Breakfast was amazing here! Beautifully decorated clean interior, friendly staff, and delicious food. We had the ros omelette and the French toast and both were delicious. Coming back tomorrow read more

Umi is the newest restaurant from Vikram Garg. Right now it's only open for breakfast, but will be expanding to dinner service starting May 14. Located on the first floor of the Halepuna hotel. The dinning room is airy and inviting and service is what you'd expect of Vikram and Halepuna--I'm pretty sure I've seen one of the servers at TBD. For light eaters, there is fruit, toast, and yogurt with either granola or chia pudding. Entrees include shakshuka, a croque madame, avocado or salmon tartine, a pancake, an omelette, and french toast. Plus there is the option to do a Set Menu which allows you to pick a starter, pick an entree, and have either brewed coffee or breakfast tea. We went with the Set Menu starting with a yogurt with granola and a yogurt with chia pudding. Both were fine. The granola was fresh and crunchy and the chia pudding was topped with stewed blueberries. We went with our server's recommendations for the entrees getting the local favorites fried rice and local moco. The fried rice was a mix of shrimp and bacon and did indeed have wok hei flavor. Sitting on top of the rice was an onsen egg and served on the side was some pickles. The local moco also featured an onsen egg placed on top a beef patty and a circle of rice with a pour of mushroom gravy along the side. The beef seasoning gave the patty a slightly tangy flavor and the rice might of had a touch too much water making it slightly mushy. We enjoyed being able to relax and talk with the friendly staff. And best of all, Umi provides a 2-hour validation for parking and takes reservations. We're looking forward to checking out Chef's dinner concept in the future. read more

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The dinner was on the level of Michelin rated restaurants I have been to. The quality of Ingredients, the balance of flavor and the creative boldness was outstanding and very refreshing. The mixture of French, Japanese and Indian cuisine are very harmoniously executed with never seen before dishes. I was equally impressed with the level of service and their attentiveness and professional friendly service. I think the dinner service was an absolute bargain for the quality of food being served. This is one of the culinary gems in Honolulu and extremely underrated restaurants I have been to in this area as you normally only see this level of restaurants in New York, Los Angeles or Napa Valley. Hats off the chef and his talented team. read more

This review is for breakfast only. Sourdough toast comes with a side of three condiments - butter, seasonal preserve and Nutella. Scrambled eggs are soft and cooked in the traditional French style. Restaurant is spacious and quiet , a nice place to get away from the crowds of Waikiki. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Good coffee read more

Umi By Vikram Garg - Breakfast smorgasbord - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Just arrived in Hawaii for a week and wanted to try a high-end restaurant. We were really torn between Umi and Beachhouse at the Moana. We were looking for a modern take on refined fresh Oahu ingredients, succulent seafood, and the finest cuts of steak. Umi was disappointing overall experience bartender -1 oz really? Service was attentive, but the server humiliated -me in front of the table when I did not finish my plate I had high hopes for the flavors, but unfortunately, they didn't quite deliver the fullness I was expecting. It felt like every dish, while promising, fell a bit short. Also, I must say, sitting in an empty restaurant can be a bit unsettling. I really wanted to enjoy the experience more. Desert was great Ribeye was so tough and very spicy hot unsettling unnecessary sauce... a scallops were ok The Umi pairing menu was okay Good that this is early in the week so we could try many other places read more

