Now Open: At Umami House, the Folks Behind Soul Burger Have Brought Umami-Infused Burgers to Randwick
This brand-new venue is dedicated to a unique twist on the traditional burg — each handmade daily, and carefully infused with shiitake and special umami seasoning.
Introducing Umami House; a brand-new burger venue centred around the fifth taste, umami. Located at The Spot on the site of owner Amit Tewari's previous viral restaurant, Soul Burger, this is the latest from the seasoned burger aficionado.
A staple in Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisines, umami remains under-appreciated when it comes to burgers. "Sydney's burger scene is thriving, but I really wanted to offer something unique that people haven't experienced before," says Tewari. "Umami stood out as the missing flavour."
Umami translates to 'delicious savoury taste' in Japanese and is naturally found in many popular foods, like tomatoes, truffles, mushrooms and aged cheese. At Umami House, this means a unique twist on the traditional burger – each handmade daily, and carefully infused with shiitake and Umami House's special seasoning.
"We worked with beef and mushroom experts to create something that's rich in flavour but which doesn't leave you feeling too heavy afterwards," says Tewari. "By infusing shiitake, the burgers remain moist and decadent with each bite. The shiitake locks in the juiciness that's often lost when meat is cooked on its own, while the house-made umami seasoning works to enhance the crisp, caramelised crust, creating an amazing mouth feel."
You'll find the handmade beef patty in four of the six options on the Umami House menu: the Umami Classic, Truffle Shuffle, Smashed Cheese and the Umami Bacon. Joining them are two vegetarian options, of which the Shroomami is a standout – made with mushroom stuffed with oozing muenster and aged cheddar. Meanwhile, the Plant-mami is a plant-based version of the Umami Classic.
Round out your feast with parmesan and truffle fries, and cold beer on tap – all served up fast and at affordable prices. That way, you'll be 100% ready to settle in for a flick at The Ritz, which is just up the road.
Umami House is at 49 Perouse Rd, Randwick, and opens from 11:30am-9:30pm Sunday to Thursday, and 11:30am-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Check out the website for more information.
