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— UMAI // @umai.sg [invite]

From the team behind the popular @omote.sg, we got to try out their creative udon bowls.

Here’s what we ordered —
• Signature Miso Carbonara
A rich and creamy bowl topped with black pork, bacon and duck. The meat was so tender and really went well with the creamy, cheesy sauce.

• Mediterranean
Came with a really generous portion of eel, together with Kurobuta pork, squid and tiger prawn. The kabayaki oyster sauce gave the dish a nice savoury flavour, with the eel being the highlight.

• Niku Sukiyaki
This was surprisingly addictive! Despite the lighter colour, the seasoning was really flavourful and went nicely with the beef. A rather refreshing dish as it served chilled.

• Truffle Tako
The truffle smell was quite strong when it came, although the truffle taste was more subtle. The octopus was triple-fried and had a nice chew.

• Pari Pari Chicken
The chicken was crispy and coated in a honey soy garlic sauce. This was really packed with garlic, so definitely for those who enjoy a stronger garlic flavour.

• Charred Chicken Wings
Loved that these were boneless, which made them really easy to eat. Simple but good, with a nice tanginess from the lemon zest.|

• Kiwi Highball
A refreshing drink with a light kiwi sweetness, while the soda kept it crisp and easy to drink.

• Lychee Ginjyo Martini
Fruity and refreshing with a noticeable lychee flavour. Came with fresh lychees too, which was a nice touch.

Thank you to the ever so wonderful team for the invite & great service! 🤍

#sg #sgeats #sgfoodies #udon taken in Umai Artisanal Udon Bar by @umai.sg

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my new fav udon spot 🍜🤤✨

📍Umai Artisanal Udon Bar (@umai.sg)

finally got to try @umai.sg after eyeing their noodles since forever!!! if you’re an udon lover, this is definitely one to add to your list 🥹🍜!

they specialise in artisanal udon with both classic and creative flavours, and there are 2 types of udon to try — Sanuki (thin & smooth) and Hoto (broad & flat). my personal pick will definitely be the Hoto as i LOVE how chewy their noodles are; sooo satisfying 😋😋!

here’s what we tried:

🥓 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐨 ($𝟏𝟓): each piece, with a nice char was fatty, juicy, smoky!

🍤 𝐄𝐛𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 ($𝟏𝟑): juicy prawns coated in a creamy mayo sauce!

🍝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐚 ($𝟏𝟗): the star of the show!! one of their signatures and definitely for the creamy noodle lovers!! the sauce was rich, creamy and savoury! it also came w/ a 72-hour slow-cooked black pork, which was so tender and delicious. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH.

🍜 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢 ($𝟏𝟔): surprisingly also SO GOOD! i loved the contrast of the cold, chewy udon with crispy tempura! refreshing and light, but the chilled katsuo tsuyu sauce hits the spot w/ umaminess! I LOVEEE.

🥃 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 ($𝟏𝟎) & 🍸 𝐋𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐲𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢 ($𝟏𝟎): both were really nice and honestly such a steal at just $10 each!!

overall, their udon really impressed — i especially loved the thick and chewy noodle texture 🍜✨!

they currently have 2 outlets — Guoco Midtown & Lentor Modern! go check them out for your next udon craving 🫶~

— #breadiexcollab taken in Lentor Modern by @umai.sg

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📍 Lentor, @umai.sg

It’s been a long time since I last visited Umai Udon! But this time, I finally checked out their latest outlet at Lentor Modern 🤭

Since I was at Lentor, I had to try their Lentor Special Kamatama Series 🍜✨

Tempura Kamatama [$18] 🌟 9.5/10
Wow, the sauce was SO good! It came with nori butter with tasted abit like truffle, lots of seaweed 🤤 The egg yolk made it extra creamy, while the pollock roe added a nice burst of texture and umami. They were also super generous with the tempura! My only complaint was that the tempura prawn was slightly overcooked.

