Umami Burger is Coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 09:23PM Today we sadly learned that another local deli in Thousand Oaks closed its doors.
But the good news is that a brand new restaurant is coming soon to The Lakes!!! Something completely different!
Update 3/23/12: No update on timing of Umami opening at The Lakes. Stay tuned though...
Umami Burger is coming to The Lakes! Umami (I think it is pronounced "Eww Mommy") according to their website "is a Japanese word describing the pleasant and savory taste imparted by glutamate, a type of amino acid, and ribonucleotides that occur naturally in foods. Umami as a taste is subtle but it blends with other tastes well to expand your experience while eating."
While eating glutamate and ribonucleotides doesn't sound particularly appetizing, this Umami Burger has received rave reviews, including this December 2010 "Burger of the Year" article in GQ Magazine. In that article, the author notes the savory umami sauce is the "fifth taste," after the basics of sweet, sour, bitter and salty.
Obviously I have not eaten a Umami Burger but I'm looking forward to trying one! Currently Umami Burger has locations in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, La Brea, Los Feliz, Studio City and San Francisco. Welcome to Ventura County, Umami Burger!
Check out the menu and you will find some interesting items, including a dozen or so Japanese inspired burgers, side dishes and draft beer. I see a truffle burger with truffle cheese and truffle glaze. OK my mouth is watering now. I also see turkey, ahi tuna and veggie burger options on the menu for those not inclined to eat red meat. Check out the Studio City menu here.
Giada De Laurentiis, of Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, likes Umami Burger in Hollywood for their unique burger combinations. Heck, I'll eat anything Giada tells me to eat!!
No information on opening date at this time. Read more about Umami Burger at www.umamiburger.com.
Reader Comments (6)
This is the best resturante that the lakes will have, let alone the entire area of Westlake and thousand oaks!! the burgers are the best sling with the sides. The decor will also be a beautiful sight! Finally some great food will be here locally "that is not fine dinning."
As someone who has had Umami Burgers as well as others touted as top-rated burgers in LA (Ford Filling Station, Father's Office), this by far is my favorite. To me, it's not about big, sloppy burgers, but how *beefy* a burger tastes, and Umami is the *beefiest*. It's all the 'umami' that makes it so unforgettably delicious.
Umami Burger is AMAZING!!! I drive to santa monica or Hollywood to eat this juicy burger!!!! People will looovveeeee it!!!
I travel to Hollywood on a regular basis....................love em !
When is Umami coming into The Lakes in Thousand Oaks California???????
No word yet on timing of Umami opening, Susie. My guess is towards summer but The Lakes does not know for sure at this point. Stay tuned...