No, I'm not planning to bore you with the evolution of the earth. The Big Bang Theory - the signature dish prepared by the Chef right in front of you, which costs Rs. 1750, was one of the major reasons for Umame being on my wishlist. Having been to Joss before and experiencing one of the worst dining experiences, I was really hoping Umame would make me change my mind about them.
Ambience -
Umame, a fine dine restaurant, is one where you can come for a family get together, or a Sunday brunch, or when you're in the celebratory splurging mood. Good lighting, spacious seating, soft furnishing and a really niche crowd can be the recipe for a good conservation over your meal.
Service -
The service was remarkable. One thing I really liked was that they weren't rushing into anything, they let us take our time and let us enjoy our food peacefully without any distractions or any waiter hovering over our table.Food -
We called for the Vegetarian Edamame rolls and the Big Bang theory. Thankfully, we didn't call for anything else as the dessert was massive and must be ordered in the presence of 3-4 people with a good appetite and a taste for sweet stuff. The vegetarian edamame sushi was layered with spicy mayo and served with a handful of wasabi, thus proving the myth that sushi is always bland, false.
- Edamame Sushi rolls -
People often laugh off the idea of vegetarian sushi rolls as they feel it loses its essence, sushi means meat, etc etc. These edamame sushi rolls with a serving of wasabi were just beyond brilliant. The serving consisting of 8 rolls was wiped clean within minutes of arriving. The consistency, texture and flavors of these rolls were just perfect and left us craving for more.
The Big Bang theory was a story, an experience in itself. The signature dessert is prepared live in front of you by the Chef and narrated with a back story. The Big Bang Theory, as the name suggests, is how the description of how the entire galaxy came into being.
- The Big Bang Theory -
The Big Bang theory was a story, an experience in itself. The signature dessert is prepared live in front of you by the Chef and narrated with a back story. The Big Bang Theory, as the name suggests, is how the description of how the entire galaxy came into being.
The above pictures show the various stages of the dessert. Each one having a different flavor and representing a different part of the galaxy. For eg, cocoa powder was the stardust, berries were the stars, the orbits were made of chocolate, caramel and blueberry sauces. The huge centerpiece which was the sun, was made up of soya powder, cheesecake, ice cream and blueberry compote. It was a task to complete this dessert and we were thanking our lucky stars for ordering for more food before this.
This dessert is a visual treat and must be had by the people who love food that speaks to them. For 1750, the presentation is beautiful, the quantity is humongous, and the experience is enriching, unforgettable, innovative and really quirky.
However, we were tad bit disappointed with the taste. We're not saying that it was all show and no taste. The taste was decent and the different flavors were really fascinating and added a surprise element every time you snuck your spoon into the glorious mess. Albeit, we would've preferred a lot more of the cheesecake and the ice cream bit as the entire cover of the sun, which was made of soya powder was hardened and therefore, the texture was not distributed well.
Nonetheless, it was a great experience. You can watch the video of how the entire dessert was made below -
Keep Gobbling!
