorbetR95

    Thai tea, lychee, lime and lemongrass

The menu’s own key: Tags printed beside dishes: 'Gluten free' and 'Vegetarian'. No other legend printed.

Good to know

Restaurant

  • No outdoor seatingOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address3 Energy Ln, Century City, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Pan-Asian
Phone+27 21 202 9133
Websiteumamirestaurant.co.za
BookingOnline
Google rating4.3 from 857 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from umamirestaurant.co.za
Hours
  • Monday6:30am–10:30pm
  • Tuesday6:30am–10:30pm
  • Wednesday6:30am–10:30pm
  • Thursday6:30am–10:30pm
  • Friday6:30am–10:30pm
  • Saturday6:30am–10:30pm
  • Sunday6:30am–10:30pm
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Urban Umami Restaurant

Does Urban Umami Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Urban Umami Restaurant coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Urban Umami Restaurant open?

Monday: 6:30am–10:30pm. Tuesday: 6:30am–10:30pm. Wednesday: 6:30am–10:30pm. Thursday: 6:30am–10:30pm. Friday: 6:30am–10:30pm. Saturday: 6:30am–10:30pm. Sunday: 6:30am–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Urban Umami Restaurant online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/N6DFoh4zOOc?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=uxDsaoCAHaHb5NoPnfHpOQ&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BAcacia%2BPark%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13247.68219525219!2d18.5275!3d-33.8917!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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