The world food tour duo trekked over to Umi in the Halepuna Waikiki (FKA The Parc) from the International Marketplace as Kalakaua Avenue was closed for a pre 4th of July celebration. Umi is an intimate space with bare tables and austere décor. We last sampled food from Chef Garg when he was at TBD in the Lotus Hotel. We enjoyed his food so we were eager to see what he has wrought at Umi. Nathan was our server for the evening. It's still BYOB ($12/glass service fee) so I brought a bottle of 2014 Le Corton (Bouchard Pere & Fils), a somewhat light and smooth Burgundy with notes of red fruit, earth and a hint of smoke. It was a solid, but not outstanding Burgundy. We started with Tsar Nicoulai Golden Osetra caviar. Instead of the usual accoutrements, it was served with a burdock cream with an onsen egg and finger lime. We first tasted the caviar alone, then dollops atop the burdock cream mixture. The egg and cream with caviar was "to die for" ... just sublime! Next we had the Kampachi ... Little cubes of fish mixed with jicama, topped with sprigs of fennel and a charred Shishito pepper. There was a light vinaigrette dressing that complemented the raw fish. A ceviche came to mind ... excellent! This was followed by Beef Tartare, served with thin slices of crostini. The beef was finely chopped and mixed with mustard, diced cornichons and something else like mayonnaise. The cornichons and mustard overpowered the beef. To me, it tasted like deviled ham. This is not being derogatory because I love deviled ham, but that's not what I expected. For mains, we ordered the Ribeye and the Scallops. The steak was Koji-aged, which uses a rice mixture as a marinade to tenderize and season the meat. It was served with an okra tempura, white rice and a soy-pepper sauce. My scallop dish was an interesting mélange of flavors ... perfectly seared scallops served over a kabocha puree with a foie gras gyoza. The gyoza was fabulous ... I wanted a plate of these pockets of goodness instead of the scallops. Later, Nathan said I could have asked for gyoza instead of the scallops ... next time! We ended our meal with a dish of brown butter ice cream for my tablemate and a French Press of a Maui coffee for me. She loved the ice cream and I enjoyed my coffee though I wished for a stronger brew. The Maui coffee is good but I prefer dark roasts. Final thoughts: We enjoyed our time at Umi. Service was unhurried but attentive and the food, with one exception, was excellent. Nathan said the chef took the tartare off our bill ... unnecessary, but appreciated. Later, Chef Garg stopped by to speak with us. We loved seeing him again and it's so nice to see the executive chef out in the dining room to speak with his patrons. 4.75 stars. read more

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Umi is a dream. I loved everything that I ordered and went back the 2 days later to try other items on the menu. The service is stellar and everyone on staff were extremely nice! The shrimp dish is a MUST! It was my favorite item. The second dinner, we ordered the chicken curry and it was beyond delicious. I've never had the perfect curry dish. I can't wait to go back to Umi. Chef Vikram Garg was so gracious and sweet - he even came out to meet us! We also had breakfast and service/food was perfection. I could drink their "Hydrating" smoothie for breakfast every morning! Also, it's a new restaurant - they are currently waiting to get their liquor license. They allow you to bring your own liquor! read more

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I love a good brunch place but this did not satisfy us in any way unfortunately. First off: They don't sell alcohol!! So no mimosas for your brunch! Our waiter unfortunately barely spoke two words to us. No personality at all, which honestly makes the entire brunch not as fun. The water was the worst I have tasted. We actually watched all the people around us, take a sip and grimace. I got two pieces of toast for $7 and a piece of bread with salmon for $32. Overpriced for what you get. Maybe the dinner menu and atmosphere is better but not a place I will return for Brunch. read more

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Delicious food, and outstanding service! Located in the lobby of the newly renovated hotel across the street from the Halekulani, UMI is Chef Vikram Garg's prize! It's not cheap, but it is reasonably priced for top notch cuisine by one of the best chefs in Hawaii. read more