Signature Miso Carbonara [$24.50] 🌟 7.5/10
Came with a huge slab of black pork that they slow-cooked for 72 hours, plus bits of bacon. Super creamy! It was little jelat towards the end, and the sauce was slightly too salty for my liking. Still not bad if you’re looking to try an interesting fusion twist ;)

#sgfood #sgfoodie #sgeats #sgjapanesefood by @umai.sg

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3 months ago

📍Umai Artisanal Udon Bar (Lentor Modern)

At @umai.sg ‘s 2nd outlet at @lentormodernsg — boosting an extensive menu of fusion-inspired udon dishes with a creative twist + fresh and chewy noodles! ✨ Here’s what I tried:

🍜𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙒𝙤𝙠 𝙐𝙙𝙤𝙣 ($23)
My favorite item on the table! The wok flavor was so strong, and every bite was peppery and umami. I enjoyed the thinner, chewy Sanuki udon with the crunchy cabbage, onions, seared kurobuta pork, and fresh seafood (squid, tiger prawn, unagi) 😮‍💨 I really enjoyed the bold and fiery flavors here!
⭐️8/10

🍥𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙡𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙤 ($19)
Some hits and misses here — the grilled teriyaki salmon fillet was deliciously moist and tender with a sweet teriyaki hint. The hoto udon reminded me of banmian and had a thick, chewy mouthfeel. However, the creme de Parmesan sauce was a little underwhelming as it tasted flat (alike canned Alfredo sauce oopsie). Maybe their signature carbonara would be a better cream-based option!
⭐️6.5/10

🦑 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙮 𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 ($16)
So crispy it took some effort to bite through (not complaining tho). The tangy & creamy yuzu mayo on the side complemented nicely with the squid!
⭐️7.5/10

🍤 𝘿𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙥 ($13)
This tasted exactly like its description — crispy prawns in a spicy cream sauce. Nothing mindblowing, but i liked how well-battered and crunchy each piece was 🤣
⭐️7/10

For drinks, the 𝙄𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙖 ($4) was on the sweeter side, while the 𝙂𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 ($10) made with Double Shot Suntory Kakubin and ginger ale was really strong on the alcohol.

TLDR — @umai.sg is worth checking out for all kinds of udons in various styles (there’s something for everyone) 🤩 I will be back for more! Also scroll to the end for the cutest bib 🐧 taken in Lentor Modern by Guocoland by @umai.sg

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📍 𝘜𝘮𝘢𝘪

If you’re looking for a twist on traditional udon, @umai.sg has just opened their newest outlet at Lentor Modern! 🍜✨

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥:
🍜 (𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞) 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐚 ($𝟏𝟖) - Crispy prawn & vegetables, nori kombu butter, shiso perilla leaves and fresh mentaiko roe
🍜 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐮 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐢 ($𝟏𝟓) - Prime beef sukiyaki, poached niku-dashi, chilled katsuo tsuyu
🍤 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩 ($𝟏𝟑) - Crispy tiger prawns with spicy cream sauce
🍗 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝗪𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 ($𝟏𝟐) - Hand-trimmed wings with lemon zest
🍸 𝐊𝐢𝐰𝐢 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 ($𝟏𝟎) - Double shot Suntory Kakubin, fresh kiwi & soda

Every dish was packed with flavour, and I loved how each had its own unique twist! 🤤 The udon was incredibly chewy (just how I like it 😮‍💨), and my absolute favourite had to be the Tempura Kamatama. The combination of crispy tempura, rich nori kombu butter and fresh mentaiko created such an umami-packed bite that I’m honestly still thinking about it HAHA The Dynamite Shrimp is perfect for sharing, with each crispy tiger prawn generously coated in a creamy spicy sauce 🌶️🍤 The Charred Chicken Wings were surprisingly good too! The hint of lemon zest added a refreshing touch without overpowering the chicken. My only small gripe was that the portions felt a little on the smaller side for the price 😬

Overall, I had a really enjoyable meal at @! Have been to their Guoco Midtown outlet a few times before and have always loved their udon!! 🤭 Save this spot for your next udon craving!

Thank you @umai.sg for the kind invite! 🥰 taken in Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர் by @umai.sg

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3 months ago

Umai just landed at Lentor Modern! 🍜

Their menu is quite extensive with modern, western and local takes on udon, and there’s also a Kamatama series that’s only available at the Lentor branch. Really wanted to try one from each series but there just wasn’t enough tummy space for all of that 🥲

After much deliberation, this is what we got:
🍤 Ten-Mori: the tempura was SO light and crispy, tiger prawn came out clean without being too greasy

🌶 Spicy Basil Pork: minced pork in a tamanegi and oyster sauce, the thick and flat hoto udon was a good choice here since it has a bigger surface area to soak up the sauce

🔥 Barbecue Tontoro: chargrilled iberico pork, the char was really nice and the tontoro cubes had a nice bite to them, just heads up it’s a bit fatty so maybe share this one

🍗 Charred Chicken Wings: mid wings with no bones, plus a nice hint of lemon zest running through. personally felt it was priced slightly higher than i expected for the portion, though the no-bones prep does make it easier to eat

#sgfoodies #foodiefinds #japanesefood #japanesefusion #foodbeancollab by @umai.sg

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𝑼𝒎𝒂𝒊 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑼𝒅𝒐𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒓 is a restaurant that serves unique twists on the traditional udons. Taking over the space previously held by Nolita, Umai has opened up their 2nd outlet at Lentor MRT station.

