Umami - Trattoria Giapponese

Name: Umami - Trattoria Giapponese
Address: Rome
Price range: €1 - €38

Welcome to Umami The Japanese world is an infinite journey between reality and fantasy, a fantastic way to embark on it is through cuisine Claudio Farinelli

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ZENSAI

Appetizers

Sumeshi Rice Bowl

Ciotola di Riso Sumeshi

Seasoned rice and sesame

A bowl of Japanese white rice seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt (sumeshi), typical of sushi. It has a slightly sour and sweet taste. It pairs well with other dishes or to cleanse the palate.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Goma Wakame

Wakame seaweed salad with sesame (wakame seaweed, SESAME, SOY, oil, chili, salt)

Seaweed salad dressed with sesame oil and spices. It has a crunchy and slippery texture with a sweet and savory flavor. A light and refreshing classic Japanese appetizer.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Edamame

Steamed green soybeans (SOYbeans, salt)

Boiled or steamed young soybeans, salted. Eaten by squeezing the pod with your teeth to release the beans inside. A simple, healthy, and very popular snack.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Tako Su

Salad of wakame seaweed, octopus, shiso, and cucumbers, dressed with fresh yuzu juice (SHELLFISH, Wakame seaweed, yuzu, sugar)

A fresh salad based on octopus and cucumbers marinated in vinegar and yuzu citrus. It has a pungent, citrusy taste with varied textures. Perfect for stimulating the appetite before the main course.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Renkon Chips

Chips di Renkon

Crispy fried lotus root chips (Lotus, WHEAT, salt, sunflower seed oil)

Thin slices of lotus root fried until crispy. Similar to potato chips but with a characteristic floral shape and a more earthy flavor. A crunchy and light snack.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Cucumber and sesame sunomono

Sunomono di cetriolo e sesamo

Cucumber salad marinated in rice vinegar, salt, sugar, sesame, soy (Cucumbers, rice vinegar, salt, sugar, SESAME, SOY)

Salad of thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a sweet and sour vinegar dressing. Fresh, crunchy, and light. Ideal for refreshing the palate between richer courses.

€4 ≈ $5.00

GYOZA

Japanese Dumplings

Vegan

Vegani

4 pcs - Hokkaido pumpkin, shiitake mushroom, and tofu dumplings (dumplings#, Napa cabbage, pumpkin, MUSHROOMS, tofu, spring onion, garlic, SOY, SESAME oil, salt, pepper, ginger)

Japanese dumplings filled with vegetables and tofu, typically pan-fried. The wrapper is thin, and the filling is savory and soft. Enjoyed by dipping them in a soy and vinegar sauce.

€7 ≈ $8.00

With Fish

Con Pesce

4 pcs - Pan-fried Japanese dumplings with fresh pink shrimp filling (dumplings#, CRUSTACEANS, taro, spring onion, SOY, GLUTEN, SESAME, salt, garlic, ginger, pepper)

Pan-fried dumplings (Gyoza) filled with shrimp. Crispy outside and juicy inside. Served hot, usually accompanied by a specific gyoza sauce.

€7 ≈ $8.00

With Meat

Con Carne

4 pcs - Pan-fried Japanese dumplings with pork and spring onion filling (dumplings#, Pork, napa cabbage, spring onion, ginger, GLUTEN, garlic, SESAME, SOY, salt, pepper)

Classic Japanese dumplings filled with minced pork and spices. Pan-frying gives a crispy base while the top remains soft from steaming. Rich in umami flavor.

€7 ≈ $8.00

BUN

Steamed Buns

Chashu Bun

2 pcs. - Buns filled with Kakuni-style pork belly and Pak choi (Pork, ginger, pak choi, SESAME, MILK, sunflower seed oil, salt, GLUTEN, yeast, SOY, mirin, sake, CEREALS)

Soft steamed buns filled with tender braised pork belly (Kakuni). The bun is fluffy and slightly sweet, contrasting with the savory filling. Eaten by hand.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Yasai Bun

2 pcs. - Buns with Shiitake mushrooms, pumpkin tempura, and hoisin sauce (Pumpkin, shimeji mushrooms, SOY, MILK, CEREALS, SESAME, GLUTEN, garlic, mirin, sake, sunflower seed oil)

Vegetarian version of the steamed bun, with a filling of fried tempura vegetables and savory sauce. The soft texture of the bun envelops the crispiness of the tempura. A tasty and satisfying option.

