Welcome to Umeno Amsterdam

“ Incredible omakase experience. Slow food. Carefully crafted. Enjoyable experience. We were a group of four and were very pleased with the variety, quality and quantity! Would def be back. ”

“ This place is 5 stars all in all. The food was incredible and authentic, you will only get quality ingredients here. The server is SO attentive, the moment you’re finished they are immediately aware of it, and they don’t interrupt you at all. If you want to dine here you MUST make a dinner reservation, and the time slot to make one is only on the 1st and 25th of the month. You essentially cannot choose the dishes because it is omakase, but you can choose from 1 of 2 course sets. What an experience. Absolutely worth it. ”

“ The food was exceptional, with standout dishes including the fishcake and tuna (toro). The fishcake had a perfect texture and was full of flavor, while the toro was buttery and used in various ways. A nice addition was the uni (sea urchin) in combination with the oyster. The service was also great, with the chef and staff being attentive and knowledgeable about each dish. However, the only criticism I had was that the courses were served quite quickly after each other. This may be the norm during an omakase experience, but it did make it feel a bit rushed at times. Overall, I highly recommend this omakase experience for anyone who loves high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine. Overall, this is the best place for traditional Japanese food in Amsterdam. ”

“ Great dinner at Umeno. Friendly staff and definitely appreciated that they’re able to speak Dutch too. This place only accepts a select amount of customers per evening making it a lovely experience. I love bluefin tuna but many courses consisted of this type of fish so ultimately it was a bit overpowering. Overall I did like the combination of dishes served. The experience takes about 3.5h ”

“ I visited this restaurant today through a friend's recommendation, and it was a fantastic experience! Don't be fooled by the exterior decor of the restaurant. What is prepared and served inside is of extraordinary quality. The sushi was delicious, and the fish literally melted in your mouth. It's a charming family restaurant where the father prepares the sushi, and the sons serve it with detailed explanations. In short, a fantastic experience and definitely worth repeating! ”

“ I went through a phase where I watched a lot of food review videos and used to be a bit skeptical about people getting teary-eyed from how good something tasted. But when we had the first bite of the tuna-avocado tartare, I understood—it was a natural response. The rest of the menu, the staff and the atmosphere was also amazing but the tartare was definitely the highlight. ”

“ A little gem, hadn’t been in a year. If possible they’ve upped their game even further. Their fixed menu is simply made to perfection. The dichotomy of the simple exterior paired with the pure beauty of their food and service is just stunning. I would rate this as the best Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam any day hands down ”

“ Probably one of Amsterdam’s lesser-known izakaya-style spots, and a little outside the city centre — but easily one of the best I’ve visited recently. Umeno has this lovely old-school charm; we even had to take off our shoes to sit in one of the four private booths. We went for the set menu, and I had the sake pairing. Every dish that came out was beautifully prepared and full of flavour, with super friendly and attentive service throughout. The highlights for me were a unique tuna dish with avocado and raw egg yolk that you mix together at the table, and the incredibly fresh selection of fish. Highly recommended if you want authentic Japanese in a cosy, traditional setting. ”