For the thrifty tourists who fancy picturesque spots for taking perfect photos, as well as, savory food; the Umami definitely adds up to the list. The price range is 299 Bangladeshi Taka. Patafaazi can have three different types of platters, which can have 12-5 items. Nevertheless, their Faluda that costs 190 Taka simply makes the show, since they are the most captivating delights you will ever crave so frequently, hand in hand with their Kulfi which you can get at 130 Taka.
Umami is the new kid on the block located near Bhoot Er Adda Restaurant in Khilgaon and is a place where you not only get to enjoy great food but also great ambience and mesmerising culinary delights. Each platter displaying the artistic mastery of the chef is ensuring that each diner gets his or her palate fully satiated.
The student platters make up their main offerings and they are simply an outright steal based on the amazing combinations. Student Platter 01, which costs 299 Taka, offers delicious meals made from Fried Rice, Tandoori Chicken (apparently, you cannot resist it), and Mixed Vegetables and receives the highest ratings for taste — 10/10. Likewise, student platter 02, the meal that costs 299 taka, gives you a delightful experience that comes with the made-up chaat served with chaat masala and tangy chatpata with samosas, which tastes great and has an impressive taste rate of 8/10. Finally, dish set 03 costing 299 Taka, having Fried Rice, Fried Chicken, Spring Rolls and Mixed Vegetable is just enough to make your jaws water and will surely leave you with a satisfaction of 8/10.
However, the desserts at Umami is well known to uplift the dining experience to a new level. The Faluda at 190 Taka is a perfect sensory delight, scoring a perfect 10/10 and synonymous to perfection for its impeccable taste and refreshing flavors. Unfortunately, the halwa, priced at 130 Taka, won’t work for the lower budgets, and the sum of the ingredients’ taste is 9/10, so it is a must-try for those loving sweets.
In summary, Umami is the brightest of the beacons food industry, as it offers the guests not only tasty food but the all around memorable dining experience that satisfies not only the body but also the soul. The Umami, no doubt, has obtained a raving reputation among low-brow diners interested in the best meal at the cheapest price or photo enthusiasts with a good eye for the best backdrop for an Instagram post, Dhaka's Khilgaon neighborhood is definitely the place to go.