€8 ≈ $9.00

HIBACHI GRILL

Japanese Grill

Tsukune

2 pcs. - Juicy skewers of chicken breast and spring onion, cooked in broth and then grilled with tare sauce (Chicken, spring onion, SOY, GLUTEN, salt, pepper)

Chicken meatballs skewered and grilled. Glazed with a sweet and savory sauce (tare). Soft and smoky, they are typical street food or izakaya fare.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Harami No Kushiyaki

2 pcs. - Skewers of pork diaphragm and spring onion, slow-cooked in koji and grilled with oyster sauce (Pork, FISH, koji, SOY, GLUTEN, SHELLFISH, sugar, salt, pepper)

Marinated and grilled pork diaphragm skewers. The koji marinade makes the meat particularly tender and rich in umami. Served hot with a flavorful sauce.

€7 ≈ $8.00

AGEMONO

Fried

Kaki Furai

Oyster skewers dipped in egg and breaded with panko, served with tonkatsu sauce (SHELLFISH, SOY, GLUTEN, egg, sunflower seed oil, fruit, pepper, salt, sugar)

Oysters breaded in panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) and fried. They are very crispy outside and soft inside, with an intense sea flavor. Served with tonkatsu sauce, thick and fruity.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Takoyaki

6 pcs. - Batter balls with octopus filling, teriyaki, miso mayonnaise, and katsuobushi (SHELLFISH, GLUTEN, ginger, SOY, mirin, EGGS, sunflower seed oil, rice vinegar, MUSTARD, CRUSTACEANS, FISH)

Famous spherical batter balls filled with pieces of octopus. Cooked in a special griddle and garnished with sauces, mayonnaise, and dried bonito flakes that 'dance' with the heat. Soft and very hot inside.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Karaage

Chicken thigh marinated in sake, sesame oil, and ginger served with lime and mayonnaise (Chicken, SOY, SESAME, GLUTEN, Oil)

Japanese-style fried chicken, marinated before cooking to make it flavorful and juicy. The coating is light and crispy. Typically served with a squeeze of lemon and mayonnaise.

€8 ≈ $9.00

SUSHI

Omakase Sushi Box

Box Sushi Omakase

Uramaki 8pcs. | Hosomaki 6pcs. | Nigiri 4pcs. | Sashimi 12pcs.

A complete chef's selection (Omakase) including various types of sushi and sashimi. Ideal for tasting different preparations and fresh fish in one dish. Perfect for sharing.

€38 ≈ $44.00

Chirashi

Mixed sashimi on koshihikari rice, accompanied by sunomono and seaweed, dressed with yuzu ponzu sauce

A bowl of sushi rice topped with a colorful assortment of raw fish (sashimi) and garnishes. It's like deconstructed sushi in a bowl. Fresh and abundant.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Tataki

100 grams of catch of the day marinated with ponzu sauce, sesame oil, and candied yuzu, seared with a torch and served with chives and ikura (FISH, SOY, SESAME, citrus, chives, salt)

Fish fillet lightly seared on the outside and left raw inside. Sliced and dressed with a citrus sauce. Offers a pleasant contrast of textures and smoky flavors.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Nigiri

2 pcs.

Salmon

Salmone

Rice ball with a slice of raw salmon on top.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Flame-seared Aburi Salmon

Salmone Aburi alla fiamma

Salmon nigiri quickly seared with a torch. The heat slightly melts the fish's fats, making it more flavorful.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Red Tuna Akami

Tonno Rosso Akami

Nigiri with the lean, red part of the tuna. It has a ferrous and clean flavor.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Red Tuna Chutoro

Tonno Rosso Chutoro

Nigiri with medium-fatty tuna. Soft and rich in flavor, it melts in your mouth.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Amberjack

Ricciola

Nigiri of fine white fish. It has a firm texture and a delicate yet buttery flavor.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Scallop

Capasanta

Nigiri with sweet and tender shellfish. Very soft texture and delicate flavor.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Unagi Kabayaki

Nigiri of grilled freshwater eel glazed with sweet sauce. Rich, smoky, and sweet flavor.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Red Shrimp

Gambero Rosso

Nigiri with high-quality raw shrimp. Very sweet and creamy texture.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Avocado

Vegetarian option with a slice of fresh, creamy avocado.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Hosomaki

6 pcs.

