Umami — Restaurant in Vélez de Benaudalla

A Delightful Andalucian Culinary Haven!

I have stumbled upon a hidden culinary gem in Velez de Benaudalla—a charming local Spanish restaurant that has won me over with its diverse menu and warm hospitality. This place offers an impressive fusion of Spanish, Italian, and Asian cuisines, all prepared with high-quality local ingredients. It's the perfect spot for an authentic Andalucian experience, particularly if you can converse a bit in Spanish.

From the moment you step inside, you'll be greeted by friendly staff and an inviting Andalucian atmosphere. The menu is a culinary delight, featuring authentic Italian pizzas, fresh pasta, Spanish favorites like paella and tapas, succulent carnes, and even Asian treats like gyozas and sushi. They cater to all tastes, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

What truly sets this restaurant apart is its commitment to using locally sourced ingredients, with a focus on organic options whenever possible. Each dish bursts with freshness and flavor, showcasing the quality of the ingredients used. It's a testament to their dedication to creating exceptional meals for their patrons.

Families with children will find this restaurant particularly welcoming, as it offers a kid-friendly environment and attentive staff. They go the extra mile to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and has a great time. It's heartwarming to see their genuine care for providing a memorable experience for all guests.

Additionally, by speaking even a little Spanish, you can truly immerse yourself in the Andalucian culture and engage with the staff and locals. They are always eager to offer recommendations, share stories, and make you feel like a part of their community.

In conclusion, this small local Spanish restaurant in Velez de Benaudalla is a true culinary haven. With its diverse menu, emphasis on quality local ingredients, and warm Andalucian hospitality, it offers an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're a fan of Italian, Spanish, or Asian cuisine, this restaurant is a must-visit. I highly recommend it for an authentic and...

The name is deceiving and so are the ratings, don't come here expecting any real Japanese or fusion food which is what we were after. Bizarre menu of pizza, tapas, paella, sushi, burgers, etc. We first received a plate of mashed potato salad as tapas which was bland and over salted, We ordered the cod which had too much garlic and salt over powering a nice piece of fish, the shrimp gyoza felt it came from a package and the cheese pizza which was thankfully good plus the kids liked. The ramen which we came for had to be pre-ordered a day before apparently, several other things on the menu were not available, we were too afraid to order the sushi platter considering we were the only ones seated at 8:30 pm on a Sunday. Originally we wanted to order a bottle of wine then we stuck with beer. They only had three selections on the QR code/digital menu. While they invited us inside the restaurant to look at other bottles, we didn't want to leave our kids at the table unattended. I would say this is a basic Italian restaurant trying to be jack of all trades and failing miserably. Follow-up... this restaurant owner responds to genuine experience concerns with...

We were there for dinner and breakfast. Both times I can tell only positive.

For dinner we had among other things the duck and the crocodile (lagarto). The duck is perfectly roasted and the pieces of crocodile (served with fries) also tasted very good. For dessert we had the pear ricotta tart (a dream) and a chocolate cake with liquid center (served with homemade mango ice cream). Perfect!

The day after we went there for breakfast. We each had half a baguette roll topped with tomato, avocado and Serrano ham. and one with sobrasada, each accompanied by café con leche. Actually, I do not like white bread in Andalusia so much, but this one is an exception. When I asked, the owner told me that the bakery across the street makes it for them, according to their own wishes with sourdough. You can taste the difference.

We are in Velez 1-2 a year as we vacation there. Conclusion: The Umami is indeed an asset to the village. There are not the everyday dishes on the menu that you can order everywhere else and the breakfast is also highly recommended. We will definitely go there again on our next vacation.

Thank you :-) Estuvimos allí para cenar y desayunar. En ambas ocasiones nos gustó mucho..

Para cenar tuvimos entre otras cosas el pato y el lagarto. El pato está perfectamente asado y los trozos de lagarto (servidos con patatas fritas) también sabían muy bien. De postre tomamos la tarta de pera y queso ricota (un sueño) y un coulant de chocolate (servido con helado casero de mango). ¡Perfecto!

Al día siguiente fuimos allí a desayunar. Tomamos cada uno media con tomate, aguacate y jamón serrano y otra media sobrasada, cada uno acompañado de café con leche.

En realidad, no me gusta mucho el pan blanco que he probado por la zona. pero éste es una excepción. Cuando pregunté, el dueño me dijo que la panadería de enfrente se lo hace, según sus deseos con masa madre. Se nota la diferencia.

Estamos en Vélez 1-2 veces al año ya que veraneamos allí. Umami es realmente enriquecimiento para Velez de Benaudalla. Me encanta, que pueda uno probar otra clase de comida. El desayuno también es muy recomendable. Definitivamente iremos allí de nuevo en nuestras próximas...