Actually this makan session was organized by Nic... but i only got to know it's for Jay 2 hours before fetching him from his house (sorry Jay).. It was quite sometime din in touch with him since our steamboat session last year Aug at his house.. haha....
I was given an impression as a Food Lover.. in more particularly a FOOD CRAZE.. there are FOOD most of the time in my entries and Facebook update... well my body size cant lie... that's one of the reasons to cause a delay on my 60kg project.. :p
Umai-ya has 2 outlets... One in Damansara Perdana.. another in Damansara Uptown... The one that Nic chosen was the Uptown...
This restaurant is kinda cozy and romantic... i quite like the ambiance... Downstairs with table setting.. and upstairs with Japanese-style.. we were arranged at upstairs :)
This restaurant serves a very good combination between traditional and fusion Japanese cuisine.. which still remain the most important element - the presentations..
Table presentation
The Menu
Here comes the FOOD!!
Iidako
Special Mother's Love Sushi
Edamame
Chawan Mushi
Grilled Shitake
Fried Soft Shell Crab
Unagi Bento
Dragon (something) Sushi.. haha..
(something) don... ahhhh... what is this Nic??
fried preggy fish (forgot what's this called in Jap)
Fried baby squid
well.. when comes to "Fusion" it really depends on the chef's creativity.. im quite impressed by the "Sushi Birthday Cake".. which is made spontaneously on request..
Topped with salmon sashimi.. decorated with sliced avocado.. fried egg.. fish row.. and fried salmon skin... layered with salmon flakes and mayo..
Happy Birthday JAY..
Dessert!!
Ice Cream: Green Tea, Goma (Sesame) and Wasabeeeee
Red Bean with Mochi
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Umai-ya also offers "Eat & Drink All You Can" session on Saturdays & Sundays Noon between 11.30am and 2.30pm.. Well the "Buffet" session is not the buffet line type that you experienced at typical Japanese Buffet Restaurants where you need to HUNT for the food from the buffet line... There will be a selected menu during their "buffet" session at Umai-ya.. You'll just need to order from the menu and it's served freshly from the kitchen.. More Info
Overall rating:
8/10
bonus added for the creativity and value for money :)
Umai-ya Japanese Restaurant (Uptown)
No 49G,Jalan 21/37 ,Damansara Utama.
TEL: 03 77264410
Website: www.umai-ya.com