HUMO Kelowna — Restaurant in Kelowna

Have been a customer more then handful of times, each time with a large cheque that was tough to justify but usually was able to look past due to good ambience, service and experience.

Tonight left such a strong taint on my view of this establishment that I refuse to return.

After ordering an outrageously priced, poor excuse for a wagyu tomahawk steak, something which now upon reflection might be fitting to feed my dog. Our table could not finish, so we asked for 2 boxes to split the remainders.

After paying, (tipping) and packing the boxes getting ready to go, a disrespectful server who’s name I do not know as she was not our server, came to collect our empty plates and left the remark asking if we had a dog. At first I was caught off guard, I asked her to repeat herself. She clearly doesn’t value this restaurant or her job much, as she proudly repeated her question if we had a dog to feed the bone from our overpriced “wagyu” tomahawk steak.

Not only did she disrespect us with her nasty attitude, she disrespected the establishment which she works at, comparing their most high end offering to dog food.

Why on earth would an employee in the right mind approach a table with boxed food, and then reference to the boxed food as something to feed our dog? This is poor workplace behaviour and honestly just an embarrassment on behalf of the restaurant.

The wagyu you serve isn’t wagyu. You’re not Vancouver quality to charge Vancouver prices. All you had was your service and ambience, and with one foul employee you’ve tarnished that, and all the future business i would ever refer. You can guarantee I will push far away.

By the way, I left your “wagyu” tomahawk leftovers at your steps, if any of your employees have dogs feel free to feed them to them. Clearly your own employees have no problems comparing your best offerings to dog food.

Trash experience. Doesn’t even deserve the 1 star but I had no choice. 0 wasn’t an option.

Way over priced, bad drink menu, poor food choices. Forced to pick an item that’s way over priced that you won’t enjoy.

To the staff, you know exactly who wrote this review, I’m in the system as a “VIP” you have my email and phone number.

Contact me if you want to chat....

Finally made it to Humo, and not only did it not disappoint, it exceeded expectations. Chef is the boss of sauce. From the coconut lemongrass leche de tigre (ceviche), to the chorizo foam (octopus). Every bite we had was incredible. I’m intolerant of glutens and one of the guests was pescatarian, we very much enjoyed our entire dining experience ordering a few things at a time and sharing everything. We had Guacamole (which is hands down THE best guac I have ever had and I LOVE guac…), Albacore Tuna (that truffle ponzu 🤤), Aguachile (a must have whenever it appears on a menu), Cod Tacos (which I totally missed are beer battered, thankfully the server mentioned when she dropped them off and everyone else loved them) and the churro dessert (which they kindly put the glutens on the side so I could try, i took my bite and then my friends dumped the glutens on and nearly licked the bowl, probably would have if they could have.) I wish I was the type of human who took pictures of their food because everything was presented so beautifully but I’m not. So you’ll just have to go and see & taste for yourself. Also, as a side note felt it was very reasonably priced for what you get. We were all VERY satisfied at the end of our meal. My only critique would be it would have been really nice to have spoons, the sauces are so good. We did end up asking for a spoon nearly every course (we couldn’t wait on the first course because it was soo good), but it made us feel needy having to ask. So we appreciate how quickly one was provided and with a smile. All in all, a must try in the Okanagan from a very particular diner with exceptionally high...

This was our first visit to Humo and we will return!

The service was exceptional. Very attentive and thoughtful.

The location and space is wonderful with views of Okanagan Lake and a warm inviting decor that’s well ventilated and bright. Patio seating, or close to it, is ideal.

The menu appealed to us prior to visiting because of its interesting blend of Asian and South American fusion. The execution was super. We liked if not loved each and every dish we ordered. Highlights and musts: duck wings. Wow! Meaty, unctuous, flavourful. bone marrow tacos. Wow! Tacos served w a canoe cut, roasted marrow bone. Do a luge after! -Korean short ribs. What a great meal / entree to share! Great portion. drumroll please… UNI UDON CARBONARA! See photo. It’s amazing. (However while the chicharron looks great on it, I’d replace with a more substantial piece of fried portk skin from the belly as these light ones get soft too quickly).

Nice wine & sake list.

The cocktails menus included many interesting concoctions. We ordered four different ones. They were nice light sipping and well blended but all lacked a backbone or base structure of alcohol. While balance was cited as the reason, I feel they still could use some reworking.

Thanks Humo. What a great...