Summary: The Urban Umami Christmas Menu, presented by African Rain Collection, brings a festive spread of starters, mains, sides and desserts to the table. The menu features a live sushi bar, artisanal breads and pâtés, cheese and charcuterie, roast gammon, rosemary leg of lamb, grilled salmon and traditional Christmas mince pies, alongside Asian-inspired dishes and vegetarian-friendly options. The venue, date, price and booking details have not been provided.
Christmas lunch at Urban Umami is getting a festive upgrade this year, with a Christmas Buffet Lunch on Friday, 25 December 2026, from 12:00 to 15:30.
Guests can look forward to the restaurant’s generous festive menu, complete with a welcome drink and Christmas crackers to get everyone into the holiday spirit.
The buffet costs R750 per adult and R375 per child under 12, making it an occasion for families and friends to gather around the table, enjoy a leisurely lunch and leave a little room for dessert.
- The spread begins with a selection of homemade artisan breads and pâtés, an artisanal cheese and charcuterie selection, and a live sushi bar serving tuna California rolls, salmon roses, vegetable fashion sandwiches and avo maki. Guests can also tuck into seared beef tataki with ponzu dressing, radish and microgreens, Thai green papaya salad with daikon, lime, chilli and fresh herbs, and black bean and edamame salad with pickled grapefruit.
- For those who enjoy building their own plate, a craft-your-own poke bowl station adds another interactive option to the starter selection.
- The mains bring together traditional roast favourites and dishes with an international touch. Cherry-glazed roast gammon and rosemary leg of lamb sit alongside grilled salmon fillets in a creamy red coconut sauce. Chicken lovers can look forward to smoked tofu-stuffed chicken supreme with citrus-yuzu demi-glace, while the vegetarian-friendly vegetable pad Thai combines wok-tossed rice noodles with tamarind glaze, tofu, spring onion and toasted peanuts.
- The side dishes offer plenty to complement the mains, including traditional baby potatoes with fresh herbs, miso-roasted sweet potatoes, fragrant jasmine rice, coconut-creamed spinach with crispy onions, and sesame-toasted broccolini, green beans and crispy mangetout.
- And then comes the part of Christmas lunch that deserves its own moment: dessert. The selection includes apple crumble with vanilla bean custard, traditional Christmas mince pies, traditional trifle, gluten-free red velvet brownies, lemongrass and strawberry panna cotta, and yuzu-infused milk tart, alongside a selection of mini desserts.
With its mix of Christmas classics, fresh seafood, Asian-inspired dishes and festive desserts, Urban Umami’s Christmas Menu offers something for guests who like a little variety on their festive plate. From the live sushi bar and roast gammon to traditional trifle and yuzu-infused milk tart, it brings familiar holiday flavours together with a few unexpected twists. The hardest part may just be deciding what to try first, and leaving enough room for one more dessert.
⇒ 3 Energy Lane, Bridgeways Precinct, Century City
- 021 202 9133
- book@umamirestaurant.co.za
Quick details
- Venue: Urban Umami
- Collection: African Rain Collection
- Occasion: Christmas dining
- Menu highlights: Live sushi bar, artisan breads and pâtés, cheese and charcuterie, roast gammon, roast lamb, grilled salmon, vegetable pad Thai and festive desserts.
- Vegetarian options: Available, including vegetable pad Thai and salads marked as suitable for vegetarians.
- Gluten-free options: Gluten-free red velvet brownies are included. The menu also identifies items made with gluten-free flour.
FAQs
What is included in the Urban Umami Christmas Menu?
The menu includes starters, a live sushi bar, a craft-your-own poke bowl station, several meat and fish mains, vegetarian-friendly dishes, sides and a selection of festive desserts.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. Options include vegetable pad Thai, green papaya salad and black bean and edamame salad, with vegetarian-suitable items marked on the menu.
Are there gluten-free desserts?
Yes. Gluten-free red velvet brownies are listed among the desserts.
How much does the Urban Umami Christmas Menu cost?
The price has not been provided.