So my party rented 2 rooms total of 19 nights at Halepuna Waikiki, spent around $9,200 on the hotel stay. Breakfast at UMI came with the stay which was part of the hotel promotion. What could have turned out to be a memorable get together with my boss who flew from overseas to join my wife and I turned into a very uncomfortable stay all thanks to UMI, the restaurant on the first floor. The first breakfast we had at UMI lasted longer than we expected. They close at 11:00. We overstayed by 20 minutes. There were no other customer. Our bad. We had a lot to catch up on. The second morning, an Indian woman, whom later we found out was the wife of the owner of the restaurant, came to the table and told us that she did not want us staying after 11am to become a habit. I guess her boldness came from the fact that we were staying 10 more days and also were locked into eating breakfast at her restaurant. She came off as warning us as if we were little children. Btw, I am 60 and my boss, 73. Third morning and on, at or around 10:30, the electric blinds started closing blocking our views to the outside. We still had 30 minutes you know. One of the mornings, the restaurant was fuller. When seating us to our table, she literally told us that the restaurant doesn't seat parties until everyone shows up. And that we are given 45 minutes for the meal. My wife was on her way down to the restaurant. 5 minutes late. We sat down at 9:30 and the food came out at 10:07, so we had 8 minutes to eat? By the way, at 10:20, the restaurant was 2/3 empty. Every morning, she had something to say before we sat down ruining the beginning of one more precious day in Hawaii. By the 7th day, I began noticing discomfort on my boss' face. I went to the hotel side and made an appointment to meet with the general manager of the hotel. He was attentive and apologetic, but explained that they had little say on how the restaurant was run because they were just a vendor. He offered an option for us to eat at the sister hotel across the street. And yes, we had the best time at House Without a Key where no one told us when to get out, gave us time limit, or closed the blinds to push us out the door. Everyone was kind, pleasant and accommodating. The food at UMI was okay. Service was okay too. But the owner's snobbish, arrogant, condescending attitude made the experience darker and blemished. No, I will never spend my money eating there again, and despite the hotel manager's quick remedy, I will not be returning to Halepuna Waikiki. One of the mornings she came to our table close to 11am reminding us to leave when there was another table of 4 ladies next to us talking away and enjoying themselves. She had the audacity to tell us, "Well, we made an exception for that table." Who does that? Who says things like that? Btw, that morning, the blinds stayed up. Hahaha. What a joke! Shame on you, MRS. GARG!!! read more

This is the new restaurant in Halepuna Hotel, a sister property of the Halekulani Hotel across the street. The chef is highly regarded, running his own restaurant after making a name as the chef at Orchids for many years. This location housed the island's 1st location of the touted Nobu's which no longer has a presence on Oahu. Unlike the ensuing iterations, this restaurant is operated independent from the hotel. Our stay package based on the 2023 package that I reserved includes a two-course breakfast with a choice of coffee or tea. My first meal here started with the pineapple (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=NwNtlTKBjoR_Q2Ml3CfL1A&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) with sea salt. My main was the "Mai Tai" pancakes (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=qIMSf23wlAKNylaBGg2wUQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); which comes with caramelized pineapple and coconut-rum essence. I enjoyed this as it had a mochi like texture and wasn't overly sweet. No need to comment on the pineapple since it's obviously locally grown as its sweetness paired well with the sea salt. The next day, I was intrigued by and tried the Shakshuka (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wY63g_4OMGkEzp_H6ZGqSg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), described as eggs in tomato sauce, feta and sourdough bread. Being a huge tomato fan, this blew me away, especially with that egg porn runny egg. My favorite of the four entrees that I tried. For my 1st course on my 3rd visit, I tried the papaya lime (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gAw8r0MZ7wkaxwxQZaGmhA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) which was okay as some papaya pieces were on the bland side. For my main, I had the Loco moco (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=k2aIC4EJOhPUs6twGJIlEQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), described as egg, beef & pork pork patty, Hamakua mushroom gravy, and Koshihikari rice. This is definitely an elevated version that I would have again. For my final breakfast this trip, I tried the Umi fried rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UoZ0L5g_fu45I0IbgkHscg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), seafood, bacon Koshihikari rice, egg, and Tsukemono. Because we had lunch engagements every day after these breakfasts, I chose the locally grown fruit for every meal. Being on the cool side weather wise steered me to have English breakfast tea on each visit. I really enjoyed the relaxed vibe and the ambiance of the restaurant, admiring the walls and how they are decorated. Big props to Autumn, Gary, and Bernadette for their friendly and efficient care for us in enjoying our meals. The biggest props go to Abby who mans the front of the house. It was an extreme pleasure meeting you and I wish we struck our conversation earlier during our stay. If you are dining here on a hotel meal package, do remember to tip your server. My snapshot visit here leads me to make a bookmark to make time for dinner on my next visit. read more

