Yumi at Taj Samudra: Combining exquisite Japanese cuisine with perfect relaxation

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Combining exquisite Japanese cuisine with the ambiance of perfect relaxation, Colombo’s chic restaurant cum bar Yumi, the Japanese restaurant and bar, is the best to be at the Taj Samudra.

Yumi’s Chef Sudesh and Chinthaka add their own special twist to international favourites like sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, nigiri and maki under the guidance of Taj Samudra Colombo’s Executive Chef Dhaithya Krawage.

Prepared using the highest grade ingredients specially flown in from around the world to ensure authenticity and exceptionality, every dish promises to be a gastronomical delight. The menu also includes molecular and edible cocktails which are prepared on request and are accompanied by flared cocktails and beverages that combine well with the palate.

Yumi introduces a special sushi platter called Nigiri Matsu Platter which includes of tuna, salmon, modha, sashimi and pieces of nigiri during lunch and dinner. Every creation on this menu is a delectable work of art exhibiting the finest creative skill and craftsmanship by renowned chefs.

Open for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Yumi seats 80 people in the restaurant and 12 on the exclusive outdoor dining area facing the pool. For those who wish to wind down after a busy day at work the “Golden Hour” kicks off at 6 p.m. with half price offers on selected drinks every day. The specials also include cocktail pitchers like fruit sangrias on Wednesday, pina coladas on Thursday, mojitos on Friday and margaritas on Saturday, setting the stage for an exceptional evening.

Dubbed a sanctuary away from the bustling city life, Yumi incorporates plush seating, mood lighting, intimate spaces, a warm and welcoming aura, and vibrant lounge music every day of the week. Yumi invite guests to bask in its vibrant music lounge and sip on its finest selection of Japanese sake and sit back, relax and begin a remarkable journey to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Taj Samudra, Colombo is strategically located in Colombo’s business hub and is just a short stroll away from the vibrant city centre and 34 kilometres from the airport with a drive time of 30 minutes. Offering 300 rooms including the new Taj Club rooms and suites with 11 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel faces the historic Galle Face Green and offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.