Serves meat, vegan options available. A modern and chic dining restaurant specialising in Pan-Asian cuisine. Has large menu consisting of many clearly labelled vegan dishes marked (ve) or vegan alternatives offered (vea). Options include fried tofu, sushi, lotus root, spicy mala tofu, aubergine and tofu rice bowls. NOTE: Reported to have served non-vegan items in error. Open Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00.
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HF3 Grey's Quarter Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, NE1 7AP
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Added by deadpledge on 11 Dec 2018
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15 Reviews
First Review by deadpledge
MellyFratelli
Points +497
Pan-Asian! And lots of it! - Edit
The thing about any pan-Asian food is that I never know how much is enough or how much is too much. Umai Mi has plenty of vegan options on the menu and they're all clearly labelled. I went for spicy miso soup, salt and pepper tofu and the vegy sushi set. The tofu was fine on its own but I asked for extra sweet chilli for dipping and I feel like that elevated the whole thing (my sister agreed - she had a bit and it was her first ever tofu). The bowl of soup was bigger than I expected and generally, I ate too much but I regret nothing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-21
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RobertGoulding
Points +71
Excellent choices and food - Edit
Lots of options in the vegan/veggie menu, beautiful tasty food.
Read morePros: The food, Lots of options, Staff
Cons: Options can be made vegan so be careful
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SophieTravers
Points +38
Wide range of options on vegetarian menu - Edit
There was a whole vegetarian menu with most options either vegan or vegan optional. I had the spicy miso broth with ramen noodles and mushrooms and tofu puffs which was super tasty. Would definitely go again and try something different.
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ltoloxa
Points +115
Delicious sushi rolls - Edit
I got the veg sushi plate and edamame. It was very filling and delicious #Veganuary
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HelenSewell
Points +376
Good offering - Edit
Separate vegan menu with plenty of options. Always cautious with what i order and make sure it’s not one of the dishes that can be made vegan just in case. Have had ramen with an egg on before.
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crashingwaves
Points +142
Be careful and ask questions - Edit
On two separate occasions a main dish ordered from the vegan menu came with animal products. The first time a noodle dish arrived with an egg on top. Took a long while to remake. We gave it another try and this time the dish served was with chicken rather than tofu. We sent it back and the dish arrived wrong again, sent back again. We were also told the miso soup is no longer suitable for vegetarians or vegans, but this has not been marked on any of the menus. Beware and ask questions if you go to eat here.
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Maddie.H
Points +57
Vegan menu available! - Edit
Really recommend this place there is a great range of vegan options on their vegan menu as well ones that can be made vegan! Food was really delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-07
Pros: Lots of vegan options
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AbiM
Points +4080
Avoid - Edit
They served us some carnivore’s food and we spat it out when we realised, they half apologised, we walked out. The most shocking thing for my partner in his whole 13 years of veganism. Gross. Wanted to give 0 stars but unable
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Tofuli
Points +413
Delicious vegan Bao buns! - Edit
I loooove Bao buns and they are so difficult to find vegan! I had the crispy tofu buns which also came with a side of fries and they were so good! Haven't tried anything else from the menu so can't speak for the other options but there is lots of vegan choice. Would have liked a vegan milk bubble tea choice though.. can be made with soya milk most places!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious Bao buns
Cons: Quite expensive, cost a lot for delivery, No vegan sweets (vegan bubble tea please!)
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JamesW76
Points +1354
lots of choice, limited flavours - Edit
Great selection with veggie and vegan menus, including on the set lunch menu. My partner’s ramen soup was however lacking in flavour. Otherwise good.
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Vegan_Elf
Points +1051
Food was good but service was poor. - Edit
I came here with some friends for lunch, we ordered our food & not all of our food orders turned up, I ordered a second drink of pop & that did not arrive either. Otherwise the food was good & the staff were nice. X x
Read morePros: Vegan options, Nice staff
Cons: Not all of our food orders arrived to our table.
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scottrobertson
Points +140
Really good food, and lots of clearly labeled options - Edit
Very good food, with lots of clearly labeled vegan options. I also really like that they label things as "VEA" that can be made vegan with some changes.
Read moreThe tofu bao buns were especially good. It's rare to get really soft vegan bao buns that are not dry, but these were perfect.
Pros: Lots of labeled vegan options, Very nice bao buns, Friendly staff
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fionacarr
Points +56
Lovely food - Edit
Fabulous options for both vegans and vegetarians. Staff were very approachable and helpful.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere and delicious food
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KateEmmett
Points +3794
Tasty! - Edit
Umai Mi do a three course lunch for £15. I had the fried tofu in teriyaki sauce, it was so delicious I almost wished I’d ordered the same for main and dessert. Good with substitutions too - boiled egg on the ramen was subbed with mushrooms, ice cream with the apple gyoza was subbed with yuzu sorbet.
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deadpledge
Points +12203
Delicious Taste - Edit
Umai Mi is certainly an apt name for this restaurant, as the food tastes delicious. I've visited three times since I added it to happy cow and I have been able to sample a lot of the menu, all of which is clearly labelled with plenty of vegan options. Amongst my favourites would have to be the fried tofu with a truly divine teriyaki glaze, the spicy mala lotus root slices and the tofu katsu udon noodles in curry soup, which has such a great depth of flavour. I've also eaten the veg gyozas ramen noodles and tofu udon noodles in spicy mala, which again were so flavoursome. Portion sizes are big and staff are very friendly and attentive. Expect to pay £5-£7 for starters and £10-£14 for mains.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Portion sizes , Staff
Cons: Serves meat
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