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Beautiful night out with my friends. Ambiance: Imagine a sophisticated dining space with a warm, inviting ambiance. The lighting is dim, casting a soft, golden glow that creates an intimate atmosphere. The tables are generously spaced, allowing for private conversations and a sense of seclusion. Food: Scallop Carpaccio, Cucumber Namasu, Dashi When combined, the scallop carpaccio, cucumber namasu, and dashi create a harmonious dish that is light, fresh, and full of nuanced flavors. The buttery scallops, crisp cucumber, and umami-rich dashi blend together to offer a sophisticated and well-balanced culinary experience. Abalone, Mushroom Crust, Sea Asparagus, Ogo The abalone with its tender meat, the crispy, savory mushroom crust, the refreshing and salty sea asparagus, and the briny ogo create a well-balanced and texturally diverse dish. Each component enhances the natural flavors of the others. Lobster, Shellfish Essence, Togarashi, Lemon The sweetness of the lobster, savory, umami of the essence, texture of the rice, hint of tangy with the lemon and mild, spicy, vibrancy of the togarashi made this dish one to savor. Chef, his wife, and our waitstaff made my birthday a wonderful night to remember. Can't wait to share the experience with more friends and family. read more

Umi By Vikram Garg - Lobster, Shellfish Essence, Togarashi, Lemon. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Umi serves seafood so bland you'll wonder if salt was against the policy. It's like paying fine-dining prices to eat someone's polite apology. For a place sitting in the Pacific, it's wild how the fish tastes like it's never met the ocean. Save yourself the disappointment -- go literally anywhere else on Oahu and you'll find more flavor, even at a gas station poke counter. Please note: our host/bartender and server (and drinks!) were lovely but the general manager was awful. read more

One of the best fine dining experiences we have had on this island, and I've lived here for 15 yrs. Beverage pairing was perfect, every bite was delicious, and timing of service was professional. After chatting with Abby, realizing it was consistent with Là Mer and Orchids. As chef Vikram has worked hard about two decades in Halekulani restaurant operations. Must try when visiting Oahu! read more

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We went there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and they made us feel so special. The ambiance was intimate and customer service was impeccable. We got the umi course and it was delish! Every course was familiar taste with a unique twist. It's a must for seafood lovers. The abalone was to die for good. I can't wait for us to go back. read more

Runs about 250 per person without drinks. About as perfect value in regard to taste presentation and ambiance. They have a very simple menu for carnivores and vegetarians so you don't have to think. Allow for about 2 hours for a five part course read more

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Don't be a schmuck.... This place is epic! Food is fantastic..... service is on point and the drinks are deep. Truly an amazing eating experience. Don't be an idiot.... Seek this place out. Cheers! read more

Umi By Vikram Garg - Kampachi with squid ink crustini - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had their NYE's set dinner menu. I am typically not a fan of Experimental menus. But this one blew me away. Everything tasted great and the service was very good. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed the hotel that Umi is located in and were able to have complimentary breakfast here during our stay and it was delicious! Our favorites were definitely the moco loco and the seafood fried rice. Each traditional hawaiian dish had a modern twist to it and it was lovely. The staff was very friendly and attentive, I would definitely go back even if I didn't stay in the halepuna again. read more

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I'm here for a conference in Honolulu. I can say hands down the service here was impeccable, the food was delicious, and the ambiance is lux. I ate here for breakfast twice. The first day I had the Croque Madame and today I had the Umi Fried Rice. Both were excellent! The Bloody Mary was prepared by the head chef both times - #chefskiss. Definitely try this upscale restaurant if you are in Honolulu. read more

Umi By Vikram Garg - Bloody Mary prepared by the head chef. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The two tasting menus we had were okay but not great. The chef really tried to make the presentation and food taste work, but the taste combination from ingredients and seasonings are just not impressive. For a 1-10 scale, I would rate: Food taste: 6 Food presentation: 7 Service: 7 Ambience: 6 (it's a decent place in a decent hotel but the ambience is rather plain and doesn't add to the dining experience) read more

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An extremely enjoyable birthday celebration at Umi by Vikram Garg began with his three interesting takes on a favorite Negroni, delicious! Followed by tasty selections from the Prelude Menu. Great atmosphere, interactive staff and great wine list! Mahalo! read more

Great ambiance in the Four Seasons...amazing dishes from the Chef! Service was top notch! We'll be sure to return when back to the Island.

