ABOUT US
Kimikai Umami House is a modern Asian inspired dining concept shaped by the legend of Kimikai, a woman whose life was lived between two worlds.
To most, she was known as a refined spice trader, moving across Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and India collecting flavours, techniques, and rare ingredients. Her travels shaped her palate, her home, and the dishes that tell her story.
But the spice trade was only her disguise.
Beneath the markets and ports ran a quieter network of routes, symbols, and hidden exchanges. Kimikai learned to move through both worlds, openly and in shadow, with equal elegance. That duality, warmth and secrecy, refinement and danger, is the soul of Kimikai.
Our culinary philosophy is built on craft and umami. The menu is designed like a travel journal, with each dish inspired by a route, a city, or a technique collected along the way. Expect bold flavours balanced with precision, dishes made for sharing, and signatures that feel both modern and timeless.
The space mirrors her story. The main areas feel warm and welcoming, with textured surfaces, rich woods, and subtle cues drawn from Asian markets and trade routes.
As the night unfolds, hidden nooks reveal themselves through deeper lighting, plush corners, and carved screens, creating a sense of discovery without ever feeling staged.
Kimikai is not just a restaurant. It is a world you step into. A place where the routes are tasted, the details are noticed, and every visit feels like finding something new.