Umai City — Restaurant in Halmstads kommun

Umai City sits on a corner. If you are approaching it from the direction of the train station, you'll see the main restaurant first, and just tucked around the corner is the take away section.

If you have just arrived in Halmstad by train then you can be at Umai City within about 10 minutes, if that. To get to the city's centre is a longer walk and one which, as will become apparent, is not worth it if Umai City is open. The restaurant occupies a modest part of a largely residential street smattered with small shops and a bakery. For that reason it strikes you as a real neighbourhood spot, an impression which was reinforced in the best possible way during my visit.

The interior is clean, inviting, but without pretence. The staff working both in the kitchen and serving food appear to be genuinely having a good time. The service generally is outstanding and Sarah deserves particular credit. On my visit needless to say Sarah and her colleagues went above and beyond any reasonable expectations to make my visit memorable. This is my fourth trip to Sweden and I cannot say I have had better service than here.

The food is exceptional. By that I do not just mean it is good but equally that it stands out as being of the utmost quality compared to competing options. By this point of my stay I have eaten at several establishments here and there is no reasonable comparison. Not only that but for 14 pieces of individual fresh sushi, two panko shrimp, and a soft drink, it was excellent value for money.

On these bases I recommend and implore, if not insist, that you try to dine at Umai City as soon as you can. I have found Halmstad to be a charming and interesting little city; whilst I would not return for its castle or to walk the Nisan, I would return for even a brief, passing visit to...

An outstanding restaurant. I have enjoyed eating both in the restaurant and their takeout service on a continuous basis. The quality of food and taste is delicious. The staff is always very polite and helpful explaining items on the menu. I specially love their Sunday buffet, it is best to make reservations as it is very popular. I highly recommend visiting and seating to enjoy an...

Mediocre sushi. Maybe I am spoiled, maybe I'm used to a different quality of sushi, maybe this is the best sushi in town... but it really ain't that great. And it's slightly more pricey than I'm used to. I respect that they closed the buffet and offered hand sanitizer during...