Great staff, nice ambience, breakfast tasty (though expensive but this is expected). All this isn't enough to overcome being rudely treated (unprovoked) by the manager. I recommend this restaurant only if you have thick skin and would be okay having the same experience I did. Was a guest at this hotel and came down for an a la carte breakfast and to get some work done. A few guests were doing the same when I walked in. Ordered a coffee and fruit platter which were expensive ($20 total for both) and were great. Waitstaff was polite and friendly. Restaurant was about 50% occupied but emptied out as I worked and enjoyed my coffee and finished my meal. I continued to work quietly and enjoy my coffee (the waitstaff had cleared my fruit plate and restaurant emptied to about 30% full) the manager comes by (she was not present when I first sat down), identified herself as the manager (waitstaff wear white shirts while she was wearing a blue and white striped shirt) and stated matter-of-factly that this is a breakfast restaurant with a minimum $25 spend (not previously identified), and if I was just having coffee I could relocate to the bakery next door. While it was calm interaction, it was not hospitable with her statement that "this is a breakfast restaurant" and "just having coffee" ignoring that I had just eaten breakfast there, and if she really wanted me to meet a minimum a menu would have been nice to consider my options on how to meet her stated conditions. I don't really go on vacation to get into arguments (I also don't go on vacation to hospitality establishments to get treated without hospitality) so I just left. I know when I'm not wanted. My final spend including tax and 20% tip (for the great waitstaff service)? $24.95 (actual total is a bit higher since I tipped a bit more than 20%). (Oddly my experience differs from a Yelp review 3 weeks ago, where laptops working seemed commonplace at breakfast. Perhaps if the owners were present there would be a higher standard of care of guests). read more

Thank Chef! What an amazing awesome dinner you did for Jerilyn + Ananth Kumar Party. This was our first time trying Indian cuisine and it was delicious! Everything from the salad to dessert was unbelievable out of this world and amazing delicious. That smoked eggplant dip on naan bread was outstanding! Thank you so much! read more

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If you haven't had a meal here, you need to go. Our first time here we had brunch, our second meal is dinner and it is over the top phenomenal. We left ecstatic and raving about the dishes that were fused with many different flavors, aroma and cultures. Can't find the word accept .... brilliant fusion of flavors! Professional Service is a by gone era, but not at Umi, waiter, bus help, hostess, manager carried themselves with the highest professionalism I haven't experienced in a long time. Atmosphere is very mellow, not hustle and bustle type of restaurant, not loud and very relaxing you can enjoy your meal. Its a dimly light restaurant so bring your reading glasses and phone flashlight to see the menu. Let's start with cocktails, saw a whiskey I love, they said I can have it anyway I want (highball, straight, etc) and if I don't like it they will redo. They didn't disappoint, they recreated the drink for me and it was exactly as I wanted it. Menu is organized and they even have tasting menus. We did one tasting menu and ala carte for the other meals. For our tasting menu we ordered Curry Dinner this was a 4 course meal: 1) Arugula, Onion Tempura, Tamarind Vinaigrette, 2) Curry Seafood, Raita, Hot Sauce, 3) Rice, Koshihikari, 4) Mango Popsicle, Rose Yogurt, Pistachio, Bling its was like a large plate lunch very filling. Each dish was carefully plated and the curry taste was out of this world, can't describe accept so so so good. For the ala carte we ordered First: Oysters, Scallops....Second: Popcorn Soup (a must try, have the wait help explain the process and you won't believe the final product taste, we slurped it down quickly and had Abalone (this was so delicately prepared, it was precut under the sauce, amazing ....Main: Monchong and King Ora Salmon both were delish, but the Monchong was the winner the miso crust we've never had before and it was so well prepared. Both fish were so moist and cooked to perfection. Dessert we had the Brown Butter Sundae, mango popsicle (this is a must, never had a upscale popsicle like this before, creamy and not sweet, but can taste all the flavors of the mango, rose, pistacio) and my husband had a special dessert not on menu (reserved only for special occassions) it was a hard covered chocolate with mousse on the inside (phenominal, my husband was scrapping the plate). Overall 5+++ stars for this recent Ilima Award recipient. Chef truely deserves the critic choice award, his food is bringing fine dining back with a flair of flavor. Did I mention the manager and chef stopped by to see how things were going? Now that is unexpected "service", if more restaurants paid attention to their patrons, can you imagine all the happy diners. Umi is top notch! read more

