Ume Restaurant — Restaurant in Elmbridge

This restaurant is always very quiet but we decided to give it a go and we are so pleased we did. The decor is not at all upmarket but reminded me so much of days long past hanging around back streets of Hong Kong. Service at Ume comes with a lovely smile, which seems rare when eating out in the Esher area. The food is cooked fresh and is delicious. We went for the set menu with duck, beef and prawns - £25 per person. Very reasonable. We will be returning. Highly...

BEWARE THE TAKEAWAY. 1/ The portion sizes are far too small (mostly in foil containers which are a third to half full). 2/ There were approx 12 cucumber sticks and a pinch of spring onion to accompany half a crispy duck. 3/ The person taking the orders rushes you and is far too pushy verging on aggressive. Noted a previous review which sadly I read after we had ordered said the staff are argumentative. Awful experience from start to...

Still my favourite Chinese restaurant after 18 years. The food is beautifully cooked and presented and we are always greeted warmly by the owner. I think I've had the prawns in butter sauce every time I've been because it's the best thing I've ever tasted. Please don't ever stop doing it because I've never seen it anywhere else! I also recommend the soft shell crab and beef and cashew. Thank you for a lovely evening celebrating my...