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Japanese restaurant in Quarteira
What should I order at UMAI Japanese Experience?
What to order
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Sashimi
Recommended for its excellent quality and freshness, with one review specifically highlighting the sashimi as very high quality and another praising the scallop sashimi for being especially fresh.
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Gyoza
Frequently singled out as a standout side dish, with reviewers calling it the best they’ve ever had and praising its crispiness and overall flavor.
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Japanese French Toast
Highlighted as a memorable dessert, with multiple reviewers saying it was surprisingly delicious and one calling it the best dessert they’ve ever had.
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Poke
Mentioned positively for being delicious and offering a good variety of fish, making it a well-liked option alongside the sushi.
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Bao De Atum
Specifically recommended as one of the night’s biggest highlights, praised for its taste and singled out by a reviewer as a memorable choice.
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Yakisoba
Included in a highly praised order and described positively as part of an overall excellent meal.
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Sushi Platter
Recommended because it offers great value, a wide variety of fish and textures, and very fresh fish quality for the price.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 3:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 3:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 3:30 to 10:30 PM |
About UMAI Japanese Experience
UMAI Japanese Experience is a Japanese restaurant and family restaurant in Quarteira, Portugal. It serves sushi, yakisoba, gyoza, poke, and tasting menu courses, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating available. Reviews consistently praise the very fresh sushi, creative dishes, and good value for the price. Guests also mention the cozy space and friendly service.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is UMAI Japanese Experience known for?
It is best known for fresh sushi, especially sushi platters and creative maki, along with chef’s tasting menus that reviewers describe as a culinary journey. People also call out the freshness of the fish and the careful presentation, which makes the food feel high quality for the price.
What dishes are most recommended at UMAI Japanese Experience?
Reviewers most often recommend the sushi platter, the 50 piece platter, yakisoba, gyoza, poke, and the sushi lunch special. The gyoza gets singled out as especially crisp, while the sushi and poke are praised for very fresh fish and a wide variety of textures.
What is the atmosphere like at UMAI Japanese Experience?
The restaurant is described as cozy, casual, quiet, and trendy, with options for outdoor seating and rooftop seating. It seems to suit couples, families, and solo diners, since reviews mention relaxed meals, friendly staff, and comfortable dine-in service.
Is UMAI Japanese Experience good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say the value is excellent, especially for the quality of the fish and the size of the platters. The listed price range is €20 to €40, and comments repeatedly mention that the sushi and tasting menu feel worth the money.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait at UMAI Japanese Experience?
Dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations. Because the sushi is made fresh, reviewers note that you may wait a little while for food, so booking ahead makes sense if you want an easier dinner visit.
Is parking available at UMAI Japanese Experience?
Yes. Free street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does UMAI Japanese Experience have vegetarian options?
Yes, UMAI Japanese Experience offers vegetarian options.
Is UMAI Japanese Experience kid-friendly?
Yes, UMAI Japanese Experience is good for kids.