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This was supposed to be my engagement+anniversary dinner with my partner but very bad experience. May be our expectation was so high reading reviews. First turn off was the fact that they tell us they have a full bar and we asked for pina colada, and they said they can do it, but comes back after several minutes telling us that there's no blender. And then the waiter pissed us off mentioning that whatever is printed on the set menu about the ribeye, they won't serve us that and will be able to do a cheaper cut, but we can order ribeye separately for more money. It felt such a scam. And the server was being extremely rude and not able to tell us the exact reason why we being given fake menu which is not correct. And then I ordered the curry set menu, and the curry which came out was very basic, and rubbery chicken. Was expecting better than what I can cook with my limited knowledge. My partner ordered the branzino and that had no flavor too. One thing which they did right was they got us a separate dessert saying happy anniversary. But no one in the staff said anything or wished us anything, not even our server wished us. It felt a very mechanical gesture. So overall it was not the best experience I expected for my engagement. I did message the chef on instagram to let him know how terrible I felt but no response as well. So would not recommend to anyone. read more

My husband and I were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and chose what was for us a new experience - the Umi at the posh Halekulani's sister space Halepuna. Even as we sat we noticed that there would be no privacy - and the loud tables filled the restaurant with their conversations. The ambience wasn't good - dark and soulless. I am vegetarian and my husband a pescatarian. We thought Umi with its chef would be a good option for us. Speaking for myself, the vegetarian options were minimal and lacking in creativity. I started with the arugula salad with tamarind vinaigrette. I am a good cook and host a lot. This dish was a disappointment as the leaves were soaked in the dressing and the tartness was overwhelming. A few onion tempuras on top broke the monotony but weren't enough to save the dish. The soup was interesting - puffed corn and lotus root. Our waiter had forgotten that we were splitting the soup and so brought it over in one dish which had to be sent back to be re-served in two portions. My main course was a beet risotto with cream and cheese. This was alright although not spectacular. My husband's first course of scallops and main course of salmon were good he said but he too did not appreciate the service level. We decided to skip dessert at the restaurant and go celebrate our anniversary with a gelato nearby. What was most disappointing, as I said, was the service. Very very poor. Low energy. No engagement at all. Double Thumbs down!! We will not be returning! read more

The ambiance and the service were amazing. The price point was not bad, I've paid more for sushi dinners and been less amazed. Our group mostly got the tasting menu to make it easy. The scallop and cucumber starter wasn't to my liking, but it was interesting. I could only handle a couple bites before the bitterness took over so I didn't clear my plate. In their defense, I was drinking late the previous night and still a little hungover. They were kind enough to serve us some smoked oysters which the table liked. I'm not big on oysters, but the folks that did didn't hesitate to eat my piece. In addition to the set menu, we opted to order the Popcorn soup - which was surprising, delicious, and refreshing. I could eat that all the time. It tasted like popcorn! (It's in the name!) The Kona abalone was *chefs kiss*! I am not even an abalone fan and I loved it. Our table ordered additional servings of it. It was not too fishy, not too chewy, soft, extremely warm, and had a great umami in the crust on top. The Lobster tail with 'forbidden rice' was simply delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and I'm not sure what was in the seafood essence but the overall dish was great. The main course- we had the option of Ribeye vs Tenderloin. I opted for the tenderloin- the tenderloin was ridiculously soft, perfectly cooked, and the soy-pepper sauce was to die for. I could drink it. The okra tempura - delicious. The mash was good, but a little thick for someone who is recovering from alcohol night. For dessert, I got the SUNDAE - toffee, nuts, fudge, and ice cream. It was a combination of everything I like for dessert. Some of the party got the "UMI" which had chocolate pebbles (they looked like rocks), green tea sponge cake, and was very interesting, but ultimately everyone really favored the mango popsicle. And last but not least- they have a hot sauce that is tasty AND spicy! One of our friends got the chicken curry menu and it was really good! We will be back for more! read more