My favourite dish here was the 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐚 that used seaweed butter to impart an umami seafoody flavour to the udon. It was so seafoody that it reminded me of the seafood pastas from Nolita. I also got the 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 featuring a whole salmon fillet glazed with teriyaki sauce sitting on a bed of udon tossed in their Alfredo sauce and bacon bits. Personally, I felt that the flavours here were quite flat but the salmon made up for it. If you’re looking for something with a twist, I’d recommend their best selling 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙐𝙙𝙤𝙣 instead.

For the sides, I got the 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐲 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬 which featured deep fried squid with a side of yuzu mayo and the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 which was deep fried chicken in honey soy garlic sauce.

If you’re in the Lentor area and you’re looking for some udon places, you know have access to Umai. And make sure you order their Tempura Kamatama!

Address:
Umai Artisanal Udon Bar
Lentor Modern
1 Lentor Central, unit 01-44
Singapore 788887 taken in Lentor Modern by @umai.sg

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🍜 found this super cozy and modern udon bar in lentor! the vibes inside umai are rlly nice and cozy, making it a great spot for a modern japanese meal. we rlly enjoyed the overall experience here and the food was spot on

🍽️ verdict: 7.5/10 worth the ccheat! 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♂️

signature miso carbonara 8/10 - $24.70 🥓
the udon noodles were so bouncy and chewy, and the plating was rlly excellent. it comes with slow-cooked black pork that’s super tender and not too fatty, mixed with pecorino and parmesan for a nice creamy texture. the smoked bacon added a gd crunchy and salty bite to the whole dish!

kamatama don 8/10 - $18.00 🥚
this was such an elevated dish with nori kombu butter and fresh mentaiko roe that made everything taste so flavorful. it’s packed with tempura bits, a poached egg, and battered eggplant that mixes so well with the bouncy noodles. the roe inside rlly made for a v nice experience and added a gd burst of flavor to every bite

dynamite shrimp 7/10 - $13.00 🍤
these crispy tiger prawns come with a spicy cream sauce and the portion size was quite adequate. the seasoning was nice and it tasted v decent overall for a side dish. it’s a gd option if u want something crispy and creamy to pair with your udon mains!

barbecue tontoro 6.5/10 - $15.00 🐖
this char-grilled iberico pork had a rlly nice charred taste and the meat itself was v tender. we felt it was a bit too fatty for our liking even though the teppanyaki sauce was quite flavorful. it’s definitely a decadent dish if u love something packed with rich flavor, but just a bit too oily for us

☀️ opening hours: mon to sun 11:30am – 2pm, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 nearest mrt: lentor
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📍umai (lentor modern)

conveniently located right above lentor mrt, is a crowd favourite udon spot serving up the most unique fusion udon flavours!

and... you'll have to head to lentor to try their outlet exclusive kamatama series ⭐️

here's what filled our table:
- tempura kamatama
this bowl is topped with a couple pieces of ebi & eggplant tempura. i was so in love w/ the umami-ness from the konbu butter, which almost had truffle notes. dry udon lovers you'll have to try this!

- mediterranean
this item is perfect for seafood lovers, as each bowl is packed with squid, shrimp, and of course the generous slice of unagi 😋 the udon really had wok-hey!!

overall, i was super in love w/ the umai's signature udon texture! it was chewy and had a good bite (coming from someone who really loves their al dente noodles!!) 😆

- mentaiyaki gyoza
this was my fav side! soso generously topped with the slightly savoury mentaiko sauce which is aburi-ed to bring out the char. the gyoza itself was pretty standard though!

