Restaurante Japonés Umai

Restaurante Japonés Umai is a Japanese restaurant located in the Levante area of Benidorm, offering a more focused and refined alternative to the typical international dining options in the city.

Positioned on one of the main avenues, it combines accessibility with a slightly more intentional dining experience, especially compared to casual, fast-paced spots nearby.

This is the kind of place that feels more structured around the food itself. While Benidorm has a wide mix of cuisines, restaurants like Umai stand out because they move away from “tourist variety” and lean into a more specific culinary identity.

WHY IT STANDS OUT

✔ Japanese cuisine in a central Levante location
✔ More structured lunch and dinner service
✔ Focused, cuisine-driven concept
✔ Good alternative to generic international menus
✔ Suitable for quieter, sit-down meals

WHAT TO EXPECT

Umai follows a traditional Japanese restaurant approach, with a menu centered around recognizable dishes prepared with a more careful and deliberate style. The split schedule (lunch and dinner) already sets a different tone, encouraging a more organized dining experience rather than constant, all-day flow.

You can expect:

• sushi and sashimi options

• hot Japanese dishes

• a more measured pace of service

• a calmer atmosphere compared to nearby casual spots

It works particularly well for:

• lunch or dinner plans rather than spontaneous stops

• couples or small groups

• people looking for something lighter but still structured

• a break from heavier or more repetitive menus in the area

The experience leans toward simple but focused dining, where the main value comes from consistency and clarity rather than variety or volume.

GOOD TO KNOW

→ Price level: medium
→ Located in Levante area
→ Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
→ Split service (lunch + dinner)
→ More suitable for planned visits
→ Card accepted (in most cases)

OPENING HOURS

→ Monday: Closed
→ Tuesday: Closed
→ Wednesday: 13:00 – 15:30 / 20:00 – 22:30
→ Thursday: 13:00 – 15:30 / 20:00 – 22:30
→ Friday: 13:00 – 15:30 / 20:00 – 22:30
→ Saturday: 13:00 – 15:30 / 20:00 – 22:30
→ Sunday: 13:00 – 15:30 / 20:00 – 22:30

Address: Av. del Mediterráneo, 13, Benidorm
Phone: +34 628 926 580
Website: https://restaurantejaponesumai.com/es