This place is amazing and the chef's wife was wonderful. The food has flavors that I can't explain. My husband and I enjoyed the tar tar, arugula, ribeye, several deserts, but let me talk about my dish, the king ora salmon, salmon was cooked to perfection and the tobiko on the onion with the sauce and the eggplant was unreal! The service is attentive and pleasant, we never had to call the waiter over, he was on top of everything. The ambiance is relaxing and romantic. We had a wonderful time and are planning to go back for breakfast! read more

Umi By Vikram Garg - Special desert we weren't expecting :) - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing new restaurant! Service was excellent, food delicious. The chef Vikram introduced himself and also made an excellent wine pairing suggestion for me with the fish I ordered . I'm a knowledgeable wine drinker and their wine selection is great. I'm not a crazy dessert person and I had the best dessert i think I've ever had. If you like the taste of mango, get the popsicle!! Also, my kids enjoyed the Keikei steak and other had the pasta (very buttery so go light on that if you aren't into major butter sauce, I personally thought it was delish. What a great new addition to the restaurants in the Waikiki area. Relaxing ambiance with great food and service! Def will be back read more

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We came down for breakfast here from the attached hotel and had the best experience! The ambiance, food and service was excellent. We ordered the French toast- it was incredible. It was made using baguette, the traditional way. We also ordered the Ros omelette, which was also delicious. Very excited to come back. read more

Service was ok, food was on par with Maui Brewing Company, but the decor was splendid. This is a great place to go if you're not really hungry you just wanna sit around in a beautiful space and not be bothered by anyone. read more

Food is solid, the experience is not. If you want fine dining it's not here. Apologies to Chef but it's a hotel dining room. It's not a fine dining experience but like a Marriott hotel restaurant. The food was exquisite but the experience was regrettable. You need a key to use the restroom. My key didn't work I had to get a maintenance man then returned to the table that had been reset! The server was nice but served the food and drinks with wrong descriptions. I could go on but there are many more places for this level of coin for a better experience. read more

Tried this place for brunch and dinner while visiting Honolulu and it's established itself as one of my favorite restaurants in Hawaii. It's located in the Halepuna hotel in Waikiki. The dishes are so well prepared with very high quality ingredients and lots of attention to detail in preparation and presentation. There wasn't a single bad dish we had during our dining experiences here. I absolutely recommend coming here for dinner. The service is top notch and all the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. This is a place that we'll be coming to every time we visit Oahu. read more

OFF THE CHARTS outstanding! Perfect in every respect. We shared UMI tasting menu with wine pairings. Every course was outstanding. From the tasting menu - Scallop Carpaccio, Cucumber Namasu, Dashi Abalone, Mushroom Crust, Sea Asparagus, Ogo obster, Shellfish Essence, Togarashi, Lemon Ribeye, Koji, Okra Tempura, Soy-Pepper Sauce Rice, Koshihikari 'UMI' Black Sesame, Ginger, Butterfly Pea, Matcha Sponge. Each wine pairing was equally exceptional. Fast, friendly service with each course and each wine pairing properly explained. Everyone there was friendly and helpful - ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! read more

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Vikram is a masterful chef. His food can be rich- but it is an experience you will not forget. My sister-in-law and I both have dietary restrictions/ the restaurant went over the menu with us and had suggestions. Very pleased. We returned for the breakfast. Enjoyed that as well. Stopped by the Halekulani bakery on the way out (right next door). Another must have. read more

Food was fabulous. The highlights were the abalone appetizer with mushroom crust and main course scallops with foie gras gyoza. We had to try the signature UMI dessert, but my favorite was the Pavlova with crunchy meringue and the sweet/sour of the lilikoi and mango. Service was excellent. They no longer have the rice pots from the online menu. Rice is now included with the main dish. The night we went they were out of the monchong and were substituting with mahi mahi. Note: They don't have their liquor license yet, so BYOB. Glass fee is $12 per person. read more

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Amazing restaurant for breakfast and dinner. The food quality and dishes are superb! If you're staying at the Halepuna or Halekulani, you must try their breakfast! read more

Umi By Vikram Garg - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Went for breakfast, got seated and ordered at 8:40, and we still hadn't gotten our food by 9:20. First time I've walked out of a restaurant after ordering. Eggs and toast should't take 40min. read more