Salmon

Salmone

Small rolls of rice and outer nori seaweed, with a single central ingredient (salmon).

€8 ≈ $9.00

Red Tuna Akami

Akami di Tonno Rosso

Thin rolls filled with lean red tuna.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Chutoro Tuna and Spring Onion

Chutoro di Tonno Rosso e Cipollotto

Rolls with medium-fatty tuna and spring onion for a touch of freshness.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Amberjack

Ricciola

Thin rolls with fine white fish.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Red Shrimp

Gambero Rosso

Rolls with sweet raw shrimp.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Avocado

Vegetarian rolls with avocado.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Panko Spring Onion

Cipollotto al Panko

Rolls with breaded and fried spring onion, crispy and flavorful.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Shimeji Mushrooms

Funghi Shimeji

Rolls with delicate-flavored Japanese mushrooms.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Pak Choi

Rolls with Chinese cabbage, crispy and fresh.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Uramaki

8 pcs.

Amberjack

Ricciola

Amberjack, shiso leaves, kewpie mayonnaise, white sesame, and candied yuzu.

Rice roll with inner seaweed (inside-out roll). Contains amberjack and fresh aromas like shiso and yuzu. Delicate and elegant flavor.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Sake

Raw salmon, avocado, flame-seared salmon sashimi, muscovado sugar, and sesame.

Rich roll based on salmon, both raw and flame-seared. The touch of muscovado sugar adds a caramelized note.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Sanko

Panko-crusted salmon, avocado, kewpie mayonnaise, teriyaki sauce, ikura, and white sesame.

Roll with crispy fried salmon and rich sauces. An explosion of taste and textures, garnished with salmon roe.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Tuna

Red tuna, shiso leaves, chives, and sesame.

Classic and clean roll with red tuna, enhanced by the aroma of Japanese shiso leaf.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Umi

Red Tuna, Salmon, Amberjack, and Shiso...

Mixed roll with various types of fine raw fish. Ideal for those who love variety.

Ebiten

Tempura shrimp...

Roll with shrimp fried in tempura. Crispy and flavorful, a much-loved classic.

Sashimi

5 pcs.

Salmon

Salmone

Thin slices of the freshest raw salmon, served without rice. Appreciate the buttery texture and natural flavor of the fish.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Red Tuna

Tonno Rosso

Lean red tuna sashimi. Ruby red color and intense, ferrous flavor.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Amberjack

Ricciola

Sashimi of fine white fish, with a delicate taste and firm texture.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Red Shrimp

Gambero Rosso

Peeled raw red shrimp. Very sweet and with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Scallop

Capasanta

Thinly sliced raw shellfish. Very sweet, soft, and delicate.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Sashimi Box 15pcs.

Box Sashimi 15pz.

A mixed assortment of 15 pieces of raw fish. A great way to taste the day's selection.

€29 ≈ $34.00

MAIN COURSE

Main Course - Ramen and Soba

Umami Ramen

Shio ramen with #wheat noodles, pork soboro, menma, nitamago egg, spring onion, nori seaweed, pak choi. (Chicken broth, pork, katsuobushi, niboshi, kombu seaweed, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, spring onion, onion, carrot, sake, mirin, SOY, salt, EGGS, wheat, sesame)

A warm noodle soup in a savory salt-based broth (Shio). Includes minced pork (soboro), marinated egg, and vegetables. A hearty and comforting one-dish meal.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Umi Ramen

Shio ramen with broth made from gallinella, monkfish, stargazer, John Dory, amberjack, sea bream, and citrus. #Wheat noodles, octopus, scallop, catch of the day, nori seaweed, wakame, and spring onion. (FISH broth, SHELLFISH, CRUSTACEANS, kombu seaweed, ginger, garlic, spring onion, onion, carrot, sake, mirin, SOY, salt, wheat, sesame)

Seafood ramen with a complex broth made from various types of fish and a touch of citrus. Served with seafood and fresh fish. A deep, marine flavor experience.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Kenchin Soba