- barbecue tontoro
even as someone who doesn't gravitate towards fattier cuts, this was incredibly well-done! i also loved the slight sweetness from teppanyaki sauce that coated it.

each bowl of udon averages at below $20, so if you need a casual dinner spot, you know where to go! thank you for letting me try out your new items and congrats on your launch @umai.sg 🤍

soooo... your neighbourhood just got an upgrade with @umai.sg 🫶

[invite #boliaate] taken in Lentor Modern by @umai.sg

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The VIRAL Udon Bar downtown just NEWLY OPENED at Lentor Modern‼️🍜💞

📍Umai Artisanal Udon Bar @umai.sg
[invite 💌]

At Umai, the udon was SO CHEWY & SMOOTH!! I was also pleasantly surprised at how affordable the food was. Here's what I recommend ⬇️

Signature Carbonara ⭐️⭐️ | SGD 19
For LESS THAN $20, you get a HUGE slab of slow cooked black pork on your carbonara alongside MORE bacon & duck on your plate. This was mind blowing, the pork was slightly candied, melted in my mouth and was the perfect ratio of fat and lean meat. Surprisingly, the whole dish wasn’t too salty! (This was much better than udon shin imo... 😛)

Tempura Kamatama (Lentor Modern special! 🍜) | SGD 18 ⭐️⭐️
My bowl came with two pieces of ebi fry & one eggplant tempura, which were crispy on the outside and went great with the dipping sauce. The noodles were SO UMAMI - a mix of the saltiness from the nori and mentaiko without any overpowering the other. My mom loved how unique this tasted! Highly recommend the Kamatama series for the heavy flavour lovers! ❤️‍🔥

Charred Chicken Wings ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | SGD 12, 4 pc
This side is a MUST GET! First of all, the chicken wings were BONELESS😍 Eat without dirtying your hands! Flavour wise: salty, a honey-like sweetness and tangy from the lemon slices, I find myself reaching for it again.

Dynamite Shrimp | SGD 13
This however, was only slightly disappointing. It just tasted like spicy fried shrimp to me, nothing unique or unusual to point out. Shrimp lovers may enjoy this, but I’d try other sides instead of this 🍤

Alcohol | SGD 10
We tried the Lychee Ginjyo Martini and Zesty Lime Gin. Both were not strong, but a good price for cocktails! If I had to nitpick, the lychee martini didn’t quite look like the picture 🤣 but tasted nice! A spot for girls/date night.

In conclusion, I’d DEFINITELY BE BACK ✅ at Umai to try their other interesting Udon options! 🍜 The staff were lovely and attentive, and ambience was great! ☺️

Thank you @umai.sg for having me and the warm hospitality 💞

Umai Artisanal Udon Bar (Lentor)
1 Lentor Central, #01-44
Lentor Modern S 788887
🚇: Lentor Exit 1 taken in Lentor Modern by @umai.sg

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POV: Singapore’s favourite udon bar just opened in Lentor and there’s an outlet exclusive you need to try.

@umai.sg is opening its newest outlet tomorrow, bringing along The Kamatama Series, available only at Lentor.

The star for me was definitely the Tempura Kamatama with Nori Butter. The creamy nori butter coated every strand of chewy udon, while the crispy tempura added the perfect contrast in texture.

The Signature Carbonara was another standout. Rich, creamy and indulgent without being cloying, with thick, juicy bacon that stole the show.

But the biggest surprise? The Chilli Pan Mee. One mouthful was all it took to get me hooked. It packs a punch with just the right amount of spice, and I couldn’t stop going back for more.

Every bowl comes with UMAI’s signature chewy udon that has an amazing bite, making every dish incredibly satisfying.

Opening tomorrow at Lentor.

📍1 Lentor Central, 01-44
Singapore 788887

#Udon #Carbonara #Liftingnoodles #Tempura #Mentaiko taken in Lentor Modern by Guocoland by @umai.sg

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The viral udon spot at Guoco Midtown has officially opened its second outlet at @lentormodernsg! 🍜✨

Good news for those in the North—you can now enjoy @umai.sg’s artisanal udon without making the trip to the CBD.

Here’s what we tried:
⭐ Lentor-exclusive Tempura Kamatama — tossed in rich kombu butter with silky egg yolk, shrimp mentaiko roe and crispy tempura. A must-order!
🌶️ Crowd-favourite Chilli Pan Mee
🍝 Signature Carbonara
❄️ Smokey Kurobuta Cold Udon — perfect for Singapore’s warm weather
🌽 Corn Pepperonino
🍗 Boneless Chicken Wings
🍸 Kiwi Highball & Lychee Ginchao Martini

📍 UMAI @ Lentor Modern
🗓️ Officially opens 11 July 2026 (at night)

Who’s heading down this weekend? 👀👇

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