Traditional Buddhist vegan soup made with taro, lotus, and burdock roots, konjac, daikon, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu stewed in kombu dashi broth and red miso, buckwheat noodles, and spring onion. (SOY, GLUTEN, SESAME, seaweed, mushrooms)

A traditional vegan dish with buckwheat noodles (Soba) in a rich miso and root vegetable broth. Very nutritious, earthy, and healthy, typical of temple cuisine.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Specialties

Other Specialties and Unique Dishes

Chawanmushi

Egg custard, dashi broth, and Shiitake with sweet miso, sesame oil, and chives (egg, dashi broth, shiitake, sweet miso, sesame oil, chives)

A delicate savory flan or pudding made from egg, steamed in dashi broth. It has a silky, wobbly texture, similar to crème caramel but savory and warm.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Salmon Tataki

Tataki di salmone

New Zealand Ora King salmon lightly seared and dressed with Beurre blanc, yuzu, sake, ikura, chives, and coral mizuna (salmon, beurre blanc, yuzu, sake, ikura, chives, coral mizuna)

Finely seared salmon fillet. Served with a rich butter sauce (Beurre blanc) and citrus notes of yuzu. An elegant fusion dish.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Yaki Suzuki

Aquanaria sea bass aged in Kombu seaweed and smoked with Pecan nut, served with grilled Cardoncello mushrooms and its demi-glace (sea bass, kombu seaweed, pecan nut, cardoncello mushrooms, demi-glace)

Sea bass prepared with Japanese aging technique in seaweed to intensify flavor, then smoked. Accompanied by mushrooms and a rich sauce. A complex and refined cooked fish dish.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Kani Shio Ramen

Noodles in Snow Crab dashi broth served with grilled razor clams and scallops, spring onion, and nori seaweed (Snow crab dashi broth, noodles, razor clams, scallops, spring onion, nori seaweed)

Luxury ramen with a flavorful crab (Snow Crab) broth. Enriched with fine grilled seafood. A dish rich in marine flavors.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Soba Tart

Buckwheat, miso, and sesame tartlet with creamy Valrhona dark chocolate, mandarin gel, and osmotized mandarin (buckwheat, miso, sesame, dark chocolate, mandarin)

A modern dessert combining Japanese and Western flavors. The crispy buckwheat base holds a chocolate cream and fresh mandarin notes. Sweet yet balanced.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Beverages

Beverages and Liquors

WATER

ACQUA

Ferrarelle, Natia, Maxima

Bottled mineral water, available still or sparkling.

€1 ≈ $1.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC

ANALCOLICO

CocaCola, CocaZero, Fanta, Tonic, Tea

Classic carbonated drinks or iced tea.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

BEER

BIRRA

Italian Craft Beer with Japanese ingredients and hops

Special beer that combines Italian craft tradition with unique Japanese aromas. Distinctive and refreshing taste.

€5 ≈ $6.00

WINE

VINO

Japanese, Italian, and Foreign Producers

Selection of wines by the glass. Includes local or international options to accompany the meal.

€5 ≈ $6.00

SAKE

The most famous Japanese alcoholic beverage, fermented from rice

Japanese rice wine. It has a complex flavor that can range from dry to sweet, with fruity or earthy notes. Sipped slowly.

€5 ≈ $6.00

SHOCHU

The oldest Japanese distilled spirit made from barley, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or rice

Japanese spirit stronger than sake but lighter than vodka. It has a distinctive aroma depending on the base ingredient (sweet potato, barley, rice). Often served with ice or hot water.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

KOMBUCHA

Non-alcoholic or low-alcohol sparkling beverage obtained from the fermentation of sweetened tea, often with added fruit

Fermented tea-based beverage, slightly fizzy and tart. It's probiotic and refreshing, often fruit-flavored.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

UMESHU

Japanese liqueur obtained from macerating ume (plum) in alcohol (shochu or sake)

Sweet Japanese plum liqueur. It has an intense, syrupy fruity taste. Excellent as a digestif or on the rocks.

€5 ≈ $6.00

GIN TONIC

Selection of Japanese Gins served with tonic and yuzu

Classic cocktail revisited with Japanese botanical gins (like Roku). Served with tonic water and a citrus note of yuzu.